Joanna's London

Joanna's, London Crystal Palace 56 Westow Hill - London

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Menu Joanna's

    • Sourdough & salted butter
    • Nocellara del Belice olives, Sicily
    • Crackling & apple puree
    • Polenta chips, parmesan & aioli
    • Padron peppers, Maldon sea salt
  • Burgers‎
    • Joanna’s Hamburger
    • Chargrilled halloumi & aubergine burger
    • Fried prawn burger
  • Mains‎
    • Tarragon & lemon roast breast & leg of chicken, bread sauce, grilled leeks & fries
    • Roast pork belly, caramelised black pudding, apple & ginger puree, buttered kale & grain mustard mash
    • Deep-fried fillet of cod, minted peas, thick cut chips & tartar
    • Pan fried sea bream, spinach, winter vegetable broth & salsa verde
    • Chargrilled calves liver, crispy bacon, buttery mash & shallot gravy
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Ratings of Joanna's

Opentable
Opentable
Last update on 16/12/2023
4,3
641 Reviews
Google
Google
Last update on 16/12/2023
4,5
896 Reviews

TA

Trip
Last update on 09/11/2023
4,0
596 Reviews

FT

First table
Last update on 29/05/2023
4,9
13 Reviews
Zomato
Zomato
Last update on 26/01/2023
4,3
43 Reviews

Joanna's wine list

  • Whites‎
    • Trebbiano, Rometta  2015 EMILIA ROMAGNA, IT 11%
    • Colombard, La Lande  2015 COMTE TOLOSAN, FR
    • Chenin Blanc Stormy Cape  2016 WESTERN CAPE, ZA
    • Fiano, Mandrarossa 2015 SICILY, IT
    • Sauvignon Blanc  Primera Luz  2016 CENTRAL VALLEY, CL 12%
  • Rose‎
    • Malbec, Bodegas Santa Ana  2016 MENDOZA, AR 13%
    • Zinfandel, De Gras  2016 COLCHAGUA VALLEY, CL 12%
    • Comte de Provence, La Vidaubanaise  2015 PROVENCE, FR 12.5%
  • Red‎
    • Sangiovese, Rometta  2015 EMILIA ROMAGNA, IT 12%
    • Bobal, Bodegas Covinas  2015 UTEC-REQUENA, ES
    • Carignan Vielles, Les Archeres  2015 LANG/ROUSSILLON, FR
    • Merlot, Primera Luz  2016 CENTRAL VALLEY, CL 12%
    • Tempranillo, Baluarte Roble 2015 NAVARRA, ES 13%
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Reviews

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Becky B Croft
+4.5
South london, for one reason or another, always falls short to the misconception of being the wrong side of the river, so I decided it was time, to try and change people's minds.

Sifting through my research of local independent eateries, the diamonds in the rough, said to incorporate a westend vibe of cocktails, service and of course delicious cuisine, brings me to Joanna's, nestled on Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, within the infamous 'triangle'.

Established since 1978, with window seats boasting the best views of the city, south london has to offer, cocktails with their own unique spin, and tempting treats of British comfort and international flair, Joanna's already holds a lot of promise to be the saviour of the south, changing unpopular opinion for the rest of time, and I was about to find out if all the hype lives up to my excitable expectations.

Arriving at Joanna's, my first impressions are that it looks immaculately clean. Large glass windows adorn the front of the restaurant and directly opposite, those glorious, talked about city views. Wood panelling throughout and decorating the bar, invoking a New York City bistro vibe, with a lively, yet, enjoyable atmosphere, accompanied with easy listening music, allowing for a speak easy venue.

Staff are decked out in smart attire, which equally matches their hospitable and professional service. Warm, welcoming, comfortable, clean cut, are the descriptions that spring to mind when thinking back to my enjoyable visit.

Once welcomed, and my reservation quickly located, I was asked as to wether I would like to be seated at my spacious table with the added bonus of the view, or, if I would like to first have a drink at the bar. Now, I think we all know me well enough as to what option I eagerly decided upon. "Espresso martini at the bar please".

Whilst on the subject of drinks, the cocktail list is extensive, with much loved classics and also Joanna's very own twists.

The Porn Star Martini, is in fact the best I have sampled anywhere, and yes I do really mean anywhere, and I have been to a lot of high standard bars. The venues twist on this sweet temptation is the tantalising passion fruit foam, sweet without being sickly, with delicate, balanced flavours, and of course, as with all Porn Stars, a shot of prosecco.

Another of the restaurant/bar's creations is the Smoked Apple and elderflower Martini. This is a theatrical crowd pleaser, and perfect for any self professed blogger and instagraming lover. Be sure to be at the bar when ordering this smoky delight, in order to capture the magic in all its glory.

