Restaurants that offer Chocolate Fondant

Ping Pong

➤ Unit 6870 London Designer Outlet, Park Boulevard, Wembley, United Kingdom

Pizza • Asian • Coffee • Chinese

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"So I did Ping Pong twice in a week. Once with a friend because it was local (St Paul's) and second, because I was at Wembley for a concert and it was the one with the smallest queue. Ping Pong has never really been a draw for me in the past, its never been a case of I MUST GO THERE. I have passed it several times when in Westfield Stratford and settled on Bumpkin, Busaba Eathai, even TGI Friday's. I am starting to come around to dim sum. With recent visits to Hakkasan, Bintang and Mama Lan, these tasty Chinese style bite sized pockets of goodness are growing on me. Ping Pong spaces are always quite big. I love the dark wood and rich chocolately interior. I live for the island seating, watching the Chefs do their thing (not at all locations). For now, I will focus on Wembley, simply because I was impressed with the seamless service regardless of the fact that it was mad busy with concert goers everywhere. We queued for 45 minutes which is to be expected with 65,000 people in the area. This was made up of actually standing in the queue and then having a drink at the bar. The system they have is good, they take your mobile and call you when your table is ready. This is the only way for them to successfully navigate through the traffic of bar customers and queuing hungry people. At the bar, my only negative so far was that the wine was not chilled so we needed ice. Diluted wine is not a good thing. Once we were sat, our waitress was unaffected by the demanding clientele in her section, was chirpy and attentive. The sequence of service was flawless. Drinks arrived promptly, food arrived as it was ready. The food was good. All the staff floated around the room, appearing to be in control. If there was tension, I could not see it. This site is obviously built for volume on days like this and they have the right team to facilitate it. In terms of food, I will amalgamate both dining experiences as they were on par. We went all out ordering duck spring rolls, prawn on toast with mango salsa and soft shell crab. There was also prawn and chive dumplings, I had black prawn dumpling. Honeyed chicken and mushroom rice pot and vegetable sticky rice completed the banquet. I think that Ping Pong lends itself well to sharing. There is so much goodness, it would be rude not to share. I will continue my dim sum journey and if Ping Pong happens to be in the vicinity, it will certainly be considered for another visit."

Hoxley and Porter

➤ 153 Upper Street London, N1 1RA, N1 2TZ, United Kingdom

Steak • Drinks • French • British

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"Came here for a Sunday roast. Overall we enjoyed our meal here. £20 for two courses was much better value than most places. The starters we ordered arancini and calamari were tasty and well sized. We ordered the beef and pork roasts. Serving size was very good. Lots to enjoy on the plate. The beef was very good, had a delicious taste and cooked just right. The trimmings were all cooked well, although would have preferred the potatoes more crispy. Gravy was a bit thin too. Cauliflower cheese was delicious, very rich and cheesy. The Yorkshire puddings also very well done. Service was good. Atmosphere somewhat lacking due to a very quiet day. But it didn’t take anything from the experience. Happy to recommend and we will be returning."

The Guinea Grill

➤ 30 Bruton Place London, W1J 6NL, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Coffee • British

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"On my second visit to this restaurant, I found myself cramped at a table despite requesting a specific one that remained empty. I had also asked for extra potatoes and fewer parsnips, but received the opposite - three potatoes and an overwhelming amount of parsnips. The wine was also priced much higher than expected. While these issues were eventually resolved after I complained, the overall experience was disappointing due to poor service. The Sunday roast is expensive, but worth it when done properly. Unfortunately, on this occasion, it fell short of expectations due to the mishaps."

The Society

➤ 28 Queen Street Edinburgh, EH2 1JX, United Kingdom

Beer • Wine • French • British

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"my man and I had booked a table for 5.00 o'clock when we went to the theatre and the restaurant was too walking. this was our first visit and we were very impressed by the facility in the dining room and asked about the history behind the restaurant's facility. the maitre d was very knowledgeable and passionate and was proud to explain how the dishes were cooked etc. and explains the story regarding the beautiful picture hanging on the wall. fantastic start to the evening. eating was amazing."

Notes Coffee Roasters The Gherkin

➤ 30 St. Mary Axe, London, United Kingdom

Cafe • Dining • Coffee • British

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"The service at this restaurant is quick, and they serve a delicious and healthy breakfast before 3pm. They have excellent coffee and offer almond and alternative milk options, which is a great addition."

