Awesome food, great price, lovely service and people, what else can I say!…read more Full English Breakfast is particularly awesome in food & value!

We decided to have these guys cater our holiday party this past Thursday and we pretty…read moredisappointed. The food arrived later than we had requested and the pitas were super dry and the Chicken as well. If I were in NYC and looking for a catering option at least there are plenty of better options. The customer service for what it's worth was not good either. We called them after our vent to suggest what they might have done better and it was not taken well. Hard to not be turned off by a customer's always wrong respons.

This is a great family run Greek restaurant for Sunday lunch…read more The food is basic, Greek, and well-priced. There is a pleasant garden at the back in the summer, the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Cypriana, is a family run restaurant that has no airs and graces. What you get is a plesant service…read moreand great Greek food! Everything I ate was wonderful, and there is a selection of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. The staff are able to combine certain meals if you have a particular reason for not eating/wanting something. Beware though.....Saturday nights can be extremely busy.

My partner and I came here while visiting the Westfield Mall in Stratford, and while we didn't make…read morea reservation, we didn't feel welcomed or politely greeted by the man who seated us (All he asked was did we have a reservation and that was it). Another thing we noticed was our server, whose name I believe was Eddie. We felt he had a very cold demeanor towards us, and his service with us felt uncared for. One thing that stood out to us was when we asked for some tap water for our drinks, and he set it on our table in a rushed way that felt as if he slammed it or set it aggressively (probably mistakenly but impolitely from our perspective as customers). Not to mention we noticed he didn't check up on us to see if everything was good with our food/order. All in all, we understand that during rush hours it might be taking a lot out of the servers/waiters to satisfy each and every customer in the restaurant, but the food wasn't worth the service we felt we had received, and we were disappointed. Honestly, we wouldn't recommend anyone else to come here either.

Once again I find myself in Westfields Stratford. As an East Londoner, the thought of trekking…read moreinto Oxford treat or any area west of Liverpool Street station in general is a mission. So if I fancy topping up on some clothes, toiletries, or some recently discovered lovely home ware from H&M, then Westfield is my spot. Of course when visiting, whilst you may plan for it to be an in/out affair, it seldom is the case. All of the big windows with enticing items on display beckon your attention. Don't get me wrong I am not an impulsive shopper, I buy only what I need, but having a browse is something I am comfortable with. I guess it also makes it bearable because the place is not mad busy. You can move around with reasonable ease. For this particular recent trip, it was time to try our The Real Greek outside on the terrace. I have run out of options here having done Busaba Eathai and Bumpkin. The Real Greek is a simple food concept. Sharing stuff on tiered plate racks. Yep, mostly that's it. I don't mean to sound dismissive, in fact, I like the simplicity of how you select what you want and how its delivered. You have the option of choosing lots of plates to share from the cold, hot and grilled meze or they cut down the process of choosing in half by offering you the "Perfect for Sharing" options for two. We opted for this at £35. 25 with 8 meze items. All good groups are covered with your carb's, meats, fish and veg. A great selection. We opted for greek flatbread, houmous, green bean fava, prawns with feta, lamb kofte, dukkah chicken wings, falafel and saffron rice. The alternatives you could choose were just as good. On arrival we were kindly given a booth for four (there were only two of us). This is normally a no no for restaurants, but they were so friendly and accommodating. Great service. My reasoning for this table was because it was at the end of the room so I could get a better view and pics for the blog without elbowing or disturbing fellow diners. The "Perfect for Sharing" selection was curated by Tonia Buxton, the face of Greek Food in the UK, who is now apparently an ambassador for The Real Greek. I was pleasantly surprised by my experience following a less than satisfactory visit to the Covent Garden spot. I guess sometimes things need a second chance. I am delighted I was so forgiving, as this is quick, easy and tasting food.

Food here is good. Reminds me a lot of the mediterranean food concessions in American malls…read more 'Fancy' kebab served on a paper plate. Gets busy and there's a bit of a wait if you ordered grilled food. Prices are OK. Fair compared to the stuff upstairs but more expensive than its nearest neighbours. I ordered a mixed gyros platter with a fanta. Sent the order off, waited 10 minutes, then the guy called me over and said "I don't have mixed is chicken OK?" Not a big deal to me except for the fact that he was pointing at the plate of chicken gyros as he was asking me if it was OK. I mean... could I say no at that point? Seems a moot point to ask. If I had been warned about it beforehand, and knowing that I had to wait 10 minutes anyway, I would have ordered mix souvlaki or something. He also got my drink wrong (got a coke instead of a fanta.) Didn't give me utensils or napkins. Meh. All in all not terrible. Might come back if I'm in the mood for this kind of food but there's a lot of choice in the mall so we'll see.

Im actually quite a fan of this place - sure it's in a food court and you have to wait for about 10…read moreminutes but the food is fresh, their tzatziki is actually pretty damn good and it's a healthy option opposed to McDonald's and Harry Ramsey's (eugh) across the way! I actually frequent this place quite a lot when I'm one of my shopping missions, which I feel over the next month will be quite a lot (ahh Christmas!). So, it's always good to know that I have a good go to when I'm having a stressful shopping experience and I just need an energy boost! Tonight I chose the mixed grill souvlaki (pork, chicken and lamb) with rice, pitta, Greek salad and a side of tzatziki. The rice was rather bland but that's the only negative thing I can say really. The three meats were tasty and were cooked right in front of me (fresh fresh fresh) - the lamb kebab in particular was packed full of flavour! I also love their pitta bread dipped in that creamy tzatziki. Happy and full up :)

Wonderful late dinner last night. Delicious small plates of hummus, koftas, lamb kebabs and grilled…read morechicken. Service was exemplary as we arrived just before the kitchen closed. The desserts were equally delightful. Very nice atmosphere.

