Latest reviews for Restaurants in Lambeth, London, United Kingdom

Strada - by Fooooood

Fooooood — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:40:23 +0000

Review by Fooooood

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7401 9126

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

Tags: italian, friendly staff, crowded

Excellent service - my friend has an allergy to cashew nuts and the staff were very helpful with this. The food is delicious and it's a lovely setting.Excellent service - my friend has an allergy to cashew nuts and the staff were very helpful with this. The food is delicious and it's a lovely setting.

Masters Super Fish - It's a Chippie....and a decent one by Bowgreave

Bowgreave — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:31:50 +0000

Review by Bowgreave

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7928 6924

Tags: seafood, family & home feel, takeaway

Couldn't agree more with the last Northern ex-pat reviewer and there isn't much to add to his comprehensive report.
Both the Masters Special and the cod dinner were well up to scratch and they produced proper mushy peas (sometimes mistaken for guacamole down here). The pickles were good, the onion being particularly sweet, and I believe they're homemade.
Seeing we're down south, we also broke with tradition and ordered starters. Grilled sardines were delicate and the squid (we checked first to see that it was fresh) was so tasty I will have it as a main course next time.
They serve beer and wine too in Chippies down here - good job they hung onto the old autographed 'B' list celeb photos or we might have forgotten where we were. The extras can push the bill up a bit but you can always skip that and take 'em home in your newspaper.
Now if only I could find a decent meat & tatie pie!Couldn't agree more with the last Northern ex-pat reviewer and there isn't much to add to his comprehensive report.
Both the Masters Special and the cod dinner were well up to scratch and they produced proper mushy peas (sometimes mistaken for guacamole down here). The pickles were good, the onion being particularly sweet, and I believe they're homemade.
Seeing we're down south, we also broke with tradition and ordered starters. Grilled sardines were delicate and the squid (we checked first to see that it was fresh) was so tasty I will have it as a main course next time.
They serve beer and wine too in Chippies down here - good job they hung onto the old autographed 'B' list celeb photos or we might have forgotten where we were. The extras can push the bill up a bit but you can always skip that and take 'em home in your newspaper.
Now if only I could find a decent meat & tatie pie!

Joe's Kitchen - Joe's kitchen...NEVER AGAIN by Melissa123

Melissa123 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:16:43 +0000

Review by Melissa123

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7939 1490

I wouldn't stand in the doorway to get out of the rain.

I went here yesterday...

I pointed out to the waiter that Â£8 for a salad is quite a bit when you get the plate and half of the ingredients are not ripe (and small slithers at that). His answer?

'We've been having some problems with the avocados in the kitchen'

- my response was that if you donâ¬"t have the ingredients at an edible standard then you shouldn't serve the food.

He rudely walks off muttering - I'll pass on your complaint.

No mention of a discount (even though half of the dish was not edible) - no manager in sight.

I paid Â£8 for a bowl of spinach.

He then took about 10 minutes to bring us our change- at which point we were determined that he was not going to be taking a penny in tips.I wouldn't stand in the doorway to get out of the rain.

I went here yesterday...

I pointed out to the waiter that Â£8 for a salad is quite a bit when you get the plate and half of the ingredients are not ripe (and small slithers at that). His answer?

'We've been having some problems with the avocados in the kitchen'

- my response was that if you donâ¬"t have the ingredients at an edible standard then you shouldn't serve the food.

He rudely walks off muttering - I'll pass on your complaint.

No mention of a discount (even though half of the dish was not edible) - no manager in sight.

I paid Â£8 for a bowl of spinach.

He then took about 10 minutes to bring us our change- at which point we were determined that he was not going to be taking a penny in tips.

Troia Bar and Restaurant - Great choice for Vegetarians, Vegans and Carnivors by vegimari

vegimari — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:13:33 +0000

Review by vegimari

Rating: 5.00

Website: 020 7633 9309

Tags: lively, vegetarian, terrace

I've eaten here several times as part of both a very large party and smaller groups. Wonderful location; the food is always excellent - there's masses of choice even for vegans. The meze is highly recommended; excellent value. Drinks can be a little on the expensive side. The staff are really friendly and helpful.I've eaten here several times as part of both a very large party and smaller groups. Wonderful location; the food is always excellent - there's masses of choice even for vegans. The meze is highly recommended; excellent value. Drinks can be a little on the expensive side. The staff are really friendly and helpful.

