Latest reviews for Restaurants in Southwark, London, United Kingdom

Tsuru - Mega Katsu by curlyfries

curlyfries — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:24:23 +0000

Review by curlyfries

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7928 2228

Website: http://www.tsuru-sushi.co.uk/

Whenever I'm in the area I nip straight over to Tsuru to score a Katsu curry and get myself a pack of wasabi peas. I've also tried a few bits of the sushi on their delivery service over to work (and taken some home, too - wasn't quite my gran's cup of tea, though) and am a big fan of the salmon/avocado maki. A visually beautifully place in a great location it's definitely one of my favourites to hang out and people watch. I'm gutted to have missed all the music so far but will hopefully get to join in on a saki tasting at some point!Whenever I'm in the area I nip straight over to Tsuru to score a Katsu curry and get myself a pack of wasabi peas. I've also tried a few bits of the sushi on their delivery service over to work (and taken some home, too - wasn't quite my gran's cup of tea, though) and am a big fan of the salmon/avocado maki. A visually beautifully place in a great location it's definitely one of my favourites to hang out and people watch. I'm gutted to have missed all the music so far but will hopefully get to join in on a saki tasting at some point!

Thai Silk - Wonderful Thai Silk by Snowy01

Snowy01 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:36:21 +0000

Review by Snowy01

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7928 5111

Website: http://www.thaisilkrestaurant.co.uk/NEW_Thai_Silk_

Tags: romantic, thai, good value

I love this restaurant. Everything has an elegant touch of class to it.

I would definitely recommend this thai restaurant for thai lovers!!

PI love this restaurant. Everything has an elegant touch of class to it.

I would definitely recommend this thai restaurant for thai lovers!!

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Tas Ev - Turkish Delight by jan08

jan08 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:43:27 +0000

Review by jan08

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7620 6191

Website: http://www.tasrestaurant.com

Tags: turkish, lively, romantic

Tucked away on a flora-lined street close to Southwark tube, this is a great value restaurant with the option to dine 'al fresco'(with heat lamps) or in their cavernous restaurant - so usually no need to book in advance. Part of the Tas chain of Turkish restaurants, it has a varied menu, including great value set lunches, dinners and meze to share. Desserts are less exciting but I do like the baklava. Service is attentive even when busy though occassionaly we have been brought the wrong dishes! Great shop next door on one side and a lively bar on the other side.Tucked away on a flora-lined street close to Southwark tube, this is a great value restaurant with the option to dine 'al fresco'(with heat lamps) or in their cavernous restaurant - so usually no need to book in advance. Part of the Tas chain of Turkish restaurants, it has a varied menu, including great value set lunches, dinners and meze to share. Desserts are less exciting but I do like the baklava. Service is attentive even when busy though occassionaly we have been brought the wrong dishes! Great shop next door on one side and a lively bar on the other side.

Livebait - Good fish nice atmosphere by ilovelucy

ilovelucy — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:23:41 +0000

Review by ilovelucy

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7928 7211

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

Tags: good value, seafood, lively

Last Sunday afternoon I decided to take my friends Farrah and Tom to my favourite Fish and Chippy - Masters Superfish in Waterloo. When we turned up, to our absolute horror, we found that it was closed. Deflated and hungry, we turned the corner into The Cut to find somewhere to eat. We had our heart set on fish and chips so we were quite pleased that we found Livebait - although i was convinced that this was a posh eatery where you get small, dainty portions and not much grub for your cash - my opinion changed when the food arrived. At 5.30pm they had a few customers already - the atmosphere was just perfect for a Sunday. Ravenous we decided to go for the set menu - 2 courses for Â£14 which is available everyday until 7pm. Tom and I both went for the whitebait which was a massive portion - probably half a dinner plate full of the poor little things. Very tasty, fishy and crisp. To overcome our disappointment at Masters being closed, we all had the haddock and chips and our eyes lit up when they came - portions again were huge. It was good but not great - chips were okay and the fish being haddock didn't have the chunky flakes that I love at Masters. Anyway it was a good hearty meal although I probably overdosed on fried fish. Would be good to try something different next time.Last Sunday afternoon I decided to take my friends Farrah and Tom to my favourite Fish and Chippy - Masters Superfish in Waterloo. When we turned up, to our absolute horror, we found that it was closed. Deflated and hungry, we turned the corner into The Cut to find somewhere to eat. We had our heart set on fish and chips so we were quite pleased that we found Livebait - although i was convinced that this was a posh eatery where you get small, dainty portions and not much grub for your cash - my opinion changed when the food arrived. At 5.30pm they had a few customers already - the atmosphere was just perfect for a Sunday. Ravenous we decided to go for the set menu - 2 courses for Â£14 which is available everyday until 7pm. Tom and I both went for the whitebait which was a massive portion - probably half a dinner plate full of the poor little things. Very tasty, fishy and crisp. To overcome our disappointment at Masters being closed, we all had the haddock and chips and our eyes lit up when they came - portions again were huge. It was good but not great - chips were okay and the fish being haddock didn't have the chunky flakes that I love at Masters. Anyway it was a good hearty meal although I probably overdosed on fried fish. Would be good to try something different next time.