Replacing the conventional starters place, I decided to order from the snacks listed on the brunch menu. Bread and salted butter, olives, padrón peppers and polenta chips with aioli dip. All of which were fresh and delicious, especially the thick cut, crispy Polenta chips which I would highly recommend.

Next up was Joanna's signature burger, cooked to ones taste, medium rare, which was perfectly executed, with smoked bacon, cheddar, club garnish, all inside a glazed bun, accompanied by thin, crispy fries and a crunchy coleslaw. All of the flavours complimented one another and the portion was HUGE. This was definitely not a problem, as it was so delicious I finished every last mouthful. Man vs food eat your heart out.

Deep fried fillet of haddock, with minted peas and thick cut chips. Another classic, comforting dish that you can never go wrong with. The fish was fresh, the batter was thin and crisp, not dripping in oil, which makes a refreshing change from other venues I have had similar from and the thick cut chips were fluffy and moorish.

Cocktails still flowing, it was time for dessert. Again, plenty of choice with many old time favourites. Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream, was a sizeable portion of heaven in a bowl and Joanna's tasting plate which combined "a bit of everything". Notably, the lemon cheese cake was my favourite, which is bizarre, as usually I am not a huge citrus fan, but the flavours were so perfectly composed that it created a refreshing, creamy delight on the taste buds. I fear I will not find another as good as Joanna's.

There was only one very small disappointment to the visit, the al a carte menu was unavailable and instead a Saturday brunch menu (12pm-3pm) took its place. This wasn't too problematic as there was still an array of gourmet goodies listed, but I feel having both options available would be of greater satisfaction for diners.

Another very small pointer to add, I would swap out one of the home made chocolate brownies, on the Joanna's dessert tasting plate (as you get two) for a small portion of sticky toffee pudding. Again a very small pointer, and not anything that could be considered a disappointment .

All in all Joanna's did it, they are the southern belle, the 'triangles' tantaliser, the west end vibe in south london connoisseurs have been seeking. A venue so good, that, in my opinion, is right up there with my all time favourite, Bob Bob Ricard, matching them on service and comfort foods without the murderous price tag.

The venue is perfect for brunchers, lunchers and cocktail drinking hunters. Families, couples and single diners. You will feel welcomed like you have stepped into an old friends home and attended to like you are in a 5* central london restaurant.

Unlike the Bermuda Triangle where you wouldn't want to get trapped, Crystal Palace's very own, has a mystical untouchable spot, where you can disappear into a world of enjoyment for a good few hours, but unfortunately, you have to leave eventually.
Aug 30, 2017
Zomato
Sammijoknows
+4.5
South is not a place I visit often, but a trip to see my dear friend Valentina (senior writer for Cook & Pour) and het new baby presented an opportunity to check out the food offering south of the river. I do love trying new places and discovering new food. You can comfortable in your own zone. We were also joined by Pascal who was visiting London for a couple of weeks.

Crystal Palace's high street reminds me of Primrose Hill. A small village vibe with independence dominating the street. No flood of well known chains here.

Joanna's is a brasserie which reminds me of Cafe Boheme in Soho.  It had remnants of French style, but the menu itself is not predominantly French cuisine. There is a small terrace outside which I would see more for smokers as the noise and pollution from high street traffic is not appealing. I guess it depends on how badly you want the sun. On our visit, the warm day did not affect us as the air conditioning is on point.

Our dining experience began with burrata and heritage tomato for Valentina with the freshest tasting tomato and creamiest texture for the cheese. I had grilled squid and avocado, with the squid being tender and not at all tough.

For our maim course, Pascal joined us and I defaulted to my second favourite meat of chicken thigh, romesco, and grilled leeks. Valentina had chilli king prawns salad with peas, radish, baby gem - fresh and healthy. Pascal opted for a large helping of steak with chunky chips.

A fantastic dining experience in an area which is slowly creeping up my list of options for buying in. A nice area, good transportation links. The people seem really friendly and if my buddy feels comfortable there with a new born, it says a lot abotu the area.
Jul 31, 2017
Zomato
Kim Charmaine Miller
+5
This was a really nice restaurant, the staff are really polite and make you feel so welcome. For starter I had the 'special' for the day which was lobster linguini, portion was just right and you could taste how fresh the lobster was...lovely start to the meal. I followed this with the pan fried sea bass, potatoes and green beans- the sea bass was crispy on the outside with soft/flaky flesh cooked to perfection. The only downside was the overall dish could have had a bit more taste to it as it was quite basic with flavours. For dessert was the sticky toffee pudding with ice cream- one word Amazing!
I will definitely be returning
Jan 04, 2016
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Now Open
Monday:
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM - 10:30 PM

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