Next Door in Southwark

Had one of the best seafood meals I’ve ever had. The scallops in particular stood out as sublime. Delicious cold champagne by the glass set off our attractive plate of oysters very well. Risotto was excellent. Service was very prompt even though the place was packed. My only criticism would be that they never seem to offer a chocolate dessert!

We were in the area for one night and our hosts recommended we tried this restaurant. It was amazing! You start with a selection of small plates, we tried the raw seabass, the salmon and the sardines and they were all very good. The main course, a big roasted John Dory was equally great. Nice service, and beautiful atmosphere. Will be back!

4 of us had starter nibbles and fab fishy spreads in pots followed by most of the small plate menu and the local whole fish of the day, which in our case was a brill. It was Brill indeed, all the food was delicious, especially the sea bass sashimi, cuttlefish & muscle stew and the roasted cauli with dukkah and chilli. The whole fish on the bone is the main event for me (nicely filleted at table by the pro waiter) but the small plates could happily stand up on their own if you didn't fancy the fish main course. WIth a decent bottle and a half of white plus coffees, the bill came to under £55 a head including service. Good value for what we had in my eyes. We will return.

We visited for the first time this weekend and loved it! We shared the scallops and prawns to start, then chose the sea bass to share with roast potatoes and green beans. We finished with a cheeseboard from the cheesemonger next door. The food was delicious, the service was great and we will be back.

We’ve been trying to go to this place for months. We finally managed to secure a reservation. It was worth the wait. This place is wonderful. My wife, who loves fish, described the meal as the best she’d ever had in the UK. Both the sea bass and lemon tart were particularly good but in fact everything was of a very high standard. There is also a wide selection of wines. Service was good too. Highly recommended. Reservations necessary.

This is a fantastic restaurant on Lordship Lane, next door to the fishmongers. What quality. Difficult to single out any one dish but the prawns and oysters were great and the latter in particular very fresh. Two of us also shared a turbot that was moist and tasty and filleted for us. A good wine list with some suggestions that were reasonably priced. Only two serving staff but although fairly busy they were attentive and we didn’t wait particularly long for anything. Also very pleasant and friendly. A real treat. We shall come again.

I’ve been to Moxon’s fishmonger many times but never tried the restaurant. Food was great, creative dishes and everything worked well. Between 2 people we had 6 small plates and we were very full. Favourite was seabass sashimi with apple. Restaurant was packed on a Thursday evening so the atmosphere was great. Another similar restaurant is prawn on the lawn in Islington which is also a fishmonger and this was as good and bit better value. 6 dishes, caraf of wine and tip came to £87. Definately no need to trek to North London anymore!

I ate here about a year ago and thought the food was disappointing. So I was a little worried about this visit, but I didn’t need to be! The food has vastly improved. I had the sharing plates with two friends. We had three delicious oysters each, and then a further six small shared plates plus 1 serving of chips, which was about right. The black squid ink risotto, scallops, and sea bream sashimi, were all outstanding. The chips are also pretty amazing - ask for their Mayo, it is lemony and very good! The restaurant is a really pleasant, comfortable environment and good if you want to be able to talk without shouting over loud music or being blinded by insensitive lighting. The only criticism I have is that they were very, very slow to come and take a drinks order, and even after we had ordered a bottle of Prosecco, I think it was about 10 minutes before we actually got a glass. We were probably there for 25 minutes before we got to drink anything. That is just too slow. Otherwise, all good and I would return.

Delightful Fish Friday lunch - top notch... In the heart of East Dulwich's Lordship Lane's offerings and right 'next door' (geddit) to the fishmongers it's twinned with is this charming fish eatery. A simple menu is starters, small pates to mix and match, large fish dishes to share, sides and desserts. All presented pretty much on one side of A4 and a specials blackboard... and yet you're still spoilt for choice Mackerel, haddock, prawns, cod burgers, pate, scallops and more; we snuck a peak at whatever was showing up on the other tables. It's a small place, but we managed a walk-in for Friday lunch at 1pm. Staff were lovely - attentive, helpful, but not in your face. We ended up with the daily special of battered cod fish, chips and mushy peas. With fish roe tartare sauce. Ooooh it hit the spot - batter was golden and crunchy, cod 'meaty', chips cool and the mushy peas yummy - contained some secret ingredient that the waitress refused to share! When it arrived the portion looked just ok, but we polished off most of it and were stuffed. They had a good wine and drinks selection too, although we didn't indulge. Going back, back, back...

