Latest reviews for Restaurants in Bankside, London, United Kingdom

Magdalen - Sweet breads of delight by jmohring

jmohring — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:30:16 +0000

Review by jmohring

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7403 1342

Website: http://www.magdalenrestaurant.co.uk/

We've spent 2 happy evenings at Magdalen and are delighted to have such a great restaurant on our doorstep.
The atmosphere at Magdalen is discreet, grown up and classy and the food is even better.
On our first visit we started with a rabbit terrine and potted shrimp before moving on to dishes of venison and sea bream. The terrine was chunky and studded with pistachios, the shrimp buttery and rich. Our main courses didn't disappoint and the high point for dessert was a molten centred chocolate pudding.
The occasion was a birthday treat and the whole evening was perfect, the waiter attentive the wines well recommended and priced and the service unhurried but never slack.
Our second visit with friends after a few too many cocktails at the Hide bar was another fine Bermondsey evening. Our initial impression on being seated was that we were the only people in the place having a good time as every one else seemed to be whispering or eating in silence. They may have just been enjoying their meals I suppose but we soon realised that it would be fine for us to add to the atmosphere with a little less sotto voce conversation. Our food did shut us up: starters included braised pigs cheeks, rich and savoury and fried lambs brains which were described as perfect. For the main course both skate wings and sweet breads were stand out dishes. The sweetbreads a fondly remembered childhood treat, just as silky smooth and more ish as I recalled.
My only caveat with Magdalen is its somewhat sober air, the restaurant lacks buzz at times which is a shame because the food, service and wine is great and good value for this quality of experience. I would recommend this place for romantic dinners, business lunches and food lovers who bring their own buzz with them!We've spent 2 happy evenings at Magdalen and are delighted to have such a great restaurant on our doorstep.
The atmosphere at Magdalen is discreet, grown up and classy and the food is even better.
On our first visit we started with a rabbit terrine and potted shrimp before moving on to dishes of venison and sea bream. The terrine was chunky and studded with pistachios, the shrimp buttery and rich. Our main courses didn't disappoint and the high point for dessert was a molten centred chocolate pudding.
The occasion was a birthday treat and the whole evening was perfect, the waiter attentive the wines well recommended and priced and the service unhurried but never slack.
Our second visit with friends after a few too many cocktails at the Hide bar was another fine Bermondsey evening. Our initial impression on being seated was that we were the only people in the place having a good time as every one else seemed to be whispering or eating in silence. They may have just been enjoying their meals I suppose but we soon realised that it would be fine for us to add to the atmosphere with a little less sotto voce conversation. Our food did shut us up: starters included braised pigs cheeks, rich and savoury and fried lambs brains which were described as perfect. For the main course both skate wings and sweet breads were stand out dishes. The sweetbreads a fondly remembered childhood treat, just as silky smooth and more ish as I recalled.
My only caveat with Magdalen is its somewhat sober air, the restaurant lacks buzz at times which is a shame because the food, service and wine is great and good value for this quality of experience. I would recommend this place for romantic dinners, business lunches and food lovers who bring their own buzz with them!

Giuseppe's - Great italian food by t_moussa

t_moussa — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:36:49 +0000

Review by t_moussa

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7407 3451

Website: http://www.giuseppe-ristorante.co.uk/

Tags: italian, good value, lively

This place is great! Being on Borough St, the takeaway section is always packed around lunchtime with local businessmen and students lined up outside for some great homely food. It makes a change from all the junk food around. This place seems to be a healthier and more tasty option, not to mention cheaper. They do great lunchtime meal deals with any pasta dish with chips and a drink for around Â£3.50? The portions are very generous, and can easily be shared between two people. Despite only ever having tried the vegetarian lasagne, they do offer a wider variety of italian styled food from panini's, sandwiches, bagels and lots of pasta dishes.This place is great! Being on Borough St, the takeaway section is always packed around lunchtime with local businessmen and students lined up outside for some great homely food. It makes a change from all the junk food around. This place seems to be a healthier and more tasty option, not to mention cheaper. They do great lunchtime meal deals with any pasta dish with chips and a drink for around Â£3.50? The portions are very generous, and can easily be shared between two people. Despite only ever having tried the vegetarian lasagne, they do offer a wider variety of italian styled food from panini's, sandwiches, bagels and lots of pasta dishes.

