• Added: 13th of September 2007
• Area: Covent Garden
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London WC2E 8BE
020 7240 6001

jennufcboss said
A fill-up station
Roadhouse is actually good value for its location. Not being a fan of Covent Garden restaurants in general, I didn't have high hopes for this venue, but it did exceed my low expectations. I ordered a selection of 3 small dishes as a starter - the King prawn was prepared to perfection, the Jalapeno poppers were fine (hard to get wrong!), but the chicken teriyaki skewer was a bit disappointing in terms of flavour. For a main course I ordered chicken Fajitas - having seen a few sizzlers go past my table I was optimistic when ordering this dish, but when it arrived, it had ceased to sizzle and was cold, dry and over cooked. The grated cheese was not fresh either. Really disappointing! My partner had ribs which were very good though, and the chips were good too!
In terms of ambience, the place has got quite a buzz, but is a bit noisy for those who enjoy a good natter! I would go back there, but only for a quick meal, rather than an evening out..

• Added: 14th of August 2007
• Area: Winchmore Hill
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London N21 3NP
020 8920 9911

jennufcboss said

Recently refurbished, The Salisbury Arms is now comfortable, relaxed and inviting. It also apparently has a new slightly odd garden situated out the back where the garages used to be?!
The food here is OK, pretty average pub food really, but certainly very palatable.
There's a good selection of drinks as well, but they don't come cheap. But if you compare to the two other pubs in the area, it's much cheaper, much more relaxed, and certainly less pretentious.

• Added: 14th of August 2007
• Area: Tower Hill
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London EC3N 1JL
020 7481 3397

jennufcboss said

This is in a great location for people working around Tower Hill and Aldgate.
The food at this pub is really good value for its location, and portions are generous. The menu is not particularly interesting, but the usual suspects (scampi and chips, lasagne, burger, salads, etc) are all there, and all prepared to a very good standard for the price.
Drinks are also reasonably priced, especially their wine bottle specials!
All in all, a great place to have a snack and a few pints after work!

• Added: 14th of August 2007
• Area: Letchworth Garden City
• Category: Restaurants

Letchworth Garden City SG6 3DG
01462 689014

jennufcboss said

My friends took me here as they live in the area. I wish they hadn't as it's too far for me to travel too from home for a meal out, and it's remarkably good!
The calzone pizza is my personal favourite and I haven't had one elsewhere to come close to it.
The atmosphere is good, and the prices are very reasonable. I just wish they would move to London!

• Added: 14th of August 2007
• Area: Winchmore Hill
• Category: Restaurants

London N21 3RB
020 8360 0990

jennufcboss said
Sargasso Sea - a place to remember
Perfection. Winchmore Hill was never complete until it became home to this superb fish restaurant.
Recently refurbished and with the addition of an outdoor terrace, it seems to just get better and better.
The chef here is a genuine wizard. He makes the simplest ingredients taste like the most sensational delicacies. The seafood platter is breath taking - the kind of dish you dream about from time to time. It keeps you busy for at least an hour picking your way through the wonderful selection of fish and shell fish.
Aside from the fish, they also offer the best Sunday roasts around. The roast beef is remarkably good, in fact, the best I have ever had. With the additional bonus of perfect gravy and imaginatively prepared vegetables, it quickly became a favourite for my family and a number of my friends.
The food is expensive, even the set menus are quite pricey, but for a special occasion, it really is more than worth the money - because you can't put a price on food this good!

• Added: 14th of August 2007
• Area: Enfield
• Category: Restaurants

Enfield EN2 7AE

jennufcboss said
Better than its musical namesake
This restaurant is Meditteranean and the decor is bright and breezy. A particularly lovely place to visit on a summer's day.
The food is I have to admit, slightly overpriced perhaps, but the quality is invariably good. The meal deals are worth plumping for, as they represent a choice of really inviting and interesting dishes, for a fraction of the price. The Sunday roasts are good too!
I would recommend this for couples and families.

• Added: 14th of August 2007
• Area: Enfield
• Category: Restaurants

Enfield EN2 6NX

jennufcboss said

With a relatively recent revamp to decor and menu, Enzo's has improved vastly.
The dishes are interesting and sensitively planned, and the result is a wonderful combination of flavours and textures.
The live music nights are not my personal cup of tea as I like to natter away with my companions, but I know a lot of people who do enjoy it!
There are good set dinner and lunch deals as well, which are excellent value as the A La Carte is quite expensive.

• Added: 14th of August 2007
• Area: Winchmore Hill
• Category: Restaurants

London N21 2RT
020 8364 0276

jennufcboss said

This is my favourite Italian restaurant. I have been coming here since I was 5 years old, and it has remained my favourite ever since.
The atmosphere is wonderful, and the staff couldn't be more friendly and attentive. The decor is updated from time to time to keep it fresh and interesting, and I have never known the restaurant to not be busy.
I love the avocado royale (smoked salmon, prawn and avocado) starter, the ingredients are always fresh and tasty, never limp and bland like some restaurants! The filleto al pepe is divine, although limited to me for special occasions as it is quite expensive.
Now, I am not a pasta fan, so you may wonder why I choose to go to a restaurant called 'Pasta Studio' - well, the reason is that although I am not a pasta fan, this restaurant is the only place good enough to enable me to actually enjoy a pasta dish!!! I think the key is the fresh ingredients, the inventive combinations, and the genuine skill of the chef.
If you come to Studio Pasta, you will not be disappointed, in fact like me, you may be converted for life!

• Added: 14th of August 2007
• Area: Wanstead
• Category: Restaurants

London E11 2HE
020 8530 4650

jennufcboss said

Not the best Indian restaurant in town. The food is OK, and the service is OK, but the decor of the restaurant is very poor, and the staff aren't the most attentive around. I would say this is a better place for a takeaway than a sit-down meal.

• Added: 14th of August 2007
• Area: Wanstead
• Category: Restaurants

London E11 2AA
020 8518 8516

jennufcboss said

Nice and stylish for a cheap(ish) and cheerful(ish) lunch. The food is pretty good, and they prepare it in an open kitchen which is always a good touch.