Latest reviews for Restaurants in Bankside, London, United Kingdom

Kwan Thai - Something missing by ceedoubleu

ceedoubleu — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:56:38 +0000

Review by ceedoubleu

Rating: 0.00

Phone: 020 7403 7373

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

I can't quite put my finger on Kwan Thai. The location is great, right on the riverside and the food is well executed and the set menus offer reasonable value: Satay, prawn spring rolls, a selection of meat curries and vegetables all of which are perfectly acceptable. It is just a little soulless. Acceptable, just bland.I can't quite put my finger on Kwan Thai. The location is great, right on the riverside and the food is well executed and the set menus offer reasonable value: Satay, prawn spring rolls, a selection of meat curries and vegetables all of which are perfectly acceptable. It is just a little soulless. Acceptable, just bland.

Brindisa - Tapas Brindisa by foodrambler

foodrambler — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:55:05 +0000

Review by foodrambler

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7357 8880

Website: http://www.brindisa.com

Tags: spanish, lively, tapas

Having to queue for an hour to get a seat at this bustling tapas bar is annoying, but itâ¬"s well worth the wait. They donâ¬"t take bookings and you just have keep grinning at the waiter and reminding him youâ¬"re still there while you enjoy a sherry at the bar. Dishes change regularly but my favourite delights include a whole deep fried Monte Enebro goats' cheese smothered in orange blossom honey and meltingly tender rare fillet steak with caramelised onions and Torta de Barros cheese on toast. It's rich, but can easily be washed down with carafes of tart red wine...Having to queue for an hour to get a seat at this bustling tapas bar is annoying, but itâ¬"s well worth the wait. They donâ¬"t take bookings and you just have keep grinning at the waiter and reminding him youâ¬"re still there while you enjoy a sherry at the bar. Dishes change regularly but my favourite delights include a whole deep fried Monte Enebro goats' cheese smothered in orange blossom honey and meltingly tender rare fillet steak with caramelised onions and Torta de Barros cheese on toast. It's rich, but can easily be washed down with carafes of tart red wine...

Thai Silk - Wonderful Thai Silk by Snowy01

Snowy01 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:36:21 +0000

Review by Snowy01

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7928 5111

Website: http://www.thaisilkrestaurant.co.uk/NEW_Thai_Silk_

Tags: romantic, thai, good value

I love this restaurant. Everything has an elegant touch of class to it.

I would definitely recommend this thai restaurant for thai lovers!!

PI love this restaurant. Everything has an elegant touch of class to it.

I would definitely recommend this thai restaurant for thai lovers!!

P

Roast - by neilgrayshon

neilgrayshon — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:23:28 +0000

Review by neilgrayshon

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7940 1300

Website: http://www.roast-restaurant.com

Tags: british, romantic, business

Some real highs - amazing puddings, beautiful dining room and mostly efficient service but shocking roast potatoes and mediocre main courses really let this place down.Some real highs - amazing puddings, beautiful dining room and mostly efficient service but shocking roast potatoes and mediocre main courses really let this place down.

Tito's - Shabby, but good food by hollowlegs

hollowlegs — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:52:03 +0000

Review by hollowlegs

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7407 7787

Tags: lively, family & home feel, friendly

When we came here, they seemed to be doing some sort of heavy renovation. The entire downstairs was gutted and there was a lot of dust. The dining room was upstairs, and upon entering it was very busy. We were seated at an extremely wobbly table with a paper tablecloth.

I'm completely new to Peruvian food so I can't really comment on how authentic it was. I started with a cod ceviche which was enormous, I could barely believe it. It was delicious, just the right balance of lime.

The mains were fairly unremarkable, considering what was memorable was the sheer volume of food. None of us finished our dishes, however delicious they were.

Service was sketchy, but sweet.When we came here, they seemed to be doing some sort of heavy renovation. The entire downstairs was gutted and there was a lot of dust. The dining room was upstairs, and upon entering it was very busy. We were seated at an extremely wobbly table with a paper tablecloth.

I'm completely new to Peruvian food so I can't really comment on how authentic it was. I started with a cod ceviche which was enormous, I could barely believe it. It was delicious, just the right balance of lime.