Champor Champor - Yum yum yum! by expired2008

expired2008 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:17:35 +0000

Review by expired2008

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7403 4600

Website: http://www.champor-champor.com

Tags: thai, romantic, good value

I really wasn't sure what to expect when i went to champor champor. Iâ¬"ve been to a few asian restaurants before and have always left thinking the food was over spiced and over priced. When we arrived here, we were greeted at the door by a friendly and polite waiter who took us to our seats. The dÃ©cor of the venue is as youâ¬"d expect of a thai / asian / Chinese but the smells were delicious and I soon wanted to get ordering! They have a HUGE range of food so be prepared to spend some time looking! The food itself is delicious and Iâ¬"d thoroughly recommend themI really wasn't sure what to expect when i went to champor champor. Iâ¬"ve been to a few asian restaurants before and have always left thinking the food was over spiced and over priced. When we arrived here, we were greeted at the door by a friendly and polite waiter who took us to our seats. The dÃ©cor of the venue is as youâ¬"d expect of a thai / asian / Chinese but the smells were delicious and I soon wanted to get ordering! They have a HUGE range of food so be prepared to spend some time looking! The food itself is delicious and Iâ¬"d thoroughly recommend them

Georgetown - Malaysian restaurant by hammerhead

hammerhead — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:29:27 +0000

Review by hammerhead

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7357 7359

Tags: malaysian, 2 for 1, discount

Nice decor within the restaurant and the ambience very good, the only problem I had was the our table was very near an annoying plant. The service was pretty good and the food fairly spicy but I didn't find any of it speciall even though there are some very unique dishes available but that could be because I was sticking to vegetarian only dishes. Location is bit difficult to find parking for near the station, so maybe the tube is better, the staff are fairly friendly and it's worth a try but personally the food to me was fairly bland and nothing great so I don't think I will be returning there unfortunately.Nice decor within the restaurant and the ambience very good, the only problem I had was the our table was very near an annoying plant. The service was pretty good and the food fairly spicy but I didn't find any of it speciall even though there are some very unique dishes available but that could be because I was sticking to vegetarian only dishes. Location is bit difficult to find parking for near the station, so maybe the tube is better, the staff are fairly friendly and it's worth a try but personally the food to me was fairly bland and nothing great so I don't think I will be returning there unfortunately.

Culture Grub - Love this place! by jes1uk

jes1uk — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:08:17 +0000

Review by jes1uk

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7928 9972

Website: http://www.culturegrub.com

Tags: chinese, crowded, good value

This is one of my favourite Chinese restaurants.
They serve large portions of good quality food at a very reasonable price. The service is efficient and friendly, and they don't try and rush you out of the restaurant once you have eaten.
This is a smallish restaurant and gets very busy at peak times; there is a maximum of 4 place settings per table. One dish I'd recommend is the Treasure Rice. There is also a complimentary Jasmine tea available with your meal if you ask for it.
The restaurant is very close to Waterloo station and Southwark underground station.This is one of my favourite Chinese restaurants.
They serve large portions of good quality food at a very reasonable price. The service is efficient and friendly, and they don't try and rush you out of the restaurant once you have eaten.
This is a smallish restaurant and gets very busy at peak times; there is a maximum of 4 place settings per table. One dish I'd recommend is the Treasure Rice. There is also a complimentary Jasmine tea available with your meal if you ask for it.
The restaurant is very close to Waterloo station and Southwark underground station.

Cantina Vinopolis - Cantina Vinopolis by Snowy

Snowy — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:12:18 +0000

Review by Snowy

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7940 8333

Website: http://www.vinopolis.co.uk

Tags: mediterranean, vegetarian dishes

We had a pleasant evening at Cantina although it lacked a little atmosphere due to the "largeness" of the place. Food lacked a bit of excitement but this could have been because I opted for the set menu. If I went again I would order differently and from main menu. My friend ordered steak from it and said it was very good. If you happen to be in or around the area or going to the vinopolis museum its worth a look but would probably not book there otherwise. We had a very entertaining French Waiter but felt a little rushed and for the money you could probably have a really nice meal somewhere a bit cosier.We had a pleasant evening at Cantina although it lacked a little atmosphere due to the "largeness" of the place. Food lacked a bit of excitement but this could have been because I opted for the set menu. If I went again I would order differently and from main menu. My friend ordered steak from it and said it was very good. If you happen to be in or around the area or going to the vinopolis museum its worth a look but would probably not book there otherwise. We had a very entertaining French Waiter but felt a little rushed and for the money you could probably have a really nice meal somewhere a bit cosier.

