European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Purley

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Love Purley
Love Purley
97/100 (536 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Seafood
Mediterranean
Portuguese
European
Mediterranean
Portuguese
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
European
Portuguese
Seafood
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had a lovely evening at Love Purley staff were fantastic ambiance is lovely and food was absolutely gorgeous. So nice to have something a bit..."
Lisa Hill
"Just returned from a fantastic evening at Love Purley. Food was delicious and cooked perfectly, and the presentation was beautiful. The service was..."
Steph Lopes
"I went for a early quiet birthday dinner on a Monday evening. Service was professional and once the waiter had a couple more tables to serve it..."
Jenny Choi
"Amazing food, amazing service, the other reviewers use of "astonishing" is fitting. This might be one of the best meals I've had out, which another..."
Katie S
"We very much enjoyed our evening at Love Purley. The owner really made sure we enjoyed the food and drink choices we made, always checking in on us...."
Janet piedrahita
"Lovely restaurant, fab service and our waiter was very friendly. The food was great but we felt the cataplana was slightly on the small side for 2,..."
James D'Souza
"Went here for a birthday meal and also the seafood festival. Have to say the food here is excellent and reasonably priced, while the owner/host and..."
Walid Basma
"Excellent food. Excellent Service.....Will definitely return, what a lovely little..."
Claire henderson
"Three of us had a great evening at Love Purley today. The food and wine were excellent, as was the service. It was a relaxed and warm atmosphere...."
Steven Johnson
"Nice little restaurant, tastefully decorated. Food was exceptional- I had the lobster risotto which had an abundance of seafood and plenty of..."
Katie Lou
O Farol
O Farol
94/100 (1662 ratings)
Restaurants
Portuguese
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Cafe
Healthy
Cafe
Portuguese
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Vegan Tacos
Cakes
Black Tiger Prawns
Fish
Salad
Beef Skewers
Tea
Club Sándwich
Flat White
Eggs Benedict
Full english breakfast
Tapas
Tapas
Garlic bread
Pancakes
Sirloin Steak
Penne
Cod
Prawns
Lobster
Picado
Wagyu Brunch Burger
Espatada Regional
Toasts
Super Bock Draught
Cake
Beef
Chorizo
Fried
Birthday cake
Lobster
Granola
Healthy
Portuguese
Diner
Mediterranean
Café
European
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Family style
Delivery
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Have been looking for a new place for breakfast having gone to all the more obvious locations like Priory Farm. O Farol is definitely now on our..."
Tom Raffield
"Whenever I've walked past here it's been too busy to get a seat and now I know why! So glad I got to go today. The staff are lovely and really..."
SAMANTHA ELLIS
"Lovely little gem in Croydon. From the front, not clear that there is restaurant sitting in the back. Food was really well cooked and tasty. Had the..."
Claire Gray
"I'm extremely pleased with the service Nuno provided for my daughter's birthday cake. Professional, friendly and attentive to detail. In the picture..."
Vanessa Alves
"Went for lunch with my son. Really good service and great choice of food. It's a great spot in..."
Nana Crawford
"We've recently had our baby 1st anniversary party, great service, great food, nice cosy Portuguese restaurant, definitely..."
Bruno Silva
"Went for dinner at this place. Wonderful little restaurant attentive waitress and chef's. The food was of high quality with rich in taste..."
C4 UNO
"Really great place. Food was delicious and the staff were fantastic. Went for my friends birthday and when I told the waitress it was friends..."
jubed
"Sweet little cafe where you can get a glimpse of Portugal. Fresh dishes and friendly..."
Sheila
"The best club sandwich I’ve ever had in my life. The cafe is beautifully decorated and makes you feel like you have stepped into a Portuguese..."
Serena Williams
"Wonderful breakfast this morning. I asked if the toppings for my granola could be changed, really wanted the caramelised bananas that were available..."
Rima K
"Lovely authentic Portuguese cuisine served with a very friendly smile. Cannot fault and will definitely be back...."
marc mulligan
"Food was a good portion for the price and tasted great, (I had the grilled halloumi sandwich). Took a little while to come but they were very busy...."
Victoria Symonds
"O Farol.. OMG. From the warm welcome that greeted us as we walked in, through the help with food and wine choices, a great looking specials board and..."
neill collier
"Lovely Portuguese cafe. Nice decor and friendly staff. More seating at the rear. Large breakfast options but unfortunately none gluten..."
Smd
"Very good atmosphere, service and delicious Portuguese style food. You can book a table in advance and you can even use as a quiet space for work...."
