Manuel's Restaurant and Bar

4.5 (91)

£26 to £40

Italian

129 Gipsy Hill, London, SE19 1QS

Make a reservation

Manuel's Restaurant and Bar

4.5

£26 to £40

Italian

West Norwood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Manuel's Restaurant and Bar is an Italian Restaurant and Bar .129 Gipsy Hill, London SE19 1QS.
The food served at Manuel's is based on the traditional Italian & Mediterranean cuisine. Our philosophy on cooking is simple - based on quality and seasonality of produce with minimum fuss. Our decor is sunny Mediterranean, our welcome is warm and relaxed, and our menu offers you well loved dishes with a twist The restaurant has relaxing atmosphere and friendly service.
On Sunday the restaurant will be open all day between 12pm to 9pm. We will be serving a Sunday roast but the a la carte menu will also be available.
The downstairs bar is available for private functions. We also have an outdoor dining area, perfect for summer lunches.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Fri 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
020 8670 1843
Website
http://www.manuelsrestaurantandbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Manuel Jardim Goncalves
Private party facilities
Room available for Private Party

Location
129 Gipsy Hill, London, SE19 1QS
Neighborhood
West Norwood
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
BUS 3-322-450Train Station Gipsy Hill-Crystal Palace
Entertainment
Room available for Special Events
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

Coppa di Champagne all’inizio or a Mezzanotte
Glass of Champagne on arrival or at Midnight
Gamberoni alla Diavola
King Prawns with lemon sauce, chilli, cherry tomato and brandy
Carciofi alla Griglia con Peperoncino e Aglio
Grilled Artichokes with Chilli and garlic
Pate di Fegato d’Anatra
Duck Liver pate
Capesante con Limone e Spinaci con Aglio
Scallops with lemon sauce and garlic spinach
Gnocchi al Pomodoro con Basilico
Homemade Gnocchi with tomato and basil
Ravioli con l’Aragosta e Granchio al Burro e Salvia
Homemade Ravioli with Lobster and crab with butter and sage
Sogliola de Dover alla Griglia
Charcoal grilled Dover Sole
Filetto di Manzo con Funghi di Bosco o Pepe verde
Beef Filet with wild mushrooms or green pepper sauce
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Aubergine with buffalo mozzarella, parmesan and tomato
Selezione di Dolci
Selection of desserts
Homemade Limoncello

£15.00 deposit nonrefundable is required to confirm your booking.

Please make the staff aware of any allergy. An optional 10% service charge will be added to your bill VAT is included

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Manuel's Restaurant and Bar.

4.5

(91)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

91 Reviews

J
Janet
London7 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good Sunday lunch. Very good food. Lovely staff. We enjoyed our experience 🥰
Is this helpful?
S
Serena Gold
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing as usual, the service is great and consistently so. The food is always lovely, just a nice experience
Is this helpful?
R
Ros Gold
London32 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 23, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent lunch featuring beautiful seasonal ingredients - especially the artichokes. Fritto misto fix crispy and light
Is this helpful?
AA
AlexA
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely little restaurant. Nice deco with few tables, and great service.
Is this helpful?
b
bubba Gold
Chicago31 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Manuel's does not disappoint. I come to London two or three times per year, and always make it Manuel's at least once, sometimes twice, (and one year) three times. First and foremost the food is always freshly prepared and absolutely delicious. How many restaurants have I had bruschetta I couldn't tell you, but this is my favorite. The toast is always warm/hot, and the finely cut tomatoes are always cold and perfectly seasoned. This "fussiness" as some restaurants would call, are standard here, and the hot/cold brings a delightful change in the usual culinary sensations. Our pastas are always consistently good, freshly prepared, al dente, straight out of the pan, with delicious sauces only my mother could make. Although I fear to mention our favorite dessert (as it had once been sold out...), the panna cotta is always smooth and is served with a small cadre of beautiful fruits and seeds of the passion fruit. Can you open one in America?
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
nice experience , big portion of food good service, not too crowded
Is this helpful?
SG
SorinG
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and wine, very nice services, feeling like home!😊
Is this helpful?
SG
SofiaG Gold
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The portions are very big and the food is lovely , the starters we had were amazing. The waiters are very friendly , smiling ,and look after their guests well . The restaurant itself is really charming , they have a lovely little terrace area too.
Is this helpful?
S
Syriac31
London23 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First time in that restaurant and we loved it. We are planning on going back during one of their live event (Jazz evening). Highly recommended.
Is this helpful?
O
Opentablemember Gold
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 12, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service as always, and the food is consistently lovely. Manuel’s is my favourite Italian restaurant in the area
Is this helpful?

