I debated about reviewing chains. You do have to draw the line somewhere. The point of this is not to record every single place I eat out. But on balance, when I went back to the core reason for doing this, I felt it should be included.Lunch with friends on the South Bank would normally have filled me with a little bit of dread at trying to find somewhere decent to eat. I never seem to get it right round here. Luckily they chose, and thus we ended up at Canteen.
It was a good place for a nice, relaxed lunch. Unlike the rather full, hectic looking Ping Pong next door, it felt airy, bright and calm.
We got a couple of pints ordered and turned our attention to the menu.
The Menu:
If I had to sum it up, I would say comfort food. Roasts, pies, and childhood food like fish finger sandwiches. Perfect for Saturday lunch.
I ordered the macaroni cheese (as I knew I would the minute I clocked it - a fine, fine dish which I pride myself I can cook rather well). Mr PP did likewise with the addition of a side of chips. Our friends ordered the roast duck, and the pie of the day.
Our Meal:
The food arrived in good time, and was as good as we'd hoped. The macaroni cheese was delicious, cheesy but not stodgy, and great with a few of Mr PP's chips. I was impressed with the pie, which was a proper pie and not a stew with a crust on top. The roast duck was reported to be good, and certainly looked lovely.
Washed down with some ice-cold beers, it certainly made for a pleasant, leisurely afternoon. So much so, that I can't remember what the bill was. Mr PP generously took care of it while I went to the ladies - what a gent!
What we liked:
The restaurant, the food, the service.
What we didn't like:
Nothing really. It delivered exactly what it promised - can't say fairer than that.
Will we be back?:
Yes. I wouldn't make a special trip, but for a reliable lunch with a range of small and larger meals, it's certainly a convenient option.
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