Latest reviews in Hornsey, London, United Kingdom

Hot Pepper Jelly - by ndouble

ndouble — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:47:09 +0000

Review by ndouble

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8340 4318

I've never thought to leave a review of anywhere I've eaten before but this little place is great! The sandwich which the place is named after is amazing and having only been there at the weekend I'm kind of craving another one already (its only Monday)!

It was busy over the weekend but they found us a table and we were made to feel very welcome.

Coffee's good too.

Five stars overall - without a doubt.I've never thought to leave a review of anywhere I've eaten before but this little place is great! The sandwich which the place is named after is amazing and having only been there at the weekend I'm kind of craving another one already (its only Monday)!

It was busy over the weekend but they found us a table and we were made to feel very welcome.

Coffee's good too.

Five stars overall - without a doubt.

Italian Food Hall - DONT GO! by simonpw

simonpw — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:28:47 +0000

Review by simonpw

Rating: 1.00

Tags: italian, expensive, quick bite

Service was so bad we didnt even see out food. I ordered a mushroom dish and my partner a basic chicken dish.We didnt get asked what drinks we wanted for 10 mins, not a great start. Had asked for bread and olives, which is exactly that, dry white bread, no oil or balsamic, olives out of a jar! 40 mins in was asked if we wanted out main course! WHAT!!!? Still no food 15 mins later, asked again, he checked, told another 10 mins, we left... Waiter even argued that they were busy (half of restaurant empty) and that meat took long time to cook (its a chicken breast for gods sake) despite the fact 4 tables served in front of us...Never ever go to this place....ITS rubbishService was so bad we didnt even see out food. I ordered a mushroom dish and my partner a basic chicken dish.We didnt get asked what drinks we wanted for 10 mins, not a great start. Had asked for bread and olives, which is exactly that, dry white bread, no oil or balsamic, olives out of a jar! 40 mins in was asked if we wanted out main course! WHAT!!!? Still no food 15 mins later, asked again, he checked, told another 10 mins, we left... Waiter even argued that they were busy (half of restaurant empty) and that meat took long time to cook (its a chicken breast for gods sake) despite the fact 4 tables served in front of us...Never ever go to this place....ITS rubbish

Mauro's - Good Spag Bol by kelty

kelty — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:19:07 +0000

Review by kelty

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 8341 6257

Tags: italian, good value, family & home feel

Had a nice spag bol here the othe rnight... I was slurping it while it slapped around my cheeks mmmmHad a nice spag bol here the othe rnight... I was slurping it while it slapped around my cheeks mmmm

Khan Brothers Supermarket - Unethical retailers, in an ethical environment. by zorba1992

zorba1992 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:34:03 +0000

Review by zorba1992

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 8340 8565

Tags: off licence, fresh vegetables

Wish there were negative stars too...Wish there were negative stars too...

The Tiffin Tin - YUMMMMMMMM by jessbav

jessbav — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:30:16 +0000

Review by jessbav

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8347 7700

Tags: indian, rare finds, home delivery

This place is WONDERFUL. It is simply the tastiest take-away I've ever had and can highly recommend it.This place is WONDERFUL. It is simply the tastiest take-away I've ever had and can highly recommend it.

Banners - by beccywiseman

beccywiseman — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:15:33 +0000

Review by beccywiseman

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8348 2930

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

Tags: crowded, family & home feel, international

The food is amazing in Banners. It really is a great little place... The downsides are that it is little though and the whole buggy situation can be a touch stressful... Oh and the food is soooo good and the servings so generous it's not great when you're trying to be healthy :-/The food is amazing in Banners. It really is a great little place... The downsides are that it is little though and the whole buggy situation can be a touch stressful... Oh and the food is soooo good and the servings so generous it's not great when you're trying to be healthy :-/

Monkey Nuts - by beccywiseman

beccywiseman — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:08:57 +0000

Review by beccywiseman

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8340 4466

Tags: american, live music, lively

I love this place. Great food and full of families so you don't have to worry about the evil eye. The cocktails aren't bad either!I love this place. Great food and full of families so you don't have to worry about the evil eye. The cocktails aren't bad either!