The mains were fairly unremarkable, considering what was memorable was the sheer volume of food. None of us finished our dishes, however delicious they were.

Service was sketchy, but sweet.

Swan at The Globe - Completely unreliable by DarrenH

DarrenH — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:18:33 +0000

Review by DarrenH

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7928 9444

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

Tags: lively, brasserie, romantic

The Swan looks fair, and the staff with which I had contact (manager excluded) were polite but how very, very, disappointing!

On the basis of the looks, I booked an area a few weeks before for my 30th Birthday (a milestone event) to entertain 30 â¬ 40 peopleâ¬¦..only to be phoned one week before the event (4 weeks after booking) to be told the area had been double booked and they would no long accommodate me and guests.

A more cynical than me person would say that â¬Üthe managerâ¬" had received an offer from which he thought he would receive greater financial custom

Either way, I was so disappointed to be finding an alternative venue so soon before the event that I feel all should know that if you book this venue this could happen to you!

A personal annoyance is that the manager didnâ¬"t have the consideration to phone me to cancel. Again, a more cynical person would say this was so â¬Üthe messenger would be shotâ¬". Either way, beware booking at the Swan!
The Swan looks fair, and the staff with which I had contact (manager excluded) were polite but how very, very, disappointing!

On the basis of the looks, I booked an area a few weeks before for my 30th Birthday (a milestone event) to entertain 30 â¬ 40 peopleâ¬¦..only to be phoned one week before the event (4 weeks after booking) to be told the area had been double booked and they would no long accommodate me and guests.

A more cynical than me person would say that â¬Üthe managerâ¬" had received an offer from which he thought he would receive greater financial custom

Either way, I was so disappointed to be finding an alternative venue so soon before the event that I feel all should know that if you book this venue this could happen to you!

A personal annoyance is that the manager didnâ¬"t have the consideration to phone me to cancel. Again, a more cynical person would say this was so â¬Üthe messenger would be shotâ¬". Either way, beware booking at the Swan!

Tas Ev - Turkish Delight by jan08

jan08 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:43:27 +0000

Review by jan08

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7620 6191

Website: http://www.tasrestaurant.com

Tags: turkish, lively, romantic

Tucked away on a flora-lined street close to Southwark tube, this is a great value restaurant with the option to dine 'al fresco'(with heat lamps) or in their cavernous restaurant - so usually no need to book in advance. Part of the Tas chain of Turkish restaurants, it has a varied menu, including great value set lunches, dinners and meze to share. Desserts are less exciting but I do like the baklava. Service is attentive even when busy though occassionaly we have been brought the wrong dishes! Great shop next door on one side and a lively bar on the other side.Tucked away on a flora-lined street close to Southwark tube, this is a great value restaurant with the option to dine 'al fresco'(with heat lamps) or in their cavernous restaurant - so usually no need to book in advance. Part of the Tas chain of Turkish restaurants, it has a varied menu, including great value set lunches, dinners and meze to share. Desserts are less exciting but I do like the baklava. Service is attentive even when busy though occassionaly we have been brought the wrong dishes! Great shop next door on one side and a lively bar on the other side.

Black & Blue - The definition of 'average' by DanWilkinson

DanWilkinson — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:02:54 +0000

Review by DanWilkinson

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7357 9922

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

Tags: american, expensive, brasserie

Devoid of any sort of atmosphere, this is the sort of place that gives you that creeping feeling you've made a mistake as soon as you're shown to your table. Everything about it is average, except the prices, which are slightly north of where they should be, even smack in the middle of Borough Market.

The menu is, to their credit, nice and simple; steaks, burgers and the sort of sundry brasserie also-rans for those bored with beef. The problem is, even this pared-down selection seems to be beyond the kitchen's ability, as so-so steaks come overdone, burgers lack lustre and the chips just aren't... that... great. The wine list should be ashamed to be sharing a street with Vinopolis, Wine Wharf and Majestic: it's dull, uninspired and uninspiring.

