"Trying to pry yourself away from Evi’s is like wading through the thick chilli jam drizzled on top of your halloumi slab: almost impossible. Most people stumble into this East Dulwich spot, going full moth at the flickering candles and perfect chips. In the back booths, groups order gluggable Greek wine and towards the front, where it’s slightly lighter but still comfortingly cave-like, laid-back (read: last-minute) Tuesday date nights are sponsored by herby dips. Just book ahead at weekends." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley