Restaurants that offer Crispy Calamari

Hutong

➤ 31 St. Thomas Street, SE1 9RY, Southwark, United Kingdom

Full • Asian • Chinese • Bar-lounge

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"We had a very positive experience until the last half hour. The food was delicious and the service was attentive at the beginning, but once we’d finished our main courses it all started unravelling. For a restaurant this expensive, I’d expect them to clean the table properly before desserts, but there was still bits of rice everywhere when they handed over the dessert menu only one for five of us. The dessert menu was tiny only three options) and I got the distinct impression that they didn’t want us to stay for pudding at all they wanted us to leave so they could get someone else in and flog them some cocktails and a peking duck £110 for a whole one). As it was a special occasion we decided to have pudding anyway, but one pudding was missing and we were still eating when they brought the bill. It was my husband’s birthday and I saw other tables being brought special birthday desserts and we were not even though I had noted that we were there for a birthday celebration on the booking. When we finally got the special pudding it was swept away from us while we were still eating it and I had to ask for it to be returned. I get that they have a time limit on tables. If a restaurant can serve me a three course meal in a seamless relaxed way in two hours then that’s fine, but Hutong proved that they couldn’t. When the bill was almost £600 it was annoying to be asked to pay it before I had finished eating. I won’t hurry to return."

Radio Rooftop

➤ Radio Rooftop Bar, ME Hotel 336337 StrandWC2R 1HA, London, United Kingdom

Tea • Fish • Meat • Steak

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"We had a reservation at 10/1030pm which we attended. However one of the guests left around 1130 and paid the bill on her exit however when the rest of us left we were given the bill to pay. My sister paid £107 when she left which was the entire bill. The remaining 3 guests including myself were issued with another bill which was split two ways £46.53 each we paid this bill should not have come as after paying the £107 there was nothing ordered to the table. There seems to be an error. We were not given an itemised bill we were just told the amount of the second bill and we decided to split two ways between two of us guests, as at this point we were not aware our sister who left earlier had paid the entire bill. No member of staff informed us of this either but they would have been fully aware this was paid and no further drinks were ordered to our table. We need a refund to be issued. Absolutely disappointed that staff still took payment for god knows what instead of telling us the bill had been paid."

Orso

➤ 27 Wellington Street London, WC2E 7DB, United Kingdom

Beer • Wine • Casual • Italian

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"Orso exceeded our expectations with its intimate atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for a romantic pre-theatre meal. Fortunately, our group had decreased in size to just."

Stk Steakhouse Stratford

➤ 18Th Floor At The Gantry HotelStratford, London, United Kingdom

Steak • Brunch • Chicken • Steakhouse

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"At our table, we noticed that the adjacent table received STK's signature bread right away, while we hadn’t even been offered any. After ordering drinks, we waited about 10 minutes before our waiter came over to ask how everything was. My husband mentioned that we were still waiting for our drinks, which arrived shortly after he asked. We ordered our meals, and my husband chose the calamari starter, which was impressively large. We both opted for steaks. As we were enjoying our conversation, another couple seated nearby received their bread and dip almost immediately. This made me wonder if we had been forgotten, so I asked a staff member if we had missed out on something.... we were indeed overlooked, but thankfully the bread came shortly after. Once our food was finally ready, it was delivered by a different waiter (a runner) to a table next to us and just left there instead of being brought to us. After a while, we managed to get another waiter’s attention to bring our food over. When our meals did arrive, they were quite nice. The asparagus was good, and the truffle fries were delightful—hard to go wrong with deep-fried fries, really. After finishing our meals, we had empty plates in front of us for about 20 minutes. I wanted to order a warm cookie, but at that point, I had lost interest in what was meant to be a special meal, and we just wanted to return to our suite. When we finally asked for the bill, it seemed they were aware we weren't completely satisfied. The bill was £140 after a discount (I had opted out of the optional service fee of £17.50), but we were actually charged £152. I didn't bother to argue about it. For a restaurant that prides itself on its service, we expected much better."

Super Bowls Asian

➤ 3b Brunel Height, Saltash, United Kingdom

Sushi • Kebab • Asiatic • Fast Food

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"Best kept secret in Saltash. Food is amazing, try the Asian Adventure Menu, the food is cooked to order and is the best Asian cuisine in the southwest. We've been there 3 times and it's excellent every time. If you smoke they even have a shelter attached to the restaurant so you can smoke under cover with seating. We will be returning to try more from the menu. I can't praise them enough."

