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      <title>Takari - Takari definatly hit the SPOT by Peteryth</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1f56z8f/takari/1f9oc7</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_place.gif" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_user.gif" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/Peteryth">Peteryth</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7836 1628</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=indian'>indian</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=lively'>lively</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=romantic'>romantic</a></p>Takari&#39;s food and service is probably the best Ive had for a while. its become really difficult to find great indian resturants but ive just stumbled across one (Takari) I have never written a review before but Takari deserves the recognition for raising the bar in Indian food. The service was flawless the food was piping hot and the drinks chilled. The total experience was very satisfying. Its the best indian in the west end. The Plasma Tv playing indian movie songs coupled with lovely delicious food and drink made for a very entertaining evening. I would definatly reccommed Takari its the best Indian food ive ever had.. ENJOYTakari&#39;s food and service is probably the best Ive had for a while. its become really difficult to find great indian resturants but ive just stumbled across one (Takari) I have never written a review before but Takari deserves the recognition for raising the bar in Indian food. The service was flawless the food was piping hot and the drinks chilled. The total experience was very satisfying. Its the best indian in the west end. The Plasma Tv playing indian movie songs coupled with lovely delicious food and drink made for a very entertaining evening. I would definatly reccommed Takari its the best Indian food ive ever had.. ENJOY]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Peteryth</dc:creator>
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      <title>San Francesco - Feels like home by DrKnowledge</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1g4248p/san-francesco/101or9</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/ldc_1g4248p.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/DrKnowledge_f792101d.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/DrKnowledge">DrKnowledge</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7836 6354</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=italian'>italian</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=family & home feel'>family & home feel</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=lively'>lively</a></p>My wife and I have been coming here for years and wouldn&#39;t miss it on our trips to London.  Mr. Italo Muro, the owner, and Joe, the head waiter will treat you like part of the family.  This place is about great food, ambiance, and people that treat you like you&#39;ve come to their home for supper.   Can&#39;t imagine a trip to London without going there to see our friends and have a great evening.My wife and I have been coming here for years and wouldn&#39;t miss it on our trips to London.  Mr. Italo Muro, the owner, and Joe, the head waiter will treat you like part of the family.  This place is about great food, ambiance, and people that treat you like you&#39;ve come to their home for supper.   Can&#39;t imagine a trip to London without going there to see our friends and have a great evening.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <category>italian</category>
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      <title>Sarastro - Skip this Show by sulin</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1922m7j/sarastro/1y6nw8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/105787_5e352c89.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/sulin_1bfc360d.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/sulin">sulin</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 1.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7836 0101</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.sarastro-restaurant.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=romantic'>romantic</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=mediterranean'>mediterranean</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=lively'>lively</a></p>Last Friday, we met a few friends in Covent Garden and we were brought to the opera-themed Sarastro Restaurant on Drury Lane. Words cannot express what the decor is in this place - imagine half pseudo-rococo, half Liberace&#0226;&#0172;"s home - those of you who have either been to or walked by this opera-themed restaurant will know what I&#0226;&#0172;"m talking about.<br /><br />I&#0226;&#0172;"ll be honest - I&#0226;&#0172;"ve always wanted to see what it was really like inside one of these flamboyant rooms. I could have had my pick of locations as there are two other restaurants with similar themes: Papageno (same owners) and Salieri. Upon entering, we were led to one of the upstairs booths that provide privacy and I guess is supposed to give one a feeling of exclusivity, like sitting in a real opera box. After settling in (which was a challenge as we had to contort ourselves to sit down at the table) and examining the bizarre tablecloth and napkins (crushed velvet&#33;?), we were given menus and food immediately started arriving at the table. What was this? Glancing at our menus answered my questions - we had to choose from a three-course set menu. This was the first major bad sign of things to come. We were never told that we would be limited to this and nowhere on their website does it say this either.