Temper's Covent Garden location is worth a visit. Less memorable than its Soho counterpart (in…read moreterms of atmosphere, decor, and general vibe overlooking the open grill) the food was still delicious and the staff super helpful and friendly. On Mondays the bone-in steak is half off. As a group of five we ordered 2x 550gr steaks (different cuts and cooks to try), which didn't disappoint. The gochujang mushrooms are a great add on, the raclette fries aren't. Would definitely recommend the burnt ends taco - those flavors were amazing.

Really excellent meat-centered meal on the back patio in Covent Garden. Super great steak with…read morelight salt flakes was tender and well cooked. Cornbread had a super great crust and a spicy sweet potato spread. Pork belly was a tad too sweet, but bone marrow was awesome. So good!!!

We went out to this location for dancing. If you love Latin music this is a great place to go…read more Awesome DJ and vibes!

20 minute wait after we were sat to get service. Only after we called for it. Had to order double…read moredrinks, alls and mains because who knew when someone was coming back. They came back with drinks after 15 minutes and apps. Dinner took 50 minutes to get to our table. If they were busy I'd say I understand. But our assigned waitress didn't say anything until AFTER we paid. I mean for food and service skip. But the atmosphere is a different story.

Wonderful Cuban restaurant near our hotel. Love the music and atmosphere. Service is fast and…read morefriendly. We started with some frozen lime cocktails which was so refreshing and lots of fresh lime juice. Our party of four shared Mixed tapas vegetarian sharing plate and mixed tapas sharing plate (that had chicken tapas). I loved the plantains and the omelette. The falafel was my favorite. My friend also had the Camarones crilollos which he really enjoyed. Prices are very good here for the location.

Super disappointing. First of all this Cuban restaurant does not have Cuban coffee. It took a…read moreminute for somebody to come and let me know that when I actually asked for that right out the gate before I was seated. Honestly, I might've switched that for a Mojito but when the server came over, they knew nothing about the Cuban coffee. I was looking for and had a frustration. I just decided to move on.

It's not a critically-acclaimed restaurant for nothing. This is Latin-American cuisine at its…read morefinest. The flavors are the closest to the authentic Latin creations I grew up eating, yet also manage to add their own unique and delicious twists to make them pop even more. The ingredients are carefully selected, paired well, and cooked to perfection to make every dish unforgettable. For my first run, I tried the Seared Braised Beef with julienned crispy potatoes, which reminds me of the Lomo Saltado we do in California. The beef is tender and succulent, salty & flavorful, and topped with sliced roasted veggies. The crispy potatoes are amazing, too, but I wish there had been more. This is also the first restaurant I've been to in London that serves fried yuca (cassava) since I moved here... and that was more than 4 years ago. If you're hungry, get this as your side. Brownie points to them for using truffle oil to give them that little extra flair. The drinks don't disappoint, either. Their cocktails are utilizing "better" versions of Latin spirits (think Fair Quinoa Vodka), which means they're slightly pricier but also offer a more varied experience. The wine list is also plentiful, so pick your poison. Given the lively nature of its environment, it's definitely a restaurant for the social experience. However, reservations in advance are strongly recommended, whether you're coming alone or in a group. The ONLY downside I could find about this place was their complete lack of alternative milks. So, if you want something other than dairy to go with your tea or coffee, you're out of luck. In my case, I ended up opting for their Espressini cocktail with Fair Trade Coffee Liqueur instead. I know. What a sacrifice.

Amazing experience. The service was awesome, and the food was some of the best we have ever had…read more Our favorite was the Cochinita pibil and the grilled chimichurri prawns. Our favorite dessert was the pumpkin flan. We may pass on the califlower and the churros next time. My drink was fabulous. Overall, had a great time, the staff were chatty and even kept the kitchen open for us to have dessert. The inside is modern, trendy, and clean. Highly, highly recommend if you're in town or live in London.

nestled in a dimly lit corner of the city, this coya has vibrant flavors, impeccable service, and…read moreluxurious ambiance. While it may be a bit on the pricey side, the experience is undeniably worth every penny, especially if you're looking for a night of shared dishes, attentive service, and great atmosphere. the mood is perfect for an intimate dinner or a celebration with friends, as it was when i came here for my birthday! the guac was prepared on the table, and had a great freshness to it, but was not worth the money imo bc it tasted pretty ordinary to me. same for the antichuchos de pollo - they were so small and tasted like regular skewers to me - they had a nice smoky flavor, but nothing that couldn't be achieved at home easily. i liked the trio de maiz, which had many different types of maiz, and was presented beautifully! the dish was very fresh and almost nutty. also liked their take on patatas bravas, which was perfectly crispy and with a delicious creamy sauce. love love loved the tiradito de pez limon, which had the most melt in your mouth yellowtail crudo/sashimi. it was paired with an amazing slightly spicy green chili sauce, and overall flavors were phenomenal. the orange tobiko wasn't there though... the salmon was one of the best things i had that night - perfectly cooked and tender, melty and delicious! amazing flavor pairings, scrumptious overall! dessert was one of the highlights of the meal as well. the churros were citrusy and fried to perfection, and paired with a great sauce. my personal favorite was the passionfruit mango pavlova thing, which had such a bright tartness! everything was served on what looked like homemade pottery, so lovely! the price point seemed a little irrational for what we received, but everything was delicious, and the overall experience was amazing! highly recommend if you're feeling a bit posh or just want to treat yourself!

I booked a reservation here today, then realized a few hours later that I wouldn't be able to make…read moreit. I tried calling them numerous times, but I just got a busy signal. They proceeded to charge me £100 for the pleasure of making a reservation with them. Even though I was reaching out to them 3 hours early to let them know I can't make it. We ate at a great restaurant and enjoyed it thoroughly. I guess there is no reason to try Coya.