Service-wise, my scoring falls slightly below the average mark, with a colleague of mine once waiting 20 minutes for the bill to arrive, only to walk out without paying (unchallenged) as he was late for a meeting and incensed at being ignored. Personally I've only ever felt vaguely tolerated whilst there.

On a high street in Doncaster, this place would probably stand head and shoulders above its peers. Unfortunately the competition within 30 metres' radius of Black and Blue (Wright Bros, Feng Sushi, Roast, Brindisa, Applebees, etc etc etc) is some of the stiffest in its class in London and B&B just doesn't stack up. If you're in the area and really *need* a steak, do yourself a favour and climb the staircase to Roast.

The cows outside do make me chuckle though. One of those stars is for those alone.

Devoid of any sort of atmosphere, this is the sort of place that gives you that creeping feeling you've made a mistake as soon as you're shown to your table. Everything about it is average, except the prices, which are slightly north of where they should be, even smack in the middle of Borough Market.

The menu is, to their credit, nice and simple; steaks, burgers and the sort of sundry brasserie also-rans for those bored with beef. The problem is, even this pared-down selection seems to be beyond the kitchen's ability, as so-so steaks come overdone, burgers lack lustre and the chips just aren't... that... great. The wine list should be ashamed to be sharing a street with Vinopolis, Wine Wharf and Majestic: it's dull, uninspired and uninspiring.

Service-wise, my scoring falls slightly below the average mark, with a colleague of mine once waiting 20 minutes for the bill to arrive, only to walk out without paying (unchallenged) as he was late for a meeting and incensed at being ignored. Personally I've only ever felt vaguely tolerated whilst there.

On a high street in Doncaster, this place would probably stand head and shoulders above its peers. Unfortunately the competition within 30 metres' radius of Black and Blue (Wright Bros, Feng Sushi, Roast, Brindisa, Applebees, etc etc etc) is some of the stiffest in its class in London and B&B just doesn't stack up. If you're in the area and really *need* a steak, do yourself a favour and climb the staircase to Roast.

The cows outside do make me chuckle though. One of those stars is for those alone.

M Manze - A dying tradition by RR123

RR123 — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:32:59 +0000

Review by RR123

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7407 2985

Tags: cheap eat, british, pies

If for no other reason, you should visit this pie shop because it is a part of history. It has been in business for over 100 years and has seats and decor to suit.

It's a pie and mash shop and serves big portions even if you only got for one pie and mash. Personally I would avoid the liquor (which is a kind of parsley gravy rather than alcohol), but if you want a more authentic experience then give it a go.

The only disappointment was that they had run out of vegetarian pies and the friend I was with was a vegetarian so she looked on as I ate, so that wasn't ideal. Worth a visit though.If for no other reason, you should visit this pie shop because it is a part of history. It has been in business for over 100 years and has seats and decor to suit.

It's a pie and mash shop and serves big portions even if you only got for one pie and mash. Personally I would avoid the liquor (which is a kind of parsley gravy rather than alcohol), but if you want a more authentic experience then give it a go.

The only disappointment was that they had run out of vegetarian pies and the friend I was with was a vegetarian so she looked on as I ate, so that wasn't ideal. Worth a visit though.

Butlers Wharf Chop House - Fantastic location - not matched by the food by oogywawa

oogywawa — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:46:52 +0000

Review by oogywawa

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7403 3403

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

Tags: lively, crowded, expensive

On a balmy night in London overlooking Tower Bridge there can't be many better places to spend a couple of culinary hours. It's about as good as it gets and the newly gentrified Shad Thames area makes a pleasant change from the hustle and bustle of the well worn paths to the doors of West End eateries.

It trumpets itself as serving "British Classics" and sadly delivered "Carry On" food rather than Shakespeare...

On the night I eat recently, the food was not as good as I had a right to expect given that we paid around Â£70 per head in our group. Rather than cooking that demonstrated talent and verve, we got competence which was more than a little disappointing. Small things such a dry cardboard bread was not a good omen for what followed and whilst there was nothing heineously wrong with our food it just didn't excite. I had 4 small lamb cutlets, all bizarrely differently cooked - varying from rare to medium, the accompanying veg was overcooked, the steaks came as served and not one of our party was consulted as to how they wanted them - 2 were returned as one was blue and the other well done !!!

