Shrimp Scampi Shrimp Scampi

Succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter sauce, served over linguine with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley.

Cigala

Cigala

54 Lambs Conduit St, WC1N 3LW, London, United Kingdom

Meat • Tapas • Chicken • Chocolate


"Popped in here for lunch on a Sunday. The place was so quiet which was sad as it was such a great find (but good if the sun is out and then you are guaranteed a seat outside The waitress told us that during the week the place is heaving so the weekend is the best bet for some relaxation there. The food was very good. I tried the albondigas (which were lamb with a small bit of mint) in a rich tomato sauce. Also had chicken croquettas which were lovely with a rich creamy texture. The pimentos del Padron were excellent, with the obligatory in being a scorcher. I also had grilled chorizo which was tasty with the right amount of saltiness. The tortilla espanola was excellent, cold, as it should be, with chunky pieces of potato it was prepared in the morning, as it should be, leaving time for the flavours to strenghten although it did need a bit of salt. The wine list was excellent. I had a summery glass of tempranillo rose. The only reason why I haven't given a five star rating to this was because the albondigas were not as warm as they could have been and the bread was a tad stale. But these were minor things and overall the meal was outstanding. The service was excellent and we sent our compliments to the chef who apparently was one of the founders of Moro down the road. The bill came to around per head for lunch which included one glass of wine. A bit of the expensive side but there was so much to try and we went for it. Left the restaurant feeling stuffed and highly satisfied. I will be back!"

La Familia

La Familia

67 High Street, Epsom And Ewell, United Kingdom, KT17 1RX, Epsom and Ewell

Steak • Tapas • Spanish • Mediterranean


"We had been eager to try out this restaurant for a while, but it had always evaded us until we finally made reservations with two other couples in mid-December. When we arrived, we were surprised to find the place nearly empty. We ordered a few tapas dishes (about 5 for each couple). My wife's halloumi slices were disappointingly small, with only 4 paper-thin pieces that wouldn't even fill a couple of crackers. I ordered Gambas Pil Pil, which I had enjoyed years ago on the beautiful Costa del Sol. However, what arrived at our table was an unappetizing, oily dish with 5 pale-looking prawns and a few slices of red chili. The flavors were bland and the patatas bravas were also underwhelming. We also ordered sweet potato fries, which looked like shriveled worms. Our friends had a similar experience. Three of them shared a bottle of white wine while the rest of us had a beer each. I requested ice cream with a small amount of toffee sauce, but it came drowning in sauce. The lone waitress was pleasant, but the bill came out to around £80 per couple, including a £21 service charge, which we felt was far too high for the poor quality of food we received. As we left, one of the other couples expressed that they would not be returning, a sentiment that my wife and I shared. It became clear to us why the restaurant was so quiet, especially during the Christmas season. Sorry La Familia, but we won't be coming back. Quite disappointing overall."