Latest reviews in Kilburn, London, United Kingdom

J - love em, but often busy by rodomel

rodomel — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:05:45 +0000

Review by rodomel

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7435 3703

Love these guys when friends are in town, but they do get very busy - a good sign! But sucks when you are hungry. Week days are better! Love em! All on the menu is great.Love these guys when friends are in town, but they do get very busy - a good sign! But sucks when you are hungry. Week days are better! Love em! All on the menu is great.

Cafe Plus - Fantastic, friendly, fast, reasonable breakfast by rodomel

rodomel — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:58:34 +0000

Review by rodomel

Rating: 5.00

Tags: cosy, good brew, quick bite

Really great find in the neighborhood, as I am new to the area and while I love the posh, I appreciate the simple. There are tons of great restaurants in West Hampstead West End Lane, but sometimes it is nice to simply eat a great, English breakfast fry-up in a clean and relaxed environment. And that is what you can find at the Plus Cafe... great food *typical sandwiches, pies, and such), simple ingredients, and very friendly staff (I always get a good-bye).

The cafe and restaurant is small, but there is a great back room where I tend to plunk down for hours on end. Since I work from home it is nice to have a cafe where i can have a cuppa but also get breakfast and lunch. Why am I here so much? Free Wi-Fi... if you are a trusted regular, the owner will share the password (actually, she saw me using my computer during my visits and she offered it) - now that is what I call service. Also, if work gets a bit stressful, I can also get a glass of wine or grab a beer as they are fully licensed.
Really great find in the neighborhood, as I am new to the area and while I love the posh, I appreciate the simple. There are tons of great restaurants in West Hampstead West End Lane, but sometimes it is nice to simply eat a great, English breakfast fry-up in a clean and relaxed environment. And that is what you can find at the Plus Cafe... great food *typical sandwiches, pies, and such), simple ingredients, and very friendly staff (I always get a good-bye).

The cafe and restaurant is small, but there is a great back room where I tend to plunk down for hours on end. Since I work from home it is nice to have a cafe where i can have a cuppa but also get breakfast and lunch. Why am I here so much? Free Wi-Fi... if you are a trusted regular, the owner will share the password (actually, she saw me using my computer during my visits and she offered it) - now that is what I call service. Also, if work gets a bit stressful, I can also get a glass of wine or grab a beer as they are fully licensed.

Angeles - Spicy Sichuan in Kilburn by Niamheen

Niamheen — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:04:02 +0000

Review by Niamheen

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 8328 3255

Tags: cheap, thai, lively

And I mean spicy. REALLY spicy. So spicy that at one point in the meal when I accidentally inhaled a chilli that had been idling on my prawn I got an intense coughing fit, followed by streaming tears (which I swear were spicy too - they burned!) and temporarily acquired a breaking voice not unlike your average pubescent boy. But it was good! And I went back for more, ate loads more chillis and peppers and cried a little bit but left Angeles proclaiming - that was good! I'll go back there again!

Angeles is in Kilburn, London, on the Kilburn High Rd to be specific. I have walked past it almost daily for the last 3 years but I'd never been. It doesn't look that enticing from the outside, there's a buffet on display with lots of pre-cooked food sitting under seemingly endless rows of nightlights which is very popular but not my thing so I've avoided it. Recently, however, I have heard & read some good things about Angeles. The clientele is primarily Chinese also which, in itself, is a great recommendation. Sichuan is becoming quite a big thing in London with Bar Shu in Soho & now Snazz Sichuan opening in Euston. However, it's said that Angeles and Sichuan Restaurant in Acton are the originals. Now, I haven't been to Bar Shu or Snazz Sichuan (yet!) so I can't compare, but I've read that Angeles represents more of the home-cooked style Sichuan Food.

