Latest reviews in Brondesbury, London, United Kingdom

Strada (West Hampstead) - Warm, lively, good value Italian by Angella

Angella — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:47:19 +0000

Review by Angella

Rating: 4.00

Tags: italian, great atmosphere, good value

Great welcome. Brilliant breads, though they cost extra, including walnut bread. Water, free, supplied automatically, or you could buy bottled water. Warm decor, red lampshades. Starters included polenta and mushrooms. Main courses included grilled chicken and mushrooms. Desserts included tiramisu. Espresso coffee in cute cups but take your own brown sugar. Toilets downstairs but big disabled toilet on ground floor. Good value at about Â£25 a head, more if you have lots of wine, less if you have a discount voucher or choose the limited choice set meal. Lively atmosphere.Great welcome. Brilliant breads, though they cost extra, including walnut bread. Water, free, supplied automatically, or you could buy bottled water. Warm decor, red lampshades. Starters included polenta and mushrooms. Main courses included grilled chicken and mushrooms. Desserts included tiramisu. Espresso coffee in cute cups but take your own brown sugar. Toilets downstairs but big disabled toilet on ground floor. Good value at about Â£25 a head, more if you have lots of wine, less if you have a discount voucher or choose the limited choice set meal. Lively atmosphere.

Little Bay - THE Little Bay by TOTO85

TOTO85 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:23:11 +0000

Review by TOTO85

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7372 4699

Tags: cheap eat, french, good value

Amazing!
The whole experience of sitting on a little candle lit balcony inside the restaurant over looking everyone else dining below was fantastic.
Food was 5 out of 5 definately would reccomend and i'll definately be going back.
Reccomend garlic mushrooms or asparagus as a starter and the sea bass fillets for a main. Didnt have dessert but friends had tiramisu and said it was heavenly. The Value was so good i offered to pay for the whole bill (unlike me usually, being a broke student), 3 starters 2 mains and 1 dessert = Â£29 excellent value for what you get, taste is delicious and presentation is great.
GO, GO, GO is all i can say!Amazing!
The whole experience of sitting on a little candle lit balcony inside the restaurant over looking everyone else dining below was fantastic.
Food was 5 out of 5 definately would reccomend and i'll definately be going back.
Reccomend garlic mushrooms or asparagus as a starter and the sea bass fillets for a main. Didnt have dessert but friends had tiramisu and said it was heavenly. The Value was so good i offered to pay for the whole bill (unlike me usually, being a broke student), 3 starters 2 mains and 1 dessert = Â£29 excellent value for what you get, taste is delicious and presentation is great.
GO, GO, GO is all i can say!

The Good Earth Express - Awful and overpriced - avoid at all costs by sophiehug

sophiehug — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:41:09 +0000

Review by sophiehug

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7433 3111

Tags: expensive, chinese

Just had the worst takeaway ever. Paid Â£35 for two meals, completely bland pad thai, sechuan sauce tasted like ketchup, they put prawns in the vegetarian soup, offered no apology and took an hour to bring a replacement!Just had the worst takeaway ever. Paid Â£35 for two meals, completely bland pad thai, sechuan sauce tasted like ketchup, they put prawns in the vegetarian soup, offered no apology and took an hour to bring a replacement!

Lupa - by gilka

gilka — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:23:24 +0000

Review by gilka

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7431 5222

Tags: pizza

Lupa deliver a very good pizza. The service is very good. I once even came to pick my pizza too late when it was cold and they did me a new one with no extra charge! very kind! The ingredients are fresh and the dough is fantastic!Lupa deliver a very good pizza. The service is very good. I once even came to pick my pizza too late when it was cold and they did me a new one with no extra charge! very kind! The ingredients are fresh and the dough is fantastic!

Bengal Spice - by gilka

gilka — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:13:40 +0000

Review by gilka

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7794 3744

Tags: indian, vegetarian dishes

Bengal Spice is one of my favorite Indian restaurant in London. Service is always with a smile and the food is exceptional. I especially like the classic chicken korma, lamb biryani and aloo gobi.Bengal Spice is one of my favorite Indian restaurant in London. Service is always with a smile and the food is exceptional. I especially like the classic chicken korma, lamb biryani and aloo gobi.

Spicy Basil - Nothing special but it's good by bjacob

bjacob — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:46:28 +0000

Review by bjacob

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7328 6646

Tags: thai, bargain, takeaway

The place is more like a canteen, on the crowded and noisy Kilburn High Road. I had chicken fried noodles - they weren't the best I ever had but not the worse either. And it was really, really inexpensive. I will be back? Probably yes.The place is more like a canteen, on the crowded and noisy Kilburn High Road. I had chicken fried noodles - they weren't the best I ever had but not the worse either. And it was really, really inexpensive. I will be back? Probably yes.