Giraffe - Handy for some food if you live south of London by beergibbon

beergibbon — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:05:11 +0000

Review by beergibbon

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7928 2004

Website: http://www.giraffe.net

Tags: good value, international, lively

Went here on Saturday for a meal and drinks at about 8.00pm. We had to wait for a table so went and sat at the rather strange bar area (shaped like a surfboard, kind of).

The food I had was alright but my girlfriend really enjoyed the curry she had. We enjoy a few drinks and the beer was not badly priced for London (£3.30 for a pint of Red Stripe).

Total bill for 4 starters, 4 mains, 8 beers and 8 glasses of prosecco was £132 which was not too bad.

Very handily located if you live out of London and want to be near Waterloo for the train home when meeting with London-based friends.Went here on Saturday for a meal and drinks at about 8.00pm. We had to wait for a table so went and sat at the rather strange bar area (shaped like a surfboard, kind of).

The food I had was alright but my girlfriend really enjoyed the curry she had. We enjoy a few drinks and the beer was not badly priced for London (£3.30 for a pint of Red Stripe).

Total bill for 4 starters, 4 mains, 8 beers and 8 glasses of prosecco was £132 which was not too bad.

Very handily located if you live out of London and want to be near Waterloo for the train home when meeting with London-based friends.

Skylon - The view was the highlight by sue

sue — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:26:37 +0000

Review by sue

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7654 7800

Website: http://www.danddlondon.com/restaurants/skylon/home

Tags: british, romantic, south bank

After reading mixed reviews I was cautious about going to Skylon - I liked the look of the venue and the views, but was worried about the food. But when the opportunity came for three of us to dine and have two courses each for free then it seemed like the perfect opportunity to give it a try.

We were dining in the Grill section, and were seated at a table by the window allowing us to enjoy the views with our meal (I had requested a window seat when I booked). Service was amiable but a little slow, and they seemed to forget about us on a couple of occasions.

Our free meal had to be ordered from the Pre-Post Theatre menu, which gave us five choices per course. Liking the sound of the desserts, we skipped starters, moving straight to mains. I had the Salmon and smoked haddock fish cake with baby leaves, sauce gribiche - I wouldn't usually order this type of dish, but I did enjoy it. My dining companions had the Confit Duck leg with puy lentils; and the Onglet with duck fat potatoes and spinach. Both dishes were happily devoured.

For dessert we had the Chocolate pecan brownie with strawberry & plum compote and vanilla ice cream (the brownie was a bit dry); the Milk chocolate mousse with praline crisp and coffee ice cream (not as good as it sounded); and the Banana Sticky Toffee Pudding (a success).

We did have a good experience at Skylon and the food was fine, even better as it was free. Not sure I would rush back though, perhaps in the future with overseas guests so they can enjoy the view.After reading mixed reviews I was cautious about going to Skylon - I liked the look of the venue and the views, but was worried about the food. But when the opportunity came for three of us to dine and have two courses each for free then it seemed like the perfect opportunity to give it a try.

We were dining in the Grill section, and were seated at a table by the window allowing us to enjoy the views with our meal (I had requested a window seat when I booked). Service was amiable but a little slow, and they seemed to forget about us on a couple of occasions.

Our free meal had to be ordered from the Pre-Post Theatre menu, which gave us five choices per course. Liking the sound of the desserts, we skipped starters, moving straight to mains. I had the Salmon and smoked haddock fish cake with baby leaves, sauce gribiche - I wouldn't usually order this type of dish, but I did enjoy it. My dining companions had the Confit Duck leg with puy lentils; and the Onglet with duck fat potatoes and spinach. Both dishes were happily devoured.

For dessert we had the Chocolate pecan brownie with strawberry & plum compote and vanilla ice cream (the brownie was a bit dry); the Milk chocolate mousse with praline crisp and coffee ice cream (not as good as it sounded); and the Banana Sticky Toffee Pudding (a success).

We did have a good experience at Skylon and the food was fine, even better as it was free. Not sure I would rush back though, perhaps in the future with overseas guests so they can enjoy the view.

The Kennington Tandoori - Not a good experience by trinagray

trinagray — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:47:47 +0000

Review by trinagray

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7735 9247

Website: http://www.kenningtontandoori.com

Tags: indian, expensive, takeaway

I booked a birthday meal here on recommendation from a friend. The food was quite good but smaller portions and more expensive than most Indian restaurants. What made the night so disappointing was the service and general treatment as guests, as a group of 20 people paying a bill of nearly Â£500 it's not unreasonable to expect a bit of a discount or a free bottle of wine or two but nothing.

