Latest reviews in Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, United Kingdom

La Rugoletta - A secret Gem by Thomasinho

Thomasinho — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:11:24 +0000

Review by Thomasinho

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8815 1743

This place from the outside is so understated, it could easiliy be mistaken for a local cafe, but this is far from the truth. The restaurant offers a good selection of Pasta, Veal, Seafood, and Pizza to die for.

The Pizza at this place is truely awesome, I had the quattro Fumi, my partner, opted for the Sirloin steak, both very vell presented, and made to perfection.

This place has an advantage other many others, surprisingly I am refering to the fact that it has no license, so basically you can take your own wine.

This brings the price down of the overall bill, so summing up, fantastic food, good value (pizza 7.50), (steak 13.50)

Service is exceptional, This place from the outside is so understated, it could easiliy be mistaken for a local cafe, but this is far from the truth. The restaurant offers a good selection of Pasta, Veal, Seafood, and Pizza to die for.

The Pizza at this place is truely awesome, I had the quattro Fumi, my partner, opted for the Sirloin steak, both very vell presented, and made to perfection.

This place has an advantage other many others, surprisingly I am refering to the fact that it has no license, so basically you can take your own wine.

This brings the price down of the overall bill, so summing up, fantastic food, good value (pizza 7.50), (steak 13.50)

Service is exceptional,

The Five Bells - Tesco Value or less? by Banmrk

Banmrk — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:55:18 +0000

Review by Banmrk

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 8883 1714

Tags: food, beer garden / outside seating, real ale

This pub design has been very well thought of into the world of design but in the real world the actual service is crap!. I can not believe that the staff can drag down this name to a such low level! I remember a manager called "Pat" who made sure that your welcomed and wanted as a value customer.

But now....well now Tesco Value is better and what can I say? There food taste better (tesco Value that is) and they could learn some lessons from them. Come on since when does a packet of crisp mean bacon???? Man a child from kindergarden kop can do a better job!

Where is pat now? I will go to his pub anyday, I'm sorry but this has to said as they say in Katherine Tate Show "What a load of bollocks!"This pub design has been very well thought of into the world of design but in the real world the actual service is crap!. I can not believe that the staff can drag down this name to a such low level! I remember a manager called "Pat" who made sure that your welcomed and wanted as a value customer.

But now....well now Tesco Value is better and what can I say? There food taste better (tesco Value that is) and they could learn some lessons from them. Come on since when does a packet of crisp mean bacon???? Man a child from kindergarden kop can do a better job!

Where is pat now? I will go to his pub anyday, I'm sorry but this has to said as they say in Katherine Tate Show "What a load of bollocks!"

Dr Hunger Cafe - What it says on the tin by Thomasinho

Thomasinho — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:53:07 +0000

Review by Thomasinho

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 8444 0615

Tags: proper food, lively, good brew

Unhealthy, greasy fried food, but tastes pretty good, very cheap,"coffee could be better".

I saw a review on trusted places, so thought I would dig in, 2 eggs 2 sausages, beans & generous helping of chips, later, all for Â£2.95.

I was full up, service was fast, place looks and feels clean, generally good place for a quick snack..

Unhealthy, greasy fried food, but tastes pretty good, very cheap,"coffee could be better".

I saw a review on trusted places, so thought I would dig in, 2 eggs 2 sausages, beans & generous helping of chips, later, all for Â£2.95.

I was full up, service was fast, place looks and feels clean, generally good place for a quick snack..

