Dinner in London

“Just one of those gems that you den't expect to find.... On a day that we were surptised by a Spurs home win we followed that up with one of the best meals and definately the best Thai I have ever had.”

“What an incredible find! If you're looking for genuine Italian food made with passion, this is the place. The homemade lasagna, straight from a family recipe, was absolute perfection—rich, flavourful, and clearly made with love. The wine list was superb, and our server's recommendation was the perfect pairing. We finished with a fantastic dessert that was the ideal end to the meal. The best part was seeing the owner in the kitchen, pouring his heart into the food. That passion is the secret ingredient. We're already planning our next visit!”

“Absolutely fantastic experience at 1905. Our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain the Greek origins and stories behind several dishes, which really added to the overall dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious. You can tell a lot of care goes into everything they do here. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for amazing food and warm, attentive service.”

“We came here after an event and honestly it was amazing food and great service! The staff were so attentive to our needs and gave recommendations for the best totems on the menu. P.S. try out the Guava or Mango Jarritos drink, it’s really good!”

“Excellent food and coffee, with friendly staff and great service, would definitely recommend trying this little cafe out.”

“The desserts at this place are amazing. The waffles and the cookie dough at this place beats all other places. Makes Cream look average. Honestly, presentation to taste this was 10/10 for me. Highly recommend this place.”

“Really, really lovely pizza in the evenings. Possibly the best in the Crystal Palace / Penge / Beckenham area? Don't let the front of the shop fool you, there is a lovely dining area in the back with a live grape vine covering the ceiling. With the peak summer evening heat and some Europop being played it was almost like being on the Mediterranean! Seems like they prefer people to book in advance, but they accepted our unannounced group of five, and we all seriously enjoyed our food. Definitely going back.”

“Very basic but priced accordingly sandwiches. Lovely little cafe environment with coffee, milkshakes, smoothies, and more. Good WiFi. But the standout was the service! Everyone was on point and super hospitible. I'll be back, prob every other day since I'm too lazy to make my own sandwiches.”

“The food was excellent, and the staff is really kind, everything was perfect for me”

“Great store, owner (I think it was owner) was very knowledgeable and offered to restock an item I needed. Recognised me when I came back the following week and reminded me that he had picked it up. 10/10”

“Absolutely delicious meal! Every dish was bursting with flavor, the portions were generous, and the drinks were the perfect complement. The service was also excellent, making for a truly enjoyable dining experience. 10/10!”

“I stayed at Sofitel for a few days at the end of October to celebrate my sister's birthday. The whole staff was extremely kind and professional. A special thank you to Joe, Jeff, and the Concierge Team, who cuddled us and who did their very best to ensure an unforgettable experience! Thanks also to Erno, who helped me arrange a last-minute transfer so I didn't lose my flight!! See you next time. ;)”

“First of all, that Korean kimchi pancake is really tasty as it’s so doughy but crispy outside. The ice cream would be the perfect ending of the meal!”

“Spontaneous visit for a takeaway pizza — looked like a very busy night for the staff who were apologetic, but they still served us with a smile. Would definitely return if I was in the area again”

“The food is so good here, we had the most lovely evening for my daughters birthday. Megan's has never failed us. Dripping melted cheese, perfect lamb skewers, a Greek salad of dreams, moist chicken, refreshing drinks comfy seating, lively smiling staff. And then.... birthday cookie/cake delicious yummy surprise. Thank you”

“Once a year with my bosses we go to a nice restaurant, this year it was my turn to choose one so I choose Dinner by Heston Blumenthal because Im actually a big fan of his food and reviews are great. I must say that the experience we had were truly unique, it was beyond what I personally expected and even my bosses thought I made the right and I know I did! The service was really unique, I never experienced something like this before, staff are so knowledgeable about the food provenance and the history behind it! By the way you will be given the choice between 3 table cards: One detailing the dish's original 16th-19th century origin, the other one explaining the dish's journey from historical recipe to modern masterpiece and the other one is when you just want the food to do its talking with no story telling (please don’t choose this one!!) The whole experience was unique, I have been to many restaurants but this one is the one that I’ll definitely come back to!”

“I have dined here several times and each time they never fail to amaze me. I introduced my Spanish friend to Somali food yesterday and she loved it. She has an open mind and excited to try foods from different cultures and loved her experience. I over-ate as usual lol because the food is absolutely delicious especially the green chilli sauce which I love, hot but tasty. Huge man size portions and very reasonably priced especially as I tend to order lamb. Thank you for your amazing food and wonderful service.”

“Great authentic Bolivian dining experience. Salteñas pretty good, sopa de maní and other dishes very tasty”

“Loved the food, was just as we expected it to be. For me the Thai curry was so flavourful and aromatic. Prawns were cooked perfectly too and the service was great, so welcoming and attentive. Will definitely be returning to try other items on the menu. Thank you Thai spice!”