Lupa - Annoying by john_gunn

john_gunn — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:51:11 +0000

Review by john_gunn

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 8348 8888

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

Tags: mediterranean, pizza, seating area

Pizza took 1 hour and 20 minutes. When I called to chase they told me it was ready but there was no one to available to deliver it so it was just sat there. I asked them to make sure it was remade if necessary so it wouldn't arrive cold. When it arrived it was barely warm so I complained to the delivery person. He was quite rude and said it was the shops issue not his. The best he could do was take it back. This place could be good and possibly some time is but on this occasion it was rubbish.Pizza took 1 hour and 20 minutes. When I called to chase they told me it was ready but there was no one to available to deliver it so it was just sat there. I asked them to make sure it was remade if necessary so it wouldn't arrive cold. When it arrived it was barely warm so I complained to the delivery person. He was quite rude and said it was the shops issue not his. The best he could do was take it back. This place could be good and possibly some time is but on this occasion it was rubbish.

Arocaria - Like being on holiday! by gemmiepie

gemmiepie — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:27:20 +0000

Review by gemmiepie

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8340 0580

Tags: greek, expensive, terrace

Don't believe the bad reviews; we've been going here for 3 years and have always had amazing food and affable company. The kebabs are beautiful, fresh and juicy, served with a generous portion of fresh greek salad. The waiters are lovely, they bend over backwards to ensure you have a great time, and we've been showered with free drinks and desserts at every meal. The building isn't damp and dirty, it's cosy and full of character, just the sort of place to go if spartan chain restaurants aren't your bag.Don't believe the bad reviews; we've been going here for 3 years and have always had amazing food and affable company. The kebabs are beautiful, fresh and juicy, served with a generous portion of fresh greek salad. The waiters are lovely, they bend over backwards to ensure you have a great time, and we've been showered with free drinks and desserts at every meal. The building isn't damp and dirty, it's cosy and full of character, just the sort of place to go if spartan chain restaurants aren't your bag.

Jade Palace - Best Chinese by hengwahwong

hengwahwong — Sun, 24 May 2009 02:52:26 +0000

Review by hengwahwong

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8347 8594

Tags: chinese, takeaway, good value

This one of the best chinese restaurant I have been to,which are very hard to find these days, just go and try the food, taste the difference then you know what I mean.

The food is so good it has already won many awards and has won the BEST CHINESE AWARD in the area by ARCHANT LONDON FOOD & DRINK AWARDS 2008 and has 4 star hygiene from the council.This one of the best chinese restaurant I have been to,which are very hard to find these days, just go and try the food, taste the difference then you know what I mean.

The food is so good it has already won many awards and has won the BEST CHINESE AWARD in the area by ARCHANT LONDON FOOD & DRINK AWARDS 2008 and has 4 star hygiene from the council.

Nivan - Nivan - Best barbequed fish that I had in London by koro

koro — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:28:50 +0000

Review by koro

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8348 6648

Tags: turkish, lively, romantic

Me and my english friend we had a lovely time and a great meal in Nivan on saturday - I had a Barbeque sea bass - THE BEST THAT I HAD IN LONDON - my friend she had a lovely lamb kebab
also the ice cream was great and a lovely espresso in the end of the meal was a blessing

Me and my english friend we had a lovely time and a great meal in Nivan on saturday - I had a Barbeque sea bass - THE BEST THAT I HAD IN LONDON - my friend she had a lovely lamb kebab
also the ice cream was great and a lovely espresso in the end of the meal was a blessing

Tomo - Tomo Resturant by koro

koro — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:22:39 +0000

Review by koro

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8348 0099

Website: www.tomopizzeria.com

Tags: italian, good value, family & home feel

Today I eat with my fiancee in TOMO RESTAURANT - 88, HighStreet - Hornsey - London - N8 7NU - the place was lovely, the service great and the food Simple divine - I had pasta - Gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese and parmigiano and a lovely tiramisu for dessert - my man had the fusilli with sausages and courgette - we both were pleased about the taste, look and portion received.
the place was clean and cozy and lovely - they got plenty of tables - the floor and the architecture around make me feel at home (I am italian), the girl who works there was so lovely and helpful, the chef is brilliant and the pizzaman was making pizza in the front of us ... I didn't have pizza this time but I am sure I will next time - Even if they are not italian but polish (and I am italian) they were able to provide a meal and all the details as an italian will... wish all of them the best - and well done. It is the right place to go for a meal for anybody ... families, couple, with your mates or even by yourselfToday I eat with my fiancee in TOMO RESTAURANT - 88, HighStreet - Hornsey - London - N8 7NU - the place was lovely, the service great and the food Simple divine - I had pasta - Gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese and parmigiano and a lovely tiramisu for dessert - my man had the fusilli with sausages and courgette - we both were pleased about the taste, look and portion received.
the place was clean and cozy and lovely - they got plenty of tables - the floor and the architecture around make me feel at home (I am italian), the girl who works there was so lovely and helpful, the chef is brilliant and the pizzaman was making pizza in the front of us ... I didn't have pizza this time but I am sure I will next time - Even if they are not italian but polish (and I am italian) they were able to provide a meal and all the details as an italian will... wish all of them the best - and well done. It is the right place to go for a meal for anybody ... families, couple, with your mates or even by yourself