Tas Restaurant - Good for Pre/post Theatre/IMAX by StarCrossd

StarCrossd — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:59:53 +0000

Review by StarCrossd

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7928 2111

Website: http://www.tasrestaurant.com

Tags: turkish, good value, live music

Tas is a Turkish restaurant within walking distance of the Old/Young Vic and the IMAX in Waterloo. Whilst Turkish might not be the first thing that springs to mind for most when thinking of a night out for a meal, I would urge the sceptics to give it a try as you might be surprised. They have an extensive menu including a number of very good vegetarian dishes and some very good value set menu specials made up of items off the regular menu, just cheaper! All in all, for a pre or post theatre/IMAX dinner Tas is a good food, good value gem hidden amongst the 24 convenience stores on the Cut.Tas is a Turkish restaurant within walking distance of the Old/Young Vic and the IMAX in Waterloo. Whilst Turkish might not be the first thing that springs to mind for most when thinking of a night out for a meal, I would urge the sceptics to give it a try as you might be surprised. They have an extensive menu including a number of very good vegetarian dishes and some very good value set menu specials made up of items off the regular menu, just cheaper! All in all, for a pre or post theatre/IMAX dinner Tas is a good food, good value gem hidden amongst the 24 convenience stores on the Cut.

Vineyard - Home by London_Liz

London_Liz — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:53:46 +0000

Review by London_Liz

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7703 2131

Tags: greek, romantic, good value

I am of Greek decent and we know a good Greek when we find one! Because of that my family has dined here about once a month since it opened â¬ we donâ¬"t even look at the menu anymore as its dishes are as familiar to us as any of our homemade favourites! We make the place our first choice because we are always met with enthusiasm and treated wonderfully by all the staff who know us so well â¬ they even start to prepare our drinks before we have ordered them! This restaurant is an extension of my families dining room table and I encourage you all to go so it will stay open and prosperous forever, that way I can take my children there as I was taken there as a child.
ÎÏ¬Î¿Î»Î±Î¼Î²Î¬Î½Ï0 (Enjoy!)I am of Greek decent and we know a good Greek when we find one! Because of that my family has dined here about once a month since it opened â¬ we donâ¬"t even look at the menu anymore as its dishes are as familiar to us as any of our homemade favourites! We make the place our first choice because we are always met with enthusiasm and treated wonderfully by all the staff who know us so well â¬ they even start to prepare our drinks before we have ordered them! This restaurant is an extension of my families dining room table and I encourage you all to go so it will stay open and prosperous forever, that way I can take my children there as I was taken there as a child.
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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.

OXO Tower Restaurant - Memorable by utopianchica

utopianchica — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:23:58 +0000

Review by utopianchica

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7803 3888

Website: http://www.harveynichols.com/output/Page128.asp

Tags: expensive, lively, romantic

This is such a fab night out if you want one that will stick in your memory. I've been here twice, once for a birthday and once for a hen party. On both occasions a great time was had by all and the food was stunning. I have to say it can get very crowded in there, and they also do that thing where they take your wine away from your table and then refill it when they see that it's running a bit dry (annoying!) But these are the only 2 downsides of an otherwise lovely restaurant with a view that is unrivaled. I had fish last time i went which was fantastically cooked, they don't scrimp on portion size either unlike other top restaurants which makes a nice change!This is such a fab night out if you want one that will stick in your memory. I've been here twice, once for a birthday and once for a hen party. On both occasions a great time was had by all and the food was stunning. I have to say it can get very crowded in there, and they also do that thing where they take your wine away from your table and then refill it when they see that it's running a bit dry (annoying!) But these are the only 2 downsides of an otherwise lovely restaurant with a view that is unrivaled. I had fish last time i went which was fantastically cooked, they don't scrimp on portion size either unlike other top restaurants which makes a nice change!

