Pasta pockets filled with ricotta and spinach, served in a rich tomato sauce.
French • British • European • Vegetarian
"This was our first trip to London and being a huge Gordon Ramsay fan we had to try his flagship restaurant. From the moment we arrived we felt special when the doorman called me by name. How he knew who I was is beyond me?? We were seated immediately and soon chose the Carte Blanche option which is 7 courses none of which you are aware of beforehand. We were very very happy that they accommodated my wife’s food allergies without hesitation. This is not always the case. Our Sommelier was excellent guiding us to a wine of our liking without being pushy or judgy. In retrospect I wish I’d have asked him for a recommendation to better pair with our dishes since he knew what we were getting … I didn’t. That’s my issue not his and I’ll be smarter next time. Every course was spectacular as were the palette cleanser and amuse bouche selections. Service was impeccable, attentive but not intrusive. Price was a bit crazy even for a 3 Michelin star establishment, 1,500 (Canadian for two people is nuts."
Cafe • Wine • Coffee • Italian
"We enjoyed a late lunch at Mandarin Bar Bisto on the day when we had 8 PM tickets for La Scala (it's difficult in Milan to find an early pre opera dinner reservation, so this solution worked beautifully). We both had the octopus first course and a risotto (my dining partner had squid ink and I had milanese). All of the food was perfect. Nice wine selection. But the standout part of the experience was the exceptional service (thank you, Francesco) the pacing of the meal and the attention to detail was faultless. Highly recommended."
French • Western • Spanish • Vegetarian
"Really disappointed. We eat in London restaurants all the time but felt completely ripped off. Food wasn’t good. And the wine is only sold by the glass £18 for a glass of wine is disgusting, especially when you order a bottle but still get charged the glass price. I felt like we complained about everything but the waiter who was really nice and listened to our moans abs groans. We will NOT eat there again."
Beer • Pizza • Italian • European
"On walking in we were shown to the bar and told it would be a short wait for our table, it turned out to be seconds rather than minutes, the staff were very pleasent and helpful and patient. The food and drinks arrived at just the right timing and both the food and drinks were spot on. I would recommend Bellini's to all, mywife asked a waiter if he could take a photo of our party and he did so with no complaint at all. All the staff were polite and friendly."
Wine • Steak • Brunch • Italian
"Hats off to the management and staff of Cantinetta for truly earning this one-star review from me. It was a team effort that I felt deserved recognition. We had guests from out of town and it was up to us to pick a restaurant that showcased the best of Crosby (according to Google reviews). We were a party of 10 who had reserved a table for Saturday evening with plenty of time to prepare and even pre-order if needed. Upon arrival, we were seated and given the drink menu. Unfortunately, the staff took 40 minutes before taking our drink orders, despite reminders. They seemed to make excuses rather than fulfill their duties. We should have probably left at that point, but we stayed. The food that was eventually served was inedible, particularly the Bruschettas which were popular choices for starters. There were delays in serving the main dishes as well, with some younger guests jokingly starting to eat the table. Thankfully, the main meals were of decent quality once served, but the service lacked any apologies or acknowledgment of our dissatisfaction. When we spoke to the manager about our experience, he seemed indifferent. This lack of care or apologies for a subpar experience on their part is the reason for this one-star review. Everyone has an off night, but the indifference to customer satisfaction shown by Cantinetta was truly remarkable.Service: Dine inMeal type: DinnerPrice per person: £30-40Food: 2Service: 1Atmosphere: 2"
Fish • Steak • Seafood • British
"The views were amazing, but the air conditioning was too strong. The food was average. The service was extremely slow and the waitresses were unfriendly and overwhelmed. We had to skip dessert because we were running late for a Georgia O'Keefe exhibition. The atmosphere was not welcoming, especially when I had guests from Australia. Additionally, I couldn't leave a tip because a service fee was automatically added to the bill."
Cafés • Pizza • Coffee • Italian
"Few visiting canary wharf would not have walked past it but rarely would have sat to have a drink or coffee. What a pity because it surely is a hidden gem! And why? You will most likely always find a couch which in canary wharf is quiet an exception where people jostle for space in packed pubs. It has happy hours from 6 7 each day which is surely unheard of in canary wharf. It is nice and warm and indoors a deal breaker in winter months. Serving time for a drink is less than 5 min. And last but not the least it has a nice vantage point with view of the food court of jubilee place. I am sure it is the closest pub from jubilee line and would beat even all bar one. Where it fails is the limited starter/ snack menu. The only option is slices of pizza. The dining menu is good but I doubt you will be dinning here given the numerous options downstairs. I would highly recommend this place if you haven 't been here."
