Latest reviews by gtisi

An Nam

gtisi — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:24:36 +0000

Rating: 5.0

Location: Wing Yip Centre, CR0 4RF, Croydon, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8688 3300

Website: http://www.annamrestaurant.com

Tags: Vietnamese

The Other Gem At The Wing YipA trip to the Wing Yip centre is rewarded with not one but two great oriental restaurants. Along with the old favourite of the Tai Tung Chinese restaurant is this Vietnamese gem. Go into the centre up the stairs and at the back you will not be disappointed. On a Sunday if the queue is too much for Dim Sum downstairs go and try the Â£14.95 Vietnamese Steam Buffet and steam your own food at your table. A wonderful experience!

The Jack In The Green Inn

gtisi — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:01:51 +0000

Rating: 4.5

Location: , EX5 2EE, Exeter, United Kingdom

Website: http://www.jackinthegreen.uk.com/

Perfect Lunch StopI discovered this place quite by accident when trying to find a suitable place for lunch on a drive down to Cornwall about six or seven years ago. What a gem! Since then I have used it each time I've gone down to the West Country.

This has to be one of the best gastropubs in the country with quite a good wine list. Since I have started using it, it has won many awards including a Michelin Bib Gourmand, so I obviously am not alone in raving about this place.....

www.jackinthegreen.uk.com

Gidleigh Park

gtisi — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:39:44 +0000

Rating: 5.0

Location: Chagford, TQ13 8HH, Chagford, United Kingdom

Website: http://www.gidleigh.com/

Simply StunningApproached down a very long winding drive off the road. You finally round a corner to be met by a beautiful old country house. The restaurant is part of a hotel but is open to non residents and Micheal Caines provided me with nearly my finest culinary experience only beaten by "Ramsay". This place richly deserves its two Michelin stars and I wouldn't be surprised for it to make it to the three the next time the list is out.

Upon arrival we were taken into a fine sitting room for drinks and canapes. We then went into a bay window area overlooking the lovely garden and sat a table that felt like we were in our own private dining area. The food was sublime, one of my dining mates being reduced to tears by his steak it was that good, and the wines were divine. I would recommend chosing the cheese as this was truly great. The big surprise is that it was less than Â£60 a head, true it was lunch and two of the usual big drinkers, myself included, were the designated drivers (the only down side being the out of the way location meaning someone has to drive unless you stay at the hotel.......now there's a thought for the future)and we chose the prix fixe menu as it was Easter Sunday, but nevertheless it was astonishing value for the experiece that we had.

If you are down in the West Country give it a try you will not be disappointed.

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

gtisi — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:16:25 +0000

Rating: 4.9

Location: 68 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HP, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7352 4441

Website: http://www.gordonramsay.com

Tags: expensive, british

One of the Best Restaurants in the WorldI haven't had a chance to eat at the other acclaimed English contender to the crown, "The Fat Duck" at Bray, nor even the usual winner, "El Bulli" in Roses, but I do want to give them both a go at some time. Here's hoping for a lottery win.

However, Ramsay is the best place I have ever eaten - period. I can see why it's got those three little Michelin stars. I went with eight mates for a 40th Birthday treat. We had to have the tasting menu. Eight courses of delight followed! My taste buds have never thanked me so much. The wine list was reasonable too with some good finds for not too much, although there were one or two that I would have needed a second mortgage to even have considered. For the experience and the fact that we were treated like royalty for over four hours, I thought the Â£160 a head bill was very reasonable. If only I could afford to eat here more often.......

Do yourself a favour and try it, just the once, you will not be disappointed.

Chez Bruce

gtisi — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:54:08 +0000

Rating: 4.7

Location: 2 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8672 0114

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

Well worth a visitA very fine place to dine. Well cooked, well presented food matched to an excellent wine list and not too pricey for a restaurant of this standard.

Oaks Park Cafe

gtisi — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:23:24 +0000

Rating: 5.0

Location: Oaks Park, Croydon Lane, SM7 3BA, Banstead, United Kingdom

The best cafe for miles aroundThis does the BEST breakfasts anywhere in Croydon or Sutton boroughs.

