For many years, we've enjoyed the food at Canela's, and their location on Earlham meant that we…read morefrequently ate there before seeing a play at the Donmar. But our last two visits have witnessed a slow change in the way Canela does food. They have dropped the 6 or 8 large serving items in favor of having tapas-sized servings, and the number of those options has likewise decreased. The cheese board, the charcuterie are still good, as are the pastel de nata, but if you have not eaten at Canela's in a few years, you will notice the change immediately. What used to be an option (sharing food with your dinner companion) is now part of their "social dining" approach (phrase from their banner outside).

Found a little piece of home beautifully tucked away in Covent Garden. Surprisingly I managed to…read moreactually get some nice weather here and after a long day exploring some of the most popular places around the city, I passed by this small (and cozy) spot and decided to give it a try. The place is tiny but has a really nice feel to it, helped by the really nice choice of tables, huge windows facing the street and a beautiful display of their sweet and salty treats. I ordered one of the most popular choices back home for an afternoon (or any time of day for that matter) snack: pão de queijo (or cheese ball) and a quindim for dessert (sorry but I can't remember its English name). Both were simply delicious and on par with some of the best I had back home! Definitely worth any £ spent on them and worth a visit if you'd like to try them. I had an opportunity to talk to Wagner, who seemed to be one of the owners, and he was very nice and attentive. Definitely recommended! Love it!

Yummy tapas...we did not get any entrees…read more Menu: We went for a quick pre-dinner bite, I was extremely impressed with the tapas. We ordered the fish soup which has hearty provisions in the soup. I ordered the "Patacon con Carne Desmechada" which I believe translates to crispy fried green plantain served with shredded beef. The fried plantain was shaped into small cups and loaded with shredded beef. The dish was had nice presentation and was delicious. I'd come back for this dish and to try other menu items. Venue: Close to Elephant and Castle tube station and the new Box Park. Easy to get to. The restaurant is very large and was a bit dark. Servce: Friendly staff. Our meals and drinks came out quickly.

I'm surprised this place hasn't got more reviews and more stars. I've been coming here off and on…read morefor a few years now and have never been let down. Plenty to choose from,lots of Steak which are all lovely,some classic Colombian dishes (Bandeja Paisa, Empanadas),most things are served with rice and Plantain and cassava which is similar to a potato. Lovely fish dishes also,grilled Salmon to the Cazuela de Mariscos which is a sea food stew and is a must if you come here. On a Friday and Saturday night at around 10ish they move out the tables from the centre to create a dancefloor and then a resident dj plays Salsa for the rest of the night. Its worth sticking around and watching the large South American community in South London throwing some shapes. And thats another thing, this place is always full of Colombians and other South Americans, and that can only be a good thing,and don't be put off that its inside the Elephant and Castle shopping centre,its worth the trek. Hasta leugo La Bodeguita !!

Real Portuguese place in London. Came here for lunch and it was tasty. Has the beef skewers with…read morebasmati rice and chips. Everything was so good except the rice was a little dry. The beef was awesome and chips were perfect. Good service and cool atmosphere make this place worth it.

We went for cataplana, which we have come to love since our trip to Lisbon. The food was great and…read morewe were thrilled to have found a Portuguese restaurant not too far from home. The seafood was ample and fresh. The broth felt a bit thicker than what I had locally, but it was all solid. Service was okay. They brought things out promptly, but I felt the staff were quite dry sometimes -- perhaps, because they were so busy on a Friday evening. Ambience was spacious and very local. We saw a lot of who seemed to be locals to the neighbourhood and Portuguese people too -- authentic but not the poshest decor.

Once you get past the bizarre location, Canela is a gem. In the early part of the day, the…read moreatmosphere here is fairly relaxed, indeed a great place to grab a table, either inside or the seating area at the front. At lunch time, join the snaking queue for quality, freshly made sandwiches and rolls; daily specials (mainly based around rice/pasta); or toasted ciabatta. Ingredients are also very fresh as they have such a speedy turnover of customers, but watch out for them running out of popular ingredients as the afternoon wears on! Staff are really great and fast at putting orders together. All of this comes at a price though, it is an expensive place for an everyday visit.

