Amazing little surprise, the place is sweet and friendly, it doesn't have a menu but food keeps…read morecoming. The Italian feast makes you regret none but want to eat more! First comes the honey-twisted salad with thin cut ham, light enough to carry on with 8 more plates. Then the seafood, grilled prawns and scallop are rich flavored and herbs on the topping. The pastas, with a thick creamy cheese on the top, best I ever had. After that it's the meat session. Pork for our night! The whole meal lasts for 3 hours, wine is perfect, everything is perfect. Do make a booking in advance as its fully occupied!

Back home across the pond we have a sort of reverence for Italian food that's evident in our…read morecultural stereotypes but more hidden in our dining habits. Everyone can imitate an Italian chef, but none of us talk about a new Italian restaurant the way we might about a new sushi restaurant or a hip Korean/Mexican fusion joint. In many ways, Italian food seems to have won the fight against the modernisation. People generally still look for quantity and quality in Italian food over ingenuity and risk. That makes Italian food less exciting. Less sexy. So how do you keep Italian food exciting when the popular opinion tells you it isn't, and shouldn't be? I think you could start with the lamb at Al Boccon di'vino. To get there you'd have to get through 10 to 17 courses though. None of which you'd know about before hand. All of which seem to have been plucked out of thin air by the chef. Each course is served simultaneously to the entirety of the restaurant, the final main dish is literally served with applause. That's right. Without any prompting, people at this restaurant actually applaud the main course as it's served. This has happened every time we go to this restaurant and each time it's a different main course. Portion control is out, and there's nothing sexy about that, but there's still something exciting about having a meal that's truly memorable, and each time I've eaten here that's been the case.

Have been here a few times and have always had a great experience…read more We received personalised attention by the owners, catering for every ocassion and helping us pick the best wine to pair with a meal or enjoy on its own merits. Each time we've been there they ask about the last wine we bought and how we enjoyed it with food, etc. They take the time to get to know their customers and build a sense of community with everyone that walks into the shop.

I absolutely LOVE this place! I'm new to the area...country, in fact! It has a really chill and…read moreopen atmosphere, which for someone like me, makes it extremely easy to meet new people. The wine is very unique, organic, and exciting for wine connoisseurs!!! The owner, Jesal, is very informative and there's always new great finds. I recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a great glass and atmosphere with class! I live in the community and there are often special events, which include wine tasting and social gatherings. Great hidden gym, in my opinion!

I have never been to a bar like this before. When I hear 'wine bar' I think of a shiny modern bar…read morewith people who think they are extremely sophisticated quaffing and prattling about noses and palettes. This is not at all like that. Ramshackle in appearance, this is so different and so good for being that way. I'm not much of a wine drinker but were I thus (and if I lived near Ealing) this would be where you would find me. In fact if you are a wine drinker then just add a mental star to my rating. I drank something red...with a nose

We heard about Cripins from three or four people before we walked to find it. What a place!…read moreEveryone was so friendly. The wine selection was good and the prices were reasonable. Comfortable settings too. Above all though was the friendliness of the staff. Natalie spent so much time with us sharing the history of Ealing (which is quite cool) From Freddie Mercury to Peter Sellers. This place is a must stop!! Try it out!

A most wonderful place to stop in for a cheese plate and a glass of wine. The interior is…read morecomfortable and home like, the wait staff is more than happy to be of assistance and I was so glad we found this tucked away place after a day of walking in town.

What better way to enjoy a summers evening than kick back by the river with a glass of wine or a…read morepint of the cold stuff? I've found Kingston to be a little hit-and-miss when it comes to bars and pubs but Woodys is the perfect spot for those long warm summer evenings us Londoners like to take advantage of. We visited for a friend's birthday last month as she'd spotted the pub on her jogging route and we were all smitten by its charm. Inside is a mish-mash of furniture with arm chairs, kitchen chairs, dining chairs and an old piano sitting in the corner. They even have a box of toys for the kids (although the Mr Potato Head may attract the likes of me also) so mums and dads can relax while the kiddies play. The prices were reasonable and while I hit the wine menu many of my chums opted for their cider. The food coming out of the kitchen looked tasty although we didn't eat there, and the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. The whole place has a lovely vibe and indeed, as the manager says, it feels like an extension of your living room. If you're out and about in Kingston and fancy a beverage head over to Woodys for a lovely chilled out vibe...and perhaps a bit of play time with Mr Potato Head.