So, we had a look at the menu in the window and it really did not look like a sichuan menu, it was more like the cantonese menus you see in Chinese restaurants all over London. We thought we'd go in anyway and have a look. We were promptly approached by a friendly waitress asking if were here for the buffet or the restaurant. We said restaurant and were directed to the restaurant, but what surprised me was that the restaurant is actually two restaurants dicided by a wall, one for the buffet and the one we were now about to try. We were given two menus each, the cantonese one in the window and a bamboo one - the sichuan one. Now, this looked to be authentic sichuan food. I was very happy!

The restaurtant itself is nice, the tablecloth and tableware all white & posters of chinese leaders on the walls. There was a range of items on the menu, lots of offal (beef stomach anyone?), lots of meat in general, seafood and vegetable dishes. There was lots of things that I had never eaten before so it was difficult to choose. We decided in the end on Dumpling Soup with Hot Chilli Oil, Stir Fried Double Cooked Belly Pork, Hot & Delicious Stir Fried King Prawns and steamed rice. The food and drinks arrived promptly. The prawns were delicious and numerous, very generous portions, cooked briefly and not overdone as you see in so many places. They were drowned in chillis and oil but the flavour was very good. It certainly had the renowned sichuan "hot" spicy and "numbing" spicy. The dumpling soup was minced pork dumplings in chilli oil which were tasty but not spectacular. The pork belly was quite greasy but flavoursome.

Throughout the meal I couldn't help watch what everyone else was eating. The waitress indulged me by telling me what the various dishes were. Steamed sichuan bread & bean tips really took my fancy and I will go back to try them.

The meal came to a total of £35 for the two of us with 3 drinks & service (which we added) included. The service was really efficient and friendly, they were super helpful even with all my annoying questions and promised to remind me to order the steamed bread next time I go back, which I will, as there's lots more to try there and for the price it's good value.And I mean spicy. REALLY spicy. So spicy that at one point in the meal when I accidentally inhaled a chilli that had been idling on my prawn I got an intense coughing fit, followed by streaming tears (which I swear were spicy too - they burned!) and temporarily acquired a breaking voice not unlike your average pubescent boy. But it was good! And I went back for more, ate loads more chillis and peppers and cried a little bit but left Angeles proclaiming - that was good! I'll go back there again!

Angeles is in Kilburn, London, on the Kilburn High Rd to be specific. I have walked past it almost daily for the last 3 years but I'd never been. It doesn't look that enticing from the outside, there's a buffet on display with lots of pre-cooked food sitting under seemingly endless rows of nightlights which is very popular but not my thing so I've avoided it. Recently, however, I have heard & read some good things about Angeles. The clientele is primarily Chinese also which, in itself, is a great recommendation. Sichuan is becoming quite a big thing in London with Bar Shu in Soho & now Snazz Sichuan opening in Euston. However, it's said that Angeles and Sichuan Restaurant in Acton are the originals. Now, I haven't been to Bar Shu or Snazz Sichuan (yet!) so I can't compare, but I've read that Angeles represents more of the home-cooked style Sichuan Food.

So, we had a look at the menu in the window and it really did not look like a sichuan menu, it was more like the cantonese menus you see in Chinese restaurants all over London. We thought we'd go in anyway and have a look. We were promptly approached by a friendly waitress asking if were here for the buffet or the restaurant. We said restaurant and were directed to the restaurant, but what surprised me was that the restaurant is actually two restaurants dicided by a wall, one for the buffet and the one we were now about to try. We were given two menus each, the cantonese one in the window and a bamboo one - the sichuan one. Now, this looked to be authentic sichuan food. I was very happy!

The restaurtant itself is nice, the tablecloth and tableware all white & posters of chinese leaders on the walls. There was a range of items on the menu, lots of offal (beef stomach anyone?), lots of meat in general, seafood and vegetable dishes. There was lots of things that I had never eaten before so it was difficult to choose. We decided in the end on Dumpling Soup with Hot Chilli Oil, Stir Fried Double Cooked Belly Pork, Hot & Delicious Stir Fried King Prawns and steamed rice. The food and drinks arrived promptly. The prawns were delicious and numerous, very generous portions, cooked briefly and not overdone as you see in so many places. They were drowned in chillis and oil but the flavour was very good. It certainly had the renowned sichuan "hot" spicy and "numbing" spicy. The dumpling soup was minced pork dumplings in chilli oil which were tasty but not spectacular. The pork belly was quite greasy but flavoursome.