“I've been here four times and I cannot believe that I haven't reviewed this place yet. First of, this is the only Thai restaurant I've been to four times (and I don't live close). Food is always amazing, and service is always fast, attentive, and welcoming. It's not your typical Thai restaurant, but the flavors are there. Last time we went we ordered the turmeric roti, nice, flaky and full of flavor. We also got the salted turmeric flossed tiger prawns, and I recommend two each (by default the order comes with three, but you can add one more), the crispy pork belly, and the beer battered chicken. We weren't that hungry last time, no none of the larger dishes. We've had their larger ones before, and we were always happy.”

“A chefs perspective of ottos it could not get more French when you walk in your transported to France. The owner is a French as they come! I thought the goats cheese soufflé was one of the best starters I’ve ever had. The scallops were also as good as it gets. The service on the starters wasn’t the best they got our starters mixed up the front of house manager took our order so that was his bad the younger waiter had to take the embarrassment for it!. I did find the front of house manager abir all the place pacing up and down the restaurant looking quite bored at times but he is good with customer with his old school approach and jokes and he’s certainly knows what he’s doing. It was quiet that night so maybe that was the mistake and the pacing up and down. As for the rack of lamb the theatre was great but the lamb was as good as roar in my opinio. I forgot how rare the French cook meat. That ruined it for me and in my opinion English peolple think that is to under cooked the worst part was the fat had not been rendered down and was very raw and tough also the whole lamb was under seasoned and it needed some sort of peas maybe as a purea?! It ruined rhe meal for me I said to my sister I’ve only cooked a rack of lamb a few times so these guys should get it bang on cooking it most nights but they messed it up big time! They should ask how you want it cooked because once it’s been carved that’s it you will have to flash it in a pan which will ruin it to cook it more! execute the cooking right b4 you bring the theatre out I would say I have never had pomme soufflés b4 I wanted to get them to see what the hype is about they were exactly how they should be looks wise a work of art crafted by a mater of his trade! They are extremely hard to make so hats of ro the chef who did them for me sadly as I expected rhe flavour was not great just like a crisp with no seasoning the salt had not even stuck to them again all about the theatre but lacking in seasoning. They would be better served with some sort of Hollandaise or aioli not the jus. The Apple tart was to die for and the chocolate pot and the after dinner truffles were not very impressive . It’s a great restaurant I would not return I would say it’s the sort of place most people would only go once I would not say it’s worth the price tag for normal people anyway. I know my food and how hospitality runs so I like to leave an honest chefs review of restaurants. I would like to say the younger guys in the team were very professional and knew what they were doing shame they have to make up mistakes of others but it was an experience I wanted to show my sister a higher class of food and service and it did deliver just a shame rhe lamb was not right. Whej it came to the bill I was not willing to pay the 12.5% tip I wanted to tip what I thought it was worth they wanted £30 service charge well I put 10£ for it and of course like all fancy places and most places in general in london they make you feel bad for it and it can create a scene my £10 was a fair tip they shpuid of been happy with considering the service they had given me and tbh this bugs me about these places I’m not from the 1% my bill is already very expensive why embarrass me in front of other guests and my sister not all guests have endless amounts of money and don’t take it personally if people cannot pay the service charge it’s optional some people are hard up and save for a meal like this. Thanks to ottos for the experience it’s something I will not forgot the French know how to eat drink and live that’s for sure there food brings joy all round the globe they are very passionate people when it comes to hospitality.”

“A lovely café/restaurant with traditional Italian food and produce. I had a delicious pancetta and pistachio creme pasta and my mum had a seafood risotto which she loved. Both pastas dishes were fresh and well priced. The staff were friendly and attentive, helping us to decide which cannoli to share afterwards!”

“Fast service and great food. The seating area was very clean, and the atmosphere in the shop was excellent.”

“I had the 6-course menu for lunch, and everything I ate was delicious. I drank a glass of champagne and was pleasantly surprised to have received a cake for my birthday. The service was impeccable, and the setting was beautiful. I absolutely loved it.”

“Lovely little place! I found them on Instagram and after seeing the daily cakes etc posted on there I had to check them out. I went on a Saturday morning, sat outside and had a lovely brunch (Eggs Benedict) and chatted to a couple of ladies outside whilst we all had coffee too. I then treated myself to an amazing cake that I took home for later! Service and food was great. I plan to go back tomorrow morning :)”

“Where should I start the staff were very friendly the food is delicious the service was perfect this is the right place if you wanna try Algerian food”

“What a delightful place!! The green Monkey serves high quality food which tastes delicious!!! The staff were attentive and amazing!!! A big thank you to Rusty, who owns the place. I went for the English breakfast and my daughter had the Turkish breakfast. Both delicious! The piece de la resistance was!!! Drum roll!! The French toast !!! Omg!! This was paradise to my taste buds!! Thank youuuuu!!! I will be back !!”

“This Café is owned by a Turkish couple that is absolutely lovely and friendly. The cakes are all homemade by the wife and taste amazing (we got the pistachio and orange poppy seed cake). The portion size is really generous and I couldn’t recommend them more ☺️”

“Great local cafe with friendly service. Food portions are huge!”

“Lovely pub with a good selection of draught beers and perfect Guinness. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Highly recommended.”