Pique-Nique in Southwark

Excellent food. Limited menu. Our son can manage chicken on the bone but not all can and that was the only option. We had the chateau briande and the tomato salad. Lovely food. Very expensive wine list. Not much to look at as overlooks a ln inner city park. Worth it for the food.

We’ve not been here for a couple of years and we’re surprised at the huge hike in prices! The service is always excellent, and the menu good and interesting. The fish main was a massive disappointment. Gernaurd with hale mousse- the sauce it came with was oily and over flavoured with tarragon which took away the flavour of the fish. Langoustine for a starter was £19 for 3 TINY langoustine - rip off. The chateaubriand was £88 and was meant to be medium - the middle was inedible as it was completely raw. Overall disappointing.

I would like to say for my first time visiting the restaurant it was really amazing The waitresses were amazing welcomed us and described the whole menu so we knew what we was ordering customer satisfaction was always their. Always made sure our table was ok and asking if our food was ok. Food absolutely amazing 1000/10 The atmosphere was incredible I definitely recommend coming back thanks for your service well worth it

Some things very good and others below average We had a nice table in the corner, the restaurant got quite loud with only a few tables. We ordered a burrata and pumpkin starter and some roast chicken for my daughter. Burrata was very bland, cold and the chicken leg was undercooked so we had to send back, very disappointing they’d serve raw chicken to a child! We ordered 2 mains for 3 adult, deer stew and some partridge and foie on croute. The stew was massive, served with tasteless polenta mash, the meat was hard and dry at most. The partridge pastry was very nice, we gave it a 8/10. But it had bones in it, very cheewy stringy bits of meat in some mouthfuls. The pastry would have been enough for 3/4 adults alone. The stew the same. Shame we weren’t aware they were going to be so large. We explained we didn’t really eat the stew so they deducted my daughter’s roast chicken from the bill, how thoughtful when that was raw the first time round. Bill came to 270 pounds, not cheap. Too much food left. 1 dish nice and the others 2/10 for the stew and 4/10 for the burrata.

We were a party of 15 family members, gathered for a Sunday lunch to celebrate the life of my father, who had died in July. The restaurant staff - particularly the manager, Brett - did a fabulous job in looking after us. We sat in the glass fronted conservatory, and had some terrific food - the Pheasant Pithivier, the Bar en Croute, and the Roast Chicken in particular were especially good. Service throughout was very attentive and helpful, and the family all said afterwards what a great experience it was. We would strongly recommend Pique-Nique for a party like ours. The dishes are designed for sharing, which worked really well for us.

We were a party of 6 adults and 2 children so 8 in total. We were happy the night before around 6.30pm to be contacted and asked for our menu choices and the menu was emailed to us. I said I’ll get back to you this evening and responded before 9pm with our choices. I phoned again around 5pm on the night itself to check these had been received and to recap on the choices. We arrived at 7.05 for dinner. There were very few people in but after 1.5 hours the restaurant filled up. It took ages for the starters to arrive. We experienced very long waits between courses and one choice, the vegetarian option itself was completely forgotten. Things improved after my husband had a bit of a meltdown. We had a three course meal and left after 10pm. (We are all very quick eaters!!) The food was very good and the bill was generously adjusted but it was meant to be a family celebration and to be honest the long waits between courses had a negative impact on our celebration. Over 3 hours is a very long time particularly when the order was made the day before. I would love to give this place a glowing review and to feel confident enough to go again, there is a lot going for it. However something is going wrong there and definitely needs analyzing. What is it?

Great place to stop by for lunch. If you’re looking for a cosy and quiet spot. It had a great atmosphere and a good menu. We had roast chicken served with roast potato and salad. It was delicious and cooked perfectly. We can’t have enough of the herb jus.

A wonderful meal in a quiet oasis, a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, this was the perfect location for our little family get together. The conservatory was ideal for the warm evening, and there was a busy but relaxed atmosphere. Food was superb; we had the smoked mackerel tartelette and paté (both very good), followed by the chateaubriand and lamb shoulder between four of us. Both mains were standout memorable - worth every penny. Puddings were also excellent, especially the passion fruit soufflé - heavenly! The service was attentive and friendly. All in all, a perfect evening; merci à vous!

What a wonderful place, such a hidden gem, right by our hotel, we went there for a drink then saw the menu and decided to book a table for that evening. Brett looked after us he managed to get us a table in the conservatory. Such a great ambiance, the food was superb, Brett was very knowledgeable about the wines and the menu, it really was a fantastic evening in a quiet location, like I said a hidden gem. Thank you team, we will be back.

