Levan European Restaurant and Bar Peckham Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was so delicious - we had the Chef's menu and it was *chef's kiss*!"
• "The taste was just divine, showcasing the best the restaurant has to offer."
• "The combination of ingredients is original, often unique but always works perfectly."
• "Homemade sourdough bread made by the Chef himself was the best bread and butter, served warmed."
• "The stracciatella hazelnut appetizer was absolutely delectable!"

Cons:

• "The food was SO underwhelming. The horseradish ice cream and fish main course were so lackluster."
• "The broth of the moules frites was lacking depth of flavor."
• "The gnocchi was awful, lackluster, and the greens they were served with were very tough."
• "Some of the dishes didn’t quite hit the spot, and the broth of the moules frites was lacking depth of flavor."
• "The food was just ‘fine’ and the portions were very small for what ended up being an expensive meal."

Service and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The service is just exceptional. The team are so welcoming, friendly and really make you feel at home."
• "Sitting at the chef's table provided a front-row seat to the culinary magic happening in the kitchen."
• "Service was friendly and helpful, with the restaurant's atmosphere nicely buzzing."
• "The staff were welcoming, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Moreover, service was also quick and impeccable."
• "The atmosphere this time around wasn’t great as we were sat by the window near the door."

Cons:

• "Service was incredibly slow. We only received our third course after 1 hour 15 minutes."
• "Service was poor. Different waitresses kept reminding us how much time we have left until they need the table."
• "Service was very surly and waitress was borderline rude but you can't have it all!"
• "Staff weren’t as attentive as they could have been on a quiet Wednesday night."
• "Got ‘told off’ for sending emails on my laptop - apparently laptops are banned during dinner time."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "Amazing price, all meals came decorated you can feel that there is care and love for those prepare."
• "The wine list is very good and the house wines tend to be very good and best priced."
• "From a price point, I would say it’s value for money."
• "The flavours were original and the balance was just right, which gives delicious plates!"
• "The quality standards of the food at Levan are always excellent, and the midweek lunch deals are a steal."

Cons:

• "The steak was a very small portion of flank steak served with an herby sauce."
• "Only downside for us was the bill considering the portion sizes."
• "It was £25 for a small chicken breast with some purée and one piece of broccoli."
• "Food was good but much too pricey for the portions that arrived. We were still hungry when we left."
• "If you want average food in tiny portions for amounts that make you feel robbed, then this is the place for you."

Location and Accessibility

Pros:

• "The location is quite strategic in Peckham and the interior design is sober, and cool at the same time."
• "Only a minute away from the station, Levan is a favourite restaurant of mine in Peckham."
• "Nice little restaurant next to the Peckham and Rye station."
• "Right by Peckham Rye station, this is a cosy and intimate restaurant."
• "Located in the up and rising Peckham. Simple but comforting decor."

Cons:

• "The atmosphere wasn’t great as we were sat by the window near the door which does not shut properly."
• "Levan is in the old Peckham Refreshment Rooms, which always used to be ok but not that great."
• "It's still Peckham SE15, and you need to think again carefully about your prices."
• "Situated on a random road sandwiched between numerous barber shops throwing their own little 'parties'."
• "For a place with such a large wine menu, they could be more attentive with topping up glasses."