tomo pizzeria italian restaurant - Tomo the right place for a italian meal by koro

koro — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:05:27 +0000

Review by koro

Rating: 5.00

Tags: italian, lively, romantic

Today I eat with my fiancee in TOMO RESTAURANT - 88, HighStreet - Hornsey - London - N8 7NU - the place was lovely, the service great and the food Simple divine - I had pasta - Gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese and parmigiano and a lovely tiramisu for dessert - my man had the fusilli with sausages and courgette - we both were pleased about the taste, look and portion received.
the place was clean and cozy and lovely - they got plenty of tables - the floor and the architecture around make me feel at home (I am italian), the girl who works there was so lovely and helpful, the chef is brilliant and the pizzaman was making pizza in the front of us ... I didn't have pizza this time but I am sure I will next time - Even if they are not italian but polish (and I am italian) they were able to provide a meal and all the details as an italian will... wish all of them the best - and well done. It is the right place to go for a meal for anybody ... families, couple, with your mates or even by yourself
Today I eat with my fiancee in TOMO RESTAURANT - 88, HighStreet - Hornsey - London - N8 7NU - the place was lovely, the service great and the food Simple divine - I had pasta - Gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese and parmigiano and a lovely tiramisu for dessert - my man had the fusilli with sausages and courgette - we both were pleased about the taste, look and portion received.
the place was clean and cozy and lovely - they got plenty of tables - the floor and the architecture around make me feel at home (I am italian), the girl who works there was so lovely and helpful, the chef is brilliant and the pizzaman was making pizza in the front of us ... I didn't have pizza this time but I am sure I will next time - Even if they are not italian but polish (and I am italian) they were able to provide a meal and all the details as an italian will... wish all of them the best - and well done. It is the right place to go for a meal for anybody ... families, couple, with your mates or even by yourself

Saffron - Fabulous by jjasminealvis

jjasminealvis — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:47:13 +0000

Review by jjasminealvis

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8348 9412

Tags: indian, good value

The Saffron is the Best Indian/Banladeshi restaurant I have been to. I am regular here and come here for birthdays and anniversaries.

Sunday evening is the best value for money at 50%discount. The service is superb and the staff are very friendlyThe Saffron is the Best Indian/Banladeshi restaurant I have been to. I am regular here and come here for birthdays and anniversaries.

Sunday evening is the best value for money at 50%discount. The service is superb and the staff are very friendly

Thai Neung - Delicious Authentic Thai in Hornsey High Street by bengoode

bengoode — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:26:49 +0000

Review by bengoode

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8348 2653

Website: www.thai-neung.co.uk

Tags: romantic, thai, good value

This friendly local Thai restaurant is an absolute winner. Recently opened the homely and warm atmosphere is a welcome tonic to minimalist neighbourhood rivals. The food is seriously good. Seafood salad, Pad Kee Mow and Roasted duck are particular favourites.This friendly local Thai restaurant is an absolute winner. Recently opened the homely and warm atmosphere is a welcome tonic to minimalist neighbourhood rivals. The food is seriously good. Seafood salad, Pad Kee Mow and Roasted duck are particular favourites.

Tollington Dry Cleaners - Awful - avoid by jodieanne

jodieanne — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:18:34 +0000

Review by jodieanne

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7263 5940

I was a customer for 2 years and spent a lot of money on dry cleaning and alterations here. They could be quite flaky about opening hours and things being ready when they said they would be, but I didn't mind because I prefer to use small local businesses.

Last week I took 3 pairs of jeans in to have the legs made shorter as I have done many times before and the owner pinned them at the correct length while I tried them on then left them to be sewn.

Anyway, when I got them back 2 pairs were fine and 1 pair was about 2 inches shorter than the others and way shorter than the length they had pinned. Luckily they seemed to have left a large hem, so I went back to get the problem fixed.

However, owner insisted that I had to pay again for them to be corrected. Initially he claimed I must have 'changed my mind' about the length, but after comparing them with the other pairs, admitted something had gone wrong but still insisted I would have to pay again in order for them to fix their mistake.

The owner turned out to be totally unreasonable and walked away while I tried to reason with him. Essentially if they make a mistake they have no interest in fixing it and after being a loyal customer for 2 years I would never trust them again.

