This review is a overall review as i've been here four times, The Curlew is just pure brilliance,…read moreevery single visit just blows me away and i find something else i love about this place, weather it's the beautifully cooked food, super friendly staff or the wonderful array of drinks on the menu, i just love every aspect of The Curlew and have no doubts that i will be back in the near future.

Everything you could want in a meal. Note that tables are family sized and shared with surrounding…read moreparties.

Very pleasant atmosphere -- especially if you are seated at one of the separate tables. The food is…read morefresh and delicious.

This lovely little cafe is practically a stone's throw from Hempstead Heath, one of London's most…read morebeautiful parks. It's located in a picturesque little street with a very village-like feel, next to a Tesco and near a few other shops and restaurants. The interior has been newly-painted, giving a slightly newer look than before, but the food and drinks are just as delicious, though the service hasn't gotten any friendlier. But hey, it can't all be perfect. The menu has a few constants on it, but they also offer seasonal items that vary from week to week, depending on what they have on hand. One week, it can be a heaping plate of wild boar and root vegetables; the next, it can be pumpkin ravioli and a perfectly-cooked chicken dish. Either way, you'll most likely not be disappointed. I can say that their Fried Chicken Kiev dish was absolutely splendid, but the ravioli was a bit on the dry and flavorless side. The menu is also bursting with drinks of all kinds, including milkshakes, fresh juices, and specialty teas. I can vouch for their milkshakes. I'm not sure if it's possible to get a bad milkshake when ice cream is involved, but let me tell you, that Peanut Butter and Banana milkshake with your choice of ice cream leaves nothing to be desired. I did have one problem with my last visit, as I got one of their pastries for the road, and when I got home, I realized it tasted like paint- probably due to the fact that they had just recently painted the place and the pastries had been soaking up the fumes. I highly doubt the paint will still be fresh for your visit, however, so you shouldn't have any problems with that.

You know that feeling when you meet some people and they simply don't make a lasting impression on…read moreyou - whether in a positive nor in a negative sense? Well, this is how I feel about the Kalendar Café: veni, vedi...mmh? Having passed by hundreds of times before when walking to the Heath, I felt it was about time to check it out...and so last night I came here for dinner with my partner. We sat outside, which is one of the two perks of this place. The second perk was the jerk chicken, which in fact was quite delicious. Overall though, I was not that happy: the service was slow, despite it not being that busy even. And while the staff was friendly, they were not engaging at all, which makes my perception of this place being forgettable even stronger. For example, when asking about recommendations from the menu, I got the impression that I was being a bother rather than a customer. Plus, I had placed an order from the daily menu and it wasn't until 15 minutes later that I was informed that this item was no longer available. Due to its excellent location, this place is really busy most of the time; they have lots of walk-in customers. This latter point, I believe, attributes to the fact that they don't really have to try hard and be convincingly good. They simply can exist...

Incredible! My husband and I loved it, and our three kids (6-14) ate everything on their plate for…read moredinner. We've tried a few high end restaurants while here and this one has been our favorite. Every detail was thought of. And the women's bathroom, unforgettable.

This was my first time at the ivy. Came here because I got gifted a voucher. The decor is very…read morecool. Plenty of seating outside but we opted to sit indoors. The waitstaff were very friendly. 3/5 Bloody Mary - I didn't like the mix. I've had better at pubs, but the presentation was great 3/5 Eggs Benedict - the ham on this was shredded and I've never had it this way before. I prefer slices. The decor is great but the food is average. Maybe dinner might be better.

Absolutely phenomenal. Texture is a fantastic spot with amazing food for a very reasonable price…read more The chefs were kind and avoided the food allergies of our group (which we mentioned when we set our reservation). The beautiful difference in texture of each plate surpassed the previous and left us all enjoying every last bite.

Fabulous Michelin stared restaurant. This Icelandic Asian fusion restaurant offers a clean fresh…read morepalate. The vegan tasting menu was creative and tasty. I would recommend the wine pairing. Perfect place for a dinner celebration.

We came here since the big boss was in town. This was my first visit and our seating area wasn't…read morethe best (we sat in the bar area) but the views were great and the food wasn't too bad either. 3/5 Corn ribs - never had a corn rib before. Good, a bit sweet. Messy to eat. 3/5 Truffle fries - good but average 4/5 Polenta - very tasty, a must. 3/5 Duck and waffle - I expected this to be bigger but it was good. I normally prefer chicken but the duck wasn't bad. All the food was decent and the staff were all nice. It's unfortunate that the walk to the restaurant passes by the smelly toilets. Also there was only one lift working that day so it took a little time to get up/down.

