Atmosphere: this small cellar restaurant is tucked away between two other restaurants like a…read morespeakeasy. The space is comfortable refined and homely. The wait staff was a delight. Food: I had the prawn risotto which was perfectly cheesy with an excellent fluffy texture 9/10. The prawn itself was good nothing out of the ordinary. The pizza was almost a flat bread, but the texture of the crispy crust was perfect. The quality of the toppings and cheese were above most with a great ratio to all the ingredients and spices

One of the best atmospheres a basement can provide, the cheerful and charming staff make everyone…read morefeel at home as they proffer a plethora of different drinks, quickly and lovingly made. The food speaks for itself- Arincini and pasta dishes excite the palate, and larger meatier dishes satiate the appetites of the more carnivorous members of the family. The ambiance of the cellar is bang on- friendly, family run wine bistro, served with excellent food- needed to keep locals coming back. Would strongly recommend the often overbooked Chelsea cellar, for any lover of Italian food. Unpretentious, reasonably priced, one would be hard pushed to find better bang for your buck in London.

So, like the other reviewers, I came here thanks to friends who live near by. And thank god I made…read morethe long journey because this place is wonderful! The large selection of lovely wines. The ability to do it yourself and sample as many as you'd like (at a small cost) or just buy outright - without having to queue - is genius! Why don't more of these places exist?!?! On a happier note, they're opening up a new location near Soho in a few weeks time. I'm hoping it's slightly a bigger space but retains it's comfortable, laid back vibe. And that the staff are just as cool as the ones at this location. This place is just - absolutely lovely!

This is a lovely spot. Slightly off the beaten track of the busy Fulham Road this off-licence com…read morewine bar offers something unique and fun. Perfect for a pre-dinner drink. The only downside is the early close and tiny food menu.

Finally getting out to explore our new neighborhood beyond our local, we dined at the New Moon last…read moreweekend. We loved it. It was the kind of Italian restaurant I always enjoy; authentic with house made pasta, friendly service and fresh menu that is very reasonably priced. As we were some of the early dinners, they let us choose our table. Once seated we were presented with olives and freshly made foccacia to snack on while we checked out the menu. It didn't take us long as we were both in the mood for pasta and I jump at the chance to get grilled squid whenever I see it. Shockingly, we both passed on the crab ravioli special that our server was raving about. While that sounded very good, we had no regrets with how we played it. -Fresh wild rocket with shaved parmesan and cherry tomatoes -Marinated grilled baby squid -Pappardelle con Salsiccia e Funghi-Homemade pasta with sausage, mushrooms and red onions -Tagliolini con Gamberi e Zucchine-Homemade pasta with prawns, courgettes, chilli and tomato sauce. -Tiramisu I had the pasta with sausage and it was excellent, as was my wife's prawn pasta. The tiramisu was a very good one. After settling up our inexpensive bill, we were offered comp limoncellos, grappa or sambuca. We passed, though that is a nice touch. I also got to work on my improving grasp of the Italian language with the staff and left feeling fairly confident that I could have done it all in Italian, if necessary. Pleasant service, cozy setting and a delectable menu that's well priced. We'll be back and often.

There was nothing horrible about Luna Nuova but I was underwhelmed by the experience and a bunch of…read moresmall things turned me off of it. First off the food was decent however for £15 per small plate of pasta I felt underwhelmed given the price. Perhaps that's just London. The service was slow at times also perhaps typical for London. They messed up the first dessert order (soufflé) and in all it was almost half an hour until it showed up. They did offer a complimentary dessert drink but I rarely drink alcohol so it only benefited my date. I would say there are better options. -A

Bandol was so good we went twice, and the second time we brought friends. It's located on a quiet…read moreblock about a 10 minute walk from both the Earl's Court and West Brompton tube station. There are 5-6 other restaurants and bars in the block and they all look pretty good. Over the course of two nights, we had the beetroot salad, foie gras terrine, bouillabaisse, duck breast, scallops and the black ink risotto. Service was excellent - helpful and friendly but not intrusive. Sit outside if it's a nice evening. I highly recommend this restaurant.

