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Outside terrace and restaurant entrance - Canada Water Cafe, London,

Canada Water Cafe

4.8 (628)
£25 and under
Italian
40 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7DX

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
We are a friendly neighbourhood restaurant and cafe open 7 days a week, from early in the morning until dinner. We serve breakfast & brunch as well as an Italian lunch and dinner menu. Our pizza dough, most of our pasta and our delicious dolci are freshly made in-house.
We are located right outside Canada Water Station in London SE16.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 8:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Surrey Quays
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Cafe located right at the exit of Canada Water bus and underground station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 628 people are saying

Canada Water Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South East London

    Best Value

  • South East London

    Great for brunch

  • South East London

    Healthy

  • South East London

    Neighborhood gem

  • South East London

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canada Water Cafe offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with excellent Italian cuisine and attentive service. Highlights include a "hidden gem" vibe, "fabulous service," and a "charming family feel." The menu changes frequently, offering "great value" options. Outdoor seating adds to the appeal, making it perfect for a relaxed meal.
628 Reviews
  1. Christopher VIP

    London14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable outdoor dinner on a warm night. Simple Italian menu, nothing dramatic, but overall pleasant food, well presented. Prices reasonable. Poretti beer on draught at exactly the right temperature was one highlight; the other was really good hospitable service, chatty and pleasant but not over friendly, from our waitress. Noise level buzzy but not loud.

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  2. Iain

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm, friendly, great simple food….lovely ambience…fab…xx

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  3. Alexandra

    Manchester/Greater Manchester12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really lovely service and delicious food. A great experience!

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  4. Kelly

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good food, Menu changes monthly. Our waiter made great recommendations which suited us perfectly. All empty plates so definitely a sign we all enjoyed it. Mid week visit for a catch up with friends, perfect, never felt rushed to leave the table, all staff interactions were amazing. I am so lucky this is on my doorstep, just a lovely small restaurant, with fab staff and amazing food !

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  5. Saija

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is top class. The staff is so welcoming and fun. Nothing too much to ask Food is good . Prices right.

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  6. Kevin VIP

    London80 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very pleasant service and delicious food. Prices are fair but the tables are too close together making a private conversation very difficult.

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  7. thomas VIP

    London85 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a nice place in this area where there are few good restaurants. has a v nice italian vibe.  Nice outside seating in good weather.

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  8. Jubin

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall good but didn’t meet expectations. I have never had carpaccio thickly sliced and smothered in sauce. Perhaps the restaurant’s special way of doing it, but not for me. This restaurant does a great value set menu

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  9. rose

    Czechia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was nice but the staff and atmosphere made the experience stand out, very friendly and accommodating!

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  10. Steven

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When it comes to service, Lucas, who served us, was absolutely outstanding—a true 10-star experience! His attentiveness, friendliness, and professionalism made our visit even more enjoyable. Canada Water Café is a hidden gem in an area that doesn’t have many restaurants nearby. It has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a charming family feel that makes you want to return again and again. The cosy interior is perfect for a relaxed meal, while the outdoor seating is a fantastic option in the summer. There's nothing better than sitting outside with a glass of wine and a freshly made pizza, soaking in the lively yet peaceful ambiance. Whether you're stopping by for a casual coffee, a delicious brunch, or a relaxed dinner, this café never disappoints. Highly recommended!

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FAQs

Canada Water Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 3668 7518.

Canada Water Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 628 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. London
  4. South East London
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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Canada Water Cafe

40 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7DX

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Surrey Quays
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 8:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Cafe located right at the exit of Canada Water bus and underground station.
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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