This place is indeed a hidden gem. I've been countless times now! They are great for a hangover…read morefull English fry up, it's only £4.80! And it includes a tea or a coffee. You can pay a little extra for some hash browns too. I've also been for lunch where their salads are big, fresh and delicious. But what really stands out is their generous portion of their Club Sandwiches! I paid around £7 for a yummy cappuccino, and a massive MASSIVE Italian club sandwich. It came with so much meat!! Roast beef, turkey, ham, salami, and then delicious swiss cheese! Alongside the sandwich was chips and a salad, so generous and so so tasty! The staff are also very friendly, so this really adds to the atmosphere. If you're friendly to them you'll get friendliness and good service back!

Walking down the street and decided to stop in for breakfast. This quaint spot has a small indoor…read morearea as well as outside dining. We opted to grab a table outside and order fresh juice, and Americano and grab some breakfast. The food was delicious and the portions huge! The service was prompt and the staff friendly.

A lovely, quaint cafe near Marble Arch station. My partner and I were visiting for 3 days and we…read morecame here nearly everyday since they open early. Owner and staff were very welcoming and it appears that some locals come here often as well. Loved the diversity, rainbow of food and drink options offered. Prices are fair and portions are great. Me and my partner agreed that the rice dishes were the best and we loved the avocado and dates milkshake overall. Will come again in the future.

Very charming authentic Italian restaurant. I had the Luisa panini and my wife had the Pasquale…read morePiadina. The Piadina is a flat bread, comes out a little cracker ish when headed. Not as heavy as the panini. I preferred the panini. The meats served here are out of this world, so good. It was suggested to get a glass of the Lugana, wine from a winery of a friend he knows in Italy, it was delicious. Highly recommend it. We also watched the staff meet the special requests of other patrons. Other features, free wifi and plug in. Homemade soup and a happy hour. Nice guys here, check it out.

My wife and I went to Rosetta in the spring and after many visits to many restaurants in Rome,…read moreFlorence, Orvieto, Lucca and the like, I may enjoyed this little shop as much as anything I have visited. It is small, yes, and only so many will fit in it at one time, but it is well worth the wait. The owner and the people who work there are personal and open their arms to welcome you into their restaurant. Do yourself a favor and let them decide for you what you should try. Best part about it is they will not focus on the higher end plates that cost more money; they ask questions and give you some ideas before offering their choice. The food, and we all had something different, but incredible. We just shared with each other. The wine was wonderful and the cheese plate that ended the meal was just beyond what we usually get elsewhere. We will be traveling back to London in April and will make the effort to find our favorite little restaurant. Wonderful people, wonderful place, wonderful experience.

Once again, this place NEVER fails me :) I love it. Excellent service, good food, lovely ambience…read moreand delicious food. What we ordered: Starter: Ribs £14 (recommended) Pork spare ribs, honey, bbq sauce, thyme. The ribs were soft and came off the bone easily and it was really juicy. The plate is big enough for 2pax Main: Dish of the day: Slow cooked beef with aubergine - £15 Chicken breast marinated and grilled with mixed vegetables - £15 Dessert: Chocolate mosaic £7.50: Dark chocolate mixed with biscuits frozen and chopped into mosaic pieces (recommended) I've been here for lunch twice, the atmosphere during the day is pretty quiet. There's an open bar which nobody seems to order anything from, it's probably more active in the evenings. The restaurant is a little small but it's okay for groups of 4/5, although more suitable for couples and threesomes.

If want some Greek made Greek food in London this is a good choice . Nice ambiance ,good service…read moreand good food . Portions a tad small to earn the 5 star .

Everything we ordered was so amazing, we ordered more plus extra sauces and were full and happy for…read moretwo days! Beautiful to sit out on the water and the service was lovely too. Highly recommend and will always eat here when I visit.

What a dream come true to have arrived in London and found the perfect brunch spot for our family…read moreof 3. Even our 8-yr-old will have fond memories of sitting by the canal and eating his first arepa. Friendly staff and beautiful views. And many gluten free options too! I would eat hear weekly if I lived in the UK!