Timmy Green

➤ Nova Victoria Buckingham Palace RoadSW1E 5 DJ, London, United Kingdom

Vegan • Breakfast • Australian • Vegetarian

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"Upon arriving for our Saturday night pre-theatre dinner, we found that the staff were slow to greet us and assist with taking our order at the bar or looking into reservations. Unfortunately, there was an issue with booking through OpenTable and our reservation was not found. Despite this, the staff were able to seat us at a table. The food was delicious and the service was friendly, but a bit slow, preventing us from ordering a second course."

Timmy Green

➤ Nova Victoria Buckingham Palace Road London, SW1E 5 DJ, United Kingdom

Beer • Asian • Barbecue • Australian

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"Just as the same experience as Scarlett (Soho) over staffed lack of service. The waiter whom served us was very dazed and didn't take attention to what I ordered the other staff were chatting amongst themselves rather than providing our drinks. Than we found out that a dish we ordered wasn't available which wasn't even stated til all food got served."

Citi Terrace

➤ 1 Longmarket Court, The Terrace, Canterbury, CT12JS, United Kingdom

Hotels • Fusion • Dining • Bar-lounge

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"Came here for a brunch with the girls after finishing University. The drinks are absolutely gorgeous! The food was okay, we had a platter to share, it was nothing special. The pizza was very good. I had a great time here until the waitress was incredibly rude. We added our student discount and she stated we didnt look like students and walked off. We also removed the service charge (to tip in cash) and the women again was incredibly rude and stroppy, said okay purposefully avoiding eye contact and stropped off again. Didnt leave the tip in the end, disgusting attitude. She was very short and rude to us the entire time."

Café Biltmore And Terrace

➤ 44 Grosvenor Square, London, United Kingdom

Juice • Coffee • Brunch • British

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"The waitress brought he wrong order. We told her twice but she was confused. Seized the plates on our table and left. We ordered a Breakfast that included juice. Never came. Coffee was included in the meal we ordered but she charged us for coffee and then said the machine was broken and did not refund us. A 50 pound breakfast Renee up costing 95 pounds. So I paid 132 dollars for a breakfast I did not order. Also we got charged for for cafes cause the waitress took my husband drink when it was still half full. This is a nice place to eat but I would never return. I should have just told the manager but I didn’t want to be a Karen. But ordering breakfast is not that complicated."

Red Torch Ginger Maynooth

➤ Main StreetCo. Kildare W23 X3D8, MAYNOOTH, United Kingdom

Beer • Wine • Seafood • Chicken

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"I had a wonderful dining experience at a restaurant in Maynooth, located above McMahon's bar. The decor is beautiful and stylish, and the staff were very friendly. I enjoyed a chilled white wine and the Singapore Noodles, which I found delicious. The price is around €20 for the dish, and a glass of flat white coffee came to €37. Overall, it was a lovely evening with friends in a quiet and cozy atmosphere."

Street Wine

➤ 190 High Street, Orpington, United Kingdom

Kebab • Cafés • Asiatic • Fast Food

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"The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful."

The Elysae

➤ 13 Percy Street FitzroviaW1T 1DP, London, United Kingdom

Full • Greek • Chocolate • Bar-lounge

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"Unfortunately the food and entertainment and overall experience was dampened by another table who had bought in their own professional photographer. We were all next to the table with flashing going off every other minute so half of our table actually ended up with our head in our hands and headaches. We did complain but couldn’t be moved because it was busy which is understandable but found this unfair as the table should’ve been situated in their own private area. Generous starters but I thought the portions for the main meal was a bit stingey."

The Summerhouse

➤ 60 Blomfield Road London, W9 2PD, W9 2PA, United Kingdom

Steak • English • British • Seafood

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"We visited as a family of 4 (two adults and two children) on Saturday 9 September. I hadn't told the restaurant that it was my birthday, but we were treated to a perfect, canal-side table. The food was, without exception, excellent. When I booked, I was concerned that this very beautiful restaurant may not be suitable for a family with young children. I needn't have worried. The staff were all very helpful and considerate to the children as well as to us. My 9 year old daughter ordered the calamari, and asked for it without the chilli and spring onion (just plain). Unfortunately the calamari had been cooked in a chilli batter, so was very spicy, and she could not eat it. When I apologetically told the wait staff, they happily replaced it with some popcorn shrimp, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Excellent service. The watermelon cooler cocktail was delicious, and perfect on such a hot day. Thank you, Summerhouse. We will certainly be back. A really lovely way to celebrate my birthday with my family."