Throughout the meal I couldn't help watch what everyone else was eating. The waitress indulged me by telling me what the various dishes were. Steamed sichuan bread & bean tips really took my fancy and I will go back to try them.

The meal came to a total of £35 for the two of us with 3 drinks & service (which we added) included. The service was really efficient and friendly, they were super helpful even with all my annoying questions and promised to remind me to order the steamed bread next time I go back, which I will, as there's lots more to try there and for the price it's good value.

The Black Lion - Gorgeous pub tucked away on the Kilburn High Rd by Niamheen

Niamheen — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:00:29 +0000

Review by Niamheen

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7624 1520

Tags: cool, friendly, gastro pub

Kilburn, like so many other London areas, is going through the much maligned or lauded gentrification process - depending on which local resident you speak to. The Black Lion is one pub that has benefitted from this. Previously an old irish pub, it has been refurbished but it's character has been retained.

Bright and spacious with gorgeous high ceilings (believe me, they're worth a mention), it's lovely for a few drinks. Decent pub grub - sausages and mash, burgers, that kind of thing. There's an attached dining room, although, the food isn't amazing, it's a good filler of an evening. I've often wished that they would just declare it all a pub and if you want to eat, you can.

There's a guesthouse upstairs which friends and family have stayed at, it used to be better I must admit. The Good Ship across the road tends to be very noisy and it's not as friendly as it used to be, but, it's reasonably priced and well located.

Go for the pub and if you're hungry whilst there, the grub. You won't be disappointed. Kilburn, like so many other London areas, is going through the much maligned or lauded gentrification process - depending on which local resident you speak to. The Black Lion is one pub that has benefitted from this. Previously an old irish pub, it has been refurbished but it's character has been retained.

Bright and spacious with gorgeous high ceilings (believe me, they're worth a mention), it's lovely for a few drinks. Decent pub grub - sausages and mash, burgers, that kind of thing. There's an attached dining room, although, the food isn't amazing, it's a good filler of an evening. I've often wished that they would just declare it all a pub and if you want to eat, you can.

There's a guesthouse upstairs which friends and family have stayed at, it used to be better I must admit. The Good Ship across the road tends to be very noisy and it's not as friendly as it used to be, but, it's reasonably priced and well located.

Go for the pub and if you're hungry whilst there, the grub. You won't be disappointed.

