Latest reviews in St John's Wood, London, United Kingdom

Lord's Cricket Ground - Strange but beautiful by charlievenice

charlievenice — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:17:07 +0000

Review by charlievenice

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7289 1611

Website: http://www.mcc.org.uk/

I'd never been to a cricket match before, and, in retrospect, I perhaps should have become familiar with the rules before going. However, Lord's was extremely nice, and I found it to be a very civilised place in which to spend a day. I particularly liked the garden in the centre, although I found that the park-keepers took a particularly jobsworthy approach to the rules, and were ridiculously strict about visitors going for a wander on the lawns.

I was also unimpressed by the thugs in the centre who seemed determined to try to smack stones off sticks at the crowds sitting down at the edge. That no one had the guts to tell them to stop it speaks volume about Blair's Britain. Overall though, a fine day.I'd never been to a cricket match before, and, in retrospect, I perhaps should have become familiar with the rules before going. However, Lord's was extremely nice, and I found it to be a very civilised place in which to spend a day. I particularly liked the garden in the centre, although I found that the park-keepers took a particularly jobsworthy approach to the rules, and were ridiculously strict about visitors going for a wander on the lawns.

I was also unimpressed by the thugs in the centre who seemed determined to try to smack stones off sticks at the crowds sitting down at the edge. That no one had the guts to tell them to stop it speaks volume about Blair's Britain. Overall though, a fine day.

Grays Health & Fitness - I love this Place by Phil6

Phil6 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:21:59 +0000

Review by Phil6

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7483 4130

Website: http://www.graysfitness.com/

What a gym! The staff are really helpful and friendly. The equipment is top of the range Technogym stuff. I have got to know a lot of the personal trainers in the 5 years that i have been training at Grays and can say that they are a very experienced and knowledgable team of proffesionals many of whom have degrees in Osteopathy, Physiotherapy and Sports Science. Their Prices are very reasonable too. The only downside is that they don't have a swimming pool.What a gym! The staff are really helpful and friendly. The equipment is top of the range Technogym stuff. I have got to know a lot of the personal trainers in the 5 years that i have been training at Grays and can say that they are a very experienced and knowledgable team of proffesionals many of whom have degrees in Osteopathy, Physiotherapy and Sports Science. Their Prices are very reasonable too. The only downside is that they don't have a swimming pool.

Toresano - What a lovely restaurant by tanzanitelilac

tanzanitelilac — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:38:15 +0000

Review by tanzanitelilac

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7624 3217

Tags: spanish, live music, romantic

This restaurant is certainly small but is most certainly perfectly formed. To be honest I cannot fault anything. The service was great, I think we were served by everyone who was working that evening and we were coached in Spanish pronunciation! The menu made it difficult to make a choice although my other half had his heart set on paella so it was paella for two after some delicious starters of typical Spanish fare â¬ tortilla, aubergines and some glorious patatas bravas. Dessert was a lovely almond cake (him) and coconut ice cream (me).

We left almost believing that we were in Spain. That is until of course we stepped out into a light shower of rainâ¬¦
This restaurant is certainly small but is most certainly perfectly formed. To be honest I cannot fault anything. The service was great, I think we were served by everyone who was working that evening and we were coached in Spanish pronunciation! The menu made it difficult to make a choice although my other half had his heart set on paella so it was paella for two after some delicious starters of typical Spanish fare â¬ tortilla, aubergines and some glorious patatas bravas. Dessert was a lovely almond cake (him) and coconut ice cream (me).

We left almost believing that we were in Spain. That is until of course we stepped out into a light shower of rainâ¬¦

Osteria Stecca - Great contemporary Italian by Mez

Mez — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:14:42 +0000

Review by Mez

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7328 5014

Website: http://www.osteriastecca.com/

Tags: italian, romantic, good value

Fantastic Italian food with a contemporary spin.

The portions are smaller than usual but the menu is designed so that you can taste several dishes without burning your wallet. I indulged in a beef carpaccio starter, a lobster pasta main, a fillet & mash main and a dessert for less than Â£25-30, and the food was wonderful.

The waiters are all Italian, very friendly and with great attention to detail. The service was fantastic.

The restaurant itself has large windows and a terrace for the summer days.

Highly recommended!Fantastic Italian food with a contemporary spin.