Thai • Kosher • Italian • Japanese
"I took some nonJewish teachers from my department for an evening meal and they were very impressed although the fish was incredibly expensive the salads and Thai food were much more reasonable and the portions were very generous. The salads were delicious and the restaurant very happy for you to customise your salad to suit preferences. Overall an excellent experience and all would be happy to return"
Pizza • Seafood • British • European
"As always, great food and wine at great prices with a friendly but professional service. Outstanding value when you go for the special menu option. As a family of five adults of good appetite, we felt very well fed and well maintained. Thank you."
Food • Fish • Steak • Seafood
"My wife and I make it a point to have a meal out at least once a month. Our previous experiences at this restaurant have been very good. We started with appetizers as usual, but when I ordered a medium rare filet steak, it came out well-done. I was disappointed to hear the staff try to convince me that it was cooked to the correct temperature. I shouldn't have to explain the difference between medium rare and well-done. Eventually, they replaced my steak with a medium rare one, but only after my wife had finished her meal."
Food • Wine • Steak • Indian
"My Wife and I try and get out for a meal at least once a month, previous visits here were very good. Starters were fine, but I ordered a medium rare fillet steak for my main, got my steak which was well done, mistakes do happen, but to try and tell me that the steak was medium rare was just frustrating, I should not need to explain the difference, so replaced my steak with a medium rare, although after my wife had finished her meal. Did give us a free bottle of wine to apologize, which was a nice touch."
Kosher • Coffee • Italian • Breakfast-brunch
"This restaurant is excellent. The dishes I have tried are beautifully presented, generous in portion size, and delicious. It is clear that a lot of care goes into creating the food and designing the menu. The chefs must be very skilled. I particularly enjoyed the fish dishes and the fantastic rice. The desserts and cocktails are also top-notch and crafted with skill. The restaurant has a spacious and stylish ambiance with beautiful lighting. The staff is friendly and attentive. The prices are very reasonable compared to other kosher restaurants, making it a great place to enjoy a wonderful meal. Overall, a fantastic dining experience."
British • Vegetarian • Mediterranean • Breakfast-brunch
"So there I am, on a beautiful warm Sunday, sitting at home by myself. Impossible. I decide that I need to go out ASAP and just do something. And what’s better than treating myself to a nice lunch. Yes, I’m one of those people that doesn’t mind eating by herself and, in fact, loves it. I started walking down Upper Street, without any clue as to where to sit down. The reason why I chose Blue Legume, was simply because of the open front seemed like exactly what I was looking for. Decided to go for an egg white omelette and the Spirulina smoothie. Omelette was light and exactly as it should be, but I think I was more grateful for the potatoes that came along with it very very well seasoned. I was, however, completely blown away by the smoothie love the fact that it was green, not too sweet and so refreshing. Wouldn’t mind having it on a daily basis. I finished all of that pretty quickly and since I didn’t want to just head back home, I had a second look at the menu and finally found another excuse to stay. Ordered the apple crumble and some coffee to get rid of the sleepiness that was about to hit me. Nothing out of the ordinary here, except the fact that the crumble, was clearly microwaved. Was initially disappointed, but somehow it didn’t ruin my experience. Staff was very nice and receptive, no issues there, and unlike most times when I go for a meal by myself, there were no awkward stares. I felt pretty comfortable and happy after the entire meal, and that’s why I was back 2 weeks later with a friend for more. Would happily visit over and over again."
Meat • Wine • Tapas • Cocktail
"The staff were all extremely pleasant and attentive without being too intrusive. Due to the restaurant being fairly empty, we had multiple members of staff with which to deal, though this just ensured speedy service rather than errors being made. Whilst the menu choice was not the best, there were a sufficient number and type of dishes from which to choose, so that everyone in the group (4 of us) was happy with the options. The tapas portions were large enough that we all had a decent taste of each, and apart from the traditional Pide (which received no likes) the consensus was that the food was tasty All in all we had a very enjoyable meal, which, with a cocktail each and two bottles of wine came to a very reasonable £225 (with service charge) ."