Had an amazing dinner at Amber tonight! We sat at the chefs counter and it was like watching a…read moresymphony. The kitchen is so well organized and it was so much fun watching them put all the dishes together. We got the atom (labneh dip), fried cauliflower, pita, smoked potatoes, steak, courgettes, hummus gnocchi, and the mango baklava, and cloud cheesecake for dessert. Every dish was amazing. Seriously don't sleep on the hummus gnocchi because it's a sleeper hit! Also the cauliflower might be the best I've ever had. The cocktails were ok and the service was friendly but not overly attentive. Highly recommend!

You'll have to get a reservation in advance but do everything you can to come to this restaurant!!…read moreEverything we ate was so fresh and had such bold flavors. The assortment of salads and vegetables to choose from made for a light, energizing meal (until we got to dessert) and I can't recommend this restaurant enough!! It's not overly fancy and the focus is on the food. You walk in to what feels like a little market with salads and baked goods on display that you're able to order from the table. The menu always changes but honestly anything he makes is delicious so just try to taste as many things as possible!

We wanted to grab a quick bite before leaving for the airport on our last day in London, and…read moreOttolenghi Spitalfields fit the bill. I'd wanted to check out an Ottolenghi while we were in town anyway, and it seemed like a great place to get pastries for my husband and kids and something more interesting for me. We walked over from our hotel at around 12:30 on a Saturday, with the goal of getting back to the lobby by 1:00. Ottolenghi was nearby, tucked into a cute, very British sort of alley. Thankfully, the place was quiet, and we were able to sit and eat a fast lunch. The set-up was a little bit confusing, with a take-out operation in front and a larger cafe area with table service. The cafe seats were maybe not available for take-out customers, but I was able to talk to the host and get a table for a short dine-in situation, with food selected from the take-out section. The boys got croissants, but I wanted some of the lovely savory pastries and deli salads on display. Weirdly, I wasn't allowed to get the first thing I asked for, a tartine with sugar snap peas that was take-out only for some reason I cannot imagine. But I did get a brioche laden with courgette, pitsachio, and mint, as well as a summer deli plate with my choice of three salads. I went with the green beans with roasted pineapple and jalapeño dressing, the roasted carrots with pistachio, lemon, charmoula, and ricotta, and the roasted lemon and sweetcorn tabbouleh. Everything was fresh and tasty, and we were able to eat and leave in like twenty minutes flat. Service was fine, despite the arbitrary withholding of sugar snap peas. Ottolenghi is a London icon well known in America, and while I don't think it's as exciting as, say, Dishoom or St. John, it's also an easy, casual place with multiple locations, where you might get some good food on the go.

The Med's Ala Carte breakfast is a fantastic full English for an astounding price of just under 6…read morepounds. The atmosphere leaves something to be desired but the place is clean (if crowded) and not too loud. The staff is kind and the food is quick. I'd recommend this place to anyone who wants a good, cheap breakfast.

Absolutely loved this place! I got the full breakfast which was perfect, I can not fault the food…read moreat all. Recommendations, on a busy Sunday it does get busy so be prepared to wait for a table. The only thing was their response time when asking for something extra at your table. But this could be down to them being extremely busy.

very good kebab very friendly service perfectly…read more well served

This is a good place if you want to grab some Mediterranean food to go whilst in Stratford London…read more We normally get the "family" meal for £18 and it comes with a grip of food and a 1.5 Liter of soda. Go here for a quick Mediterranean fix to go.

I don't eat there, I don't think I met anyone who does. But Parlour Bar (spelled the wrong way, by…read morethe English copying the French all the time "Parluuur" Bar is the best, hottest, most popular bar in Canary Wharf for years and always will be. It's centrally-located in a big park square and has a huge outside terrace with multple bar stations. Sometimes there are concerts or films set up in the park so you get a free show while you get tanked after work, and everybody is there after work. I miss getting drunk with my bud Nicky Glasses at Parlor, miss you buddy. Some day we will have to go there to reminisce inside bevys.

Having enjoyed the bar at Parlour for an after-work drink, we decided to try out the restaurant…read more Upon arrival we were seated immediately in the secluded dining section, which is next to the kitchen area. We were given menus and offered a choice water - including free tap water with ice and mint leaves, were presented a complimentary salmon amuse bouche and ordered cocktails. So far, so good. Once our delicious cocktails arrived, we ordered our starters and mains, and a bottle of wine. Unfortunately the white wine arrived warm, but it did come with an ice bucket, so it cooled down whilst we ate our starters. To our surprise, the mains (a standard burger and chips) arrived stone cold, but we let the waiter know, and he seemed genuinely apologetic and brought us fresh ones, which were hot. The food wasn't bad, but neither was it anything outstanding. The whole Parlour bar and restaurant menu has a quirky "circus" theme, with the cocktails named things like "tears of a clown" and "fairground millionaire", and the chips served in mugs or flower pots! Our burgers were served on a plastic cafeteria style lunch tray. Whilst the service was good, the prices were a little on the high side given the quality. I suppose it's the central Canary Wharf location that draws in customers looking for team lunches paid for on company credit cards.

The food here is absolutely delicious! I recommend getting the chicken kofta as it's soooo good!…read moreTheir hot chocolate is really yummy as well. The service was friendly and I always enjoy the food every time I go. You really feel like you're getting your moneys worth here.