Latest reviews in Ravenscourt Park, London, United Kingdom

Robin Hood Eating House - by AliZebu

AliZebu — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:50:21 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8748 9560

Robin Hood / Zorro is an Anglo TexMex or "English - Mexican Eating House" as they call themselves.

I don't think they are trying to start a new sub-genre of cuisine but whay they provide is standard Fajitas, burgers, steaks & a few blander British dishes.
The quality of food has been fine on both occasions I have been here but nothing has ever really impressed me enough to purposely want to visit.

If I am in the mood for this kind of food I would rather head to 'Texas Embassy Cantina' or 'Chiquito's' who both at least a couple of dishes that I get cravings for.

Robin Hood / Zorro are worth trying out if you fancy some Tex-Mex and are in the Hammersmith area. The atmosphere varies from quiet to quite boisterous with large group bookings(?) and even families with small children.
'Mexican Cantina' is probably a better bet for more regular mexican dishes on the menu though.
RECOMMENDED!Robin Hood / Zorro is an Anglo TexMex or "English - Mexican Eating House" as they call themselves.

I don't think they are trying to start a new sub-genre of cuisine but whay they provide is standard Fajitas, burgers, steaks & a few blander British dishes.
The quality of food has been fine on both occasions I have been here but nothing has ever really impressed me enough to purposely want to visit.

If I am in the mood for this kind of food I would rather head to 'Texas Embassy Cantina' or 'Chiquito's' who both at least a couple of dishes that I get cravings for.

Robin Hood / Zorro are worth trying out if you fancy some Tex-Mex and are in the Hammersmith area. The atmosphere varies from quiet to quite boisterous with large group bookings(?) and even families with small children.
'Mexican Cantina' is probably a better bet for more regular mexican dishes on the menu though.
RECOMMENDED!

Anarkali - A standout from the many King Street Indians! by AliZebu

AliZebu — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:10:05 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8748 1760

Tags: indian, romantic, expensive

'Anarkali' are one of the best of the many Indian restauants along King Street in Hammersmith.
The menu is varied and has most of the old favourites and a few house specials.

I have never eaten in but the Take-Away service is fast & friendly and at certain times over the years they have offered a delivery service which can be a little inconsistent - unlike the rather similar 'Tandoori Nights', my other top choice on King Street..

However, the food has ALWAYS been good.
RECOMMENDED!'Anarkali' are one of the best of the many Indian restauants along King Street in Hammersmith.
The menu is varied and has most of the old favourites and a few house specials.

I have never eaten in but the Take-Away service is fast & friendly and at certain times over the years they have offered a delivery service which can be a little inconsistent - unlike the rather similar 'Tandoori Nights', my other top choice on King Street..

However, the food has ALWAYS been good.
RECOMMENDED!

Tandoori Nights - Remember the 1985 TV series with Saeed Jaffrey? by AliZebu

AliZebu — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:55:26 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8741 4328

Tags: indian, expensive, takeaway

I have never eaten in, but as my Chiswick local front-runner 'Annapurna' do not deliver I have found the slightly more expensive 'Tandoori Nights' to be the next best thing.
The Lamb Madras, Lamb Pasanda, Dal Soup AND of course, the Tandoori Grills are my regular favourites.

Over the years I have had MANY deliveries/Take-Aways from such places as:

Agni
The Bombay Bicycle Club
Tiffin Box
Himalayan Spice
Shilpa
Tiffin & Fresco
Taste of Raj
Deliverance
Red Onion
Green Chilli

Tandoori Nights have been better than ALL of them as far as good, authentic Indian food AND reliable, prompt delivery is concerned. Only 'Anarkali', which is just a few doors away, has a comparable standard with such an authentic and varied menu.I have never eaten in, but as my Chiswick local front-runner 'Annapurna' do not deliver I have found the slightly more expensive 'Tandoori Nights' to be the next best thing.
The Lamb Madras, Lamb Pasanda, Dal Soup AND of course, the Tandoori Grills are my regular favourites.

