You know what? This is going to be my fallback restaurant in London. This fast food is fresh, with…read moremany gluten-free and vegetarian options to choose from. It's popular, so there are lines during the lunch period. There is limited seating. The service is very pleasant and kind of fun. Yeah, it's not the chippy fast food London experience, but it's definitely the new London fast food experience. As far as the food itself goes, it's above average. There are loads of veg I what I had, and it wasn't too salty. While I wouldn't write home Bout it unto itself, I will definitely tell you about it, and will let anyone who is gf know about it. Since the chain is all over the place, it's easy to fall back on it.

I've just had a meal at Leon, and was very pleasantly surprised…read more It's a fast-food joint, with some limited seating, located on the glass walls that now line Victoria Street, close to the Curzon cinema. Most of the options of meals or salads come pre-prepared in little boxes, though they also do burgers, wraps and salads, and small salad pots; and finally strange but fun (baked) fries in the shape of little, round grilles, served with a dipping sauce. There are plenty of vegetarian and some vegan options, too. The theme is vaguely Mediterranean, though, let's be fair, this is fast food joint, so don't expect authenticity. But my 'meatless meatballs' on a bed of whole grain rice, with a spicy tomato sauce, were really tasty, and bursting with herby flavour. I must admit I was (very pleasantly) surprised. The prices are reasonable - around £5-£7 for most of the mains. Eat-in prices are slightly higher. They serve a range of health-conscious fruit juices and shakes, plus coffee. There's free water available if you want to eat in. The company prides itself on its ethical food sourcing, fresh ingredients and eco packaging credentials. The only downside is that waiting for the food means slightly haphazard queuing at the small counter area - this branch is a victim of its own success. I'm now a fan and shall be back.

Food is impressive and plated very well…read more I think (Hoirini Panseta) Pork Belly Pancetta was my first choice tonight. To my surprise, the Kleftiko fell short of my expectations. Meat was stringy and dry but presentation was impressive. Feta Me Meli Kai Sousami is very yummy and so is the Kefalotiri Saganaki. Missing the rice pilaf as they serve fries instead.

We arrived right at 12:00 just as the sign changed from closed to open. The friendly server opened…read morethe window and started wonderful music. His cheerful and kind demeanor definitely set a tone for the meal. We would have rated highly just for that, but this is a restaurant and you should know that the food delivers. I have never had chicken that hit every box- tender, juicy and flavorful! My husband had ordered the meatballs, but they were unfortunately not available. His second choice was the beef chuck and he said it was " very good, but the pita was the best he had ever tasted. ". The total for two meals, pita and a bottle of sparkling water

Wandered by on a Sunday, and decided to pop in for lunch, especially because Sunday roasts were…read moreoffered. The experience was both terrible and great - made our orders promptly: lamb and chicken, beer and tea, and then we waited. And waited. And waited. And then the server comes up with our bill and I was like ?! Turns out our orders were missed, and they were duly apologetic. By then, there was no more lamb and we were rather grouchy. However, on the upside, service recovery was great. I had to go with the pork belly in lieu of lamb, and the restaurant decided they would waive the cost of the second main, and get me another beer while at it. Nice gesture, but your food had better be good eh? Verdict: better than good - the roast pork belly was melt in your mouth, and the chicken crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. One of the nicer meals I had in London indeed, if I could overlook the fiasco of the meal order mix up. While it was just us whose orders were goofed, other patrons also had to undergo a long waiting time as well, of 30 minutes and above. Yes, the restaurant was packed to its gills but surely there has to be a way around this.

Note: I didn't realize there was already a restaurant review started here, so I created another one…read morethat's just called Portobello Organic Kitchen without the "The" in front. We stumbled upon this restaurant during our visit to Notthinghill area in London. We weren't necessarily even looking for an Italian place, but this restaurant caught our eye. It was late in the afternoon and it was fairly empty at 4:30PM and we decided we needed a rest and some food. Very friendly service and the pizzas. Wow. Thin crust Italian style pizza with great ingredients. We ordered: Mushroom - chestnut mushrooms, mozzarella, truffle oil, parmesan Salsiccia - spicy sausage, mozzarella Salad with walnut dressing One of the best pizzas we've had and the server was not lying about the mushroom pizza. It was extremely good [as was the salsiccia]. The truffle oil really made the pizza. The salsiccia was really good as well and when you bite into the sausage, you get this burst of spiciness that fills your mouth. Wonderful. Next time we're in London and in Notthinghill, we'll be sure to visit this place again. Great find along a great neighborhood that has many things to offer!

Doesn't look like much from the outside but once you step inside, you'll quickly appreciate the…read morecoziness and rustic decor. My team hosted a group dinner at this place and it didn't disappoint. Staff were super pleasant and food/drinks were brought out in a timely matter given the size of our group. The portions were generous and everything was delicious (only managed to snap two photos-too much food on the table). Overall solid experience - I do recommend.

I would give this spot 3.5* as it is pretty good but not exceptional, and service is quite lacking…read more I had some grilled chicken while other friends had lamb. Chicken was good and well seasoned and the better value for money. Nevertheless, it wasn't unforgettable. Prices are fair but service is quite sloppy.

I was a bit skeptical based on how heavily promoted add-ons and merchandise were pushed during the…read morereservation process but the food lived up to the hype. The restaurant is gorgeous as well but what really makes the entire experience is the staff. From the host to the waitstaff, everyone was beyond lovely and kind. Special shout outs to Jacob from NY and Bella from Vancouver BC that were just the best. We started with the artichokes and radishes, both of which were lovely. We did the mushroom entree and the homemade tahini and pitas were to die for. Last but not least the sticky toffee soft serve was delish - I ate every single bite. Great dinner spot for my first proper visit to London!

