Etta's Kitchen

Food was divine and our host was welcoming, funny and so attentive making sure we were okay during our visit! Etta has been doing this for a long time and it was nice to see her freshly cooking the food in front of us with love and attention to detail by herself! We waited a while as this was a busy Friday evening and Etta makes the food once ordered but it was well worth the wait! The decor was nice with pictures of musicians and Etta herself with family, the atmosphere was nice with reggae music playing in the background We actually found Ettas Kitchen by accident as we were in the market looking for somewhere to eat. I saw that they do seafood which I love and after speaking to a couple who recommended that it was amazing that was all we needed to hear! We got the Seafood Platter for £32 for 2 of us which included cod goujons, king prawns, calamari, ackee & saltfish, saltfish fritters, sprat, plantain with a glass of Prosecco and added on the mac & cheese for our side. Taste was soooooo good and presentation was 👌🏽💯 We had homemade sorrel to wash our food down, it was strong with a kick of ginger, it’s ital so not sweetened but we were given sugar which was nice as we prefer to have it with a bit of sweetness Etta explained that she makes it without sugar as some people don’t like it which we totally understand We left feeling fully and satisfied, the prices were great especially as it was split between two and we can’t wait to come back We definitely recommend if your in Brixton and looking for some delicious seafood 💯

Oh wow, wow, wow, what a fantastic place and what a fantastic owner and what fantastic food, I really can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. The greeting as we walked in was as if we were family coming around for dinner. I saw this place on Tik Tok and decided to take my daughter on a father daughter lunch date. We met at Brixton underground station and took the short walk to Etta’s Seafood Kitchen, don’t get me wrong it can be hard to find, but ask anyone once you get into the village and they will direct you. She’s been there for seventeen years so it’s well established. The strange thing is I only discovered it a day ago. Make this part of your day out because there is so much shopping you can do in the village. Ok so I was lucky because I had my daughter with me to confirm that the food was great, the inside of the restaurant is very eclectic and homely you literally feel as if you are in someone’s home and they are cooking just for you. I really wanted to treat my daughter so we went for the platter and ooohh it was so nice, it took a while but the food was being cooked fresh so the wait made sense. Don’t go there if you are in a hurry this is not a fast food joint, just make sure you have time to take in the atmosphere and enjoy the experience. The seating inside is decent and seating outside feels like you are inside because its covered, don’t be surprised if you turn up and its full, I can imagine that it could be based on everything I’ve said. While we were there the customers who came seemed as if they were regulars which is really reassuring. Back to the food, the platter is shown on my photos, its served with a glass of wine, I gave that to my daughter, somehow they noticed that and sent out a second glass, that was such a lovely touch. On the platter we had, calamari, crab legs, fried plantain, fried cod, prawns, little dumplings, akee and salt fish, and some great sauces. We also ordered the pepper prawns and mac & cheese, which was cheesy and creamy at the same time. Etta tries not to cook with too much pepper so if you want it with a kick just ask. We had a fantastic experience, because to our delight Etta took a break and sat with us and told us her story. She started with just ten pounds, “incredible and inspiring” now seventeen years later, here she still is. The food is well cooked and full of flavour and the atmosphere is truly homely and comfortable. Both my daughter and I loved every fork-full and will be back and will be sending as many people as possible to support this unique and exceptional independent fish restaurant. I will be back for sure and I know i will be greeted like a friend coming for dinner.

Etta’s Kitchen was an incredible dining experience. I was in London for my birthday, shopping in Brixton. I was dodging a rain storm, looking for food and shelter, and Etta made me feel like family. And I’m not even Jamaican. (Power to the African diaspora though.) I had the seafood curry — red bream fish, squid, prawns and mussels — with rice and peas and arugula and tomatoes. What an impeccable dish. The food was intricately plated, fresh and brimming with flavor. Etta and the wait staff was also very attentive to my dietary needs (no gluten). Everything was prepared to order. Etta also blessed me with a free slice of birthday cake. Lovely! That’s the best word to describe my time at Etta’s. We love you in the states! I’ll definitely be back — hopefully with some friends next time.

Encountered Etta's home from home cuisine today. It was absolutely delightful. The blend of seasonings is perfection, with no one spice overbearing. I ordered the red bream and it did not disappoint. The fish was beautifully flaked, and covered in a lovely sauce. The rum punch was punching and Etta does not skimp on the rum! Lovely atmosphere, very rustic, carribean feel. The vibe is chilled, but welcoming. Excited to try more dishes in the near future.

Great tasting food and the service went beyond expectations. Stopped there with a colleague who was ordering a seafood pasta to take home for her birthday. I was given a small portion to taste and I was blown away. I told her I would be back tomorrow to order my seafood pasta for dinner to take away.

Took my parents here for a meal, the food was the best we’d had out in ages! Gorgeous flavours - we had the sea bass, fish curry, marinated tuna, rum cake and ginger cake. Definitely go if you’re in brixton !!

A MUST if you’re visiting Brixton. Such incredible flavours. Had the seafood platter and it was really well balanced, flavourful and plenty of food for two people. Etta was working solo the night we were there and still managed to bring the chat and deliver amazing service, between cooking for each table.

Seafood delish dishes multiple breaveage choice, very attentive service freshly prepared ordered prawn 🦐 salt fish fritters carava fried in batter veg curry seafood platter with optional hard foods yam banana sweet potato 🥔 with a wonderfull jug of ice cool froffy sorrel ( looking forward to brunching @ etta's sooner than later all dishes 💯)

Excellent quality food with great flavors. Everything was prepared fresh. Etta provided us with excellent service and was very attentive to our preferences. I chose to eat outside and felt right at home at the Brixton market. A must visit for all.

