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Tea • Meat • Coffee • British
"Surprisingly quiet for a late lunch on Saturday so quiet in fact that the cocktails we had been recommended by the restaurant that we make time to sample were not available because the cocktail barperson was offduty. Once we had passed that disappointment, the rest of the afternoon was very pleasant, aided by excellent service and food that was wellexecuted barring a few bits of shell in the crab salad and a somewhat less than melting portion of belly pork. A very handy venue for the Wigmore Hall, and for Oxford St shoppers looking to escape the retail fray. I'd happily return to this place to see how it's evolving and I still want to sample the cocktail menu"
Pizza • Kebab • European • Fast Food
"first. ice cold with other customers was also complaining about eating with their moms how we visited for our Christmas party! our ancestors came and were average, had to develop our own garnel and send out what is not really acceptable for a £6.50 starter to find that they were actually quite tasteless. after a very long waiting period came the main course. what a catastrophe! a steak demanded rare, came on the outside burned and raw on the inside so that it hard and indefinable, two more steaks asked medium, came chew and done well. accompanied by limp lettuce from a description. the accompanying sauces were also disappointing. chips were ok. No one came during our meal to ask if it was okay. so that a member of our party must go and find someone who tells them how disappointing our food was. at this point everyone else was cold and hungry and had made a decision we wanted to go. we got 50% discounted from our food bill, but since this was our Christmas meal, it put a damper on our evening. we will not recommend oaks or return!"
Grill • Mexican • Caribbean
Meat • Steak • French • Cheese
"Visited this fine establishment for the first time in a while and was just as good as the last time I went,had the hot sesame beef and halloumi salad to start which is always a winner and the wife had the tempura prawns with sweet...chilli sauce which the waitress was happy to swap for the wasabi mayo. Mains I went for the mix grill and all the meats were cooked to perfection and I had the potato gratin which were lovely and garlicky and the coleslaw which was the best I’ve had,wife went for the sirloin which was huge cooked just how she likes it medium and like me had the gratin and coleslaw,by this time we were pretty stuffed but waited a bit and then we both went for the crème brûlée which were divine Washed down with a bottle of Prosecco and a couple of craft beers we left very much satisfied and will be visiting again very soon and have recommended my works have there xmas lunch there. The staff were very knowledgeable about any questions you had about the food and drinks and were very attentive without being overbearing,very rare these days as most places just wanna turn the tables over asap."
Coffee • British • Catering • Mediterranean
"Visited today and yesterday for breakfast when staying in the area. The food was perfect! . I prefer my scrambled eggs soft and the request is rarely granted, but I was delighted to say that here it was and served with a smile too. What a wonderful little place this is. The menu selection is extensive but not overwhelming and I observed that the serving staff took time to take orders. Thank you team Cappadocia! I highly recommend if anyone happens to be in the area! PS The coffee was also great!"
Steak • Pasta • Indian • American
"I am a big fan of Ad Lib. I enjoy both the Merchant City branch and the Hope Street branch. They often have an offer on Itison for a burger, sandwich, or salad for two people, which I take advantage of frequently. I recently discovered that they have an app with daily rotating offers. I have tried the classic burger, lamb burger, and chicken burger, all of which were delicious. The Cobb salad is also very filling. During my last visit, I tried the chicken, bacon, and tomato sandwich with a pint of Shipyard APA. Although my meal was good, it wasn't up to the usual standard. The ciabatta was tough, the sandwich dressing lacked flavor, and the chargrilled chicken was slightly overpowering. The salad dressing was too salty. The fries were great, but I would avoid this menu option in the future. Despite this, it won't stop me from returning as the overall experience is usually excellent. I recommend trying something off the daily specials board for a treat. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, great staff, and good music that isn't too loud. Although my last meal was disappointing, I would usually give them 5 out of 5 stars. I will stick to 4 for now, but hopefully, my next visit will be able to change that."
Cafés • Kebab • Mexican • Fast Food
"nice venue, personal attentive and very friendly. very busy for a Thursday who gave a good atmosphere. I ordered the butter chicken, looked gr8 out, but the chicken was very hard, so was overboiled, unusual for an Indian restaurant. the aromen were beautiful. we have the set £25 menu that was a good value. not many options for diners who are ceoliac and need gluten-free food, which was very disappointing. they had no separate frit so that non-glue-containing menu items were excluded due to cross-contamination. I would expect a Michelin Star cook to take the time to ensure that diners with food allergies have the same choice."
