Delicious food and excellent service. The best sole I've had. The preparation and presentation of…read moreeach dish was perfect. The restaurant itself is well designed. Classy and romantic atmosphere with beautiful floral design consistent with the entire One Aldwych building.

I would highly recommend this restaurant for several reasons…read more 1. Location cannot be beat if you're in central London! It's a beautiful restaurant that's ideally situated next to the theatre district. 2. Menu is very interesting and full of unique items that are rare to find on traditional restaurant menus. It's also quite good for vegetarians (3 mains and 3 apps are fully vegetarian). 3. Service was quite good. Our server was quite attentive, helpful, and gave us excellent recommendations. The chef's assistant also came out a few times to say Hi and even brought us complimentary coffee at the end. 4. Price is incredibly good for the kind of food, experience, service, and location you're in. Two of us had two appetizers, two mains, 1 dessert, and a carafe of wine for £80 (incl. service)! 5. Finally -- the food. Explosions of flavor, unique textures, and interesting preparations all combine to make this a wonderful experience. I had memories of eating in San Sebastian at Michelin star restaurants...highly recommended for 1/5 of the price! Check out the pictures to see some of the things we got. I would highly recommend the "Traditional Talo" and "Arraultzak". The "Arroz de Setas" was also awesome, but a bit salty for my taste. We got an excellent Rioja to go with the food which was perfect. For dessert, the salted caramel is a no-brainer!

I was impressed by this small, cosy basque restaurant that delivered some very strong dishes, with…read moregood service and a nice atmosphere. Highlights were the anchovies, the black rice seafood, the prawns, the ribeye and the basque cheesecake which will definitely be thought about again across the year. Would definitely recommend for a semi-casual night with family or friends.

One of London's many tapas/ Spanish bistro in Marylebone neighborhood. The restaurant is cozy with…read morevery friendly service. They offer many small dishes and a few entrees with Spanish and Basque influence. The octopus croquettes, slow cooked pork cheek, and wagyu steak pintxo were all very good. Our favorite was the figs and burrata salad with pomegranates.

We spent £170 on a meal that left us questioning the most basic standards of a professional…read morekitchen. My child ordered duck. What arrived had a charred skin, but the meat underneath was red, cold, and raw in texture -- not pink, not rare, but genuinely undercooked. This was served to a child without any warning or explanation. My tuna was supposedly "seared," but it had clearly only been heated on one side and was cold throughout. This isn't about personal taste, adventurous cuisine, or "authentic style." It's about fundamental temperature control and food safety. There is a huge difference between rare and unsafe, and this crossed that line.

I didn't know what to expect when the hotel concierge recommended the restaurant, but I decided to…read morebe adventurous. The restaurant wasn't small but still had an intimate feel. The service was at the doting level, I felt spoiled from the moment I was seated. There are two huge coolers. One full of aged meat and another filled with amazing wine. The dry aged, grass-fed, "Spanish version of Kobe" beef was so special. It was not an inexpensive dinner, so be prepared for £120 per kilo. Worth a splurge to experience the amazing staff here. Spoil yourself! And, try the creamed Swiss chard, I could have licked the bowl (except that would be embarrassing... )

Food was prepared very well, with thoughtfulness and lots of flavor. The hamachi special was…read moreamazing. And the waiter picked out the perfect wine for us. Food comes out quickly. The tuna tartare was perfect with this amazing avocado mousse. It was busy when we arrived but were able to sit at the bar within 10 min. Seating is kind of tight but felt cozy vs. crowded.

First day in London and we wanted a lighter meal to account for the time difference. We came to…read moreBarrafina and it is terrific! The interior is mostly bar and small hightop seating, but it manages to create close and intimate sining areas for 2 very nicely. The food seems authentic. Mostly done tappas-style but much better than in the states. We got the Olives, Oxtail slider, Rice with seafod, Langustines, potatoes, cauliflower and Pluma Iberica. All were very good and the Oxtail, rice/seafood, and pluma Iberica were hauntingly scrumptious. Service was genuine, accommodating, caring and prompt. The best example of that was the timing and staging of dishes so we never got more than 2 at once and could enjoy each before the next plates arrived. Best service I have ever had at a tappas or small plates restaurant! If you are in London, you gotta go!!

An absolutely superb spot for any occasion. Fantastic, friendly, efficient staff, lovely ambience,…read moreand most importantly, exceptional food. Grilled, fresh, incredible choices of meat, fish and seasonal vegetables in Basque style. My friend and I stopped talking and really concentrate while consuming certain dishes so we could authentically taste the explosion of incredible flavors. Truly a sensory overload in the best possible way. Try the cep mushrooms with foie gras; an unforgettable meal. Bravo to the chef and the entire team!

Very good Basque food. The vibe is fun and casual. Service is great as well. Overall a good…read moreexperience. The steak and bone marrow were both truly excellent.

Excellent food, lively atmosphere, and fantastic service by all the waiters and waitresses! They…read morereally make the feeling of the restaurant homey and alive! We will go there again and again on our next visits!

If you are in Purley, you must try a Tom-a-Hawk at the Las Feuntes! You haven't lived until you've…read morehad it! They truly are the best Spanish Tapas in town!!!