I've been looking forward to visiting Duck & Waffle for quite some time. The views are incredible,…read morethe space itself is striking, and on paper it promises that perfect London mix of skyline, late-night energy, and elevated comfort food. Unfortunately, our experience was soured before it even had a chance to begin. My girlfriend and I walked in excited, completely amicable, simply hoping to head upstairs for a bite and drinks. We were greeted by the doorman with an immediate, dismissive "Are you good?" -- not in a welcoming or helpful tone, but in a way that felt skeptical and unnecessarily confrontational. There was no warmth, no "welcome in," no attempt at hospitality. It immediately set an uncomfortable tone. He then proceeded to call upstairs as though he were doing us some sort of favor just by allowing us to go up. The entire interaction felt transactional and judgmental rather than gracious. First impressions matter, especially at a place that positions itself as a premium dining destination. Hospitality begins at the door, not at the table. When we finally made it upstairs, the room was filled with visibly drunk, rowdy groups -- which only made the earlier attitude feel even more misplaced. If that environment is acceptable (and profitable), then two polite guests looking for drinks and food shouldn't be met with suspicion at the entrance. By that point, the damage was done. The initial interaction had already rubbed us the wrong way, and the energy upstairs didn't help. We ultimately decided to leave before even sitting at our table. That's how strongly the first impression impacted us. It's difficult to justify staying somewhere when you don't feel genuinely welcomed from the outset. Duck & Waffle has the potential to be memorable for all the right reasons. But someone representing the brand at the very front needs to understand that hospitality isn't optional -- it's foundational. A simple, respectful welcome would have changed everything. I hope management takes this seriously, because no guest should feel judged or dismissed before they even step inside.

Bradley's Restaurant in this quiet neighborhood of Swiss Cottage is a glowing gem. Chef Simon…read moreBradley's delicate flavors & style comes through in his food! His refined Continental European cuisine is reflected in his menu. The regular menu is supplemented by a prix fixe menu with some tasty choices. The individually crafted desserts are not to missed also. The service was impeccable by the suit & tie servers. With drinks came a board of house-made olive & raisin rolls. Our group of 5 started with a variety of appetizers and all were amazing. Highlights were the Grilled Cuttlefish, smoky in flavor over black wild rice and the twice-baked Cheese Soufflé. The soufflé had an amazing leek sauce. Our friend said her Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes was one of the best salads she's ever had. My son (restaurant namesake) went with a 3 appetizer array as his whole meal with Cheese Croquettes, Grilled Cuttlefish and the Devon Crab Tartare, which was a work of art and taste. The entrees were no less grand. My wife's Wild Sea Bass Fillet was perfect in every way. From the prix fixe menu, my Vienna Schnitzel was super crispy and accompanied by crispy roast potatoes & shredded cabbage. The schnitzel was topped by a rich heritage fried egg embedded with capers & anchovies with flavors that married well with breaded veal. Do not skip dessert! Though the BlackBerry Soufflé might take extra time, it is absolutely worth waiting for. The daily dessert was a Ginger Pudding, though in the UK, it's more a cake with vanilla ice cream and I loved it. For chocolate fiends, the Chocolate Pavé with Chocolate Crumble & Damson Sorbet is killer.

Food and service were outstanding! We were the last reservation the evening we dined there. The…read morewaitstaff were patient, attentive, and lovely! Food was beautifully presented and delicious! Bradley's is a jewel of a restaurant in North London!

had the spicy pasta with chicken. was great. quick and warm. nice staff and spot to sitread more

Okay, this certainly wasn't one of the fanciest cafes that I have been to, but honestly, the…read moreproblem I found with Central London is that many of the cafes weren't open, so that ended up really being my only option. I certainly appreciated it for that. They did actually do a decent coffee, which I ended up sitting at the table over the road from the place. Mind you, I probably shouldn't be all that surprised that many of them don't open until later because, well, it turns out that they are pretty close to the city.

What a fantastic little spot this is: Crouch End is crying out for more cocktail/smart dining…read moreoptions and this falls somewhere in the middle. It's relaxed but the food is excellent. The cocktails are good, but not Shoreditch-Stokies-cray-cray. The staff are warm and service was excellent. Can't fault the food - a wonderful combination of Italian and Scottish (why didn't someone do this before ?)... you HAVE to try the venison or the tagliatelle with turnip tops. Delicious desserts, and linger over the cocktail bar until late.