Had a very good dinner tonight. The was a big party that booked the upstairs, so we ate downstairs…read more Tiramisu was by far the most outstanding part of our meat. The linguine with clams was good. Not great in my opinion. I got the rocket and parm salad as a starter which I thought had a nasty bitter taste. Our server was very nice. Great atmosphere

Loved it. But isn't it gone now? I thought it closed a few years ago. Great wine great food.read more

This was a great, quiet place with a riverside patio! There were families and couples -- a nice…read moremix. We went late on a Saturday night, and tried the fish and chips (complete with a bit of mushy peas on the side) and the burrata. The gin and tonic was a bit too strong, but the non-alcoholic berry juice was perfect. Servers were great, and they said that Gordon Ramsay actually does come by from time to time, and that he's quite nice! Also, FYI - kids eat free!

First dinner in London & it did not dissapoint! I had the Butter Chicken Curry, which was very…read moreflavorful. But, what made the experience great was the staff. They were attentive and ensured our food and drinks were on point. I ordered a cocktail not realizing it had Aperol...which I hate! They were very concerned that I received a cocktail that I could enjoy!!

We had a wonderful experience at this charming restaurant. So cozy. Great appetizer and they were…read moreaccommodating and made my dish vegetarian. The pasta was delicious & owner was kind and came over and chatted with us. We brought our toddler along and he was very generous with his time, conversation and even brought our daughter ice cream. I would definitely recommend.

Showed so much promise and yet…read more.. I have been traveling to this part of London for years now and could never get into this place as it was always busy. Here now on a Wednesday night at 7.40 pm in mid-July 2024 and it is not busy. Finally got a chance to eat here. Had high expectations which may be the issue, though food was only average. Had some unusual dish to start--cod (lightly fried and flaky, but dry) and some strange sausage which was more of a pate...nice taste though. Dish wasn't bad as an appetizer though different ingredients didn't always go together well. But ok, I tried something new and life is worth taking risks. Then I got my fish dinner--pan sautéed bass, cooked Sicilian style. Just ok. Sauce was nice, rich--I learned that must be Sicilian style--but about 40% of fish was undercooked (I love sushi so raw is not the issue). I guess I was just expecting more. Service ok though strange in many ways. First waitress was engaging, then wasn't able to answer a question I had such as "what is that" so she brought in someone else--she was great, then disappeared. Ordered a couple of Old Fashions--very good--someone would bring them over, with no response when they placed it on my table. I said hello, and nothing. But you know how Americans are, we value that stuff more than most people do so no big deal. I want to rate this place higher, in my heart I have been thinking of this place for a long while. Can't do it yet. Perhaps if I ordered the pasta...better Italian in place called Manteca nearby which is fabulous. However, the setting here, off the beaten path, wood with exposed brick wall, its so charming. I will probably give it another chance. Food has got to be better though. Come on guys.

Excellent dinner experience from the food to the service!…read more Staff were very friendly and the timing of each dish was perfect and spot on! I highly recommend.

When you're paying £100+ / person at a 1-Michelin star restaurant, you expect people to be nice…read more People at Portland weren't nice. Service was cold, officious, too fast then too slow, especially at the end where we had to ask twice for our check and then the server said "sorry, I was busy serving other customers" presumably more important customers. Didn't bother to ask if we wanted refills, didn't offer coffee or dessert additions, and served items to the wrong people. It's like we were eating at TGI Friday's. Food, on the other hand, was excellent with some exceptions. Gazpacho starter was super nice Oyster was nice but over-vinegar-ed Pate was bland Quail egg also bland Trout was excellent with a delicious crispy skin Pork was nice and the potatoes especially were great Filet was amazing and carrots and carrot purée were excellent Pain perdu tart was lovely. Literally the best thing we ate Strawberry gateau had a weird over-gelled layer Capuchino was undrinkable Food = 4 (good, but forgettable) Service = 2 (memorable for being bad)

We did the afternoon tea experience. Nobody in our party was very satisfied with it. The server was…read morenot very attentive and they messed up two of our tea orders. The food was pretty bland only a couple of the pastries had real flavor. The price was on par for some other places. I guess we know why this had a reservation open the night before. I would book early somewhere else or not waste your money on this experience.