Over the years I have had MANY deliveries/Take-Aways from such places as:

Agni
The Bombay Bicycle Club
Tiffin Box
Himalayan Spice
Shilpa
Tiffin & Fresco
Taste of Raj
Deliverance
Red Onion
Green Chilli

Tandoori Nights have been better than ALL of them as far as good, authentic Indian food AND reliable, prompt delivery is concerned. Only 'Anarkali', which is just a few doors away, has a comparable standard with such an authentic and varied menu.

The Charcoal Grill - by AliZebu

AliZebu — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:57:13 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 8748 0590

Tags: turkish, takeaway, vegetarian dishes

This is a small kebab shop that has quite a few tables and chairs tucked away in the back considering its size.

I ordered the Lamb Shish and was pleased to observe they did not cut into it during the cooking process as this loses a lot of the lamb's flavour and juices. It was a small grill but did have the unmistakable smell of charcoal.
The meat itself was of a good quality with a nice smokiness obtained via the charcoal.
The salad was very fresh and the pita bread also just right.
The chilli sauce was not up to the other parts though; it was thin and sugary sweet.

Service wise they are efficient if not particularly friendly. If they could do a decent homemade sauce I would rate them above average but as it is I doubt I will go there again as I know of many other places I prefer, if only for the Hot sauce!This is a small kebab shop that has quite a few tables and chairs tucked away in the back considering its size.

I ordered the Lamb Shish and was pleased to observe they did not cut into it during the cooking process as this loses a lot of the lamb's flavour and juices. It was a small grill but did have the unmistakable smell of charcoal.
The meat itself was of a good quality with a nice smokiness obtained via the charcoal.
The salad was very fresh and the pita bread also just right.
The chilli sauce was not up to the other parts though; it was thin and sugary sweet.

Service wise they are efficient if not particularly friendly. If they could do a decent homemade sauce I would rate them above average but as it is I doubt I will go there again as I know of many other places I prefer, if only for the Hot sauce!

Healthy Appetite - by AliZebu

AliZebu — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:45:26 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 8741 2998

Tags: takeaway

Appetite in Hammersmith is a small takeaway with some seating. They do Fish and Chips, burgers and the like as well but seem to be a popular kebab destination for the local crowd.

It was raining so I dined inside at one of the small tables they have in the back of the shop. The Lamb shish was decent and they kept the cubes whole, which is preferable to slicing into them during cooking, although it takes longer to cook. I asked for lots of Chilli AND some Garlic sauce. The fresh Chilli sauce was very tomato based but still spicy with a medium heat. The Garlic was very "herby" and overpowered the weaker Chilli. At least it was not a sweet Chilli sauce from a squirty bottle - so this place still gets my vote over the fairly nearby Charcoal Grill of the two Hammersmith joints I have recently sampled.

The service was very commendable - my server was very careful to build the Kebab to my specifications and had a friendly manner. All in all if you are in the W6 area this is a fair option.
Appetite in Hammersmith is a small takeaway with some seating. They do Fish and Chips, burgers and the like as well but seem to be a popular kebab destination for the local crowd.

It was raining so I dined inside at one of the small tables they have in the back of the shop. The Lamb shish was decent and they kept the cubes whole, which is preferable to slicing into them during cooking, although it takes longer to cook. I asked for lots of Chilli AND some Garlic sauce. The fresh Chilli sauce was very tomato based but still spicy with a medium heat. The Garlic was very "herby" and overpowered the weaker Chilli. At least it was not a sweet Chilli sauce from a squirty bottle - so this place still gets my vote over the fairly nearby Charcoal Grill of the two Hammersmith joints I have recently sampled.

The service was very commendable - my server was very careful to build the Kebab to my specifications and had a friendly manner. All in all if you are in the W6 area this is a fair option.

Lebanese Tavern - by AliZebu

AliZebu — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:41:37 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 8741 2277

Tags: lebanese, vegetarian dishes

The Lebanese Taverna on Fulham Palace Road does a fairly standard Schwarma.
It is not quite as good as Al Dar or the Maroush/Ranoush Juice/Beirut Express mini chains but is along the same lines.
They do deliver to the surrounding areas though and therefore many times I have ordered from them as opposed to having a Pizza, Indian or Chinese sent.

