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Review by jezirwin

Rating: 4.00
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I visited 'Roast' for breakfast mid-week and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The location, overlooking the Borough markets makes for an excellent atmosphere.

I had the 'Full Borough' (bacon, eggs, sausages, mushroom and black pudding) which was, as expected - big, filling and tasty. My cousin and aunt had kippers which they enjoyed.

The service was excellent, while it wasn't cheap it wasn't exorbitant either, it cost about £35 for the three of us.]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 21:58:09 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12e81/roast/1169w81773817240 jezirwin 51.50423215572 -0.090857432540792 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12e81/roast/1z48y8
Review by Litro_K

Rating: 4.00
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I haven't eaten here yet but soon will. I've visited twice, to have drinks in the long bar at the front of the building, the beautiful Floral Hall. It overlooks Borough Market in its entirety and seems to remain strangely quiet even on Saturday afternoons when the marketplace is rammed with people. For me, that makes it an incredibly appealing place to go and people-watch and I've dragged friends here for a drink when the usual haunts (The Market Porter, Brindisa) have been too full. Everyone who has been wants to go back, so I guess that says something!]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 14:46:09 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12e81/roast/1z48y81155668208 Litro_K 51.50423215572 -0.090857432540792 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12e81/roast/1m15a8
Review by DanWilkinson

Rating: 4.00
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Now, I'm not normally one for breakfast on a weekday. I tend not to properly wake up until some time after I've got to work and the second coffee's starting to kick in (unless I've been to Monmouth on the way in, in which case I'm reaching full speed as I walk through the door). This means that dealing with solid food before lunchtime is something of an unwelcome challenge, normally.

However, mutually stacked diaries led to me meeting at Roast for a working breakfast recently, and very impressed we all were too. Full 'Boroughs' all round, with stunning sausages, meaty bacon and excellent black pudding (nicely crisped on the outside). Only criticism of mine would be that the fried bread was perhaps a little on the greasy side, but I suppose comments like that of a fried breakfast are a bit like handing out speeding tickets at the Formula 1.

They do a good-looking range of coffees and teas, notably my colleague's jasmine tea, which contained a full jasmine flower in the cup - very impressive, if arguably a rather unusual order in this context. As for the rest, it looks similarly satisfying, and from the menu it looks like the rest of the day is too. I know this is probably on the expensive side, but it's a really nice setting, the ingredients are absolutely top notch and, on my visit at least, the signs of a deft touch in the kitchen were clearly apparent.

And the Market Porter across the way is open at this time in the morning too, so one could, if one were so inclined, roll out from breakfast in time for a cheeky pint before work.

Not me though. Honest guv. ]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:23:55 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12e81/roast/1m15a82019308061 DanWilkinson 51.50423215572 -0.090857432540792 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12e81/roast/1465x7
Review by alba

Rating: 4.00
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The first time I went to roast was a Saturday afternoon. I though the place was cosy and very beautiful. We got a table close to the windows (these are the best but you have to arrive before 10,00-11,00 to get one). The service was just perfect and the food excellent. It may be a little bit expensive but everything is good quality and I thin k it's worth to visit at least once. I enjoyed the Special Borough market which was 12 £ but I could not eat anything else for at least 8 hours!]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:36:01 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12e81/roast/1465x7144540648 alba 51.50423215572 -0.090857432540792 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12e81/roast/155468
Review by lenalouise

Rating: 3.00
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This British restaurant is not bad. The interior is modern and nicely decorated with an open kitchen (behind a glass wall). The staff are extremely friendly and efficient which is what you come to expect from this type of place.

The food was not as amazing as I expected it to be. I had a smoked salmon starter which was tasty but not orgasmic. For mains I had steak and kidney pudding. The pastry on top was very thick and stodgy like it wasn't rolled out thin enough. Slightly disappointing but the filling was satisfyingly tender and rich. I then shared a cheeseboard with my friend and was very pleased with it.

I would maybe come here again if money wasn't an issue but I don't think the food is exceptional enough for the price you pay.]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:50:41 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12e81/roast/155468725026142 lenalouise 51.50423215572 -0.090857432540792 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12e81/roast/1213t7
Review by paulcollins

Rating: 4.00
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Opened in a blaze of publicity a couple of years ago, Roast has had some mixed reviews. A winter Saturday night was a great time to go, and the atmosphere was superb.

Traditional English cuisine with a twist, attentive service and a good wine list combine to make this a spectacular experience. Even so, I felt a little put out by the size of the bill.]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:41:32 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12e81/roast/1213t71425547096 paulcollins 51.50423215572 -0.090857432540792 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12e81/roast/1q81u8
Review by jo104

Rating: 4.00
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This restaurant specialises in the good old English roast, although it does excellent fish dishes as well. There is great views from both sides of this fabulous restaurant being the view of St Pauls on the one side & the bustling Bourough market on the other. I came here at lunch time on market day & if your request for a window seat is granted the market hustle & bustle is your view, alternatively if you visit for dinner then you would prefer the other side of the restaurant offering views of St Pauls with the city lights.

The food is delicious and the service is good. We ate in the floral hall, the flower shaped window came from Covent garden.

I had the honey & port roasted ham which was divine. At this restaurant you can sample some British wines and of course all the meat is British. They offer a breakfast menu as well as high tea menu.

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