Me my partner and two 11 year olds dined here on Friday evening before a late movie screening a few miles down the road. We had two portions of the calamari and garlic bread, my son had a select your own toppings pizza my daughter had the spinach and pancetta pasta and me and my partner shared the chicken penne pasta with a glass of the house red which was such a lovely compliment to the fantastic food. We feasted until we were absolutely stuffed. The staff at this restaurant were so so lovely they catered to our every need with a smile and light banter with the kids which was really nice. The atmosphere was electric with small families to couples and groups of university aged peers, the menu is vast and there is something for everybody, as this is very local to where we live it is now going to be our local family restaurant, if you haven't been i bid you to go and did i mention that our bill came to just over £60 talk about value for money!!!
Thank you to everyone at Caravaggio!!!
21 June 2015 farther,s day what a treat food just first class staff great will be back soon I hope quite soon 10/10Love the Irish coffe. Mum back soon looks good to go back
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If you're after a local Italian, then look no further. The food here is lovingly cooked with fresh (sometimes seasonal for the specials) ingredients, which make up the host of authentic dishes on the menu.
I chose the deep fried Brie to start (that evenings special), which was presented on half a mango. Not what I expected, but just as tasty as I'd hoped. The lasagne - meaty, saucy perfection - was surprisingly the highlight of the evening. I say this because I'm not a pasta fan, and yet I devoured my dish entirely. The tiramisu wasn't the best I've had, but the generous portion I consumed acted as a creamy and satisfying end to the evening (I can assure you the experience wasn't as x-rated as it sounds).
The staff here treat everyone as if they were regulars, and they clearly love what they do. If you're not sure about a dish, they'll happily recommend you something to suit your tastes. I would highly suggest booking a table though, as it gets very busy, and walk-ins can easily be turned away empty handed.
Would I visit again? Of course! I will definitely be heading back.
Good food, great value and the staff are fantastic! I go several times a month, great place for those around the Camberwell area.
Most Amazing Pizza in South London. Well... This and La Querce in Honor Oak. But Caravaggio's prices are far more reasonable, service is super fast and the staff are very friendly.
The whole menu is great but really, I no lie, the pizza is phenomenal!
Best italian place in South London! Great food, brilliant portions, attentive staff and all for such great value for money. Just amazing.
Great food and value!. Authentic Italian food and really excellent value! Atmosphere is also really pretty and the waitstaff are Italian which adds to the authenticity. Really fast service too, and great decor! It's a lot bigger inside then it looks from the front door and there's even a tiny garden area!
Really good italian restaurant. Great value for money, attentive staff and most importantly vibrant atmosphere.
The food is great and cheap. The staff are friendly. It is just a great place for a nice cheap meal.
Really enjoyed this little treasure chest of a restaurant; we visited for lunch expecting panninis and pasta salads but instead were seated in the back which was beautifully decorated. Exceeded our expectations! :-)
This restaurant was the first one I visited when I first moved to South London to live with my friends for Uni. I think I chose it because I had seen good reviews for it on the internet and Italian is my favourite food anyway, so I thought why not?
What we need much more of in this country are the little local restaurants, putting fresh, well prepared food in front of their local customers with an understanding that with quality, in terms of service, ingredients and preparation, comes repeat busines
Caravaggios is a little Italian cafe primarily doing simple pastas complemented by a few other italian staples (such as Bruschetta and Risotto as well as a few daily specials). On the whole, there isnt much to say about this establishment. The food is pre
If you are looking for your local Italian then make sure you put Caravaggio on speed dial. It’s run by the loveliest people, the food is pretty decent and ridiculously cheap. But most importantly of all, they offer calzone.
I had a great evening when we visited Caravaggio, taking a chance on the restaurant on Camberwells strip was a pleasant surpise.
The service was fast and efficient, yet not over attentive and the food was absolutely fantastic, I was expecting an average meal as it was exceedingly affordable but with a full tummy, I refused to leave my plate unfinished as it tasted so good.
The only issue was that I ordered a rib eye steak that had to be returned as I asked for medium rare, and received a a rare steak. I didn't really mind as the service was speedy anyway, and they brought my meal out minutes later, and cooked to perfection.
I will definitely be returning to Caravaggio again, as I had a very pleasant meal, and it felt as if I was on holiday with the family restaurant atmosphere, decoration, and music.
Traditional italian restaurant. The family run atmosphere leads to an enjoyable and fun meal. Nearly always busy, and it is easy to forget your surroundings and feel like you are in Little Italy, New York City or even in the mother land itself, Italy!
The food is great and the relaxed nature allows you to create your own pizzas pretty much.
Good base and toppings and the pasta dishes go down a treat.
I look forward to returning!
