Latest reviews in Belgravia, London, United Kingdom

X L N T - by ColmMcMullan

ColmMcMullan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:29:49 +0000

Review by ColmMcMullan

Rating: 5.00Excellent and incredibly cheap english breakfast - Â£3.50 for a full cooked breakfast with toast and tea or coffee. I have no idea how they do it but it's great value.

If you're looking for pure personality and character then head to the Regency Cafe (http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/cafe/1v6wn8/regency-cafe) but if you just want a super breakfast for almost half the price then XLNT will hit the spot.Excellent and incredibly cheap english breakfast - Â£3.50 for a full cooked breakfast with toast and tea or coffee. I have no idea how they do it but it's great value.

If you're looking for pure personality and character then head to the Regency Cafe (http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/cafe/1v6wn8/regency-cafe) but if you just want a super breakfast for almost half the price then XLNT will hit the spot.

The Strutton Arms - strutton arms - Worst bar in london by sean1

sean1 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:25:53 +0000

Review by sean1

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7222 7310

Tags: food, tv for sporting events, worst bar in london

Unfriendly, rude barman works here. Pours the worst beers in london with massive heads. Refuses to correct the head in snob like fashion. Went there 13th nov, 2009 night. Two guys working behind the bar are typical london snobs. They have no sense of pub tradition or etiquette.Horrible bar attitude, disgusting service. I vote worst bar in london!Unfriendly, rude barman works here. Pours the worst beers in london with massive heads. Refuses to correct the head in snob like fashion. Went there 13th nov, 2009 night. Two guys working behind the bar are typical london snobs. They have no sense of pub tradition or etiquette.Horrible bar attitude, disgusting service. I vote worst bar in london!

Mr Chow - avoid mr chow london! by tonygil

tonygil — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:19:24 +0000

Review by tonygil

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7589 7347

Website: http://www.mrchow.com

Tags: chinese, lively, trendy

avoid at all costs!

i was utterly abused and humiliated when i took my parents and sister to Mr chow in London. After fine experiences in LA and NY, i decided to try the London address a couple of weeks ago.

I never opened the menu. when the maitre d' came, i ordered crispy duck for four. The maitre d', Marcelo, said he would arrange some openers and bring my duck after that. instead, he forced 8 plates upon us, refused to take back the extra prawns and steak which i never ordered but he served nonetheless and gave me a doggy bag with my crispy duck (which i never touched, obviously).

terrible experience!avoid at all costs!

i was utterly abused and humiliated when i took my parents and sister to Mr chow in London. After fine experiences in LA and NY, i decided to try the London address a couple of weeks ago.

I never opened the menu. when the maitre d' came, i ordered crispy duck for four. The maitre d', Marcelo, said he would arrange some openers and bring my duck after that. instead, he forced 8 plates upon us, refused to take back the extra prawns and steak which i never ordered but he served nonetheless and gave me a doggy bag with my crispy duck (which i never touched, obviously).

terrible experience!

The Wellington Club - Don't waste your time!! by kiricat

kiricat — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:12:33 +0000

Review by kiricat

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7823 8211

Tags: cheesy, modern british

What a disappointment, the club was very small and very crowded, we couldnâ¬"t even see the bar when we walked down to the dance floor it was so small.

The door staff we not friendly quite cocky and rude, and the music was the worse I have ever heard, I am sure Pete Tong would be quite ashamed to think he has put his name to a sound system that plays such atrocious music, who ever the DJ was I donâ¬"t know but I think I know why he is in a sort of cage that no one can get to him!!..

I am sure there are much better places to go to; luckily I didnâ¬"t pay to get in as I was kindly invited to a birthday party there.

BOTTOM LINE IS DONâ¬"T BOTHER UNLESS YOU LIKE MUSIC YOU CANâ¬"T DANCE TO, WHERE THE BEAT CHANGES EVERY 3 MINUTES! I LIKE HOUSE MUSIC LIKE HED KANDI ETC, THIS WAS PURE CHEESE.
What a disappointment, the club was very small and very crowded, we couldnâ¬"t even see the bar when we walked down to the dance floor it was so small.

