Latest reviews by Discerning1

Cafe Strudel

Discerning1 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:32:31 +0000

Rating: 4.7

Location: 429 Upper Richmond Road, SW14 7PJ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8487 9800

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

Tags: romantic, family & home feel, good value

Hidden GemI canâ¬"t believe we waited so long to try this place. We had breakfast here on Saturday morning. My fried eggs on seeded bread were very good, as was the coffee, but my wifeâ¬"s scrambled eggs were perhaps the best Iâ¬"ve ever tasted.

Pastries etc looked fantastic and the cheesecake was divine.

Service was efficient and very friendly.

Their lunch and dinner menus looked very interesting. I canâ¬"t wait to go back.

Caldesi in Campagna

Discerning1 — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:19:05 +0000

Rating: 5.0

Location: Old Mill Lane, SL6 2BG, Bray, United Kingdom

Phone: 01628 788500

Website: http://www.campagna.caldesi.com/

Tags: italian, family & home feel, good value, romantic

Exceptionally good.Got treated to lunch here during Easter Weekend. I have been fortunate to eat at some fantastic restaurantsâ¬¦ this must be one of my top 10 mealsâ¬¦ I doubt lâ¬"ll ever forget it!

If you go, try the sea bass ravioli. Enjoy.

Mirch Masala

Discerning1 — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:11:11 +0000

Rating: 5.0

Location: 3 Hammersmith Road, W14 8XJ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7602 4555

Website: www.mirchmasalarestaurant.co.uk

Tags: cheap eat, family & home feel

Excellent every time!This small chain has just brought its magic to Kensington (Olympia). I have waited until we had eaten there a few times before writing this review.

My wife and I have now been there on our own and have introduced various friendsâ¬¦ I can say the food has been fantastic every time. My personal favourites are the perfectly-spiced grilled lamb chops and the saag ghosht (spinach curry with boneless lamb). For dessert, try the creamy kheer (rice pudding)â¬¦ if you have any space left.

We used to travel to the Mirch Masala in Tooting or long established places in Aldgate East for proper Pakistani food. There is absolutely no need anymore.

Maki

Discerning1 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:56:12 +0000

Rating: 4.4

Location: 147-149 Kew Road, TW9 2PN, Richmond Upon Thames, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8605 3679

Tags: japanese, good value

Best Japanese for miles - absolutely fantastic!All four of us loved it.

What a refreshing change. A perfect combination of superb food, great ambience and friendly service.

Keep it up!

Matsuba

Discerning1 — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:24:42 +0000

Rating: 4.0

Location: 10 Red Lion Street, TW9 1RW, Richmond Upon Thames, United Kingdom

Tags: Japanese

What disgraceful service! They overbook tables which has meant a table booked for 9.15pm has not been available until almost 10pm, and that after much complaining. Despite this, we returned a few weeks later. Very long gaps between dishes, some of which had to be chased. And rudeness beyond belief. Diners at two other tables had issues as well. The high staff turnover says something too!
Not going back in a hurry. There is no shortage of good restaurants keen on offering genuine hospitality