Big Red (Deptford)

• My caesar salad was not exactly healthy but the fabulous dressing was zingy &
• Husband's Fiorentina was exactly what the doctor ordered (in his words) and that and some garlicky doughballs later
• We weren't sat in the bus as it appeared a birthday party was in full flow
• We're already planning a return visit with a group of friends in tow to better appreciate the atmosphere and catch up over their large communal tables and a couple of vinos
• When said children are at that awkward age gap it makes things even harder
• S six months off being a teenager (but already looks and acts like one) and the other is still a child who wants to play games and requires a lot of stimulation
• Even if the younger one is one of the fussiest eaters known to man
• S more of a yard with a table football machine and some seating
• Then Deptford is where you need to be heading
• The overspill of Goldsmiths has definitely helped the success of Big Red (Deptford) as it was full with Students
• The menu boasts a list of Artisan Pizzas with a whole range of different toppings
• The Baby Chorizo with Dough Balls and Garlic Bread with Cheese and Honey were our starter choices
• I think the dough balls could have been accompanied with a dip as they were a little dry and not very exciting
• Coriander and a Lime wedge was the topping of the Brazilian
• This was another great tasting Pizza with the added factor of Earth and Zing courtesy of the Coriander and Lime
• Neither of the options was too sloppy in the middle and both were light and thin
• T get round to these as we were off to the Model Market in Lewisham afterwards
• The space has been used very well with a bar that was busy
• A self contained Cinema which sounded like a club and garden with a sand pit out the back
• With all these features the place is perfect for families with kids during the day
• I know people are raving on about Pizza Pilgrims at the moment
• Repping South East London and really good prices this is my new Pizza joint
• This themed restaurant is a much more pleasant experience than it's exterior would have you believe
• Mozzarella and hot chilli) and it was certainly the best meal I've had on a top deck even including boozy Friday night bus chips slathered in sauce
• I wonder whose genius idea it was to have a bus as a restaurant
• The interior is more spacious than is seems and much cleaner than typical public transport
• I opted for the veggie Gardinera which was delicious and didn't take too long
• My only concern was the tipsy people tend to get a little rowdy in the smoking area outside
• You can opt to sit inside the bus itself or in the restaurant area that faces the bus and this was where we were placed &ndash
• I quite liked being in dimly lit restaurant with the vantage point of being able to look at the bus and see the diners inside it
• The lighting is dim and any apprehensions regarding pretence
• ) or it being too staged are rapidly allayed when we walk in and see rows of pinned pictures of London buses drawn by local children
• As we are welcomed with smiles and drinks &ndash
• A good array of mocktails for me (their Virgin Mojito was so zingy and refreshing) First impressions
• It is family friendly and it is cool but clearly not too cool for school
• Well fed is not the word to describe how things were to unfold over the next couple of hours
• The feast commenced with grilled chicken skewers served with lemon and rosemary &ndash
• These were so light and perfect for spring with a burst of citrus tang but I just loved the Caponata (roasted aubergine with herbs and spices)
• The beetroot salad though was strangely moreish &ndash
• This was a working day and I was starved salads and proteins weren&rsquo
• A selection of pasta dishes including Bigoli pasta with Italian sausage and pesto spaghetti featured but the pasta highlight for me
• Had to be the fresh ravioli with chervil and lemon butter &ndash
• Presented invitingly and with such a creamy filling
• I managed to squeeze in just a couple of slices of pizza (both of which were gluten free)
• T complaining about but the problem with having a sweet tooth (or in my case
• Sweet teeth) is that there is always room for dessert
• We were spoilt rotten with three of them
• Chocolate brownies (which were in handy bitesize chunks
• An alcohol infused knickerbocker glory and a banoffee pie with a luxuriously sweet toffee sauce
• Attentive and welcoming and whether you are coming with a group of friends to celebrate an occasion
• They also have a room with a stage used for live comedy and film screenings
• The vinaigrette was tasty and slightly sweet probably made with white balsamico and garlic infused olive oil
• The lamb ragu was too overpowering a sauce for the subtlety of a good potato gnocchi
• He did complain that the toppings were a bit dull
• Nderlust is a new pop up restaurant that is housed in The Big Red on Deptford Church Street
• Who is part of Fleisch Mob and this is their newest venture
• With it being Sunday we obviously ordered the beef with all the trimmings
• T see under the beef is the most amazing carrot I have ever eaten
• I am SO fussy when it comes to cooked carrots and these were beyond words
• The new owner is very friendly
• The ambience is very chilled and the food is amazing

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