This is a fabulous place, nice location and lovely staff. Very usual that you have to share a dish between two people. The food is excellent however a little pricy and the portions are a little too generous. Order for one and dine for two would be perfect (apart from drinks). Overall a top recommendation and a joy to visit. Note for those who follow Google maps the entrance is at the park entrance beside the tennis courts.

We had an amazing Guinea Fowl Pie between three of us and it would easily have served four people. Desserts particularly blueberry soufflé and rhubarb sable were delicious. A glass of Trebbiano was good and didn’t ‘break the bank’. It helped to be able to have our little dog under the table as it’s ‘dog friendly’. So it was a good destination after a long London walk.

Stumbled upon Pique-Nique whilst walking through the park and we were so delighted that we did. The service was very attentive and friendly - they gave us a great table even though we were a walk-in. The wine and food were wonderful - everything was so delicious. We were so impressed we made a reservation to visit again before we left.

Caisse Croute’s sister - perhaps for those who don’t book weeks ahead of cannot play the French card. Too expensive, average service. If you cannot get in CCand they refer you to PN then make PN better and better value. It feels a rip-off. All places that were great and had huge following eventually blow it by taking people for granted. CC and PN need to be careful.

Went here for our Valentine's Day meal. The service was fantastic, special thanks to Brett who took such good care of us, even with the amount of covers they were doing on such a busy night. The food was absolutely delicious, such a romantic atmosphere, even in the conservatory with lovely fairy lights everywhere. I highly recommend the Tarte tatin it was sensational!

Perfect evening, the food was exceptional, particularly the duck that was on the specials. Our waiter, Brett, was very attentive and very friendly. The soufflé for pudding was also incredible, even for someone who has lived in France! Highly recommend

Very friendly service and our waiter talked through the whole menu and outlined it was a menu meant to be shared. 4 adults shared 3 starters, 2 mains and 1 desert. All dishes were fantastic but particularly so was the crispy egg, pheasant with a sauce you'd be happy to put on your cornflakes and the souffle to finish. We sat in the conservatory and that's where I would recommend sitting. We experienced none of the things that others have previously criticized this restaurant for so I would definitely recommend you try it for yourself!

Been here for the first time last night - what a wonderful experience.... from the service delivered by our irish waiter to the reccomendations the french chef d' gave us - perfect. We had the pheasant in pastry with foie gras and a bottle of red. Finished it with a Colonel as desert - you can't wish for more!

Mussels, Crispy Egg, pheasant and raspberry soufflé. As good as it gets - gorgeous.. Great service and lovely wine……..

Booked a table for 3 at 2pm. Arrived on time, served a nice glass of sparkling wine.it looked very promising. In the end we hd to wait 70 minutes before getting served. Obviously short staffed and doing their best. Being told that it was our...

Having read some reviews I can't believe we ate in the same place! Our experience was fanastic. We are not big eaters so choose the starter, which was wonderful gazpacho with melon soup, we shared the best cherry souffle I've ever eaten and a plate...

We love Casse Croute so thought we would try this as a group of 4 - the food tasted lovely but was massively oversized - the menu says mains are “for two” but it was clear that they were sized for four. When we commented...

We sat in the sun room; as it was a nice day, the staff opened the doors to let in some fresh air. My wife had the chicken, mushroom, and cream vol au vent to start and I had the soup with bone marrow and...

Overall - the experience was excellent . I don’t recall the last time I was that pleased eating out : food was delicious and staff was lovely and friendly ! Will definitely come back for an occasion !

This is the first review I have deleted and redone. Moral, never write on the night, your bowels may have a message in the morning. On the night I gave it 4* and said: Well read the reviews ahead of visiting. Reading directions would have...

Pique Nique is the sister restaurant to Casse Croute & as we have had a number of excellent meals at Casse Croute & never been to Pique Nique we though we it would be time to give it a try. The restaurant is located in...

This is an excellent restaurant, with finely judged food, a well thought through wine list (not scarily expensive), informal atmosphere and friendly staff that catch the vibe of the diners. It doesn’t offer the full on French bistro experience of Casse Croute (its sister restaurant...

Ordered the bread and butter to start and was served cold bread. Upon asking for it to be heated up, the staff refused to and insisted that the bread is fresh from the oven. For the main we ordered the seabass en croute, which was...

We celebrated a family birthday here at the weekend, what a disappointment! The restaurant was recommended but failed to impress. Plates were shared but I was unable to eat my share of the duck, which was tough and inedable, so I sent it back. I...

This is a pretty little restaurant in a quite location. The mains are all sharing plates, but of the highest order. A fairly meat focussed menu, a choice of about six menu items, so not great for vegetarians (only one fish on menu.) We had...

