A refreshing dessert, creamy and fruity, perfect for a light and cool treat to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Fish • Steak • British • Modern Cuisine
"Not 100% positive experience. Excellent quality dishes, both in terms of taste and presentation! Fabulous environment to say the least! The only sore point is the service. Very helpful waiters, but we had arrived early for an aperitif and had to wait 20 minutes to receive our drink, only to be instantly moved to the table where we were supposed to have dinner. Later one of the diners received the fillet with the wrong cooking and in practice we had to eat at different times. I understand that these are circumstances that can happen, but certain situations, if you go to a place like aquashard, which has very high standards and costs, these shortcomings are not tolerated, especially in important events. I want to think that it was just luck and that normally things work much better"
Full • Cafe • Wine • Breakfast
"Food ok but not Stellar Artichoke and truffle salad small, zucchini frites a bit limp and venison main very small sea bass perfect Service really slow 50 mins from sitting to starters…having chased Not worth the 15% service charge added Private event was going on one suspected we were second fiddle Room had really bad draft in it bordering on cold Table next to us had to be reseated as they were too cold No idea why they went for open kitchen style in such a small dining room but when the kitchen staff and chef calling out orders is louder than the guests that’s an issue Probably won’t return"
Wine • Steak • Drinks • Salads
"For a Sunday cocktail, lovely place to go. Be aware it closes at 6pm. Cocktails are over priced, but I guess you’re paying for the fun ambience and live singers, which are fantastic. Staff were friendly, but a little over attentive, this might have been because we were only 1 of 2 tables in. Overall would definitely recommend for a fancy drink or two."
Wine • British • Seafood • Scottish
"Why on earth are there so much tartan? that is because it is a shattic-hearted restaurant. I didn't know that Scottish food could be used as thema – I mean, there are heggis, and that's good, that's right. It doesn't seem like, apart from all tartan, initial impressions are not good. they have lost our reservation and do not believe me when I say that I have one – necessary to withdraw the email confirmation. not consecrated, they still say that they are fully booked and begin to show us elsewhere, but this is the deepest darkest Victoria/Westminster, a lot of restaurants there is not and I am certainly not hunting on the streets. the young are kicking with a mini-haggis for starters, complete with maische and neeps, which even has the possibility of a noggin whisky as a chaser that it seems is an absolute no-brain of an option. I choose for the potty smoked makrele with meerrettich and toast. that is not almost as sharp and fiery as I want, it is tasty, but much too mellow to be fair to the strong taste of makrele and meerrettich in a couple. we have all ordered exactly the same for a head, saddle back pork with curly and black pudding hash. the meat is delicate to taste, but much too hard to cut through what makes it a bit too hard to get through. the hash ball are a little salty for my taste personally, but the personal keeps us plentiful with water, which they realize that we are like those in dessert. in the time that we run over half the distance through our net, the lively jazz band enters and while we cannot see them from our position in the appendix, they are an atmospheric supplement to the place. To enjoy the music, we decide to finish a cheeseboard and the youngs mull over the other possibility to finish the meal; havana zigarren. we have a huge proportion of different types of cheese, so we can all share on a cheese cracker and nibble, the beat of whiskys in the air and the jazz band music that filters us are a great way to finish at night. as far as the package is concerned, I remain undefeated. our waitress was beautiful, attentive sweet, but the front of the house staff was a bit extra spicy, that was delicious, but needed the little extra something to push it in divine."
Pubs • Steak • British • American
"Service was attentive, friendly unpretentious and thorough. The menu was not extensive, but perhaps benefitted from doing a few things very well rather than a far greater choice. We enjoyed fish, seafood, meat (offal) and the signature Shepherds Pie. Desserts were also exceptionally good. The ambience enabled us to converse freely with family who are hard of hearing, but the atmosphere was still informal and lively. My father in law was fascinated by the division bell. My wife enjoyed the political cartoons."
Sushi • Asiatic • Seafood • European
"Our search for high quality restaurants in and around Orpington received a massive boost after our visit to Indian Essence. The exterior and location are rather unassuming but do not be fooled by that the quality of the food is exceptional, befitting the connection the restaurant has with Benares. The Daal Makhani and the Tandoori Murg dishes were particular favourites and the overall experience was enhanced by the complimentary amuse bouch. However, on the downside the restaurant was practically empty and lacked any atmosphere at all although this could be due to the post Xmas blues. It will also put a pretty significant hole in your pocket, but would say it is certainly worth it for a special occasion. #zomatoday #restaurantsinorpington #indianessense #thebenaresconnection #atulkochhar"
Steak • Pizza • Pasta • Italian
"The food was nice but portions were small and prices were high very high for the size of the portions we got. And several items on the menu weren't available which was a shame. There are a lot of different deals for different days which I found confusing. There didn't seem to be any deals on the day we went we were just given a menu with no mention of any deals. No ambience but that's probably because we were the only ones in there but we were eating between lunch and dinner time so that was probably why. I wouldn't go again unless we got a good deal too pricey for too little food."