This restaurant is well laid out and organised, they remind you of your reservation by phone and…read moreare very accommodating for dietary needs. Indeed all the staff were delightfully charming and courteous. Nevertheless, the ceiling is a bit of an eye-sore (test tubes full of different dull colours) but at least there's an acceptable reason behind their being there (they are to signify the restaurant's connection to their origins in Spain where they actually have a lab to concoct a whole variety of spices). As for the food and drink, it does have to be said that the 5-course taster menu is not that filling and the price for still water (£5) seems a little extortionate. However, the bread (available in white and brown with pumpkin seeds and served with olive oil) is certainly very pleasant and fresh, the scallops are well cooked and suitably complimented with vinaigrette flavour, the egg is masterfully poached and the pouring of more yolk on top is an original touch, whilst the monkfish confetti is wonderfully creative with confetti pieces made of edible souces. So although I can't shake the feeling that Ametsa does lack that extra special something, on the whole it does excel in its food and service and is well worth a visit.

If I could, I would rate Ametsa as 4 1/2 stars…read more We arrived a little early for our reservation, and were seated immediately. The space isn't very big, but it was sleek and modern. I liked that the tables were nicely laid out so you didn't feel cramped while eating. My wife and I opted for the 105 GBP tasting menu, and we ate the following: Watermelon and tomato soup: this amuse was a nice and refreshing start to our meal Trio of appetizers: we were served, in fun plates, a salami-flavored roll, gyoza, and fishcake wrapped in phyllo. All were tasty. Scallops: they were nicely cooked, and I liked the house-made crackers. Fried lobster: this was so good (crispy and light), wish I had a bigger piece. Runny egg with ham consomme: tasted good, like breakfast Cod;nicely cooked Monkfish on the beach: the monkfish was nicely cooked. The "shells" were actually edible, but they tasted mostly of sugar. Pork belly: very soft and tender After a beet juice cleanser, we were on to the desserts: "Donut": apple puree was surrounded by a chocolate shell. This was a fun dessert to crack open and eat. Chocolate truffle: two pieces of deep, dark chocolate Final course of chocolate: there were some moons, stars, and more chocolate: while good, we were totally stuffed by this time (3 1/2 hours into our dinner). All in all, we really enjoyed the food and the service (though it took some time to get our bill). The meal was definitely not cheap, but if you are looking for a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Belgravia area, you should check out Ametsa.

A very good French wine bar!…read more If like me you love French cheese, you will love this place. It really reminds me the good wine bar from France and Belgium! My friend and I shared some Comte, Petit basque, a super yummy onion creme brulee and truffade ( a twiste on potato gratin) . The only downfall is how they have priced their wine by the glass by 25/50 or 125 ml basically forcing you to go for the high price if you just want a good glass of wine. Overall a strong wine bar and would defo comeback if Im in the area!

From the owner: We are a Cave à Manger, a French bar serving classic French dishes, bringing a slice of Paris to…read moreour Kentish Town neighbourhood. We are Jean-Francois & Tanzi, a French and English couple living in Kentish Town with our little bilingual dog Pippin. Building on the success of Cafe Gourmand, our petit bistro in Soho, we are now very excited to be starting a new adventure with Patron in Kentish Town. With a Parisian feel and pieces collected during our travels driving through France, Patron has intimate bistro tables and a beautiful handmade marble topped bar. As a Cave à Manger, Patron offers a chosen selection of French wines, boutique cocktails alongside small plates such as steak tartare, escargot, camembert fondue and charcuterie and cheese boards. Or perhaps grab a table and enjoy one of our classic mains such as Cote de boeuf, duck confit, mussels or one of the specials of the day. Produce sourced from independent small French suppliers and locally.

It has been a few years since I was last at this restaurant, but after visiting this restaurant…read moremany times, I feel it needs a review, and an excellent one at that. First of all, the atmosphere here is fantastic, very warm and comforting. The service you receive is always with a smile and so attentive. Ordering from the main menu, you can't go wrong. The steaks are all cooked to perfection and all dishes are served with the most simply and perfectly cooked vegetables. It is a family run business, and this is what makes it a cosy & welcoming place to have that special dinner.

Authentic Spanish restaurant providing great well priced food and excellent service to boot…read more The set menus are wonderful, based on a few staple favorites but with fresh additions when available. My personal favourite has to be the Scampi meunier, cooked to order in a cream White wine sauce with cheese and mash potatoes. Defiantly old school classic provencal cooking which may be out of vogue but hugely satisfying none the less. Whitebait and the freshly prepared boozy deserts hark back to the days when going to a restaurant meant fresh food freshly cooked from scratch. An occasion to be savoured. Highly recommended, Agostino and his wife are very friendly and it is always a pleasure to enjoy their hospitality.

Wonderful place! Lines were long along the main street in Carnaby (Kingly St), and we were lucky to…read moreget a place at Pix. Odd to have Spanish food in England, but all of our trad British meals were very so-so. I started off with a sangria, my companions with negronis. We were all in heaven after a long flight from San Francisco and a train ride down from Penrith. Our two hot pinxos were the diablo meatballs and patatas bravas. Both yummy. These were brought to our table. The cold pinxos had to be taken from the bar. The cauliflower with onions and romesco, piquillo stuffed peppers, minted peas topped with pea shoots, fried olives, and deep fried bacalao balls were all lovely. We sat outside where the atmosphere was lovely. The service was so friendly and good. We felt so welcomed and nourished.

Super lucky find that I stumbled across. Although small, the staff was friendly and had a wonderful…read morewarm atmosphere with outdoor seating. The tapas were served fresh and paired very well with red wine. Great spot if you want to find a quick bite around the area.