Litinha Moreninha
"I have ordered from here online often and the food has been superb. A few months ago I popped in to see a beautiful array of desserts and patisseries..."
Samantha D’souza
Wine Gallery
Wine Gallery
92/100 (115 ratings)
Restaurants
Portuguese
Wine Bar
European
Wine Bar
Portuguese
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
European
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Wine Bar
European
Portuguese
Mediterranean
Reservations
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very nice and cosy place. Can buy rosaries and other memorabilia too. A vast array of frozen foods in the fridge both cooked and uncooked meats. Nice..."
C Philips
"Wonderful addition to Purley. Great coffee and lunch options such as chicken escalope sandwiches and pasta dishes. The octopus salad is simply a must..."
Elliot Kuruvita
"The taste of Portugal just around the corner! How lucky are we to find this precious place of nice people and good food? Went for lunch and had a..."
Marina dos Santos
"Very friendly and welcoming. I had a takeaway black beer and vegetarian quiche, both were delicious and very reasonably priced...."
charlotte baby
"Really friendly, welcoming place. Fabulous deli with a great selection of Portuguese food and wines. The home-made Portuguese sausages are fantastic...."
Marc Gillham
"Nice to go somewhere different! Friendly/homey service and great wine surrounded by colorful art. They have food as well which is ok but I would come..."
Jenny Hallebro
"A beautiful gallery with special types of Portuguese Wine, delicious cheese, chorizo, olives and wonderful paintings for sale. The nice staff and..."
Tiara Cascais
"Very cozy, quiet and comfy place for a relaxed evening. Food was sublime, the homemade alioli was incredible. Always a very warm welcome..."
Wayne Chuter
"Welcoming owners, gorgeous wine and the art makes the visit an experience. The cheese and meat board is..."
Lynda Howarth
"If you want a fresh meat that is the perfect place! Friendly staff and a hot coffee! I..."
Ludia Silva
"Lovely meal and Portuguese wine with my lovely wife. Very friendly place. We really love..."
Andrei Petre
"Great selection of wine, Portuguese food and paintings. Lovely atmosphere and good..."
Albiona Totri
"Great food and great people working there very kind to you and great..."
E1_martins
"Very good service! Friendly staff,good meet! And lovely..."
ludiaflavia silva
"Wonderful wine. Lovely staff and what a great portuguese..."
Judy Edwards
"Great selection of Portugease wines, nice decoration and good..."
Jeremy Viegas
"Lovely little cafe/deli. Super friendly staff and great food and..."
Emma KS
"Amazing experience, very nice food and tasty..."
Orsolya Gabor
Zero Quattro
Zero Quattro
91/100 (1383 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Bruschette
Pasta
Ribs and Chicken Wings Combo
Onion Soup
Pesto
Salad
Calzone
Squash
Fish
Calamari
Lamb Cutlets
Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
Spaghetti carbonara
Risotto
Casserole
Garlic Cheese Bread
Carpaccio
Veal
Seafood Casserole
Gnocchi
Gamberoni Al Aglio
Penne
Soufflé Al Cioccolato
Swordfish
Veal Parmigiana
Prawns
Lasagne
Calamari
Bruschetta
Beef
Profiteroles
Aubergine
Lasagne
Baked Ziti
Tagliatelle
Zuppe De Pesce
Italian
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely food 💚 Very friendly staff. Loved today's experience. Thank you for making it a wonderful evening for us. Totally recommend this..."
Vivina Vincent Vijay
"My partner and I love going to Italian restaurants. We were puzzling ourselves which one was our favourite and of course we decided on Zero Quattro...."
Imogen M. Vasey Carr
"On a dreary winter's evening this was a tonic for the soul. We didn't book (it was Monday) so we had the choice of tables among our family group. The..."
Bruce VAIR-TURNBULL
"My wife had the chicken risotto (with mushrooms) and I had the Calzone. The food was great. The missus said her risotto was better than some of the..."
Bryan Chan
"Really great lunch and family get together yesterday (Saturday 24 Sep 2022) at Zero Quattro in Purley. The welcome was warm, the food excellent and..."
Anthony Carter
"Great service and great food. Came here for a local night out and have read good things about the place......it did not disappoint. Portion sizes..."
Nurain Mussani-Sherwood
"My family and I came in today and I will tell you the service was exceptional and the food was amazing. They use the finest and freshest ingredients..."
get lashed
"The best Italian food I've ever had! The service was top notch and the food was outstanding. The highlight for me was the lasagna, superb taste and..."
priya katke
"Myself and 2 mates decided to find something local for a change and saw this gem not too far from one of our houses and so we decided to pop in on a..."
