Restaurant critics in London

“I’d been wanting to try this restaurant for ages, ever since it came highly recommended by my Italian friends. The crust did not disappoint. While I usually prefer Neapolitan style—super fluffy around the edges—the crisp bite of the outer crust here, paired with the earthy depth of the dough, almost made me reconsider my pizza loyalties. We started with the focaccia, which was as soft as a pillow—only much more delicious. It came with a beetroot balsamic, a completely new discovery for me, and one I’ll now be hunting down for my pantry. If I had one note, it’s that the pizza portions are generous; I only managed about two-thirds before admitting defeat.”

“Amazing dinner, quiet on a Sunday so was perfect to pop bye. Love supporting local businesses, and what better way than to have authentic Thai food. Surprisingly easy to park on the side road, so I’ll be back!”

“Roots – 5⭐️ Experience Roots is an absolutely outstanding place. The venue is spotless, beautifully maintained, and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. The customer service is exceptional — the staff are genuinely polite, attentive, and always serve you with a big smile. The food is incredible: full of flavour, fresh, authentic, and prepared with real care. Every dish feels like a celebration of taste. And of course, the highlight — the shisha. Mubarak is truly number one when it comes to shisha. His skills, hospitality, and attention to detail make the experience perfect every single time. He listens, recommends, adjusts everything to your liking, and creates the smoothest, most enjoyable sessions. His customer service alone is worth the visit. Honestly, Roots delivers on every level. A strongly recommended spot for anyone looking for great food, relaxing vibes, and top-tier shisha. A place you’ll want to return to again and again. Lots of love Mrs W Latif”

“Great food, tasty and balanced! Gluten free ingredients safe also for coeliac people!”

“Our favorite restaurants in Orpington and we go there often. The lobster dish is absolutely delicious and perfect for two people to share. The best we had for a lobster dish. Lots of good seafood dishes that you won’t find in other restaurants around here. The salads is delicious that even I who isn’t a big fan of salad like it. Their children menu is also good. We particularly like the nutritious and healthy fish and veggies dish for our son. He cleared the whole plate. Very friendly staff and chefs. The price is very good too for what you get. Highly recommend it.”

“Really delicious, fast and friendly service, can be a short queue at busy times. We both went for the mini tiffin and masala tea, but don't let "mini" fool you, it's a good portion really good food. We'll have to go again for all the other things we saw on the menu.”

“Absolutely amazing place. Staff was professional, friendly and kind. Such a nice atmosphere. Very clean and stylish and peaceful. A lot of options from the menu. We try few things and everything was delicious and well presented. I am impressed! Well done! Will be back for sure. Thank you 681!”

“Abruzzo in London. I've found it now! I've been looking for a place to eat Arrosticini and I've found this newly open restaurant – Orfeo restaurant. The expectations were high as I am from the region of Abruzzo and I wanted to bring my friends to try Arrosticini. From the moment of the booking, all staff was exceptional. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Marco, the manager, made our dinner special. I felt I was in my home town in Abruzzo. My friends who are from different countries felt amazed by the warm Abruzzo welcoming. The food was fresh and so delicious. Finally, we ate the traditional Arrosticini served in a unique way. My vegetarian friend ate the traditional 'Pallotte Cace e Ove', she really loved it. The restaurant atmosphere was pleasant, ideal for a dinner with friends. A bonus, it is only two minutes walking from the overground. Orfeo restaurant lived up to my expectations. My friends and I will definitely come back soon. Highly recommend!”

“An Unforgettable Italian Dining Experience in Crouchend We just had one of the best meals we’ve ever experienced at this cozy Italian gem. From the moment we walked in, we felt warmly welcomed, the atmosphere is intimate and inviting, and you can immediately tell it’s a place run with heart and passion. The restaurant is personally attended by the owner, which makes all the difference. You can feel the dedication in every detail, from the immaculate cleanliness to the impeccable service. The staff is attentive without being intrusive, and they truly make you feel at home. Now the food… spectacular is an understatement! I had the Linguini di Mare, and I can honestly say it was the best I’ve ever tasted, perfectly cooked pasta, full of fresh seafood, and bursting with flavor. My husband had the risotto, and he couldn’t stop raving about it. Every bite was perfection. The location is also ideal, right in the heart of Crouchend, making it a perfect stop whether you’re a local or just passing through. If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine, warm service, and an experience that will leave you wanting to come back again and again, this is the place. Don’t miss it. It’s a true hidden treasure.”

“Excellent service and amazing food. Me and my friend made our way here from our hotel and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. We especially overestimated our ability to eat it all as well, which isn't a complaint in the slightest. Portions are more than sizable, food was phenomenal and staff really friendly. You can't ask for more.”

“I don’t know how this place doesn’t have more reviews because this place is amazing. They have amazing service very kind and welcoming. I travel from the US and I probably would say this is the best service I’ve ever received and I eat out a lot. I recommend the biryani and their Peri Peri chicken is so good. I promise you will not be disappointed. This will be one of my go to places going forward God willing.”

