Sfizio Italian Tapas in Lewisham

The restaurant had only one other customer dining in during our visit. Our starter (calamari) arrived reasonably quickly, rubbery with some small limp salad garnish and a not very pleasant dipping sauce. There followed a 45 to 50 minute wait, while we sat and watched a couple of Uber eats/Just eat bikers came in and collected food for delivery. It was apparent that the business prioritised these orders over preparing ours. Eventually fed up and hungry and having had no apology or explanation for the delay we said we were leaving. Just as we were heading for the door our food left the kitchen. The 2 staff (on a Saturday night) both apologised (too late) and we were offered a discount and no service charge. This was the least they could do as we’d received almost no service. The pizza and pasta were both adequate but nothing special and I’d advise anyone looking for Italian food to go to the excellent Piazza Della Cucina which is only a few doors down. This was a bit of a celebration dinner for us and I was extremely disappointed, but you only discover these things by trying a place out. We won’t be back

Well done Rhys and Demi for the professional warm welcome, friendly and attentive you made the evening, thank you! Food is fresh, good quality and well cooked, reasonable prices, really recommend!

Not quite sure what these amazing reviews refer to it as we had a meal here recently and it was substandard, they had run out of lots of options, it tooks over 30 mins for each course to arrive and the tiramisu was inedible. Their menu was no longer a tapas menu but just a mixture of random plates that some might see as Italian, with a burger and Sunday then thrown on top. Most of the food has lots of chili in it to disguise the lack of flavour. Would not recommend at all. If you want Italian go to le querq or piazza a few doors down - way nicer and cheaper!

Sooooooo awesome! Really recommend it. Wish I could give it a million stars! Very good food. Great quality and quantity service.Very kind staff.

I had recently visited this place with my friends. This place didn’t let me down not even a second. I have just been wowed with the food and service. I had few tapas called milanzane parmigiana which was vegetarian taste was absolutely sticking in the pallet forever. My friend had a sfizio hot which is signature pizza was the best pizza we ever had undoubtedly. Overall this place is absolute dining destination in forest hill area. I don’t know about you but we will definitely be back again and again again and all the time till it exist.

Very expensive £60 two beers, one Fanta tiny amount of food yes it’s tapas but really small plates. We all left hungry and unhappy. Feel I’ve been robbed Left a £6 tip because we felt embarrassed for the waiter.

I came with my parents and we ordered a selection of tapas. The food came quickly and all the portions were generous sizes. Everything looked and tasted amazing! The atmosphere is really friendly and the staff are welcoming and kind. It is well priced and we will definitely be returning! Couldn't recommend it more.

Wonderful staff, amazing food and relaxing interiors with lots of natural light. Staff: Our experience each time my girlfriend and I go is very pleasant. We are greeted with warm smiles and are very much acocmmodated. Food: We watched the finals for euro 2020 here and ordered the sfizio hot pizza. Dominos or pizza hut can't ever compete with authentic italian pizza. Reasonable prices and we can definitely say we got our money's worth. Also drinks don't feel watered down like other pubs which is a plus for me. Athmosphere & decorations: What I love about the place is the abundance of natural light. I especially like how clean the place is. Unlike other pubs, tables and chairs don't feel sticky. Decorations also gave me some nostalgic vibes like when you were at your nan's place and just felt at home. 10/10 for me.

I went here with my friend for cocktails and tapas we had such a nice evening. You cannot ask for better service, the management are so friendly and make you feel super welcome. Thanks for a lovely meal!

We had the pizza and pasta deal which gets you an alcohol drink, pizza or pasta and chips for £13.99, amazing value! Left very satisfied, food was great. The service was also very quick and friendly!

Third visit here and what great service. Went on a midweek night after pre booking. I ordered the Chicken Calzone which was absolutely lovely and large. The cocktails were great and the staff had prepared a chocolate cake with a birthday message for my partner. A great local restaurant and very handy for the station.

We went to Sfizio on a Friday night as a party of four. Haven't had such friendly service in a long time, one feels very welcomed. Food is tasty, especially the Italian tapas set up was wonderful. One other thing to point out: The host makes amazing cocktails, his margaritas were out of this world.

We went to Sfizio to celebrate my birthday with my family. From the moment we were sat down, we could tell the host was super friendly. All our food came in time and we were not disappointed at all. One of the best Calamari I’ve ever had. Definitely visiting again, can’t for it to reopen in the new year.

The best food in south East. I was recommended by my friends and I went there last night. Food was absolutely delicious. The pizza was the best I have ever had. Service was amusing. Would recommend to people to go there and try beef cheek pizza for sure. This is the place to go out for meal if you live near to forest hill.

