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Hours
Mon
12:00 - 22:00
Tue
12:00 - 22:00
Wed
12:00 - 22:00
Thu
12:00 - 22:00
Fri
12:00 - 23:00
Sat
12:00 - 23:00
Food and ambience
Italian, Pizza, Wine Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Bar Scene, Business meetings
Does this restaurant offer takeaway or food to go?
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About
Welcome to Basil & Grape; the newest addition to Croydon’s ever changing bar and restaurant scene! We are an Italian wine bar and restaurant boasting some of Italy’s finest labels as well as some select wines sourced from across the globe; on offer at our bar are unique cocktails that you are unlikely to find anywhere else! We also offer food that ranges from Bruchette, Salads and Spuntini (which are Italian meats and cheeses served on large sharing boards) to our roman pizzas with pinsa base! We are delighted to be able to bring a touch of class and something different to the heart of Croydon and hope that you will join us and experience Basil & Grape.
PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £30.00
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Live Music, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
273 reviews
Excellent
220
Very good
24
Average
14
Poor
7
Terrible
8
Karen A
Croydon16 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
I usually have the pear and goats cheese salad which I love however this time had a goats cheese ciabatta. I was a little disappointed as the ciabatta seemed very thick but the filling was gorgeous. My Mum chose a pizza and thoroughly enjoyed it. We chose the light lunch menu and added £3 to the deal to enjoy a large glass of wine. We had a coffee afterwards... the waiter forgot to ask what type which is very rare especially here. I gave us an espresso and we had to ask for warm milk. Coffee itself tasted very good. The whole lunch cost £24. We were comfortable in one of the cosy booths. I would strongly recommend this restaurant/wine bar but if you want late lunch possible go a bit earlier than 3:30pm.
Written 11 February 2020
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madeleine f
7 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
I have been here twice the last 2 weeks and left more than satisfied. A new and fresh style of Italian restaurant. The food is amazing and very tasty and portions more generous than usual. Fresh top quality ingredients. Many pizza options are inventive and unusual tasty combinations. The cheese and charcuteri platter is beyond generous and one of the best I had. Served with a great selection of bruchetta with different toppings. Plenty of quality wine to choose from by the glass and not more expensive than buying a bottle so great for tasting a few if you wish. On top of that the staff is very professional and friendly and music is an electic mix from modern soul to old school heavy metal. I shall be back soon.
Written 18 September 2020
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BGwinebar
Dear madeleine f,
We want to thank you for such a solid review. "Fresh top quality ingredients" sums it all about our product quality!
We will be trilled to be hosting you back for another great experience.
Best,
The B&G Team!
Written 21 September 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ben W
London16 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
Spotted the 'premium wine tasting' when browsing the menu online and decided to give it a go. It certainly didn't disappoint! We called ahead by about one hour to book, and upon arrival a booth had been reserved with six bottles on display to show the wines we would taste. A glass of prosecco soon arrived and then we proceeded to sample three white and three red wines (100ml of each), all excellent - and accompanied by a HUGE sharing board of meats and cheeses specially selected to complement the wines. All finished off with tiramisu and limoncello! Incredible value and quality, with friendly and knowledgeable service. Frederica provided just the right amount of information and tasting notes, with none of the precociousness of some more formal tastings. A fantastic evening experience for couples or friends, highly recommended.
Written 19 August 2020
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BGwinebar
Dear Ben,
Thank you for your kind review! We are happy to see you enjoyed our wine tasting experience.
Hope to see you back soon!
Best,
Written 15 September 2020
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Brian S
57 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Opened the door and impressed with the interior, a friendly greeting, we found a booth which reduced the sound of the loud music.
Disappointed as wine we ordered was not available but cleverly guided to a dearer bottle which turned out to be mediocre for the price. The menu is very limited and no pasta, settled for an over priced pizza each.
Felt this was an okay glorified pizza restaurant, posing as a wine bar, charging West End prices in Croydon.
Left leaving the bill and monies on the table, no goodbyes or thank you see you again soon.
Will we return, he answer is NO.
Written 24 February 2020
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basilandgrape
Dear Brian,
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at our restaurant; your feedback is very important to us.
We are sorry that you didn’t enjoy your visit; this is a rarity for us.
We are extremely sad that you will not be returning.
Kind regards,
Written 13 March 2020
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SteveS1959
Coventry102 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Firstly, for a restaurant in Croydon I felt that we were paying central London prices. Secondly, the service was a bit hit and miss, although they did score a hit when a waiter ripped the cap off a bottle of wine for another table and I got splashed! Thirdly we were persuaded to have a Pinsa pizza which we all found to be a bit stodgy. On the plus side we started with a Suprema sharing platter which seemed expensive at £48 but it was impressive, and combined with the bread baskets, meant that we only needed one pizza afterwards to share between the 4 of us. So if you do order the Suprema don't order anything else until we have completed it. In summary, the meal was OK but I wouldn't rush to go back.
Written 24 February 2020
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basilandgrape
Dear Steve,
Thank you for your review; we take all constructive feedback received seriously and are constantly striving to improve our service.
With regards the pricing we are comparable with other restaurants on the parade in George Street; in terms of Central London pricing we do not believe we come near the £15+ per pizza prices you are likely to be charged there.
In any case we are currently revamping our food menu and modifying our prices which we hope will be more favourable to our customers.
We do hope you will return and try us again.
Kind regards,
Written 13 March 2020
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Tom G
17 contributions
Jul 2020 • friends
The best place for wine in Croydon.
There’s more to it than that but that is the main thing you need to know. There’s a good selection of wines to suit all tastes and the important thing is it’s not pretentious. You can grab whatever you want, grab a cheese and meat board or pizza and have a different kind of drink with friends. Would be ideal for dates too.
