Neighbourhood bistro serving vegan cuisine. Menu consists of bread service, snacks, mains and desserts. Dishes can be ordered individually or family style with the option of a vegan set menu. Offers vegan dishes such as kohl-rabi and pear ceasar, mushroom broth with semolina dumplings and an almond and barley ice cream sandwich with fennel caramel. Drinks menu is focused on natural wines, seasonal cocktails, ciders and beers. Offers house made kombucha and sodas. Booking recommended. Last seating 9:30pm. Instagram @naifsrestaurant. Reported fully vegan August 2021. Open Wed-Sat 18:00-23:00. Closed Sun-Wed.
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56 Goldsmith Rd, South East London, England, SE15 5TN
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Last update on 18 Sep 2024 by IamLisette
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27 Reviews
First Review by ChristiePhillips
mdbhuntley
Points +92
The best restaurant in South London? - Edit
I’ve been to naïfs three times now and each time it’s been exceptional. The menu varies with the seasons and is served family style, so no hard choices! It’s always filling, wholesome, and simple yet inventive. The atmosphere is super friendly and welcoming with none of the pretence that sometimes comes with good restaurants or vegan places. Go!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-18
Pros: Everything is vegan , Intimate & homely setting , Sourdough from local bakery served
Cons: Not cheap - set price
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GijsJazz
Points +558
Amazing vegan culinary experience - Edit
Carefully crafted menu full of surprising flavors and original creations. A rich palette of flavors, making you taste vegetables in ways you didn't know was possible. This is a great culinary experience, not just for a vegan restaurant, but for any restaurant!
Read moreThe atmosphere is very cosy and the staff very friendly, they take time to chat. The set menu is very diverse and makes it easy, you can try everything. Lot of drinks options.
Pros: Great mocktails, Great chocolademousse , Friendly staff
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JohnBrownlow
Points +156
Intimate place with great food and friendly service - Edit
Unpretentious but a lovely experience. The staff were super welcoming and the food was great. We went on a Friday evening to celebrate my daughter's birthday and it was bustling and had a great vibe. It's a quirky little place with an open kitchen and a small cocktail bar. We had starters and the set menu served "family style" so the four dishes all arrived together and we just helped ourselves. The desserts were equally good. All the food was well-presented and tasty and there was plenty of local sourdough bread to mop up the sauces and dressings.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-26
Pros: Friendly service, Lentil pate, Cocktails
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BarrieBullen
Points +15
Fantastic - Edit
One of the most delicious vegan meals I have ever had in a friendly and easy ambiance. Can’t wait to go back.
Read morePros: Fantastic menu, Wonderful service , Friendly atmosphere
Cons: None, None , None
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Points +22294
Naifs - Edit
This place is listed on the Michelin guide for a reason, the food and service are both excellent. Every dish was beautifully presented (see photos) and everything was incredibly delicious. I also appreciated the natural wines offered by the restaurant. The staff were incredibly kind and the restaurant atmosphere was laid-back. I definitely eat here again.
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AmyKateLeese
Points +332
The definition of a hidden gem 💎 - Edit
Family owned and run by wonderful, welcoming humans who immediately make you feel at home.
Read moreObsessed, Naifs exudes comfort and charm alongside sensational flavours and seasonal offerings. Moreish plant based sharing plates and intricately crafted cocktail, honestly what more could you want?
Pros: Fully vegan, Top tier service, Fab drinks
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sivvyb
Points +1117
Cute family owned vegan restaurant - Edit
Lovely little place with a real homely feel. The food is all seasonal with a set menu for £30, served mezze style. Everything is delicious and the service is very friendly. Highly recommended
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DebbieWilbur
Points +352
Absolutely amazing - Edit
So good. Everything is perfect here. The staff / owners are so friendly and helpful and the food is amazing. Set tasting menu changes about 6 times a year.
Read moreWe had everything on the menu and it was all perfect.
