The Crutched Friar - Menu

Naroon

➤ 60 Great Titchfield Street, London, United Kingdom

Menu • Coffee • Persian • Chicken • Breakfast

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"I had a lovely experience at this restaurant and the food was delicious! It was my first time trying Persian cuisine and I found it to be very refined and mild, yet still full of flavor. The staff even brought out a cake when they heard it was my birthday. I would definitely return to this restaurant!"

Efes Restaurant Bar

➤ 56 Maple St, London W1T 6HN, United Kingdom

Menu • Full • Wine • Turkish • Bar-lounge

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"I recently visited Efes Restaurant Bar and was blown away by the experience. The atmosphere was vibrant and inviting, with a lively bar area and cozy seating areas. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and were happy to recommend dishes and cocktails based on our preferences. The food was absolutely delicious we tried a range of traditional Turkish dishes, and each one was bursting with flavor. The presentation was also beautiful, with the dishes being served on colorful plates and garnished with herbs and spices. The cocktail bar was impressive, with a wide range of options to choose from. We sampled a few different cocktails and were impressed by the creativity and quality of the drinks. The bar staff were knowledgeable and passionate about their craft, and were happy to chat with us about the different flavors and ingredients used in the cocktails. Overall, I would highly recommend Efes Restaurant Bar to anyone looking for an authentic Turkish dining experience in central London. The food, drinks, and atmosphere are all top notch, and the staff are friendly and attentive. I will definitely be returning to Efes in the future."

Quantus Restaurant & Bar

➤ 38 Devonshire Road Chiswick London, W4 2HD, United Kingdom

Menu • Bar • Global • Casual • European

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"There is nothing wrong about this restaurant but it is also nothing special for the price range. Places like Eneko have menus at similar value and the food is exceptional, whereas the food in Quantus was not flawless. I was the “lucky one” since I seemed to order the best dishes in the menu: the sweetbreads, the grilled octupus and the nut cake. My husband ordered the Heirloom tomatoes salad and the tomatoes were tasteless. The chimichurri steak was ok, but far from the best. The same could be said from the crab cakes. The worse thing however were the deserts. My husband ordered a panna cotta which almost needed a knife to be eaten, and my friend ordered a chocolate mouse that had an off smell (we all noticed) and hence did not eat it. In addition when we arrived the restaurant was full but nobody had been served which resulted in us having to wait very long for the food. The service was very pleasant though and the octupus and nut cake were very good"

Parle Pantry

➤ 97 Chiswick High Road, HOUNSLOW, United Kingdom

Menu • Coffee • Turkish • European • Mediterranean

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"Flew all the way from Boston today on the red eye to visit Chiswick and the Parle Pantry, a delightful vegan coffee and pastry spot, and it exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I walked in, the warm, inviting atmosphere and the friendly staff made me feel right at home. The coffee here is exceptional – rich, flavorful, and perfectly brewed. I tried their flat white with oat milk, and it was one of the best I've ever had. The pastries are a revelation; each one is a masterpiece of vegan baking. The chocolate croissant was flaky and indulgent, and the lemon poppy seed muffin was light, moist, and bursting with flavor. Had the porridge three times for breakfast after my 10k runs. Perfect fuel filled! Wish I could make at home in Boston. The variety is impressive, catering to all tastes with gluten-free options as well. The attention to detail and the quality of ingredients truly shine through in every bite. Whether you're a vegan or not, Parle Pantry is a must-visit. It's the perfect spot for a cozy coffee date or a quick treat. I can't wait to return and try more of their delectable offerings!"

Spasso

➤ 61 Walm Lane, NW2 4QR, London, United Kingdom

Menu • Italian • Campania • Neapolitan • Vegetarian

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"The decor of the restaurant is really lovely. We were greeted as soon as we arrived. We placed our orders quite briskly. We received complimentary bread and olives, which was a nice touch. Our Bruchetta starter arrived a whole hour after we arrived, which was disappointing and far too long to wait for a cold and easy starter. The menu did not specify that the prawns on one of the bruschettas were raw! The waiter said service was slow because they were busy with Uber Eats and Deliveroo. Clearly not prioritising paying customers, who pay a 12.5% service charge, unlike online customers. Eventually, our main courses arrived. My pasta was only just cooked, so close to being undercooked and hard. They ran out of ricotta and replaced it with the tiniest amount of cheese so I asked for some more. Since ricotta was supposed to be the main ingredient of the dish. The tuna steak was lovely, and the veal could have done with a thinner breadcrumb batter. The sides, chips and zucchini, were £4.50 and very small portions for such a cheap side. So that was slightly disappointing. Overall, the pinot grigio white wine was very drinkable, and they brought tap water when we asked for it. And the whole staff were very polite. It was a shame the service was so slow, and the food could have been better for the price that it was. We also felt it was overpriced for the location it was, zone 2 London and not in the West End."