La Terrazza in Croydon

Wonderful typical Italian food and great service.

Lovely food and SO family friendly, my daughter was so well catered to here. Would definitely come back. Updated -- More than three years later and it's still my daughter's favourite, and now there's another little one and my son loves it too! Yummy food, relaxed, friendly atmosphere and the best service you'll ever receive!

Lovely family style authentic Italian restaurant. Food was spectacular, every dish was amazing which is not easy to find. Service was fabulous, Barbara and Luiz were so lovely to us and our 15 month old daughter LOVED them. Already booked our next meal here and can’t wait to keep coming back

I booked a table here with my parents for my birthday, we hadn't been here before but the reviews looked great. We had the best meal and the service was excellent, we were made to feel very welcome. If you're looking for good Italian food, this I'd about as authentic as it gets.

Had a great meal & very nice restaurant, service, does a lot of homemade dishes & specials, highly recommend 👌

My friend wanted to try this place and wow! Will certainly be back! The pizza has to be one of the best I've ever had- the base was perfectly cooked and the tomato sauce full of flavour. The restaurant is decked out beautifully and the owners were very attentive and friendly.

First time dining here and will definitely be back. Recommend.

The food was amazing, quiet but the atmosphere was great !!! Babara made our experience from 4* to five star, the recomendations were great(especially the chefs special 😻😻) !!! couldn’t recommend enough, especially if you get babara as a waitress

Food was amazing. We enjoyed everything very much. Only thing that could make it better is one more waitress. The staff was lovely, and the service we recieved was great, but they were clearly very busy and working hard to keep up.

Family friendly atmosphere..Lovely traditional Italian restaurant

Consistently fantastic, tasty pizza every time i order takeout or dine in. And such fabulous, personal service from everyone who works there. Will constantly be returning! Thank you!

Consistently fantastic, tasty pizza every time i order takeout or dine in. And such fabulous, personal service from everyone who works there. Will constantly be returning! Thank you!

We've been customers for years. We no longer live nearby but it is still worth the drive. The dishes/recipes are genuine Italian (I can tell as I am Italian). My Italian parents said the best pizza they ever had! But it's not just the pizzas; pastas and meat dishes are also mouthwatering and tasty. Luiz is a great chef and clearly knows his way around the kitchen (he lived in Italy). Barbara and Paolo are friendly and professional front of house members and certainly an addition to the atmosphere (good Italian music is also played). I have often enjoyed the seafood pasta, any pizza, and the marvellous steak in tomato sauce. Keep it up guys!

We went for my son’s 9th birthday and everything was great. My son loved the food and he is a fussy eater! He ate the tomato pasta with garlic bread. Six people came including three adults and three children. Two children ate adult meals and all rated 5*s. I loved the atmosphere and the chef and waitress were amazing and attentive. I ate the seafood spaghetti and I enjoyed it i would say 4 out of 5. The pizza looked amazing and the calamari are definitely the two that stood out and we all took a liking to. My seat did need a shake to remove a little mess and the table had minor crumbs. Otherwise the table was ready when we arrived as I called ahead. All was put right quickly and we all very much enjoyed the meal.

such a fab little restaurant - great food, great vibe - the chef remembered us after one visit too! ❤️

It was an absolutely lovely surprise Sunday lunch meal. Chef greeting tables, checking on food, really lovely, familly orientated business... my son said 5x that pizza was the best he ever tried.... real taste of itali in croydooooʻn. And now, after 7h... reheated food still tast amazing. Highly recommend!!!!!!!!!

Lovely local find. Fresh food, wonderful atmosphere, and amazing hosts.

Fantastic food and very friendly staff!

Great place for a family party 🥳 Had my Dad's 90th birthday celebration here, they made a great birthday cake 🎂

First time at La Terrazza and it was an excellent experience. The restaurant and the food is 100% authentic, the same as if you are in Italy, and cooked to perfection. Everyone from the waiting staff to the chef are friendly, engaging and attentive. A very varied menu, we tried pastas, lasagne and a pizza and everything was fantastic. We had a range of ages-from my parents to my son all dining and everyone said they thoroughly the food and the atmosphere of this restaurant. Highly recommended!