Elephant Walk - Award Winning Sri Lankan Restaurant by walid

walid — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:45:59 +0000

Review by walid

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7328 3308

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

Tags: friendly staff, good value, takeaway

I have to admit that I have no knowledge of Sri Lankan food and that I would make the mistake of amalgamating Sri Lankan food with Indian food.
So when I heard that not too far away from where I live is a Sri Lankan restaurant I decided to walk over there and order some take away.
Elephant Walk is a small sized restaurant that is clean and spacious. What it slightly lacks in decoration to make it feel different from most London restaurants it makes it up with a friendly staff and incredibly tasty food.
I ordered the following:
* Devilled Lamb (Â£6.50) - A dry dish of lamb marinated in ginger, garlic and green chillies tossed and cooked with spices and capsicum & sesame.
* Dry aubergine curry (Â£3.50) with tamarind base
* Basmati rice (Â£2.25)
The Devilled Lamb was incredible. Perfectly cooked and tender. It was hot but not too spiced. Associated with the dry aubergine curry and basmati rice was simply delicious. I understand why Charles Campion rated the Elephant Walk as "One of the three best new comers in London" and why it won the Cobra Good Curry Award as the best Sri Lankan Restaurant in the UK.
As you can see from the prices above they're already very competitively priced but they also have a 50% discount on selected days during the week. I also understand that they have a function room downstairs which can be used for large groups dinning out or for parties.
If you live in the North West I strongly encourage you to try this restaurant, not just for the great food they serve there but also to learn about Sri Lankan cuisine.I have to admit that I have no knowledge of Sri Lankan food and that I would make the mistake of amalgamating Sri Lankan food with Indian food.
So when I heard that not too far away from where I live is a Sri Lankan restaurant I decided to walk over there and order some take away.
Elephant Walk is a small sized restaurant that is clean and spacious. What it slightly lacks in decoration to make it feel different from most London restaurants it makes it up with a friendly staff and incredibly tasty food.
I ordered the following:
* Devilled Lamb (Â£6.50) - A dry dish of lamb marinated in ginger, garlic and green chillies tossed and cooked with spices and capsicum & sesame.
* Dry aubergine curry (Â£3.50) with tamarind base
* Basmati rice (Â£2.25)
The Devilled Lamb was incredible. Perfectly cooked and tender. It was hot but not too spiced. Associated with the dry aubergine curry and basmati rice was simply delicious. I understand why Charles Campion rated the Elephant Walk as "One of the three best new comers in London" and why it won the Cobra Good Curry Award as the best Sri Lankan Restaurant in the UK.
As you can see from the prices above they're already very competitively priced but they also have a 50% discount on selected days during the week. I also understand that they have a function room downstairs which can be used for large groups dinning out or for parties.
If you live in the North West I strongly encourage you to try this restaurant, not just for the great food they serve there but also to learn about Sri Lankan cuisine.

Classic Tandoori Indian Restaurant - EXCEPTIONALLY TASTY by Hori

Hori — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:16:07 +0000

Review by Hori

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7372 8828

Tags: indian, good value, lively

We were recommended this restaurant by our neighbour when my family first moved in London. We have been ordering takeaway from them since a year now, the staff have been polite and efficient. We have tried a range of dishes and the food has always been exceptionally tasty cooked with very little oil and price is very reasonable. It was just like a takeaway I used to go to in our home Town in Surrey. Honestly, I don't know how we got so lucky to live so close to my favourite Indian place in LondonWe were recommended this restaurant by our neighbour when my family first moved in London. We have been ordering takeaway from them since a year now, the staff have been polite and efficient. We have tried a range of dishes and the food has always been exceptionally tasty cooked with very little oil and price is very reasonable. It was just like a takeaway I used to go to in our home Town in Surrey. Honestly, I don't know how we got so lucky to live so close to my favourite Indian place in London

Penk's - excellent local eaterie by Qqueenie

Qqueenie — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:13:00 +0000

Review by Qqueenie

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7604 4484

Tags: romantic, brasserie, french

we love it here, best breakfast in the manor - they serve brunch all day (my standard order is eggs benedict and a smoothie) which is a winner when you have a sore head and its 2pm! They have on occasion persuaded me to have a Bellini too which is ALWAYS a fantastic idea. Large garden room at the rear for parties (20 people I think) and the lunch and evening menu is interesting and inviting - always made with the freshest of ingredients. Its a local gem without a doubt!we love it here, best breakfast in the manor - they serve brunch all day (my standard order is eggs benedict and a smoothie) which is a winner when you have a sore head and its 2pm! They have on occasion persuaded me to have a Bellini too which is ALWAYS a fantastic idea. Large garden room at the rear for parties (20 people I think) and the lunch and evening menu is interesting and inviting - always made with the freshest of ingredients. Its a local gem without a doubt!

Primark - Fab-just don't think about the kids in the factory by mizzallure

mizzallure — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:01:56 +0000

Review by mizzallure

Rating: 3.00

Website: www.primark.co.uk

I went to Primark, old-school style. This means I visited the Kilburn location, which has been around waaaaaaaay before the 'flagship' store on Oxford St.

Due to a guilty conscious from thinking about the poor kids making 10 pence a day in the factories so that we can buy our disposable clothing, I try not shop at Primark much. But hey, I am only human and Primark has some of the best deals around! And, unbelievably,upon checking out, I realized that I had magically saved an additional 12 pounds on merchandise which was already practically free, due to a mysterious 'sale'.