I had been recommended this restaurant by a friend who visits regularly. I had heard about the heavenly food and friendly service as well, so I was really looking forward to my visit. I went during when they were taking part in the “Eat out to Help out” scheme so I knew of course that the restaurant would be very busy and operating at near maximum capacity. Upon arrival, we were greeted by one of the members of staff and taken to our previously reserved table. I saw that almost every table was full, and the staff seemed to be very busy. Still, I very much appreciated the courtesy of them letting us know that the meal service would be slower than usual due to a large number of diners. I feel that other customers should be understanding of this situation as the members of staff were doing their best to provide an excellent service. The drinks came relatively quick, considering the bustling bar, and we were given complimentary olives while we waited for our food to arrive, which I thought was very thoughtful. I ordered the king prawns and calamari to start with, and they were delicious and worth the wait. The sauce that the prawns were cooked in was to die for, and the calamari was crispy and fresh. The mains arrived around 20 minutes after we finished our starters which is a decent waiting time in my opinion, as I like to let the food settle until my appetite builds up again. I had the Sfizio Hot pizza for my main, which tasted amazing. The pizza base was thin and not too dense, and the toppings were flavourful—one of the best pizzas that I have eaten, to be honest. Overall our visit was made very memorable by the excellent food and service and hats off to the members of staff as I could see myself how hard they worked to provide an efficient service for us and other diners as well. I would very much recommend this place to others and will be coming here more often.

I am gutted at the change in ownership of what was previously such a hidden gem. Unbeknown to us, the restaurant has recently been taken over by new owners. However, this was sadly very clear after the terrible meal that we had tonight. The service...

After “The Perry Vale” closed we felt incredibly lucky to have had such a great local Italian resteraunt take over the premise in Sfizio, serving high quality food at reasonable prices. The previous owners sold the business just prior to March and having eaten there...

I ordered an authentic pizza and it was the best pizza I’ve ever had. I was also impressed with the new menu. I can’t wait for the restaurant to reopen, but until then I’ll be ordering for delivery. You can order on Deliveroo which has...

It is rare to go to a restaurant now and get top level, wonderful service and great food but this is a the place. Second time we have been and will 100% be returning. Can't complain about anything! Thanks guys!

Always perfect - good portions and ambience, authentic Italian cuisine. Five stars, do visit when in Forest Hill.

Sfizio is my new go-to Italian restaurant in London! Not only is the food delicious but the service is incredible too! The gamberoni is a must and the pizza is to die for....oh and did I mention the Tiramisu?! If you’re ever in Forest Hill...

Reasonable quality / price ratio, very fast service and kind staff. In particular, I was delighted about the generous portions with extremely tasty food.

Located right outside Forest Hill station, this place serves finest Italian food. The service is excellent and our pasta was delicious. My daughter enjoyed her Pizza. The staffs looked after me and our baby really well. Thank you

We went to Sfizio to celebrate our friend's birthday, and it was such an amazing experience. We were warmly greeted and shown our table. The food choices are great and the place has a certain vibe. Defintely recommend trying this place out.

The food was amazing and the service was even better. Lovely vibe. Perfect for dates, family outing or even eating alone. Lovely

Walked in for a quick drink after work for a first time as it was raining but ended having a best pizza. Friendly staff,simple decor with vibrant lights. Well worth the price. Definitely coming again and again after work.

We went to this place with my family and we were not disappointed. Very tasty homemade pasta. Good family and friendly ambience. Excellent staffs. Will definitely visit again.highly recommended.

Really impressed with authentic food. Lovely staff . Prices are good. Will be going back. Staff are italian so know their stuff.

Ok food, bit on the bland side. Friendly staff. Sometimes they’ve run out of something. Cocktails are ok.

One of the tastiest pizzas - if not the tastiest - I have ever had. The draught Italian beer was so nice even my German friend was drinking it!

Stopped in with a friend for lunch on Sunday and was more than impressed. The food was fabulous, fresh and great value. We ate cheese stuffed courgette flowers, octopus, aubergine and friarielli pizza - I would recommend them all. On top of that, the service...

I been with my family for a dinner. The food is very tasty and the service very professional. Keep up the good work and see you soon.

The restaurant itself is very spacious, and a great spot for meeting family and friends for lunch or dinner. The food is fantastic with a really varied Italian menu from more traditional pizza and pasta - to wonderful tapas and small plates. The drinks menu...

My favorite italian restaurant. Their sauce is wonderful. Today I ate the Lasagna, which became a part of the menu. Sensational.

We eat here at least once a week and only have positive things to say about it. We've eaten at other local pizza places but Sfizio is the best of the bunch due to the variety of menu and the fact you have plenty of...

We enjoyed our meal here. The pizza and tiramisu are excellent.The Italian draft beer is recommended There is plenty of space for babies. The menu offers excellent value for money.

Carmine is a great host! The food is always very good: look out for the pasta of the day. Nice atmosphere, very family friendly, well worth checking out

The restaurant interior is beautiful and the portion sizes are huge!!! Food is delicious and my cocktail was just how I like it.