<br /><br />I understand small menus - a small menu allows for the chef to have more control over the quality of the dishes and allows for your food to come quickly. At places like Sarrastro, though, this rather pricey set menu is obviously to cut costs and maximise profits. Appetizers were the cheap mass-produced kind: hummus, tzatziki, fried halloumi, cheese borek, fried calamari, dolmades. While the dips were presented in large-ish family-size bowls, the countable items were very stingily counted out to equal the number of people in our party. Never have I seen 6 sad calamari rings (count &#0226;&#0172;&#0220;em, 6&#33;) presented on a bed of lettuce. The cheese pastries and halloumi was almost inedibly salty but luckily the fluffy Turkish bread that accompanied all this was quite nice with the dips. <br /><br />When the waiter came to take our orders for the main course, I asked for his recommendation between the braised lamb shank and the duck a l&#0226;&#0172;"orange. After some hesitation, he suggested the lamb - but when the food came out, I saw that his recommendation really meant the lesser of the two evils. The lamb shank was enormous. What a massive dish - I felt a bit like a cave-woman tackling this beast.<br /><br />Unfortunately, quality and quantity cannot mutually exist in a dish at places like these. While the portion was huge, the lamb didn&#0226;&#0172;"t taste of much&#0226;&#0172;&#0166;just very dull lamb. The meat wasn&#0226;&#0172;"t exactly falling off the bone and there were dangerous shards of bone throughout my shank. The duck eaters fared no better - a limp, overly-gamy, and probably from frozen, sliced duck breast with a thin, translucent, and possibly bottled, orange sauce poured on top. One of our friends just couldn&#0226;&#0172;"t eat hers and asked for a replacement. To their credit, they quite happily switched it for the more edible salmon; to their discredit, the salmon arrived approximately 5 seconds after the duck was taken away. Hmmm&#0226;&#0172;&#0166;suspiciously quick&#0226;&#0172;&#0166; Accompanying our meals were family-sized bowls of boiled potatoes and boiled, yet undercooked, mixed vegetables.<br /><br />The real kicker came at dessert time. The set menu proclaimed that we would receive Turkish sweets and a fresh fruit platter. Turkish sweets turned out to be a tiny syrup soaked sweet, not baklava but tulumba, for each of us (count &#0226;&#0172;&#0220;em, 6&#33;) and alongside lay some of the thinnest slices of pineapple the world has ever seen. The fruit platter was a large platter with whole, uncut, cheap fruits - apples, bananas, oranges, grapes&#0226;&#0172;&#0166;and the biggest joke of all, a whole pineapple in the centre, with no proper knives to cut any of them. Well, I was feeling slightly bitter by this time and proceeded to bag up that pineapple - we&#0226;&#0172;"re currently enjoying it at home&#33;<br /><br />And what did we pay for this catering-style meal? - &#0194;&#0163;30 a head. Just looking at that number causes me to reminisce of the wonderful meals I&#0226;&#0172;"ve had at Le Vacherin that came to about that amount. And I haven&#0226;&#0172;"t even come to the musicians&#33; Being an opera-themed restaurant, I would expect some music to be played. I do not, however, expect the band to sound like a mariachi band - nor do I expect the tambourinist to come around to each table, demanding money and shouting &#0226;&#0172;SOl&#0195;&#0169;&#33; Ol&#0195;&#0169;&#33;&#0226;&#0172;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>sulin</dc:creator>
      <category>romantic</category>
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      <title>Tamarai - Fantastic evening at Tamarai by Mohan_S</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1o3228h/tamarai/1m9mu7</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/1o3228h_fd7a138f.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_user.gif" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/Mohan_S">Mohan_S</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 4.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7831 9399</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.tamarai.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=good value'>good value</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=lively'>lively</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=thai'>thai</a></p>I went to Tamarai last evening with friends and we had an absolutely fantastic time. Friendly and attentive staff, amazing food and stylish surroundings. Would recommend to all.I went to Tamarai last evening with friends and we had an absolutely fantastic time. Friendly and attentive staff, amazing food and stylish surroundings. Would recommend to all.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Mohan_S</dc:creator>
      <category>good value</category>
      <category>lively</category>
      <category>thai</category>
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      <title>Lowlander - Beer &amp; Cheese by bristle</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1n32m88/lowlander/1h3l07</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/1n32m88_a99ac7b1.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/bristle_2ed9d133.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/bristle">bristle</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 4.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7379 7446</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.lolander.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=good food'>good food</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=bar'>bar</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=lively'>lively</a></p>Nice, lively and unusual atmosphere. Conveniently located just off the beaten Long Acre track.<br />The variety of Belgian beers is excellent, with many on draught and very well kept.<br />Should really have tried their wines, but who wants to risk these if you can drink such superb beers?&#33;<br />When we last visited, we discovered the subtle combination of large cubes of medium-mature Dutch Gouda cheese and a dark, warm Belgian brew.<br />The snack menu is great if all you want is just a quick bite and a few beers. Everything is cooked to order by kitchen staff who know their stuff. Haven&#39;t been able to fault them once.