Four & Twenty

➤ 42 King Street Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7AY, United Kingdom

Kebab • Seafood • Mexican • Fast Food

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"The best meal for our 4-day trip in Lake District. First of all, we received a very warm (on a wet and chilly day) and friendly welcome. The 2-course lunch menu we had was approaching fine dining quality but cost only 23 GBP. You may have a 3-course menu (starter, main and dessert) at 3 GBP more. That is absolutely value for money. This is a casual bistro style restaurant which also offers wine pairing. The recommended wines seemed to be very solid and reasonably priced. Too bad I could not taste any of them as I had to drive back to Glasgow after lunch. Overall, an ideal place to stop over for a meal if you pass by Penrith on your way to or back from the Lake District."

Skc

➤ 38 Harrington Road, London, United Kingdom

Fish • Meat • Desserts • Breakfast

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"Newly opened we were warmly welcomed and shown to an excellent table in the window area. First impression was the tables are well spaced so private discussion is easily achieved. The menu concentrates on fish although meat dishes are available. There were 5 of us dining and we were treated to some superb cooking with not a single complaint from my normally critical colleagues who ordered a variety of dishes. All the fish, whether Bream, Sea Bass or Giant Prawns were cooked to perfection. Atmosphere was muted as, having just opened to the public, it is not widely known yet. This will change as the standard of cooking and service were outstanding and I would unhesitatingly recommend it."

La Gioconda Pizzorante

➤ 59 High St, London, N87QB, N8 7NT, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Seafood • Italian

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"Me and my partner woke up in need of some good food to fuel us through the day. We love to try new places and we saw that la gioconda was only a 10 minute drive from us. We fancied a good traditional Italian meal. Let me start by saying they surpassed every expectation we had before we even knew it. Ergina the host and server was with us every step of the way serving not only great customer service, but the best vibes, and big smiles. Now the food. UNREAL. Being vegetarian they had plenty of options and I went for the veggie pizza which had my mouth watering from the flavour explosion and perfect dough. My partner went for the classic carbonara, when being served the dish the chef let us know it would be the best carbonara we have ever tasted. Let me just say…..HE DID NOT LIE!!! From the authentic ingredients and immaculate decor and environment we left with full belly’s and smiles on both our faces. Thank you to the chef, to amazing Erzina and to this gem of a restaurant in Hornsey, you guys have made our week! They say it’s the best pizza in town and that is only the start of the truth. Will definitely be returning and recommending, thank you thank you thank you"

The Weeping Willow

➤ The Weeping Willow, 39 Bury RoadSuffolk IP29 5AB, Barrow, United Kingdom

Wine • Meat • Coffee • British

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"Excellent food, only negative was the sun; very difficult to see in the dining area where we were seated as sun was low, perhaps need the side to have blinds, but overall super. Service: 5 Location: 5"

The Reading Room

➤ 26 The ForburyRG1 3EJ, RG1 1AR, Reading, United Kingdom

Pizza • Seafood • British • Italian

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"I used to eat here when it was known under a different name and the new decor is very different, think modern, high class boutique hotel rather than they previous romanticfading nightclub theme.They are accepting very few covers so it was not at all busy but this also meant very few staff so it was occasionally hard to catch the eye of a waiter. The food overall was good and my vegetarian friend was particulalry pleased that they didn't take the usual 'v' option cop outs. I had a passable but not brilliant Chicken roulade which was slightly overcooked but slipped down well with an excellent Riesling. My main course was panfried Salmon and was on a completely different level perfectly prepared and delicious. Portion sizes were reminiscent of nouvell cuisine however and at per head for a set two course lunch its not the sort of place you're going to nip to for a spot of lunch on a regular basis unless you enjoy poor value. The wine list had some good depth and prices weren't terrible but it was clear to see where the profit lies. I understand they are offering cream teas in later afternoon and I'll probably give them another opportunity to empty my wallet as overall it was a very pleasant experience if you are looking for a chance to chat and drink rather than setup for a night on the town"

Boundary

➤ 2-4 Boundary Street Entrance in Redchurch Street London, E2 7DD, E2 7JE, United Kingdom

