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La Trattoria By Alfredo Russo

La Trattoria By Alfredo Russo

15 Cromwell Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2LA, United Kingdom

Vegan • Italian • Vegetarian • Gluten Free


"Hidden below street level, this restaurant is as one keen reviewer eloquently put it 'a tourist trap ' for nearby visitors to the museums of South Kensington. In essence it hosts an expensive menu with average tasting food. I 'm sure they 're only surviving because of a guaranteed minimum level of customers who 'll unwittingly stroll in without heeding the warnings of these reviews. In the restaurant 's defence, the decor is homely and the service from staff is very attentive indeed I was asked by two separate staff during my meal whether everything was okay which felt a bit parental but mostly non threatening all the same. I 'd gone for the margherita pizza which at £7 seemed like a bargain. You could easily get full on this, despite tasting rather bland. However, I was feeling somewhat adventurous and decided to add pickled artichokes (nope, not fresh) and mushrooms as toppings for £1.50 extra each. Thinking this wouldn 't be enough, I included a side of spinach into the mix for £5: what I was served with was a small bowl of half boiled baby spinach leaves really should 've been another pizza topping as that 's what it turned into. Overall, disappointingly average, and they 'll include a service charge because they expect you to be one of many money donning tourists sprinkling cash in the already hideously wealthy area. Try your appetite resolving luck elsewhere."

The Vineyard

The Vineyard

The Down Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8EU, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, United Kingdom

Bars • Pubs • Cafés • Seafood


"I made a reservation for a Valentines Day dinner for two at The Vineyard in Lamberhurst a few weeks before the 14th of February. Our table was located outside of the actual restaurant, near the bar area. We were seated next to a table of five people who were very loud and not celebrating Valentines Day. We requested to be moved and were seated at a table for six in the pizzeria, which was too big for just the two of us. There was music playing from a radio, which was bothersome. The food was mediocre at best and seemed like it may have been pre-made and reheated. The squid as a first course was okay, but the Guinea Fowl as the main course was dry, lukewarm, and served with undercooked vegetables. The Creme Brulee for dessert had a terrible raspberry jam at the bottom. We also had coffee and chocolates, but the service was lacking as we had to ask for water and couldn't find any waitstaff when we needed assistance. We had to go to the front desk to request the bill, which included charges for the desserts and coffees on top of the initial £40 per person price that was supposed to be all-inclusive. They did remove these charges when we questioned them, but I suspect some couples may not have noticed. We also had to ask for the single rose that was supposed to be given to my wife upon our arrival. Overall, the evening was a disappointment and we will not be returning. The food, service, and atmosphere were all poor and not worth even one star."