<br />Lowlander is a good example of what Covent Garden actually needed - a non-pretentious bar with prices that are high enough to keep it &#39;select&#39; and not hideously expensive either.<br />It is also a huge improvement over the sports bar that was here before&#33;Nice, lively and unusual atmosphere. Conveniently located just off the beaten Long Acre track.<br />The variety of Belgian beers is excellent, with many on draught and very well kept.<br />Should really have tried their wines, but who wants to risk these if you can drink such superb beers?&#33;<br />When we last visited, we discovered the subtle combination of large cubes of medium-mature Dutch Gouda cheese and a dark, warm Belgian brew.<br />The snack menu is great if all you want is just a quick bite and a few beers. Everything is cooked to order by kitchen staff who know their stuff. Haven&#39;t been able to fault them once.<br />Lowlander is a good example of what Covent Garden actually needed - a non-pretentious bar with prices that are high enough to keep it &#39;select&#39; and not hideously expensive either.<br />It is also a huge improvement over the sports bar that was here before&#33;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>bristle</dc:creator>
      <category>good food</category>
      <category>bar</category>
      <category>lively</category>
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      <title>Loch Fyne Restaurant &amp; Oyster Bar -  by Squiddy</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1v82a7m/loch-fyne-restaurant-and-oyster-bar/1g8kd7</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/ldc_1v82a7m.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/Squiddy_be770b6b.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/Squiddy">Squiddy</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7240 4999</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.lochfyne.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=seafood'>seafood</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=vegetarian dishes'>vegetarian dishes</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=air conditioning'>air conditioning</a></p>My girlfriend and I went for the &#0194;&#0163;11 summer menu one evening, and it was excellent&#33; Two courses and a glass of wine for &#0194;&#0163;11 a head made it great value.<br /><br />Service was prompt and the staff were friendly. There was a good selection on the summer menu, which changes daily and many of the same dishes were on the main menu. If they can be compared, I would say the a la carte menu is still very good value for the standard of food that you get.<br /><br />If you can get hold of the summer menu vouchers I would say this is an essential place to visit, if not I would say this restaurant still has some of the best value food around the West End. Well worth a try&#33;My girlfriend and I went for the &#0194;&#0163;11 summer menu one evening, and it was excellent&#33; Two courses and a glass of wine for &#0194;&#0163;11 a head made it great value.<br /><br />Service was prompt and the staff were friendly. There was a good selection on the summer menu, which changes daily and many of the same dishes were on the main menu. If they can be compared, I would say the a la carte menu is still very good value for the standard of food that you get.<br /><br />If you can get hold of the summer menu vouchers I would say this is an essential place to visit, if not I would say this restaurant still has some of the best value food around the West End. Well worth a try&#33;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:51:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Squiddy</dc:creator>
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      <title>Sitaaray - Good cocktails, ok food by Squiddy</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1c83k7m/sitaaray/1f8km7</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/156262_647a692f.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/Squiddy_be770b6b.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/Squiddy">Squiddy</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 3.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7831 9442</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.sitaaray.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=indian'>indian</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=expensive'>expensive</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=good value'>good value</a></p>I came to Sitaaray with high expectations, having read the raving reviews elsewhere. The atmosphere did not disappoint, with Bollywood posters, memorabilia and videos on the walls. <br /><br />Ordering the &#0194;&#0163;18.50 all you can eat kebab menu, all was good. The food was fine to begin with, the fish kebabs being particularly well cooked and tasty. However, the meat kebabs were very sweet and a bit sickly after you&#39;ve had a few. I thought that we might have caught them on a bad night, but from the other reviews it seems this is par for the course. Service was very good and we never had to wait for anything - the food just kept on coming. <br /><br />The range of cocktails is very good and well worth a visit on its own. <br /><br />So in summary - yay for the atmosphere, cocktails, value and service, and nay for the food.I came to Sitaaray with high expectations, having read the raving reviews elsewhere. The atmosphere did not disappoint, with Bollywood posters, memorabilia and videos on the walls. <br /><br />Ordering the &#0194;&#0163;18.50 all you can eat kebab menu, all was good. The food was fine to begin with, the fish kebabs being particularly well cooked and tasty. However, the meat kebabs were very sweet and a bit sickly after you&#39;ve had a few. I thought that we might have caught them on a bad night, but from the other reviews it seems this is par for the course. Service was very good and we never had to wait for anything - the food just kept on coming. <br /><br />The range of cocktails is very good and well worth a visit on its own. <br /><br />So in summary - yay for the atmosphere, cocktails, value and service, and nay for the food.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Squiddy</dc:creator>
