Guide to the best restaurants in Peckham

Discover Southern Indian cuisine at Ganapati. It's a low-key but colourful spot with indoor and outdoor tables. There's a concise lunch menu featuring thali meals and a dinner menu of a wide range of curries. Both the food and atmosphere are homey and inviting. Alcoholic drinks and kids' meals are also served.

Sample tempting Thai eats at The Begging Bowl. The conservatory dining room is airy and full of light. In this modern space you can sample elevated street food that celebrates the depth of Thai cooking. This place promises you authenticity, with ingredients sourced from Thailand and traditional cooking techniques.

Head to JB’s Soul Food for comforting Caribbean dishes served in a no-frills environment. The restaurant exterior is bright and colourful and there’s often a crowd outside. On the menu, expect favourite recipes like curries, patties, rice and peas, and Guinness punch to wash it all down.

Explore sophisticated South African flavours at Kudu. This family-run restaurant has a warm and rustic feel and blends traditional techniques with European innovations. You’ll find inventive seasonal recipes like peri peri duck hearts, English asparagus with goat’s curd, and biltong. There’s a weekend brunch and the wine list is South African too.

Lively neighbourhood restaurant Levan serves contemporary European cuisine. The atmosphere is cosy and the focus is on sustainability and bistronomy – upscale dishes in a friendly setting. Set menus are served and on Saturdays sharing plates are available too. There’s a broad selection of beers and wines as well.

Charming Italian restaurant Artusi is modern and full of light. The restaurant opened in 2014 and has menus on blackboards and a spacious table in front of the kitchen for big groups. Seasonal weekly menus are prepared with local ingredients and the pasta is made in-house. There’s a considered wine list too.

Get your pizza fix in Peckham at 081 Pizzeria. This vibrant and on-trend destination serves Neapolitan pizza that respects the classics whilst having a youthful feel. There are pizzas with varied toppings as well as Neapolitan small plates. Try a calzone or deep-fried pizza bun if you fancy something a bit different.

Family-run restaurant Peckham Bazaar dishes up pan-Balkan and Mediterranean mezze and grilled dishes. The dining room has a rustic look and terrace tables are also available. The seasonal menu changes each day but includes options like courgette fritters, Greek salad, and sourdough doughnuts. Wine, beer, and cocktails complete the experience here.

Check out Bánh Bánh for budget-friendly Vietnamese food. The restaurant is bright and contemporary, full of plants and bursts of colour. The menu includes small plates like spring and summer rolls and noodle dishes. Following Vietnamese conventions, the whole place goes meat-free every Monday. Drinks include cocktails and Vietnamese coffee.

Get a unique dining experience at Oi Spaghetti + Tiramisù. This cosy restaurant is in a specially-built cabin and has just four tables. It feels like a modern Italian home. The menu focuses on freshly-prepared spaghetti with your choice of sauce. Tiramisu is also served and there’s a small choice of wines.

For a traditional London meal in Peckham, visit M. Manze. This pie shop opened back in 1927 and still has an old-school green exterior and classic dining room. Get a meat or vegan pie served with liquor or gravy. Eels are available too plus hot drinks and soft drinks.

For traditional West African food in Peckham try Tiwa 'N' Tiwa. This compact and understated restaurant has a friendly atmosphere and a menu of classic dishes from the region. There are stews and meat and fish dishes, including dried fish or mackerel. This place is also a popular choice for takeaways.

Taste of Afghan is a no-frills restaurant dishing up generous portions of Afghan and Pakistani food. Inside you'll see a simple dining space with vibrant yellow walls. The varied menu has something for everyone, including meals for kids. Stews, curries, and kebabs are served, as well as authentic desserts.

Munch on pillowy steamed Taiwanese buns at Mr Bao. The Peckham restaurant is modern, lively, and spacious. The bao here are available with a variety of tempting fillings – marinated chicken and beef brisket are among the options. Brunch is served at weekends with on-theme options like salmon and onsen egg.

Try out vibrant Mexican and Venezuelan food in a friendly and welcoming setting at Cravings La Caretta. The restaurant is modest and colourful and the cuisine is all about authentic family recipes. You’ll get generous portions of street food like tacos and burritos, plus you can buy Mexican ingredients to take home.

Get a supersized slice of pizza from Voodoo Ray’s. Each pizza at these modern spots measures a whopping 22 inches so one or two pieces is enough for most people. In the colourful dining room you can try various tasty pies from a margherita to vegan recipes, along with cocktails or craft beer.

Get some award-winning pizza from Made of Dough. What began as a roving pizzeria is now a permanent eatery in Peckham. The space is airy and industrial. The menu offers a considered selection of pizza and bread and salad to go with it. Wine, beer, and cocktails are also available.

You'll notice Lovely House Dim Sum thanks to its colourful green facade. Inside, the dining room is simple and decorated with Chinese wall hangings. A range of dim sum with meat, seafood, and veggie fillings are available as well as plenty of classic Chinese recipes like sweet and sour chicken.

Try Kurdish cuisine at cool and low-key family-run eatery Yada’s Green Kitchen. The venue is informal and understated. You can bring your own alcohol to go with the rich Middle Eastern food served here. Wraps and sandwiches are available or you can feast on hummus followed by dumplings, stew, or grilled meat.

Head to Naïfs for sociable vegan dining. This contemporary bistro draws a varied crowd with its set menu formula. The restaurant has a simple look and the food is designed for sharing. Set menus include several dishes like smoked potatoes or sauerkraut fritters. Both the food and wine focus on sustainability.

Originally a popular pop-up and market stall, Taca Tacos is a laid-back spot offering genuine Mexican tacos and burritos with Californian flair, reflecting the founder's travels along the Pacific Coast. You can opt for tacos like chicken pibil or baja fish, or try the house speciality – a 6-hour slow-cooked Mexican beef combined with a mixture of robust chillies and seasonings. The group's second eatery in Peckham also boasts a garden space for open-air dining and margaritas.