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signallights
Points +141
Need more stars - Edit
Delicious food, lovely staff, great cocktails.
Read moreNew favourite restaurant in london.
Pros: All the food , All the drinks , All the staff
Cons: If I was picky the mousse desert was a bit simple
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ewebber
Points +117
Wonderful - Edit
I loved this place.
Read moreIntimate setting, friendly staff and delicious food.
The menu is set and seasonal and everything is vegan and wonderful.
Pros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere
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PhoebeCarterr
Points +95
Incredible tasting menu - Edit
This is some of the most creative vegan food I've had all based around seasonal vegetables. All the dishes work so well together and are a great way to try new dishes and flavour combinations. The lentil pate starter is a must! Great value and staff are very friendly and passionate about the food.
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CliveHughes
Points +267
Something different - Edit
Tried Naifs out for the first time. Great ambience, friendly, laid back but efficient. It's a set menu of about 6 dishes which changes every couple of months. You can order starters and dessert separately. That means you get a lot of tastes and textures in one sitting. Really tasty.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-10
Pros: Delicious food, Set menu (so no agonizing over choosing one dish)
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marikaweinhardt
Points +5853
New favourite restaurant! - Edit
A pitch perfect dining experience at this tucked-away gem. There's the friendly and enthusiastic welcome from the family that runs it. The seasonal set sharing menu means you only have to decide if you want to add appetisers or dessert - both are manageable but you'll be nicely full without. There's the thoughtfully curated drinks list - we loved the Cava. All served from appealing crockery and glassware. There's the homely, twinkly dining room with bunting and origami decorations in a Scandi chic sort of way. And there's the excellent neo-soul playlist.
Read moreThe food is a flavour sensation and mainly a celebration of veggies, changing every 8 weeks or so. The small plates - Germanic in winter and Mediterranean in summer - complement each other perfectly. All so good it was impossible to rank any of them below first place 😊
Highly recommended for a romantic date night or special occasion. Worth crossing town for if you're not local - lucky you if you are!
Pros: Bottomless bread
Cons: How am I 3 years late to the party?!
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wjm
Points +78
Fabulous! - Edit
Had a lovely Saturday evening dinner here. Fully vegan and sharing concept. Very friendly service and gorgeous neighborhood atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Amazing friendly service , Delicious sharing plates , Great wine selection
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mem123
Points +20
Delicious - Edit
We tried the new menu and it was absolutely delicious. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Very impressive price for the quality of the food and wine
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DarenTownsend
Points +16
Great food and cocktails - Edit
Absolutely loved it. From walking in to last mouthful... Great all round.
Read morePros: Super friendly , Great food
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christie321
Points +73
Brilliant - Edit
Ticked every box; fresh, seasonal, vegan, amazing flavours, lovely staff, good vibe, reasonable price. Highly recommend for a nice dinner
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hollyjfarmer
Points +106
Delicious food and LOVELY staff - Edit
The food was amazing and 100% vegan, definitely recommend getting a dessert as well! The staff were lovely and great with recommending things to try 🙌🏽
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Food was delicious , GREAT staff
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MickLyall
Points +21
Naifs Sept 2021 - Edit
Thank you Naifs for beautiful food and welcoming atmosphere.
Read moreEvery dish was outstanding, your chocolate birthday cake was the star❤️
Pros: Friendly ,accommodating people , Beautiful food
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LauraClaire
Points +18
Amazing 10/10 - Edit
We had the vegan set menu, which was amazing. Such tasty and inventive food. Good portion sizes too! Really friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Great for a special occasion or date night!
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere
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AnjaRekeszus
Points +11
A truly unique dining experience - cozy, colorful, and creative - Edit
Me and my flatmates went to Naifs to celebrate one of our own's MA degree with a nice meal, and we are so glad that we did.