Tas Ev - Turkish paradise by jan08

jan08 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:06:26 +0000

Review by jan08

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7620 6191

Website: http://www.tasrestaurant.com

Tags: turkish, lively, romantic

Tucked away off the street close to Southwark tube, this is a great value restaurant with the option to dine 'al fresco' or in their cavernous restaurant - so usually no need to book in advance. Part of the Tas empire of Turkish restaurants, it has a varied menu, including set lunches, dinners and meze to share. Great shop next door.Tucked away off the street close to Southwark tube, this is a great value restaurant with the option to dine 'al fresco' or in their cavernous restaurant - so usually no need to book in advance. Part of the Tas empire of Turkish restaurants, it has a varied menu, including set lunches, dinners and meze to share. Great shop next door.

Meson Don Felipe - Mi Casa Su Casa by chrisp

chrisp — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:15:13 +0000

Review by chrisp

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7928 3237

Tags: spanish, lively, crowded

One of my favourite places when I first started eating out in London 3 or 4 years ago, but has since been rather eclipsed by the likes of Brindisa and Barrafina, who do the tapas thing with so much more class and finesse. That's not to say there's nothing to like at Don Felipe - their albondigas are great, and last time I went they had lovely fresh calamari - but considering the effort to get in (like any tapas joint it can be a struggle in peak hours) you can probably do better. Brindisa is a short walk away in Borough Market, and beats them hands down I'm afraid.One of my favourite places when I first started eating out in London 3 or 4 years ago, but has since been rather eclipsed by the likes of Brindisa and Barrafina, who do the tapas thing with so much more class and finesse. That's not to say there's nothing to like at Don Felipe - their albondigas are great, and last time I went they had lovely fresh calamari - but considering the effort to get in (like any tapas joint it can be a struggle in peak hours) you can probably do better. Brindisa is a short walk away in Borough Market, and beats them hands down I'm afraid.

Masters Super Fish - Super! by chrisp

chrisp — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:19:59 +0000

Review by chrisp

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7928 6924

Tags: seafood, takeaway, cheap eat

It's a clichÃ©, and one you will hear often repeated by Northern expats around these parts, that you can't get a decent Fish and Chips in London. Of course, given that deep fried fish and chipped potatoes is hardly the most complex takeaway food, there are plenty of places in London that do a pretty passable F&C, and equally, like anywhere else in the country there are far, far more that do a terrible one. Given that, in the interests of my pocket and my pulmonary artery, I'm not about to try every chippy I come across in the capital just in case it turns out to be good, I did a bit of research and last Saturday turned up at Masters Superfish in Waterloo at the very 'Northern Chippy' time of 5:30pm.

Considered one of the few "real" chippies in the capital (along with The Golden Hind in Marylebone and Seafresh in Victoria, amongst others), Masters has built up quite a reputation amongst foodies and bloggers and I was quite excited to see what the fuss was about. First impressions of the room were pleasingly authentic - plain, no-nonsense dÃ©cor with a little takeaway hatch on the way in and - delightfully - like any good Northern chippy a wall containing fading pictures of faded light entertainment stars who have popped in for a photo opportunity over the years. The menu was slightly more extensive than I was used to up north, with more premium options such as Dover Sole and Halibut alongside the traditional Cod and Haddock fillets. We all went for fish and chips.

First up was served a free plate of prawns each, which were sweet and tasty but some of our party were put off by the orange eggs - it must be the time of year. Also dished up extra were some lovely tasty pickles: a large white onion and a sweet gherkin, top marks again for those.

Fortunately, the Main Event, when it arrived, didn't disappoint either. Lovely crunchy chips in all sorts of sizes, and a healthy slab of flaky white fish covered in a dark, dense batter. If I'm going to be picky, the fish was probably slightly overcooked - the extra crunchy batter wasn't to everyone's tastes, and the fish was just a smidgen on the dry side - but these were minor quibbles and I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy my plate of food.