It's fortunate that they left a long hem or I would have been out of pocket for the price of my new jeans too. Luckily I took them somewhere else to be re-done.I was a customer for 2 years and spent a lot of money on dry cleaning and alterations here. They could be quite flaky about opening hours and things being ready when they said they would be, but I didn't mind because I prefer to use small local businesses.

Last week I took 3 pairs of jeans in to have the legs made shorter as I have done many times before and the owner pinned them at the correct length while I tried them on then left them to be sewn.

Anyway, when I got them back 2 pairs were fine and 1 pair was about 2 inches shorter than the others and way shorter than the length they had pinned. Luckily they seemed to have left a large hem, so I went back to get the problem fixed.

However, owner insisted that I had to pay again for them to be corrected. Initially he claimed I must have 'changed my mind' about the length, but after comparing them with the other pairs, admitted something had gone wrong but still insisted I would have to pay again in order for them to fix their mistake.

The owner turned out to be totally unreasonable and walked away while I tried to reason with him. Essentially if they make a mistake they have no interest in fixing it and after being a loyal customer for 2 years I would never trust them again.

It's fortunate that they left a long hem or I would have been out of pocket for the price of my new jeans too. Luckily I took them somewhere else to be re-done.

The Red Shoes - by peggy

peggy — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:44:03 +0000

Review by peggy

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8341 9555

Beautiful range. Service, patience and fitting skills are the best ever found. Don't forget to check out the ladies shoes... they are stylish and so very comfortable!Beautiful range. Service, patience and fitting skills are the best ever found. Don't forget to check out the ladies shoes... they are stylish and so very comfortable!

The Pilates Place - by pipo

pipo — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:18:07 +0000

Review by pipo

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 8348 4345

Had private classes here to treat my bad back but ended up making it worse. Not good. Nice studio though if that is what you are looking for.Had private classes here to treat my bad back but ended up making it worse. Not good. Nice studio though if that is what you are looking for.

Pick More Daisies - CLOSED - average joe by miggy

miggy — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:03:22 +0000

Review by miggy

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 8340 2288

Tags: american, breakfast, great food

My boyfriend and I paid Pick More Daisies a Saturday brunch-time visit, after our landlord recommended it to us.
As I had woken up in an 'i have to go on diet' mood, I was pleased with some of the options I found on the menu.
The bowl of fruit with pear sorbet and 2 poached eggs, was just what the doctor ordered. So simple and refreshing but overpriced for what it was (Â£7.50).
My boyfriend sampled the mexican quesadilla with re-fried beans. He was satisfied but somehow it was all a very average experience.
Perhaps it was something to do with the ambiance - it felt a little like we were eating breakfast at playschool, as tens of toddlers were running around, while their mothers sat breast-feeding the new-born and drinking latte's.

Not in a hurry to go back but I wouldn't rule it out.My boyfriend and I paid Pick More Daisies a Saturday brunch-time visit, after our landlord recommended it to us.
As I had woken up in an 'i have to go on diet' mood, I was pleased with some of the options I found on the menu.
The bowl of fruit with pear sorbet and 2 poached eggs, was just what the doctor ordered. So simple and refreshing but overpriced for what it was (Â£7.50).
My boyfriend sampled the mexican quesadilla with re-fried beans. He was satisfied but somehow it was all a very average experience.
Perhaps it was something to do with the ambiance - it felt a little like we were eating breakfast at playschool, as tens of toddlers were running around, while their mothers sat breast-feeding the new-born and drinking latte's.

Not in a hurry to go back but I wouldn't rule it out.

Matsu - Matsu - never again by miggy

miggy — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:33:52 +0000

Review by miggy

Rating: 1.00

Tags: japanese

I visited Matsu for a take-away just before Christmas and I can honestly say that it was possibly the worst of my 'eating out' experiences for 2008.

Matsu is extraordinarily over-priced. In return for Â£20 we received a very average prawn tempura (2 prawns for Â£6.50!!!!!!!!), an even more average and sparse serving of salmon teriyaki and a few grains of bland rice.

We will definitely not be heading back there in 2009!!
If you're thinking about paying Matsu a visit, may I suggest you think twice!I visited Matsu for a take-away just before Christmas and I can honestly say that it was possibly the worst of my 'eating out' experiences for 2008.

Matsu is extraordinarily over-priced. In return for Â£20 we received a very average prawn tempura (2 prawns for Â£6.50!!!!!!!!), an even more average and sparse serving of salmon teriyaki and a few grains of bland rice.

We will definitely not be heading back there in 2009!!
If you're thinking about paying Matsu a visit, may I suggest you think twice!