The Old White Lion - Foods Good but.. by Thomasinho

Thomasinho — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:58:52 +0000

Review by Thomasinho

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 8365 4861

Tags: beer garden, live music, friendly

The Old White Lion, is a stones throw from East Finchley station, reasonably young crowd, supported by young bar staff, that are friendly, reasonably trendy, but could serve a bit quicker.
Pricewise not the cheapest place in the neighbourhood, but certainly not the most expensive.
Sunday Roasts are good, but their are better places nearby such as the Spaniards, The Windsor Castle or The Bald face Stag.
In the summer this place has a fantastic beer garden, that dispite being next to a busy road, and Junction, feels surprisingly tranquil.
The drinks / wine choice for a local pub is great, and is the real highlight of this establishment.
For Summer Highgate hampstead East Finchley, makes a good alternative to Central london.The Old White Lion, is a stones throw from East Finchley station, reasonably young crowd, supported by young bar staff, that are friendly, reasonably trendy, but could serve a bit quicker.
Pricewise not the cheapest place in the neighbourhood, but certainly not the most expensive.
Sunday Roasts are good, but their are better places nearby such as the Spaniards, The Windsor Castle or The Bald face Stag.
In the summer this place has a fantastic beer garden, that dispite being next to a busy road, and Junction, feels surprisingly tranquil.
The drinks / wine choice for a local pub is great, and is the real highlight of this establishment.
For Summer Highgate hampstead East Finchley, makes a good alternative to Central london.

The Windsor Castle - Great for Sunday Roast or Thai by Thomasinho

Thomasinho — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:53:00 +0000

Review by Thomasinho

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8883 5763

Tags: live music, friendly, relaxed

This very normal looking traditional pub, does a great sunday roast, plenty of meat, fresh vegetables, nice potatoes, and good quality gravey, all for the very low cost of Â£5.95.
The Thai food during the evenings, is pretty good aswell, especially the Thai Sizzing Beef, in Port, or the Thai Green Curry, All the food is cooked by a Thai chef, and the selection of Thai food is pretty good.

Seriously good value, and the manager PAT, is a great guy, welcomes everyone.

Highly recommendedThis very normal looking traditional pub, does a great sunday roast, plenty of meat, fresh vegetables, nice potatoes, and good quality gravey, all for the very low cost of Â£5.95.
The Thai food during the evenings, is pretty good aswell, especially the Thai Sizzing Beef, in Port, or the Thai Green Curry, All the food is cooked by a Thai chef, and the selection of Thai food is pretty good.

Seriously good value, and the manager PAT, is a great guy, welcomes everyone.

Highly recommended

The Bald Face Stag - Since the refurb by Thomasinho

Thomasinho — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:02:03 +0000

Review by Thomasinho

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8442 1201

Tags: food, cocktails, real ale

This place was awful, I use to walk past and thrown, at the st George flags, the baldy guys in england tops hanging outside, and the general apperance of a typical north london pub, you walk into with extreme caution

Then one day I noticed "closed for a refurb", the refurb was excellent, the place looks like a gastro pub, and thats exactly what it has become.

The restaurant area served up amazing prawns in a pan, followed by a fantastically cooked steak. The choice of drinks were pretty good, pricewise extremely good value. I took a friend and the total bill was less than Â£50,

Lovely ambience, nice people, great staff.. almost 5 starsThis place was awful, I use to walk past and thrown, at the st George flags, the baldy guys in england tops hanging outside, and the general apperance of a typical north london pub, you walk into with extreme caution

Then one day I noticed "closed for a refurb", the refurb was excellent, the place looks like a gastro pub, and thats exactly what it has become.

The restaurant area served up amazing prawns in a pan, followed by a fantastically cooked steak. The choice of drinks were pretty good, pricewise extremely good value. I took a friend and the total bill was less than Â£50,

Lovely ambience, nice people, great staff.. almost 5 stars

East End Food & Wine - excellent by freestanding

freestanding — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:57:38 +0000

Review by freestanding

Rating: 5.00

Tags: off licence, cigarettes, fresh fruits & vegetables

East end food and wine is a handy place thats open till 11pm every night. its sells all your usual suspects, food, booze, fags,milk, bread, all the basics and more. the new owners are very friendly also..East end food and wine is a handy place thats open till 11pm every night. its sells all your usual suspects, food, booze, fags,milk, bread, all the basics and more. the new owners are very friendly also..

Grahams - The organic man by freestanding

freestanding — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:55:32 +0000

Review by freestanding

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8883 6187

Tags: organic, free range goods, organic produce

Grahams is a decent enough place to buy your organic produce but be warned its fairly pricey.
2 decent sized lamb chops will set you back Â£10!!!
In saying that its always full of customers so they must be doing something right.
Grahams is a decent enough place to buy your organic produce but be warned its fairly pricey.
2 decent sized lamb chops will set you back Â£10!!!
In saying that its always full of customers so they must be doing something right.