Amazonica, on Berkeley square in Mayfair is just down the street from SexyFish and around the…read morecorner from the local Bentley and Bugatti store. Prices are thus very high. It's kind of an interesting interior , obviously trying ot recreate Amazon rainforest. A very Very high end Rainforest Cafe I thought the food , tapas style was good, not great and really expensive. . If you u are going for the 'dinner in the jungle ' experience or just wanting to be a cool place in Mayfair go for it. But dont go there hungry or in search of great food. My daughter has gone back a couple times , again, mainly for the cool experience and just a bit of food and a drink to keep costs down.

This restaurant was absolutely beautiful. The decor was gorgeous. The food even came out gorgeous…read more Now here's my problem. We asked to see if we can get our checks divided that seem to be very hard for these people to do then because we asked that question they kept on changing waiters what you can divide checks give me a break. The food was OK nothing to ride home about a little bit too expensive. Our last server that we had he was pretty great, but definitely will never come back here again.

I've been to a few different Las Iguanas locations in different cities and I've never really…read moreunderstood the hype. Our server was nice enough and service was quite quick, especially given how busy it was. The chicken fajita stack was probably the best tasting food we got. The table side guac was nice but overpriced for the size. However there were a few cons; Very loud location so was a bit hard to have a decent conversation. They don't have great a-la-carte options. The tacos would be great if you didn't have to pick two of the same flavour and if there was an option to add an extra taco. The crispy fish tacos were really bland. The chicken wings weren't crispy at all. The portion size of the padron peppers is definitely smaller than it used to be. 4 peppers for £4.20 is crazy! Fine for a quick Mexican food fix but definitely not authentic cuisine.

7pm dinner on a Thursday. Music was cranked SUPER loud. Made even worse with a server with a bad…read moreattitude (middle aged Latina woman). We tried to order a mojito, she just curtly said "we're out of mojitos", didn't offer a substitute or suggestion or anything. She seemed annoyed the whole time while we were ordering since we were a bit unsure and the music from DJ Douchenozzle was so loud it made it impossible to order without shouting. Food was decent.

Sunday Roast today for two at noon and it did not disappoint! A welcoming gal took us to our table…read morefrom the upstairs reception area to our table downstairs. The decor is classic and comfortable, not stuffy. And for all the food being cooked nearby, ventilation is excellent because we did not smell of roasted food when we left! We opted for the Three Beast Feast with a cocktail (delicious!) each and the cheese cauliflower. We especially liked the beef, pork crackling of the pork chop (the "eye" of the chop dried out, but still tasted nice), and the melt-in-your mouth lamb. We really loved the well-prepared garnishes and devoured the cauliflower. Service was excellent - attentive and warm. We were so stuffed and didn't order dessert.

Truly my favorite Sunday Roast I've had. The location is stellar, the service is awkward but kind,…read moreand the space is lovely. Being able to sit at the counter and watch them make the meats is just such a treat, and I cannot wait to come back for a meal that is not Sunday Roast. In addition to the typical Sunday Roast items, they have a few fun additional possibilities including goat cheese tacos and burnt end tacos which you should most definitely get while you're here! The mint sauce for the lamb, horseradish for the roast beef, and apple sauce for the pork are all great, but they also have a homemade chili sauce that you can ask for that goes splendidly on the cauliflower if you're feeling in the mood for something a bit spicy. Though my strong suggestion is do the goat cheese tacos over the cauliflower - they're to die for. The roast beef is my favorite of the meats followed by the Lamb, however my wife loved the Pork. Not hard to order all three - someone I talked to was not impressed with the chicken, but I don't eat much chicken to begin with. Cocktails are good and so is the coffee - dessert is even better! Chocolate mousse was absolutely a dream.

Vivo is part of the same group that own The Fire Station and Cantaloupe and has the same casual…read moreconvivial atmosphere, but is, I think, stronger than its sisters in that it has more character. There is an upstairs restaurant serving a menu of south american street food and tapas, and downstairs is a bar and dancefloor. All is decorated with south american art on exposed brickwork, with red leather seating and low-lighting. It's the perfect ambience for group meals with friends, which also goes with the tapas formula. If you're after something more substantial then there are lots of main meals, and grilled meat, Argentinean style too. I have only been here for meals, but the bar downstairs has always been lively at the weekends. There is a very happy hour from 5-8 each day £4 cocktails and £10 bottles of wine.

A great place for a quiet couple of drinks, or cocktails, if you're in the West End. Great location…read moreon Poland Street. Good cocktail list. Reasonable selection of good wines. Service good in the main, with the odd spell of slowness (I've never encountered ill-humoured service here though). The bar in the basement, so it's not ideal for anyone who needs help to get about or is in a wheelchair. Food is available upstairs at tables and is pretty good. Downstairs it's more 'finger food' but just as nice. Vivo is perfect of you want to avoid over crowded central London bars but still sample the vibe. UPDATE - As of 20 January, Vivo seems to have closed down.

Ambience was up to par! Turns into a nightclub on certain days and live Dj. Music was awesome, not…read moretoo loud that you can't hear during dinner and service was phenomenal. The food was delicious! Very great twists on the dumplings, made with duck and foie! Delicious! I really liked the wasabi aioli for the shrimp tempura, that was very unique and paired so well. The lamb chops were tender and flavorful, not gamy at all. The crab salad did not pair well with the lamb but I wanted to dry and it was tasty! Highly recommend stopping in.

My biggest complaint here is the music is very loud. The service and food were fine but I found…read morethe noise level just too high to enjoy the meal. The hamachi tiradito was good and the beff churrasco had a very nice sauce which complemented the spicy broccoli well.