The Lamb Shish, normally a favourite from other Kebab Places, has rather large cubes of lamb that are not particularly tender or juicy but are still fair quality being lean with no fat. I normally opt for the Mixed (Lamb & Chicken) Schwarma which is of a decent standard that is comparable to other Lebanese eateries.
The Chilli sauce is nothing special and as with a fair amount of Schwarma outlets there seems to be a "One size fits all" policy that means they tend to build all Scwarmas the same unless you make a point of being specific about sauces and so on. This means a Lamb Schwarma regularly gets Sesame sauce (which I don't like) and Garlic sauce and a Chicken version gets just the Garlic sauce.
A small amount of salad is also standard for both types. The Garlic sauce/mayo is rather good however and goes very well with their grilled chicken wings. Chips are a hit and miss affair - sometimes they are just right, other times under or over cooked. Consistency varies, sadly.

I now live in Chiswick so I seldom order from these guys anymore. I would still recommend Lebanese Taverna though, especially if you are sitting at home with a few mates watching a game on the box and fancy ordering in, they seem to have a large delivery radius too. Service on the phone, delivery and the one time I walked in have always been fast & friendly.The Lebanese Taverna on Fulham Palace Road does a fairly standard Schwarma.
It is not quite as good as Al Dar or the Maroush/Ranoush Juice/Beirut Express mini chains but is along the same lines.
They do deliver to the surrounding areas though and therefore many times I have ordered from them as opposed to having a Pizza, Indian or Chinese sent.

The Lamb Shish, normally a favourite from other Kebab Places, has rather large cubes of lamb that are not particularly tender or juicy but are still fair quality being lean with no fat. I normally opt for the Mixed (Lamb & Chicken) Schwarma which is of a decent standard that is comparable to other Lebanese eateries.
The Chilli sauce is nothing special and as with a fair amount of Schwarma outlets there seems to be a "One size fits all" policy that means they tend to build all Scwarmas the same unless you make a point of being specific about sauces and so on. This means a Lamb Schwarma regularly gets Sesame sauce (which I don't like) and Garlic sauce and a Chicken version gets just the Garlic sauce.
A small amount of salad is also standard for both types. The Garlic sauce/mayo is rather good however and goes very well with their grilled chicken wings. Chips are a hit and miss affair - sometimes they are just right, other times under or over cooked. Consistency varies, sadly.

I now live in Chiswick so I seldom order from these guys anymore. I would still recommend Lebanese Taverna though, especially if you are sitting at home with a few mates watching a game on the box and fancy ordering in, they seem to have a large delivery radius too. Service on the phone, delivery and the one time I walked in have always been fast & friendly.

Kebab Machine - Kebab Machine needs repairing! by AliZebu

AliZebu — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:34:22 +0000

Review by AliZebu

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7371 6070

I decided to take a chance on Kebab Machine on a cold and wet November evening after having skipped lunch and also having to wait around for a friend.

The Donner meat had that Grey coloured look but I probably did not have time to wait for a Shish to be grilled, so Donner it was. The meat was palatable but lacked taste.

The Chilli Sauce was a sweet tasting ketchup type one out of a squirty bottle but was not the worst I have had. The Garlic Sauce was quite nice and added to the chunky cut salad which was also fine. The Pita bread was OK.

The small Donner was fair value at under Â£4 for a generous amount of their bland meat but I did not finish it as my ride finally showed up and it was not good enough to warrant taking it home for later.

Service was fine but dour. All in all this Hammersmith Kebab Machine is decidedly average, at best.I decided to take a chance on Kebab Machine on a cold and wet November evening after having skipped lunch and also having to wait around for a friend.

The Donner meat had that Grey coloured look but I probably did not have time to wait for a Shish to be grilled, so Donner it was. The meat was palatable but lacked taste.

