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Zizzi Birstall

Zizzi Birstall

Birstall Retail Park, Leeds, England, WF17 9AD, United Kingdom

Pizza • Vegan • Italian • Vegetarian


"I have visited numerous vegan groups on facebook, I always hear how amazing zizzi is, and finally I have the opportunity to visit one on a trip to yorkshire. Despite its location to be the center of a retail park, this restaurant really feels like you're going to be out somewhere that interieur is spacious, modern, interesting, clean and the atmosphere was beautiful. the waiter was incredibly helpful and went out of his way to ensure that all our meals were perfectly met. my mother ordered the vegan green goddess salat, separated with the pesto; my partner ordered the vegan rustica pizza, with added spinat, and I went and veganized the thin ‘primavera’ pizza that replaces the non-vegan options for cruel free versions. our meals arrived immediately, and just as we ordered despite all tweaking the usual menu items! (they also came with vegan stickers, of course we had to wear our little tokens for the rest of the meal with proud, hahahahahahaha). all our meals were arched, they were absolutely sensational. (my omni dad said it was the best lasagne he ever had, but that wasn't vegan/veggie) also beautiful portion sizes, thanks to enough space for my partner and I to share the legendary vegan dessert roller zone! I tend to avoid sugar, but there was no possibility that I could go without taste! when we ordered the waiter, it was so sorry to announce that they had no more vegan option in their filiale, but he made sure that we can still enjoy our little vegan tasty by replacing the non-vegan items in the plate, thereby treating our own cutter! on a page note were my partner and mama not too impressed by the coffee but we are grateful that it was so. Maybe soon Zizzi’s will offer more vegan coffee options. the whole experience was absolutely fantastic, we felt really interested, and give the waiter a big tip, he seemed really taken back; the personal is simply really good people there in our experience. I would like to visit again. I would say it is a safe bet for meals with men's mixed nutritional requirements, and since it is a chain restaurant, they can know what to expect. [additional] I would like to leave 5* review, but in the rule happycow restaurants that are only veggie friendly can only get the highest 4* reviews."

Nando's Brunswick Square

Nando's Brunswick Square

23 Brunswick Centre, London I-WC1N 1AF, United Kingdom

Fusion • Coffee • Burgers • Chicken


"I am a fan of Nandos. Actually no, I 'll take that back. I respect Nandos. Let me tell you why... Let 's be honest, no chain can really claim supremacy in the cooking of any particular dish. By that I mean it is hard to find dishes which a chain restaurant always cooks better than an independent would. Nandos has got its recipe right in the sense that no one else does Peri Peri chicken as well as they do. Whenever I go to Nandos, its half a chicken for me, medium spiced (extreme spice is only recommended to superheros , side of fries and depending on my mood corn on the cob or coleslaw. I truly recommend the chicken combo. Reason being, this is what the restaurant does best. Forget the slightly boring chicken burgers. Beyond the food comes the rest. Here, Nando 's still has some work to do. Firstly, the drinks it has on offer are scarce and the self service system rather annoying. Secondly, Nandos has a bad habit of leaving its clean tables, plates, toilets, etc.. DIRTY! I kid you not, Nandos hasn 't yet found the solution to really keeping its restaurants outstandingly clean (which is should right? . Finally, Nandos does slightly at times make you feel like your in a chicken factory. I don 't why this is exactly, its a hard feeling to describe. My general belief is that by dropping the pay at the cashier system and bringing in normal waiters, Nado 's could substantially improve the dining experience. However, don 't let these last points get in your way. Especially if you have never been. One must go to Nando 's once in his life. Enjoy! Ps: Nandos originated in South Africa and is one of the country 's most known brands! As I said earlier: I respect Nando 's."