When we arrived they had laid a table for less people that I requested and we all had to squeeze in. Having offered to take our coats they dumped them in a big pile by the door including hats which got bent out of shape. To which they responded "it's just a felt hat". No sorry or anything.

My friend ordered a dish and requested no fresh herbs on it. When it came, a different dish covered in herbs he complained and the waiter said "try it anyway".

To top it off when the bill arrived we saw that they had charged us Â£45 for poppadoms and chutney for 20 people and an automatic service charge of 10% we got a bit annoyed.

Wouldn't recommend this place at all, you're paying way over the odds and can get a great curry in many far cheaper places.I booked a birthday meal here on recommendation from a friend. The food was quite good but smaller portions and more expensive than most Indian restaurants. What made the night so disappointing was the service and general treatment as guests, as a group of 20 people paying a bill of nearly Â£500 it's not unreasonable to expect a bit of a discount or a free bottle of wine or two but nothing.

When we arrived they had laid a table for less people that I requested and we all had to squeeze in. Having offered to take our coats they dumped them in a big pile by the door including hats which got bent out of shape. To which they responded "it's just a felt hat". No sorry or anything.

My friend ordered a dish and requested no fresh herbs on it. When it came, a different dish covered in herbs he complained and the waiter said "try it anyway".

To top it off when the bill arrived we saw that they had charged us Â£45 for poppadoms and chutney for 20 people and an automatic service charge of 10% we got a bit annoyed.

Wouldn't recommend this place at all, you're paying way over the odds and can get a great curry in many far cheaper places.

Spice Lounge - Another high street curry house by Bowgreave

Bowgreave — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:08:54 +0000

Review by Bowgreave

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7378 8585

Tags: indian, takeaway

When the need for a pint followed by a curry overtakes you, this is very convenient as the restaurant is located above a pub (hence the confusing picture).
A decent, average high street curry house but then how discriminating are any of us after a gallon? You could do worse.When the need for a pint followed by a curry overtakes you, this is very convenient as the restaurant is located above a pub (hence the confusing picture).
A decent, average high street curry house but then how discriminating are any of us after a gallon? You could do worse.

Chilis' Restaurant & Takeaway - Decent take-out by Bowgreave

Bowgreave — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:02:05 +0000

Review by Bowgreave

Rating: 3.00

Tags: indian, good value, cheap eat

Couldn't work out if the tables and chairs were for eating at (pretty unexciting) or waiting for your take-out on, but itys is certainly more of a cafe than a restaurant.
The food is good though and I like being able to watch the final stages of preparation in the open kitchen. You could do a lot worse.Couldn't work out if the tables and chairs were for eating at (pretty unexciting) or waiting for your take-out on, but itys is certainly more of a cafe than a restaurant.
The food is good though and I like being able to watch the final stages of preparation in the open kitchen. You could do a lot worse.

RSJ - Excellent food and service by Jeroen

Jeroen — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:16:22 +0000

Review by Jeroen

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7928 4554

Website: http://www.rsj.uk.com

Tags: british, lively, french

I have been here twice now, and on both occassions been very impressed by the quality of the food and service. It sepecialises in French style modern cuisine, the fish dishes are particularly good, I had a superb lobster linguini starter and one of the best rare fillets of beef Ive ever tasted as a main, deserts are also a highlight. My only complaint would be that they dont have any French Cidre's to compliment the very good wine list, a slightly more comprehensive selection of beers would also be nice! Mains are about Â£18, and starters about Â£9. A little steep, but actually good value for the quality of the food !I have been here twice now, and on both occassions been very impressed by the quality of the food and service. It sepecialises in French style modern cuisine, the fish dishes are particularly good, I had a superb lobster linguini starter and one of the best rare fillets of beef Ive ever tasted as a main, deserts are also a highlight. My only complaint would be that they dont have any French Cidre's to compliment the very good wine list, a slightly more comprehensive selection of beers would also be nice! Mains are about Â£18, and starters about Â£9. A little steep, but actually good value for the quality of the food !

Hot Stuff - You don't get any better by thedinosaw

thedinosaw — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:45:13 +0000

Review by thedinosaw

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7720 1480

Tags: indian, lively, crowded

This is a fantastic place. Food, staff and the bring you're own alcohol policy means it also gets 5 stars for value.