The desserts were all of Sara Lee standard and the cheese board came as advertised - Cheese with bread that had the consistency of Board...

Conran have taken this under their wing and much needs to be done to lift the food standard to befit the location. The much trailed surly service to be fair has disappeared and staff were bright & helpful, but Butlers Wharf's continued absence in any noteworthy food guides is some way off being remedied judging by this experience.On a balmy night in London overlooking Tower Bridge there can't be many better places to spend a couple of culinary hours. It's about as good as it gets and the newly gentrified Shad Thames area makes a pleasant change from the hustle and bustle of the well worn paths to the doors of West End eateries.

It trumpets itself as serving "British Classics" and sadly delivered "Carry On" food rather than Shakespeare...

On the night I eat recently, the food was not as good as I had a right to expect given that we paid around Â£70 per head in our group. Rather than cooking that demonstrated talent and verve, we got competence which was more than a little disappointing. Small things such a dry cardboard bread was not a good omen for what followed and whilst there was nothing heineously wrong with our food it just didn't excite. I had 4 small lamb cutlets, all bizarrely differently cooked - varying from rare to medium, the accompanying veg was overcooked, the steaks came as served and not one of our party was consulted as to how they wanted them - 2 were returned as one was blue and the other well done !!!

The desserts were all of Sara Lee standard and the cheese board came as advertised - Cheese with bread that had the consistency of Board...

Conran have taken this under their wing and much needs to be done to lift the food standard to befit the location. The much trailed surly service to be fair has disappeared and staff were bright & helpful, but Butlers Wharf's continued absence in any noteworthy food guides is some way off being remedied judging by this experience.

Livebait - Good fish nice atmosphere by ilovelucy

ilovelucy — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:23:41 +0000

Review by ilovelucy

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7928 7211

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

Tags: good value, seafood, lively

Last Sunday afternoon I decided to take my friends Farrah and Tom to my favourite Fish and Chippy - Masters Superfish in Waterloo. When we turned up, to our absolute horror, we found that it was closed. Deflated and hungry, we turned the corner into The Cut to find somewhere to eat. We had our heart set on fish and chips so we were quite pleased that we found Livebait - although i was convinced that this was a posh eatery where you get small, dainty portions and not much grub for your cash - my opinion changed when the food arrived. At 5.30pm they had a few customers already - the atmosphere was just perfect for a Sunday. Ravenous we decided to go for the set menu - 2 courses for Â£14 which is available everyday until 7pm. Tom and I both went for the whitebait which was a massive portion - probably half a dinner plate full of the poor little things. Very tasty, fishy and crisp. To overcome our disappointment at Masters being closed, we all had the haddock and chips and our eyes lit up when they came - portions again were huge. It was good but not great - chips were okay and the fish being haddock didn't have the chunky flakes that I love at Masters. Anyway it was a good hearty meal although I probably overdosed on fried fish. Would be good to try something different next time.Last Sunday afternoon I decided to take my friends Farrah and Tom to my favourite Fish and Chippy - Masters Superfish in Waterloo. When we turned up, to our absolute horror, we found that it was closed. Deflated and hungry, we turned the corner into The Cut to find somewhere to eat. We had our heart set on fish and chips so we were quite pleased that we found Livebait - although i was convinced that this was a posh eatery where you get small, dainty portions and not much grub for your cash - my opinion changed when the food arrived. At 5.30pm they had a few customers already - the atmosphere was just perfect for a Sunday. Ravenous we decided to go for the set menu - 2 courses for Â£14 which is available everyday until 7pm. Tom and I both went for the whitebait which was a massive portion - probably half a dinner plate full of the poor little things. Very tasty, fishy and crisp. To overcome our disappointment at Masters being closed, we all had the haddock and chips and our eyes lit up when they came - portions again were huge. It was good but not great - chips were okay and the fish being haddock didn't have the chunky flakes that I love at Masters. Anyway it was a good hearty meal although I probably overdosed on fried fish. Would be good to try something different next time.

