Vera grill and bar in Croydon

VERY DISAPOINTED AFTER BOOKING FOR 5 ADULTS AND 3 CHILDREN FOR A MOTHERS DAY CELIBRATION WE COULD NOT GET IN THE RESTAURANT. WE BOOKED FOR 6.30PM BUT WERE CALLED TO SAY OUR BOOKING WAS DELAYED FOR HALF AN HOUR. WE WAITED THE HALF HOUR AND THEN WENT TO THE RESTAURANT ONLY TO FIND THAT NOT ONLY HAD WE BEEN HELD UP BUT THERE WERE ANOTHER 20 OR MORE CUSTOMERS WAITING TO BE SEATED. IT WAS NOW 7.15PM AND THE CHANCE OF A TABLE WAS NIL. WE HAD TO LEAVE AND FIND FOOD ELSEWHERE WHICH PROVED TO BE VERY DIFFICULT AS IT WAS MOTHERS DAY. THE CHILDREN WENT IN TO MELT DOWN AND THE WHOLE EVENING TURNED IN TO A DISASTER AND SPOILT THE WHOLE OF MOTHERS DAY. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT VERA HAD OVER BOOKED WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS CUSTOMERS. AS REGULAR CUSTOMERS WE ARE GOING TO GIVE THE RESTAURANT A VERY WIDE BIRTH FOR A LONG TIME. VERA THANKS FOR SPOILING OUR DAY. ALAN PAGE

Casual night out with friends- nice interior and bigger than I thought it would be. Nice staff and good food. It was very busy - it was a Saturday night_-cocktails good too. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We will try it again in a few months.

I love this place! We have been a few times now and every time we’ve tried something different on the menu. Each dish has been absolutely delicious every time. I usually go with my boyfriend (including on Valentine’s Day and the ambience was lovely) however this week we went as quite a big family group. The service was just as excellent as always and everyone was very happy with their food. The staff are so friendly and attentive and the greeting is always warm. The cocktails are also really good! Great atmosphere and a really nice place all round

Came here with the wife and kids for a Sunday dinner and wasn’t disappointed! The steak and lamb were delicious and cooked perfectly. The kids had spag Bol, carbonara, and a burger, and they didn’t leave any of it behind. Portion sizes were spot on Great service and really friendly staff. Even gave the kids a lolly on the way out Looking forward to coming back. Lovely little restaurant to have locally

This was our forth visit and again there was no room for disappointment. The food was excellent (although smaller portions this time) Their cocktails were superb great evening in all

First visit and we weren’t disappointed! Cocktails were delicious, Staff were efficient and accommodating and at no point did we feel rushed; very relaxing. Food was tasty, reasonably priced and beautifully presented. For a three course meal, at least two cocktails each ( happy hour!) and a bottle of wine, the total person was just over £55. Will definitely be visiting again! A great addition for restaurants in the local area and within walking distance!!

This is a lovely little place. Food is great and very reasonably priced and the staff are absolutely lovely and so friendly. A really nice atmosphere

I've been here three times now and the food is always amazing and great portion sizes too. It really is very good value for money. The decor is really beautiful and it feels special. It feels lovely and spacious and on some nights there is a live singer. The cocktails are amazing but a bit on the expensive side. That said, they do have special offers on their cocktails. I think I will end up being a regular!

Positive feedback first! Lovely staff, beautiful venue … Food was over cooked, underwhelming and over priced. There are two neighbouring Turkish restaurants that are great! Vera needs to step up! The prices are so much higher Smoque sheish is £17 Vera is £22! And my local kebab serves tastier and better quality meat! It’s a shame, but every dish fish and meat were over cooked. Unfortunately we won’t be returning.

Beautifully decorated, very comfortable, good customer service. Food very expensive and portion sizes quite small. 12% service charge added to the bill.

3 couples went out for a meal together we love to go to a Turkish restaurant and we’re so pleased to find this one, cocktails are lovely, food was great and the staff are brilliant. Definitely will return

Lovely meal at Vera with very friendly service. Couldn’t fault the food at all - all very tasty and fairly reasonable in price. Would certainly recommend

Fantastic food and great service. Will definitely be visiting again, and it’s right on my doorstep. GreT atmosphere and very busy for a Thursday night

Beautifully decorated . Lots of promotions on for different nights . We went on Thursday as fancied trying out all the cocktails! Shared a meze platter too . Cocktails were fab ! Will revisit !

Was really excited to visit this new restaurant. The decor is great, they have clearly spent a lot of money on this place but the food and service is disappointing and put us off going back. My friend had the chicken shish which is expensive compared to other local places. It was very dry. She could only eat half. I had the steak and it smelt a little funny. I have lots of experience at steak restaurants and buy from meat suppliers, this just didn’t seem very fresh. I also work for a food manufacturer and the chips and peppercorn sauce was not home made and tasted like one of the cheap own label brands. Very bland. When the waitress came over to take our plates, I was honest about the food and said I thought it would be good to give feedback especially as they are new. She didn’t really seem bothered even when I asked to inform the chefs. Next thing we know is that she came over with the bill. We didn’t ask for it so it came across quite rude. There are so many better Turkish restaurants around where you don’t mind paying more for if the service and food is worth it but unfortunately I wouldn’t recommend this. Note you have to pay for bread to go with your dips. I know some places gives this for free.

Excellent new Restaurant The location is great, plenty of parking nearby. The staff are lovely, welcoming, efficient and know about the menu. The decor is lush and comfortable. We had the hot sharing starter & added a hummus to share for three of us, which was plenty. This came with baskets of flat bread, which was spicy on one side and delicious. Between us for mains , we had the spicy chicken Shish, lamb cutlets and grilled chicken burger. We were unable to tackle a desert. So nice to find a great new restaurant in this location. Do not hesitate to give it a try .