Gertie Brownes - one of the best by freestanding

freestanding — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:48:06 +0000

Review by freestanding

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8883 1506

Tags: live music, traditional pub, food

Gerties is one of the best pubs around if not the best. football on 4 screens. Cheap beer ( for London), friendly bar staff and patrons and excellent Thai food..
Gerties is one of the best pubs around if not the best. football on 4 screens. Cheap beer ( for London), friendly bar staff and patrons and excellent Thai food..

Cochin - Great authentic Indian by Mattweir

Mattweir — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:19:37 +0000

Review by Mattweir

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8444 5666

Tags: indian, live music, romantic

In the surrounding area I am yet to find a more authentic Indian restaurant. You won't find Madras on the menu and you can taste the spices in everything even on hotter dishes. Well priced and a valuable addition for the more discerning Indian food lover.In the surrounding area I am yet to find a more authentic Indian restaurant. You won't find Madras on the menu and you can taste the spices in everything even on hotter dishes. Well priced and a valuable addition for the more discerning Indian food lover.

Nahling - Good food by achillea

achillea — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:14:37 +0000

Review by achillea

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 8883 8688

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

Tags: thai

I've been here loads of times as there were never any Thai restaurants in Muswell Hill. I do like Nahling, especially the outdoor area (unless its windy). There is an extensive menu which is generally very tasty. The staff are curteous. My only complaint is that the portions are very small. For 2 we always end up getting starters and 3-4 courses for mains plus rice and don't really come away full.

Bigger portions please!I've been here loads of times as there were never any Thai restaurants in Muswell Hill. I do like Nahling, especially the outdoor area (unless its windy). There is an extensive menu which is generally very tasty. The staff are curteous. My only complaint is that the portions are very small. For 2 we always end up getting starters and 3-4 courses for mains plus rice and don't really come away full.

Bigger portions please!

Majjo's Foods - Over-priced by achillea

achillea — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:12:01 +0000

Review by achillea

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 8883 4357

Tags: indian, seating area

I've tried this Indian deli a few times but always come away feeling short-changed. The portions are a lot smaller than you would get from a traditional takeaway. The prices are quite steep too - Â£5.20 for a very meagre meat curry - over Â£7 if you want the 'large' portion (which is smaller than a standard takeaway portion).

The food may be 'home-cooked' on the premises but I don't understand why it has to be so expensive. It tastes all right but nothing out of the ordinary.

I really want to like this place but the lack of value for money puts me off going again.I've tried this Indian deli a few times but always come away feeling short-changed. The portions are a lot smaller than you would get from a traditional takeaway. The prices are quite steep too - Â£5.20 for a very meagre meat curry - over Â£7 if you want the 'large' portion (which is smaller than a standard takeaway portion).

The food may be 'home-cooked' on the premises but I don't understand why it has to be so expensive. It tastes all right but nothing out of the ordinary.

I really want to like this place but the lack of value for money puts me off going again.

Quality Tandoori - by Herdiamond

Herdiamond — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:42:13 +0000

Review by Herdiamond

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8883 1557

Tags: indian, good value, vegetarian

Arguably one of the best curries I've had..especially when compared to other local curry houses (Cochin excepted). It delivers exactly what you are looking for from a high street curry house: the staff are attentive and friendly, the atmosphere is unassuming and relaxed, and the food really is very tasty and good value. I am vegetarian, and have tried most of the range available, all of which is very good, particularly the tarka dall as a side dish, and my partner has been more experimental even having some of the traditional dishes which were all very agreeable. 2 large beers, with 4 poppadums, 2 main courses 1 side dish and rice/nan ususally comes to around £30 - bargain!Arguably one of the best curries I've had..especially when compared to other local curry houses (Cochin excepted). It delivers exactly what you are looking for from a high street curry house: the staff are attentive and friendly, the atmosphere is unassuming and relaxed, and the food really is very tasty and good value. I am vegetarian, and have tried most of the range available, all of which is very good, particularly the tarka dall as a side dish, and my partner has been more experimental even having some of the traditional dishes which were all very agreeable. 2 large beers, with 4 poppadums, 2 main courses 1 side dish and rice/nan ususally comes to around £30 - bargain!