Besides the downside of contributing to exploiting cheap labour in developing countries, Primark is always SOOOO BUSY! Endless queues and being jammed by elbows are the norm of this place. Luckily for me it was Mother's day when I went, and it seems like Primark is not the place where where people splash out for dear ol' mum.

If you go, I recommend to stay away from buying clothing as one pull on a loose thread can leave you naked in moments. (Unless, that is the look you are going for).I went to Primark, old-school style. This means I visited the Kilburn location, which has been around waaaaaaaay before the 'flagship' store on Oxford St.

Due to a guilty conscious from thinking about the poor kids making 10 pence a day in the factories so that we can buy our disposable clothing, I try not shop at Primark much. But hey, I am only human and Primark has some of the best deals around! And, unbelievably,upon checking out, I realized that I had magically saved an additional 12 pounds on merchandise which was already practically free, due to a mysterious 'sale'.

Besides the downside of contributing to exploiting cheap labour in developing countries, Primark is always SOOOO BUSY! Endless queues and being jammed by elbows are the norm of this place. Luckily for me it was Mother's day when I went, and it seems like Primark is not the place where where people splash out for dear ol' mum.

If you go, I recommend to stay away from buying clothing as one pull on a loose thread can leave you naked in moments. (Unless, that is the look you are going for).

Cookies & Cream - Quantity or quality, now you must choose... by mizzallure

mizzallure — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:25:20 +0000

Review by mizzallure

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7328 9262

Tags: takeaway

What is not to like about a cafe that serves *massive* pieces of cake? We are talking about slices that are so decadently large, you feel naughty just by looking at them. Well, you knew there had to be a catch. It's not the most delicious tasting cake in the world.

Between my friend's double-chocolate cake that didn't taste chocolaty, the free piece of carrot cake that was given to me (you've got to love middle-eastern hospitality), and my own choice of chocolate cheesecake, mine was the only one which I considered to be worth the three hours I would have to spend in the gym to make up for it.

But, would I go back? Of course I would! Have you seen the size of those pieces??!!What is not to like about a cafe that serves *massive* pieces of cake? We are talking about slices that are so decadently large, you feel naughty just by looking at them. Well, you knew there had to be a catch. It's not the most delicious tasting cake in the world.

Between my friend's double-chocolate cake that didn't taste chocolaty, the free piece of carrot cake that was given to me (you've got to love middle-eastern hospitality), and my own choice of chocolate cheesecake, mine was the only one which I considered to be worth the three hours I would have to spend in the gym to make up for it.

But, would I go back? Of course I would! Have you seen the size of those pieces??!!

Akrms Cash & Carry - excellent by Dina

Dina — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:24:28 +0000

Review by Dina

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7625 3678

Tags: bargain, fresh vegetables, helpful staff

excellent service and very good quality of food and a veery honest place. i highly recommend.; xxxexcellent service and very good quality of food and a veery honest place. i highly recommend.; xxx

The Cock Tavern - Big up the Cock by david_2001

david_2001 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:30:06 +0000

Review by david_2001

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7624 1820

I never new this place existed until recently when on passing I was attracted to a poster advertising 'live jazz' which is played on Sunday lunch times.

Great discovery, not only live music but comedy and music hall performances too.

Comedy is on Saturdays and includes performances by veterans Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden (last weekend) and this Saturday (February 16th) is Ed Byrne and Hattie Haybridge).

There was a music hall show on Sunday (once a month) and was structured around the the format of the 'Good Old Days' TV programme that was/is very popular. The show featured the MC and many of the performers from the original shows.

More live music is scheduled this Friday, link to the website for a full itinerary.
I never new this place existed until recently when on passing I was attracted to a poster advertising 'live jazz' which is played on Sunday lunch times.

Great discovery, not only live music but comedy and music hall performances too.

Comedy is on Saturdays and includes performances by veterans Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden (last weekend) and this Saturday (February 16th) is Ed Byrne and Hattie Haybridge).