Read moreAnne and the team were incredibly personable and friendly, which really stood out to us. As somebody who has worked many years in hospitality, one can tell that there is clearly a very tight-knit team at work here who does what they do out of and with love. We really enjoyed the concluding chat with the kitchen team about the amazingly delicious olive oil they served us with the bread - it comes straight from the chef's uncle's olive plantation!
The atmosphere was really lovely as well, and a lot of thought clearly went into it: there were lots of candles, soft light, beautiful serving plates. We found the decor very tasteful in general: the restaurant has a cozy, but elevated "bistro" feel to it which makes it the perfect place for a broad variety of occasions.
We had the set menu, which at 27 GBP came at very good value. The menu really demonstrated just how colorful vegan and vegetarian spreads can be: the colors on the table alone were such a delight to behold! Needless to say it also all tasted amazing. We particularly liked the mushrooms in lemony broth, the dhal and the aubergine stew. Every dish had a creative spin on it that made it into something we had never tasted in that way before. The wine that was recommended to us was very nice as well.
We finished our meal with a selection of British cheeses, which was very well put together. Naifs focuses on seasonal and regional ingedrients, which is another factor that really convinced us, and which is something that more restaurants should focus on.
Whether you're a veggie or not: if you want to dine at an all around truly special place, you need to try Naifs. Keep up the awesome work, guys - we will be back very, very soon.
Pros: Creative menues , Seasonal, regional ingredients
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SamIvermee
Points +34
Higher end vegan/veggie food - Edit
Had a really nicr evening at Naifs. Great staff, incredible food, all round lovely experience.
Read moreA bottle of wine, two sample menus, a dessert and a cocktail came to about £100. Great place for a special dinner.
Pros: Everything was vegan or had a vegan option
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tracymcdavis
Points +17
So lucky to be local! - Edit
I am lucky enough to have Naifs just down the road from us. It's a high end restaurant that is 100% vegetarian, and about 50% vegan. The Sunday set menu is great value with 3 courses for £20. A real treat of a place. And the cocktails are wonderful :-)
Read moreThe team are all absolutely lovely - it's a real family affair - and are able to help with everything.
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SazCat
Points +15
Insanely good food and most selfless staff! - Edit
Adorable decorations, comfy seats and the food is to die for. I had the goats cheese pasta and I have no doubt that it tasted better than Padella! Every dish was AMAZING and when we accidentally left a bag, one of the staff members dropped it off at my work! Really went above and beyond 🙌
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options,friendly staff,easy booking
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sprouted1
Points +77
incredible food - Edit
Really amazing food and a menu so inspired that it was a struggle to make a selection. Fortunately the great drinks selection helped us get going!
Read moreThe idea of sharing plates for starters and then choosing a main each was great. The main itself was not massive (but priced accordingly), leaving space for dessert. That was lucky as the almond & barley ice cream sandwich with fennel caramel was one of the best vegan desserts I've ever had!
Nicely designed space too and super friendly staff.
Updated from previous review on 2019-12-17
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FedericaFormichi
Points +28
Great vegan dishes - Edit
Super cozy restaurant. Great for a chilled date or a dinner with a friend. Great costumer service and half of menu is vegan!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: No special dishes
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ChristiePhillips
Points +42
This is Amazing!! - Edit
Great service and well looked after. If you’re looking for refined Vegan / veggie food which celebrates veg, get here quickly!
Read moreWe were greeted by a very friendly host who showed us to our table. She took us through the options and clearly outlined all the vegan specific dishes for me.
We were then given the drinks list which has clearly had a lot of thought gone into it by the barman. Selection of cocktails but we went for the recommended orange wine- to die for!
Fava bean hummus - glorious! And their Kohl Rabi and apple salad is beautiful.
Next up was a mushroom broth with Semolina dumplings. Friggen delightful.
Last, chocolate mouse with smoked hazelnuts. A perfect finish.
They have an open kitchen too so aren’t afraid to hide.
Just go!
Pros: Lots of Began Option, Felt like you were in their extended kitchen home, Warm friendly and delicious!
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