The only one possible way of marking this place down is in ambience, as it is simple in decor, and hidden down a dodgy looking street in vauxhall. Although it wouldn't be the place to go if you were trying to romance a first date, I liked its back to basics atmosphere.

Everything that has been said before still applies.

Absolutely wonderful, and highly recommended. If I didn't live in north london, I'd be there every other week!

Just remember to book.This is a fantastic place. Food, staff and the bring you're own alcohol policy means it also gets 5 stars for value.

The only one possible way of marking this place down is in ambience, as it is simple in decor, and hidden down a dodgy looking street in vauxhall. Although it wouldn't be the place to go if you were trying to romance a first date, I liked its back to basics atmosphere.

Everything that has been said before still applies.

Absolutely wonderful, and highly recommended. If I didn't live in north london, I'd be there every other week!

Just remember to book.

Ping Pong Dim Sum - Great dim sum, especially for a chain by DanWilkinson

DanWilkinson — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:10:44 +0000

Review by DanWilkinson

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 79604160

Website: http://www.pingpongdimsum.com

Tags: chinese, lively, expensive

Like many people, I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to chain restaurants. I don't avoid them per se, but my expectations are always lowered by the existence of more than one restaurant with the same name. So it was with well-managed hopes that the missus and I wandered across the river to Ping Pong for lunch.

As it turned out, our preparation was needless. Our waiter kindly talked us through the menu and the ordering process, and we kicked off with a couple of drinks (including a fig & black pepper iced tea - delicious).

My only criticism of Ping Pong was that it all seemed to go too quickly. We inhaled about 9 plates between the two of us, and although we were both properly full by the end, neither of us wanted to stop. Every single dish was fresh, vibrant, grease-free and singing with flavour, from the lamb puffs through to the scallop & shiitake dumplings.

One of the surprises of the meal was the satay squid, a million miles away from the claggy, sweetened peanut glop which often masquerades as satay, this was a lightly-applied marinade with a subtle note of roasted nuts underpinning fresh, zingy ginger flavours. Needless to say, the squid itself was pretty much spot on.

Stand-out dish for me has to be the prawn toasts. I'm a bit of a fan of benchmarking a restaurant on how well it handles the basics - the bread, the martini, the steak - and prawn toasts are one such dish. At Ping Pong, they're richly flavoured, crisp and dry on the outside, juicy and deeply prawny on the inside. Without a doubt, the best I've had.

Now I know you can get (and I've eaten) better dim sum in London. But whether you can pay just Â£20 a head for quality like this I'm not so sure. It's lively, it's well-cooked, it's exciting flavours and great service, and I for one would come here over Royal China any day.Like many people, I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to chain restaurants. I don't avoid them per se, but my expectations are always lowered by the existence of more than one restaurant with the same name. So it was with well-managed hopes that the missus and I wandered across the river to Ping Pong for lunch.

As it turned out, our preparation was needless. Our waiter kindly talked us through the menu and the ordering process, and we kicked off with a couple of drinks (including a fig & black pepper iced tea - delicious).

My only criticism of Ping Pong was that it all seemed to go too quickly. We inhaled about 9 plates between the two of us, and although we were both properly full by the end, neither of us wanted to stop. Every single dish was fresh, vibrant, grease-free and singing with flavour, from the lamb puffs through to the scallop & shiitake dumplings.

One of the surprises of the meal was the satay squid, a million miles away from the claggy, sweetened peanut glop which often masquerades as satay, this was a lightly-applied marinade with a subtle note of roasted nuts underpinning fresh, zingy ginger flavours. Needless to say, the squid itself was pretty much spot on.

Stand-out dish for me has to be the prawn toasts. I'm a bit of a fan of benchmarking a restaurant on how well it handles the basics - the bread, the martini, the steak - and prawn toasts are one such dish. At Ping Pong, they're richly flavoured, crisp and dry on the outside, juicy and deeply prawny on the inside. Without a doubt, the best I've had.

Now I know you can get (and I've eaten) better dim sum in London. But whether you can pay just Â£20 a head for quality like this I'm not so sure. It's lively, it's well-cooked, it's exciting flavours and great service, and I for one would come here over Royal China any day.