Todays Cafe

gtisi — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:15:09 +0000

Rating: 4.0

Location: 267 Brighton Road, CR2 6EN, South Croydon, United Kingdom

Tags: cosy, proper food, good brew

Great little cafeA little difficult to park, try the road beside the Bus Station, but does a good breakfast.

Beefy Boys

gtisi — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:11:39 +0000

Rating: 4.0

Location: 117 Lower Addiscombe Road, CR0 6PU, Croydon, United Kingdom

Top breakfast cafeI use this place frequently and it serves a great breakfast.

Depa Indiana

gtisi — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:54:18 +0000

Rating: 5.0

Location: 5 Derby Road, CR0 3SE, Croydon, United Kingdom

Tags: quiet, cheap eat, indian

A hidden gem!I finally managed to drag my wife to this restaurant last night. This has taken some cajoling as this part of West Croydon is not everyone's first choice of a night. Situated opposite West Croydon station is this delightful little Bangladeshi. Give it a go. Don't forget to try some of the Bangladeshi sepcialties.

Beer Circus

gtisi — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:56:46 +0000

Rating: 5.0

Location: 282 High Street, CR0 1NG, Croydon, United Kingdom

Tags: beer, Belgium, Belgian

The BEST place for beer in CroydonDoes what it says on the tin. Beer, beer and more beer as well as often a couple of interesting ciders to boot. Check out the massive list of different, mainly Belgian, beers that is found on the bar. I've spent some time in Belgium and Northern France and this place provides all the atmosphere of any beer establishment I've found there. Beer Circus, despite (or because of?) its location slightly away from the centre of Croydon, is often quiet, the decor is rather bare. Not many places as specialist as this one, so if you like your Belgian beer give it a look.

All Bar One

gtisi — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:15:30 +0000

Rating: 3.0

Location: 10 Park Lane, CR0 1JA, Croydon, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 86861033

Your average ABOExactly what you can expect from an All Bar One, even down to the cranking up of the music at 7:30pm on the dot (why do they do that?) which only serves to increase the level of the conversation because you can't here your neighbour.

Davys

gtisi — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:07:22 +0000

Rating: 4.5

Location: 122 North End, CR0 1UD, Croydon, United Kingdom

A lovely little hideawayThe best wine bar in Croydon. The Wine Vaults is part of the Davy's chain and is an oasis in the centre of Croydon's busy shopping area. Useful little meeting areas and function possibilities make this popular at times for celebrations, but you can find yourself one of only a handful of people on the place even on a Friday. The great advantage that this has over the likes of All Bar One is that at least you can here your neighbour when in conversation!

Il Ponte Ristorante

gtisi — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:02:27 +0000

Rating: 3.0

Location: 91-101 High Street, CR0 1QF, Croydon, United Kingdom

Tags: italian, good value, pretentious

Pizza under the FlyoverFine as far as it goes for the Croydon branch of this chain. Exactly what you expect from a formulaic Italian restaurant.

Cockney's Of Croydon

gtisi — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:57:13 +0000

Rating: 3.0

Location: 82 Church St, CR0 1RB, Croydon, United Kingdom

Tags: cheap eat, british, family & home feel

Good traditional Pie and MashExactly what you expect from Croydon's only traditional Pie and Mash shop. Bench seating, pie, mash, jellied eels and liquor. 'Nuff said!

Il Cavallino

gtisi — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:53:57 +0000

Rating: 3.5

Location: 89 Lower Addiscombe Road, CR0 6PT, Croydon, United Kingdom

Tags: italian, good value, friendly

Appearances can be deceptiveThis restaurant suffers by being in a dreary parade of shops and restaurants on the way to Addiscombe from East Croydon. It even looks a bit like a seventies trattoria, but go past all that and you will be pleasantly surprised. The welcome is friendly and the staff are attentive without being overbearing. The food is freshly prepared and tasty whether that is pasta, pizza or from the grill. The wine list covers all the Italian bases you need. The prices are reasonable. A little hidden treat.