Naifs Menu

Appetisers

  • Gordal Olives W Sudachi, Fennel & Cumin

    £4.00

  • Battered Purple Sprouting Broccoli W/ Ponzu & Togarashi

    $

  • Naïfs Lentil Pate, Fig Jam, Bread & Pickles

    $

  • Roast Pumpkin Potato In Berbere, Yellow Peas & King Oysters & Pink Radicchio

    $

  • Cabbage Salad W/ Confit Garlic Aioli & Pangrattato

    $

  • Grilled Sunchoke, Apple Barbecue Sauce, Tahini & Radish

    $

  • Aubergine Agro Dolce W/ Almond Cheese, Black Olive & Potato Matchsticks

    $

  • Toad Bakery Sourdough Bread

    $

Naïfs Set Meal

  • Grilled Shitake Mushrooms, Tofu & Potato Mousseline, Cucumber & Spring Onion

    $

  • Roasted Yellow Carrots, Vadouvan & Walnut, Blood Orange & Burnt Brassica

    $

  • Raw Courgette Salad, Avocado, Butter Head Lettuce & Peas

    $

  • Braised Golden Beetroots, Celeriac Tahini & Confit Tomatoes

    $

  • Toad Bakery Sourdough

    £30.00

Dessert

  • Poached Rhubarb & Whipped Almond Custard W Apple Caramel & Sweet Filo

    £9.00

  • Naifs Chocolate Mousse W Shikuwasa Chocolate & Yuzu Curd

    £9.00

Dessert Wine

  • Fattoria Di Sammontana

    $

After Dinner

  • Fernet

    £4.50

  • Disaronno

    $

  • Limoncello

    £5.00

  • Ocho Blanco Tequila

    $

  • Chartruese

    £6.50

  • Grappa

    £6.50

  • Encantado Mezcal

    £6.50

  • Calvados

    £6.50

  • Pierre Ferrand Ambre Cognac

    £7.00

  • Laphroaig

    £7.50

  • Blossom Coffee

    £2.50

Beer, Cider & Perry

  • Townsend, Wild Cider

    $

  • Olivers, Goldrush Vintage Cider

    £6.50

  • Olivers, Perry

    £6.50

  • Little Pomona

    £18.00

  • Pilton, Tamoshanta

    £20.00

  • Little Pomona, To Boldly Go

    £40.00

Cocktails

  • Spicy Greyhound

    $

  • Nans Luxury Linen

    $

  • Paper Plane

    $

  • Sour Cherry

    $

Softs

  • Homemade Lime Soda

    £4.00

  • Homemade Kombucha

    $

  • Townsend Apple Juice

    $

  • San Pellegrino

    $

Others

  • The Kernel' Table Beer

    £5.00

  • The Kernel' Pale Ale

    $

  • The Kernel' Dry Stout

    $

  • The Kernel' Seasonal Saison

    £6.00

  • Lucky Saint' Alcohol Free Lager

    £5.00

  • House Pickles

    $

  • Broad Bean, Sesame Dip & Green Garlic

    $

  • Courgettes Stuffed With Almond, Apricot & Herbs

    $

  • Kräuterzucker Sweets

    $
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As a long-time advocate for plant-based dining and a food blogger specializing in vegetarian cuisine, I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Naifs Menu in Peckham-and it’s easily one of London’s best-kept culinary secrets.

Nestled at 56 Goldsmith Rd, Naifs is more than just a charming neighborhood eatery; it’s a masterclass in thoughtful, seasonal plant-based cooking. What sets Naifs apart is their prix fixe shared menu format, which allows diners to taste a curated selection of dishes that rotate weekly. This not only ensures peak freshness and sustainability but also introduces diners to combinations and ingredients they might not typically try.

During my visit, highlights included the slow-roasted carrots with tahini and zhoug, a perfectly balanced plate of sweet, earthy, spicy, and creamy notes. The freekeh with wild mushrooms was umami-rich and deeply satisfying, while the fermented chili flatbreads added texture and zing. Their dessert-a delicately spiced quince compote with almond cream-was a standout finale.

In terms of atmosphere, Naifs offers a warm, minimalist setting that feels both intimate and relaxed. The open kitchen design fosters a sense of trust and transparency, reinforcing their commitment to quality and creativity.

What makes Naifs Menu truly unique is its combination of rustic comfort and innovative finesse. Unlike many vegetarian restaurants that focus on meat substitutes, Naifs celebrates vegetables in their purest forms, transforming humble ingredients into unforgettable dishes.

A minor limitation is that the fixed menu may not accommodate very specific dietary restrictions without advance notice, so it's wise to call ahead.

In summary, for those looking for a refined yet unpretentious plant-based dining experience in South London, Naifs Menu is a must-try. Their attention to seasonal detail and inventive flair make them a leader in modern vegetarian cuisine.