Chopsticks - Top Chinese by Aidan

Aidan — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:27:04 +0000

Review by Aidan

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 8693 2318

Tags: chinese, expensive, pretentious

The best dish in East Dulwich can be found here! Pork rips in black bean sauce. Superb, Im salivating now just thinking of it. Even the other dishes are good, service is fine, the place is clean. Top marksThe best dish in East Dulwich can be found here! Pork rips in black bean sauce. Superb, Im salivating now just thinking of it. Even the other dishes are good, service is fine, the place is clean. Top marks

Viva Verdi - by thamshere

thamshere — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:25:54 +0000

Review by thamshere

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7928 6867

Website: http://www.vivaverdiwinebar.com/

Tags: italian, wine, south bank

Dropped in here yesterday for a quick bite and a glass of wine. It's well decked out and very modern with a fantastic light fitting in the ceiling in the shape of a ten-foot-wide rose. The space is quite clinical - rows of tables and chairs don't leave much space for imagination or large groups. It's essentially a posh after-work or lunch-time venue for local business folk.

Saying that, it works extremely well as such. They have gone to lengths to make it a little more intimate in the evenings with low, red lighting, but I still felt very exposed.

The wine and food are good. I've not been exposed to high-quality Italian ham before but I would have to say what they have is not quite comparable to the good Spanish hams (Jamon Serrano & Iberico) I have had in the past. Still, at a less than a fiver the Parma ham plate is pretty good as a snack.
Dropped in here yesterday for a quick bite and a glass of wine. It's well decked out and very modern with a fantastic light fitting in the ceiling in the shape of a ten-foot-wide rose. The space is quite clinical - rows of tables and chairs don't leave much space for imagination or large groups. It's essentially a posh after-work or lunch-time venue for local business folk.

Saying that, it works extremely well as such. They have gone to lengths to make it a little more intimate in the evenings with low, red lighting, but I still felt very exposed.

The wine and food are good. I've not been exposed to high-quality Italian ham before but I would have to say what they have is not quite comparable to the good Spanish hams (Jamon Serrano & Iberico) I have had in the past. Still, at a less than a fiver the Parma ham plate is pretty good as a snack.

Culture Grub - Love this place! by jes1uk

jes1uk — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:08:17 +0000

Review by jes1uk

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7928 9972

Website: http://www.culturegrub.com

Tags: chinese, crowded, good value

This is one of my favourite Chinese restaurants.
They serve large portions of good quality food at a very reasonable price. The service is efficient and friendly, and they don't try and rush you out of the restaurant once you have eaten.
This is a smallish restaurant and gets very busy at peak times; there is a maximum of 4 place settings per table. One dish I'd recommend is the Treasure Rice. There is also a complimentary Jasmine tea available with your meal if you ask for it.
The restaurant is very close to Waterloo station and Southwark underground station.This is one of my favourite Chinese restaurants.
They serve large portions of good quality food at a very reasonable price. The service is efficient and friendly, and they don't try and rush you out of the restaurant once you have eaten.
This is a smallish restaurant and gets very busy at peak times; there is a maximum of 4 place settings per table. One dish I'd recommend is the Treasure Rice. There is also a complimentary Jasmine tea available with your meal if you ask for it.
The restaurant is very close to Waterloo station and Southwark underground station.

Mar I Terra - Tapas bar by jan08

jan08 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:29:13 +0000

Review by jan08

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7928 7628

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

Tags: spanish, lively, good value

Atmospheric and cosy tapas bar close to Blackfriars, south of the Thames. Standard tapas menu including everyone's favourites and an excellent wine list. Prices are reasonable and the portions are large enough to share. Very attentive waiter service who are happy to recommend dishes or wine and even let you try before you buy (or they did in my case!). Only downside is that it is always busy - both with the office crowd at lunch and locals in the evening - and they don't take reservations. They do however have seating upstairs,which is perfect if you are in a larger group.Atmospheric and cosy tapas bar close to Blackfriars, south of the Thames. Standard tapas menu including everyone's favourites and an excellent wine list. Prices are reasonable and the portions are large enough to share. Very attentive waiter service who are happy to recommend dishes or wine and even let you try before you buy (or they did in my case!). Only downside is that it is always busy - both with the office crowd at lunch and locals in the evening - and they don't take reservations. They do however have seating upstairs,which is perfect if you are in a larger group.

