Fresh spinach salad with crisp leaves, tossed in a light vinaigrette.
Beer • Wine • Pizza • Italian
"I went for a business lunch, and although I wouldn't say it was a bad experience, I would be hard pressed to say it was an excellent one the portion sizes were a little hit and miss (very large side orders, but the starters felt a little small), and the service was not top notch. Being an Italian restaurant, I would have expected the waitress to know what a Negroni was, but that aside, things like the water not being left on the table and them forgetting to bring sides with the main course and needing to be reminded let the service down. It was not overly busy on the day we went, so there is room for improvement. There was nothing wrong with the food when it did arrive. Still, we didn't order anything out of the ordinary and having been to a few Italian restaurants recently, Bella Cosa, unfortunately, didn't figure high up on the places visited, which is a shame. Maybe it was an off day but overall as I say, although not a bad experience I couldn't say it was a great one."
Cafe • Wine • Italian • Bar-lounge
"This is a nice Italian restaurant, on two levels, with Pizza style restaurant downstairs and fine dining upstairs. The menu prices are reasonable, although wines are a little expensive. The Octopus and the Rabbit Ragu were the standout dishes, although the purple potato puree was not a nice accompaniment to the Octopus main course and the warm Octopus salad starter was a better combination. Pasts was al dente, as I like it, but possible too firm for some taste. Service was good, although the maitre'd explained he was teaching someone, so we showed her some leniency. Main downside was a lack of diners, which was surprising for a Saturday night, so the ambience was rather muted. It is out the way for Canary Wharf, but was close to our hotel."
Steak • Sushi • Indian • Japanese
"SPOILER: AVOID THIS RESTAURANT IF YOU APPRECIATE GOOD SERVICEAs we were staying at the Grange Hotel at St Paul’s we decided to eat in and chose their Japanese restaurant Benihana. We booked for 7.30pm and were running a little late arriving at 7.45pm. A young lady greeted us, asked if we had booked which we confirmed we had, she then left explaining she would get the manager to attend to us. A couple of minutes passed whilst we observed that the restaurant was hardly busy with perhaps 12 covers. Then another young lady greeted us, again asking had we booked and again we confirmed we had and explained we were being seen to. We then waited another couple of minutes, admittedly by now feeling a little neglected. Just then the manager passed by us carrying two chairs and addressing us over his shoulder saying “I know you are waiting just give me a minute and I will be with you”. Sure enough a minute later the manager appeared, again asking whether we had booked, which we confirmed and then, upon checking the computer turned to us and in a surly tone said “You’re late, you should have been here at 7.30.” We were absolutely stunned, particularly given that a large part of the time lapse had been due to their lack of attention upon our arrival. Quite the most appalling service we have ever had and we had not yet managed to reach the table. Needless to say we walked out and ate at an excellent Japanese restaurant, Uramaya, down the road where we had not booked, and where we were warmly welcomed. Unfortunately this restaurant completely lets down an otherwise excellent hotel."
Beer • Wine • Sushi • Hotels
"Incredible disappointed as have been to other Benihana’s and had a fantastic experience. We arrived early and weren’t allowed to sit down which was fine as we sat at the hotel bar. When we went back to be seated we were only told then they were short of chefs so no one would be cooking in-front of us... isn’t that why you go there?! There was quite a language barrier between us and the waitress but we soon found out they had NO sushi or sashimi!!! Had they had the courtesy to be honest and tell us beforehand we could’ve booked a different venue instead of wasting our evening which we were meant to be celebrating my boyfriends birthday. We left with no apology and will not be revisiting."
Pizza • Burgers • Italian • Fast Food
"this is a great concept and the brand has definitely discovered a much needed gap in the market and it is extremely good to fill out! I especially love the flexibility of the menu for allergies and nutritional preferences. it is a large open space, and we always had brilliant service. I think it could be a bit for some on a first visit, as it is not 100% clear how to start it in the rule a member of the staff to help with this, but I think there is room for it to be made more clear for the people adapting their food combined with table service it is worth screaming."
Full • Vegan • Sushi • Japanese
Meat • Indian • Coffee • Vegetarian
"excellent eating huge choice. we were here to celebrate our high-time anniversary in juli 2009 and were very pleased to be surprised. the fact that the restaurator was packed on a Tuesday night is well respected. there was a large selection of food for the veterinarian and vegan (a change of normal restoration) and everything was marked when it was free from wheat, vagan and/or organic the choice of a meal very easy. not only was the menu full of interesting food, but also the board had more tempting food. they can also watch the swans and boats on the river as they ate. a very pleasant meal. we will return to try many of the other elements on the menu."
Pizza • Pasta • Coffee • Cheese
"The food was delicious and the service was excellent at this restaurant. The staff were very friendly. However, I was disappointed to see that the prices have increased significantly. I was surprised to find that the chicken Milanese was only £4 cheaper than the steak. The calamari was priced at £18.50, which while the portion size was good, I still found it to be very expensive. I understand that the cost of food has gone up, but I felt that the overall prices were quite high. It's a shame because I really enjoy dining at this restaurant."
Beer • Wine • Pasta • Italian
"Very diasappointing dining experience in an overprised restaurant. They are selling tables at the Restaurant entrance where you feel like dining at Victoria station apart from the chilly wind that accompanies your dinner. Food was goodbut some has been served cold. Changed on request. We had a three course meal and we were out of the Restaurant by 21:22. This is definetely far away from an Italian dining experience. Everything was rushed, service more than mediocre and nobody even asked if we enjoyed our food. Leaving the Restaurant we were told Arrivederci! This is when I told the concierge that this is most likely not to happen. He wasn‘t even interested to find out why. It is a pitty for such a lovely location."
Bars • Cafés • Coffee • Casual
"On a cold, wet, rainy day, this charming cafe on Banstead High Street was the perfect place to escape to."
Pizza • Seafood • Italian • Vegetarian
"A proper classic Italian restaurant. Lovely, friendly staff. The food was sooooo tasty. We had a king prawn with chilli garlic starter, iltalian sausage pasta main and a seafood medley cooked in foil with the freshest Focaccia I've ever tasted. Da Antonio are moving premises soon and I really hope they manage to remain in Hamilton."
Fish • Salad • Seafood • Full Available
"last night (Friday night) after a long week at work I decided to treat myself to a fish and chips of olley’s, as I knew they had a good call in south london. another reason is that I ordered at a place...was delicious. last night was a real disappointment. the court came fast, but it was hot going cold. in his apology box was a cod, chips and a lonely lemon wedge. no mayo, tartaric acid and it was tasteless. all this for !!!! for this price you can order a beautiful main course in a posh restaurant or even courses with ambiente and service. I am not sure if this is to be done with the cook in this night, but there was no concern to make this dish."
Steak • Japanese • Desserts
"The best part of our visit was the staff, but the service itself lacked excitement. The “show” at the grill was minimal, and we felt that our server wasn’t attentive, leaving us to manage our own wine. No one checked on us during the dinner or offered dessert. When we inquired about it, we were told that it was not available. Ultimately, we felt guided to leave after only receiving three of the options we had already paid for."