Steak • French • Hotels • British

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"London isn't the best city for Rooftop bars, firstly it isn't that pretty to look at, particularly East London, but mostly it's because the weather is awful and unpredictable. On a freezing September night I find myself at the Boundary Rooftop wrapped in two woolen blankets eating dinner, this may have influenced my whole experience. Starters: King prawns (advertised as Langoustines) have a nice BBQ flavour to them, served with mayo, yawn. The Nicoise salad is disappointing, dry flavourless tuna accompanied by just as bland olives and tomatoes with barely any vinaigrette. Main: Steak with bone marrow and chips, the steak and chips are acceptable, the bone marrow is not, it's over seasoned...read more"

Chi Huntingdon

➤ Unit R2Towerfield Leisure Park, Huntingdon, United Kingdom

Sushi • Kebab • Asiatic • Seafood

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"Staff were very attentive and checked on us regularly throughout the meal asking if we needed more drinks etc. the food is amazing, we ordered a variety of dishes to share between the 4 of us so that we could sample as much as possible. The squid portion was generous and tasted delicious and the bang bang shrimp were also really good. We had the bulgogi beef skewers and aubergine skewers both were tasty but the beef ones were very flavoursome and my favourite dish of all. The desserts are also really tasty passion fruit cheesecake was deconstructed and has a hidden layer of passion fruit sauce underneath to add extra zing. The only fault would be the cookie dough would have benefitted from more ice cream as it was a little sickly after a while."

Orestone Manor

➤ Rock House Lane Maidencombe Torquay, Devon TQ1 4SX, TQ2 8NR, United Kingdom

Pubs • Beer • Wine • Drinks

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"A return visit for us. We have wanted to try the dinner menu after having lunch here a couple of times. Overall a pleasant experience with a good range of dishes. Extensive wine list. Comfortable lounge for pre dinner and after dinner coffee. More a hotel restaurant than one with walk ins simply because of the location. Lovely gardens and worth arriving a bit early to take a walk."

The Goldsmith

➤ 96 Southwark Bridge Road, United Kingdom

Wine • Scottish • Desserts • Chocolate

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"My husband and I had booked a table for 5.00 a.m. when we went to the theatre and the restaurant was within walking distance. This was our first visit, and we were very impressed by the facilities in the dining room and asked about the history behind the establishment of the restaurant. The Maitre D was very knowledgeable and passionate and was proud to explain how the dishes were cooked etc. and explains the story related to the beautiful picture hanging on the wall. Fantastic start to the evening. The food was amazing."

Humble Grape Islington

➤ 11-13 Theberton Street, London I-N1 0QY, United Kingdom

Wine • British • European • Vegetarian

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"For my main course, I had the Rump Steak, which was cooked rare as per the butcher's recommendation on the menu. This was truly the best steak I can recall. It had an incredible smokiness, as if it had been grilled over coal. I suspect they use a grill capable of reaching very high temperatures, providing a steak that's far superior to anything cooked at home. It was served with hearty chunky chips, a few sautéed green beans, some unsweetened arugula, and watercress, accompanied by a delicious herb butter. I didn't taste my companion's hake fillet dish, but it looked wonderful. It featured crispy skin and a lemon-butter emulsion with fresh mint, along with pan-roasted cucumber. For dessert, I ordered the dark chocolate fondant, which was beautifully executed with a gooey center. It was topped with a crispy mix of nuts and crushed pralines, adding a delightful crunch. My companion had the crème brûlée with fresh berries. The rich custard was sprinkled with some celestial flakes beneath the caramel top, which was caramelized to a rather dark shade. Personally, I prefer the complexity of a dark caramel that possesses a slightly bitter edge. We enjoyed a bottle of rosé Grenache, which was excellent and fruity. I also ordered a glass of the house red to accompany my steak. We took advantage of some discounts at the beginning, but at full price, our meal including service would have totaled £97—and it was worth every penny. Don’t forget to check out the stylish restrooms, complete with artistic cork designs that align with the overall theme."

Charlotte's Place

➤ 16 St Matthew's Road London, W5 3JT, W5 3XJ, Wembley, United Kingdom

Wine • Bars • Venues • Coffee

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"Very disappointed by the length of time waiting for food although we were offered a free glass of wine and free desert in compensation for the delays. This was so much in contrast with Charlotte's in Chiswick where I usually go. I had tried Ealing Common restaurant again after many years of avoidance because of failing standards only to find it was still no better! On the plus side our starters and roast beef mains were very good, as was the wine. Not worth the wait though!"