The Chilli Sauce was a sweet tasting ketchup type one out of a squirty bottle but was not the worst I have had. The Garlic Sauce was quite nice and added to the chunky cut salad which was also fine. The Pita bread was OK.

The small Donner was fair value at under Â£4 for a generous amount of their bland meat but I did not finish it as my ride finally showed up and it was not good enough to warrant taking it home for later.

Service was fine but dour. All in all this Hammersmith Kebab Machine is decidedly average, at best.

The River Cafe - by sillytash

sillytash — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:33:28 +0000

Review by sillytash

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7386 4200

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

Tags: italian, expensive, romantic

This is my favourite place in london for dinner. The food is great. Truly elegant ambience. The service is sublime. Highly recommend it.
This is my favourite place in london for dinner. The food is great. Truly elegant ambience. The service is sublime. Highly recommend it.

Saigon Saigon - Top vietnamese by Cedric

Cedric — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:48:28 +0000

Review by Cedric

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0870 220 1398

Website: http://www.saigon-saigon.co.uk/

Tags: romantic, vietnamese, good value

As a French, I am used to vietnamese restaurants. In my country though, we tend to wrongly qualify them as "Chinese" restaurants and they tend to be associated to small, dodgy though convenient restaurants where you may order a take-away but would never expect to discover a culinary jewel.

As a result, I was kind of reluctant when my better half suggested to go out for a Vietnamese restaurant that night. Sorry, but clichÃ©s are long-lasting. Anyway, the surprise was total from the moment we stepped in. The colonial decoration and the super-trained staff suddenly raised the bar. Obviously this place had nothing to do with what I knew about Vietnamese cuisine and kind of expected.

The ambiance is kind of romantic despite the proximity of the tables. The candlelight, the darkwood pannels... everything contributes to focus on your opposite number who happened to be as surprised as I was by the extensive menu in front of us. Starters, soups, traditional mains and specials, all witha great diversity and superb advice from the staff who help you make the right choice, depending on your tastes.

Reall enjoyed the food, and the portions were enough to stuff me. All was perfectly tasty, with this little twist that set the cuisine appart from the other South East Asian food.

The restaurant also offers a lounge downstairs which can be privatised, but the upstair dining area is a treat in itself.

A very good destination if you happen to be around Chiswick.As a French, I am used to vietnamese restaurants. In my country though, we tend to wrongly qualify them as "Chinese" restaurants and they tend to be associated to small, dodgy though convenient restaurants where you may order a take-away but would never expect to discover a culinary jewel.

As a result, I was kind of reluctant when my better half suggested to go out for a Vietnamese restaurant that night. Sorry, but clichÃ©s are long-lasting. Anyway, the surprise was total from the moment we stepped in. The colonial decoration and the super-trained staff suddenly raised the bar. Obviously this place had nothing to do with what I knew about Vietnamese cuisine and kind of expected.

The ambiance is kind of romantic despite the proximity of the tables. The candlelight, the darkwood pannels... everything contributes to focus on your opposite number who happened to be as surprised as I was by the extensive menu in front of us. Starters, soups, traditional mains and specials, all witha great diversity and superb advice from the staff who help you make the right choice, depending on your tastes.

Reall enjoyed the food, and the portions were enough to stuff me. All was perfectly tasty, with this little twist that set the cuisine appart from the other South East Asian food.

The restaurant also offers a lounge downstairs which can be privatised, but the upstair dining area is a treat in itself.

A very good destination if you happen to be around Chiswick.

Sagar - by Maria_Hackney

Maria_Hackney — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:35:07 +0000

Review by Maria_Hackney

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8741 8563

Tags: indian, good value, vegetarian

Full score for Sagar! IÂ´ve been there a few times and itÂ´s my favourite. The food is just excellent, from samosas to curry to dosa to lassi. Also very good value, especially in this area. The best deal is their lunch offer: thali plates with a variety of small curry and chutney portions plus rice and a dosa for i guess it was 6 or 7 pounds.
The place is clean, as others mentioned before, and the staff is lovely!Full score for Sagar! IÂ´ve been there a few times and itÂ´s my favourite. The food is just excellent, from samosas to curry to dosa to lassi. Also very good value, especially in this area. The best deal is their lunch offer: thali plates with a variety of small curry and chutney portions plus rice and a dosa for i guess it was 6 or 7 pounds.
The place is clean, as others mentioned before, and the staff is lovely!