      <category>indian</category>
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      <title>Los Locos - A covent garden gem by xLHGx</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1o1268a/los-locos/1u5d77</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/ldc_1o1268a.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_user.gif" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/xLHGx">xLHGx</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7379 0220</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.los-locos.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=good value'>good value</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=cheap eat'>cheap eat</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=live music'>live music</a></p>This is really one of my favourite London restaurants. I first tried it out after a west end show then chose to go again for my 18th birthday as I enjoyed my first visit so much. I could come here again and again&#33; The food is really fantastic as are the prices&#33; Cocktails here are fabulous and the prices at happy hour really our something to smile about&#33; Potato skins and fajitas are a top tip from me, so tasty, a really enjoyable treat. The staff are friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is good. The restaurant becomes a club some evenings which I hear is also good for a night out&#33; If you enjoy mexican food and a bit of a Latin flavour then this is the best place to go&#33;This is really one of my favourite London restaurants. I first tried it out after a west end show then chose to go again for my 18th birthday as I enjoyed my first visit so much. I could come here again and again&#33; The food is really fantastic as are the prices&#33; Cocktails here are fabulous and the prices at happy hour really our something to smile about&#33; Potato skins and fajitas are a top tip from me, so tasty, a really enjoyable treat. The staff are friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is good. The restaurant becomes a club some evenings which I hear is also good for a night out&#33; If you enjoy mexican food and a bit of a Latin flavour then this is the best place to go&#33;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>xLHGx</dc:creator>
      <category>good value</category>
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      <title>Moti Mahal - nice by annepotter1984</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1g22u89/moti-mahal/1m2f89</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/115137_1cf8b5ea.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_user.gif" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/annepotter1984">annepotter1984</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 4.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7240 9329</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.motimahal-uk.com/</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=indian'>indian</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=lively'>lively</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=expensive'>expensive</a></p>I have to say this is a very nice restaurant. It had a really good atmosphere when we were there, and I agree that the staff were a credit to themselves and their profession. If only all waiters were this efficient and helpful. The food was of high qaulity in addition. This is normally a good combination in a restaurant, but that combined with relatively cheap prices, means this is a curry house we will return to regularly. They also had a nice wine list, and my partner said the beer was good too. Good decor and lighting created a lovely ambiance and it actually felt a little romantic. Very much recommended.I have to say this is a very nice restaurant. It had a really good atmosphere when we were there, and I agree that the staff were a credit to themselves and their profession. If only all waiters were this efficient and helpful. The food was of high qaulity in addition. This is normally a good combination in a restaurant, but that combined with relatively cheap prices, means this is a curry house we will return to regularly. They also had a nice wine list, and my partner said the beer was good too. Good decor and lighting created a lovely ambiance and it actually felt a little romantic. Very much recommended.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:57:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>annepotter1984</dc:creator>
      <category>indian</category>
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      <title>Homage Grand Salon - Celebration time by xLHGx</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/178387d/homage-grand-salon/1u1db7</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_place.gif" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_user.gif" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/xLHGx">xLHGx</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7759 4080</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.homagerestaurant.