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Amici Italian Restaurant, Courtyard & Wine Bar Kennington

Amici Italian Restaurant, Courtyard & Wine Bar Kennington

205-209 Kennington Lane London, SE11 4QE, SE11 5QS, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Brasseries


"Amici London failed to live up to its reputation. Even though they have an amazing patio with heaps of sun, the service was terrible! It took a long time for our drinks to arrive and even longer (1+ hour for our food to be brought to the table (even though we pre-ordered . The rosé was very watery, though pricy. The salad I had was very dissappointing. I ordered a burrata salad which consisted of a piece of burrata, literally 4 cherry tomatoes, a little bit of rocket salad and some pesto on top (which tasted like the pesto from the supermarket . Very plain though I paid £13!! I 'm not an expert but the burrate wasn 't creamy at all (it tasted more like mozzarella and even though I ordered a main, they served me a small portion. When I checked the bill they charged me for a main-sized portion (I brought this up at the counter but they wouldn 't recognize my problem as this is just the portions they serve and no one has ever complained about it . We ordered coffee for dessert for which we waited another 30 minutes. When we decided to ask for the bill instead and leave the coffee (as we had another appointment to go to the waitress suddenly decided to make our coffees anyway which we then were forced to get as a take-away. The coffee beans were burned and we paid the price of a regular/large-sized coffee but got served a small one. We mentioned all of the above and made note of our negative experience at the counter but we had to pay full price and (more importantly didn 't even get as much as an apology! I respect it being busy and the staff being a bit rusty after just another lockdown but I have never experienced such a hostile response when bringing my negative experience to the table. Hence this review."

Narenj

Narenj

54 High Street, Kingston, London, KT11HN, KT1 1HN, United Kingdom

Persian • Chicken • Vegetarian • Middle Eastern


"Today we were in Kingston for a shopping trip and afterwards a meal, we hadn’t decided where we would go so just started checking out what was on offer. We passed many chain restaurants that didn’t inspire us at all, then I noticed Narenj. Never eaten Persian food but love anything Mediterranean so we walked in. Immediately we were greeted warmly by our server Neda who showed us to a table by a window overlooking the Thames, lovely. I asked for a non alcoholic beer and Neda brought me a chilled bottle of Istak a malt beverage with a hint of lemon, it was really nice! We chose a sharing main that consisted of skewered lamb, chicken and minced lamb, salad, rice, flat bread and roasted tomatoes. This was so lovely, the meats were marinated and tender, all cooked over charcoal that makes such a difference as it’s the authentic way to cook this type of food adding a wonderful flavour. For dessert we chose a Persian pistachio and chocolate cake and Persian ice cream made with pistachios, rose water and saffron all rounded off with a perfect cup of Persian coffee. This was such an unexpected pleasure on all levels, we are definitely coming back and bringing friends and family. If you enjoy the flavours of the Mediterranean and appreciate authenticity served food with warm hospitality you will fall in love with Narenj. Thank you so much Neda and your colleagues for a most enjoyable experience."

Anar Persian Kitchen

Anar Persian Kitchen

349 Portobello Road London, W10 5SA, United Kingdom

Kebab • Persian • Chicken • Barbecue


"We were a group of local diners in our thirties who decided to have dinner at this restaurant. Unfortunately, we were the only patrons there all evening. The lady in charge was extremely bossy, rude, and deceitful, which really marred our experience. She seemed intent on pinching every penny from us, trying to convince us to order more expensive items instead of what we wanted. When it came to ordering the cheapest grill on the menu, Koobideh, she made it difficult for us to do so, insisting on selecting our starters for us. The starters turned out to be disappointing, with bland dips and a meager serving of bread. The main dishes arrived quickly, but the quality was lacking. My Koobideh was fatty and flavorless, requiring extra seasoning to make it palatable. The salads were unimpressive, with wilted lettuce and sparse toppings. We were not offered any tap water, only overpriced bottled water placed on the table to entice us to spend more. When it came time to pay, the lady declared that we would split the bill evenly, despite the fact that some of us had drinks and others did not. She refused to provide a bill and insisted I calculate it myself, which was suspicious. After paying, we realized we were short £35 and were met with hostility and arguing from the lady. Overall, she ruined what was meant to be a pleasant evening. I have lived in the area for ten years and know of many other Middle Eastern restaurants, such as Turkish Fez, Iranian Patogh's, and Lebanese Al Arez, which offer better food at a fraction of the cost without the deceitful tactics. It's no surprise the restaurant was empty."

Arnika

Arnika

26 Craven Park Road, London, NW104AB, United Kingdom

Halal • Persian • Vegetarian • Middle Eastern


"Having recently been subjected to a number of over priced, snotty, lack lustre restaurants that had left me utterly depressed and frustrated, I was more than relieved to step into Arnika on a sunny week day evening, a modest little Persian restaurant in my local hood of Harlesden. Sitting outside Arnika doesn't afford Parisian style views but it matters not a jot when the manager is most welcoming, polite and entirely happy for you to BYO without a corkage charge. Excellent start. In the mood for a little mezze, four of us chose a range of meat and vegetarian starters that were ludicrously cheap and had me wondering how on earth people could survive in the face of gigantic London rents and rates. Anyway to the food. Prettily presented, I am delighted to say we were in total unison about the delicious, fresh, clean tasting dishes that were put before us. Saffron and garlic chicken wings served with a garlic aioli; crisp pastries encasing succulent chicken with a tangy, fiery tomato salsa; creamy hummus topped with tiny but juicy pieces of lamb; babaganoush which was eagerly scooped up with super thin flat bread; a couple of the house salads which were adorned with feta and walnuts. This sort of food is neither complicated nor requires years of training in a sweaty French kitchen. It is, however, honest, simple fare that involves thought, spankingly fresh ingredients and a cook who knows about flavour combinations. Get this will you? We had no room for mains and so we asked for the bill. It came to a whopping £30. For those of you who are **** at maths, that means you would be £7.50 lighter of pocket. Shut the front door! By the way, I shouted about Arnika on the local Harlesden FB page and since then, I have heard nothing but similar reports from very happy customers. I should cocoa. Well done Arnika; If they don't make it, it will be a sad day for us all."