The Anglesea Arms - Loving Arms by STP

STP — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:31:40 +0000

Review by STP

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8749 1291

Tags: gastro pub, friendly, relaxed

I love this place for meeting family and friends.

Lovely dining area for really good food prepared by some talented chefs.

A huge blackboard in the dining area is always full of delicious seasonal dishes.

The Anglesea has a great wine list and a fine selection of whiskys.

There is small seated area on the pavement to catch summer sun. In the winter a seat by the open fire is hard to beat!

Really friendly staff.

Can get full of some right knobs though.I love this place for meeting family and friends.

Lovely dining area for really good food prepared by some talented chefs.

A huge blackboard in the dining area is always full of delicious seasonal dishes.

The Anglesea has a great wine list and a fine selection of whiskys.

There is small seated area on the pavement to catch summer sun. In the winter a seat by the open fire is hard to beat!

Really friendly staff.

Can get full of some right knobs though.

The Black Lion - Great for Trekkers by soldierblue

soldierblue — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:41:28 +0000

Review by soldierblue

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8748 2639

Tags: live music, food, different pub food

We needed to stop off somewhere to relax and eat after driving down from Newark via Blenheim Palace before driving onto the Royal Albert Hall to see the King and I,
We picked The Black Lion because basically it had a car park, was 500m out of the congestion zone and had a good write up, we emailed and promptly got a reply with copies of their menu and wine list.
On arriving we found a lovely little pub near the river adorned with flowers in baskets & planters, food excellent and good portions, maybe a little pricey considering the dÃ©cor was a little tired and dated but we found the staff very attentive and friendly.
We would recommend this pub for a pleasant meal and riverside walk and would have no doubts in returning
We needed to stop off somewhere to relax and eat after driving down from Newark via Blenheim Palace before driving onto the Royal Albert Hall to see the King and I,
We picked The Black Lion because basically it had a car park, was 500m out of the congestion zone and had a good write up, we emailed and promptly got a reply with copies of their menu and wine list.
On arriving we found a lovely little pub near the river adorned with flowers in baskets & planters, food excellent and good portions, maybe a little pricey considering the dÃ©cor was a little tired and dated but we found the staff very attentive and friendly.
We would recommend this pub for a pleasant meal and riverside walk and would have no doubts in returning

Acropolis Hotel - Where Not To Go by maturedh

maturedh — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:02:31 +0000

Review by maturedh

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7603 1432

I booked this Hotel 3 months in advance to make sure I would get a room.When I arrived soaking wet and after struggling to get all my bags up slippery wet steps, I was told that I was booked into another Hotel just along the street with a completely different name so I struggled alone to the new Hotel where I found I had to go to another Hotel with a different name next door. Really Bad
Accommodation - room basic shower with a door that didn't close, WC that you had to sit sideways on as the door was 6 inches from the seat so you couldn't sit straight, this was shared between three rooms, very, very bad. They said all three Hotels were the same one but why different names and why was I sent to the others when I had booked into the Acropolis?
Trust me you really want to stay away. All the so called Hotels, really houses, are run by Indian men who had no idea what they were doing.hI booked this Hotel 3 months in advance to make sure I would get a room.When I arrived soaking wet and after struggling to get all my bags up slippery wet steps, I was told that I was booked into another Hotel just along the street with a completely different name so I struggled alone to the new Hotel where I found I had to go to another Hotel with a different name next door. Really Bad
Accommodation - room basic shower with a door that didn't close, WC that you had to sit sideways on as the door was 6 inches from the seat so you couldn't sit straight, this was shared between three rooms, very, very bad. They said all three Hotels were the same one but why different names and why was I sent to the others when I had booked into the Acropolis?
Trust me you really want to stay away. All the so called Hotels, really houses, are run by Indian men who had no idea what they were doing.h

