Joanna’s

Absolutely flawless meal. The fish burger was perfect. The flavours were so good and the whole fish worked perfectly.
Desert wasn’t great. Still doubting on wether the baked cheesecake was actually baked.
Starter was great as well. I had the goats cheese tempura, fried to perfection.
Only big problem is that the people on the lovely booth were way too loud and we could hear ourselves over them.
Great service!

Excellent food and service. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff, delicious food, great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Best burgers in South London.

What is there not to like! We have been going to this restaurant regularly for 25years and it never fails to please. Excellent food and service and without doubt the best burger in London. A decent and varied menu to appeal to all tastes to include a vegetarian selection. Highly recommended.

Absolutely great place for breakfast. I had the full english and a side of buttermilk pancakes. Eggs were perfect! Pancakes delicious! I asked them to change a few things on my plate and they were more than happy to do so. The service is impeccable, very high standard and extremely courteous. The staff will do all they can to make you feel at home and have a great food experience. I come several times for breakfast or late Saturday brunch.
Recently i went for dinner and i has the pork belly, which was nice but nothing amazing. If you want a private dinning experience they have a private secluded booth which i had a birthday dinner in and was very nice.

The food was very good. The service was excellent. However, it was slightly overpriced for what was on offer.

A lovely French bistro feel makes for a great setting. Food was tasty and well cooked, and the fixed menu at twenty pounds was a great deal. Definitely come back here, nice to have this as a great local.

A really great restaurant for a romantic dinner out. Food is delicious and staff and friendly and helpful. It’s on the pricey side but for a treat it’s well worth it.

I’ve eaten out a lot in crystal palace this last year and this place is one of the best for sure!
Food is great, service is exemplary — everyone was happy with the food.
Will definitely be back again

I have been to Joannas on two occasions, one for breakfast and the other for dinner. I took my mum here for a mothers day breakfast, or should i say bite! Thats literally what was served a bite! I had scrambled eggs on buttered toast which was probably made of 1 egg and the toast was not even a hand size! My mum had the same but with smoked salmon, a tight mean slice of smoked salmon. We both left the restaurant still hungry so would not recommend going for breakfast!
I have also been for a family dinner last november and it was very pleasant. Absoloutely loved my starter the chicken liver parfait on toasted brioche! amazing! For main i had the chicken leg which was also really tasty and well presented. Nice wine selection. Staff very attentive.
It is probably the best quality of food in crystal palace. However only go for dinner and avoid the posh breakfast that leaves you unsatisfied. I like a full belly and for the price I think you would agree.

This is my favourite place in Crystal Palace. The food is absolutely lovely! They have streamlined their menu a little which is not great, but the staff are always so helpful and attentive. For the food you get, the prices are extremely reasonable. I go here for a treat whenever I can. And when I’m showing off the area, there’s no where else I’d take people. Did you know the name is from the Cockney rhyming slang for a piano!

I have only ever come here for dinner and have done so now on a few occasions.
Joanna is a restaurant which seems to have stood the test of time. There are many places to eat in the Crystal Palace Triangle and many have come and gone over the years but, Joannas has been here for some time.
Upmarket décor with proper linen on the table and napkins. Service is of a high standard also with the majority of them being polite and patient.
I’ve sampled a variety of meals here but don’t think I’ve had the same one twice which shows that they keep there menus refreshed. Wine is served by the glass, pot or bottle a rare choice in this neck of the woods!
Came here last to catch up with an old friend. They were patient as we chatted, as you do and forget about ordering. Then, because of chatting take too long to finish. With a bit more chatting delaying the ordering of the dessert. But, did not show annoyance by us and just continued with what they had to do until we were ready.
I found out a very little known fact that this restaurant has its own car park!!! I know, its OWN car park round the back. I have yet to use it but, apparently it is there info given by my companion who has used it!
All in all a good meal service and venue. Good dessert, both were well made (yes I tried 2) and of a decent serving yumm.
Long lasting Joanna’s, I will be back to try more!

The quality of the food is superb, pricey but of a high standard but as with most
reviews my issues have been with the inconsistant standards of service, which range from fantastic to damn right rude, as a result I bailed ship and now frequent The Exhibition Rooms.

Amazing place!
We often go here for breakfast on a Sunday, and it is always really scrummy. (We also go for lunch and supper too!) The restaurant is gorgeous — lots of wood, very airy and beautifully set tables with white table cloths and ‘proper’ napkins!
The service is impeccable, absolutely first rate. Friendly without being cloying, and extremely professional.
The food is what keeps us coming back though. Imagine the absolute most fresh ingredients, cooked to perfection and served beautifully. The menu is pretty large and very varied, but everything is wonderful. I try loads of different things there because I have absolute faith that whatever I choose will be delicious.
So, coming back to breakfast… the bacon is gorgeous, the mushrooms really tasty and the tomatoes are heaven. The bread is home made and the tea and coffee are lovely. It’s also surprisingly reasonable, you definitely don’t pay top prices, but you get top price service and food.
Top tip — there is a small parking lot behind the restaurant with a barrier. Go in and park and they will give you a code to get out again after your meal.

Joannas serves the food I really want to eat, in an atmosphere which is genteel (starched tablecloths, old-​fashioned champagne buckets on the bar) but instantly welcoming. I could spend a lot of time there. I’m looking for any excuse to have a go in the little private booth which seats a snug 6.
The mid-​week supper set menu is great value, and if you’re celebrating something you could do a lot worse than pushing the boat out at the weekend. The confit of duck I once had with braised red cabbage and mash was a bit pricy, but so, so, so worth it.

One of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in the UK. The service was impeccable, you really know a places is good when the staff always fold a person’s napkin if they ever leave the table. The Pork Loin was very tasty and the vegetables were fresh. I liked that when we bought a bottle of wine the bottle was kept in a bucket near the table and that the staff made sure our glasses were never empty. They also made sure that we never run out of water.
The prices can range from £30 to £50 per person depending on whether you get an appetiser and the type of wine you buy. Definitely a place to go for a nice occasion and I highly recommend making a reservation since the place was very busy the night I went. It also seems to be a good place for group dinners (a group of 10 were celebrating a birthday).

I recently went there for my birthday, quite minimalistic portions, but very well presented… This place goes with a ‘Quality over Quantity’ policy, so if your a big eater, have your credit card at the ready.
The food was top notch, and service was good… The type of place you’d go for a romantic meal, or a first date to impress.

Joanna’s deserves it’s good reputation. I went for a meal with the in-​laws and the food was lovely. Not fancy, not over-​complicated, just simple dishes well done.
The restaurant was completely full when I went and they still delivered perfectly cooked food to all of us in a timely, friendly fashion. Can’t wait to go back!

Yep, I like Joannas. Like people say, it’s a good reliable and fairly safe bet. Nothing cutting edge, not too fancy, just well above-​average food with good service. As someone else said, would take the folks there happily — can’t see how anyone could not like the food as there’s something for everyone, and it’s not too poncy either.
Does get busy, and if you get one of the last tables you can get stuck in the ‘rat run’, so best to book.

Great local restaurant that’s been around for ages and still delivers. Lovely food — usually simple, but well done. Good service and reasonably priced.
A good night out or a great venue for relaxing weekend breakfast/​brunch.

I love eating here. Joanna’s is a local favourite. Fantastic affordable food, friendly, experienced service and great atmosphere. Make sure to order a Grasshopper or two. Yum. But don’t forget to make a reservation for brunch at weekends.