Dulwich Tandoori - very tasty by larkin

larkin — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:28:36 +0000

Review by larkin

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 86933012

Tags: romantic, good value, family & home feel

very tasty food!!!!!
I go here alot with my family for the buffet on sundays, and as always, I get alot of food for a reasonable price!
I would agree with the previous reviewer, sometimes I have to wait for a table, but I usually book a table in advance, since I got there alot with a large family.
The staff are always, I mean always are polite, and the food comes not quickly, but not so long that one gets bored waiting.
They have a large range of alchoholic drinks, and if you are to order one, I would strongly recommend the Cobra beer, which is my favourite beer and I can only get in indian restaurants.
Happy feasting!very tasty food!!!!!
I go here alot with my family for the buffet on sundays, and as always, I get alot of food for a reasonable price!
I would agree with the previous reviewer, sometimes I have to wait for a table, but I usually book a table in advance, since I got there alot with a large family.
The staff are always, I mean always are polite, and the food comes not quickly, but not so long that one gets bored waiting.
They have a large range of alchoholic drinks, and if you are to order one, I would strongly recommend the Cobra beer, which is my favourite beer and I can only get in indian restaurants.
Happy feasting!

Meson Don Felipe - Mi Casa Su Casa by chrisp

chrisp — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:15:13 +0000

Review by chrisp

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7928 3237

Tags: spanish, lively, crowded

One of my favourite places when I first started eating out in London 3 or 4 years ago, but has since been rather eclipsed by the likes of Brindisa and Barrafina, who do the tapas thing with so much more class and finesse. That's not to say there's nothing to like at Don Felipe - their albondigas are great, and last time I went they had lovely fresh calamari - but considering the effort to get in (like any tapas joint it can be a struggle in peak hours) you can probably do better. Brindisa is a short walk away in Borough Market, and beats them hands down I'm afraid.One of my favourite places when I first started eating out in London 3 or 4 years ago, but has since been rather eclipsed by the likes of Brindisa and Barrafina, who do the tapas thing with so much more class and finesse. That's not to say there's nothing to like at Don Felipe - their albondigas are great, and last time I went they had lovely fresh calamari - but considering the effort to get in (like any tapas joint it can be a struggle in peak hours) you can probably do better. Brindisa is a short walk away in Borough Market, and beats them hands down I'm afraid.

Masters Super Fish - Super! by chrisp

chrisp — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:19:59 +0000

Review by chrisp

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7928 6924

Tags: seafood, takeaway, cheap eat

It's a clichÃ©, and one you will hear often repeated by Northern expats around these parts, that you can't get a decent Fish and Chips in London. Of course, given that deep fried fish and chipped potatoes is hardly the most complex takeaway food, there are plenty of places in London that do a pretty passable F&C, and equally, like anywhere else in the country there are far, far more that do a terrible one. Given that, in the interests of my pocket and my pulmonary artery, I'm not about to try every chippy I come across in the capital just in case it turns out to be good, I did a bit of research and last Saturday turned up at Masters Superfish in Waterloo at the very 'Northern Chippy' time of 5:30pm.

Considered one of the few "real" chippies in the capital (along with The Golden Hind in Marylebone and Seafresh in Victoria, amongst others), Masters has built up quite a reputation amongst foodies and bloggers and I was quite excited to see what the fuss was about. First impressions of the room were pleasingly authentic - plain, no-nonsense dÃ©cor with a little takeaway hatch on the way in and - delightfully - like any good Northern chippy a wall containing fading pictures of faded light entertainment stars who have popped in for a photo opportunity over the years. The menu was slightly more extensive than I was used to up north, with more premium options such as Dover Sole and Halibut alongside the traditional Cod and Haddock fillets. We all went for fish and chips.

First up was served a free plate of prawns each, which were sweet and tasty but some of our party were put off by the orange eggs - it must be the time of year. Also dished up extra were some lovely tasty pickles: a large white onion and a sweet gherkin, top marks again for those.

Fortunately, the Main Event, when it arrived, didn't disappoint either. Lovely crunchy chips in all sorts of sizes, and a healthy slab of flaky white fish covered in a dark, dense batter. If I'm going to be picky, the fish was probably slightly overcooked - the extra crunchy batter wasn't to everyone's tastes, and the fish was just a smidgen on the dry side - but these were minor quibbles and I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy my plate of food.