Barraco Ltd - Lovely by elisad

elisad — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:00:51 +0000

Review by elisad

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 76044664

Tags: cosy, cultured, lively

I've been to this place after hearing and reading about it in brazilian magazines.

It's not far from the station, the street is a bit hidden: you think it is just a block of flats but if you walk a bit and turn right you will see the street goes on. And because of this it is a very quiet street.

There are seats outside, lovely for the summer. And inside everything reminded me of a proper brazilian place, not a mega posh one but one where all kind of people go. It also reminded me of restaurants close to the beach area.

The food was amazing, I asked for a Feijoada for Â£7 and a Guarana for Â£1. The menu is packed with traditional food, deserts and drinks. All that in the laid back brazilian style.

They take cards but not American Express I think...

Conclusion: This is a simple but REAL Brazilian place. If you want to imerse yourself in the culture it is a lovely place to go. You'll forget you are in London.I've been to this place after hearing and reading about it in brazilian magazines.

It's not far from the station, the street is a bit hidden: you think it is just a block of flats but if you walk a bit and turn right you will see the street goes on. And because of this it is a very quiet street.

There are seats outside, lovely for the summer. And inside everything reminded me of a proper brazilian place, not a mega posh one but one where all kind of people go. It also reminded me of restaurants close to the beach area.

The food was amazing, I asked for a Feijoada for Â£7 and a Guarana for Â£1. The menu is packed with traditional food, deserts and drinks. All that in the laid back brazilian style.

They take cards but not American Express I think...

Conclusion: This is a simple but REAL Brazilian place. If you want to imerse yourself in the culture it is a lovely place to go. You'll forget you are in London.

Hidden Treasure - special place by giony

giony — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:36:42 +0000

Review by giony

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7435 5040

Tags: italian, romantic, good value

hidden treasure is a really special place....hidden treasure is a really special place....

Angeles - What a disappointment by toj

toj — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:20:38 +0000

Review by toj

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 8328 3255

Tags: cheap, lively, thai

Having just been to China and enjoyed some genuine Sichuan cuisine, we came to Angeles expecting something greatâ¬¦ The trouble was that there were two menus: one for â¬Swesternersâ¬ (i.e. us) and one for Chinese. When we asked about the difference between the two menus, we were told that ours was simply a translation of the Chinese one â¬ never mind the fact that we couldnâ¬"t find a single dish on our menu that matched anything that anyone else in the restaurant was eating. When our food turned up â¬ surprise, surprise â¬ it was the usual western â¬SChineseâ¬ fare â¬ boring, boring, boring. We wonâ¬"t be going back (uess we have a real craving for hotpot and canâ¬"t find anywhere else in London that does one) â¬ and I wouldnâ¬"t recommend it to anyone else unless youâ¬"re brave enough to ask for the Chinese menu and a translation of every item on it. What a shameâ¬¦Having just been to China and enjoyed some genuine Sichuan cuisine, we came to Angeles expecting something greatâ¬¦ The trouble was that there were two menus: one for â¬Swesternersâ¬ (i.e. us) and one for Chinese. When we asked about the difference between the two menus, we were told that ours was simply a translation of the Chinese one â¬ never mind the fact that we couldnâ¬"t find a single dish on our menu that matched anything that anyone else in the restaurant was eating. When our food turned up â¬ surprise, surprise â¬ it was the usual western â¬SChineseâ¬ fare â¬ boring, boring, boring. We wonâ¬"t be going back (unless we have a real craving for hotpot and canâ¬"t find anywhere else in London that does one) â¬ and I wouldnâ¬"t recommend it to anyone else unless youâ¬"re brave enough to ask for the Chinese menu and a translation of every item on it. What a shameâ¬¦

Geeta Restaurant - Geeta Restaurant by TonyGlazier

TonyGlazier — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:43:29 +0000

Review by TonyGlazier

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7624 1713

Tags: indian, takeaway, good value

I go to the Geeta every few months and have been going for over 15 years!

The food is generally very tasty although the portions are rather small but then the prices are small as well.

My favourite is the Masalla Dosai which are the best I have had in London.

Unfortunately the ambiance is not that encouraging and its more of a place for a very tasty meal out at a very reasonable price rather than a romantic evening out.

Tony GlazierI go to the Geeta every few months and have been going for over 15 years!

The food is generally very tasty although the portions are rather small but then the prices are small as well.

My favourite is the Masalla Dosai which are the best I have had in London.

Unfortunately the ambiance is not that encouraging and its more of a place for a very tasty meal out at a very reasonable price rather than a romantic evening out.

Tony Glazier

Efes Cafe Bar - Disgusting Food by johnwilkins

johnwilkins — Sun, 10 May 2009 11:54:20 +0000

Review by johnwilkins

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7372 1240

Tags: traditional english

I agree with bill andrews. I took my whole family there and we were all sick like dogs afterwards, That place should be closed down and the owner jailed.I agree with bill andrews. I took my whole family there and we were all sick like dogs afterwards, That place should be closed down and the owner jailed.