The door staff we not friendly quite cocky and rude, and the music was the worse I have ever heard, I am sure Pete Tong would be quite ashamed to think he has put his name to a sound system that plays such atrocious music, who ever the DJ was I donâ¬"t know but I think I know why he is in a sort of cage that no one can get to him!!..

I am sure there are much better places to go to; luckily I didnâ¬"t pay to get in as I was kindly invited to a birthday party there.

BOTTOM LINE IS DONâ¬"T BOTHER UNLESS YOU LIKE MUSIC YOU CANâ¬"T DANCE TO, WHERE THE BEAT CHANGES EVERY 3 MINUTES! I LIKE HOUSE MUSIC LIKE HED KANDI ETC, THIS WAS PURE CHEESE.

Biguns Ribs - by Maxm007

Maxm007 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:18:35 +0000

Review by Maxm007

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7834 7350

Tags: american, cheap eat, family & home feel

Cheap fast food joint. Ribs are probably reheated. Not going there again.Cheap fast food joint. Ribs are probably reheated. Not going there again.

Preto - by NickR

NickR — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:29:07 +0000

Review by NickR

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7233 8668

Tags: brazilian, good value, family & home feel

This is a great little restaurant in the Brazilian style and a meat eaters wet dream! If you don't know what 'Brazilian' means, in the context of restaurants rather than â¬Ühairâ¬" styles, then here goes. Basically you pay a set price (about Â£22) for food. You get provided with a buffet of mostly vegetarian options of salad and a few Brazilian things which are all very nice. At your table you get issued with a little disc that is green on one side and red on the other. While the green side is showing a small army of waiters, who are running around with large knives and even larger chunks of meat, will come up and cut a slice right of hot meat onto your plate. The meats can be chicken, pork, hams, rump steak, slow roasted beef or lamb, chicken heartâ¬¦you name itâ¬¦lovely. Finally, when your belly is about to burst, and youâ¬"re wondering how to roll home, you turn the disk to red! The meat will stop comingâ¬¦eventually.
The restaurant is lively and the food is good and certainly good value. Donâ¬"t go if you donâ¬"t like meat or are not hungry. I can highly recommend a visit.
This is a great little restaurant in the Brazilian style and a meat eaters wet dream! If you don't know what 'Brazilian' means, in the context of restaurants rather than â¬Ühairâ¬" styles, then here goes. Basically you pay a set price (about Â£22) for food. You get provided with a buffet of mostly vegetarian options of salad and a few Brazilian things which are all very nice. At your table you get issued with a little disc that is green on one side and red on the other. While the green side is showing a small army of waiters, who are running around with large knives and even larger chunks of meat, will come up and cut a slice right of hot meat onto your plate. The meats can be chicken, pork, hams, rump steak, slow roasted beef or lamb, chicken heartâ¬¦you name itâ¬¦lovely. Finally, when your belly is about to burst, and youâ¬"re wondering how to roll home, you turn the disk to red! The meat will stop comingâ¬¦eventually.
The restaurant is lively and the food is good and certainly good value. Donâ¬"t go if you donâ¬"t like meat or are not hungry. I can highly recommend a visit.

Herbie Frogg - OK Clothes, Dreadful Service by josephkelly

josephkelly — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:41:41 +0000

Review by josephkelly

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7734 4206

Jermyn Street is home to many great shops to buy men's clothing, so there is a lot of competition. I have visited Herbie Frogg a few times and I consistently received poor service. It is unfortunate because some of the clothes are acceptable, particularly for the price. However, it is not worth a visit given the poor treatment from staff (they are out-of-date, rude and unprofessional) you are likely to receive, which is likely why they now have signs indicating they are closing down... let's hope a better shop takes its place.Jermyn Street is home to many great shops to buy men's clothing, so there is a lot of competition. I have visited Herbie Frogg a few times and I consistently received poor service. It is unfortunate because some of the clothes are acceptable, particularly for the price. However, it is not worth a visit given the poor treatment from staff (they are out-of-date, rude and unprofessional) you are likely to receive, which is likely why they now have signs indicating they are closing down... let's hope a better shop takes its place.