Waterloo Brasserie - Dire by treefroggirl

treefroggirl — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:23:57 +0000

Review by treefroggirl

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7960 0202

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

Tags: french, brasserie, pretentious

Went for lunch before a play at the Old Vic. Service couldn't be worse than if they tried. Trust me, don't go.Went for lunch before a play at the Old Vic. Service couldn't be worse than if they tried. Trust me, don't go.

Ha-Noi - Good food by bron99

bron99 — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:36:28 +0000

Review by bron99

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7928 5415

Tags: vietnamese, cheap eat, family & home feel

I have been eating at Ha Noi for years - and though it very occasionally is not as good as it could be, that's a very rare event. It is run by a friendly Vietnamese couple, he is the chef and she is front of house. The menu is full of light and interesting dishes, sizzling platters and sublime crystal spring rolls. The hot Singapore noodles are always good. It's the best place in a bit of a wasteland - just far enough from Waterloo station not to be in commuter hell. They do takeaways and home deliveries if you're local! It's easy to eat a lot but difficult to spend a lot.
I have been eating at Ha Noi for years - and though it very occasionally is not as good as it could be, that's a very rare event. It is run by a friendly Vietnamese couple, he is the chef and she is front of house. The menu is full of light and interesting dishes, sizzling platters and sublime crystal spring rolls. The hot Singapore noodles are always good. It's the best place in a bit of a wasteland - just far enough from Waterloo station not to be in commuter hell. They do takeaways and home deliveries if you're local! It's easy to eat a lot but difficult to spend a lot.

Rotunda Lounge - average hotel lounge..... by RyleParker

RyleParker — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:59:54 +0000

Review by RyleParker

Rating: 2.00

Website: http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/lonch-lond

Tags: romantic, good value, international

The Rotunda is just a typical/good standard hotel lounge - nothing exceptional, similar to many others and offering average fare.

Views may be of interest to tourists who will pay the 5* hotel prices (e.g. one person, bed for the night without breakfast - Â£190) for the privilege.

People who know the Westminister/South Bank area will recommend numerous eateries and quiet oases which offer better (quality and value for money) and much more varied food - at a fraction of the Mariott's prices.

Some already have on this fine site; some others (this fine reviewer, for instance) already have to spend far too much time in the busy - and soulless - lounges of international hotels in city centres.The Rotunda is just a typical/good standard hotel lounge - nothing exceptional, similar to many others and offering average fare.

Views may be of interest to tourists who will pay the 5* hotel prices (e.g. one person, bed for the night without breakfast - Â£190) for the privilege.

People who know the Westminister/South Bank area will recommend numerous eateries and quiet oases which offer better (quality and value for money) and much more varied food - at a fraction of the Mariott's prices.

Some already have on this fine site; some others (this fine reviewer, for instance) already have to spend far too much time in the busy - and soulless - lounges of international hotels in city centres.

Inshoku - Inshoku by jan08

jan08 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:44:30 +0000

Review by jan08

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7928 2311

Tags: japanese, cheap eat, lively

Located on Lower Marsh, close to Waterloo railway station, this low key restaurant is very popular as a lunch stop for local workers. This restaurant has a very relaxed feel (you do not have to use chopsticks for instance!) and is great value for money if you go for a set-lunch menu. Decor is a little dated, but for the prices they charge it's expected. I can recommend the Bento boxes but the sushi is also good, and for a filling, cheap bite, go for yakisoba. If there's one negative, it's that the staff appear to be so busy that they can come across as distant rather than friendly.Located on Lower Marsh, close to Waterloo railway station, this low key restaurant is very popular as a lunch stop for local workers. This restaurant has a very relaxed feel (you do not have to use chopsticks for instance!) and is great value for money if you go for a set-lunch menu. Decor is a little dated, but for the prices they charge it's expected. I can recommend the Bento boxes but the sushi is also good, and for a filling, cheap bite, go for yakisoba. If there's one negative, it's that the staff appear to be so busy that they can come across as distant rather than friendly.

Cubana - Cubanas by jan08

jan08 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:24:56 +0000

Review by jan08

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7928 8778

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

Tags: lively, crowded, good value

The best things about this bar is the Cuban decor (complete with posters of Che) and the lively atmosphere -if that's what you're after. They do a wide range of cocktails and Happy Hour is a good time to go as otherwise they can get expensive. The food is ok if you just want to snack - it's definitely not fine dining! But it is reasonably priced. Downside is the lack of tables for such a big place - it easily feels cramped especially when a party has been booked in. And the outside seating is on the edge of a car park - nice!The best things about this bar is the Cuban decor (complete with posters of Che) and the lively atmosphere -if that's what you're after. They do a wide range of cocktails and Happy Hour is a good time to go as otherwise they can get expensive. The food is ok if you just want to snack - it's definitely not fine dining! But it is reasonably priced. Downside is the lack of tables for such a big place - it easily feels cramped especially when a party has been booked in. And the outside seating is on the edge of a car park - nice!