This place is so pleasant and we keep visiting it for an incredible pasta and not only. The food is delicious, the atmosphere warm, inviting and the place has a soul, you want to come again and again. Thank you

Particularly recommend the daily specials - delicious !!

I have been looking for the best local italian place for a long while… i have never been the impressed!! We ordered the penne arrabiatta and italian pizza and It was AMAZING!!! This place will be seeing me again and again!! Thank you for your amazing service, appreciate it 🇮🇹😍

Great service Great food We finally have found real Italian place )) Thank you so much to all the staff and chef for this experience

Francesco is the best waiter in the best Italian restaurant in Italy. We had a birthday celebration here and they treated us very well with high quality food. Thank you so much , we cannot wait to come back!!

Amazing food, very good service. Proper home made italian food cooked fresh by an italian chef, the waiter is italian aswel and she is very good recomending the food and drinks.

Great Italian. Very friendly family run. Definitely coming back

We had a lovely meal here, the staff couldn’t be friendlier, the atmosphere was charming and the food was authentic and delicious. We stubbled across this place by chance but can’t wait to come back!

At last we visited here for dinner and we are delighted we did. Great food, service and atmosphere. We had a few items off the specials board which. We are definitely going to book again and try a pizza or two.

There is nothing to dislike about La Terrazza. Fantastic food in a small unpretentious restaurant, with service that is second to none. We had an informal family birthday celebration there and the owner (Luiz) went out of his way to ensure we all had a brilliant time. Fabulous menu, at affordable prices, with a great wine list.

Great place for some authentic food. Friendly staff and beautiful restaurant

Food was so delicious very warm welcome

First time there and it didn't disappoint. Food was fresh and there was a good range of dishes to choose from. Staff v friendly with the chef coming round the tables a few times. Will definitely return!

Lovely small Italian restaurant. Food was lovely and freshly cooked . Highly recommended! Thank you very much for such a lovely evening !

Lovely restaurant, very good atmosphere and food

My friend and I came here for dinner, it was our first time despite being round the corner to her. We were not disappointed, the food was really very good and the price was excellent. The chef kept coming out to check everything was ok and he was so funny and cute! We loved it I would highly recommend. I had the seafood pasta for my main and my friend even commented that it’s the first time she’s ever seen me finish my plate! Nothing more to say :)

Delicious food with a good kids menu for little ones. The staff were lovely and service was amazing. The chef came out a few times to chat to us and joke around with our children which is unusual to find in restaurants these days and added to our wonderful experience. My husband enjoyed his lamb. I am vegan and they did not have vegan cheese, so I had a pizza without cheese, which would normally be rather dry and tasteless but it was fantastic. Price wise it was on the high end for a family of 4, so I would reserve for special occasions.

Wonderful service and food! Lovely family atmosphere 10/10

I came to La terrazza for the first time with my friends, i was served by Barbara, she was lovely and the service was 10/10. I had the lamb shank special and it was absolutely delightful and tender. The chef Luiz came to check if everything was okay, which made us feel very welcome! i will definitely be revisiting, thank you for the lovely evening!

Nice atmosphere and good service. We had pizas and carbonara dish. Pizas were ok, not the best ones in London, crust wasn't my favorite. Carbonara was tasty, could be a little bigger portion for the price. Overall good. We would come back for cozy and friendly atmosphere and pasta dishes.

Love the food! Calamari is my favourite. Not too thick and light dusted coating! Recommend here. Chef is lovely and remembers your face from previous visits. Warm and cosy place!

The staff are always friendly and welcoming and the food is always amazing

Really great food and service :)

Amazing experience! Home made Italian food, reasonable price, quality of services , sweets staff, nice wine , clean place ! Super recommend!! Congratulations chef Luiz !

Amazing food and amazing service. Wonderful experience

3rd time eating here, food and service always fantastic - best Italian restaurant in the area for me.