The Blue Bar - Divine by bigB

bigB — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:51:02 +0000

Review by bigB

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7235 6000

Website: http://www.savoy-group.co.uk/berkeley/berkeley.html

Tags: sexy, cool & smart, cool

This is without doubt one of the best bars in london.Wonderful cocktails and srvice.This represents the benchmark for all other bars.This is without doubt one of the best bars in london.Wonderful cocktails and srvice.This represents the benchmark for all other bars.

The Cask and Glass - Charming, traditional little pub by AlexWoods

AlexWoods — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:11:20 +0000

Review by AlexWoods

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7834 7630

Website: http://www.shepherd-neame.co.uk

Tags: traditional pub, posh, relaxed

This is a great little pub, one of my favourites and from what I can work out the only decent one in SW1 (please, PLEASE disillusion me if you know of any others).

It's a Shepherd Neame house, always a good thing! They boast a narrow range (Master Brew, Spitfire and the seasonal beer, at present the delicious Autumn Red) but it's always top drawer.

The pub itself is very small and consequently gets very busy. In the evenings a crowd tends to spill out across the broad pavement outside. But it is a beautiful little building. Full of dark oak panelling and adorned with the most vibrant window boxes and hanging baskets, it's a real beauty.

I haven't eaten there. I believe they do a modest selection of sandwiches and toasties. Perfect, in my humble opinion, for its size and location.This is a great little pub, one of my favourites and from what I can work out the only decent one in SW1 (please, PLEASE disillusion me if you know of any others).

It's a Shepherd Neame house, always a good thing! They boast a narrow range (Master Brew, Spitfire and the seasonal beer, at present the delicious Autumn Red) but it's always top drawer.

The pub itself is very small and consequently gets very busy. In the evenings a crowd tends to spill out across the broad pavement outside. But it is a beautiful little building. Full of dark oak panelling and adorned with the most vibrant window boxes and hanging baskets, it's a real beauty.

I haven't eaten there. I believe they do a modest selection of sandwiches and toasties. Perfect, in my humble opinion, for its size and location.

London Park Tower Casino - Gambling by hapi

hapi — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:52:07 +0000

Review by hapi

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7235 9595

Website: http://www.grosvenor-casinos.co.uk

I've gambled in 100's of places in many countries and I have never lost so consistently and in such a incredible coincidental way. If i got 21 the dealer got a natural, If i was doubled down on 20 she got 21 etc. OK so it happens but at least 30 hands in a row for me and my friend. Its just not consistent with my experience of the past 40 years in other casinos including Monte Carlo, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Nassau, Paradise Island, Antigua and far too many to even remember. Make your own judgement and good luck if you go there. Caveat EmptorI've gambled in 100's of places in many countries and I have never lost so consistently and in such a incredible coincidental way. If i got 21 the dealer got a natural, If i was doubled down on 20 she got 21 etc. OK so it happens but at least 30 hands in a row for me and my friend. Its just not consistent with my experience of the past 40 years in other casinos including Monte Carlo, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Nassau, Paradise Island, Antigua and far too many to even remember. Make your own judgement and good luck if you go there. Caveat Emptor

Altitude 360 London - Altitude 360 has the best views in London by blueoffer

blueoffer — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:31:06 +0000

Review by blueoffer

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0845 500 2929

Website: http://altitudesw1.com

Tags: meeting, exclusive, party

My company launch was simply amazing and I have to thank Altitude 360 and their team for a great great job...... The venue is wow wow wow..... Altitude 360 London, along with their sister venue The River Room, offers either panoramic Jet liner views of London, or direct river level views of the Thames and Westminster.

