Latest reviews for Restaurants in Holloway, London, United Kingdom

El Rincon Quiteno - El Rincon Quiteno by mareeni

mareeni — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:06:08 +0000

Review by mareeni

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7700 3670

I discovered this little Ecuadorean restaurant by chance as I happen to live a few seconds from Holloway Road tube station. Its the sort of place you could walk by without noticing (Holloway Road is full of take-aways and dives) but I am so glad I popped in one day.

This little Ecuadorean restaurant servs genuine South American fare of a high standard, with food that tastes home-cooked because it really is home-cooked. The steaks are always cooked as you want them, with the traditional plantain and refried beans on the side. All the famous meat dishes of Ecuador are on the menu and I have tried them all and can guarantee you won't be disappointed.

George and his father run the place with a hospitality classic of South America, making sure you have fun and feel like you are at home (they know me by my name and welcome me and any of my guests as if we were family!)When you walk in you feel like you are stepping into South America!

Ecuadorean beers are topped up and the food comes in good time, but you never feel rushed. They really want you to enjoy the experience of their cosy restuarant at your leisure.

Its just 2 mins from Holoway Road tube, turn right at the rube station and wlak up Holloway Road, you can't miss it on your right! I hope you enjoy the experience as much as I do!I discovered this little Ecuadorean restaurant by chance as I happen to live a few seconds from Holloway Road tube station. Its the sort of place you could walk by without noticing (Holloway Road is full of take-aways and dives) but I am so glad I popped in one day.

This little Ecuadorean restaurant servs genuine South American fare of a high standard, with food that tastes home-cooked because it really is home-cooked. The steaks are always cooked as you want them, with the traditional plantain and refried beans on the side. All the famous meat dishes of Ecuador are on the menu and I have tried them all and can guarantee you won't be disappointed.

George and his father run the place with a hospitality classic of South America, making sure you have fun and feel like you are at home (they know me by my name and welcome me and any of my guests as if we were family!)When you walk in you feel like you are stepping into South America!

Ecuadorean beers are topped up and the food comes in good time, but you never feel rushed. They really want you to enjoy the experience of their cosy restuarant at your leisure.

Its just 2 mins from Holoway Road tube, turn right at the rube station and wlak up Holloway Road, you can't miss it on your right! I hope you enjoy the experience as much as I do!

Tbilisi - Unique and Tasty by foxie

foxie — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:42:13 +0000

Review by foxie

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7607 2536

Tags: georgian, lively, romantic

Georgian food isn't something you stumble across every day, but I developed a taste for it while living in Russia a few years ago, and was pleased to stumble across this place. The decor is more upscale than I was expecting, but was very good and obviously a local favourite. Prices are a bit higher than average for the area, but worth every penny. Wait staff are knowledgable and attentive and the music isn't too loud for conversation (a nice change!). Wine list is obviously hand picked and the food itself is wonderful! Starters, mains and wine for two came to just under Â£50. Great for either a romantic evening out or just something a little different. Will certainly be going back.Georgian food isn't something you stumble across every day, but I developed a taste for it while living in Russia a few years ago, and was pleased to stumble across this place. The decor is more upscale than I was expecting, but was very good and obviously a local favourite. Prices are a bit higher than average for the area, but worth every penny. Wait staff are knowledgable and attentive and the music isn't too loud for conversation (a nice change!). Wine list is obviously hand picked and the food itself is wonderful! Starters, mains and wine for two came to just under Â£50. Great for either a romantic evening out or just something a little different. Will certainly be going back.

El Molino Tapas Bar - Holloway Tapas by sue

sue — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:07:16 +0000

Review by sue

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7700 4312

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

Tags: spanish, bar, tapas

Our first visit to Holloway was to check out a friends new flat, and it was suggested that we go for a meal nearby at El Molino Tapas Bar. We do enjoy tapas, and after reading some positive reviews online, we agreed it was a great idea.

First impressions of El Molino were good. Established in 1987, it looked authentically decorated and welcoming. There were plenty of people eating there, and staff milling about ready to take or order - in fact they happily just took the scrap of paper we had scrawled our tapas choices and even managed to decipher Alex's shorthand.

We ordered 8 dishes between the 3 of us. We stuck to fairly 'standard' options - the Boquerones Fritos (white bait), Calamares A La Romana (calamari), Chuletas De Cordero (lamb cutlets), Croquetas De Pollo (chicken croquettes), Fabada Asturiana (bean stew with chorizo), Berenjena Jardinera (stuffed aubergines), Patatas Bravas (potatoes with spicy sauce), and Tabla De Embutido (mixed salami, ham & Manchego cheese).

Unfortunately the food was very average. The tastiest dish for me was the Fabada Asturiana, and the Croquetas De Pollo and Calamares A La Romana were ok too. I found the Boquerones Fritos way too salty and the Chuletas De Cordero were overcooked. Oh, and don't bother with the the Crema Catalana.

Although the food wasn't the best, the atmosphere was great, and the wine list had enough interesting Spanish options to keep me happy.Our first visit to Holloway was to check out a friends new flat, and it was suggested that we go for a meal nearby at El Molino Tapas Bar. We do enjoy tapas, and after reading some positive reviews online, we agreed it was a great idea.

First impressions of El Molino were good. Established in 1987, it looked authentically decorated and welcoming. There were plenty of people eating there, and staff milling about ready to take or order - in fact they happily just took the scrap of paper we had scrawled our tapas choices and even managed to decipher Alex's shorthand.

We ordered 8 dishes between the 3 of us. We stuck to fairly 'standard' options - the Boquerones Fritos (white bait), Calamares A La Romana (calamari), Chuletas De Cordero (lamb cutlets), Croquetas De Pollo (chicken croquettes), Fabada Asturiana (bean stew with chorizo), Berenjena Jardinera (stuffed aubergines), Patatas Bravas (potatoes with spicy sauce), and Tabla De Embutido (mixed salami, ham & Manchego cheese).

Unfortunately the food was very average. The tastiest dish for me was the Fabada Asturiana, and the Croquetas De Pollo and Calamares A La Romana were ok too. I found the Boquerones Fritos way too salty and the Chuletas De Cordero were overcooked. Oh, and don't bother with the the Crema Catalana.

Although the food wasn't the best, the atmosphere was great, and the wine list had enough interesting Spanish options to keep me happy.