Great food and friendly staff! We loved the affogato! :)

Luis and the team are always absolutely fantastic. Both a pleasure and a joy to visit. One of, if not the best Italian restaurants in the area!!

The best and only Italian place I love going to

Food and service is always impeccable. A regular restaurant I visit. Cosy and welcoming. Couldn’t recommend a better Italian.

Always go local.... Best carbonara outside Italy

Found a little gem tonight food and staff amazing will definitely be back

Small family run Italian restaurant. We really enjoyed the food and friendly service.

Great food and lovely place we will definitely be back again soon!

Incredible atmosphere, the chef is truly so personable and friendly. He comes around and personally checks on you and your food. As an Italian it made me feel like I was sitting in my nonnas kitchen. Waitresses and Host were so lovely and attentive. Visited 27/10/23.

Wonderful food, amazing stuff, hilarious chef!

The food here is AMAZING!!! I went on the 27/10/2023 and honestly everything about this place is great. The chef is the sweetest, the waitresses are great and the food tasted like it came from heaven

Lovely authentic feel woth friendly staff and a lovely chef whom walked about throughout the evening. Thank you for a lovely evening.

This restaurant deserves its plaudits. The chef comes out to personally ensure the customers are happy with their choice of meals. The other staff are friendly and genuine Italian, as are the dishes. We were served quickly and the food was piping hot. Children were also accepted happily, and parties of all sizes, catered for. Would definitely recommend.

A lovely warm atmosphere and amazing food, service is great, will definitely be returning!

Eccezionale, the food the staff and the place, very relaxed atmosphere 🤙🤙

Have driven passed a few times and said wonder what that’s like. Came for the first time, highly recommend, amazing food and will be back. A true taste of Italy and great service included.

Lovely food, staff and ambiance. The pizzas were great!

My wife and I really enjoy eating out. We find a really good restaurant and it is added to our list of places to go. We visited this restaurant yesterday and it is now at the top of the list. From the moment we entered the staff we so welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. The Chef/Owner came to welcome us and we were treated like old friends from the start. The food was excellent, and I am fussy. I can highly recommend the lasagne....absolutely lovely! We will most certainly be using this venue moving forward. Thanks to all of the staff for a really memorable experience.

Made our regular weekly visit to La Terrazza tonight - food great as always but learnt that our good friend Paelo has left 🤔 There was a bit of a delay on the food but the restaurant was busy even at 6:30pm Let’s hope that things don’t change too much 🤔

Lovely little restaurant, delicious food & friendly staff.

Been here numerous times and every time has been perfection. Amazing food, amazing service and a great atmosphere.

We have been coming to La Terrazza for several months now and from the first day we have made feel extremely welcomed and had a wonderful dining experience. The staff is extremely attentive, friendly and courteous. The chef, Luiz, makes a point of welcoming and thanking all guests. Food is excellent, with great ingredients and an ever changing specials menu to keep every visit new and fresh. I couldn't recommend La Terrazza more. Make a point of visiting!

Great food and staff! Delicious food!

I love this place, food is amazing. Highly recommend. Cozy restaurant and really good food.

Food was great, service was great and the chef made it so much more personable, a great experience and a great meal. We will be back again, thank you for your hospitality!!

Great experience coming here, really enjoyed the quality of service the look and feel of the restaurant and the food was delightful. Will definitely be returning here very soon as I love pasta and the prices are great

Regulars down at La Terrazza. Luiz, Paolo, Isabella, Barbara never fail to impress us. Love the experience we get! Grazie 🇮🇹

Good place with amazing atmosphere and friendly staff

The food is delicious, there are specials every day. The Tiramisu is the best I have tasted ❤️ There is an open kitchen and you can see the chefs at work. The waiting staff are attentive and delightful 😊 A special place 😍

I love the food and l love this wonderful place the pizza is awesome

Our favourite local restaurant, service is always welcoming and friendly. Great food.