Magdalen - "Maw-delin" or "Mag-de-lin" by Browners

Browners — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:12:13 +0000

Review by Browners

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7403 1342

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

Tags: british, expensive, business

My parents are obsessed with Mark Rothko. A bit like how Peter Stringfellow is obsessed with girls in plastic high heels and bikinis. It's a sort of pseudo-sexual thing. All encompassing and fascinating. So it was with great excitement that we went on a Brown family outing to the Tate Modern for their hugely anticipated "Rothko - the late years" exhibition on Friday for a private viewing. It didn't disappoint. It just served to reconfirm, if that was needed at all, that Rothko's work is as moving and haunting as Bach and Mozart. It was more like an existential philosophy exhibition than a gallery of paintings.

We returned on Saturday to be in the audience for the all afternoon seminar connected to the exhibition. We were surrounded on all sides by people with even more emphatic Rothko fetishes than Mum and Dad! Not that I thought this was possible. I guess it's a bit like thinking your pretty good at football having scored a few goals for your school side and then going off to the regional trials - only to see all the other boys can kick the ball miles and have all the kit! But I am pleased to say that the Brown family held their own. Mum has vowed never to wash her right hand again having shaken hands with Mark Rothko's son, Christopher!

Still buzzing from 4 hours of in depth intercourse about the ins and outs of the world of Rothko, we strolled along Bankside up towards Tooley street where we were delighted to find Magdalen. It's from the Anchor and Hope school of cookery. Or if you are from Bristol, it's similar to The Albany. The deep maroon walls made us feel like we were eating with the Seagram Murals hanging around us!

The menu excited me more than the others. I loved the 3 part simplicity of it all. But on the downside it means that it reads less flamboyantly than menus tended to a few years ago. Beds, jus, tranches and so forth are gone. Now it's all about guess work and trust. It's the sign of a confident restaurant.

I was in two minds about what to have. The devil inside me was whispering in my ear... telling me to have the grouse... but at Â£26 I couldn't. Instead I was delighted with my choice of potted crab which was as silky as a silkworm's sleeping bag, followed by an unctuous combination of shoulder and leg of pork - served with a mustardy sauce and the lightest crackling I have ever had. This was top class cooking. And brilliantly British.

The others had a very good cauliflower soup with walnuts and other earthy autumnal bits and pieces... and Dad had a Rothko coloured maroon on black seared haunch venison. The fish soup, slow cooked shoulder of lamb and halibut that followed were equally memorable. All bore the hallmark of a kitchen that is at ease with itself. Don't get me wrong - it was all very good food. But I wonder what they are capable when they push things a bit further?

I shared a blindingly good lemon tart with a burn sugar crust which was top class The pastry was thin and crumbled at just the right moments when you showed it the spoon. And the lemon custard was still warm and silky.

Our only criticism concerns 3 embarrassments.

1. The step at the bottom of the stairs is not the same depth as the other stairs... I almost tripped over twice in the middle of the dinning room.

2. I had to queue to get into the gents in full view of the restaurant. It didn't really feel right.

3. Dad had an altercation with the manager about their policy of automatically adding a gratuity of 12.5%. Our waitress had been fantastic all evening - so we wanted to give her a tip... but we disagreed severely with their tipping policy. Surely if the gratuity is at the discretion of the person paying... it is not up to the restaurant to behave like this. It leaves a very sour taste in the mouth and we hope that Magdalen changes their policy.

Tremendous food. The perfect place for a Rothko inspired dinner. O... and how are you supposed to pronounce the name?My parents are obsessed with Mark Rothko. A bit like how Peter Stringfellow is obsessed with girls in plastic high heels and bikinis. It's a sort of pseudo-sexual thing. All encompassing and fascinating. So it was with great excitement that we went on a Brown family outing to the Tate Modern for their hugely anticipated "Rothko - the late years" exhibition on Friday for a private viewing. It didn't disappoint. It just served to reconfirm, if that was needed at all, that Rothko's work is as moving and haunting as Bach and Mozart. It was more like an existential philosophy exhibition than a gallery of paintings.