I regularly eat here with my friends, the fish is spot on 95% of the time (great prawns yesterday) and it has a good wine selection. They usually have one vegetarian small plate that is outstanding! They need to make sure that this is always good, because when it isn’t it is a disappointment. Could do with employing one more front of house as the two on yesterday looked rushed and stressed. They were both charming and lovely, but too much work for the two of them. Taken one star off for disappointing cauliflower dish - usually it is amazing.

Maybe this was an off night but we were really disappointed. Having spent a week in Greece eating creative dishes with fresh fish, we were hopeful about this. But the food was tasteless and the service poor. Yes the waitresses were helpful but there was some kind of confusion in our order so 3 dishes arrived slowly one by one and the last three finally came all together once we had complained but by which time we were starving! In fairness they took off the price of our wine (£9.50 for a small glass of sauvignon seems a bit exhorbitant) but we won't go again. Sorry.

Been living in the area all my life and decided to check out Next Door as I’ve heard good things. The staff were very friendly. They had £10 lunch special. Food was fresh, flavoursome and delicious. Oysters amazing. Can’t fault this place.

Love this place. Have been back a few times and each time the food is exceptional. Really fresh fish and delicious sides. Everyone I was with was really impressed also. Nice wine selection also.

First of all the hospitality is amazing. Ossie is fantastic host and an imaginative beverage creator and advisor. The head chef (Paul I think) and his sous Jack are a wonderful team. Small thoroughly thoughtful dishes. Real talented chefs plates paired with great wine and cocktails. Lemon tarts amazing. The scallop dish is astronomical. Best restaurant on Lordship Lane. Worth the visit.

Next Door is a lovely restaurant. We enjoyed 5 small plates between 2 of us and they were great. The scallops, tiger prawns and crab plates were particularly good. The service was really good. You have to make sure to book in advance though.

Next Door is sensational. As a resident of South East London for over twenty years, I’ve seen many great, good and indifferent restaurants come and go. Yet due to the impending loss of The Palmerston (and their ribeye) on Lordship Lane, through my daughter’s gentle...

This is a local for me - how lucky am I? Next Door means next door to the fishmongers Moxons, so fish is central to the menu. I came first a year ago, just after I moved to the area and when I found out...

This is a very good fish restaurant. It is located next door (hence the name) to Moxon’s, an upmarket fishmonger in East Dulwich. The menu is fairly short featuring a selection of small plates almost like a tapa and the large plates are based on...

We ate here on a Friday evening before the cinema- it is charming- the food looks good BUT it was totally tasteless- it was as if no seasoning had been added at all. We had heard good things but we left disappointed.

Went for a casual dinner and was really impressed. Service is very friendly. It’s a local place, so regulars are greeted by name. We had a selection of small plates, rather than the big fish. Really nice selection and plenty of food. Cod cheeks, smoked...

The menu here is concise but that is the point. We had a series of small plates which we shared amongst the four of us before having a turbot with new potatoes and broccoli. You might be concerned when you see the large plates are...

We had a delicious meal. Our boys & us loved the roasted hake and roasted John Dory (broccoli was tasty too). The staff were helpful and informative. We had a really lovely evening with very tasty food.

Just my kind of place. A menu full of sharing plates with such great quality ingredients. Whilst deciding, we sampled the smoked mackerel pate with crispbread, smooth and was complemented with the crispbreads (although I might have added a dollop of horseradish to make it...

We had heard rave reviews about Next Door and decided to book a table - which we did. The restaurant is small with quite a crowd of tables and additional seats at the bar. The atmosphere is laid back, the staff very attentive and informative....

Once again Next Door (to Moxons) did not disappoint. A slightly rough start as we had a short wait as our table wasn't ready. We were soon seated though followed by drinks and bread. Order taken and wine followed. They even offered a taste before...

Modern but cosy place with romantic dark decor and great food. Ordered a mixture of small plates to share and all very good. Nice wine too! Bit pricier than we would normally go for but am sure we will go back for a special occasion...

I agree with the article I recently read and this was an absolutely fabulous dining experience. We visited Moxons dishonor and booked ahead for a lunch. It did not disappoint! Tuna tataki was one of the best things I've ever had and I'll crave it!...

Strolled up East Dulwich High Street and decided to eat fish. Opened the door into Fish heaven!! From the moment we were invited to taste their organic wine on tap to the best double espresso I have ever had in UK, the quality and imaginative...

Fish is not normally my first choice for a meal, but I have changed my mind! We had a selection of the dishes from the menu and we were very impressed with the quality and the service was friendly and helpful, will definitely be going...

