Mahmoud Alkhatib opened Falafel & Shawarma in Camberwell in 2007. It proved an instant hit with locals and students as it offered quality Lebanese food at an affordable price.
In 2019 Francesco’s pizzeria opened nearby at 53 Camberwell Church Street.
In 2021 Pollo fried chicken sandwich shop opened at 2 Datchelor Place just by Francesco’s. 
Camberwell Church Street is situated between Camberwell Green and Peckham Road, home of Camberwell College of Arts. Good pubs and bars include Stormbird at No 25.
Buses: 12, 36, 171, 436
Overground: Denmark Hill (8 minutes walk)
Underground: Oval (then 36 bus)

Lebanese
Falafel & Shawarma (est. 2014)
27 Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8TR
07291 0000 108
Open: 7 days a week Review
Wraps: Chicken Shawarma , falafel (chickpeas fried in a ball). Samosas. Pastries. Mezzes. Juices: Carrot & Ginger
Eat In. Takeaway. Home delivery 
Alcohol: no
My search for the best falafels in town has come to an end.-Qype

Sour Dough Pizza
Francesco’s (est. Jan 2019)                     
53 Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8TR
Tel: 020 7701 0400
Open: 7 days a week
Francesco’s specialise in making pizzas made of light, flavourful Neapolitan sourdough, hand-rolled and cooked in their brick fire oven.
Eat In. Takeaway. Home delivery
Alcohol: no

Fried Chicken
Pollo  (est. 2021)                
2 Datchelor Place, SE5 7A
020 7703 7775 
Closed: Sunday
100% chicken breast fillet is marinated in their own Pollo Marinade blend and cooked in breadcrumbs served on freshly baked ciabatta.
Eat In. Takeaway. Home delivery
Alcohol: no
Very tasty and very good value. James