Riverside Studios Cafe Bar - Riverside Studios Cafe Bar by Gooner123

Gooner123 — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:18:08 +0000

Review by Gooner123

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8237 1057

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

Tags: friendly, brasserie, beer garden

A real cool hangout, but without any pretensions so that everyone feels welcome - on the day I visited there were trendy arty types, mums with kids, & office workers all enjoying the great food & atmosphere in the Bar. Best of all is the Terrace overlooking Hammersmith Bridge & the Thames - the food is great & really well-priced, making a change for London! I was seeing a show, but reckon it's just a great place to visit anytime.A real cool hangout, but without any pretensions so that everyone feels welcome - on the day I visited there were trendy arty types, mums with kids, & office workers all enjoying the great food & atmosphere in the Bar. Best of all is the Terrace overlooking Hammersmith Bridge & the Thames - the food is great & really well-priced, making a change for London! I was seeing a show, but reckon it's just a great place to visit anytime.

The Stonemasons Arms - What a gem by happiest_hippy

happiest_hippy — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:06:23 +0000

Review by happiest_hippy

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8748 1397

Tags: live music, cool, relaxed

What a delight this bar is... the staff are friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming and the food is OH MY Word!! The latest edition to the bar, of the leather sofas adds tthe feel of the place and I found the collectors card to be an unexpected bonus.

Admittedly the prices are a little more â¬Stop endâ¬ than those of some of the bars that you would find in Kings Street â¬ but then again, so are the cliental!

What a delight this bar is... the staff are friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming and the food is OH MY Word!! The latest edition to the bar, of the leather sofas adds to the feel of the place and I found the collectors card to be an unexpected bonus.

Admittedly the prices are a little more â¬Stop endâ¬ than those of some of the bars that you would find in Kings Street â¬ but then again, so are the cliental!

Ginkgo Garden Centre - Hidden gem in Ravenscourt Park by Pasty

Pasty — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:04:34 +0000

Review by Pasty

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8563 7112

Tags: rare finds, healthy food, helpful staff

Ginkgo Gardens is a real discovery, inside the park, near Ravenscourt Park station. They really know their plants, it's a beautiful place to walk around for stressed out urbanites, and has a Cafe tucked away serving posh cream teas. There's also an amazing new designer florist which also has incredible glass chandeliers and vases. Ginkgo also has a little fish and frog pond.Ginkgo Gardens is a real discovery, inside the park, near Ravenscourt Park station. They really know their plants, it's a beautiful place to walk around for stressed out urbanites, and has a Cafe tucked away serving posh cream teas. There's also an amazing new designer florist which also has incredible glass chandeliers and vases. Ginkgo also has a little fish and frog pond.

The Hop Poles - In the heart of Hammersmith... by anna06

anna06 — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:14:25 +0000

Review by anna06

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8748 1411

Tags: relaxed, friendly, traditional pub

In the heart of Hammersmith,The Hop Poles is your choice for good food at reasonable prices.Wecoming staff and frindly atmosphere make it a popular destination.Have a cleaver mix of different seating areas and rooms:get together with friends on sofas,explore roof terrace or snuggle at a corner table.More formal occasions or parties are catered for in well-appointed function room. Whatever your tipple,have a very wide selection of lagers and beers(some cask),plus fine wines and a range of cocktails to suit all tastes.In the heart of Hammersmith,The Hop Poles is your choice for good food at reasonable prices.Wecoming staff and frindly atmosphere make it a popular destination.Have a cleaver mix of different seating areas and rooms:get together with friends on sofas,explore roof terrace or snuggle at a corner table.More formal occasions or parties are catered for in well-appointed function room. Whatever your tipple,have a very wide selection of lagers and beers(some cask),plus fine wines and a range of cocktails to suit all tastes.