Music isn’t loud, staff are attentive but not overbearing. Food is tasty and reasonably priced. Great selection of cocktails and spirits if you want to change it up.
Do recommend if you want a classier but not pretentious night out in Croydon.
Written 26 July 2020
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BGwinebar
Dear Tom G,
Our team was very pleased to read your kind review! We thank you for your kind words and we invite you to come again soon to try our new wine menu that went live this Monday! We hope to keep up to your expectations! See you soon!
Best,
The B&G team
Written 27 July 2020
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futtock21
London17143 contributions
Jan 2020 • solo
Basil & Grape sounds as if it might be an English wine bar run by Basil Fawlty. But instead it’s an Italian cafe serving the likes of bruschetta, panini, salads, pizzas and Roman style pinsa, a sort of cross between pizzas and bruschetta. A website explains how the pinsa is as site specific a delicacy as balsamic vinegar from Modena or the Melton Mowbray pork pie. I’m not sure how impressed the relevant authorities might be by seeing what looked to me like a pre-prepared product being microwaved. The Gianicolo I ordered with cotto ham, mozzarella and rocket certainly arrived very promptly. Nicely served on a tray the ingredients were fresh and the crust crunchy. A piece of tiramisu from a vast tray also hit the mark. Service was polite and efficient.
Written 3 January 2020
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Paul C
London80 contributions
Mar 2020 • couples
We had the wine tasting menu with sharing platter and six accompanying wines. Actually there is a glass of prosecco to start and a fine desert wine with the tiramisu so that's 8 wines.
Each h wine is introduced by your own sommelier. Ours was Yandry. He was very friendly and very knowledgable it was great trying the wines and then pairing them with the suggested foods. Excelent value and a fascinating evening out. Thank you Yandry.
Written 10 March 2020
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Matt-of-kent
9 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
My wife and I walked in without a booking and we’re found a booth. The service was friendly and attentive, the wine that was recommended was very good and the food was really delicious. The whole evening was really good value for money and I would happily recommend Basil and Grape to anybody who likes honest food, friendly service and not having their pockets emptied for the pleasure!
Written 17 October 2021
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Sol
Brighton33 contributions
Jul 2020 • friends
Just been to basil and grape for the first time. Our waitress Federica was fantastic she couldn't do enough for us. The sharing platter was very tasty and we even had 2 bottles of wine included. Would definitely return. Thanks Federica!!
Written 4 July 2020
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BGmanagement
Dear solt64,
Many thanks for taking the time to write such a positive feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you found our food and service to be excellent and that you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward for hosting you back anytime.
Best,
The B&G team
Written 15 July 2020
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Jacqui Roberts
London4 contributions
Jun 2021 • friends
Enjoyed a post lockdown meal with a friend hadn’t seen for months, she recommended this lovely little restaurant. It was perfect for a good chinwag over some delicious food very reasonably priced delivered with friendly staff. Definitely recommend and this may be a regular haunt from now on.
Written 22 June 2021
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Lee P
London24 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
My wife and I visited on Saturday afternoon. We had the sharing board for two and a bottle of wine. The waiter was super-efficient and we were sitting with a glass of wine in our hand about five minutes after our arrival. The food was lovely and we struggled to eat it all (lots of lovely Italian bread in the basket!). All staff were very friendly, we will definitely return.
Written 2 March 2020
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Clinton
1 contribution
Jul 2020 • family
Visited Basil & Grape for my wife’s birthday with our two kids and were immediately made to feel welcome. Federica our waitress was friendly and attentive. We had a sharing platter which had everything we could want and sampled some of the recommended wines which were all very good. We will definitely be returning as I haven’t found anywhere quite like it in and around Croydon. Informal but lovey surroundings, clean and plenty of space. Well done to all the team there. Really enjoyed it!
Written 17 July 2020
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BGwinebar
Dear 614eunanf,
Thank you for your lovely review.
We are trilled that you have chosen us for such special occasion and we are pleased to know that you all enjoyed such a great time with us.
We look forward to welcome you again.
Best,
The B&G team
Written 20 July 2020
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Sam C
Sutton17 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
We visited on a Friday night and it had a lively atmosphere. We were bought tap water quickly and ordering was easy. We had a sharing platter of cheese and ham that was amazing and were brought extra bread when we asked. The service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely be going back and have already recommended it to friends
Written 19 July 2020
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BGwinebar
Dear Sam C,
We thank you very much for taking the time to give such a positive review! Reading it is a satisfaction for our team as friendly and efficient service is exactly what we aim to tailor our guest experience with us.
Thanks for recommending and we look forward for hosting you back anytime.
Best,
The B&G team
Written 20 July 2020
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Sarah M
1 contribution
Feb 2022 • family
After an extra long journey we were unable to eat where originally planned due to no children allowed after 6pm being a Friday night, so we turned around onto the next road and saw a well known pizza franchise however, we loved the look of the food & menus next door to this & my goodness it was a gem of a find. The staff at Basil & Grape were so very accommodating to my 3 year old, our bulk of a collapsible pushchair & my crutches. We ordered our food and drinks, with the waitress being so very attentive, we didn’t wait very long at all for both to arrive. The Salad I ordered was fresh, crunchy, full of flavours and under £10 & my mothers Parma pizza looked incredible (and tasty) for not much more than a tenner. My 3 year old isn’t a foodie just yet so wanted cheesy garlic pizza but even that was gourmet standard flavourful & my boy took the unfinished half away in a box to nibble later at our accommodation! For 3 beverages & 3 plates for under £50 in the centre of Croydon, it is superb value too. We will be back again on our next trip. Excellent find and deserving of praise!
Written 26 February 2022
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