Culinary experience in London

“Dear Geoffrey Thank you for the delicious food and also the extra veg stew. It is all delicious. Lovely talking to you about Grenada lol. Thanks again. Best regards Judy”

“We loved our dining experience! The food in England is often really bland and coming from SA we were in desperate need of some spice! Thank you.. you ticked all the boxes”

“I was here for the first time for an early afternoon dinner. This is one of the pizzas I had in London.It’s real Italian and very tasty. The straciatella and spicy salami pizza is just the best. Burrata must be good but I will try that next time. The cocktails are also great. One of the few places which has campari spritz on their menu. The value is also good. If you’re coming for dinner at prime time you should book but otherwise you’re OK. I will be coming back.”

“Traditional Italian restaurant serving dishes as you would expect but also traditional street food from the region of Puglia. Service and staff were outstanding. The restaurant decor is stylish modern but a relaxing chiled out ambiance, especially in the evening when the lights are dim. There is 2 dinning areas the main area for parties of 4 or more then a side "hut" for parties of 2. This is better if you want an intimate less distracting meal with a friend or partner but can get cold in winter I assume due to the blankets that are available. The menus is made up of 4 main categories. Bites or starters which are small dishes. Shared plates you get a little more and order a few if you are not having a main dish. Bombetta - traditional Italian cured meats with cheese. Grills - main dishes. Everything on the menu was delicious without exception! The wine list is good but this can add up quickly to your total bill so have a drink before hand if you are feeling thirsty! All in all this is a hidden gem in the area and we'll worth a visit. I'll definitely come back to try other items on the menus as it all looked and tasted delicious!”

“The tomato noodle was sooooo good! Especially in this cold weather. Tasted that soup and swallowed the whole way down to your stomach. Warming up your whole body. That was really nice.”

“Wow.....What a fantastic meal! - the offer with First Table is exceptional value for money. We ate like royalty and did not hold back.....nibbles, starters, sushi and mains - everything was simply delicious!! I highly recommend the Tuna Tostadas to start, what an immense way to get your taste buds going - the tuna was so fresh and the lovely hint of heat from the jalapeños.....yum! Other highlights were the Red Prawn Truffle - so light and yet packed with intense flavours and also the Spicy Buttermilk Chicken Karaage - so crispy and juicy. The Black Miso Cod of course was a true delight, with that deep, rich flavour coming throb with each bite - the slight charring on the edges giving a nice texture. If you have room for dessert, the Passionfruit Creme Brulee was stunning, beautifully presented, served with little diced cubes of fruit and tasted sublime. To note, the service was impeccable - our server was friendly, attentive, helpful and genuine. I will 100% be returning to Chotto Matte (especially with First Table), simply one of the best dining experiences my wife and I have had. Use my code for £3 off your 1st booking..... 3LBMH2”

“I didn’t notice there was such a good, authentic chinese restaurant at elephant and castle. it easily became one of my favourites, with actual high quality chinese food. it was so good we couldn’t help but order more despite being so full!! the wonton soup is a must try (you could request for noodles with it). the salt baked french beans was new to me but so delicious and refreshing. the shrimp in kung po sauce was amazing (and authentic too). the crab fried rice was my favourite tho, the dryness of the dish was just right. finally they gave us desserts on the house, the chocolate cake was really good, not too spongey nor too sweet.”

“Superb coffee! Their bean selection is on-point and great roast. And the park and surroundings couldn’t be more perfect! You can grab a snack from this cafe or pack a picnic and enjoy while camping on the grass.”

“Excellent service!! Staff were very friendly with a great sense of humour. Menu was had just enough options and wasn't too overcrowded. Perfect location. When I asked about gluten free information they were very helpful. Would definitely come here again!”

“Went for lunch with a colleague this afternoon. I ordered the chicken with salad. The chicken was so yummy and seasoned well. The salad was Lettuce, tomatoes and Cucumber but was refreshing. The service was friendly, attentive and swift I will surly return again. Thank you for a fabulous Friday lunch”

“Everything was awesome staff was amazing and very knowledgeable and helpful”

“Always fresh fruit and vegetables fresh halal meat and fresh bakery you will found everything what you need. I personally never ever had any problem in this shop with the food in the past 20 years. It's cheaper better than any big Supermarket...❤️”

“What a lovely hotel in such a great location, everywhere was easy to walk to, lots of things to see and do in the area and easily accessible. Check in was extremely friendly and all the staff were very attentive. We had a few drinks in the bay where the staff were also very attentive and helpful. Rooms were a nice size with everything we needed…. Except a kettle and tea making equipment or so we thought… partner found it in a drawer just before we left! We had even gone for an early morning walk just to get a cuppa and presumed the hotel had gone down the American route if just providing coffee…. Just a suggestion but it would have been helpful to have been told about the location of tea making equipment or a sign somewhere in the room. Likewise I didn’t find the mirror until we left either! Other than this it was great, a lovely comfy bed with very nice bedlinen. Nice toiletries in the bathroom and it was nice to have a separate bath and shower. Would definitely stay again”