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Fri 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
020 8670 1843
Website
http://www.manuelsrestaurantandbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Manuel Jardim Goncalves
Private party facilities
Room available for Private Party

Location
129 Gipsy Hill, London, SE19 1QS
Neighborhood
West Norwood
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
BUS 3-322-450Train Station Gipsy Hill-Crystal Palace
Entertainment
Room available for Special Events
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

FAQs

Sundays are perfect for a classic roast, Manuel’s is open 12:00–21:00 and specifically serves a Sunday roast, and evenings with live music (tribute and jazz nights, including some Thursdays) make for a lively, memorable night out.

Yes, families are welcome: guests report children enjoying meals (one reviewer’s 6‑year‑old loved the lobster linguine), staff offered a high chair and even helped look after a baby, creating a very family‑friendly vibe.

Yes, Manuel’s serves alcohol: the St Valentine’s menu includes a glass of Champagne on arrival, and guests praise the cocktails, wine and limoncello on offer.

Manuel's has a sunny Mediterranean decor and a warm, relaxed welcome, guests praise its homely, cosy vibe with regular live music and attentive, friendly service.

Sunday is a lovely choice, Manuel's is open all day and serves a Sunday roast, a service guests specifically praise.

Yes, Manuel's is often recommended for date nights and anniversaries, with a cosy, welcoming room, live music and many guests reporting memorable evenings.

Yes, Manuel’s runs special prix‑fix events such as a St Valentine’s Dinner (Glass of Champagne on arrival; a £15 per‑person deposit and pre‑order are required), and guests regularly enjoy themed live‑music nights and tribute performances.

Manuel’s offers a sunny indoor dining room, an outdoor dining area ideal for summer lunches, and a downstairs bar that’s used for private functions.

Yes, guests report confidence for coeliac diners; one guest wrote they “felt 100 confident” dining here with a coeliac condition.

The lobster ravioli (Ravioli con l’Aragosta e Granchio) is a standout, it appears on the current menu and guests praise the restaurant's homemade lobster ravioli.

Yes, Manuel's has an outdoor dining area, described as "perfect for summer lunches, " and guests report enjoying meals seated outside.

Portions at Manuel's are generous, guests frequently praise large, plentiful starters and mains, citing huge scallops, big lamb chops and hearty Sunday roasts.

How FAQ content is generated

Make a reservation

Manuel's Restaurant and Bar

4.5

£26 to £40

Italian

West Norwood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Manuel's Restaurant and Bar

Make a reservation

Manuel's Restaurant and Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

New Year’s Eve Menu - £85.00

Coppa di Champagne all’inizio or a Mezzanotte

Gamberoni alla Diavola

Carciofi alla Griglia con Peperoncino e Aglio

Pate di Fegato d’Anatra

Capesante con Limone e Spinaci con Aglio

Gnocchi al Pomodoro con Basilico

Ravioli con l’Aragosta e Granchio al Burro e Salvia

Sogliola de Dover alla Griglia

Filetto di Manzo con Funghi di Bosco o Pepe verde

Parmigiana di Melanzane

Selezione di Dolci

Homemade Limoncello

£15.00 deposit nonrefundable is required to confirm your booking.

Reviews

Additional information

FAQs

When is the best time to go to Manuel's Restaurant and Bar?

Is this restaurant kid-friendly?

Does this restaurant serve alcohol?

What's the ambience/atmosphere like in this restaurant?

What is the best day to go to Manuel's Restaurant and Bar?

Is this a good pick for date night?

Does this restaurant have any specials deals or experiences?

What seating arrangements/rooms does this restaurant have?

Does this restaurant have vegan/vegetarian, gluten-free or other dietary options?

What is this restaurant's stand-out or favorite dish?

Does this restaurant have outdoor seating?

What are the portion sizes like at this restaurant?

Make a reservation

Manuel's Restaurant and Bar

Make a reservation