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Grove Lock - review by sallybally

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:34:33 +0000

Grove Lock - review by sallybally

Rating: 2.0

Location: The Grove Lock, LU7 0QU, Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Phone: 01525 380940

The pub is lovely. The interior creates a wonderful warm atmosphere.

The big let down here is the food.

I ordered a chicken ceasar salad as a main course for about Â£9.95. I was served what looked like a piece of reformed breaded chicken and about 4 limp soggy lettuce leaves, 5 croutons, no parmeasan and a watery dressing.

There don't seem to be any minus star options to rate the food so I just cannot give an honest rating.

Grove Lock - review by sallybally

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:34:33 +0000

Grove Lock - review by sallybally

Rating: 2.0

Location: The Grove Lock, LU7 0QU, Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Phone: 01525 380940

Grove Lock - review by sallybally

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:34:33 +0000

Grove Lock - review by sallybally

Rating: 2.0

Location: The Grove Lock, LU7 0QU, Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Phone: 01525 380940

Grove Lock - review by sallybally

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:34:33 +0000

Grove Lock - review by sallybally

Rating: 2.0

Location: The Grove Lock, LU7 0QU, Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Phone: 01525 380940

The Ivy - review by Esther_Laurence

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:34:49 +0000

The Ivy - review by Esther_Laurence

Rating: 4.7

Location: 1 West St, WC2H 9NQ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7836 4751

Website: http://www.the-ivy.co.uk/

Tags: lively, good value, expensive

Went there wearing sunglasses indoors. People will think youâ¬"re a celebrity, a tw@t or maybe even both. Five of us ate Â£533.00 worth of food and it was absolutely worth every penny. Highly recommended, if a little noisy.

The Alford Arms - review by Brem

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:34:42 +0000

The Alford Arms - review by Brem

Rating: 5.0

Location: Frithsden, HP1 3DD, Berkhamsted, United Kingdom

Phone: 01442 864480

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

The Alford Arms is probably one of the best places I have ever eaten, it is wonderful and over all the times I have ever been there I have never had a complaint. You would never come across the pub if you didnt know it was there or unless you were recommended. They have a fantasic selection on their menu, and will always be happy to change anything for you, one time I was unsure on what type of potatoe to have and they insisted on me trying the two types before I chose, and so brought a small dish with each type in for me to try before I ordered, what service! I have also arranged for my parents to eat there and I paid for whatever they wanted without them knowing until the end of their meal and they were very helpful, billed me and sent me a receipt, great. If you are tempted with eating here, then do not hesitate, you will not be dissapointed, but my recommendation would be to book very early if you want to eat in the resturant as they get very booked up, even weeks ahead, fab place, also have nice seating outdoors. One word of advice if you are getting a taxi, book the return in advance, you rarely get a signal on your mobile there, although they do have a pay phone in the bar.

Suzie Wong - review by Artemidor

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:04:02 +0000

Suzie Wong - review by Artemidor

Rating: 2.7

Location: 16 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TL, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7434 3544

Tags: thai

If you go to London, and to Soho, you must try this restaurant. Their won-tons are the best thing in the world. It is Thai food: if you like it, you like it. If not, go for a burger or something else. Thai food is something trying for. Their flavours are so subtle. Sometimes people believe it is just pricey Chinese food. Philistines.

However, this restaurant is pricey. OK, it is not rubbish food, but for their prices I would have liked something better. Except the won-ton, of course. Maybe the best option is: go there, have the won-ton, and then head to Chinatown for something more. Do not get hungry.

Chez Gerard - review by nlh1309

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:50:15 +0000

Chez Gerard - review by nlh1309

Rating: 3.2

Location: 38 The Market, WC2E 8RF, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7379 0666

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

Tags: expensive

I absolutely love this place. It is in a great location and if you are by the window you can look out over the bustling piazza or Covent Garden. The restaurant is always busy and bustling with a great atmosphere. The food is really good- the steaks are great especially the chateaubriand (not sure of spelling!). They always cook the steak perfectly. It is quite expensive, as you have to pay a cover charge and also pay for things like the bread and olives. However, you can use you Tesco clubcard deals vouchers here which is great. I have been here about 5 times, including on New Years Eve and have always loved it.