A colleague ate here during a work trip and enjoyed it so much she brought a group of us here the…read morenext day. Food/drinks: Very good! I started with hearty gluten free bread and a delightful spring salad. The poached fish dish with crayfish was okay: expertly cooked but lacked flavor. They had Ruinart blancs de blancs, which is my favorite and not easy to find, and an impressive selection of champagne and wines! I also appreciated the allergy friendly menu. Service: Excellent. My waiter was attentive and helpful to my dietary restrictions, alerting me of the GF bread when I didn't know! Ambiance: Also excellent. This place is beautiful and has different nooks and rooms that give it a different feel. We had a lovely table along the back wall, away from the crowds. Felt luxurious. It's $$$ but I'd come back and try a new dish!

Let's start by being realistic about the dining out environment here in the UK and back in the…read moreStates. If you are expecting the dining world of old you are not being realistic about the constraints that the foodservice industry is facing. Take for example here at Aster, they have a great dining area that they can not utilize due to staffing constraints. What a shame for the owners and the staff that could be working in that space. If you are one of those who think the world is as it was you need a dose of reality. So here we are in London, with no reservation, and we have 1.5 hrs. before our play starts. Aster was busy and we asked to sit at the bar because we knew a place for two on Theater Nite would be a hard request. I wish I had the name of the gentleman that helped us with our being able to sit at the bar. No one else was there and the bar tender was very busy. We were over whelmed with hospitality as every encounter we had with the staff was pleasant. The bar tender (Vicenza) (please excuse the spelling if it is wrong) He was a great host! and the gentle man that seated us told us to "keep an eye on him" as a tongue in cheek comment. If we did not have a play to attend we could have sat there all night as the atmosphere and staff made for a great dining experience. What a gem of a place!!! The food was great and our drinks were as we ordered. We will be back with or without a play to attend. Thank you to all that made our evening very special to us and we hope that your staffing issues come to an end. At no time did we lack service and or attention.

Well its rather a strange place...met a friend for an early light supper (table booked for 5pm) on…read moreThursday...arrived quite early, so they showed me to a table in the cafe area and I ordered Earl Grey. Very pleasant. Quite a few people in the main area and in the cafe part When my friend arrived, they said we couldn't go to our table yet - not because it was occupied, but because it was too early and it wasn't allowed yet...it was 4:58??? So we sat down again and then immediately got up and were shown to the table,...there were plenty of people at other tables all eating...no, me neither??? Anyway, to start with they were trying to get us to choose our food but that finally stopped as we said not yet for about the 4th time, while we had a drink Then they suddenly upped the music...it was not full, so the music was just noisy...they turned it down a couple of notches We ordered the salmon and the endive & Stilton salad - they were excellent...maybe a little pricey but not exceptionally so All in all, the wine, food & coffee were good, the staff were very friendly and helpful...even the music was fine in the end Would definitely return

We had reservations for two at Macellaio RC tonight, and the food completely surpassed all of my…read moreexpectations. I don't typically like to go out to restaurants for steak as I feel like I can cook a pretty great one myself at home, but this place was highly recommended by my girlfriend's coworker. I'm very glad we came, because this was arguably the best steak dinner I have ever had in my life! We ordered the Steak Tartare, Liver, and 700g of the T-Bone steak to share. (This was way too much food for two people, but 700g is the minimum order for T-Bone). We ate so much meat today, I feel like I need to go vegetarian for a day just to balance my body out. Still, every single item was fantastic. The Liver with the roasted onion puree may have been the standout. It was incredibly tender and flavourful, and I don't normally even like to eat liver. The T-Bone steak was also amazing, buttery smooth such that I felt like I could have cut it with a spoon. Service was great as well, with the wait staff being incredibly attentive and kind. Will definitely be returning to Macellaio RC in the future!

Beautiful intimate restaurant with great service. I got the ribeye, potatoes, bone marrow butter,…read moreand lemon merengue pie. Everything was delicious. The ribeye was cooked perfect and cut like butter. The flavor on it was also perfect. I liked how the potatoes were cooked but they could have used a little more seasoning. The lemon merengue pie was absolutely delicious too and came along with a nice presentation. I highly recommended this place.

This is a quaint place with fantastic food. The owner and his wife served us. We ordered the…read morelasagna, margarita pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, spaghetti carbonaira, and spaghetti Napoli. It was all very delicious. The serving size were perfect. We had Gelato for dessert. We had a great conversation with the owner. Highly recommend this place. You won't regret it.

Loved this Italian restaurant! The food was delicious. They have lots of vegan options to choose…read morefrom. The service was amazing. It was so cozy and cute in here. We will definitely come back again. We loved our server Priyank. He was the best. Very attentive and funny guy. Thank you for having amazing vegan options and amazing service.