I'd be happy to call Masters Superfish my local chippy, and once you add in the London markup it wasn't too expensive either. It's understandably popular, and although our fellow diners in the early evening consisted of an elderly couple and a table of Japanese tourists timidly extracting their fish from its batter and eating it separately, I am told the queue can stretch out of the door. In an area of London becoming famous for its varied and excellent dining options (The Anchor and Hope, Meson Don Felipe), Masters can hold its head high. I'll certainly be back.It's a clichÃ©, and one you will hear often repeated by Northern expats around these parts, that you can't get a decent Fish and Chips in London. Of course, given that deep fried fish and chipped potatoes is hardly the most complex takeaway food, there are plenty of places in London that do a pretty passable F&C, and equally, like anywhere else in the country there are far, far more that do a terrible one. Given that, in the interests of my pocket and my pulmonary artery, I'm not about to try every chippy I come across in the capital just in case it turns out to be good, I did a bit of research and last Saturday turned up at Masters Superfish in Waterloo at the very 'Northern Chippy' time of 5:30pm.

Considered one of the few "real" chippies in the capital (along with The Golden Hind in Marylebone and Seafresh in Victoria, amongst others), Masters has built up quite a reputation amongst foodies and bloggers and I was quite excited to see what the fuss was about. First impressions of the room were pleasingly authentic - plain, no-nonsense dÃ©cor with a little takeaway hatch on the way in and - delightfully - like any good Northern chippy a wall containing fading pictures of faded light entertainment stars who have popped in for a photo opportunity over the years. The menu was slightly more extensive than I was used to up north, with more premium options such as Dover Sole and Halibut alongside the traditional Cod and Haddock fillets. We all went for fish and chips.

First up was served a free plate of prawns each, which were sweet and tasty but some of our party were put off by the orange eggs - it must be the time of year. Also dished up extra were some lovely tasty pickles: a large white onion and a sweet gherkin, top marks again for those.

Fortunately, the Main Event, when it arrived, didn't disappoint either. Lovely crunchy chips in all sorts of sizes, and a healthy slab of flaky white fish covered in a dark, dense batter. If I'm going to be picky, the fish was probably slightly overcooked - the extra crunchy batter wasn't to everyone's tastes, and the fish was just a smidgen on the dry side - but these were minor quibbles and I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy my plate of food.

I'd be happy to call Masters Superfish my local chippy, and once you add in the London markup it wasn't too expensive either. It's understandably popular, and although our fellow diners in the early evening consisted of an elderly couple and a table of Japanese tourists timidly extracting their fish from its batter and eating it separately, I am told the queue can stretch out of the door. In an area of London becoming famous for its varied and excellent dining options (The Anchor and Hope, Meson Don Felipe), Masters can hold its head high. I'll certainly be back.

Baltic - Nice but... by paulash134

paulash134 — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:22:05 +0000

Review by paulash134

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7928 1111

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

Tags: east european, expensive, lively

Three of us decided to go to Baltic as it was close to where we were and we fancied trying something different, I don't remember when I last tried Polish quisine.

The place is amazingly deceptive, hidden at the back of the bar is a spacious, light and comfortable dining room, the tables are crammed into the area, even so, as the night progressed it wasn't difficult to exit.

The decor is pleasing with accents of amber in the fixtures and lighting including a large piece of artwork as the focal point at the far end of the room.

We hadn't booked and were told we could be seated as long as we left before 9.30 p.m. The menu is good and has a variety of starters and main courses, however, I found it difficult to choose. I settled on the Pierogi, dumplings stuffed with potato, cheese and served with sour cream, as a main course. The food is enjoyable but I didn't feel challenged by my choice. One of my fellow diners had the starter of Jewish Fish, which was very nice but tasted flat even with the dressing on the accompanying celeriac. The main course of Schnitzel was a little dry but very good. The Salmon in pastry was also good, the salmon was full of flavour.

The experience overall was very nice but I didn't feel as if I was satisfied. I'll go again and choose something else. The setting is brilliant for a romantic dinner or a party, good also for the business crowd, ideal for meeting friends. Service level is acceptable and the staff are knowledgeable. For what we ate I thought that it was a little expensive. With two beers and sparkling water we paid Â£69 for three, service included.Three of us decided to go to Baltic as it was close to where we were and we fancied trying something different, I don't remember when I last tried Polish quisine.