“This hotel is perfect for a family with little kids. We traveled with our 2 and 3 year old boys for a week exploring London. Everyone working at the hotel from housekeeping to restaurant staff were top notch, making us feel so warm and welcome. The location is great as well, right by the Elizabeth and Jubilee line, and is a straight shot to heathrow and central London. Even Gatwick is an easy two train ride away. The are plenty of places to eat within a short walk of the hotel. As a Hilton gold member, I received the free buffet breakfast for the family and we loved it. A custom omelet station and a kids corner with kid friendly cutlery was also part of the breakfast. They had coloring pencils and drawing worksheets that also kept the kids busy. A special bonus for me was the steam and dry sauna that is attached to the gym. Lastly a special shout out to all the amazing staff. Literally each one. But I'll mention the ones I remember. Simon, Pradeep, Ayomide, Abbas and all the others, thank you thank you. We look forward to staying with you again on our next visit.”

“I recommend this hotel if you want to be within easy walking distance for Abba Voyage. I stayed for two nights in a double room that was well kitted out and spotlessly clean. The staff were friendly and welcoming and super helpful. You can have pizza at the hotel for your evening meal but if that isn't your thing there are many eating places close by.”

“This is a rather special old inn. We had a wonderful, though very brief, overnight stay with breakfast in the morning, the day after a long road journey. Wound down with a nightcap in the company of James and Jules at the bar; they were great hosts. The room and, in particular, the bed were just superb. The bathroom: everything clean and just as you'd want it. Mary made us a very good breakfast and was also very friendly. It was clear all the staff we met actually care and want their guests to enjoy their stay and be comfortable. Highly recommended.”

“We love visiting Dukes. The service, cocktails, restaurant… everything is five stars. A slice of elegance in London”

“We love to come to this cafe when going for a walk at the acquadrome. Great selection of savoury and sweet food. Very good coffee. Plenty of seating inside and out, and dog friendly. So refreshing to find such friendly staff who genuinely seem to be enjoying what they do.”

“I am very sad to report that Maxims has, for months, been closed. There seems to be no evidence that anything has been moved or changed inside. The website states that it is 'temporarily closed' so I do hope that it will re-open very soon. I have eaten there many times and it was always a pleasure - pleasant surroundings, helpful staff and excellent food.”

“This is a perfect place...buzzy trattoria style downstairs with a great bar, lively outdoor seating and a beautiful bar. And white table clothes, proper dining room upstairs. The front of house service is polite and efficient, the star is the food and it shines. The entire menu looks excellent. We had the homemade Ragu, homemade pasta, it was superb. We also ordered a picannte pizza which was expertly made, like you'd eat in Napoli. We also shared zucchini fritti and a side salad which were both well done. Simple, good food. This will become a regular. It's tops.”

“I ordered a takeaway, which was personally delivered by the manager Who informed me a couple of Items were given for my service. The Food was fresh, hot and full of flavours. On the occasion when I’ve popped in, the staff will always been friendly. I believe it’s the best Indian restaurant in Wantsted.”

“My friend and I enjoyed the Christmas carbonara - it looks, smells and tastes like the festive season! Great amount as well haha we're both feeling stuffed. Rich in sauce and generous in turkey bits. I was worried turkey will be conventionally dry but in fact it's very tender and we are both very impressed. Best turkey ever.”

“We came for a girly evening and it was absolutely wonderful. The main event though - Mourad. He was the most fabulous, kind and sweet waiter who made our experience even better. Thank you to Mourad! We ❤️ you.”

“The food is great and portions super generous, 2 mains feed 3 people comfortably. We often get take away, but also like to come in the restaurant, it has that Asian market vibe and service is quick. Our daughter loves the fish in the little fountain.”

“Nicely snuggled in the Park Plaza hotel on the ground floor close to the parliament hence great place to have quick meetings and a lovely cup of coffee. Easy quick service and a very tidy and organised place.”

“Nice and friendly service very good food I highly recommend thank so much we will comeback soon”

“This is my favourite local pub in Finchley Central. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere. I tried the lamb roast recently and it was good. My only suggestion is to bring the steak pie and mash back to the menu.. that was such a pub classic! I think they have the pie of the day on Tuesdays but not always. Keep up the nice work guys!”

“Fatjona is one of the most loveliest hairstylist there with so much patience and an eye for detail. She is a perfectionist and makes sure that she makes her client feel special and gives the most amazing service I have experienced. Fatjona is an asset to this salon. 5 stars for her!”

“Excellent local store with a proper vibe. Huge variety of products at affordable prices.”

“Great selection, very reasonably priced. Love the selection of fresh fruit from South America, Sumol drink and peach juice”