Popped into Brixton Village Market and ordered the following from Etta's Seafood Kitchen: - Rock oysters - Scallop salad with a lime dressing - Fish soup - Plantain chips I do not hesitate in saying everything was delicious. And so different to each other. The rock oysters were fresh and come with a gorgeous green chilli sauce to kick things off beautifully. The scallop salad has a perfectly judged acidity and is utterly refreshing and the plantain chips are tasty even for someone not overly keen on plantain. What I'll dream of most however is the fish soup. It comes in a wonderfully savoury broth with a generous serving of most of the seafood you'd want to try elsewhere on the menu. I plan to return to Brixton Village Market but this will take some beating.

We ate dinner there two days ago and it was a huge disappointment. Both of the women working there were *very* friendly. However, the food was *awful* and we can't remember the last time we had such a bad meal. I could barely stomach eating even a little bit of it and my husband barely managed to force himself to eat about half of it, after which we had a less-than-satisfactory resolution of the situation. Anyway; five stars for the friendliness of the women and one star for the food....

Yum!!! I had the sweet potato and pumpkin curry for takeaway and it was DELICIOUS. Whilst I had to wait a while to receive it, it was worth it in the end: a sizable portion of both curry and brown rice and lentils for a low price of £8.50. I asked for the curry to be mild and it was spicy for me but soooo good. Really enjoyed it!! And at least two if not three servings.

Brixton Village Market is apparently the place to be for eating on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Having heard great things about honest burger we were keen to have an afternoon of beef. Although with an hour's wait for a table..it wasn't to be. We had timed our arrival poorly and by two o clock most places in the market were already full. This left us with Ettas Seafood Kitchen. On arrival it smelt a bit like walking inside a chippie, or perhaps a harbor side Fish Fry in the Caribbean, either way the oil in the air wouldn't be doing our clothes any favours. As I write this our coats are at the dry cleaners, my iPhone smells of oil (got to be the case?) and I've only just managed to shampoo the smell of grease out of my hair. But maybe that won't bother you, and it's all part of the 'experience'. To be fair, It didn't bother us while we there, and it was the menu that really drew us in. We tried a bunch of seafood dishes, the crab dumplings with chili sauce, steamed sea bass in a spicy salsa , whole crab, plate of fish and chips,seafood soup and a side of rice and peas. The crab dumplings looked great but unfortunately were more dumpling than crab. My steamed fish was tasty, but overly salty and a little on the small side considering the £12 price tag and lack of any sides (other than two or three token slice's of small onions and slithers of potatoe). The whole crab left the best impression despite being a rather messy affair, although we were happy to see a finger bowl of hot lemon was provided. Other than forgetting a side dish of griddled Aubergine and Courgettes service was friendly. To finish we shared a chocolate fudge cake with Cornish ice cream. good but nothing spectacular. Having visited the Caribbean last autumn I have to say the fish dishes were pretty authentic, flavoursome and similarly spiced. However the open plan kitchen means you'll probably still be thinking about Ettas long after you've left; taking a little bit of the meal with you..but maybe that's the idea..

I'm surprised at the low reviews on this place. I enjoyed everything about Etta's, from the food to the service. We had the sea bass stuffed with callaloo & it was amazing. I was craving a latte as we waited for our food & although she doesn't serve coffee, she went out of her way to order one for me from a nearby shop. I really enjoyed my experience here & will definitely be back before I return to the States.

The queen of the village Etta's kitchen is my favourite restaurant in what has become a hub for the love of food in Brixton. Etta's friendly smile is as warming, generous and loving as her cooking. I always feel guilty eating like a prince and paying so little for it. I love the mix of seafruit she serves in her dish, everything has been marinated and spiced to perfection but it tastes like your mum's food - if your mum is a 3 star Michelin chef!

We visited Etta's last Saturday night with our foodie pal Kate who was looking for a venue in Brixton Village to host this months gathering of the supper club. We had decided to give Etta's a trial run as it is one of the few eateries which allows you to reserve a table which was going to be pretty essential as we planned to return later this month on a Friday night with a party of ten. We rolled up at the Village around 8pm to find that despite the looming recession, and traditional New Year slump, most places were full of folk and business appeared to be booming all around. Etta's was packed to the rafters with every table full, including the tables outside which would be on the chilly side, apart from the one we had reserved. Despite the fact the room was packed we received a very warm welcome and we were soon seated with menus and happily downing the wine we had purchased in the nearby off licence in Coldharbour Lane (this is a bring your own booze place with no corkage which makes for a very happy wallet). Don't want to say too much from here on in as Etta's was a place that I really wanted to like and I had started off the evening keen to return but it just didn't deliver. I'm hoping it was just a one off bad night but we tried a wide selection of the food on offer including the mussel pot and crab fritter (someone forgot the crab) starters and three different mains and none of the dishes even made the average grade. Having said that the room had a great, laid back but buzzy atmosphere. The service was very Brixton friendly, chilled and unhurried. Despite our disappointment with the meal our bill was very reasonable so there were no hard feelings as we left a couple of hours later. I plan to return next month to give Etta's another go as the concept is great, the people seem lovely and it really deserves to succeed (and probably will do whatever I think).

I visited Etta's last night (25th June 2016) with two friends from London. However, this was my first time in Brixton Market. The young waiter and owner were so accommodating and helpful. From start to finish the staff could not have been nicer and were extremely friendly. The food was absolutely fantastic and the seafood curry was delicious. The price was very reasonable and potion size was just right. Highly recommended and I will definitely be wanting to go back when I next visit London.