I'd be happy to call Masters Superfish my local chippy, and once you add in the London markup it wasn't too expensive either. It's understandably popular, and although our fellow diners in the early evening consisted of an elderly couple and a table of Japanese tourists timidly extracting their fish from its batter and eating it separately, I am told the queue can stretch out of the door. In an area of London becoming famous for its varied and excellent dining options (The Anchor and Hope, Meson Don Felipe), Masters can hold its head high. I'll certainly be back.It's a clichÃ©, and one you will hear often repeated by Northern expats around these parts, that you can't get a decent Fish and Chips in London. Of course, given that deep fried fish and chipped potatoes is hardly the most complex takeaway food, there are plenty of places in London that do a pretty passable F&C, and equally, like anywhere else in the country there are far, far more that do a terrible one. Given that, in the interests of my pocket and my pulmonary artery, I'm not about to try every chippy I come across in the capital just in case it turns out to be good, I did a bit of research and last Saturday turned up at Masters Superfish in Waterloo at the very 'Northern Chippy' time of 5:30pm.

Considered one of the few "real" chippies in the capital (along with The Golden Hind in Marylebone and Seafresh in Victoria, amongst others), Masters has built up quite a reputation amongst foodies and bloggers and I was quite excited to see what the fuss was about. First impressions of the room were pleasingly authentic - plain, no-nonsense dÃ©cor with a little takeaway hatch on the way in and - delightfully - like any good Northern chippy a wall containing fading pictures of faded light entertainment stars who have popped in for a photo opportunity over the years. The menu was slightly more extensive than I was used to up north, with more premium options such as Dover Sole and Halibut alongside the traditional Cod and Haddock fillets. We all went for fish and chips.

First up was served a free plate of prawns each, which were sweet and tasty but some of our party were put off by the orange eggs - it must be the time of year. Also dished up extra were some lovely tasty pickles: a large white onion and a sweet gherkin, top marks again for those.

Fortunately, the Main Event, when it arrived, didn't disappoint either. Lovely crunchy chips in all sorts of sizes, and a healthy slab of flaky white fish covered in a dark, dense batter. If I'm going to be picky, the fish was probably slightly overcooked - the extra crunchy batter wasn't to everyone's tastes, and the fish was just a smidgen on the dry side - but these were minor quibbles and I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy my plate of food.

I'd be happy to call Masters Superfish my local chippy, and once you add in the London markup it wasn't too expensive either. It's understandably popular, and although our fellow diners in the early evening consisted of an elderly couple and a table of Japanese tourists timidly extracting their fish from its batter and eating it separately, I am told the queue can stretch out of the door. In an area of London becoming famous for its varied and excellent dining options (The Anchor and Hope, Meson Don Felipe), Masters can hold its head high. I'll certainly be back.

Joe's Kitchen - Seems almost like a secret by chocolatebutton

chocolatebutton — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:31:48 +0000

Review by chocolatebutton

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7939 1490

Tags: gourmet hamburgers

Joe's Kitchen feels like a secret venue that only the locals know! It's right on top of Borough station - OK, I know Borough is a bit off the beaten track, but it worth it just for this, let alone for Borough Market (which is closer to London Bridge station, by the way). It looks like a large and boring American diner, but the food is really excellent and always tastes like real, top quality, home made food. Highly recommended, and reasonably priced for the area. Their smoothies are also excellent (I thought they were better than Crussh smoothies!) and the ambiance of the place is like a local club â¬ I really do think this is a bit of a secret â¬Üfindâ¬"!Joe's Kitchen feels like a secret venue that only the locals know! It's right on top of Borough station - OK, I know Borough is a bit off the beaten track, but it worth it just for this, let alone for Borough Market (which is closer to London Bridge station, by the way). It looks like a large and boring American diner, but the food is really excellent and always tastes like real, top quality, home made food. Highly recommended, and reasonably priced for the area. Their smoothies are also excellent (I thought they were better than Crussh smoothies!) and the ambiance of the place is like a local club â¬ I really do think this is a bit of a secret â¬Üfindâ¬"!

Blue Print Cafe - Great views by hollowlegs

hollowlegs — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:46:28 +0000

Review by hollowlegs

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7378 7031

Website: http://www.conran.co.uk

Tags: lively, international, terrace

We got a last minute table here in Saturday evening. Located above the Design Museum on Shad Thames, it has stunning views over the river.

The waiting staff were very courteous and pleasant. To start, the Arbroath Smokie salad with potatoes and parsley crumbs was lovely. Well dressed, and a high fish to potato ratio. The star of the show was definitely the razor clams though; 3 meaty beasts with the same parsley crumbs.