Fusion • Mexican • Italian • Japanese
"Bar Salsa is definitely going to become a favourite place of mine to visit on a regular basis. I discovered it two weekends ago whilst exploring Soho, Covent Garden and Leicester Square with a friend. We were keen to catch up and so wanted to find a bar to sit down and have a relaxing drink. We were attracted to Bar Salsa instantly due to its vibrancy and fairy lights (very girly I know but they really would look lovely in the evening too! We went into the bar which set alight your senses. You just don 't know where to look! It has chic furnishings and quirky murals/paintings on the walls which were so bright and vibrant! Being a creative pair we were became very intrigued by the venue and took a look around downstairs. Downstairs was the 'club/bar ' area very dim let with an array of lights (even disco lights on the dance floor featuring different levels of flooring. It was so exhilarating; we instantly wanted to return on another occasion especially after we discovered they offer salsa nights for minimal money. The thought of dancing away to the Spanish club music soon became too much for us and we decided to return later on with boyfriends in tow (of course they wanted to salsa who wouldn 't?! . We ordered a bottle of wine to share which was good value for money. They also informed us that it would soon be happy hour and all cocktails would be at least half price! We were definitely staying! We sat in the outside courtyard in the sun which was lovely. The ambiance was great with people chatting away, we didn 't even notice the big, busy main road next to us! Happy hour soon arose and we ordered two cocktails at the downstairs bar. These were delicious, some of the best cocktails we had ever had! If we hadn 't had to have left to meet my friend 's boyfriend we would have stayed in there all evening! We did return in the evening but unfortunately didn 't enter as entry price rises after 9:00pm. Although highly disappointed by this we will no doubt return! I rated the Salsa bar a 4.5, we had a delightful experience but we are yet to experience the club and salsa.I definitely recommend any upbeat, easy going person to visit especially if they love music, dancing and cocktails!"
Cafés • Kebab • Mexican • Seafood
"Had been looking forward to visiting the Brisley Bell for years and finally decided to book a celebration meal there. The setting is incredible the interior design is amazing. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. But sadly that was all let down by what we were there for the food. We were expecting something pretty special but found it pretty bland and uninspiring. The cod with new potatoes and broccoli in particular. It appeared to all be boiled with a packet mix sauce."
Sushi • Asiatic • Mexican • Seafood
"Went there this weekend with my family. We ordered all of the sushi and most of the starters and tempura. The hot food was tasty tempura was light and delicious. However, the sushi was a big let down. Having grown up in Tokyo and eaten sushi all around the world I know when sushi is freshly made vs been in the fridge. Although the flavours were nice (disappointingly the jalapeños were not spicy at all) the rice was cold and dense. The food came out within a couple of minutes of ordering it. Clearly pre made, kept aside and waiting to be served probably as part of the set menus. About 10 minutes after the bulk of it was served our final plate of sushi came out which was clearly fresh (not cold or dense). This was disappointing to say the least. Sushi should always be freshly made to order. If it wasn’t in the fridge the rice needs to be prepared better. We will be back for the hot food only! The lemon cheesecake and mango sorbet were delicious too."
Thai • Beer • Wine • Asian
"very poor service, always needed to look for employees to order or request drinks. it was a challenge to get even water for the table. eating was slow to arrive, but tasty as it did. the chili-seater bass is highly recommended."
Thai • Kebab • European • Vegetarian
"My family and I went to this restaurant for an early dinner. Despite having a reservation, the staff was rushing us along even though the restaurant was empty. When our food arrived, it was beautifully presented, but the curry dishes all tasted very similar and lacked chicken. The beef with chilli and basil was overly salty and not spicy enough. The papaya salad was not up to its usual standard. The only saving grace was the delicious coconut ice cream for dessert. After years of visiting, we are hesitant to return again."
French • Asiatic • European • Brasseries
"I booked for my birthday meal and requested a booth which we were given which was great. We found the food to be good quality and tasty, but were disappointed with some of the portion sizes and one meal was very overcooked. However when we complained about both points we were given a discount which was appreciated and the staff were very helpful and polite. There was also a lack of desserts and starters available, despite being on the menu, which was disappointing but the staff did offer alternatives. I think they may have had a food delivery issue or something as other friends have said they have always had good food when they've been there, hence me recommending it."
Full • British • Healthy • High Tea
"The staff were friendly and attentive, making for a very pleasant dining experience. The three types of meat were excellent. However, a slightly broader selection of vegetables would have been appreciated, perhaps including options like cauliflower cheese or braided red cabbage."