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=romantic'>romantic</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=european'>european</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=bar'>bar</a></p>I went to Homage last year with my boyfriend to celebrate our anniversary. It was a really lovely restaurant with just about the most amazing wine rack known to man&#33; It wasn&#39;t particularly full but the atmosphere was still lovely. We went with a special offer so paid considerably less than you would usually expect but we were still treated wonderfully but the waiters and maitre&#39;d. They were so attentive and well mannered. Our 3 courses were divine, I started with salmon and had a gorgeous lamb dish for my main. We also had champagne. I couldn&#39;t have asked for a nicer place to celebrate with my loved one, it was made to be a very special evening. We were, however, amused by the fact that our pepper pot had &#39;peugeot&#39; printed on it with the car brand&#39;s logo&#33;I went to Homage last year with my boyfriend to celebrate our anniversary. It was a really lovely restaurant with just about the most amazing wine rack known to man&#33; It wasn&#39;t particularly full but the atmosphere was still lovely. We went with a special offer so paid considerably less than you would usually expect but we were still treated wonderfully but the waiters and maitre&#39;d. They were so attentive and well mannered. Our 3 courses were divine, I started with salmon and had a gorgeous lamb dish for my main. We also had champagne. I couldn&#39;t have asked for a nicer place to celebrate with my loved one, it was made to be a very special evening. We were, however, amused by the fact that our pepper pot had &#39;peugeot&#39; printed on it with the car brand&#39;s logo&#33;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Bierodrome - Service? What service? by greedoe</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/169a37/bierodrome/1528i8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/ldc_169a37.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/greedoe_ccef5871.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/greedoe">greedoe</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 2.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7242 7469</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.belgo-restaurants.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=belgian'>belgian</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=lively'>lively</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=french'>french</a></p>We&#39;ve been there for drinks before and as far as a place that plies you with odd Belgian beers goes, it ok.<br /><br />Having trundled there for lunch the other day, well that was a different matter. <br /><br />Deciding to take them up on the &#0194;&#0163;6.50 lunch special, I was immediately taken by the fact that the only thing that was &#0194;&#0163;6.50 on the lunch menu was what amounted to starters - crab cakes, and the like. The 1/2 roast chicken came with a &#0194;&#0163;1.50 supplementary charge. <br /><br />Fair enough. And it was really really tasty.<br /><br />The chips tasted like they were cooked the night before, not sold and then refried that morning. They were so hard they could have been used as weapons.<br /><br />The service was pretty abysmal as well. The cry from a fellow eater of "salt, please" was unheard by enough people that he had to go to the bar to get it. Similarly, getting the cheque at the end took ages. <br /><br />I&#39;d recommend the place for a beer in the evening that&#39;s off the usual lager / ale track, but as far as lunchtime grub, me and my &#0194;&#0163;10 will continue to go elsewhere.We&#39;ve been there for drinks before and as far as a place that plies you with odd Belgian beers goes, it ok.<br /><br />Having trundled there for lunch the other day, well that was a different matter. <br /><br />Deciding to take them up on the &#0194;&#0163;6.50 lunch special, I was immediately taken by the fact that the only thing that was &#0194;&#0163;6.50 on the lunch menu was what amounted to starters - crab cakes, and the like. The 1/2 roast chicken came with a &#0194;&#0163;1.50 supplementary charge. <br /><br />Fair enough. And it was really really tasty.<br /><br />The chips tasted like they were cooked the night before, not sold and then refried that morning. They were so hard they could have been used as weapons.<br /><br />The service was pretty abysmal as well. The cry from a fellow eater of "salt, please" was unheard by enough people that he had to go to the bar to get it. Similarly, getting the cheque at the end took ages. <br /><br />I&#39;d recommend the place for a beer in the evening that&#39;s off the usual lager / ale track, but as far as lunchtime grub, me and my &#0194;&#0163;10 will continue to go elsewhere.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>PJ's Bar &amp; Grill - Hands-down excellent by betageek</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1p12n7t/pj-s-bar-and-grill/1386e6</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/ldc_1p12n7t.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/betageek_225a3439.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/betageek">betageek</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7240 7529</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.pjsgrill.net</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=american'>american</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=bar'>bar</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=vegetarian dishes'>vegetarian dishes</a></p>PJ&#39;s Grill is my favourite London restaurant. It&#39;s got a winning formula of convenient location, consistent food, good wine, friendly service and reasonable prices. I must have eaten there on two or three dozen occasions, have worked my way through the entire menu, and have never been disappointed. It&#39;s always busy, but comes across as cosy rather than cramped. The meat is good - excellent pork belly, good steak, and what is in my opinion the best hamburger in London. It&#39;s well worth getting to know PJ&#39;s - regulars are welcomed with genuine warmth and friendliness, and the brass plaques above each table and photographs on the walls show some of the notable regulars. I can think of nowhere I would rather eat. PJ&#39;s Grill is my favourite London restaurant. It&#39;s got a winning formula of convenient location, consistent food, good wine, friendly service and reasonable prices. I must have eaten there on two or three dozen occasions, have worked my way through the entire menu, and have never been disappointed. It&#39;s always busy, but comes across as cosy rather than cramped. The meat is good - excellent pork belly, good steak, and what is in my opinion the best hamburger in London. It&#39;s well worth getting to know PJ&#39;s - regulars are welcomed with genuine warmth and friendliness, and the brass plaques above each table and photographs on the walls show some of the notable regulars. I can think of nowhere I would rather eat. