Chefs in London

“Recently moved here and see reviews on this cafe. Cant express enough how great it was. Owner polite great staff nice atmosphere and most of all food was lovely. Myself partner and children will be back soon. Thank you :)”

“Tatiane is amazing – she creates a unique, warm and family-like atmosphere in the pub. Coming here feels just like home. The food is, as always, delicious.”

“I’ve enjoyed food and atmosphere here before but this visit was next level. The newish menu was fantastic. Salad was large, fresh and great ingredients. Beautifully decorated for Christmas and warm welcoming lit fireplaces are a huge bonus. The service was kind and professional. Tyrell did a great job taking our order. Wonderful visit and will be back and highly recommend!”

“My stay for 2 nights here was lovely. They room was spacious and had all the basic amemities including a Nespresso machine. The only let down in my opinion was the size of the bathroom which was tiny. The staff at reception as well as the restaurant are amazing and genuinely care of the guests.”

“Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly especially receptionist on our arrival. Room comfortable and warm. Breakfast very good. Will definitely be staying there again. Highly recommended.”

“Alex made my check-in experience seamless and welcoming. He was extremely professional, courteous, and attentive, handling everything efficiently while maintaining a warm and friendly attitude. His excellent customer service truly set a positive tone for my visit”

“Thankful for a very decent pizza place local to us. Tried a couple times now and must say, it’s better than most pizza places around us. The two pizzas I ordered (Sriracha smile and Mumbai maddens) were cooked well, had great crusts, clean, never oily and toppings were flavoursome and of good quality - a must try! I went for one thin crust and one original crust. I forgot to take proper pictures before I delved in but will do next time. Their skin on fries were very nice and had a crunch (I know what you’re thinking, it’s only fries but these things matter to some). Most other local pizza places are fast food joints who want to do everything and cannot get a simple pizza right, they are often oily with too much dough and use low quality ingredients. For my next order, I will explore different flavour pizzas from Depot Pizza and try their wings… Ciao…Arrivederci!”

“Akira is more than just a restaurant; it's a celebration of Japanese culture and craftsmanship. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the thoughtfully curated experience that extended beyond the impeccable food to include the beautiful, handcrafted tableware and furniture. The 5-Course Sushi Omakase was a culinary journey worth every penny (the 5 course menu is £105, the 3 course is £85). The fish was of exceptional quality, and each dish was presented with artistry. The diverse range of dishes left us impressed, maintaining its outstanding standard right until the very last course. What truly sets Akira apart is the immersive cultural experience it offers. Every detail, from the interior design to the tableware, reflects Japanese artistry and tradition. Special recognition goes to the staff, whose friendliness and positive energy further elevated the experience. If you're seeking a dining experience that seamlessly blends exquisite cuisine with an authentic taste of local culture, Akira is a must-visit destination. It’s more than just a meal—it’s a journey into the heart of Japan.”

“Nobu is above the price range where we normally eat out but as we are fans of Nippon food, thought it was worth visiting the grand daddy of Japanese/Peruvian restaurants. It was an enjoyable experience, if dear. Our main waiter was excellent, advising on how much to order, deciding on the sequence and pairing of food arrivals, and instructing us how to best to enjoy certain dishes. This was not the case with all staff who sometimes just dumped dishes on our table. Happily our main waiter stopped by to instruct us to taste the miso black cod on its own first before trying it with the dots of sauce and saving the wand of pickled ginger for the end. Similarly the dry miso powder served with the grilled asparagus was meant to be sprinkled on top, though we also used it as condiment for dipping. First to arrive was a double order of tuna tacos with dry miso. Very delicious, served at room temperature and the seasoning was more reminiscent of truffle than miso. Tiny portion, though, with taco shells just shy 3 inches in diameter. Second to arrive were the star dishes of black cod miso and grilled asparagus with dry miso, both served warm. Portion sizes were thankfully generous. The black cod was delicious because the sweet miso and mirin marinade was applied very thinly and grilled until slightly blackened, so the flavour was complex rather than just sweet. It didn't need the dots of extra marinade mixture on the plate which we both found too sweet. A long thin stalk of pickled ginger was decorative both for its sculptural shape as well as its fuschia to white ombre hue. However, it tasted just like the pickled ginger you normally get with sushi. Asparagus was attractively charred but still succulent so probably blanched prior to grilling. Apologies for the photos as we started tucking into this course before remembering to take a photograph. Next to arrive were chicken skewers with anticucho sauce. Chicken breast was shockingly tender and juicy. I do not know how the kitchen team achieved this texture. Anticucho sauce was okay but nothing special--pretty much the same as in other Nippon restaurants. The garnishes of pickled cauliflower, hijiki and daikon were a lovely contrast. A sweet puree of pumpkin was a nice foil for the anticucho sauce. This portion consisted of two large skewers. Finally our order of maki fillers arrived. We had been unnecessarily worried about tiny portions so ordered a few rolls to fill up on rice. Scheduling these to arrive last was last was a brilliant move on the part of our waiter, as these items were not spectacularly different from maki rolls available at any Japanese takeaway that uses decent fish and serves sushi rice at the correct temperature. I liked the futomaki style house roll served with soy. We also had yellow tail and Jalapeno roll served with ponzu. We took home some maki's in a takeaway box because we were full. The restaurant is windowless in the basement though there is a pretty honey wood decor, recalling both Scandi and Japanese aesthetics. The wood panelling also resulted in excellent acoustics. The disco beats from the bar were far away enough not to be disturbing. Portion sizes were mainly good. I was a little surprised that the only South American ingredient in our order was chilli. We washed down our meal with the cheapest red at £55 which was very pleasant. This is at a price point where we might not dine here again. Dinner for two including the bottle of house wine came to £219. I was glad for the experience and certainly learned some new things to try to reproduce at home.”

