Latest reviews by char23's friends

Roka - review by alfelstead

Thu, 03 May 2007 12:12:12 +0000

Roka - review by alfelstead

Rating: 4.0

Location: 37 Charlotte St, W1T 1RR, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7580 6464

Website: http://www.rokarestaurant.com

Tags: lively, seafood, business, crowded, japanese, expensive, romantic

I have been to Roka twice - once to paint it and the second time to have lunch. I am a fan of sushi so it was difficult not to like the food. It's owned by the same people as Zuma, except Roka has a less formal atmosphere and is a great place for a business lunch. It's much brighter than Zuma with large windows looking out onto Charlotte Street. The staff seemed friendly and were happy to provide me with a free lunch when I painted there - I think they were all amused by my depictions of the staff and customers! Roka has a very cool dining area downstairs which has a completely different atmosphere to the upstairs sushi bar. I haven't eaten there at night but it's quite dark and I imagine a great place to take a date. Definitely one to check out.

The Farm - review by alfelstead

Tue, 01 May 2007 16:52:22 +0000

The Farm - review by alfelstead

Rating: 4.0

Location: 18 Farm Lane, SW6 1PP, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7381 3331

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

Tags: jazz, gastro pub, family & home feel, good value, friendly, romantic, cool, live music

I went to The Farm on a weekday night recently and was very impressed.

The food was much better than I would have expected and the decor was classy and comfortable with friendly staff.

They also have live music on Sunday afternoons with very talented musicians which creates a great atmosphere.

Little Bay - review by alfelstead

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:29:41 +0000

Little Bay - review by alfelstead

Rating: 3.0

Location: 140 Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6 2UL, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7751 3133

Tags: romantic, british, family & home feel, cheap eat, good value, fun, brasserie, friendly staff, restaurant

Little Bay is the perfect venue if you are strapped for cash. Whenever I take friends there, they are amazed by the outrageous and fun decor, the super friendly staff and the excellent service. The food is very good too. The one on York road is more fun in that it has opera singers that walk around the restaurant in the evening serenading the customers which is either romantic or highly amusing depending on your character.

Great as a party venue - you can climb up ladders to sit in throned private areas or have a huge table and take over the restaurant.

Even though it is inexpensive, if you are taken there you will not feel short-changed, the place has so much character that it is a must see. You will leave wondering how they can survive with such a great menu whilst charging such small prices.