Woody's is an ok bar in Kingston, its nice that its one of the last of the independents, but there…read moreis a number of things wrong that serious deride from the experience. The entire bar decor could be described as shaby sheik run amok. The crowd is an odd crossbreed of hipsters and wanna be yacht club members (60+). Its not a great place to go and have to good of a time, you might disturb the status quo. Its obviously the victim of wanna be middle class gentrification, and also don't go hungry, you won't find more than a bag of crisps. The location is great, and at least they have a clean toilet. Don't disturb the blonde bald dragon (barkeep) and keep to the status quo (tightpants and bangs over your eyes) and you might just fit in nicely at Woody's.

Literally some of the best Italian food outside of Italy. The atmosphere is intimate and relaxing,…read morea perfect spot for dinner with that special someone or a small group of friends. The carbonara was spot-on authentic with a twist (tagliatelle instead of spaghetti, which was a great alternative in my opinion). Pasta was fresh and cooked to perfection with just the right amount of sauce and ingredients. Bread was delightfully soft and fresh and the limoncello is the grand finale. Highly recommend this for a wonderful dining experience. Service is top notch attentive as well!

During my recent stay in this area I ate supper at Treviso several times. I found each dining…read moreexperience pleasant, with tranquil surroundings, wonderful food, and personalized service. The wait staff provided friendly interactions, knew how to pair wine to cuisine, and were very attentive to my presence. I wish them every success.

Fed up with dull supermarket wines? Seek out Wined Up Here in Norbiton Village to find great wines…read moreof character that offer superb quality and value. Artisan cheese and bread adds to the appeal to making this a one-stop shop for the perfect ingredients to make that dinner party even more special. Wined up here is an independent wine merchant established in 2007. They stock over 250 wines from around the world which have been carefully chosen to over deliver. They also stock a wonderful range of artisan cheese, craft beers, cigars, specialist spirits and fresh bread baked on a wood-fire oven.

This very attractive independent wine shop - with the punning name - is a recent addition to the…read morearea. Not the place to visit if you're after a bottle of cheap plonk for a budget night in, instead it beckons when you want a special occasion wine for yourself, to complement a memorable meal, or to offer as a gift. The name theme continues with many of the wines; film aficionados are sure to be tempted by Francis Ford Coppola's 'Director's Cut' Chardonnay at £14.65 or his Pinot Noir at £17.75. If you're a fan of full bodied Aussie beauties opt for the intriguingly titled 'Cockfighter's Ghost' at £15.50, a Tasmanian Pinot Noir. A townie with countryside cravings might weaken at the sight of 'Ten Minutes by Tractor' (another Pinot Noir from Oz). When you are recovering from the night before, and still have a healthy wallet, your tipple of choice could be 'Dead Arm' Shiraz (Aussie again) at £27.25. For the dedicated oenophile, or enthusiastic imbiber, there's an excellent choice of wine-related accessories to choose from encompassing bottle openers, wine savers, glasses, silver champagne buckets and exquisite swarovski butterfly stoppers. The very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming owner holds tutored and informal tastings on a regular basis.

The Concorde Room is a nice lounge. There were aspects of it that were luxurious, but then there…read morewere certain things that made it feel less exclusive. It's a lounge for First British Airways customers located in Terminal 5 at London Heathrow. The most premium feature of our visit was being able to dine in the private pre-flight dining booths. This is basically a restaurant-type experience. The food (we ate breakfast) was good and the high partitions in the dining area gave a nice sense of privacy. The service was top-notch and this was the best part of visiting The Concorde Room. After eating, we camped out in the lounge for what was thought to be about an hour, but turned into 3 hours with multiple flight delays. Good news is that the lounge is nice and does offer some outdoor dining as well, so there was plenty of natural light, but the lounge could've benefited from more partitions and more privacy. The decor is fine, but lacked the elevation and sophistication of other first class lounge products. The part where The Concorde Room loses a star is in the bathrooms. They are rather small, gender-neutral restrooms with poor lighting and they really felt like something you would've seen in just a regular terminal. Nothing luxurious about the restrooms whatsoever. Overall, The Concorde Room definitely delivers in the dining realm, but loses its luxury focus in other aspects of its execution.

We had a fantastic layover in the Concorde Room in LHR when flying BA. The staff was very kind &…read moreaccommodating, and we appreciated the "priority" for a shower that this stay conveyed. The food & bar were top notch an seating possibilities very comfortable. Highly recommended!