I had a takeaway of the wonderful steak, frites and bearnaise sauce. It was absolutely delicious…read more The best. Nicely pink and very tasty. Higly recommend.

Really enjoy this place by the river. Good atmosphere and love the food. Will come againread more

Gazette is one of my local restaurants and I was surprised that no-one on Yelp has reviewed it yet!…read moreIt's a gem of a place, hidden away off the (rather nasty and quite smelly) York Road on the Battersea / Wandsworth border. Nestled between riverside apartments the restaurant offers traditional French cuisine in a relaxed and informal setting. It markets itself as a cafe, bar, brassiere and private room. To be fair, it's a restaurant on the top floor and a nice bar on the lower level (perfect for reading the paper and relaxing). The private room isn't exactly massive, and has a glass partition, so it's not exactly 'private' per se, just slightly removed from the other diners. My partner had his 40th b.day here and it was a great success. The menu was tailor made, with all his favourite things: truffles, foie gras, confit of duck etc. I ate here a couple of weeks ago with my mum, her friend and my other half. Service was good, if a little slow at times. The place is very very French so don't expect to be hurried with your meal - this is about relaxing and taking your time. Similarly, the service, timing and pacing of your meal will reflect this. The wine list is MASSIVE, and I do mean massive. However, if the owner is about (Walter) he will be more than happy to guide you to a suitable choice. Prices aren't cheap, but the selection is superb. The menu changes daily and has been designed to appear like a newspaper front page. I had snails to start, and then salmon with sweet potato for main. The snails were delicious, swimming in melted butter (I daren't even begin to think about how many calories were in it) , they also had a deliciously earthy taste. Yum. The salmon was cooked well, and the sweet potato was fine, if well, a little watery. My fellow diners had similarly hit and misses with their choices, a mustard and tomato tart was disappointing, a veal main course was served luke warm and had to be sent back (not a problem, and it was dealt with quickly and didn't impact on our enjoyment one bit), foie gras starter for my other half was delicious with red onion jam. Just another note about the way the food is served. Everything is quite 'rustic' so don't be surprised if your food comes served in a large pot / pan / dish. It's a cute gimmick, but not essential. Although must be a nightmare for the poor waiting staff. Speaking of the waiting staff 100% of them are French and have varying levels of English. So do try and be patient or ask another server. I find it adds to the whole French experience! Anyhoo, Gazette is well worth a look if you're in the area. it's also a great place to go with friends for a group birthday / event as long as you're not wanting to hit the local nightclubs after (they're aren't any). The place can get a little rowdy with the right crowd there and also for big sporting events (especially involving the French) you'll find a large ex-pat community.

This location has seen a number of different concepts, from posh toast to lobsters and now a…read morerestaurant with, what appears to be, high hopes. As of this review the establishment has been open for a little over four weeks. The service reflects this, the staff are charming, helpful and quite knowledgeable but they come across as a little nervous and slightly unsure of themselves at times. I can only imagine they will continue to improve from what is a solid start. The opening cocktails at the bar were decent, but not spectacular. The starter of scallops was a little too salty for my preferences, but otherwise great. Likewise the wild boar ravioli with chocolate flakes was innovative and worked very well. It's often said, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, that a place can be judged on its cheeseboard and toilets. Here they score very well. The cheeseboard had some classics such as mature Comté and a few more obscure offerings that catered for a wide variety of tastes. The cheeseboard looks sure to adapt to local preferences and the waiter eluded to the appearance of mature Gouda which is always a hit. If there was one easy win for them I would suggest really toning down the music. The songs catered for people of a certain age. Being of that age they were nostalgic and enjoyable - but often too loud. Let the food and the people do the talking - not Meredith Brooks. In short this place has a lot of potential, the location has always been great and offers good views over the river, the food is very good, as is the service. If you are comparing this to other nearby options such as the more expansive Marco Polo go to View 94, it's better in every respect. It's currently a little expensive for what they are, but the pricing is probably about right for where they will be.