Pique-Nique is a very cosy restaurant in the middle of a park. However, the food is not up to any normal standard (even though the prices range in the same level as some top restaurants in the city). With main courses for 2 at £60...

I have been here for lunch in the past and enjoyed some very delicious rotisserie chicken with buttery potatoes. I enjoyed watching the chickens turning on the spits and being slathered with butter for crisp, burnished skin. What a difference this time to arrive for...

The food is delicious ! Absolutely thoughtful and delightful. Service is memorable. Love the location. It just gets really loud in the patio, which isn't really entirely outdoor.

Genuinely hard to find the right superlatives to describe an absolutely excellent meal in a lovely unusal setting. Relaxed and friendly yet highly professional service - and we were saved from over ordering as portion sizes were on the generous side despite each of wanting...

Like it’s nearby sister restaurant this will transport you to France for a few hours with food, drink, ethos and service team. The mains are all sharing dishes, and big ones at that - the excellent chateaubriand, simply finished with a thick cep jus and...

Visited Pique Nique for my first meal out with friends after a very long year of lockdown/coronavirus. It was amazing, the food is probably the best I've ever tasted. The staff are friendly and happy to answer questions about the menu. The mains are meant...

We visited this lovely restaurant for a family birthday back before 2nd lock down. It was a lovely experience - small menu and fine classic French cooking. Vol-au-Vent to start were incredible and then sharing dishes of venison en-croute and beef! Fantastic and great wine...

We were a household of 4 seated by the counter in the welcoming converted park shelter. As we couldn't travel to France for a birthday treat this was the closest we could get. Starters of squid, clams and mussels and blue cheese suffle - all...

Picque-Nique is far and away one of my favourite places to eat in London. Beautiful food (the chateaubriand is to die for) from a traditional menu. Actually not even too expensive - the big platters serve 3 hungry girls with some bread on the side...

A friend and I had lunch here in early September 2020. The first warning note was the not-very-nice house white which my friend had ordered while waiting. The menu is short: a handful of starters for one, priced from 7.50 to 10.50, and five or...

We have eaten at the sister restaurant (Casse-Croute), but this brings a whole new dimension to a bistro. American-sized portions, cheerful staff. A right Pique-Nique!

A Family birthday which restaurant was picked by birthday boy .two guests had starters ravioli ok but scallop not great in pastry and on a bed of salt . The main courses some people had mains and others had shared platters. The pigeon dish was...

We were looking for some food on a Saturday evening and found this restaurant on Google. We arrived at 21:50 - having seen that the restaurant was open until 23:00 - only to be told that the kitchen was closed and we couldn't be accommodated....

Went there with my wife for dinner; last time we were there was in September 2019. It’s still the same even in winter, It’s an odd building – a sort of Tudor style outhouse on the edge of the tennis park, just off Bermondsey Street,...

Went there with my partner for a date night. A bit tricky to locate so give yourself time to find it! We shared a saddle of lamb and it was by far the nicest lamb I’ve ever eaten, the soufflé was also amazing! The only...

Here yesterday with Our friends Phillipe and Nicole , along with my wife and had a wonderful afternoon.Ordering a great selection of french dishes with lovely wine to combine with a lovely atmosphere. Food was excellent, evry dish we had was lovely and the service...

Beautiful food, had the Venison Wellington, which was plenty for 3 of us and incredible, good wine list too. Service was poor, restaurant was not brisk but not frantic, I think the staff had friends drinking at the bar which was a distraction. Lovely restaurant...

Don't be turned off by the odd building -- this is a traditional French restaurant with amazing, innovative food, great wine, and a fun atmosphere.

I was up in London with my wife for a training course and was looking for a restaurant near our hotel. As soon as I saw the website for Pique-Nique I knew I was in for something special. I rang the day before to increase...

What incredible meal, wine and service from the Pique-Nique crew. Our chateaubriand was phenomenal and moorish. Still drooled over the seabass wellington and saddles of lamb other guests were dining on. The fig, blueberry sorbet and cream cheese made me emotional. Loved it and will...

We were seated on a table for 2 (corner table) but we were 3 which is not a problem. However we were bunched up so one of us took a chair so we could have some space when eating. We were being served by a...

We were a group of people and ordered all their to-be-shared mains: beef, chicken and lamb. They were all excellent and traditional french with no foam or search for any form of void sophistication: good solid basic food. Good drinking as well, in a rustic,...

Just that. Unless you want to waste your time and deal with very rude staff, don’t go! They don’t seem to have any concept of customer service, avoid even if they offer the food for free!. Such a shame as it would have some potentials...