Impeccable facilities and innovative service these brand new, state-of-the-art venues offer an impressive array of event facilities with over 15,000 sq. ft. of space for between 10 and 1200 people. The venue is perfect for corporate events, conferences, cocktail parties, product launches, as well as exclusive dinners and private occasions.

My company organised a product launch here and I can honestly say that if you are looking for a remarkable space and wanting to mesmerise your guests, look no further than Altitude 360 or The River Room.My company launch was simply amazing and I have to thank Altitude 360 and their team for a great great job...... The venue is wow wow wow..... Altitude 360 London, along with their sister venue The River Room, offers either panoramic Jet liner views of London, or direct river level views of the Thames and Westminster.

Impeccable facilities and innovative service these brand new, state-of-the-art venues offer an impressive array of event facilities with over 15,000 sq. ft. of space for between 10 and 1200 people. The venue is perfect for corporate events, conferences, cocktail parties, product launches, as well as exclusive dinners and private occasions.

My company organised a product launch here and I can honestly say that if you are looking for a remarkable space and wanting to mesmerise your guests, look no further than Altitude 360 or The River Room.

Bank Of Scotland - by PSS

PSS — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:29:19 +0000

Review by PSS

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 0845 780 1801

DEAR SIR,

WE HAVE A CLIENT VERY MUCH REQUIRING SBLC/BG FOR US$10 MILLION ON LEASE FOR ONE YEAR FROM A TOP BANK AND THE INSTRUMENT WILL BE RETURNED UNENCUMBERED AT THE END OF ONE YEAR PERIOD

AND WE ALSO HAVE IMMEDIATE REQUIREMENT FOR FRESHCUT OR SEASONED INSTRUMENTS FOR 10M TO 500M. WE SHALL BE GLAD TO RECEIVE YOUR OFFERS AND CONTRACT, AS WE LOOKING FOR SERIOUS AND GENUINE BUSINESS, THEREFORE KINDLY ENABLE US TO PROCEED FURTHER.

REGARDS
P.S

DEAR SIR,

WE HAVE A CLIENT VERY MUCH REQUIRING SBLC/BG FOR US$10 MILLION ON LEASE FOR ONE YEAR FROM A TOP BANK AND THE INSTRUMENT WILL BE RETURNED UNENCUMBERED AT THE END OF ONE YEAR PERIOD

AND WE ALSO HAVE IMMEDIATE REQUIREMENT FOR FRESHCUT OR SEASONED INSTRUMENTS FOR 10M TO 500M. WE SHALL BE GLAD TO RECEIVE YOUR OFFERS AND CONTRACT, AS WE LOOKING FOR SERIOUS AND GENUINE BUSINESS, THEREFORE KINDLY ENABLE US TO PROCEED FURTHER.

REGARDS
P.S

Spaghetti House - Good Italian food by adiguy60

adiguy60 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:37:28 +0000

Review by adiguy60

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7235 8141

Website: http://www.spaghetti-house.co.uk

Tags: italian, lively, good value

SPaghetti house is one of my favourite places to eat in London. Reasonably priced, really tasty and a really nice atmosphere. The deserts are also too tempting to pass up (much to the chagrain of my diet plans!)SPaghetti house is one of my favourite places to eat in London. Reasonably priced, really tasty and a really nice atmosphere. The deserts are also too tempting to pass up (much to the chagrain of my diet plans!)

Dim T - Disappointing... by RobD

RobD — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:08:33 +0000

Review by RobD

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7834 0507

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

Tags: lively, chinese, crowded

While I've had great experiences in other branches, notably London Bridge, I won't be eating at this one again - despite the Manageress' best attempts at salvaging our experience (once on the ball, she was very efficient).

My dining pal and I waited over an hour for our food (?) and I had bothered to make a reservation. It took at least 20 minutes to even get a drinks order in. Then after *several* complaints to numerous members of staff - none of which helped except (I assume) the Manageress, we didn't get the Dim Sum we ordered. It just never turned up.