There was a music hall show on Sunday (once a month) and was structured around the the format of the 'Good Old Days' TV programme that was/is very popular. The show featured the MC and many of the performers from the original shows.

More live music is scheduled this Friday, link to the website for a full itinerary.

Little Bay - Hidden Secret in NW6 by Saz23

Saz23 — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:53:20 +0000

Review by Saz23

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7372 4699

Tags: romantic, french, brasserie

Little Bay is such a great find! The food is delicious and extremely reasonably priced, the atmosphere is great and the service is good. I've had many meals here and even celebrated one birthday at the Little Bay. Highly recommend it!Little Bay is such a great find! The food is delicious and extremely reasonably priced, the atmosphere is great and the service is good. I've had many meals here and even celebrated one birthday at the Little Bay. Highly recommend it!

Geeta Restaurant - Shocked what they served by tcrichton

tcrichton — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:59:32 +0000

Review by tcrichton

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7624 1713

Tags: indian, takeaway, cheap eat

Went out for an Indian, assumed that food would be good due to local competition, severely let down.

Ordered Kofta curry expecting some a lovely lamb kofta kebab in a indian curry sauce, was shocked to recieve processed meatballs looking identical to the Ikea meatballs we eat from time to time. We also ordered a Lamb Tikka Masala. This was nice an spicy (as requested) but it wasn't lamb tikka and the masala sauce was not a thick creamy sauce as I've come to expect.

The only plus point, the rice was seasoned and flavoured well with Cinamon and cardamon.

Very dissapointed, would avoid and take a slightly longer walk and spend a little more at Ruchi on Kingsgate Road, been there a couple of times and never dissapointed.Went out for an Indian, assumed that food would be good due to local competition, severely let down.

Ordered Kofta curry expecting some a lovely lamb kofta kebab in a indian curry sauce, was shocked to recieve processed meatballs looking identical to the Ikea meatballs we eat from time to time. We also ordered a Lamb Tikka Masala. This was nice an spicy (as requested) but it wasn't lamb tikka and the masala sauce was not a thick creamy sauce as I've come to expect.

The only plus point, the rice was seasoned and flavoured well with Cinamon and cardamon.

Very dissapointed, would avoid and take a slightly longer walk and spend a little more at Ruchi on Kingsgate Road, been there a couple of times and never dissapointed.

Gambrinus Czech & Slovak House - Czech this out by iamroninator

iamroninator — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:39:57 +0000

Review by iamroninator

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7372 5251

Tags: east european, lively, european

Not sure about the food, but the beer here (Urquell, Budvar) is fantastic.

Feels like going into a working men's club (old school - not too many of these type of places still in London) and at the same time, like stepping into Eastern Europe (in a good way). Pictures of ice hockey players abound, and bright lighting, but, at least for me, that's just part of the appeal.

Also try the Beckerovka (spelling?) a medicinal Czech digestif, similar to Jagermeister, which is apparently a cure for stomach ache.

A real one-off. I love it.Not sure about the food, but the beer here (Urquell, Budvar) is fantastic.

Feels like going into a working men's club (old school - not too many of these type of places still in London) and at the same time, like stepping into Eastern Europe (in a good way). Pictures of ice hockey players abound, and bright lighting, but, at least for me, that's just part of the appeal.

Also try the Beckerovka (spelling?) a medicinal Czech digestif, similar to Jagermeister, which is apparently a cure for stomach ache.

A real one-off. I love it.

Kovalam - Excellant Indian restaurant! by lexie

lexie — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:38:59 +0000

Review by lexie

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7625 4761

Tags: indian, lively, romantic

I have been in London for 7mths and have been searching everywhere for a decent Indian place, after many less than average places and a decent amount of money wasted I finally found the perfect place and after being back more than a few times it is definitely worthy enough to recommend.

This restaurant has a warm genuine feel the moment you walk in the door, the decoration is not the usual Indian attire, rather this place is quite bright and snazzy,has a nice classy feel and all of the staff are friendly and helpful.

The menu is quite extensive and if you need some ingredient change they are more than happy to try to accommodate. The prices are also very comfortable on the hip pocket as well.