After a very minor slip from perfection in a visit we made in January - delighted to find back to the amazing standard of both food and service. The small plates were all delicious although star awards to cod cheek casserole. The roasted hake was...

Saturday night out with friends, cocktail at Tippler and then onto Next Door. Really friendly and welcoming staff, nice atmosphere. It was really busy but nothing to affect your enjoyment. We don’t mind spending money on great food but there is a tipping point. It’s...

Great choice of fish, superbly cooked, simple presentation. Wine choice is good and service excellent. Nothing to complain about here plenty to enjoy. Turbot was as good as at Bratt!

It was busy on a Saturday night so perhaps a bit pressured in the kitchen as things didn't seem as wonderful as usual. For example the roasted cauliflower dish was not really roasted enough so didn't have that wonderful nutty taste. So still the best...

It was our first time dining here. I’m a big fan of the adjacent fishmongers so I was excited. The service is excellent - the restaurant was fully booked but we were very well looked after. And the restaurant is attractively decorated with a warm...

Some great sharing plates and we in fact shared all the plates we ordered so that we could sample a range of dishes and flavours. Cod cheek dhal, borlotti beans, scallops, raclette, pickled herring, prawns followed by delicious lemon tart and treacle tart. A nice...

Tried a few times to book but they get booked up quickly as it’s only a small place Food is not cheap but excellent quality, beautifully cooked and gives you lots of choice on smaller plates so you can try / share a good selection...

Our first visit, but likely to be on our tick list for another. It's a fish restaurant and they certainly know their fish. We found it difficult to chose from the small plates or the large plates for sharing so in the end we had...

Arrived at 6pm to an empty restaurant and the two staff were really unhelpful with a bad attitude and not able to provide us with a table despite the fact that bookings started and 7-7:30pm and we were fully flexible to moce to the bar....

First visit to next door and and great experience. Good food,wine and very friendly service we booked which clearly was essential as by 8pm the restaurant was full so had a wonderful atmosphere.

Have wanted to visit Next Door since it opened a few months ago. It was well worth the wait. All five of the small plates we ordered offered something different. A highlight was the sardine and mussel 'spag bol". Engaged and interested/interesting serving staff -...

....and seemingly lots of other people's favourite as getting a table here now is likely to require a booking well in advance as it has limited covers due to the 'cosy' restaurant space inside, which could also be described as 'intimate' which is the only...

OK, maybe the sunny weather helps, but sitting outside here as I have been fortunate enough to do several times this summer, with a roast fish to share, or a seafood platter, with family, friends or as a couple, watching the world wander by. Hard...

We have now eaten at Moxons Next Door twice and our second visit was as delicious as our first. The Whitstable oysters are outstanding, probably because Mr Moxon lives in Whitstable and can ensure the quality and although the menu is relatively small, it is...

We've been shopping at Moxons fishmongers for many years, so when they opened this place next door, we had to give it a try for lunch. I had an excellent salad of griddled sardines with artichoke hummus, a tomatoey peppery caponata and a bowl of...

Tried to eat here. Although we were told there would be a short wait and had our number taken with a commitment to call us when ready we were never contacted. Which has spoiled my view of this place. They are busy so probably my...

Cosy little place next door to the fishmongers with tables split equally outside and in. Staff super friendly and food divine. Special mention to the crab salad starter which was was other worldly. We shared a whole roasted John Dory which was cooked to perfection...

I have been meaning to eat here since it opened in May and now finally have. And it’s worth the wait. My daughter (a teacher enjoying the long summer) and I treated ourselves to a mid week lunch. We went for a number of small...

A remarkable lunchtime dining experience, made so by high quality cuisine and super friendly and efficient staff. The restaurant has indoor as well as outdoor seating for balmy days, as well a small bar seating area should you need to wait for a table. This...

1st vist to Moxons next door after using the fishmongers since it opened. Had starters of cod tongues and scallops followed by the seafood platter. What can I say. Food was great, service was great, the only downside was perhaps the cost, meaning that it's...

Saturday night 9pm table for two - Restaurant was busy with tables outside. Seated quickly and water placed on table as was pretty warm outside. Lovely food and good suggestions by staff wine was perfect and great atmosphere. Look forward to going back and trying...

This is a really lovely new local restaurant owned by Mr Moxon the fishmonger (which is Next Door - hence the name !). The menu is simple with lots of enticing dishes. We ate the sardines, and crab salad, both of which were excellent -...

Had a superb meal in here on Tuesday and Mr Moxon himself in attendance who came and introduced himself. Restaurant heaving you really must book. Food well cooked and delicious. Had the sardinella on sourdough which were excellent. The fish of the day was hake...