The Retreat Garden Bistro - Croydon

Not welcome to families with children. Pub food. the whole place smells terrible and is in a bowling club. it's bad to say the least and I don't want to come back. I'm not sure the majority of the reviews is real.

Can be a bit loud, and the furniture is inconvenient, but if they are fed after delicious, freshly cooked Italian, this is the place to take the family or friends.

Unpretentious environment, friendly waiting staff, cheapest drinks for miles, oh and eating great quality and exceptional worth. her homemade gnocchi ragu is a triumphant. stuffed zucchini flowers, generous and tasty; pork special, a real winner. pasta and fish options also looked great,...and a long selection of blackboard specials. almost all under $25 and good dessert under $10 and vino at $4 a glass, so they can easily make a night of it here without waiting for pay-day!

Food very nice however host not very friendly. Just to get a quote she made us wait for her to finish her meal (lunchbreak) not our fault you told us to come at that time. Bit rude for first impression I think. people skills...required here. Chef (a keeper, hes awesome)

Excellent club foods, desserts made before spot and are fantastic. very cheap prices and easy to park.