4 of us went for dinner. We were 15 minutes early and the waiter was not exactly welcoming. He told us we were too early and we had to stand by the door. He was probably stressed. But he did warm up a bit after...

this is a very cute spot inside the communal garden, they make very tasty chickens, it is very chilled place until the management finds a way to ruin the experiences by being rude.

Pretentious ignorant staff with no concept of manners or customer service. Aggressive and defensive attitude from the manager. Disappointment written on their faces when you don’t order from their overpriced specials menu which they desperately try to sell to everyone - this was very off-putting....

Unusual setting, behind other restaurants in Bermondsey St and next to tennis courts. My daughter and partner invited us to dinner and we had a great time. They're regulars so we sure got good service. We had two sharers, the saddle of lamb and the...

A hidden gem off Bermondsey Street in the old tennis park clubhouse. Great food, French influence, the French staff give it authenticity and excellent efficient service. This was our second visit, Look out for the specials board! There are amazing French classics! Chateaubriand or the...

Thought that it would nice spot for weekend breakfast, unfortunately a poor choice. Took about 40 mins for our coffees to arrive, during which time the manager seemed to be giving a member of staff a telling off and proceeded to be grumpy and rude...

Our Friday evening at Pique Nique exceeded my expectations. I loved the bustling atmosphere and how the restaurant spilled out into Tanner Street Park - at least that's how it was on a warm evening in late July. We weren't massively hungry so we avoided...

Have been here three times in the last 6 months for weekend lunch. I agree the menu is not large but that is not a problem when you serve great good. Have had the sharing dishes (e.g. Chateuabriand / Saddle of lamb) each time. The...

HA NICE TEA nice seatings ambience was great enjoyed the TEA not v busy though WILL VISIT AGAIN thanks

I really should have known Joel Hopwood would know where to go for lunch and I wasn't disappointed, quite delighted by this really hip restaurant. Truly French in all the good aspects of that country's cuisine. Give it a try. Great flair, style and most...

Regularly visit(ed) here with friends and the family; living local to the restaurant and wishing to support it. Probably came twice a week. Went on Thursday 27th June to ask for a quick drink outside (while I wait for a friend) to be interrupted with...

A little gem of a place hiden away in the park, good, friendly and very inforamtive staff. The food was excellent and freashly prepared, wine list complimented the food on the menue. There is a a speciaal board, which we chose the Chateaubriand which was...

I had read about Pique-Nique and when an opportunity arose to eat there, was full of culinary anticipation. It’s in a quaint environment, in the corner of gardens and opposite a children’s play area. Lovely wild flowers outside. The ambience was good, the menu is...

Walking from the Tate Modern towards Bermondsey Street in search of food and wine one Friday evening, we saw the lights of Pique-Nique twinkling in the distance across the playground. We decided to take a chance on it and are so glad we did. It...

This restaurant was chosen by my son and his girlfriend and, at first glance, appeared somewhat unusual by our normal criteria. However, the place was very lively still at 2.30 on a Sunday afternoon and the staff were buzzing around and very attentive. The French...

New menu additions are excellent, we had the saddle of lamb with beans and peas. Absolutely gorgeous, loved it. Herve and team as usual, excellent service and welcoming.

If you like overpriced, pretentious french food served by rude 'Parisian' waiters inside a converted council shelter then this is definitely the place for you.

A very pleasant restaurant situated in a park in Bermondsey. It looks to have been built out of an old community sports hall which is a bit different from the norm. The food was excellent with the meat being delicious and the service was friendly.

Exactly what a Bistro should be. Bustling and efficient with a small but good menu of interesting dishes and a French speaking staff. Wine list well chosen though fairly pricey, though I am told costs in line with other local restaurants.

This was a wonderful experience as the restaurant was small and intimate with really good food and excellent service. It's not as hard to find as some suggest and it's worth the look. They have a limited menu but everything we ate was excellent and...

This is really an adjunct of a snug French bistro in Bermondsey High Street so perhaps should properly be called Casse-Croute Bis! In fact potential diners were being turned away from Casse-Croute and re-directed here. But it’s a bit difficult to find situated in a...

This restaurant is in an unusual setting on the edge of small park & tennis courts in Bermondsey. It was recommended to us by a friend & it didn’t disappoint. We came here 6 weeks ago & liked it so much we booked it for...

They never told me when I booked the table that there is a two hour limit on the table. They had three chances to tell me before I sat down with two of my dearest friends I had not seen in two years. Average food....

Small but excellent menu quirky French staff and venue in the middle of Bermondsey park. Quick service don’t expect the waiters to hover. The food is excellent and speaks for itself. If you don’t book you won’t get in. French food at it’s modern best....