Pizza • Halal • Jamaican • Caribbean
"The food here is wonderful. Well cooked food with great flavours. The ambience is perfect and the smell of amazing food hits you when you walk through the door. The service was brilliant. Very friendly but not overly so with very prompt service. I had the peri-peri wings to start and they are lovely. Good sized wings and just spicy enough. I had a king prawn main which was also delicious. My friend had the mutton curry which was incredible and I have since had as a take away from them. Huge chunks of tender meat with no gristle with a thick sauce. My new favourite food to order in and one of the best curries I have had. The rice and peas were cooked perfectly. The dumplings are amazing, they are so like donuts as to feel like a real treat! I would recommend Bishops and will definitely go again, and hopefully often."
Pizza • Pasta • Seafood • Italian
"We stopped in Richmond for a stroll and bite before returning to our hotel in Teddington. My colleagues had their fill of English pub food so they opted for Italian. And Pizzeria Rustica was the first we came across. We were able to get a...table despite many bookings. We just needed to vacate by a certain time. We had lovely service. We grazed on fresh baked bread (still warm) and olives. My colleagues had a penne pasta dish and I had their rustica pizza. No red sauce. Tomato. Kalamata olives. Spinach. Cheese. Napoletana-style. Nicely executed. A side salad with rocket and parm was delish. Plentiful. Leftovers. No shortage of food choices in Richmond. You will not be disappointed if you choose Pizzeria Rustica."
Cafe • Healthy • Kitchen • Bar-lounge
"We had a fantastic experience! The potatoes were outstanding, and the prawns were just incredible. The selection of wine and cocktails was also excellent. If I had to be very picky, I would suggest not serving tomatoes that are out of season, as they aren't nearly as flavorful as the in-season ones. The burrata dish could be enhanced with other seasonal vegetables, like beetroot, or maybe a tomato-based jam or sauce. As for the Korean chicken, while it was delicious, using thigh meat could take it to the next level, and a slightly crunchier batter would improve it even more. Both squash dishes might benefit from a bit more caramelization on the squash. However, these are just minor details—we truly had a wonderful time!"
Kebab • European • Sri Lankan • Bar-lounge
"I'm a huge fan of Sri lankan cuisine so very happy to have one in the local neighbourhood which really is authentic but has a high end feel. We visited yesterday and Xmas decorations were up, making it a cosy bur still ethnic vibe. The little rickshaw at the front with lights is a lovely touch. Service was great and I'd actually urge more customers to I saw just ordering things they are used to ordering like poppadoms thinking it's an Indian restaurant, when there'd a wonderful selection of short eats the staff happily will talk you through My top picks for starters and short eats are the Mutton rolls (you get 2...don't share! Ha! , the fish cutlets (though be warned they are spicy , the prawns and the Squid! My top picks for mains are the the mild prawn curry, the jaffna Mutton curry, and although a little messy, the crab curry is just top notch! Best eaten with parathas and savour rice! Will definitely be visiting again for my Sri lankan food fix soon."
Tea • Salad • Fusion • American
"two for preopera dinner at 18 o'clock, eat a la carte. we ordered a bottle of the house white, price 35, but were calculated 46 for another bottle of wine. we were also charged 11,50 for a gin and tonic we never ordered. since we hurry to be in time for the opera (and at least initially service) had been slow, I discovered these false accuses only if I inspected the bill more cautious to house i have kept the bill! our waiter, although he tried his best, was the agency temp, and was not at all familiar with the menu that caused all kinds of confusion at the beginning. my main was a cesar salad consisting of half an salate (no, the leaves were not separated, washed individually and sown!). this was knocked on a plate, with some indifferent dressing on it blown by a bottle (actually not a freshly produced emulsion dressing). there were no crossers, but a few ghastly baguette melbas with melted cheddar (no, not parmesan) that had hurled from them, and not a hauch of sardelle, but something called bacon dusting. Overall, one would probably come better in a school canteen, and would not be happy with 12 for eating half an salad. when asien de cuba was housed there, this place was special. what they have at their place is particularly terrible."
Tea • Coffee • Drinks • Desserts
"it is sad that such an unstoppable place offers a really bad service. after sitting we had to wait for 20 min for a coffee and further 25 min for 2 waffeln. the personal told us that despite the amount of food we can eat, we must spend at least 40 pfunds during our visit or we will be charged the remaining ones on the card we used for booking. what has happened, as we have "only "£34 for 2 waffles and 2 basic coffees full of honey and sugar. we both share the opinion that it is ridiculous to force their customers to pay £40 for such foods, although, how much they are even able to eat, what would be a reasonable amount at dinner / drinks. huge disappointment, and would not recommend this place. we have also experienced to leave angry customers after they have to hear that they spend 40 pfund minimum. if that wasn't enough, the staff came next to us and sprayed heavy cleaning detergent right in front of our coffee! just one word."