We loved our visit with friends here last night.Delicious starters to share and authentic Italian pizza! Service was very friendly and welcoming.Excellent value too. Thank you We will be back very soon!

We’re so lucky to have this restaurant about five minutes’ walk away! The staff are friendly and welcoming, the decor’s tasteful and most importantly, the food is delicious. We’ve tried a number of tapas and pizzas and can’t fault any of the dishes. When I...

We have just moved to Forest Hill and pass by Sfizio on our walk back from the station. One cold November evening we thought we’d give it a try. We weren’t disappointed. Lovely warm welcoming service and the dishes were just what we were looking...

If you want to eat the Real Italian food, this is absolutely a TOP place to visit! Awesome! Taste is incredible, and as in italian in London, i really felt at home!!!!!

Discovered this hidden gem this month and visited twice already. Had a selection of tapas on the first visit, then tried Piccante pizza and seafood risotto (the day's special) on the second and were very impressed. Food was authentic, delicious and reasonably priced with a...

We took some family for our third visit to this restaurant and as usual we were not disappointed. We had tapas and a margarita pizza. Everything was really tasty and or visits were well impressed.

We have found this incredible italian restaurant in Forest Hill, where the food is FAR BETTER than many restaurants in Italy itself. Excellent pizza and tasty "tapas" in pure southern Italy style. Abosulutely recommended.

Lovely little Italian that I have walked by and never popped into. Will now make this a regular. Reasonably priced and food quality was excellent

I have been to this local Italian restaurant several times, it’s a hidden Forest Hill gem; the staff are helpful and friendly, and the menu simple and straightforward, with pasta, pizza, light options and a good, varied list of Italian ‘Tapas’. We had fresh hot...

The owner Carmine is an absolute pleasure to be around and the food is delicious! The crowd is lovely too and the place is full of character. I will be going back for sure.

We took my Mum here for her birthday. Loved the tapas approach. The food was lovely. Especially the melanzane parmigiana, the fish and the pizza. Very authentic. And a really nice family atmosphere. Great addition to Forest Hill.. Will be back.

Sfizio is a great place for a nice meal and a great happy hour. Awesome cocktails and great tapas. Great for friends and couples outing. Price is a fair and food quality is great. You must try the bread with olive.

Sfizio is a place I became a regular. The food is great and the service even better. Try the tapas with cheese and the Bufalina Pizza (the best pizza you’ll eat there).

Proper Italian food, great ambience! Ideal for a friends catch up or a family gathering. We made it our favourite in Forest Hill.

Octopus starter fantastic Pizza to follow amazing,arancini, Caponata,best reasonably priced restaurant in South London needs to trying

Lovely friendly place , was made very welcome and the food was excellent especially the pizza will definitely be going back for more.

Food was absolutely delicious, ran by a very friendly and professional team. Environment was very cozy and clean. All done by true Italians, would highly recommend even being part Italian myself. For the quality of the food the price is so affordable, so you'd probably...

Well cooked pizza with high quality ingredients and a lot of love and passion. A place for people who love pizza and home made Italian tapas.

Being half French, half Italian and a very good chef myself I am always careful in choosing a restaurant that offers a cuisine that I know. I can honestly say that Sfizio meets all the criteria. 1) quality versus price 2) Freshness of food 3)...

I had the pleasure to eat in this amazing place. Stuff really kind with nice costumer service. Food and drink 100% Italian. Go and try. You will be impress.

Great Italian Restaurant with friendly staff. Great atmosphere to spend time with friends and family. Delicious food. Absolutely recommended.😀😀😀😀

We have been at Sfizio several times with our kids. We loved it so much that we went back with our friends. We all loved it. Friendly staff, delicious food (homemade pasta) and generous portions. Highly recommended.

Loved every meal I've had here!!! Chicken wings in particular were amazing, also lots of really nice veg options and tasty drinks!

Just what Forest Hill needed! Great little Italian with tasteful decor, great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious home cooked food. Our second visit and we will definitely be back!

I have been at Sfizio with my family several times since opening. We had great food and excellent wine. We definitely recommend it.

Great experience, my friends loved it too! Food is delicious, the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is cosy. I'll definitely come back with my family.

The best pizza in town, with tasty finger-licking tapas, accompanied by a selection of wines and beers.

I have been a few times to Sfizio and always enjoyed their tasty tapas and the great artisan pizzas. I look forward to go again next week and try something from their daily specials too. I have gone sometime as well just for a nice...

Nice place and very tasty food. The dessert was delicious (tiramisu). Me and my husband had a great time.

We went here for dinner a few weeks ago. I really really enjoyed my dish, the Orecchiette Pugliese! It's a simple restaurant in Forest Hill, but the staff were very friendly and the we all really enjoyed our food! It was great to have genuinely...