Caravaggio is everything you'd expect from a traditional Italian restaurant. It's family run, cheap and cheerful, good standard Italian food! It is nearly always busy and can be a touch noisy but it's lively and fun.
A decent almost Italian experience; overall the food was good, but it feels like it's an Italian place aimed towards British people and not really genuinely Italian. For example, the carbonara had cream and basil.
I would probably recommend this to some UK friends but I don't think I'd come back here again in case I feel I'm missing home back in Italy.
Still, portions were satisfying and prices honest, so i feel it still deserves 4 stars.
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+5
One of the best Italian restaurants we have been. Food is authentic and tasty. Service is very good. Special menu was explained in details. Food and drinks are reasonable priced. It doesn’t look big from outside but It has a lot of space inside the restaurant. Free parking over the weekend or after 6:30pm nearby. We enjoyed our meal. Recommend to all!
Taglioni al salmone affumicato was delicious, creamy just how I like it with a good amount of salmon. What I didn’t like so much were the amount of tomatoes, too many for me. But, I really enjoyed the asparagus in the dish which was a first for me, when I’ve had this pasta elsewhere they haven’t had asparagus as part of the dish.
As a starter I tried the Bruschetta scamorza e pomodorini which I really enjoyed, lots of flavours that complimented each other well. However, my Italian friend didn’t agree, she stated it was mediocre and that the cheese wasn’t as described; it was mozzarella cheese instead.
She had the linguine alle vongole, which she would rate 3/5, nothing special.
Loved the atmosphere and the staff were very attentive and friendly.
My brother Vincent introduced us to this fabulous restaurant. The food is fabulous, the decor is tasteful. They serve haute cuisine dishes at very reasonable prices and have an excellent wine list. Very friendly staff. One of a kind, highly recommend.
Was going to get seafood pasta but was told that the food is halal so I opted for the steak which was good and very filling. Loved the portion size! Great service from the staff
We held our post wedding registry luncheon at Caravaggio for 55 guests. The service of Fernando and his team was brilliant.
They catered a wide range of dishes for our guests which were all excellent. Portion sizes were very generous as well.
Fernando decorated the room very well with simple decorations. He pays attention to detail and listened to our requests.
This is a lovely "Italian" restaurant. A gem in London. Would advise anyone to hold functions/parties here. The food is tantalising and the decor and atmosphere of the restaurant are homeley and warm.
Caravaggio made our special day incredible with tasty food, excellent wine and a warm 😊 from all the staff!
Bigger on the inside.
Really nice place.
Great atmosphere and friendly staff.
The food was very nice and filing.. Good portions sizes.
Family friendly
Also good for group bookings and birthdays.
Had an excellent dinner with an old friend last night and I'm so glad we went here. From the outside, it looked a little humdrum, but when we got inside the atmosphere was great. The service was friendly and attentive but not overbearing. The food was tasty. ( Goat cheese starter was really delicious) And the prices were surprisingly reasonable, especially for Camberwell.
If you want a place to eat and catch up with friends in the area, you can't do better than Caravaggio.
Came here just before the second lockdown. Very delicious and fulfilling meal! We had a little mix up with the order and got some king prawns we did not order for appetizer, but it turned out to be a good mistake.
Linguine with clams, two risottos and margherita pizza were all delicious. Finished with classics tiramisu and torta del nonna.
Not too bad. Decent pasta place for not too much. But quite unexceptional
Very tasty lasagne. Cherry cheese cake desert was also lovely. All members of our group enjoyed their meals and the service was friendly and helpful.
Recommended by friends...how have we never been here for their fantastic food and service. This is where Italians in London go to eat…
Truly delicious food, just the right amount of attentiveness and fun from the waiting staff and a great atmosphere. We’ll be back!
I have been coming to Caravaggio for many years and every time I come always I get treated so well.
Today I had an amazing special dish from the chef,which it was mixed skewers fish with lobster sauce.
Moreover as usual the staff members are so friendly and professional, they make you feel at home
My mother came from Naples and Today she was amazed how the food and the atmosphere was in Caravaggio
I love you and thank you once again
Forza ragazzi
Real authentic tasteful food; excellent fresh salads, great atmosphere and really friendly staff. Gem of a restaurant take a visit they will not disappoint.
Loved the ambience, it was very warm inside and I could feel it even before I got inside. The seafood and chicken pasta were really nice and tasty, possibly one of the best I’ve had. I like the wine selection I made, got a bottle and it was just perfect for the meal. Also got the Caravaggio pizza as takeout.
An absolutely amazing restaurant. The food was top quality. We had our work christmas party there recently and it was so nice. The customer service was excellent and the waiters were so friendly and funny. Great atmosphere. I will return to the Caravaggio's Italian Restaurant again. Definitely recommend it.
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