• Added: 1st of August 2007
• Area: Dartmouth
• Category: Restaurants

Dartmouth TQ6 9BH

elliemoff said

Previously the Carved Angel, this place had a lot to live up to...unfortunately, it didn't.

Over priced food, oily pigeon, small sea bass, pretentious clientele.

Ok Ok, I am being quite harsh - the service was fine, the view lovely (request a seat by the window) and the wine very good. I just felt like there was something lacking.

I may have just ordered badly (and when I do this I get very upset) as my Mum and sister both had the lobster which was delicious (although rather small).

This is THE place everyone goes when they visit Dartmouth and I think that they rely on this rather than produce fantastic produce. I know I keep going on about portion sizes and maybe I have been spoiled as I grew up by the sea and had fresh fish practically every day, but it just really annoys me when you go to a restaurant on the coast and their fish is not top standard - there is just no excuse.


Ok, Rant over - the homemade olive bread is exceptional though :)

• Added: 1st of August 2007
• Area: Old Street
• Category: Restaurants

London N1 7LP
0871 330 1515

elliemoff said

Amazing beef carpaccio and perfect Tuna steak - really wanted a dessert as well but as it was a business lunch didn't feel I could order one as no one else had! :) The wine list was extensive but my colleague chose a fabulous white which tasted exactly like lychees and was probably the best white I have ever tasted.

I was not really sure what to expect following all the hype but I was very impressed. The decor/ location was interesting (graffiti and strange sunken seating areas with very high windows below pavement level).

I'll definitely be going back (although may perhaps have to save up for a while unless another business lunch crops up somethime soon...:)

• Added: 1st of August 2007
• Area: Soho
• Category: Cafes and Coffee Shops

London W1F 9UN
020 7494 2133

elliemoff said

Like gastrosnob below - I also used to go here frequently (it's just round the corner from work). The portions are absolutely huge and I don't think I have ever finished one of their wraps.

The queue is alsways out of the door and they do not have enough space inside to swing a cat, let alone sit down. Never the less, their freshly squuezed orange juice is good, the prices are rock bottom and at least you won't have to buy dinner if you go here for lunch....

• Added: 1st of August 2007
• Area: Leicester Square
• Category: Restaurants

London W1D 5JQ
020 7734 0623

elliemoff said

I love the fact that Cafe Boheme opens late for food - it's the best place to go if you fancy a bit of a midnight Moule feast. Saying that though, I normally come here after a long day at work to lounge of the soft sofas/ sit outside and soak up the sun/ people watch with a Mojito.

It's a great place to start off your evening if you are going out and about in Soho. On Friday we came here before dinner and I had THE BEST champagne cocktail with a passionfruit and apple/ zubrowka concoction! (Also note that they serve fantastic Polish vodka!!)

They also serve Belinis for two if you are in a celebratory mood - half a bottle of Moet and a little jug of white peach/ rasberry/ strawberry juice.

You can also come here in the day for coffee/ lunch and is a great place to chill out/ while away the lunch hour whilst listening to cool jazz - definitely my kind of place!

• Added: 30th of July 2007
• Area: Soho
• Category: Restaurants

London W1F 8WR
020 7287 4243

elliemoff said

We went here on Friday following the favourable reviews below and it didn't disapoint. Not sure about the decor - it was more fitting of a sushi place or the like but the food was excellent.

My boyfriend insisted on the banana pancakes with some kind of curry sauce which sounds strange but was actually quite nice. The Goan pork was good but a bit too spicy for me.

Service was with a smile and the cocktails were reasonable.

Definitely will be going back although would not recommend for a 'special occasion' type of place.

• Added: 19th of July 2007
• Area: South Kensington
• Category: Restaurants

London SW3 6RD
020 7581 5817

elliemoff said

AMAZING place - this restaurant is set in the old Michelin head quarters and the oyster bar downstairs is the original garage.

If you sit upstairs in the restaurant, request a seat by the window - they have huge stained glass panels of the Michelin Man! :)

I had rabbit which was fabulous and also the tarte tatin. I highly recommend this for a special occasion - we went early and had the restaurant practically to ourselves.

I have to disagree with mikezoomf's comment that the waiting staff are stuffy - we found them attentive and not over bearing.


It's the details that really make this restaurant - the hand made petit fours with coffee, the fantastic building and the service - definitely worth a visit (if you have deep pockets :)

• Added: 18th of July 2007
• Area: Lambeth
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London SW8 1LA
020 7793 0126

elliemoff said

Lovely hidden pub in the heart of Oval - we used to go here when we lived in Oval and once you are in the garden, you escape all of the noise - feels more like a country pub!

The drinks are reasonable and food is good - they do an open BBQ in the summer months and will do your steaks/ swordfish etc outside which is a novelty :)

• Added: 18th of July 2007
• Area: Leicester Square
• Category: Restaurants

London W1D 5QG
020 7437 6232

elliemoff said

An authentic restaurant (which is what you would expect in the heart of China Town!). Always bustling and open late at night too so perfect for an apres theatre dinner.

The dim sum list is impressive - I recommend the sticky rice. By far the best I have had in London. The green crab dumplings and crispy beef noodles are also a favourite!

The only thing I would say is that it is a shame their dim sum menu ends at 5 as they could benefit from continuing this menu for those wanting an early dinner.

This restaurant is situated on top of a supermarket, which is also owned by the restaurant - you can pick up various Chinese delicacies here and is worth a look around - esp the fresh chinese veg which is difficult to get in the regular supermarkets.

I am more tempted than ever to go there now that the smoking ban is in force as the smoke was a bit of a downer sometimes.

• Added: 18th of July 2007
• Area: Soho
• Category: Restaurants

London W1F 7JL
020 7851 6969

elliemoff said

An old favourite - have been back a few times and never fails to impress. You must try the Jasmine flower tea, which opens up inside your glass and the Kumquat Mohito is fab!

Whenever I go I always tend to get a bit carried away and order FAR too much so I would suggest ordering a few bits as you can always order more as you go along. It's better to go for a quick bite to eat mid shop or an early supper as they have an 1.5 hour turnaround and it does get busy at times. I've often been when the queue is out of the door - this does go down quickly though so don't let that put you off!

• Added: 18th of July 2007
• Area: Stockwell
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London SW9 9BE
020 7978 9778

elliemoff said

I LOVE THE SWAN!! It is a must for someone who wants to re-live their student days as the atmosphere feels just like a students union - the cover bands are brilliant and entrance is free before 10 or £6 afterwards so fairly reasonable.

This place beats overpriced Infernos hands down! SO much better dancing to live music....