We returned on Saturday to be in the audience for the all afternoon seminar connected to the exhibition. We were surrounded on all sides by people with even more emphatic Rothko fetishes than Mum and Dad! Not that I thought this was possible. I guess it's a bit like thinking your pretty good at football having scored a few goals for your school side and then going off to the regional trials - only to see all the other boys can kick the ball miles and have all the kit! But I am pleased to say that the Brown family held their own. Mum has vowed never to wash her right hand again having shaken hands with Mark Rothko's son, Christopher!

Still buzzing from 4 hours of in depth intercourse about the ins and outs of the world of Rothko, we strolled along Bankside up towards Tooley street where we were delighted to find Magdalen. It's from the Anchor and Hope school of cookery. Or if you are from Bristol, it's similar to The Albany. The deep maroon walls made us feel like we were eating with the Seagram Murals hanging around us!

The menu excited me more than the others. I loved the 3 part simplicity of it all. But on the downside it means that it reads less flamboyantly than menus tended to a few years ago. Beds, jus, tranches and so forth are gone. Now it's all about guess work and trust. It's the sign of a confident restaurant.

I was in two minds about what to have. The devil inside me was whispering in my ear... telling me to have the grouse... but at Â£26 I couldn't. Instead I was delighted with my choice of potted crab which was as silky as a silkworm's sleeping bag, followed by an unctuous combination of shoulder and leg of pork - served with a mustardy sauce and the lightest crackling I have ever had. This was top class cooking. And brilliantly British.

The others had a very good cauliflower soup with walnuts and other earthy autumnal bits and pieces... and Dad had a Rothko coloured maroon on black seared haunch venison. The fish soup, slow cooked shoulder of lamb and halibut that followed were equally memorable. All bore the hallmark of a kitchen that is at ease with itself. Don't get me wrong - it was all very good food. But I wonder what they are capable when they push things a bit further?

I shared a blindingly good lemon tart with a burn sugar crust which was top class The pastry was thin and crumbled at just the right moments when you showed it the spoon. And the lemon custard was still warm and silky.

Our only criticism concerns 3 embarrassments.

1. The step at the bottom of the stairs is not the same depth as the other stairs... I almost tripped over twice in the middle of the dinning room.

2. I had to queue to get into the gents in full view of the restaurant. It didn't really feel right.

3. Dad had an altercation with the manager about their policy of automatically adding a gratuity of 12.5%. Our waitress had been fantastic all evening - so we wanted to give her a tip... but we disagreed severely with their tipping policy. Surely if the gratuity is at the discretion of the person paying... it is not up to the restaurant to behave like this. It leaves a very sour taste in the mouth and we hope that Magdalen changes their policy.

Tremendous food. The perfect place for a Rothko inspired dinner. O... and how are you supposed to pronounce the name?

Bengal Clipper - Lunch by ceedoubleu

ceedoubleu — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:05:51 +0000

Review by ceedoubleu

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7357 9001

Tags: indian, takeaway, good value

They serve a good set lunch - two courses for Â£10. The food is well cooked and very tasty - it clearly does not come from a pre-prepared pot. I've been there twice for lunch now and the only thing lacking is atmosphere, it is strangely quiet with only a handful of customers on a Friday.They serve a good set lunch - two courses for Â£10. The food is well cooked and very tasty - it clearly does not come from a pre-prepared pot. I've been there twice for lunch now and the only thing lacking is atmosphere, it is strangely quiet with only a handful of customers on a Friday.

Tas Restaurant - Good for Pre/post Theatre/IMAX by StarCrossd

StarCrossd — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:59:53 +0000

Review by StarCrossd

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7928 2111

Website: http://www.tasrestaurant.com

Tags: turkish, good value, live music

Tas is a Turkish restaurant within walking distance of the Old/Young Vic and the IMAX in Waterloo. Whilst Turkish might not be the first thing that springs to mind for most when thinking of a night out for a meal, I would urge the sceptics to give it a try as you might be surprised. They have an extensive menu including a number of very good vegetarian dishes and some very good value set menu specials made up of items off the regular menu, just cheaper! All in all, for a pre or post theatre/IMAX dinner Tas is a good food, good value gem hidden amongst the 24 convenience stores on the Cut.Tas is a Turkish restaurant within walking distance of the Old/Young Vic and the IMAX in Waterloo. Whilst Turkish might not be the first thing that springs to mind for most when thinking of a night out for a meal, I would urge the sceptics to give it a try as you might be surprised. They have an extensive menu including a number of very good vegetarian dishes and some very good value set menu specials made up of items off the regular menu, just cheaper! All in all, for a pre or post theatre/IMAX dinner Tas is a good food, good value gem hidden amongst the 24 convenience stores on the Cut.