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Smollensky's On The Strand - a quiet place for lunch by t0m</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1p22p80/smollensky-s-on-the-strand/1365e8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/126612_b08bc2c2.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/t0m_f42b9abc.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/t0m">t0m</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 3.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7497 2101</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.smollenskys.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=american'>american</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=live music'>live music</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=bar'>bar</a></p>It&#39;s often hard to find somewhere not too busy in this part of town. Smollensky&#39;s is good for that at lunch time. I&#39;ve had a number of lunches here and it is particularly good for meetings for this reason. <br /><br />The food is pretty good, but not the most amazing you&#39;ll experience. Burgers and steaks are recommended. It&#39;s often hard to find somewhere not too busy in this part of town. Smollensky&#39;s is good for that at lunch time. I&#39;ve had a number of lunches here and it is particularly good for meetings for this reason. <br /><br />The food is pretty good, but not the most amazing you&#39;ll experience. Burgers and steaks are recommended. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:07:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Sway - safe option by jsenosi1</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1o0258t/sway/1x54x8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/124625_08b5f47d.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_user.gif" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/jsenosi1">jsenosi1</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 3.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7404 6114</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.swaybar.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=cocktails'>cocktails</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=cool'>cool</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=posh'>posh</a></p>Ifyou are in a rush for a play then you can have a quick bite here. Dont expect delicatessen, just something eatable and quick and better than a mcdonalds. The decoration is ok, looks a bit more pretending than the food, but you can still smell the food and its not a fresh smellIfyou are in a rush for a play then you can have a quick bite here. Dont expect delicatessen, just something eatable and quick and better than a mcdonalds. The decoration is ok, looks a bit more pretending than the food, but you can still smell the food and its not a fresh smell]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:05:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Sapori -  by giorgiov</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1n71v66/sapori/124387</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/ldc_1n71v66.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/giorgiov_f2cfac73.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/giorgiov">giorgiov</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7836 8296</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=italian'>italian</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=friendly'>friendly</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=pizza'>pizza</a></p>Sapori is a great venue for having a delicious dinner out with your friends. The staff is very friendly and makes you feel very well.<br /><br />I often go there and I had Pizzas (try pepperoni,  vegetariana and bufala) and Pastas (&#39;linguine al cartoccio&#39; is definitively a must). Food is great and they have also a good list of european and world wines.<br /><br />Unfortunately, it tends to get very full on Saturday.Sapori is a great venue for having a delicious dinner out with your friends. The staff is very friendly and makes you feel very well.<br /><br />I often go there and I had Pizzas (try pepperoni,  vegetariana and bufala) and Pastas (&#39;linguine al cartoccio&#39; is definitively a must). Food is great and they have also a good list of european and world wines.<br /><br />Unfortunately, it tends to get very full on Saturday.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Sushi Hiroba -  by bru</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1m32b8h/sushi-hiroba/1751x8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/122237_32af4b80.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/bru_9dbc43c0.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/bru">bru</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 3.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7430 1888</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=japanese'>japanese</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=friendly'>friendly</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=sushi'>sushi</a></p>First time I went I was very impressed by the food. Especially the appearance of it. <br />Second time (last week) the food was ok but not so much variety...<br />But yeah the place decoration is very nice, quite intimate and easily fits perfectly both conversation or romantic dinners.First time I went I was very impressed by the food. Especially the appearance of it. <br />Second time (last week) the food was ok but not so much variety...<br />But yeah the place decoration is very nice, quite intimate and easily fits perfectly both conversation or romantic dinners.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Bhatti -  by TrustedBot</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1o0268t/bhatti/156158</link>
