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Rating: 2.8

Location: 30 Orford Road, E17 9NJ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8521 5279

Website: http://www.eat17.co.uk/

Tags: expensive, british, pretentious

what an improvementI gave this restaurant a bad review in April, Chris, the owner contacted me personally to apologise and invited me back - last night I took him up on the offer and am pleased to say vast improvements have been made. The service was great, very professional and friendly. Unlike before the tables were not sticky - everything was clean and fresh. The food was fantastic, wonderful moules to start with and equally great jerk chicken and succulent rib eye. Am glad I gave it another try and suggest anyone else who had a bad experience in the past, gives it another go. We will definately be going back. Thanks Chris for great customer care.]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:21:48 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1c3468h/eat-171730630931 DebE17 expensive british pretentious 51.582465 -0.013056 Balans http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1v32k8z/balans

Rating: 3.9

Location: 34 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TR, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7439 3309

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

Tags: lively, crowded, brasserie

Cocktail or two (or even 3)Recommend eating here pre-theatre (or any other time) - during the week any of their fantastic cocktails are 2 for the price of 1 between 5pm and 6pm - an offer too good to miss. Moving on to the food - it is always is of a good standard - the waiting staff are friendly and there is a great vibe and atmosphere in the restaurant. ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:51:54 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1v32k8z/balans686632279 DebE17 lively crowded brasserie 51.512992787086 -0.13228681924337 Cottons http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/132cj7/cottons

Rating: 4.7

Location: 55 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AN, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7485 8388

Tags: lively, african & caribbean, good value

Jerk it upI've been to a few Caribbean restaurants, and think Cottons' reign supreme. I've never had any complaints here, my favourite dish is the Jerk Platter.

A fantastic array of rums and lively environment.

Cottons have now opened another restaurant in Islington, in an ex-pub, although this isn't as lively, the food is just as good, and its easier to park the car.]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:47:24 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/132cj7/cottons735125379 DebE17 lively african & caribbean good value 51.542969046673 -0.15124991820583 Ristorante Gotico http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/189pu7/ristorante-gotico

Rating: 1.0

Location: 62 High Street, E11 2RJ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8530 4245

YukThe worst Italian restaurant I have been to.

The staff are miserable, the menu is in a timewarp, and the food is rough.

Visit at your peril!!!!]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:41:05 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/189pu7/ristorante-gotico263802235 DebE17 51.576909515571 0.027165412902832 El Toro Loco http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1682r8c/el-toro-loco

Rating: 4.0

Location: 7 Cambridge Parkk, E11 2PU, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8518 8111

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

Spainish/Tapas RestaurantOnce again standards vary, on a busy weekend they don't cope too well, excessive wait for order to be taken and food can be luke-warm but have been there on other nights and had great tapas.

Avoid the Sangria as it is like flavoured water with no taste.

Nice touch at the weekends is a live Spainish singer.

Shame that sometimes it fails to deliver as the staff are so nice.]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:39:14 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1682r8c/el-toro-loco683230138 DebE17 51.57498921177 0.026049613952637 Hadley House http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1h22q80/hadley-house

Rating: 3.3

Location: 27 High Street, E11 2AA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8989 8855

Tags: expensive

Hit & MissI've eaten here a few times and the service and standard of food does tend to vary. When its good, its great, but on a poor night it is frustrating as prices are a bit on the high side. I think its best to avoid weekends as they don't cope too well when the restaurant is crowded.]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:34:03 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1h22q80/hadley-house1447981476 DebE17 expensive 51.579309781231 0.024375915527344 Gastrodome http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1q13k8j/gastrodome

Rating: 3.0

Location: 17 High Street, E11 2AA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8518 8516

Tags: lively, cheap eat, brasserie

Good valueI recommend a Tuesday night when ladies only can eat 2 for the price of 1,a bit sexist I know for the boys, but I'm not complaining! The food doesn't set the world on fire, but for the price it's good value for a cheap night out.]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:31:34 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1q13k8j/gastrodome724088993 DebE17 lively cheap eat brasserie 51.579256443371 0.02446174621582 Naman Restaurant http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1q23k71/naman-restaurant