Giuseppe's - We loved the place by Kiki

Kiki — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:10:29 +0000

Review by Kiki

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7407 3451

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

Tags: italian, good value, lively

I can't wait to go back!! The food was very typical Italian and the ambience was lovely. We had dinner there before a play and then came back for dessert. Which wasn't a dissapointment at all. They have a live singer....and most people felt like dancing just because we all felt like we were part of a big party.

I highly recommend it!I can't wait to go back!! The food was very typical Italian and the ambience was lovely. We had dinner there before a play and then came back for dessert. Which wasn't a dissapointment at all. They have a live singer....and most people felt like dancing just because we all felt like we were part of a big party.

I highly recommend it!

The Well - Cheap chinese food restaurant by chodura

chodura — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:22:49 +0000

Review by chodura

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7277 0772

Tags: chinese, cheap eat, vegetarian dishes

We regularly get a delivery order from the Well Chinese restaurant when we feel like we don't want to cook and don't want to spend too much. The portions are large and at the average cost of Â£4 per dish, they are very good value. Plus we get them delivered (minimum order Â£14 within 3 mile radius). We like pork dumplings, roast duck with fried rice, black bean sauce ho fun and others. We never actually ate inside the restaurant. The order process is very easy over the phone and the delivery is usually around 30-40 min later. The quality of food is OK considering the price but don't expect the best quality. Some dishes are too westernised with plain flavours and greasy.We regularly get a delivery order from the Well Chinese restaurant when we feel like we don't want to cook and don't want to spend too much. The portions are large and at the average cost of Â£4 per dish, they are very good value. Plus we get them delivered (minimum order Â£14 within 3 mile radius). We like pork dumplings, roast duck with fried rice, black bean sauce ho fun and others. We never actually ate inside the restaurant. The order process is very easy over the phone and the delivery is usually around 30-40 min later. The quality of food is OK considering the price but don't expect the best quality. Some dishes are too westernised with plain flavours and greasy.

Parrilladas Del Sur - Small south american restaurant on Old Kent Rd by chodura

chodura — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:02:49 +0000

Review by chodura

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 77012367

Tags: lively, family & home feel, cheap eat

We discovered Parilladas del Sur while walking to big Tesco. We went there few times and both times were stuffed full for Â£15 worth of food per person. We would usually go for the Argentinian churrasco for 2 people, a big dish with lots of grilled meat: large steak, chicken leg, sausage, fried plantain, salad, and beer. The restaurant is small and is frequented by south americans who would come either in large groups or lonely men. There is also an outdoor seating area and it has upgraded its sign and outside area. It's a good place to go if you are very hungry.We discovered Parilladas del Sur while walking to big Tesco. We went there few times and both times were stuffed full for Â£15 worth of food per person. We would usually go for the Argentinian churrasco for 2 people, a big dish with lots of grilled meat: large steak, chicken leg, sausage, fried plantain, salad, and beer. The restaurant is small and is frequented by south americans who would come either in large groups or lonely men. There is also an outdoor seating area and it has upgraded its sign and outside area. It's a good place to go if you are very hungry.

Tower Tandoori - by acrobat

acrobat — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:39:29 +0000

Review by acrobat

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7237 3126

Tags: indian, vegetarian dishes, takeaway

After the long stretch down Bermondsey St you come to Tower Bridge Road opposite Tower Tandoori a beacon of hope amongst a largely shut high street. While the location may not be inspired the food is worth a stroll in to this part of Bermondsey.
The menu like you would expect from a Tandoori is based on a lot of Tandoor cooking, but they have expanded in to including squashes, courgettes and other veggies in to good dishes. The meat, both the chicken and lamb dishes we tried was good - and has a nice chilli kick to it.

