• Added: 6th of April 2008
• Area: Marylebone
• Category: Restaurants

London W1U 5HN
020 7258 8595

belinda said
Minus a star for the Goats Cheese & Courgette Tart
Before lunching at Eat & 2 Veg today I would have given them 4 stars but my meal was soooooo bad that they have lost one whole star. Their Goats Cheese & Courgette Tart was so bad that I couldn't eat it. Sloppy half cooked onions & courgettes mixed with a dash of goats cheese that is melted through so that it is totally unrecognizable as cheese. The tart base however was nice, pity they couldn't actually cook the filling in the tart instead of slopping it in after. Then they top of the hot tart with lettuce leaves - my pet hate, tart = HOT, salad = COLD and never the twain shall meet, hot lettuce hmmmm.

But don't let that put you off this place, just stick to the burgers and breakfasts and you can't go wrong. Great juice, great coffee and (usually) great food.

• Added: 27th of January 2008
• Area: Kings Cross
• Category: Restaurants

London WC1X 9LR
020 7833 5040

belinda said
Have you seen my waitress?
My friend has been eager to visit Konstam for ages and we finally got to go last night. Unfortunately it did not live up to its hype. Service was appalling and food was so-so. Although they apologised for the 3 hours it took for us to have our meal, it simply was not good enough. The reason...everyone was seated at the same time...hello! everyone booked, there are no walk-ins here so not staggering your bookings if your kitchen cannot handle it is simply unacceptable.

Service was not attentive and we had to ask several times for things that were missing. Our waitress was run off her feet while 3 other staff stood behind the counter and chatted. When i asked one of these for my coffee, did he make it? no he went and found our waitress who had to make all our coffees while they watched. Its that team spirit that really makes the place.

Decor was... well kind of strange. the windows and ceilings were draped in those metal beads that you often see in Chelsea establishments and looked totally out of place in the old pub, I think the space had a great opportunity to make it something special and they totally missed it.

There were 5 of us and although I did enjoy my food everyone else was not impressed. I was however impressed with the English wine!

• Added: 27th of January 2008
• Area: Notting Hill
• Category: Restaurants

London W11 2PS
020 7229 1877

belinda said
Lots to Whine about
This is the first time we have been to the Wine Factory and our last. We were impressed with the decor (looks a tad 90's from the outside but a better feel inside) and the staff were friendly but value for money it is not. 4 of us for lunch, no wine, only water and only one course each, the bill was £80. The food was bland and unimpressive and I assume people come for the wine not the food? Unfortunately for us it was a business lunch so sampling the wine was not an option. I much prefer Negozio Classica across the road, sorry Wine Factory.

• Added: 24th of January 2008
• Area: Notting Hill
• Category: Food and Drink

London W11 2AA
020 7727 5030

belinda said
Willy Wonka Lookout!
Unusual and yummy chocolates ( in this chocolate shop, they are not a cafe but they do have hot chocolate.

Its a "select your own" set-up but don't go crazy as these chocolates are very expensive. My husband went a tad crazy when we first went there and we ended up with a box of chocolates for £30 (thats after I made him put some back!). Luckily these chocolates are so divine that you only need a couple to overdose.

They do these chocolate hearts where you can put a gift inside and they seal it up, very cute!

They used to have the most amazing chocolate fudge cake but it was made by some woman not by Melt and she stopped making it, get it back! it was divine.

They package the chocolate very nice so it always makes a great gift and you can sometime see the chocolates being made as the shop/kitchen is open.

• Added: 19th of January 2008
• Area: Holland Park
• Category: Restaurants

London W11 4LW
020 7229 8331

belinda said
Romantic and Special
Great restaurant, fantastic decor with different rooms decorated with different themes. We ate in the White Room, food was fantastic, service was professional and I would recommend this restaurant for a romantic dinner or if you need a special/quirky place to take someone.

• Added: 14th of January 2008
• Area: Notting Hill
• Category: Restaurants

London W11 2RS
020 7727 7770

belinda said
Great name!
Great decor, friendly staff and fresh tasty food. My only complaint is the lack of veggie options (but then they are French so I can't complain too much) and they need to change their menu more often. Otherwise a great choice for any night of the week.

• Added: 10th of January 2008
• Area: Notting Hill
• Category: Food and Drink

London W11 2DZ
020 7460 0766

belinda said
Bread Heaven
Heavenly bread, cakes and savory bits. Coffee is the best in Notting Hill I think along with their pain au chocolates. They have outside tables (with heaters) and limited seating inside (downstairs they have made into a comfy seating area but up top is not so comfy.

Totally mad on the weekend with the market crowd around but during the week you can usually get a table. If not grab some bread to take home, it is truly divine.

• Added: 10th of January 2008
• Area: Notting Hill
• Category: Restaurants

London W11 3LF
020 7243 4148

belinda said
Upmarket Mexican
We like this place and have been here a few times. Good looking place which is comfortable with friendly staff.

Food is always fresh and a good standard. They also do a brunch with a Mexican twist which is worth a try. Lots of Margaritas on the cocktail list (too bad I hate tequila!). I have never seen it very full but it has not been in the area very long, if they can keep up the standard they should do well.

They have a big screen TV upstairs although I have never seen it on. I think you can hire out that area for private parties.

This place is more upscale than your average Mexican restaurant, you wont see any cheesy sombreros or striped wall hangings here. Prices are cheap for the area.

• Added: 8th of January 2008
• Area: Edinburgh
• Category: Restaurants

Edinburgh EH1 2NF
0131 225 5613

belinda said
History, Atmosphere & Great Food!
Wonderful atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, wine book the size of a novel and great food ... can't beat that.

We usually book a table in the secret gardens (there are 2 different restaurant areas at the Witchery) and have never been disappointed.

They also have a lunch or supper menu (2 courses for something like £12) so you don't have to break the budget to go to this charming restaurant. They also take bookings until around 11:30pm so if your not fussy on eating early you can always get a table.

Love this place, if you are visiting Edinburgh I would say it is a must and if you live there then this is a great place for a romantic dinner or to take visitors.

• Added: 8th of January 2008
• Area: Notting Hill
• Category: Restaurants

London W11 3HP

belinda said
Where's the Food?
We have tried twice to eat here to no avail. Place looks funky and dark although a bit limited on the seating but I guess on busy nights its drinking and standing room only.

The staff are unfriendly and inattentive. The second time we went here we ordered 3 times and 3 times our choices were not available but they didn't tell us straight away, we had to leave half drinks to go somewhere that did serve food.

Their PR says they have the best burgers around but who knows? Maybe someone has actually been able to eat here and let me know!

Overall this is a bar, very limited space to eat because with a few people drinking all the tables are gone and you have nowhere to eat from.

If you want to go somewhere to stand up and have a drink then this might be your scene although I think there are many better places in the area.