Next, the 'Onglet'. I haven't had this cut of beef before and we were told it was from the diaphragm, and would be served rare. Wikipedia says it's also called hanger steak. It was a hefty plate of meat, paired well with mustard and horseradish dressing. It was also served with a bush of watercress, which added a great peppery hint. The meat was rich and tender, cooked perfectly.

The only quibble I would have is that the great big windows that made up the facade of the building were open, for the best of the views. It may be the middle of August, but it isn't warm, and we had to eat with our jackets on.We got a last minute table here in Saturday evening. Located above the Design Museum on Shad Thames, it has stunning views over the river.

The waiting staff were very courteous and pleasant. To start, the Arbroath Smokie salad with potatoes and parsley crumbs was lovely. Well dressed, and a high fish to potato ratio. The star of the show was definitely the razor clams though; 3 meaty beasts with the same parsley crumbs.

Next, the 'Onglet'. I haven't had this cut of beef before and we were told it was from the diaphragm, and would be served rare. Wikipedia says it's also called hanger steak. It was a hefty plate of meat, paired well with mustard and horseradish dressing. It was also served with a bush of watercress, which added a great peppery hint. The meat was rich and tender, cooked perfectly.

The only quibble I would have is that the great big windows that made up the facade of the building were open, for the best of the views. It may be the middle of August, but it isn't warm, and we had to eat with our jackets on.

OXO Tower Restaurant - One of those places you have to try by LukeG

LukeG — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:38:18 +0000

Review by LukeG

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7803 3888

Website: http://www.harveynichols.com/output/Page128.asp

Tags: expensive, lively, romantic

I went to the Oxo Tower with with my partner after the theatre recently. We were greeted and seated at the door by a gentleman called Hein.

The food was excellent if overpriced, the view outstanding and the choice of wine from the Sommelier jaw dropping.
However what made our evening was this guy Hein. I think he is one of the managers and he orchestrated the floor like he was leading a symphony.

His recommendations for the food were excellent and his overall manner and helpfulness we'd rate as the best we have ever experienced. He was so calm and assured whilst making us laugh and comfortable. Top guy.
In fact, it says alot about him that it was Hein we were talking about in the taxi home and not the Â£195 bill (3 courses and a bottle of red wine).

We'll come again...once we've saved up!

I went to the Oxo Tower with with my partner after the theatre recently. We were greeted and seated at the door by a gentleman called Hein.

The food was excellent if overpriced, the view outstanding and the choice of wine from the Sommelier jaw dropping.
However what made our evening was this guy Hein. I think he is one of the managers and he orchestrated the floor like he was leading a symphony.

His recommendations for the food were excellent and his overall manner and helpfulness we'd rate as the best we have ever experienced. He was so calm and assured whilst making us laugh and comfortable. Top guy.
In fact, it says alot about him that it was Hein we were talking about in the taxi home and not the Â£195 bill (3 courses and a bottle of red wine).

We'll come again...once we've saved up!

Tas Restaurant - Good for visiting cousins arriving at Waterloo! by Ludovic

Ludovic — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:34:05 +0000

Review by Ludovic

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7928 2111

Website: http://www.tasrestaurant.com

Tags: turkish, live music, mediterranean

It's not often I enjoy a good and fairly priced restaurant in London. But it's exactely what we came across last week-end when we went to have dinner at Tas, a Turkish eaterie on The Cut, close to Waterloo station -perfect to finish a day of rambling through the capital and visit some attractions such as Tate Modern.

We had several dishes, all quite pleasing: a lentil soup, grilled chicken, hummous, falafel, tabouleh salads, etc... All mediteranean dishes, simple and honest, washed with a good rosÃ© (Don Jacobo Rijoa, Â£15.35).

Best news was the price: the menus are less than a tenner, making it possible to eat for under Â£20, a rare feat. Even the teenagers we had with us were pleased!!!

Highly recommended!It's not often I enjoy a good and fairly priced restaurant in London. But it's exactely what we came across last week-end when we went to have dinner at Tas, a Turkish eaterie on The Cut, close to Waterloo station -perfect to finish a day of rambling through the capital and visit some attractions such as Tate Modern.

We had several dishes, all quite pleasing: a lentil soup, grilled chicken, hummous, falafel, tabouleh salads, etc... All mediteranean dishes, simple and honest, washed with a good rosÃ© (Don Jacobo Rijoa, Â£15.35).