An absolute, must try spot if you are in the area. Rovi was a rec that we'd literally gotten off of…read morea TV show and we felt it would be a great veg forward last stop on our trip for vegetarian me. We grabbed dinner reservations for 8:00 pm and were seated at a really cute booth by the kitchen pass area. I got the shiso spritz and my husband tried a couple of their mocktails which he enjoyed thoroughly. Foodwise, we got the crispy aubergine tops, sprouting broccoli, tropea onions, potatoes with creme fraiche and the mixed grill mushroom. The two standouts were the aubergine tops and the tropea onions where I was really ready to LICK THE PLATE. The onions with the ricotta were seasoned to perfection with just a bit of spice. The aubergine was breaded and fried to cronchy heaven and I could eat a bucket of these if they were presented to me. The potatoes were good but needed a touch more seasoning; and the broccoli was also a great dish but paled in comparison to the stars. The mixed mushroom main was good but not our favorite as the seasoning blend on them became a tad overwhelming for us as we ate. Dessert wise, we grabbed the miso caramel which was delicious. Service was super friendly and efficient. 10/10 you HAVE to try this place if you are in the area (or you know, trek out a bit if you're not :P) You will not regret this meal, trust me.

Was walking by and Saw cheesecake! Had to try a piece and it was not too bad.... I tried their…read morecaramel cheesecake and it was at least better tasting then back home. Staff were friendly and place itself looked okay for a quick bite. Nothing fancy.

This was the worst restaurant experience I've ever had!…read more First off...we ordered 3 plates total: one appetizer, and one plate for myself/one for my friend. Our meals came before our appetizer. I had to remind the waitress and she informed us they "forgot to make it." Okay... Then, halfway through my plate I realize my dolmas are not of the "mixed" variety like I ordered, they are all the same. My friend, who has been a vegetarian for 10 years, ordered the VEGETARIAN stuffed peppers. After her first bite, she realizes there is meat in her dish. We inform the staff, who tell us "they were out of vegetarian" and proceed to substitute her dish with a completely different dish. Of course, we are still charged. My dish was incorrect, and I was informed they were also "out" of what I had ordered...and this was never corrected. We did get free dessert out of the whole debacle. This was mediocre. The best part: as we left, we heard the lady next to us informing the waitress her fish was RAW in the middle. RUN, don't walk, away from this horrible restaurant!

Great place for a quick pick up meal to go. Food is Mediterranean based, which you can tell from…read morethe names of their offerings, but good variety amongst the listed options, that sounds like an oxymoron, but is not. Quality is good and flavors are excellent. Definitely in the fast, casual category but not a chain and I think on the high end for that category.

What an awesome little place! We were visiting London and in the West End for a show. We were in a…read morehurry for a quick dinner before showtime and found this place around the corner from the Adelphi Theater. We were SO glad we stumbled onto it! It was about 6:45 on a Thursday night and it was not busy at all. I had the falafel and my husband had the Argentinian steak. Highly recommend both! He was raving about the steak all night and couldn't believe how cheap it was. The entire experience only took us about 30 minutes from walking in to leaving. The gentleman who took our order was friendly and the food was prepared quickly. They have seating upstairs and there's space for maybe 15-20 people up there. The restaurant appeared clean and organized. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a quick and delicious meal in the West End!

We had a choice of several restaurants in the area. We weren't disappointed. The service was…read moreexcellent! The menu choices were excellent including the wine selection. The pork belly was delicious. It was one of those enjoyable meals where you lose track of time. I can't say enough about the service.

My daughter and I were fortunate to find this lovely bistro on my last night with her in London. I…read morecan't say enough good things about our meal there. Our server was most attentive, (but not overly so), gracious, and pleasant and took pride in the menu. We enjoyed delicious, fresh burrata with roasted peppers, eggplant, zucchini, and pesto with toasted Italian bread, as well as calamari with harissa and garlic mayonnaise as an appetizer. We shared a reasonably-priced, pleasant Argentinian Malbec. For dinner, I ordered one of the Specials from the board: lab rib chops with fondant potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and salsa verde. When my beautiful plate arrived, the vegetables looked so fresh that I was concerned they were undercooked, but they were not; they were perfect, as were the medium-done lamb chops. They and the potatoes were exquisite with the salsa verde. My daughter raved about her meal from the regular menu: roasted chicken with chard and mushrooms in cream sauce. I tasted her dish and the chicken was so tender and tasty (we noticed that the chicken in England was not overgrown and is so much more tender and flavorful than the standard grocery-store chicken in the U.S.). She made a point of only eating half of her meal so she could take it home and look forward to reliving the experience the next day, since it was "the best meal [she had] ever had." As if all that weren't enough, we also treated ourselves to truffle & Parmesan fries! They were generous with both toppings and we were over the moon. We were quite satiated but had been looking for a just-right cheesecake since we had arrived in London three weeks prior. When we saw it on the menu, we decided to push our gastronomic indulgences a step further! It was perfect--light and creamy, with a variety of berries in syrup. We were truly delighted, and followed up with an aperitif of Disaronno (Italian amaretto liqueur). We were fortunate to have chosen a delightful place with an interesting menu at which to enjoy our last meal together for several months. I thoroughly enjoyed Alcedo Bistro and Bar. I won't forget such a pleasant experience. We were warmly welcomed and we look forward to returning; my daughter plans to return regularly and was pleased to hear that Alcedo is open seven days a week and also serve breakfast!