Pasta4U - Great cheap Italian food by JeffBraveBart

JeffBraveBart — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:25:37 +0000

Review by JeffBraveBart

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8563 2300

Website: http://www.pasta4u.org

Tags: pizza, bargain, seating area

A great place for genuine Italian food. Canteen style rather than fancy but people go there for the food not expensive paintings. Pizzas are out of this world and are made right in front of your eyes. You watch the Pizzaola making your individual pizza from the doughball until its on your table. No frozen stuff there unlike some better known pizza places. Really popular at lunch time with office people which obviously tells its own story because there are a million places to eat in Hammersmith. also very good in the summer to sit outside in the square as the sun goes down sharing a bottle of house red. The place is a real gem.A great place for genuine Italian food. Canteen style rather than fancy but people go there for the food not expensive paintings. Pizzas are out of this world and are made right in front of your eyes. You watch the Pizzaola making your individual pizza from the doughball until its on your table. No frozen stuff there unlike some better known pizza places. Really popular at lunch time with office people which obviously tells its own story because there are a million places to eat in Hammersmith. also very good in the summer to sit outside in the square as the sun goes down sharing a bottle of house red. The place is a real gem.

Tosa - Just right by ceedoubleu

ceedoubleu — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:29:19 +0000

Review by ceedoubleu

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8748 0002

Tags: japanese, good value, family & home feel

Went to Tosa last, very cold, night. The atmosphere is best described as "cosy", very welcoming and warm. We had a selection of Teriyaki, Sashimi, Tempura Prawns and grilled meats, all very well cooked and tasty. The standard Edame beans were also present, not something I particularly enjoy.

All in all, good value for £25 a head plus wine. I'll go again, very comfortable and friendly.Went to Tosa last, very cold, night. The atmosphere is best described as "cosy", very welcoming and warm. We had a selection of Teriyaki, Sashimi, Tempura Prawns and grilled meats, all very well cooked and tasty. The standard Edame beans were also present, not something I particularly enjoy.

All in all, good value for £25 a head plus wine. I'll go again, very comfortable and friendly.

Lola & Simon - Not the greatest by MarcNZ

MarcNZ — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:02:34 +0000

Review by MarcNZ

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 8563 0300

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

Tags: lively, fusion, international

I have twice been to Lola and Simons. The first time i went with friends from New Zealand and i wanted to impress them. Once there we were served well by the waitress but the food took an age to get to our table. So while i waited i indulged in some over priced NZ imported beers to pass the time. Once the food came out i was disapointed to see that my friend had to send his over priced steak back and wait while his new one arrived.
When paying for dinner i decided to not pay for the service charge, and the owner asked me why i didnt pay for it, i explained what happened and agreed that i wouldnt let this ruin my veiw of this place, so i said ill come back.

And i did.............

Last Sunday i decided to give their brunch menu a try, just incase it was a one off.
Well the expresso was burnt, the waitress obviously not aware of the tempreture that water should be for expressos and also the eggs on the egge benedict were barely cooked and the hollandaise sauce had so much lemon juice it tasted like dishwashing liquid.

Sad but true. Im not a very fussy person, just know what i want and unfortunetly they couldnt give it to me on either occasion.I have twice been to Lola and Simons. The first time i went with friends from New Zealand and i wanted to impress them. Once there we were served well by the waitress but the food took an age to get to our table. So while i waited i indulged in some over priced NZ imported beers to pass the time. Once the food came out i was disapointed to see that my friend had to send his over priced steak back and wait while his new one arrived.
When paying for dinner i decided to not pay for the service charge, and the owner asked me why i didnt pay for it, i explained what happened and agreed that i wouldnt let this ruin my veiw of this place, so i said ill come back.

And i did.............

Last Sunday i decided to give their brunch menu a try, just incase it was a one off.
Well the expresso was burnt, the waitress obviously not aware of the tempreture that water should be for expressos and also the eggs on the egge benedict were barely cooked and the hollandaise sauce had so much lemon juice it tasted like dishwashing liquid.

Sad but true. Im not a very fussy person, just know what i want and unfortunetly they couldnt give it to me on either occasion.