Tea • Full • Wine • Pasta
"The Amaranto is like home from home for us as we've been going regularly for years. Unfortunately we hadn't been able to go for a while due to covid. Yesterday the service was average at best. The waiter informed us that due to covid and Brexit they needed to train more waiters, and that was the reason they were so under staffed. While I understand this, I'm not sure why they would then add 15% service charge to the bill knowing the service wasn't up to scratch. The desserts were unreasonably expensive, although they were delicious. The lounge looked dusty and the doors had finger prints all over them. I will not be rushing to go back any time soon. I must say, food was the same high standard and we thoroughly enjoyed what we ordered, thank you chef. As we were paying premium prices, we expected premium service and environment, unfortunately we get it."
Pizza • Pasta • Cheese • Fast Food
"we called this business to place an order for pizzas when we celebrated a birthday. the first call processor took mine or and we agreed the delivery. I then asked to pay with my card to covid precautions and best...practicing the gentleman told his colleague that this customer would like to pay with the card, then there was a bizarre change and argue that followed, all I heard was to tell him to pay cash and the phone line went down. I called back to make my payment and another angry man replied to the call, I said I am only for mine or to pay and he answered with wut and terrible attitude say I am too busy to take their payment on the phone with card I informed the crazy that I am not my order. there is no word and clearly no business at all. what an experience! unnecessary to say, will not call again this business and if this is their hire to customer service, covid compliance and general art and wise good knows how their products are!"
Pasta • Italian • Vegetarian • Bar-lounge
"we had an absolutely magical evening. it was my friend's birthday and veronica and rhiannon took care of us so well! Veronica was excellent with her suggestions and recommended, not to mention her humor and her gast friendry as a whole! rhiannon was so beautiful and friendly to us, so patient with all the little questions and made the night so smooth for us. She even helped us to make some amazing pictures to immortalize the experience. eating was brilliant; absolutely delicious, came in good time, and very well prepared. compliments to the chefs! special word for the lychee sorbet and yuzu eis, for dying. also the beautiful birthday desert they gave us was fantastic! overall a brilliant experience 20/10"
Beer • Wine • Indian • Italian
"I was pleasantly surprised by my experience at the Italian restaurant in London run by chef Fabrizio. The atmosphere of the restaurant is elegant and refined, but at the same time welcoming and friendly. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect, from the furnishings to the plating of the dishes to the quality of the food. The cuisine is simply superlative and unexpected, considering the tendency of Italian restaurants abroad to disappoint expectations. Here, however, I was able to taste excellent raw materials and authentic dishes that made me feel as if I were back in Italy. (Even the tagliatelle are homemade! Maurizio, the restaurant manager, made my experience even more special by recommending the perfect wine to accompany the dishes and explaining every detail with passion and competence. The restaurant is located in a particular boutique hotel frequented by an educated and refined clientele, in a very beautiful area of London and easily reachable even by public transport which continues until late at night. I cannot fail to mention the tiramisu, a true masterpiece that I have never eaten even in Italy. Chef Fabrizio's ability to combine innovation and Italian tradition while respecting the raw materials is truly commendable. In conclusion, I highly recommend this restaurant to all lovers of good Italian cuisine who wish to have an authentic and unforgettable gastronomic experience in London."
Wine • Pizza • Pasta • Seafood
"I have eaten in so many Italian restaurants, my best friend is Italian and recently came with me to this place too. I have been here about 7-8 times over the past three years and every time they have gotten better and better. Every so often there will be a swing and a miss, I wouldn 't recommend the mushrooms on toast. But everything else, from the pizza to the moussaka to the sides, and starters, are just so homely, clearly made with love and made fresh. The staff are super friendly, sometimes a bit much, but it only makes you feel welcome. The service can be a tad slow on occasion, but then the environment is calm and relaxing and I can 't help but feel at ease here. The Italian restaurant across the road risoranto sorento have positive things to say about this place too and I am happy to go back. If you are happy to enjoy great portions, homely food, friendly service and a nice atmosphere, I recommend this place. I 'm going again tonight for my dad 's birthday :"
Pizza • Vegan • Italian • Vegetarian
"Oh, my God, it was a year ago when we last visited. The food was then brilliant, but that was over any expectation. The sardines as an appetizer and the garlic and chili puwns that we were somehow divided excellent, I had the calf as my main with black olives and capers in a rich sauce, I am still dreaming of the other half had the seafood pasta, he would give me no taste when he embraced his bowl with a wide grin on his face, so took a hit. Dessert I had the lightest Tiramisu ever, he had I not know what, he would not tell me, but it was so delicious, he gave in the car on his way home he had just a sting in the desert menu, as had forgotten his glasses, but I am glad he did."