Rating: 4.5

Location: 157 High St, E11 2RL, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8532 2845

Tags: vietnamese, expensive

FantasticMust agree with the other review, the decor is outstanding, from the outside the restaurant doesn't look that impressive,but inside makes up for it. The food is very good and the service of a good standard. Would recommend this place.]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:28:37 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1q23k71/naman-restaurant259054397 DebE17 vietnamese expensive 51.576296094009 0.027379989624023 English's of Brighton http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/brighton/restaurant/1o42r8g/english-s-of-brighton

Rating: 4.0

Location: 29-31 East Street, BN1 1HL, Brighton, United Kingdom

Phone: 01273 327980

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

Tags: romantic, seafood, expensive

Great SeafoodThis is my must visit restaurant whenever I'm in Brighton. The Lobster Thermidor is to die for!! It's not cheap here but the seafood and the service are of a high quality.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:02:43 +0000 /review/uk/brighton/restaurant/1o42r8g/english-s-of-brighton872019291 DebE17 romantic seafood expensive 50.820643837998 -0.140174641963 Patpong Thai Restaurant http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1q73f7w/patpong-thai-restaurant

Rating: 4.0

Location: 146-148 Station Road, E4 6AN, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8524 7065

Tags: thai

Great ThaiI've been eating here since the restaurant first opened and am pleased to say that standards remain high.

I've been to a few Thai restaurants and this is one of my favourites.

Recommended you book at the start of the week if you want a table on a Saturday night as gets very busy.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:59:19 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1q73f7w/patpong-thai-restaurant25036412 DebE17 thai 51.633042513866 0.00823974609375 Godots Bistro http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1q83f74/godots-bistro

Rating: 1.0

Location: 139 Station Road, E4 6AG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8529 6235

Tags: brasserie

Past its bestI remember this as a great little wine bar/restaurant in the 90's but sadly it hasn't moved on from then. The service is amauterish and the food very nondescript. There are much better options to try along Station Road]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:52:32 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1q83f74/godots-bistro717509690 DebE17 brasserie 51.633042513866 0.008540153503418 One The Avenue Indian http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1q63f7x/one-the-avenue-indian

Rating: 5.0

Location: 1 The Avenue, E4 9LB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8531 0404

Tags: indian, good value

Modern IndianGreat food and friendly staff. One of the best Indian restaurants to be found in Waltham Forest.The decoration is modern - A flock wallpaper free zone!!!!!]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:49:26 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1q63f7x/one-the-avenue-indian1128501753 DebE17 indian good value 51.608742725953 0.00025749206542969 Shelz Restaurant & Bar http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1c44f8p/shelz-restaurant-and-bar

Rating: 4.8

Location: 491-493 Hale End Road, E4 9PT, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8523 5655

Website: http://www.lashelz.com

Tags: indian, good value

modern IndianThis is one of the better Indian Restaurants to be found in Waltham Forest, comparable to The Avenue, just around the cortner. The food is great and the decoration modern and contemporary. ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:45:15 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1c44f8p/shelz-restaurant-and-bar432381904 DebE17 indian good value 51.607249 0.000395 L'Artista Ristorante Italiano http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1q63e8w/l-artista-ristorante-italiano

Rating: 5.0

Location: 162-164 Station Road, E4 6AN, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8529 0435

Great ItalianMy favourite Italian - great food and friendly, attentive staff. Highly recommended]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:40:41 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1q63e8w/l-artista-ristorante-italiano219797431 DebE17 51.633909 0.010592 Ark Fish Restaurant http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1282f6w/ark-fish-restaurant

Rating: 4.3

Location: 142 Hermon Hill, E18 1QH, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8989 5345

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

Great Sea FoodI have been eating at The Ark a few years now, since it first opened. Standards remain high. Excellent fresh seafood and reasonably priced. Highly recommend the shellfish platter.]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:31:20 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1282f6w/ark-fish-restaurant328809188 DebE17 51.587785 0.028082