Just off the wonderful Bermondsey St in SE1, but less busy we found this wonderful , quirky - ish restaurant behind the tennis courts . on Tanner St. It is the sister restaurant of the French restaurant in Bermondsey St. Specials board were all big...

We have been to their sister restaurant few yards from this cafe but didn't expect such rustic food. Well managed & it was a busy Sunday late lunch & the place was full of families. Good food & excellent service . Would definitely go back....

We enjoyed a pleasing welcome from the manager in this quaintly hidden French restaurant . The menu emphasizes meat which suited our party and the chateaubriand was tasty and well priced . The overall Sunday lunch experience was very pleasing and encouraged to check out...

We booked for 2 then amended so our friend could join us after we extolled the virtues of this fabulous restaurant. If you aren’t a local you may find it slightly tricky to find but head to the rear of the tennis courts on Bermondsey...

This place is a little diamond. Very nicely done food. Rustic style which means the portion size is good. Bright atmosphere inside with helpful staff. The sea bass wellington was delicious!

No frills French cooking. Authentic and wholesome. Appropriately full after dinner. Group of 8 all well fed. It is a little rustic and not quite as polished as it's sister restaurant Cass Croute. But, what's not to like. Good company, good food and who can...

So, the food here is exquisite! Lured out of vegetarianism for one day only, I have to say it was the perfect spot! I enjoyed a delicious lunch with three friends here last week. Everything was delicious. The stand out dishes were the squid carbonara,...

Food was tasteless and dry. The staff seemed somewhat annoyed that we told them so and the waiters response was quite poor we thought. A real shame as it has a great deal of potential we feel but not a good experience.

Visited before going to a show. Shared the veal special. It was absolutely fabulous. Memorable. Truly special. Service friendly and perfectly delivered. Finishing with a strong espresso we reluctantly left for the show. Book. Go!

Stunning, we had the Chateaubriand and the Saddle of lamb sharers between 4 of us. The meat was perfectly cooked, as was everything. Really delicious and good value for money. The service from the 2 waiters who looked after us was second to none. Great...

Went in early because we were going to see a show. They accommodated us by opening the kitchen early for dinner. The staff was very nice and polite and the food was amazing! It's a small, popular place, so I would recommend reservations. If I...

French little restaurant like is very rare to find even in France. Thoroughly recommend and would definitely go back if i am around. Bravo!

A spin off from Casse-Croute, which is round the corner, this is a classic French bistro style restaurant with very good food which was recommended by friends who really know where to go in this part of London. It was a very good tip, because...

Amazing food and great service, would highly recommend the Sea Bass Wellington! Can’t wait to go back

Unrecognisable place: - great service - ambiance is maintained with trendy music - delicious dishes: best ever Squid Carbonara, refreshing Crab and Watermelon, rustic Beef heart, well sourced Laguiole cheese to finish. - wine list: trendy wines (natural and low intervention) but clean and precise....

Lunch for two sharing the amazing chicken meal. We were served quickly and the service was friendly and efficient.

My friend has just moved to this area so we took a stroll around to find somewhere to have dinner. This restaurant looked so sweet from outside right by the tennis courts. We were greeted warmly and sat at one end of a huge table....

Been to Pique Nique last year, and everything has changed, in a very good way. Starting with the staff - more competent, smily and friendly team. They clearly are a little family and enjoy working there. Food is incredibly well thought. Loved the traditional french...

When I was growing up in Yorkshire the description of a good restaurant visit was “there was meat and three veg, it was piping hot and we were served very quickly”. When I moved down South and the decades passed by, the criteria were different....

Extremely friendly staff and always great food. We have been 4 or 5 times now and never disappointed. The lemon sole we had recently was exceptional and the paired wines impressive. The souffle was sublime. Been for lunch and dinner and equally impressive. Lovely place...

Once again an amazing experience after I decided against cooking after a work trip and being jetlagged ! Weather amazing and sat outside ! david very welcoming and bringing me a lovely Slovenian white wine ( he knows I’m willing to try new wines) decided...

The chicken was tasty and good. However there were only 2 waiters and the restaurant was extremely busy. Service was too slow. Definitely needs some improvement management wise.

I came here with a group of friends for after-work dinner. The waiter was friendly and helpful when ordering. He suggested a great wine, which was delicious! As the place got busier the service did slow down but this was more down to the fact...

Had a lovely business lunch this week. Staff were very helpful and courteous. The carbonara was delicious. I didn't realise it would be served with a raw egg on top, so had to check it was British, as I am pregnant. The waitress confirmed it...