Bars • Kebab • Tapas • European
"All-round superb. We had the croquettes (could have eaten those all night! , broccoli, skate wing, mackerel, duck rice and pork and served in pretty much that order (really thoughtful, in that you work your way up from lightest to heaviest, without even realising. Dish arrival well paced too. Great wine advice (naturally. Service genuinely friendly, efficient yet informal. Relaxed vibe in a space which feels nicely intimate, probably due to its size but also the fact you sit alongside other people. Definitely going back."
Steak • Drinks • Seafood • American
"Steak was seriously impressive. There were some oddities in the service though. I thought it was the kind of place that you wouldn’t usually go to unless someone else is paying. A lot of thought has gone in to the presentation of the food. It’s inside the Hippodrome casino so perhaps the customers want flashy, over the top presentation. The restaurant delivers that with beautiful bowls and dishes that come frothing with with dry ice. The Ocean Plate was nice but came with the wrong kind of soy sauce IMHO. Sushi is usually paired with a much lighter soy sauce. I had the 350g ribeye and it was some of the best steak I have ever had. Chimichurri sauce was nice. There are many steak options on the menu but most of them were unavailable (supply chain issues? . The side of chips and the side of carrots and peas were slightly dry. For dessert I went for the Mango Baked Alaska. It turned out to be a somewhat deconstructed variant that looked like something that had been run over by a motorbike, smoke still streaming from the box it was served on. The restaurant occupies three or so steppes overlooking a gaming floor. The spaces are narrow and loud and chaotic. Staff did a great job considering the environment but this is not somewhere you would want to go for a romantic evening. The service is oddly rigid as well. We had made two separate sets of bookings and it would have made sense to combine them into one booking but this didn’t happen. At least we got both groups sitting in the same area. You also aren’t allowed to order starters for your group and then decide on mains later. All food must be ordered at once by the whole group (they made an exception for one member of our group who was arriving later . There was no particular explanation given for this. The restaurant did not seem understaffed; there was an army of waiting staff on hand to deliver food and open bottles of wine."
Cafe • Cafés • Steak • Coffee
"The Albion Cafe is located behind the Tate Modern. This is a great find, it's both a shop selling an interesting selection of food and drink products (including Hampers and a lovely selection of baked goods) and a Cafe. On this visit I just ordered coffee and a piece of cake, but do plan to return to try more from the menu, as the coffee which came in a cute coffee pot was excellent and the Victoria sponge with it's delicious buttercream filling was just perfect, shop brought cake is never this good, it was like the very best of home baking. The service was also very efficient and professional, which I guess is no surprise as the Albion Cafe is part of the Conran Group."
Pubs • French • Drinks • English
"As someone who's been attending Hampstead Theatre Club for many decades and eating at Bradleys before (or in the old days after) productions..it has a warm place in my heart. The food is better than ever..we went yesterday after a Hampstead matinee. The restaurant filled up with people going to the evening performance. Once they left we were almost alone and so atmosphere was a bit melancholy. I hope eventually Bradleys will return to staying open late so theatregoers can once again experience the pleasures it has to offer after they've seen a show. For now..grateful it's still there..with that lovely garden visible through the rear window."
Beer • Wine • Full • Tapas
"This charming restaurant exudes positivity and warmth. The service was excellent, and every dish we tried was fantastic. We sat at the counter and enjoyed watching the kitchen team in action; their happiness and passion for their work were evident. We're definitely coming back!"