Best news was the price: the menus are less than a tenner, making it possible to eat for under Â£20, a rare feat. Even the teenagers we had with us were pleased!!!

Highly recommended!

Brindisa - Borough Tapas by sue

sue — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:10:41 +0000

Review by sue

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7357 8880

Website: http://www.brindisa.com

Tags: spanish, tapas, lively

Brindisa is a tapas bar located on the edge of Borough Market. They don't take reservations and every time I have walked past they have always been very busy. That said, we did manage to walk in at around 12.30pm on a Saturday and nab a table, well it was more a bench type windowsill than table, but perfect for two.

It was another busy lunch time for them, but our lovely waitress still took the time to check on us throughout our meal which was much appreciated. Speaking of our meal, it was tasty.

We ordered:
Gran Reserva Joselito loin (a type of Spanish ham)
Country toast with tomato
Grilled Sardines
Iberian ham croquettes
Deep fried Monte Enebro goats cheese with orange blossom honey

Our favourite was the goats cheese with honey - delicious. In fact it was all pretty good, though not as keen on sardines when they are as this big. Only real complaint about Brindisa would be that wine is expensive, with only one bottle of white wine for under Â£20. We just stuck to a glass each - I chose an intriguing white rioja which I would be happy to become better acquainted with in the future.Brindisa is a tapas bar located on the edge of Borough Market. They don't take reservations and every time I have walked past they have always been very busy. That said, we did manage to walk in at around 12.30pm on a Saturday and nab a table, well it was more a bench type windowsill than table, but perfect for two.

It was another busy lunch time for them, but our lovely waitress still took the time to check on us throughout our meal which was much appreciated. Speaking of our meal, it was tasty.

We ordered:
Gran Reserva Joselito loin (a type of Spanish ham)
Country toast with tomato
Grilled Sardines
Iberian ham croquettes
Deep fried Monte Enebro goats cheese with orange blossom honey

Our favourite was the goats cheese with honey - delicious. In fact it was all pretty good, though not as keen on sardines when they are as this big. Only real complaint about Brindisa would be that wine is expensive, with only one bottle of white wine for under Â£20. We just stuck to a glass each - I chose an intriguing white rioja which I would be happy to become better acquainted with in the future.

Nando's Chickenland - Nando's by nispero

nispero — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:41:15 +0000

Review by nispero

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7357 8662

Website: http://www.nandos.co.uk

Tags: portuguese, crowded, cheap eat

This Nando's branch is located not far from London Bridge tube station. The restaurant is situated in an old tunnel and some tables have amazing views of the river.
The food is not very special, a lot of chicken dishes and some hamburgers, pitas and sandwiches. The burgers are quite small and not specially tasty.
The staff is friendly but seem to be very tired.
The food is quite spicy which is strange because the Portuguese food is not used to be spicy.
They have a free refill policy in the soft drinks that is a good value for money.This Nando's branch is located not far from London Bridge tube station. The restaurant is situated in an old tunnel and some tables have amazing views of the river.
The food is not very special, a lot of chicken dishes and some hamburgers, pitas and sandwiches. The burgers are quite small and not specially tasty.
The staff is friendly but seem to be very tired.
The food is quite spicy which is strange because the Portuguese food is not used to be spicy.
They have a free refill policy in the soft drinks that is a good value for money.

Bermondsey Kitchen - Genuine staff by philrb

philrb — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:12:51 +0000

Review by philrb

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7407 5719

Tags: bar, gastropub, lunch

Tasty European food served by staff who genuinely seem to care if you like it. Happy to check ingredients for cream for my partner who's lactose-intolerant. Nice atmosphere and although it can be bit noisy when its full, you can usually find a quiet corner. Been there several times and never disappointed.Tasty European food served by staff who genuinely seem to care if you like it. Happy to check ingredients for cream for my partner who's lactose-intolerant. Nice atmosphere and although it can be bit noisy when its full, you can usually find a quiet corner. Been there several times and never disappointed.

Gaucho Tower Bridge - Great location, shame about the restaurant by Sallypuss

Sallypuss — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:39:44 +0000

Review by Sallypuss

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7407 5222

Website: http://www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk

Tags: expensive, business, lively

Situated in the new development of More London close to the London assembly building this is a great location especially if you work in the area.