Dilan Dudhaiya
"Wow wow wow! Food is wholesome! Just a perfect place, with a bit of rain, a short walk on cobble stones from the car park, romantic music that takes..."
Preet Bhamra
"Visit this evening Wife and daughter wanted to eat out Good food service friendly Could have stayed all night Will return..."
Jonathan Evans
"Great food and the staff were very polite and understanding when it came to us taking a long time to..."
Kevin D'Cruze
"Went over and above expectations. Turned my partner’s birthday into one that he will never forget. Due to the vibrancy and the freshness of the..."
Gemma
"Nice restaurant, good ambience, excellent service and great..."
S. Luke Alexander
"very tasty, nice and cozy atmosphere. I will definitely..."
Victoria Voronina
"Been coming here for years. Antonio is a legend. Food is consistently..."
Saleem Ghamy
"One of the best Italian food restaurants I have been to, it's the second time that I attend and they keep the good service and food, lovely staff and..."
Diana M
"Welcoming restaurant with excellent food. Well worth a..."
stu jeffery
"The best restaurant I have eaten at in the whole country, heavenly food, amazing ambience and super friendly staff! More than 5..."
Neha Korde
"Great place, service was great, food was amazing and atmosphere was perfect. Will be going..."
Hannah C
Obia Ristorante, Vinoteca, Bar
Obia Ristorante, Vinoteca, Bar
78/100 (568 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Carbonara
Pesto
Beef
"Great food and wine. Third visit since it opened. Pasta and sea food is immense and everything is very well seasoned. For purley it's a different..."
John Maynard
"Amazing food with a fantastic atmosphere! Would highly recommend this..."
Toni Da Silva
"Really impressed with the food, location, staff, wine list and will definitely be back. It is not a cliched restaurant with the same old dishes on..."
Niall Urquhart
"10 of us ate here last night and each and everyone enjoyed everything! Good food and yummy desserts. Even their take away, couldn't finish my pizza,..."
Jennai Williams
"3 of us had an excellent meal at Obia last night. The staff were without exception charming, efficient and attentive but not excessively so. Food..."
John Grundy
"Just had lunch at this very local Italian and it was delightful. Excellent food, perfectly presented and the waiter was first class too. We chose the..."
Mark Cooper
"Food was lovely. Staff were friendly. We did have a minor hiccup with 1 meal out of 12 people but it was sorted with no fuss and discounted so we..."
Akilah Greyson
"Great food cocktails and desserts. The place looks amazing inside and out. The staff were very knowledgable and service was great. Nik, Marco and the..."
Breejesh Patel
"Went for wife's birthday celebration meal . We have been meaning to visit this restaurant since it opened. Must say, excellent service, excellent..."
Alan Frankham
"Lovely restaurant. Staff ever so friendly and accommodating. My wife had a tasty bday meal and my son (4) was made to feel very welcome. Highly..."
Andrew Bailey
"We received a great welcome into this newly and tastefully refurbished restaurant. Fantastic pasta and house wine and the service efficient, friendly..."
BevCarter &DaveMullarkey
"A very friendly warm welcome on arrival. Atmosphere pleasant and food very good. All staff were very efficient and go out of their way to ensure you..."
Liz Dombrandt
Mekan
Mekan
72/100 (705 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
European
Middle Eastern
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Turkish
Gluten Free Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Calamari
Calamares
Lamb chops
Prawns
Hummus
Moussaka
Kabobs
Halloumi
Salad
"Best place to eat in Purley! Friendly staff, huge portions, tasty food, best Turkish I've eaten, reasonable prices. Definitely will..."
Keziah Mulholland
"Great food, as expected and some even better than expected! The menu is varied and inexpensive but the quality of all dishes we tried were very good,..."
john wesseling
"Great food at Mekan, great for a evening with the wife or party with friends. Food and service is always good..."
Mike Murray
"I love this place! They provide marvelous meals, their menu is rich, The cook in that restaurant is an expert, I enjoy very much eating all their..."
Santiago Pope
"Certainly a place worth trying, the food is great and fresh, the rates are affordable and it is constantly neat here. Great..."
Zachary Edelstein
"Nice Turkish restaurant in Purley. I visited this place when they just opened and always been good since..."
Stefan Hyun Lee
"This is clearly one of the most pleasant place to eat in the area. Anytime I go there I am very glad. They always keep their high level service and..."
A Tyler
"Excellent food and good value for money, I am now a regular! The lamb was cooked to..."
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