Healthy • British • Vegetarian • International
"My missus wanted to go somewhere for brunch, so picked this spot. It did not let us down. Good parking availability on a bank holiday, and we all enjoyed our meals. My burger was cooked a perfect medium, and the gherkins were cut super thin (thick gherkins overpower/ruin any good burger), and the cheese was melted onto the burger Just how it should be. The Aioli the fries were served with was either freshly made, or very high quality pre bought. Fries were crispy, too. The full English wasn't the best, as the sausage was overcooked, and we received fried eggs instead of poached. That being said, mistakes can happen. The service staff (not one, but 4 of them) were phenomenal with the kids. They all said hello, offered the little ones high 5s, and we're very cheerful with the kids. I don't know if this is a rule from management, we just happened to see the right 4 service staff, or my kids happen to be cuter than most But I'm going to go with management expecting their staff to be friendly with kids. Prices were good for the area, but a little overpriced for the food, so no complaints there. Would I visit again? Yes."
Bars • Steak • British • Cocktail
"I went out for a special mother's day lunch, I thought the the food was off poor quality and really over priced for what was served. I had the salmon and everything was really oily and was also served vegetables on the side which was also full of butter, spinach and the potatoes were just drained in oil not a very nice tasting experience. My mother had the sunday roast and this was very disappointing there was hardly any veggies served yorkshire pudding was tasteless. The prices for these meals for fairly expensive and they also add service charge on top and i think as they are closing down in the next week that they just don't care anymore."
Wine • British • Mexican • European
"This restaurant is the perfect spot for a summer evening drink with stunning views. We were fortunate to witness a beautiful red sky sunset during our visit. The atmosphere is relaxed and surprisingly not too crowded."
Bbq • Beer • Burgers • American
"We went as a group of 4, and we all said Food was ok, and reasonable enough prices, but what we found disappointing was that they had no onion loaf left when we tried to order it with out main courses. Would I recommend it, yes if you like ribs they were good, but if you remember the original rib shack restaurant in Knightsbridge and are hoping this is going to be similar, unfortunately you will be disappointed !"
Grill • Welsh • British • European
"Second visit. The small plates menu is varied and ideal for pre theatre. The staff are highly efficient and ensure that they are aware of which play you are going to see. Food quality is excellent and although the wine list is short there is sufficient choice for most tastes. The outdoor terrace is a great place to be seated in the summer with great views across the river. Happy to recommend as a staple for anyone going to the National Theatre."
Kebab • Cafés • Mexican • Fast Food
"One of the great things about Farnham is that you can stumble upon hidden gems down side streets or alleys. Borelli’s is one of these hidden treasures, with a quaint courtyard outdoor area that is perfect for dining. The outdoor heaters provide a cozy atmosphere, and the bar has a modern city feel. The staff at Borelli’s were amazing, especially with our son who they engaged with and entertained with their knowledge of Pokémon. The menu offers a Mediterranean fusion of Spanish and Italian cuisines, including pizza, pasta, and tapas. We tried the fish paella, spicy chicken wings, antipasto platter, and a dish similar to patatas bravas. While the chicken was perfectly cooked and the potatoes were crispy, the antipasto seemed store-bought and the paella lacked fish and seafood flavor. Despite this, we would probably return to Borelli’s because of the pleasant atmosphere and friendly service."
Wine • Meat • Pasta • European
"We were recommended Gold and it did not disappoint. Good menu with lots of options. The agnolotti, just melted in your mouth! Stunning! Service was good. A thoroughly enjoyable meal and would happily recommend. My only issue was the closeness of our neighbouring table. The chair of that table touched the side of our table. I could not get out. A bit close to be comfortable."
Steak • Vegan • French • European
"What a delight! First time to this branch. I travel a lot and often have to dine solo which I don't mind. Some restaurants single you out but Côte Brasserie are very welcoming to all guests. Despite how busy they were on a Saturday evening, I was warmly greeted upon arriving, seated at a nice table and had excellent service throughout. Staff were attentive, yet left guests to dine in peace and enjoy their meal. I am a big fan of customer service. I have just come back from Japan where service is outstanding. I always find in the UK, we are one of the worse for service. However, Côte Brasserie is starting to make me have faith again. Well done! Great menu of French classics but there are other options too including steaks and salads. Hearty but good food. Calories and nutritional information are displayed on the menu which is helpful. I had the vegan Côte burger which came with frites. Freshly made, well presented and delicious. Messy to eat but so good. My Saturday treat! I actually felt shy when I fully cleaned up my plate but I was hungry and was looking forward to a burger. It delivered. I had a still water to drink so I was a bit healthy! Lovely branch with mainly indoor seating, plus a few tables outside. Lovely ambience and nice views too. They are busy given location so book a table. A lot of people were turned away or had to come back. Clean. Dessert looked good but I was stuffed. What Côte have also done well is not put up prices too much, especially in comparison to competitors. Very reasonably priced. Highly recommend."