Having visited the Gaucho restaurants before I expected a reasonably high standard but, on arrival, staff couldn't find my reservation then everything we ordered on the wine list was unavailable. Food was ok but I wouldn't rush back at Â£70 a head.Situated in the new development of More London close to the London assembly building this is a great location especially if you work in the area.

Having visited the Gaucho restaurants before I expected a reasonably high standard but, on arrival, staff couldn't find my reservation then everything we ordered on the wine list was unavailable. Food was ok but I wouldn't rush back at Â£70 a head.

Black & Blue - Terrible by cat8179

cat8179 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:25:05 +0000

Review by cat8179

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7357 9922

Website: http://www.blackandblue.biz/

Tags: american, steak, lively

Very disappointing! I decided to go to Black and Blue as a change from Gaucho's. My friend and I both ordered steak (he had fillet, I had ribeye). The steak wasn't bad but personally I thought lacking in flavour. The chips which came with the steak were disgusting, they were just sticks of fat; I assume this was caused by being cooked, left to cool and then put back in the fryer. They reminded me of the kind of chips you get from a seaside cafe. The salad, which also came with the steak, consisted of lettuce, a bit of grated cheese and some walnuts, not very appetising. In another review someone said they got lots of roasted veg, this isn't the case, I saw no one get any veg nor was there the option of ordering it. For dessert we had chocolate brownie, the brownie itself was nice (probably bought from one of the stalls in Borough Market) but it came with nothing, no cream, no ice cream just two small raspberries and some blueberries. My glass of wine was Â£8, even for London that's very expensive. In total our meal cost Â£73, very expensive for what was a low quality, poorly cooked, and badly presented meal. I definitely won't go back.Very disappointing! I decided to go to Black and Blue as a change from Gaucho's. My friend and I both ordered steak (he had fillet, I had ribeye). The steak wasn't bad but personally I thought lacking in flavour. The chips which came with the steak were disgusting, they were just sticks of fat; I assume this was caused by being cooked, left to cool and then put back in the fryer. They reminded me of the kind of chips you get from a seaside cafe. The salad, which also came with the steak, consisted of lettuce, a bit of grated cheese and some walnuts, not very appetising. In another review someone said they got lots of roasted veg, this isn't the case, I saw no one get any veg nor was there the option of ordering it. For dessert we had chocolate brownie, the brownie itself was nice (probably bought from one of the stalls in Borough Market) but it came with nothing, no cream, no ice cream just two small raspberries and some blueberries. My glass of wine was Â£8, even for London that's very expensive. In total our meal cost Â£73, very expensive for what was a low quality, poorly cooked, and badly presented meal. I definitely won't go back.

Bincho Yakitori - Yaki in London by acrobat

acrobat — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:47:35 +0000

Review by acrobat

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7803 0858

Website: http://www.bincho.co.uk/

Tags: lively, japanese, tapas

As Yakitori-ya's go this is pretty good - and of the various ones I've tried in London it has the best view and a good but not overly long selection of Sake. You can't really go wrong with grilled chicken - and vernturing off the beaten path in to hearts and kidneys is well worth it.As Yakitori-ya's go this is pretty good - and of the various ones I've tried in London it has the best view and a good but not overly long selection of Sake. You can't really go wrong with grilled chicken - and vernturing off the beaten path in to hearts and kidneys is well worth it.

Leon - Great post-Tate pit stop by Litro_K

Litro_K — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:34:02 +0000

Review by Litro_K

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7620 0035

Website: http://www.leonrestaurants.co.uk

Tags: lively, international, cheap eat

This stylish Leon branch sits in a shiny new development right behind the Tate modern. Large, airy, and true to the best bits of the chain, it was a welcome pit stop after a recent trip to the gallery. Like all other Leons, the food if fast, healthy and fresh, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. I had the original superfoods salad and a lovely iced lemonade with ginger and mint. All very decent and came in at under Â£6. Service came with a smile and I'd happily return anytime!This stylish Leon branch sits in a shiny new development right behind the Tate modern. Large, airy, and true to the best bits of the chain, it was a welcome pit stop after a recent trip to the gallery. Like all other Leons, the food if fast, healthy and fresh, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. I had the original superfoods salad and a lovely iced lemonade with ginger and mint. All very decent and came in at under Â£6. Service came with a smile and I'd happily return anytime!