Overall this place is great for a romantic dinner or a nice outing with a bunch of friends.
I have been in London for 7mths and have been searching everywhere for a decent Indian place, after many less than average places and a decent amount of money wasted I finally found the perfect place and after being back more than a few times it is definitely worthy enough to recommend.

This restaurant has a warm genuine feel the moment you walk in the door, the decoration is not the usual Indian attire, rather this place is quite bright and snazzy,has a nice classy feel and all of the staff are friendly and helpful.

The menu is quite extensive and if you need some ingredient change they are more than happy to try to accommodate. The prices are also very comfortable on the hip pocket as well.

Overall this place is great for a romantic dinner or a nice outing with a bunch of friends.

La Brioche - La Brioche by fartmouth

fartmouth — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:17:41 +0000

Review by fartmouth

Rating: 0.00

Phone: 020 7431 8175

Tags: cosy, high ceilings, quick bite

Quiet and ambient place to come for a coffee or light snack. Not over pretentious as some others shops in the area so would recomment coming down and trying it out. The only negative is that friendly service is hit and miss, often the waitresses forget to smile. But then again this is London. Quiet and ambient place to come for a coffee or light snack. Not over pretentious as some others shops in the area so would recomment coming down and trying it out. The only negative is that friendly service is hit and miss, often the waitresses forget to smile. But then again this is London.

The Good Ship - by dllk001

dllk001 — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:49:45 +0000

Review by dllk001

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 07949 008 253

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

Tags: live music, bad

Bad music, Bad Doormen, Completely over-ratedBad music, Bad Doormen, Completely over-rated

Sirous - Chilled out and very relaxing by robeberstein

robeberstein — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:02:42 +0000

Review by robeberstein

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7435 8164

Website: http://www.sirous.com

Tags: terrace, good value, mediterranean

Sirous is very chilled out and relaxed, offering Tapas style dishes. The atmosphere is very relaxed. I've eaten whilst sat on a table, on a sofa, and also outside, watching the world go by. The food is great - my girlfriend is veggie, and we can both eat happily here.

Thoroughly recommend.Sirous is very chilled out and relaxed, offering Tapas style dishes. The atmosphere is very relaxed. I've eaten whilst sat on a table, on a sofa, and also outside, watching the world go by. The food is great - my girlfriend is veggie, and we can both eat happily here.

Thoroughly recommend.

Sarracino - A good Italian in West Hampstead by Rocio

Rocio — Sat, 26 May 2007 17:50:55 +0000

Review by Rocio

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7372 5889

Tags: italian, friendly, cozy

Sarracino is a real Italian restaurant with very nice atmosphere. Everything I have tried here (I've been a few times) was excellent and what is more, served with an Italian touch. The atmosphere is good as well, cosier in the smallest downstairs floor and more modern in the upper one. My favourite dish: Spaghetti alle vongole. Sarracino is a real Italian restaurant with very nice atmosphere. Everything I have tried here (I've been a few times) was excellent and what is more, served with an Italian touch. The atmosphere is good as well, cosier in the smallest downstairs floor and more modern in the upper one. My favourite dish: Spaghetti alle vongole.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - Thumbs down by nancylee

nancylee — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:04:26 +0000

Review by nancylee

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7794 5455

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

Tags: american, burger, tasty

This place definitely gets a "don't go any more" from me. I had a burger (good burger) there prior to going to a matinee of Mama Mia. It took over 25 minutes to get my burger and when I asked why, the waiter said they were very busy. I looked around and there were only about three people in the place and she said "oh, well, we had the staff lunches to prepare." So they look after their staff before customers? No thanks. I'll pass on this one.This place definitely gets a "don't go any more" from me. I had a burger (good burger) there prior to going to a matinee of Mama Mia. It took over 25 minutes to get my burger and when I asked why, the waiter said they were very busy. I looked around and there were only about three people in the place and she said "oh, well, we had the staff lunches to prepare." So they look after their staff before customers? No thanks. I'll pass on this one.