Walnut - Understaffed Walnut by gilka

gilka — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:11:54 +0000

Review by gilka

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7794 7772

Website: http://www.walnutwalnut.com

Tags: modern european, expensive, smoking

When we arrived to Walnut around 7pm on a Thursday, the place was almost empty. We went for half a bottle of red wine for £17.5 which was just ok. They served us with tasty fresh bread which was nice. My seabass was cooked to perfection and I really enjoyed it. The problem was that the restaurant started to get full and there was only one waitress. People were waiting for ages and the waitress could only apologies for something which was not her fault.
It seemed a bit careless. If you check their website, the menu section generate an error which again shows you that they are not checking every detail.
http://www.walnutwalnut.com/
For dessert we had a crumble with ice cream which was good and a Creme Brulee which was unexceptable (the texture had strange bits in it) We paid around £30 each which was way too much for what we got.

http://www.walnutwalnut.com/When we arrived to Walnut around 7pm on a Thursday, the place was almost empty. We went for half a bottle of red wine for £17.5 which was just ok. They served us with tasty fresh bread which was nice. My seabass was cooked to perfection and I really enjoyed it. The problem was that the restaurant started to get full and there was only one waitress. People were waiting for ages and the waitress could only apologies for something which was not her fault.
It seemed a bit careless. If you check their website, the menu section generate an error which again shows you that they are not checking every detail.
http://www.walnutwalnut.com/
For dessert we had a crumble with ice cream which was good and a Creme Brulee which was unexceptable (the texture had strange bits in it) We paid around £30 each which was way too much for what we got.

http://www.walnutwalnut.com/

Goldman and Rankin - Goldman and Rankin by stephane

stephane — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:59:25 +0000

Review by stephane

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0207 644 1919

Website: www.goldmanandrankin.com

Tags: wood, kitchen, bespoke

Nicholas Goldman is an experienced luxury interior architect who specialises exclusively in designing custom furniture to suit living and working spaces.Nicholas Goldman is an experienced luxury interior architect who specialises exclusively in designing custom furniture to suit living and working spaces.

Charcoal Grill Kebab House - Kilburns best kept secret by stantoncarlisle

stantoncarlisle — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:25:43 +0000

Review by stantoncarlisle

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7372 1171

Good value and excellent, solid nosh make this a nifty reliable tank-up grub stop. Word round the campfire in Kilburn is that the Charcoal Grill is King when it comes to no-frills staples.. At the weekend during the day this is a family haunt. With food for growing minds. Overall its not a place that food wallabys or metrolatte mash-ups will savour. Just good grub at real prices in a clean, bright old fashioned noshing shop worthy of Henry Miller. I'd been tipped to the Lentil Soup(£3) and small Kofte Kebab(3.50). The healthy sized soup came with a wedge of lemon, l-o-n-g hot Turkish bread and a mini salad. The kofte kebab also had a good-sized crunchy side salad to keep it company. My only quibble - bit too much salt in the soup, otherwise excellent. They threw in some free Turkish tea which was pretty boosty - overall the two platters were a fine smorgasbord. Meat here is fresh - they chop it up in the back. The sauces and marinades are made on the premises and the veggies are fresh. Clean, bright and bustling - turn-over is fast, but not so fast that the staff are brusque, in fact they're amazingly attentive and observant.. The management are good to their regulars - with a welcoming, attitude that's as rare as it is appreciated.Good value and excellent, solid nosh make this a nifty reliable tank-up grub stop. Word round the campfire in Kilburn is that the Charcoal Grill is King when it comes to no-frills staples.. At the weekend during the day this is a family haunt. With food for growing minds. Overall its not a place that food wallabys or metrolatte mash-ups will savour. Just good grub at real prices in a clean, bright old fashioned noshing shop worthy of Henry Miller. I'd been tipped to the Lentil Soup(£3) and small Kofte Kebab(3.50). The healthy sized soup came with a wedge of lemon, l-o-n-g hot Turkish bread and a mini salad. The kofte kebab also had a good-sized crunchy side salad to keep it company. My only quibble - bit too much salt in the soup, otherwise excellent. They threw in some free Turkish tea which was pretty boosty - overall the two platters were a fine smorgasbord. Meat here is fresh - they chop it up in the back. The sauces and marinades are made on the premises and the veggies are fresh. Clean, bright and bustling - turn-over is fast, but not so fast that the staff are brusque, in fact they're amazingly attentive and observant.. The management are good to their regulars - with a welcoming, attitude that's as rare as it is appreciated.