So we finally ate our dim sum post-mains (like a bizarre dessert) after having to re-order - and in fairness this was gratis. But overall I found the staff brusque, and a little dense if I'm honest - aside from mentioned manager / head waiter.

Disappointing as was meant to be a quick catch-up dinner that turned into a 2 hour exhaustion.

The food *is* still good though.

While I've had great experiences in other branches, notably London Bridge, I won't be eating at this one again - despite the Manageress' best attempts at salvaging our experience (once on the ball, she was very efficient).

My dining pal and I waited over an hour for our food (?) and I had bothered to make a reservation. It took at least 20 minutes to even get a drinks order in. Then after *several* complaints to numerous members of staff - none of which helped except (I assume) the Manageress, we didn't get the Dim Sum we ordered. It just never turned up.

So we finally ate our dim sum post-mains (like a bizarre dessert) after having to re-order - and in fairness this was gratis. But overall I found the staff brusque, and a little dense if I'm honest - aside from mentioned manager / head waiter.

Disappointing as was meant to be a quick catch-up dinner that turned into a 2 hour exhaustion.

The food *is* still good though.

O Sole Mio - Fantastic Italian!! by monab981

monab981 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:45:26 +0000

Review by monab981

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7976 6687

Tags: italian, lively, good value

This pace is amazing!!!! - the best Italian restaurant I have been to in a very long time. The service was excellent and the staff were really friendly.
The place was bustling with people.
I had the tagietelli with fresh lobster and I have to say I have never tasted anything like it! The starters were equally yummy and interesting. My friend had the veal with mushrooms which was also fantastic.

I would heartily recommend this place to anyone. Also suitable for families!!!This pace is amazing!!!! - the best Italian restaurant I have been to in a very long time. The service was excellent and the staff were really friendly.
The place was bustling with people.
I had the tagietelli with fresh lobster and I have to say I have never tasted anything like it! The starters were equally yummy and interesting. My friend had the veal with mushrooms which was also fantastic.

I would heartily recommend this place to anyone. Also suitable for families!!!

bbar - bbar by DaisyParker

DaisyParker — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:42:44 +0000

Review by DaisyParker

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7958 7000

Website: www.bbarlondon.com

Tags: lively, good value

Really good menu. Austrailian/South African influence is evident and a great wine list. I had 2 courses and a glass of wine for Â£15.Really good menu. Austrailian/South African influence is evident and a great wine list. I had 2 courses and a glass of wine for Â£15.

The Albert Tavern - Lunch at the Albert Tavern by D_K

D_K — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:10:41 +0000

Review by D_K

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7222 5577

Tags: food, english, standard pub food

Looks great from the outside, unfortunately once inside it is apparent that the Albert Tavern is a tourist trap, with the price scheme seemingly designed to rip them off.
The beer is expensive but reasonable quality. The food is...well terrible.
I asked for a falafel burger and chips and what I got looked like a cheap veggie burger (with cheapest quality burger bun) and unappetising chips. It cost Â£6.99 + Â£3.21 for a beer, you can get better in Wetherspoons for Â£5.49 for both.
The barman gave me Â£5 less change than I should have got, if I hadn't have noticed and told him I would have paid over Â£15 for a meal that can be gotten from any take away in London for Â£4.
My friends who had a steak and roast beef bap respectively also thought their food was poor quality and hugely overpriced.Looks great from the outside, unfortunately once inside it is apparent that the Albert Tavern is a tourist trap, with the price scheme seemingly designed to rip them off.
The beer is expensive but reasonable quality. The food is...well terrible.
I asked for a falafel burger and chips and what I got looked like a cheap veggie burger (with cheapest quality burger bun) and unappetising chips. It cost Â£6.99 + Â£3.21 for a beer, you can get better in Wetherspoons for Â£5.49 for both.
The barman gave me Â£5 less change than I should have got, if I hadn't have noticed and told him I would have paid over Â£15 for a meal that can be gotten from any take away in London for Â£4.
My friends who had a steak and roast beef bap respectively also thought their food was poor quality and hugely overpriced.