What an extraordinary place. Really, I can't think of another place in London that comes close for…read morethe experience of a classy escape to 1930s Paris or 1930s anywhere for that matter. Step inside, and you could be forgiven for wondering what just happened. One minute you're wandering down a quiet back-road in Battersea, overlooked by council houses and the odd school. The next, you're in a low-lit room, a bar ahead of you lined with upside-down wine glasses, candles and fairy lights, wooden chairs and tables to your left and right and small, elegant plants against the walls, in between scores of 1930s vintage pictures. If you've arrived after 8pm, the live music will be playing. Usually gypsy jazz, but often other types of recognisably 1930s jazz too: A piano, some vocals, a woodwind instrument.. It's easy to imagine yourself as an extra in the English Patient or whatever your favourite film set in the 1930s is. The service is friendly and quick. The food is a mixture of French, central European and north African, and pretty good too. The wine, beer and spirits list is basic but good enough to accompany the food or quaff slowly whilst enjoying the music. QueCumbar's website quotes local press as saying this place would be perfect for a first date. I'd go further than that. If your girl/guy has a just a hint of a musical soul or a smidgen of interest in the 1930s/40s, I'd say that taking them to QueCumbar will firmly tilt things in your favour! If they're big fans of the era or jazz... best get planning that second date! It's cheap too. Arrive before 8pm and the music is free. After 8pm and it's just £5. Food is in the £10-£15 range and drink is the usual. Overall? Well worth checking out, whether you're into jazz, 1930s vintage, or want to go somewhere original and unique.

I spent a lovely night filled with gypsy jazz music and good food last night. and most importantly…read morefriendly service ! the place is really different, cosy and some how old. Nothing fancy at all just the right place to have a special night out. the band (Viper's Dream) was phenomenal- we had waited for 2 hours for them to begin playing but it was really good music. the food is good- french- and reasonably priced. the bar hosts a bi weekly music nights the only downside to this place is the location- literally in the middle of no where and toilets need cleaning

This place really is as good as it gets. Especially in Fulham which is surprisingly lacking…read more Brilliant service, lovely decor and tasty food. Highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.

Fulham really struggles for good coffee. There are plenty of good cafés, but they just just don't…read moreserve amazing coffee. This place does - from a 1961 Faema E61. Incidentally, the E61 was the first machine with a pump to pressurise the water, and this one was restored by the owner. Apart from good coffee, there are many delicious items baked on site, the fit-out is super cool, the music is happy, and the staff are super friendly. One last thing - there is a mini filing cabinet to leave your loyalty card here. Brilliant!

What an amazing place! There are theatrics, cocktails, ambience and, of course, Detective Mitch! We…read morehad so much fun at the Evans & Peel Detective Agency from the minute we rang the bell to the photos taken at the end as we left. We found this speakeasy on Yelp and didn't have reservations but got in anyways. The entry door is very subtle and once inside you need to plead your case to gain entry. Your case would be a mystery you are working to solve. We had a lot of fun with this part and our improv skills were put to the test. After being allowed through the secret entrance, you enter a 1930's prohibition style well decorated bar. All the staff are dressed the part and act the part. The drinks are in a casebook style booklet and have handwritten descriptions of the choices. We each had a couple of the drinks and really enjoyed them. The staff even comes around and mingles with you if you want. Most of the talk is the acting about your case or the general conversations of the Prohibition era. We really had fun here and were laughing a lot and found the experience very stimulating. I highly recommend going here when in London. It is a super fun experience.

Quirky and fun and the cocktails were excellent. Great staff. I recommend making a reservation.read more