The Elysée

➤ 13 Percy Street Fitzrovia London, W1T 1DP, W1T 1DW, United Kingdom

Beer • Wine • Greek • Bar-lounge

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"Located in the heart of London, this restaurant is a charming venue with a staff that is friendly and welcoming. The dining room is beautifully adorned with Greek singers and dancers, creating a lively atmosphere. During our visit on a quieter weeknight, we felt warmly received by everyone. For a more lively experience, I would recommend visiting on a Friday or Saturday when the restaurant is full of guests enjoying Greek cuisine and music."

Ezra's Kitchen

➤ 185A High Rd, London, N226BA, N22 6DS, United Kingdom

Cafés • Steak • Diners • Seafood

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"I brought my girlfriend here for a Valentine's Day dinner. We were looking for a local option in North London. It was a fantastic evening overall, with generous portions of food. I almost filled up on the chicken strip starters, they were so good! The restaurant offers great value for money and has beautiful views from every seat. I highly recommend this place. The service was good, with waiters regularly checking in on us."

Bill's Restaurant Bar Ealing

➤ 28-30 New Broadway, W5 5AH, London, United Kingdom

Pasta • Juice • Cheese • British

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"A perfect leisurely British lunch for the weekend! Booking a table online was a breeze, and the staff were exceptionally welcoming, providing clear guidance and various table choices. The menu has been refreshed, offering a vibrant selection of delicious options. Whether you choose a burger or a salad, you won’t be disappointed!"

Cast Iron Grill

➤ Halfhide Lane, Broxbourne, United Kingdom, EN10 6NG

Pub • Grill • Barbecue • Breakfast

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"Nice cosy restaurant, serving English style food. I personally had fish and chips, nice portion, chips were perfect, fish was slightly overcooked this ruined the batter but not the fish. Peas were plain. No greens on the plate. Price a little too high. Next day had a great English Breakfast. Again, the only thing lacking re some greens. They have a cooking station with a fine chef (lady). Please, helpful waiters and waitresses, and I though Siobhan was the pick. Will definitely go again."

Manjal

➤ Langston Road, London, United Kingdom

Meat • Full • Curry • Drinks

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"We were a large group, who had booked weeks in advance. The food was good, but the service was incredibly slow. It took an hour to receive our starters after ordering, and another hour and a half after ordering mains (why weren't both orders taken at the same time? to receive our mains. It was a Saturday early evening. Our party arrived at 1730 and left at 2115. Way too long to wait as we had somewhere else to go to afterwards. We felt that the staff were just trying to encourage us to buy more drinks whilst we waited. Nothing wrong with attentive staff, but nearly 4 hours to finish our meal was unacceptable. The restaurant was not very busy, and to see other tables eat and leave before us was frustrating. The food was good, staff polite and friendly, but the experience let down by the slow service. First time Id been there and I will not return or recommend."

21 Covent Garden

➤ 21 The Market, Covent Garden Piazza, City of London,Westminster, United Kingdom

Wine • Fish • Pizza • Pasta

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"I'd booked a table believing a warm Saturday lunchtime to be prime for a place with such good reviews, but needn't have bothered. Whilst the Terrace out on the piazza was brimming with diners, we were pointed downstairs to the rather empty and tired-looking restaurant for our table That was fit for one, not two. Next to a brick wall. After being unceremoniously moved, we were given the rather concise wine list. With only two roses on the list one sweet and the other too old a vintage to be worth drinking we were pushed to the whites and chose a trusty bottle of Pinot Grigio. Which came out warm. Attempts to switch it for a cold bottle were futile but we were given a cooler filled...read more"

Steak & Cherry

➤ 508 SAUCHIEHALL STREET, Glasgow, G23LG, G2 3LX, United Kingdom

Kebab • Pizza • Cafés • Seafood

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"We had a lovely meal here. Two adults two kids. Kids menu was decent. Me and my partner had the bang bang chicken to start which was lovely! Both had the fillet cooked medium, sides all really tasty and home made chips and onion rings! The only thing I didn’t like was the guacamole (I know guacamole with steak but I love avocado! it honestly was the most horrible thing so pale in colour and smooth as anything it was clearly out of a bottle and not homemade. But that’s personal choice I guess! I would definitely eat here again the flavour on the steak was unreal!"