The portions are smaller than usual but the menu is designed so that you can taste several dishes without burning your wallet. I indulged in a beef carpaccio starter, a lobster pasta main, a fillet & mash main and a dessert for less than Â£25-30, and the food was wonderful.

The waiters are all Italian, very friendly and with great attention to detail. The service was fantastic.

The restaurant itself has large windows and a terrace for the summer days.

Highly recommended!

The Salt House - Great gastro pub by Mez

Mez — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:49:23 +0000

Review by Mez

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7328 6626

Tags: relaxed, friendly, food

My friends are going to kill me for writing this review as they wanted to keep it secret (they did warn me), but I am compelled to share it in true TrustedPlaces spirit and style.

Iâ¬"ll keep it short: warm and cosy atmosphere, friendly staff (albeit a little slow sometimes), and delicious food make it a favourite of mine. Especially great for Sunday relaxation, fish & chips nâ¬" roast (not all to be consumed in one go!). The desserts are also to die for...

Have always eaten in the â¬Üpub/barâ¬" section (instead of the restaurant section) as I find it more informal, but great to be given the option for more special occasions..

My friends are going to kill me for writing this review as they wanted to keep it secret (they did warn me), but I am compelled to share it in true TrustedPlaces spirit and style.

Iâ¬"ll keep it short: warm and cosy atmosphere, friendly staff (albeit a little slow sometimes), and delicious food make it a favourite of mine. Especially great for Sunday relaxation, fish & chips nâ¬" roast (not all to be consumed in one go!). The desserts are also to die for...

Have always eaten in the â¬Üpub/barâ¬" section (instead of the restaurant section) as I find it more informal, but great to be given the option for more special occasions..

Royal China - Not the best royal china by Sangjune

Sangjune — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:43:28 +0000

Review by Sangjune

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7586 4280

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

Tags: chinese, expensive, takeaway

It is a decent place, but a little small. Foods are expensive. Foods are better in Baker st. royal china.It is a decent place, but a little small. Foods are expensive. Foods are better in Baker st. royal china.

Hiro - Good joint for the locals by mif

mif — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:59:26 +0000

Review by mif

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7372 6720

Tags: chinese, takeaway, good value

The proprietors of this restaurant are very friendly and helpful. We have ordered take-away or home delivery from them many times because a number of their dishes are good, inexpensive and it's nearby. You can eat in the restaurant too which is neatly kept. Our favourites are crispy chicken wings tossed with chilli, salt & pepper; crispy squid julienne; crispy aubergine; tom yam goong; fillet steak with black pepper sauce; and wok-fried beef ho-fun (flat rice noodles). They also offer 7 different set menus which are good value ranging from Â£10 to Â£27pp.The proprietors of this restaurant are very friendly and helpful. We have ordered take-away or home delivery from them many times because a number of their dishes are good, inexpensive and it's nearby. You can eat in the restaurant too which is neatly kept. Our favourites are crispy chicken wings tossed with chilli, salt & pepper; crispy squid julienne; crispy aubergine; tom yam goong; fillet steak with black pepper sauce; and wok-fried beef ho-fun (flat rice noodles). They also offer 7 different set menus which are good value ranging from Â£10 to Â£27pp.

Sofra - by gilka

gilka — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 17:34:32 +0000

Review by gilka

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7586 9889

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

Tags: turkish, toptable, terrace

The first time I have been there was when they have just opened. It was an amazing experience but sadly that did not last for a long time. Sofra has many branches and you can feel it. What I like about it is that you get some bread and humus at the beginning as a maze and it is delicious and also welcoming.
The food is mainly ok ,nothing exceptional. The mixed meet dish is quite alright.The first time I have been there was when they have just opened. It was an amazing experience but sadly that did not last for a long time. Sofra has many branches and you can feel it. What I like about it is that you get some bread and humus at the beginning as a maze and it is delicious and also welcoming.
The food is mainly ok ,nothing exceptional. The mixed meet dish is quite alright.

Oslo Court Restaurant - by highburysi

highburysi — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:58:13 +0000

Review by highburysi

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7722 8795

Tags: romantic, french, restaurant

Been Oslo court a few times over the years, little bit old skool but does have a certain charmBeen Oslo court a few times over the years, little bit old skool but does have a certain charm