Numidie

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Tue Jun 12 2012

Despite many competitors in the Crystal Palace triangle, this recently refurbished French-Algerian bistro has won local hearts. Colourful lampshades and glass lanterns throw beads of light on to the dining room’s burnt-orange walls, creating a cosy atmosphere that complements an equally heartening, good-value menu.

A starter of duck börek, with tender morsels of breast and a jammy relish inside crisp pastry, began the meal as it was set to continue. Couscous and tagines dominate the main courses, and a flavoursome merguez sausage came with fluffy steamed couscous and sweet pepper relish. Dessert, sumptuous cinnamon-spiced crêpes berber, arrived with toasted almonds, honey and ice-cream.

Prepared in a tiny kitchen, the food was well cooked, beautifully spiced and easy on the eye. The wine list is notable too, containing popular European labels in addition to vintages from Lebanon and Morocco.

Complimentary sweet mint tea, along with very amiable service, added to the informal, welcoming vibe. Downstairs is an intimate little bar, where diminutive cubby holes are ideal for quiet tête-à-têtes. Musicians play here on Wednesday and Friday evenings.

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Numidie 48 Westow Hill
Gipsy Hill
London
SE19 1RX

Phone:
020 8766 6166
Website:
www.numidie.co.uk
Opening hours:
Dinner served 6-11pm Tue-Sun
Transport:
Tube: Gipsy Hill rail
Price:
Main courses £8.95-£13.95
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1. Numidie
  - 48 Westow Hill
    Gipsy Hill
    London
    SE19 1RX
  - 020 8766 6166
  - www.numidie.co.uk
  - 51.419589,-0.081360

Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Restaurant and bar facilities. Reservations required. General facilities. Available for hire
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Fantastic little family-run restaurant in the heart of Crystal Palace serving a selection of north African and French dishes in a friendly and informal atmosphere. The food is delicious - I have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. The tagines and couscous are simply divine - if you like lamb, your taste buds will be blown away (they slow cook the lamb so it's really melt-in-your-mouth tender). And for dessert, try the creme caramel - possibly the best I have ever tasted. And once you have been fed to your hearts content, head downstairs where you'll find a cosy and welcoming bar serving great cocktails.

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Fantastic little family-run restaurant in the heart of Crystal Palace serving a selection of north African and French dishes in a friendly and informal atmosphere. The food is delicious - I have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. The tagines and couscous are simply divine - if you like lamb, your taste buds will be blown away (they slow cook the lamb so it's really melt-in-your-mouth tender). And for dessert, try the creme caramel - possibly the best I have ever tasted. And once you have been fed to your hearts content, head downstairs where you'll find a cosy and welcoming bar serving great cocktails.

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