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Housed in a historic 17th century listed building, Bhatti is pleasantly bright inside where spotlights highlight the wooded floor and chairs. <p>After a friendly welcome comes the best bit - the menu! All of the favourites that you would expect from a quality Indian restaurant are available - Chicken Tikka Masala, Jalfreizi, Vindaloo, Madras, Lamb Rogan Josh.<p>Bhatti is not only great quality but also great value, and as good a place as any to explore Indian cuisine. <br />
Housed in a historic 17th century listed building, Bhatti is pleasantly bright inside where spotlights highlight the wooded floor and chairs. <p>After a friendly welcome comes the best bit - the menu! All of the favourites that you would expect from a quality Indian restaurant are available - Chicken Tikka Masala, Jalfreizi, Vindaloo, Madras, Lamb Rogan Josh.<p>Bhatti is not only great quality but also great value, and as good a place as any to explore Indian cuisine. <br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Bhangra Beat -  by TrustedBot</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/1o4277q_1517aecb.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/TrustedBot_7d540f87.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/TrustedBot">TrustedBot</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 0.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 0207 836 1628</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=indian'>indian</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=party'>party</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=takeaway'>takeaway</a></p>
Bhangra Beat Restaurant Drury Lane is centrally located in London&acute;s Covent Garden area, near &acute;theatre land&acute; and is a contemporary modern Indian restaurant with its own bar.<p>From amongst the starters expect to see some old friends, such as Alu Papri Chat, served cold on a lettuce bed and the splendid Bhangra platter for 1 or 2, and the ever faithful prawns on puri (delightfully spicy prawns on soft crispy puri bread)<p>Such is the impact of the Balti influence from Kashmir that most Indian restaurants nowadays offer a Balti section and Bhangra is no exception. Amongst the dishes are Afghan chicken, sweet, sour and hot with Chana Dhal; Peshwari Chicken, mild with coconut, almond, yogurt and cream - underlining the fact that Balti dishes can be as mild as other Indian cuisines.<p>Amongst the house specials look for the King Prawn Jungle Curry, king prawns in a rich fish stock with ginger, chilli and coriander, or the Lal Jhal, chicken fillets cooked with mustard ginger, honey, coconut and chillies, a hot little number guaranteed to fire you up!<p>At Bhangra they join with the wonderful extras of side dishes, rice and sundries and breads to ensure that your visit for a meal is a constant process of choice, balance and sheer enjoyment. <p>Chef&acute;s Speciality Dish:<p>Nagari Duck<p>Slices of roasted duck with pineapple and honey  delicious!<br />  <p />
Bhangra Beat Restaurant Drury Lane is centrally located in London&acute;s Covent Garden area, near &acute;theatre land&acute; and is a contemporary modern Indian restaurant with its own bar.<p>From amongst the starters expect to see some old friends, such as Alu Papri Chat, served cold on a lettuce bed and the splendid Bhangra platter for 1 or 2, and the ever faithful prawns on puri (delightfully spicy prawns on soft crispy puri bread)<p>Such is the impact of the Balti influence from Kashmir that most Indian restaurants nowadays offer a Balti section and Bhangra is no exception. Amongst the dishes are Afghan chicken, sweet, sour and hot with Chana Dhal; Peshwari Chicken, mild with coconut, almond, yogurt and cream - underlining the fact that Balti dishes can be as mild as other Indian cuisines.<p>Amongst the house specials look for the King Prawn Jungle Curry, king prawns in a rich fish stock with ginger, chilli and coriander, or the Lal Jhal, chicken fillets cooked with mustard ginger, honey, coconut and chillies, a hot little number guaranteed to fire you up!<p>At Bhangra they join with the wonderful extras of side dishes, rice and sundries and breads to ensure that your visit for a meal is a constant process of choice, balance and sheer enjoyment. <p>Chef&acute;s Speciality Dish:<p>Nagari Duck<p>Slices of roasted duck with pineapple and honey  delicious!<br />  <p />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Belushi's - What more do you need by Laura_</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/1a81165_c4fba8fa.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_user.gif" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/Laura_">Laura_</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7240 3411</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.belushis.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=american'>american</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=cool'>cool</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/places/search?tags=lively'>lively</a></p>It&#39;s easy to walk past this unobtrusive little place in the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden but it&#39;s well worth taking a look inside. It&#39;s like a pub but "cooler" The food is superb, it&#39;s not haute cusine but you can get some spectacular looking burgers in there. The atmosphere is lively and friendly. The staff are superb and it&#39;s licenced so you can have a beer with your chips. What more do you need?It&#39;s easy to walk past this unobtrusive little place in the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden but it&#39;s well worth taking a look inside. It&#39;s like a pub but "cooler" The food is superb, it&#39;s not haute cusine but you can get some spectacular looking burgers in there. The atmosphere is lively and friendly. The staff are superb and it&#39;s licenced so you can have a beer with your chips. What more do you need?]]></description>
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