Latest reviews for Restaurants in East Sheen, London, United Kingdom

Sohpita Thai Cuisine - Good food, good service, good price by Jaime

Jaime — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:56:42 +0000

Review by Jaime

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8878 3588

Sohpita isn't much to look at from the outside...one might say a bog standard Thai situated on a main road. However, this place is run by really charming people, has great food that's crisp where it's meant to be, great flavours and delicately put together. What's more, they don't charge you the earth to eat it either. The lunch is particulary good value at Â£6.50 for two courses. You might not take your loved one here for an anniversary surpise, but for a midweek supper or a Saturday lunch it's spot on.Sohpita isn't much to look at from the outside...one might say a bog standard Thai situated on a main road. However, this place is run by really charming people, has great food that's crisp where it's meant to be, great flavours and delicately put together. What's more, they don't charge you the earth to eat it either. The lunch is particulary good value at Â£6.50 for two courses. You might not take your loved one here for an anniversary surpise, but for a midweek supper or a Saturday lunch it's spot on.

The Victoria - by Ludovic

Ludovic — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:59:41 +0000

Review by Ludovic

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8876 4238

Website: http://www.thevictoria.net

Tags: family & home feel, gastro pub, gastropub

Good food, great surroundings -shame it's overpriced.Good food, great surroundings -shame it's overpriced.

Cafe Strudel - A hidden gem indeed by sue

sue — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:25:05 +0000

Review by sue

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8487 9800

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

Tags: good value, romantic, friendly

Spurred on by the reviews below, the fact that the restaurant is close to home, and by an interest in trying some Austrian wines, we headed to CafÃ© Strudel one evening, my mother-in-law in tow.

Initial impressions were good. Loved the look of the restaurant - simply and tastefully decorated, tables not too crammed in and lighting comfortable. The hostess/owner was a delight. Friendly, enthusiastic, patient and passionate, she really added to our enjoyment of the place.

Not being familiar with Austrian wines, we sought advice and then all chose a different wine by the glass, and were pleasantly surprised by the wines we sampled.

To start, my MIL had the Smoked duck terrine with orange compote, which looked great and tasted fine, though it was not quite what she was expecting (I think she thought it would be more pate like).

Main course was the Wiener Schnitzel with creamy mash and lambs lettuce; the Beef Goulash with savoy cabbage rosti and stuffed potato dumplings; and the Sea bass with lobster spatzle and lobster sauce. All dishes were great - the goulash got the thumbs up from our goulash connoisseur, and I really enjoyed the sea bass which was not over-salted as sea bass often is (to my palate anyway).

We shared two desserts - the Chocolate & hazelnut tart with vanilla ice cream and spicy chocolate sauce; and Chocolate fondant with poached strawberries. The fondant was over-cooked and was missing that rich gooey centre that we all love. The tart was much better, and the perfect ending to an enjoyable meal.Spurred on by the reviews below, the fact that the restaurant is close to home, and by an interest in trying some Austrian wines, we headed to CafÃ© Strudel one evening, my mother-in-law in tow.

Initial impressions were good. Loved the look of the restaurant - simply and tastefully decorated, tables not too crammed in and lighting comfortable. The hostess/owner was a delight. Friendly, enthusiastic, patient and passionate, she really added to our enjoyment of the place.

Not being familiar with Austrian wines, we sought advice and then all chose a different wine by the glass, and were pleasantly surprised by the wines we sampled.

To start, my MIL had the Smoked duck terrine with orange compote, which looked great and tasted fine, though it was not quite what she was expecting (I think she thought it would be more pate like).

Main course was the Wiener Schnitzel with creamy mash and lambs lettuce; the Beef Goulash with savoy cabbage rosti and stuffed potato dumplings; and the Sea bass with lobster spatzle and lobster sauce. All dishes were great - the goulash got the thumbs up from our goulash connoisseur, and I really enjoyed the sea bass which was not over-salted as sea bass often is (to my palate anyway).

We shared two desserts - the Chocolate & hazelnut tart with vanilla ice cream and spicy chocolate sauce; and Chocolate fondant with poached strawberries. The fondant was over-cooked and was missing that rich gooey centre that we all love. The tart was much better, and the perfect ending to an enjoyable meal.

Naked Turtle - Great Evening - With Jazz Sining Waitresses! by IJohnW

IJohnW — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:16:10 +0000

Review by IJohnW

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8878 1995

Website: http://www.naked-turtle.com

Tags: romantic, cocktails, jazz

The Naked Turtle is a great restaurant, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This is mainly due to the brilliant staff, which include a host of waiters and waitresses that sing jazz songs (with piano accompompaniment) throughout the evening. When first looking at the menu it seems that the usual mainstream European food is being served, but in fact a host of much more exotic dishes are on offer, for example ostrich, kangaroo and crocodile! A great night out, especially for larger groups.The Naked Turtle is a great restaurant, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This is mainly due to the brilliant staff, which include a host of waiters and waitresses that sing jazz songs (with piano accompompaniment) throughout the evening. When first looking at the menu it seems that the usual mainstream European food is being served, but in fact a host of much more exotic dishes are on offer, for example ostrich, kangaroo and crocodile! A great night out, especially for larger groups.