Almeida Wine Bar & Restaurant

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  Almeida Wine Bar & Restaurant

  30 Almeida Street London N1 1AD uk
  

  More reviews by vobin
  vobin

  25th September 2008

  Chaos

  Current

  A comfoprtable upmarket noisy barn of a place, best suited to diners who can lip read. Service is slow and dull-witted. Don't even think about a pre-theatre dinner here (even though it is owned by the Almeida Theatre opposite). Visiting the restaurant immediately after a play is the only possibility. But they had run out of 4 of the items on a medium short menu and 3 of those were fairly staple (eg steak, scallops, raw tuna). Fifteen minutes after you are seated the waiters hand you the menu and return 20 minutes later to take your order. When you place your order they tell you it is not available (our visit was not on April 1). Potato Dauphin Noir seemed a nice side order from the menu but the chef's version is just separate small new potatoes boiled and lightly sauteed with a bit of butter and melted cheese. What we have here is good quality ingredients spoilt by an amateur chef and dumb waiters. There is no shortage of staff, just a shortage of knowhow and intelligence. It isn't cheap.

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  Almeida Wine Bar & Restaurant

  30 Almeida Street London N1 1AD uk
  

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  islamel

  16th July 2007

  Bringing France to the Angel

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  I first dined at Almeida 5 or so years ago. My Sister and were looking for a really nice, local restaurant for Mother's Day. We decided on Almedia, and have never looked back.
  The restaurant is a complete joy from the decor in the dining room to the food to the service - just great.
  The dining room is lovely, light, airy and spacious but also incredibly comfortable. The service is always polished, personal, attentive and warm without being overbearing. They remeber you after one visit and even remember their regular's specific likes and dilikes. The second time my partner and I ate there, I accidently touched my partner's hand with the little copper saucepan that they served the jus for our cote de beouf. No thrid degree burns or anything of the like but about 2 mins later, the maitre'd, placed a little cup of ice next to my partners hand - he had seen the incident from the other side of the room and came to help without a word from us. About a year later when I called to book a table, the lady I spoke to ask me how the hand was - just from me giving my surname. Now if that's not making you feel like a valued, appreciated patron, I don't know what is.
  The menu serves some really well executed classic french dishes ie. Steak Tartare, Oysters with Vinagrette, Fois Gras, Platter of Classic Charcuterie and Pates for starters(and many more). For mains there's steak frites, Cote de Beouf, Seabass with Clams and Duck with Puy Lentils and regularly changing dishes according to the seasons. Just make sure you save space for the deserts as you will not find a better Creme Brulee in London - and as for the Lavender Ice Cream - HEAVEN!!!!
  There is a huge and varied wine list to cater to all budgets and tastes - and the somellier is wonderfully helpful - we once changed our mind about the wine three times without a word of complaint - even though he had opened 2 of the bottles already.
  This restaurant delivers on so many levels. Great value too - 22 for 3 courses at lunch, 27 at dinner. YOU CAN'T FAIL TO LOVE IT.

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  Almeida Wine Bar & Restaurant

  30 Almeida Street London N1 1AD uk
  

  More reviews by TrustedBot
  TrustedBot

  8th February 2007

  Current

  Overseen by the team from Conrans Michelin-starred Orrery, Almeida offers traditional and delectable French cuisine to a rather groovy part of north London. Almeida certainly more than compliments the bustling Islington restaurant scene, as well as having an appeal for foodies throughout London.

  The restaurant is located just a stones throw from Upper Street, at 30 Almeida Street just opposite the Theatre and has a simple but contemporary interior design which was conceived by Terence Conran.

  The quality of the cooking is very high; a short, value-for-money, regionally focused menu that changes every two months ensures that boredom doesnt set in for regulars.

  The mainly French wine list is well thought out, with a southern French slant.

  Try dishes like the oysters and sausages, or the trolley of terrines followed by the trolley of puddings, or even a classic dish like the Coquilles St Jacques in the Provencal style. Oh and if there ever was a restaurant to try (and enjoy) escargotsthis surely must be it!

  Chefs Speciality Dish:

  Spit roast rack of pork, girolles & broad beans

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