By which point we were too full to attempt the nice seleciton of Gulab Jamun, Kheer and other temptations for dessert.After the long stretch down Bermondsey St you come to Tower Bridge Road opposite Tower Tandoori a beacon of hope amongst a largely shut high street. While the location may not be inspired the food is worth a stroll in to this part of Bermondsey.
The menu like you would expect from a Tandoori is based on a lot of Tandoor cooking, but they have expanded in to including squashes, courgettes and other veggies in to good dishes. The meat, both the chicken and lamb dishes we tried was good - and has a nice chilli kick to it.

By which point we were too full to attempt the nice seleciton of Gulab Jamun, Kheer and other temptations for dessert.

Fish! - Uninspiring by hollowlegs

hollowlegs — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:37:22 +0000

Review by hollowlegs

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7407 3803

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

Tags: seafood, expensive, lively

We came here as a party of 5, and we were treated well by the waiting staff. Some of us had menus where a certain type of fish was available but it didn't show on other menus, which was a bit frustrating.

I had oysters, which weren't the best I've had. They were a little gritty and generally rather bland. Next, the kingfish (the daily special) as the main, as it was something I hadn't tried before - this, grilled, was meaty and tasty.

I found it a bit of a shame that they had the 'build your own meal' option - obviously it was good to have a choice, but it confused some of our party as to which sauce to have (tuna with hollandaise sauce, anyone?) etc. Also the veg accompaniments were small, and all exactly the same, Chinese lettuce with beansprouts and carrots (with hollandaise, anyone?). Some variation would have been nice.

Desserts looked tasty, but I was much too full for one. It was just all a bit too mediocre.
We came here as a party of 5, and we were treated well by the waiting staff. Some of us had menus where a certain type of fish was available but it didn't show on other menus, which was a bit frustrating.

I had oysters, which weren't the best I've had. They were a little gritty and generally rather bland. Next, the kingfish (the daily special) as the main, as it was something I hadn't tried before - this, grilled, was meaty and tasty.

I found it a bit of a shame that they had the 'build your own meal' option - obviously it was good to have a choice, but it confused some of our party as to which sauce to have (tuna with hollandaise sauce, anyone?) etc. Also the veg accompaniments were small, and all exactly the same, Chinese lettuce with beansprouts and carrots (with hollandaise, anyone?). Some variation would have been nice.

Desserts looked tasty, but I was much too full for one. It was just all a bit too mediocre.

Bincho Yakitori - One of my favourites in London by mvk0016

mvk0016 — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:02:30 +0000

Review by mvk0016

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7803 0858

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

Tags: japanese, lively, romantic

Bincho Yakitori in the OXO tower is one of my favourite restaurants in London as it combines the 2 things that I always look for in a restaurant: Good food and a great environment to eat it in. The concept of yakitori is grilled skewers of traditionally chicken, but other types of fish, vegetables and meat are also on offer. Some that stand out are unagi (eel), momo (corn-fed chicken), ika (squid), enokibacon (enoki mushrooms wrapped in bacon), mehikari (fried fish with 7 spices), and the best dessert ever, layered banana cake with green tea ice cream.

The ambience is great, and the views to the river fantastic, if you go make sure you book in advance and ask for a table next to the window, I've never been disappointed as they always give me one.Bincho Yakitori in the OXO tower is one of my favourite restaurants in London as it combines the 2 things that I always look for in a restaurant: Good food and a great environment to eat it in. The concept of yakitori is grilled skewers of traditionally chicken, but other types of fish, vegetables and meat are also on offer. Some that stand out are unagi (eel), momo (corn-fed chicken), ika (squid), enokibacon (enoki mushrooms wrapped in bacon), mehikari (fried fish with 7 spices), and the best dessert ever, layered banana cake with green tea ice cream.

The ambience is great, and the views to the river fantastic, if you go make sure you book in advance and ask for a table next to the window, I've never been disappointed as they always give me one.