The place is amazingly deceptive, hidden at the back of the bar is a spacious, light and comfortable dining room, the tables are crammed into the area, even so, as the night progressed it wasn't difficult to exit.

The decor is pleasing with accents of amber in the fixtures and lighting including a large piece of artwork as the focal point at the far end of the room.

We hadn't booked and were told we could be seated as long as we left before 9.30 p.m. The menu is good and has a variety of starters and main courses, however, I found it difficult to choose. I settled on the Pierogi, dumplings stuffed with potato, cheese and served with sour cream, as a main course. The food is enjoyable but I didn't feel challenged by my choice. One of my fellow diners had the starter of Jewish Fish, which was very nice but tasted flat even with the dressing on the accompanying celeriac. The main course of Schnitzel was a little dry but very good. The Salmon in pastry was also good, the salmon was full of flavour.

The experience overall was very nice but I didn't feel as if I was satisfied. I'll go again and choose something else. The setting is brilliant for a romantic dinner or a party, good also for the business crowd, ideal for meeting friends. Service level is acceptable and the staff are knowledgeable. For what we ate I thought that it was a little expensive. With two beers and sparkling water we paid Â£69 for three, service included.

Hisar Restaurant - Can't go wrong! by benjaminty

benjaminty — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:28:31 +0000

Review by benjaminty

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8299 2948

Tags: turkish, cheap eat, good value

Oh my god ... where do I start?

This place is fantastic value for money, terrific quality meat and cooked very very well.

This place is busy every night of the week .. a testament surely.

May I recommend the Beyti with rice. mmmmmmm Oh my god ... where do I start?

This place is fantastic value for money, terrific quality meat and cooked very very well.

This place is busy every night of the week .. a testament surely.

May I recommend the Beyti with rice. mmmmmmm

Tate Modern Restaurant - Blue pill or red pill? by Browners

Browners — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:33:57 +0000

Review by Browners

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7887 8888

Website: http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/eatanddrink/restaurant.htm

Tags: lively, good value, british

Swallow the blue pill and you emerge in a dungeon serving offal, greasy meat and portions so large you feel like you're in Las Vegas.

Choose the red pill and you're whisked off to a penthouse with a view like St Peter gets from his gates, serving delicate, feminine food in a venue steeped in culture.

We went to Tate Modern's private view of their Duchamp, Man Ray and Picabia exhibition. Our general feeling was that the three of them were essentially very witty, artistic commentators on the world of art and culture. They could almost be seen as the grand fathers of post-modernism. It's an exhibition full of clever parodies, knowing pastiches and inspired cultural commentary. We pottered upstairs to the buzzing restaurant to chat about all the ideas we'd had on our way round.

We had cured salmon and smoked duck for starter. The duck came with a chicory salad with a bitter orange dressing. It made for a dish full of clashing contrasts. Sweet, smokey duck punched in the face by the bitter salad... in a pleasing way.

Cowie's salmon was delicious. Cured in a lime dressing it was delicately balanced and as feminine as starters come. Tom Ilic's manly offal this was not! These starters oozed artistic, feline charm. Not the kind of food you want when you've just come back from rugby training. More the kind of grub you want to look at, inhale and not get fat! I swear you could eat these dishes all day and lose weight!

I had a Dover sole with a gorgeous caper butter sauce. the flesh teased away from the bone like only sole does. Soft, delicate and buttery, it was the perfect follow up to my bitter sweet duck. Cowie had an attractive piece of trout in a thin vegetable broth. Cowie was in heaven. It's the kind of meal that girls like Cowie crave. Light, interesting, attractive and well balanced. You get home not weighed down with the hefty fare you get at places like the Anchor and Hope and Tom Ilic.

The blue pill or the red pill... there's a time and a place for both.Swallow the blue pill and you emerge in a dungeon serving offal, greasy meat and portions so large you feel like you're in Las Vegas.

Choose the red pill and you're whisked off to a penthouse with a view like St Peter gets from his gates, serving delicate, feminine food in a venue steeped in culture.

We went to Tate Modern's private view of their Duchamp, Man Ray and Picabia exhibition. Our general feeling was that the three of them were essentially very witty, artistic commentators on the world of art and culture. They could almost be seen as the grand fathers of post-modernism. It's an exhibition full of clever parodies, knowing pastiches and inspired cultural commentary. We pottered upstairs to the buzzing restaurant to chat about all the ideas we'd had on our way round.