“Very good authentic Chinese Restaurant. Nice cosy place. Tasty food with friendly service. Need to reserve a table before you go as it is always full. Have few public parking spaces around. The toilets are very clean, compared to other restaurants, I am very pleased about this. Recommend for families”

“Excellent customer service and outstanding food! The lamb sekuwa is a must-try, and the momo is the best in town. A Nepalese-based restaurant, yet mostly unnoticed by Nepalese. Tucked away in a corner of Denham, but definitely worth the visit.”

“Wonderful taste.. The place has a nice atmosphere, but it’s a bit crowded. As soon as you sit down, soup and salad are served immediately. The lamb dishes are good, and we also liked the kebabs. The prices are quite reasonable too.”

“Ordered Sichuan twice-cooked fish (回锅鱼) and Three fresh vegetables (地三鲜): green pepper, eggplant and potato. Both dishes are tasty and not too oily, that is what I like most!”

“in 2024 I went to vietnam on my travels , unfortunately, due to no one’s fault but my own, I had a seizure. Whilst this was a temporary downer on my trip, i recovered, and the rest of my time in Vietnam was amazing. One of my favourite countries. Ever since then I have been searching for a Bahn Mi in england. It was one of the highlights of Vietnam. Often starting and ending my day with one. It was such an amazingly simple , delicious meal. Today at Nom Nom I found one. As soon as the crusty baguette touched my lips, i felt as if i was about to have another seizure. I close my eyes and I was transported back to the streets of Hanoi. I could hear the bikes , smell the spices. I was back in Vietnam. However, this time when I opened my eyes, I was in Hoxton, not Hanoi. In front of me was the most beautiful Bahn Mi i’d ever seen in my life. Amazing food and great prices. will come again.”

“Really great Indian food. All the meat was high quality and cooked perfectly. Curries were full of flavour and a nice consistency. The onion Bhajis were probably the best I’ve ever had. Staff were very attentive without being intrusive and pricing was very fair for the quality and portion sizes. We will definitely be back!”

“One thing I love about them is their lovely staff, they so welcoming, so smiling. Tastes of foods are so nice. Drinks are great. Overall atmosphere is beautiful specially near the window seats so calming. ✨”

“It’s a lovely place and very easy to locate. The cod fish was yummy, very big and the chips was massive. It’s a crispy fish and chips. The guy that served us is a very friendly person and give’s good customer service. It’s a clean and decent place. Their spicy wings and chicken side breasts are amazing. I will highly recommend this place.”

“i love this little place so much it is such a treasure. Lovely warm staff and a really delicious chicken and rice. Such a comforting local restaurant I really love it here”

“Great, authentic restaurant! Friendly staff and very generous portion sizes!”

“Excellent great tasting food, generous portions with great service.”

“I really liked this local Turkish restaurant. Food was standard Turkish but well done. Pricing was fair. Service excellent. The reason for the 4 stars for the atmosphere was the noise level. It might just be my bad hearing, but I struggled with the conversation. I recommend this place.”

“Bill’s Soho Restaurant is a fantastic place that I highly recommend in the heart of London. I visited for a late breakfast (brunch), and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented – I tried the eggs with sides, and everything tasted perfect. The restaurant has a cozy, stylish atmosphere with a mix of modern and classic décor, making it a great spot for friends or family. The staff were friendly, attentive, and provided quick service with a smile, which made the visit even more enjoyable. A must-try in Soho!”

“Their pastel is soooo good I love it. Tried 3-4 different taste of pastel here and all of them were awesome. Also their hand-made orange juice tastes fantastic :)”

“This place is incredible - the most delicious and best value set lunch menu my husband and I have ever had! The langoustine spelt risotto in particular was amazing. Generally the staff were super friendly and great service all round. Highly recommend, we will be trying to go back as soon as possible!!”

“We live locally and have takeaways from here regularly. Good quality foods, every time when we go and pick up the foods, staffs there are friendly and helpful. We are soo pleased to have a good quality Japanese restaurant in this area.”

“Mix grill was one of the best, good value, can be starter for 2 to start with. Chicken Birayani was superb and I also order chicken curry with bone , I would prefere bit more masaladar with green chilli spiced, like Desi Falvor and, it's says ghee may be more brown butter, Garam Desi Flavour Garam Masla and brunt ghee ! Garlic Naan was superb. Papadam and all relish, dips were fantastic, eveything Desi style, my son love the raita, I love that red spicy sauce and tamarind chutney. What you need with chillied Cobra beer and all of this. See you guys again with all of my friends and family. Kudos to Chef and his team.”

“Best authentic Thai food in London. You can see I have been on a three year mission to find this restaurant. We had waterfall pork salad, pork rib tom yum, basil chicken, isaan sausage and morning glory, plus of course lots of chilli fish sauce which came free on request. Flavours were bold and confident, cooked to perfection, with a variety of authentic dishes, and it was spicy enough, though maybe next time I request phet phet. I have been to very upmarket places not run by Thais; and I have been to Thai family places; but this seems to be the platonic ideal of Thai hospitality and cooking, with the minimal expected concessions to the UK audience on service and ingredients. Next time we will try the som tum and the fish. If it's up to scratch then hands down this is the reigning champion of the cuisine in London. Will update accordingly.”

“Gentle staff Delicious Food, reasonable price The Pho tai is so beyond words Bun Cha is also good, even better than some restaurants in Vietnam btw we forgot to take the photos of the dishes cause we were so hungry, just remembered when finished LoL”