“Went in for my sons birthday and everything was perfect. He has Coeliac Disease so the gluten free options were fantastic. The service was brilliant and they even took the time to all sing him happy birthday with a gluten/ wheat free option for desert with a candle. Will be coming back again definitely as the food was delicious!”

“Great Chinese tonight. It seems like a new chef, massively tasty. We are a regular and this is the best for ages.”

“Was visiting from out of town, great menu, great service. Food was on point. Family really enjoyed it.”

“I have been many times to this restaurant over the last 25 plus years. There is a set price evening buffet menu available, which was £15 per person the first time I visited, this has now risen over the years to £26.90. A very good selection of starters and main courses are available. As long as you finish any ordered food, there is no limit to what you can order. A pad and pen are on the table to write the dishes you would like to order. My favourites are the starters, especially the selection of ribs. The crispy duck is excellent. If you have room, there is a very good choice of main courses to choose from. I have never had a bad meal here, or had bad service. If you like Chinese food, this is a must visit place.”

“Amazing food, amazing service definitely recommend to everyone number 103 beef dish amazing”

“Always have lunch here before Spurs games. And it's always busy. Good, straightforward, fresh food. Better fish and chips than a lot of fish and chip shops. Breakfasts, burgers and kebabs all good. Omlettes seem popular too.”

“Great service and great food at a very competitive price. Tea with once piece of baklawa each free. I recommend the mix grill and lamb beyti. Salad, freah bread and humus on the house also.”

“Food is good and taste very good far from home still near to home, fish soup is good also. Bun and cheese is good fried dumpling and festival. Natural juice taste like being in Jamaica the only bad I would say is that in this new era they only accept cash”

“Staff were super helpful! Service was speedy! Food was amazing! Prices were very reasonable!!!! I couldn’t recommend this place enough.”

“If I could give 10 stars I would. Great food, great atmosphere and as always excellent service! Accommodated our large party of 25. Can’t wait to be back soon!”

“Some of the dishes are exceptional and very close to the original in Thailand (taking into account Ingredients might be different). The starter snacks are super. Larb Gai tort (minty chicken balls), pik Gai tort (deep fried split wings marinated in fish sauce) and DIY noodles were amazing!!! The Khao Soy (northern style curried noodles) was delicious!!!! The Krapow was okay (yet to find a good one in London) but still tasty. The service is excellent. Worth a visit!!!”

“Nice filling lunch. Had the prawns with gnocchi and calamari. Both dishes were good and good portion size. Unfortunately they didn’t have any soup , would have loved to try. The staff were friendly and attentive, it wasn’t hard to get their attention when I was by myself in the front section of the store whilst most customers were in the back.”

“Booking was easy online. While I needed to make a time change which required a phone call, it was quick and easy to do. We went for the all you can eat tacos, but found so many yummy things on the menu we ordered other items instead. The Ghost Rider Marguerita was delicioso, the homemade chips and guacamole was excellent (pomegranate seeds were a nice touch), the Mexican Fattoush salad was fantastic - finally some health vegetables on my holiday! The chicken and carne asada tacos were small yet superb. We could have ordred another plate, if we wanted, but opted for desert instead. The Empinada for me with chantilly creame was a perfect end. My wife apprciates ambiance, which Madera has even without the 15th floor view. Though of course, having the best meal on our holiday, while watching the sunset over London was a perfect end to our day. Last, but not least Sabuj took attentive care of us all throughout our experience. We are already planning on returning soon.”

“First time at this take away. The reviews looked good so we thought we would try it. Very friendly over the phone to order. The place was very clean and the prices were very good indeed. The food was very tasty and we were impressed. We have now found our local after trying out many others. Thank you and see you soon. Billy”

“I ordered special fried rice and it was very delicious! Owner is very nice.”

“This is my favourite place to eat, period. ”

“Lovely food, warm and friendly service, and always a nice ambience inside this great Greek spot in Westfield. We got the sharing platter for 2, £50, not a bad price at all, as we were actually stuffed after, and it was super tasty - just wish there was a little more variety. All in all, it is a great place to visit and get away from the busyness of the shopping centre, and if you're there for drinks you can take your time too, brilliant.”

“Worth the journey to this place as always. Wedges loaded with cheese, house chilli and garlic sauce. Perfection! :)”

“Its very nice service also the staff Mayank and his team is very good with maintaining hygiene and the knowledge really liked the pizza quality also they gave me my order on time”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Without exaggeration, this small, simple restaurant, I can say that it is among the best restaurants in London. The food is fresh and you can feel the cleanliness of the food and the place. The owner is a very wonderful and very cheerful person. I love this place and consider it my favorite restaurant. Well done guys, keep it up.”

“Chef Pizza never disappoints. Their pizza is absolutely delicious – the crust is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside, just the way I like it. the service is quick and efficient. Great vibes, great food – highly recommended!”