Sophie's Steakhouse Chelsea

Sophie's Steakhouse Chelsea

United Kingdom, London

Steak • British • European • Steakhouse


"since over 15 years sophies steakhouse visited and since the summer it was my first time. I went past the last weeks often to visit during the tireless veganuary, so I jumped on the opportunity to have a relaxed dinner there...with a friend on a Tuesday night. the dinner itself was the usual quality ingredients simple things made very good and fair value for the location as expected. I was disappointed, however, that I was at the reception of the restaurant for approx. 5 minutes were allowed to stand (besides a board that has asked customers to wait) where I was ignored, although I was passed on several times by the employees without gruß or recognition. it seems quite unnecessary that customers (also with reservations) on this wise on a Tuesday night around 19:30 clock, if there is a bar area on the immediate left side of the at the beginning that I quite comfortable my time in, until someone around me to put around me and safe enough, a small waiting snake formed behind us through the time we finally sit, although there is a series of open tables. my words very carefully to choose, I told the waiter (the manager) when he put us that as “a courteous world of advice” when they let customers wait at the entrance, they should be more of an effort to welcome them immediately, but this seemed to be taken as a personal affront and I was accused that it was quite hysterical, “he was being back in the moment when I met him during this already negotiated exchange we were asked twice (at this point) if we wanted to proceed with our booking by the waiter who obviously had decided that he would rather leave the partially empty restaurant. Despite every attempt to go, I didn't want my friend embarrassing, who visited the restaurant more regularly from late, so we tried to make the best of an otherwise insignificant dinner. within spores of playing the sacrifice, the waiter could explain that he was very stressed, as they were particularly short workers (the experience of my friend also from a previous visit) and fair to him seemed to be that he had a large area on his own. Of course, I have addressed any sympathy, and it is a management problem that must be solved especially for that of human, but why not just with an excuse or even only a recognition of feedback received, instead of expressing themselves and making absurd accusations if it receives polite and constructive feedback? would the device rather not mention a bad customer experience and decide to simply go into reasonable feedback? to his credit, the rest of the service was professional, but it is hard to do such a basic misunderstanding of the customer service in a time when they think restaurants should do everything in their power to customers again welcome after the break-up of the last 18 months. the whole episode is pretty bad at sophies I'm sorry to say and I won't be back in a hurry."

Zizzi Edinburgh Roxburgh

Zizzi Edinburgh Roxburgh

1 Roxburgh Court, City Of Edinburgh EH1 1PG, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, City of

Pizza • Pasta • Italian • European


"To get to the first Zizzi to open in Edinburgh in seven years, you have two choices. If you’re working up an appetite you can walk up from Cockburn Street or indeed if you want to keep fit. The easiest option is from the Royal Mile, look out for the entrance to Mary Kings’ Close, walk down the passage as if you were going into the attraction, turn left and you’re there. We went along to the launch evening, and were enchanted to be met by some of the residents of Mary Kings' Close dressed in their finery for the occasion. Now, I can't promise that sort of welcome each time you visit, but you'll instantly feel at home. You walk into an L-shaped space. Before you is a fabulous view down over Princes Street and beyond. I am instantly drawn to the left of the room where, in an open kitchen the team are preparing pizzas to bake in the roaring oven behind them. Starters are being prepared to the other side. It's a hive of activity. Later when I talk to Steve, the manager, I discover that he had the pick of staff from other Zizzi's and has brought the best to lead his team. He did have to find other staff to replace them mind you! Much as the pizzas looked delicious, I was keen to try one of the other dishes and was tempted by the Zizzi fish stew. A rather nice touch, the menu indicates dishes that contain 600 calories for those wanting to go for a lighter version and incredibly this dish is one of them. To start with with have a platter which showcases some of the dishes from the menu. The calamari (from the sharing menu) and the garlic bread with mozzarella and tomato and pesto bread from the “dishes to start”. The calamari are among the best I’ve ever tasted. Both the breads are delicious and the way I like them, crisp and not too much topping. Mr EF waxes lyrical about his insalata di pollo (chicken salad) which is again one of the 600 calorie dishes and includes chicken, pancetta, green beans, cannellini, onions, tomatoes and lentils in a aioli and lemon dressing. It’s moist and has just the right amount of dressing. My fish stew is chock full of fish and seafood in a deeply flavoured tomato sauce with sliced potato – each element cooked perfectly. Portions are generous! We get to share 3 desserts between us: lemon tart, tiramisu and chocolate tart. It was difficult to chose our favourites as all were a very fitting end to a lovely meal. Just to mention, the drinks list is extensive and reasonably priced and don’t miss the chance to try the limoncello! We continued to enjoy the atmosphere throughout our meal and the excellent service. Prices are reasonable – do go and give it a try especially if Italian restaurants are not your first choice. It’s really special."