Il Maschio at the Stag Inn - review by amandaharrison

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:26:59 +0000

Il Maschio at the Stag Inn - review by amandaharrison

Rating: 4.0

Location: The Green, Mentmore, LU7 0QF, Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Phone: 01296 668423

Website: http://www.ilmaschio.com

Tags: Italian, gluten-free, country, mature, family & home feel, beer garden, good value, pub, friendly, restaurant, lively

this is my local. not cheap and the pub is tiny but the restaurant and gardens are spacious.

Chez Gerard - review by mazphd

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:45:59 +0000

Chez Gerard - review by mazphd

Rating: 3.2

Location: 38 The Market, WC2E 8RF, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7379 0666

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

Tags: lively, french

I love the French. I love French food. More than those two deadly seductive combinations I LOVE the sunshine, friends, a view and people watching. Chez Gerard's has all the aforementioned. For what is described as 'superior French cuisine', the menu is too 'obvious' for my liking.

My starter of Gravadlax NorvÃ©gien (thats salmon and beetroot starter for you anglofiles) was overally mayo'd. Less salmon and more runny sauce. Which is a shame as by the time of serving (they were horrendously busy) I could have been seduced by a less than perfect soggy side salad. By the mains the chef had clearly up'd their game, and we were back on track. Flavours were fresh, my fish dish was particularly good, and friends steak was met with Mmmmm's and 'more'. or that could have been the effect of sun and wine.

Come dessert our party were a tad stuffed. And try as we might we didn't have room for the temptations on offer. Next time, less starters, more mains and room for dessert. And definately some more fun in the sun.

Cafe Boheme - review by DanWilkinson

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:49:13 +0000

Cafe Boheme - review by DanWilkinson

Rating: 4.0

Location: 13-17 Old Compton Street, W1D 5JQ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7734 0623

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

Tags: lively, frites, steak, good value, wine, crowded, soho, brasserie, french

It's 2330, you're in the mood for a classic steak frites and some good red wine to finish the night off. There is no better place in London to do just that than in the bustle and noise of CafÃ© Boheme.

I've probably been here more frequently than any other restaurant in London, and have yet to have an experience that wasn't right on the money. Speaking of which, when you can get away with Â£20-30 for a good sized, well-cooked meal with half-decent wine in Central London, life is good, no?

The Ivy - review by topruss

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:20:39 +0000

The Ivy - review by topruss

Rating: 4.7

Location: 1 West St, WC2H 9NQ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7836 4751

Website: http://www.the-ivy.co.uk/

Tags: good value

Love it , the best place for great food and even though you have to book well in advance its all worth it. These guys do the best sunday roast too

Cafe Boheme - review by topruss

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:35:31 +0000

Cafe Boheme - review by topruss

Rating: 4.0

Location: 13-17 Old Compton Street, W1D 5JQ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7734 0623

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

Great food but staf are RUDE , RUDE, RUDE !

Nobu - review by gastro1

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:16:16 +0000

Nobu - review by gastro1

Rating: 4.0

Location: 19 Old Park Lane, W1K 1LB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7447 4747

Website: http://www.noburestaurants.com/

Tags: lively, japanese, expensive

Now an institution but the quality of food and service has remained constant.

I try and go 3-4 times a year and just have all my favourite dishes with either sake or a top Alsace wine.

Go at lunch and try and get a table with a view of Hyde Park.

Avoid evenings as it's full of celebs or wannabe's as well as the Essex crowd who have a few quid.

Nobu - review by spacexyz

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:11:47 +0000

Nobu - review by spacexyz

Rating: 4.0

Location: 19 Old Park Lane, W1K 1LB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7447 4747

Website: http://www.noburestaurants.com/

Let's face it, whoever goes to Nobu a second time wants an experience and that is the bill.

Indeed the food is good because the raw material is very good quality and the standard of service is high but the price is just a double back flip of imagination, no matter how much glitter and hype their PR department wants to add.

The place, decoration-wise, felt to me soul-less, the service was good but man it is pretentious and posh.

Would i go again? if someone else pays then yes.