We had cured salmon and smoked duck for starter. The duck came with a chicory salad with a bitter orange dressing. It made for a dish full of clashing contrasts. Sweet, smokey duck punched in the face by the bitter salad... in a pleasing way.

Cowie's salmon was delicious. Cured in a lime dressing it was delicately balanced and as feminine as starters come. Tom Ilic's manly offal this was not! These starters oozed artistic, feline charm. Not the kind of food you want when you've just come back from rugby training. More the kind of grub you want to look at, inhale and not get fat! I swear you could eat these dishes all day and lose weight!

I had a Dover sole with a gorgeous caper butter sauce. the flesh teased away from the bone like only sole does. Soft, delicate and buttery, it was the perfect follow up to my bitter sweet duck. Cowie had an attractive piece of trout in a thin vegetable broth. Cowie was in heaven. It's the kind of meal that girls like Cowie crave. Light, interesting, attractive and well balanced. You get home not weighed down with the hefty fare you get at places like the Anchor and Hope and Tom Ilic.

The blue pill or the red pill... there's a time and a place for both.

Buddha Jazz - Modern vietnamese restaurant by lenalouise

lenalouise — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:31:44 +0000

Review by lenalouise

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7737 1888

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

Tags: vietnamese, chinese, good value

Iâ¬"ve been meaning to try this place out for a while and eventually went with the ex last week. Itâ¬"s another Vietnamese place â¬ they seem to be popping up everywhere now. Itâ¬"s a lot more trendy than your typical Asian, family-owned restaurant and I was pleasantly surprised by how nicely decorated it is. Thereâ¬"s one main room with a smaller long room at the back, presumably used for private parties but I can see myself sitting in there in the day sipping on coffee with a good book in the near future!

They have the usual things on a Vietnamese menuâ¬¦ spring rolls, soft shell crab, pho noodle soups, Vietnamese chicken curry and also some dim sum. I wasnâ¬"t too hungry so I went for the Banh Xeo which is a thin, crepe-like pancake filled with pork, prawns and bean sprouts and served with fish sauce and fresh herbs. It was so tasty and actually really healthy as well. I canâ¬"t wait to go again to try the other things on the menu!

Iâ¬"ve been meaning to try this place out for a while and eventually went with the ex last week. Itâ¬"s another Vietnamese place â¬ they seem to be popping up everywhere now. Itâ¬"s a lot more trendy than your typical Asian, family-owned restaurant and I was pleasantly surprised by how nicely decorated it is. Thereâ¬"s one main room with a smaller long room at the back, presumably used for private parties but I can see myself sitting in there in the day sipping on coffee with a good book in the near future!

They have the usual things on a Vietnamese menuâ¬¦ spring rolls, soft shell crab, pho noodle soups, Vietnamese chicken curry and also some dim sum. I wasnâ¬"t too hungry so I went for the Banh Xeo which is a thin, crepe-like pancake filled with pork, prawns and bean sprouts and served with fish sauce and fresh herbs. It was so tasty and actually really healthy as well. I canâ¬"t wait to go again to try the other things on the menu!

Hiba - Excellent Lebanese by breathingdust

breathingdust — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:54:33 +0000

Review by breathingdust

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7357 9633

Website: www.hibarestaurant.com

Tags: lively, middle eastern, good value

I've been here a few times now and I'm already keen to go back.

The decor is very modern, lots of wood and feels very classy. It always seems busy but I've never had a problem getting a table but it might be an idea to book if you're not local. I had a selection of meze type dishes like baba ganoush, lebanese salad (very spicy but yum), little spicy sasuages and some plates of chicken and lamb shish all of which have been excellent. They have some lovely fresh juices on offer (the strawberry is great) and you are presented with baklava on the house when you leave.

Prices are very reasonable, considering the classy decor of the place I always feel like I've had a bargain!

I've been here a few times now and I'm already keen to go back.

The decor is very modern, lots of wood and feels very classy. It always seems busy but I've never had a problem getting a table but it might be an idea to book if you're not local. I had a selection of meze type dishes like baba ganoush, lebanese salad (very spicy but yum), little spicy sasuages and some plates of chicken and lamb shish all of which have been excellent. They have some lovely fresh juices on offer (the strawberry is great) and you are presented with baklava on the house when you leave.

Prices are very reasonable, considering the classy decor of the place I always feel like I've had a bargain!