Foliage Restaurant - by Agirlhastoeat

Agirlhastoeat — Mon, 04 May 2009 21:40:18 +0000

Review by Agirlhastoeat

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7201 3723

Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.com/london

Tags: french, good value, good food

http://agirlhastoeat.com/foliage-one-star-michelin-restaurant-review-mandarin-oriental-hyde-park-london

The dining room at Foliage is a statement in geometry and symmetry. Designed by Adam Tihany, it combines rosewood wall paneling with dark wood chairs upholstered in butterscotch leather. Tihany wanted to â¬Übring the park into the restaurantâ¬" and for this purpose, layered between the glass wall panels, are 24,000 white silk leaves which are brought to life through the use of both clever natural lighting as their colours change in line with the seasons. Head chef is Chris Staines, who previously worked under Nico Ladenis and Marco Pierre White, and who took over at Foliage in March 2002.

To read more, go to the link above.http://agirlhastoeat.com/foliage-one-star-michelin-restaurant-review-mandarin-oriental-hyde-park-london

The dining room at Foliage is a statement in geometry and symmetry. Designed by Adam Tihany, it combines rosewood wall paneling with dark wood chairs upholstered in butterscotch leather. Tihany wanted to â¬Übring the park into the restaurantâ¬" and for this purpose, layered between the glass wall panels, are 24,000 white silk leaves which are brought to life through the use of both clever natural lighting as their colours change in line with the seasons. Head chef is Chris Staines, who previously worked under Nico Ladenis and Marco Pierre White, and who took over at Foliage in March 2002.

To read more, go to the link above.

Spice World - Curry n Drinks by Rover

Rover — Sat, 02 May 2009 17:14:14 +0000

Review by Rover

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7828 2878

I visited Spicy World in Victoria last night for a mild curry. I ordered the Balti Peshary set meal at £9.95 which included the Balti Peshary, rice, two nans and chutneys. I also had two large cokes. Spicy World is a tiny intimate restaurant, not much bigger than my front room. The service is good and staff very friendly. They have a happy hour between 5:30pm-6:30pm giving a 10% discount. The food was tasty and there was plenty of it. When I was presented with the bill I noticed the 10% discount was missing, £3.95 for a pint of coke was also on the high side. I challenged the bill, pointing out the 10% omission and asking why so much for the coke. I was referred to drinks menu which states coke is £1.75 per glass without advising how big the glass is.
I would recommend Spicy World, but check your bill.
I visited Spicy World in Victoria last night for a mild curry. I ordered the Balti Peshary set meal at £9.95 which included the Balti Peshary, rice, two nans and chutneys. I also had two large cokes. Spicy World is a tiny intimate restaurant, not much bigger than my front room. The service is good and staff very friendly. They have a happy hour between 5:30pm-6:30pm giving a 10% discount. The food was tasty and there was plenty of it. When I was presented with the bill I noticed the 10% discount was missing, £3.95 for a pint of coke was also on the high side. I challenged the bill, pointing out the 10% omission and asking why so much for the coke. I was referred to drinks menu which states coke is £1.75 per glass without advising how big the glass is.
I would recommend Spicy World, but check your bill.

The Akbar - by sammalique

sammalique — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:13:30 +0000

Review by sammalique

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7630 1919

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

Tags: romantic, indian, good value

well eat out alot all the time. came across the akbar it was a bit of a walk but was worth every step.the food was great not a trace of oil unlike the place i"ve been to 2weeks ago.the king prawn peri peri was a blast so was the othe dishes i had.worth the try if you really like good clean food.well eat out alot all the time. came across the akbar it was a bit of a walk but was worth every step.the food was great not a trace of oil unlike the place i"ve been to 2weeks ago.the king prawn peri peri was a blast so was the othe dishes i had.worth the try if you really like good clean food.