My family are regular customers at La Terrazza. It is - by far - our favourite restaurant in the area. We had dinner here this evening. The food was, as always, delicious and prepared to a very high standard. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere was, as ever, cozy and relaxed. We are already looking forward to our next visit!

Lovely food lovely service would recommend enjoy my evening meal 👍

Authentic Italian food, lovely atmosphere, very friendly chef and staff.

Amazing service Chef made us a mushroom arancini from scratch which wasn’t on the menu and was absolutely delicious. Starters, Mains, Desserts did not disappoint. We would highly recommend this Italian Gem.

Amazing food and great service!

Love this authentic neighbourhood Italian. Great food, service and atmosphere. The best pizzas for miles around. Some really tasty pasta dishes. And my favourite Sardinian lager.

A real gem. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Apparently the best pizza dough ever (according to my daughter).

The food is always delicious, the staff always friendly and the atmosphere welcoming

Family meal, 9 ppl Sunday lunch, great service and lovely food, very tasty, well recommend.

I'm surprised with the quality of food and service, very cosy place with very nice Italian music on the background . Best choice I ever made to celebrate my partner's, birthday thanks guys for the outstanding service. Arrivedeti 🤙

Fabulous, fresh-tasting food, with welcoming staff and a lovely atmosphere.

Decided to take myself on a date last night. This little gem is within walking distance of my house. Before lockdown it was more of a pizza takeout/delivery joint. Now it has blossomed into a little slice of Italy right on my doorstep. Lovely rustic and cosy ambience with red and white checked tablecloths, whitewashed walls, and simple wooden tables and chairs. The menu is extensive with plenty of choices of pizza and pasta. I elected to have the Quattro Stagione pizza, which was delicious. When my meal was brought out, the server apologised for the delay. I hadn’t even noticed there was a delay as I was simply enjoying sitting sipping my wine and enjoying the lovely Italian music being piped softly through the restaurant. The hosts were warm and welcoming and the chef kept coming out of the kitchen to check on me. They even gave me a complimentary glass of wine to compensate for the delay that I hadn’t even noticed. Left with my spirits lifted. First-rate experience; I shall be back.

My family and I had a really lovely meal for my birthday: great food, friendly staff and excellent service. They taught my niece how to make ice cream and let her bring out my birthday cake, which she loved! Would highly recommend :)

Easy 5 stars had an amazing meal with my family, waiters were really attentive, the chef came out to talk to us and check we were enjoying our food. Could not fault it, also amazing limoncello cocktail.

Kind and personal attention from staff and chef/patron makes you feel welcome and puts you at ease. The food is great, and fairly priced. The standards are well done, there are interesting specials, and for the first time ever I tasted arancini that was actually delicious. (Ah, I get it now! Never saw the point of it before...) Good quality wines, not aggressively priced. Very recommended!

Best Italian restaurant outside of Italy. Great food and very friendly service.

We were a family group of seven, including 2 small children, and we had a lovely time. The food was excellent, the staff are just lovely , so friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble which made it a really fun family lunch. We will back again very soon

Excellent food (well above average), quality wine and friendly service. Nothing not to like. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The staff is so friendly. The chef came to my table making us feel special.

Always a great experience highly recommended 😊

This is a little gem, the staff are extremely friendly and attentive and you can expect a very warm welcome, they are especially welcoming to children and the chef goes out of his way to make the kids feel special. The food is first class, fresh and beautifully presented, his was our third visit but are determined to work our way through the entire menu.

O restaurante é muito aconchegante, ambiente acolhedor, com uma música agradável tocando. A comida é muito boa, entrada, prato principal e sobremesa deliciosos! Pedimos como prato principal uma carbonara que estava maravilhosa e pizza de presunto parma com burrata, de sobremesa tiramisu, todos estavam incríveis! O chef também muito simpático e acolhedor, ele fala português, italiano e inglês! Adoramos conhecer o local!

Small friendly Italian with lovely staff and the food was excellent! Great extensive menu. Will return for sure. 10/10