Casareccia - One of the best Italian restaurants in North Londo by kimmy

kimmy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:14:29 +0000

Review by kimmy

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7328 0800

Tags: italian, cheap eat, family & home feel

Tried this restaurant after reading several reviews and was not disappointed. Menu was varied with several house specials, all freshly cooked to order. Food tasted delicious and service was fantastic. Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants I have eaten in and very reasonably priced. If your're in the area it's well worth a visit.Tried this restaurant after reading several reviews and was not disappointed. Menu was varied with several house specials, all freshly cooked to order. Food tasted delicious and service was fantastic. Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants I have eaten in and very reasonably priced. If your're in the area it's well worth a visit.

J - avoid by polacca

polacca — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:58:39 +0000

Review by polacca

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7435 3703

Tags: italian, crowded, lively

As italian person that i am,i can certenly say that j coffee shop,is the worst place in all london,were you can find the best frozen food ever...
the staff is all rude,the deco is ikea style,the coffee,the cheapest on the market.....
is always full,just because is really cheap.
visit j only if you ate the italian food......
avoiddddddddddddddAs italian person that i am,i can certenly say that j coffee shop,is the worst place in all london,were you can find the best frozen food ever...
the staff is all rude,the deco is ikea style,the coffee,the cheapest on the market.....
is always full,just because is really cheap.
visit j only if you ate the italian food......
avoidddddddddddddd

Penk's - Delightful by TommyMP

TommyMP — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:19:54 +0000

Review by TommyMP

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7604 4484

Tags: romantic, french, brasserie

Having read mixed reviews about Penk's the wife and I decided to make up our own minds. Situated on Salusbury Road a stone's throw from the Underground, it's directly opposite the Salusbury, a great pub which invites a quick libation before crossing the road for dinner.

The food was wonderful. We both had the soupe Marseillaise - akin to a bouillabaisse - to start, which came with its own rouille, some grated parmesan and 'a crouton'. Highlights were the scallop bits lurking inside - yum.

Madame had the pork belly, I had the Longhorn steak. Both were beautifully cooked, with my beef rare but with a chargrilled exterior - so tasty, and the pork belly really succulent and served with perfect crackling and an apple compote. Salad, spinach and chips on the side, all given individual attention (chips lightly browned, spinach al dente).

Pudding was a shared creme brulee with plum compote at the bottom. Just the right amount of effort required to break the crust, and not too sweet.

All washed down with a bottle of Chateauneuf 03. Service was friendly & attentive, with good-humoured staff making sure we wanted for nothing.

These 2 very happy bunnies recommend Penk's.Having read mixed reviews about Penk's the wife and I decided to make up our own minds. Situated on Salusbury Road a stone's throw from the Underground, it's directly opposite the Salusbury, a great pub which invites a quick libation before crossing the road for dinner.

The food was wonderful. We both had the soupe Marseillaise - akin to a bouillabaisse - to start, which came with its own rouille, some grated parmesan and 'a crouton'. Highlights were the scallop bits lurking inside - yum.

Madame had the pork belly, I had the Longhorn steak. Both were beautifully cooked, with my beef rare but with a chargrilled exterior - so tasty, and the pork belly really succulent and served with perfect crackling and an apple compote. Salad, spinach and chips on the side, all given individual attention (chips lightly browned, spinach al dente).

Pudding was a shared creme brulee with plum compote at the bottom. Just the right amount of effort required to break the crust, and not too sweet.

All washed down with a bottle of Chateauneuf 03. Service was friendly & attentive, with good-humoured staff making sure we wanted for nothing.

These 2 very happy bunnies recommend Penk's.

The Banana Tree Canteen - Banana tree by gilka

gilka — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:15:39 +0000

Review by gilka

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7431 7808

Tags: good value, malaysian, crowded

I have been in Banana Tree on Jan 2009.
The service was great and the food arrived quickly.
We ordered Phad Thai and a Lamb curry which were both very tasty although the Phad Thai was not warm enough.
They also serve fresh fruit juice! The prices are very reasonable- around £6 for main. I will definitely go there again!
www.gilka.co.ukI have been in Banana Tree on Jan 2009.
The service was great and the food arrived quickly.
We ordered Phad Thai and a Lamb curry which were both very tasty although the Phad Thai was not warm enough.
They also serve fresh fruit juice! The prices are very reasonable- around £6 for main. I will definitely go there again!
www.gilka.co.uk

The Corrib Rest - Great Celtic Pub!!!! by JoeWalls

JoeWalls — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:37:03 +0000

Review by JoeWalls

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7625 9585

Tags: live music, food, friendly

Watched the whole of the 2000- 2001 SPL season when Celtic one the title!!! Great Pub..... Will never forget Half- time sing song, Full pub singing "Fields of Athenry"Watched the whole of the 2000- 2001 SPL season when Celtic one the title!!! Great Pub..... Will never forget Half- time sing song, Full pub singing "Fields of Athenry"