The Lobster Pot - Fab! by mpjsols

mpjsols — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:39:12 +0000

Review by mpjsols

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7582 5556

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

Tags: romantic, french, expensive

It was an ominous start, we ordered a cab who couldn't find Kennington Lane, so be careful you get the address right. We visited in the week, so it wasn't too busy. The atmosphere is fantastic and welcoming, it felt more like visiting someone who was a superb chef. We also engaged in lively discourse with some other diners who were from the states. The decor is kitsch but good, including the novelty of the loos, which I will leave you to discover. The food is french and fish based, absolutely cooked to perfection with the whole place having an authentic feel to it. The pricing wasn't too bad for a London restaurant and well worth it. I've seen the Lobster pot crop up in a few best of list in the Sunday's papers, and it is gem well worth finding- just get the address correct or you may miss a wonderfull evening!It was an ominous start, we ordered a cab who couldn't find Kennington Lane, so be careful you get the address right. We visited in the week, so it wasn't too busy. The atmosphere is fantastic and welcoming, it felt more like visiting someone who was a superb chef. We also engaged in lively discourse with some other diners who were from the states. The decor is kitsch but good, including the novelty of the loos, which I will leave you to discover. The food is french and fish based, absolutely cooked to perfection with the whole place having an authentic feel to it. The pricing wasn't too bad for a London restaurant and well worth it. I've seen the Lobster pot crop up in a few best of list in the Sunday's papers, and it is gem well worth finding- just get the address correct or you may miss a wonderfull evening!

The Well - Cheap chinese food restaurant by chodura

chodura — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:22:49 +0000

Review by chodura

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7277 0772

Tags: chinese, cheap eat, vegetarian dishes

We regularly get a delivery order from the Well Chinese restaurant when we feel like we don't want to cook and don't want to spend too much. The portions are large and at the average cost of Â£4 per dish, they are very good value. Plus we get them delivered (minimum order Â£14 within 3 mile radius). We like pork dumplings, roast duck with fried rice, black bean sauce ho fun and others. We never actually ate inside the restaurant. The order process is very easy over the phone and the delivery is usually around 30-40 min later. The quality of food is OK considering the price but don't expect the best quality. Some dishes are too westernised with plain flavours and greasy.We regularly get a delivery order from the Well Chinese restaurant when we feel like we don't want to cook and don't want to spend too much. The portions are large and at the average cost of Â£4 per dish, they are very good value. Plus we get them delivered (minimum order Â£14 within 3 mile radius). We like pork dumplings, roast duck with fried rice, black bean sauce ho fun and others. We never actually ate inside the restaurant. The order process is very easy over the phone and the delivery is usually around 30-40 min later. The quality of food is OK considering the price but don't expect the best quality. Some dishes are too westernised with plain flavours and greasy.

Gourmet Pizza Company - underwhelming by richfair

richfair — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:48:01 +0000

Review by richfair

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7928 3188

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

Tags: italian, crowded, pizza

The best thing about Gourmet Pizza Co is the view. The pizza is overpriced and average. I was quite excited about going here-- and the thought of 'gourmet' pizza, but I was unimpressed with the pizza I had-- I've had much better for much cheaper. You obviously pay a lot for the view of the Thames-- which is lovely, and nearly worth it just for that-- but I wouldn't go back. The staff was okay-- not rude, but not overly friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere was nice. We sat outside on a warm night so it was a lovely meal, but like I said, I won't be going back anytime soon.The best thing about Gourmet Pizza Co is the view. The pizza is overpriced and average. I was quite excited about going here-- and the thought of 'gourmet' pizza, but I was unimpressed with the pizza I had-- I've had much better for much cheaper. You obviously pay a lot for the view of the Thames-- which is lovely, and nearly worth it just for that-- but I wouldn't go back. The staff was okay-- not rude, but not overly friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere was nice. We sat outside on a warm night so it was a lovely meal, but like I said, I won't be going back anytime soon.