Nice service in the morning but the evening dinner was awfully slow for everything, ordering, food…read morearrival, getting the check... The fish and tarragon pot pie that boast chefs special crust was chewy even though it was intended to be flaky (fila dough). Never had chewy fila dough. Didn't think it was possible. No bottom crust either. I thought that's what makes a pot pie a pot pie, that you've made a pot of the pie...? The breakfast was great. The Gloucester old pork was a bigger portion than I expected which was great. The slowness of the food coming out though is consistent. I had to cancel my fruit salad because it took too long to come out.

Went for football match at Wembley Stadium. Got there couple hours early and was looking for atake…read moreaway place. We was recommended to go to this place as it was cheaper than most places around and was popular. Now it's cheaper for a London take away. £6 for chicken shawarma and chips which is half the price in Birmingham. But the food was so good. Chicken was breasts instead of mixture of different parts of chicken thrown together. So the quality was really excellent and portions was nothing to complain about. Was worth the price. It was so good we went back again after the match for another meal and they were about to close soon so they kept giving us free sausages and kept it coming till we said no thanks. They were very nice people and had remembered us from earlier. All that was left unsold they kept giving it to us and whoever was inside eating. Really impressed by it, most places would resell it next day. Anyways, this place is amazing and definitely know where to go next time I'm around there.

American Charcoal is the best take out for this part of Wembley surrounding Wembley Stadium. There…read moreis a row of take out and cheaper food places around the circle but this one is the best! It has the best kebabs, the burgers are tasty and of a good size portion. The meals come in big portions which I can never finish. The service is quick for freshly made but not too quick that you question whether the food is freshly made or not. The staff are very efficient. The food is always freshly cooked and as Mohamade has said they will give the leftovers in the evening to the customers for free rather then keep it, heat it up and serve it the next day which is always a win in my book as I know it is freshly made and they are not throwing food away. When visiting Wembley Stadium, Wembley Arena, Pinewood Studios for X-Factor and you don't want to go to a restaurant then definitely come here!!

An odd bar-cum-private cinema-cum exhibition/ performance space, parked on the edge of a large…read moreSainsbury's car park. I've been to both children's parties and more adult occasions here. Food looks undistinguished; cocktail production seems pretty competent. Cinema space can be hired ( just bring a DVD, and 20 friends). Usually fairly busy, but can't comment on the evenings.

I was drawn to The Exhibit on the promise of some very fine cocktails indeed. I decided to visit…read moreThe Exhibit with some girlfriends for the start of this year's birthday weekend, I though cocktails and a good gab would be appropriate here. I didn't think much of the exterior. It looked a little drab and didn't have the pizazz that I had seen on the website. However, looks can be deceiving and I was just looking forward to tasting these infamous cocktails! The Exhibit is a 3 level venue. The first floor has a bustling bar, the second is the restaurant and cocktail bar and the third hosts a cosy, plush little cinema (which I found pretty impressive). The cocktail bar is tucked-away neatly beside the restaurant. It's a gorgeous little room encased in deep, rich red paint and dark leather seating. This cocktail bar is called "The Crush Bar" and is like a little drinking den in The Exhibit. Their cocktail list is pretty impressive. I'm immediately drawn to the Japanese cocktail, purely based on the name as I'm intrigued to see if it actually *tastes* Japanese! Unfortunately, it's a little too strong for my liking although my friend seems to be lapping it up! I finally decide on the Abermarle Sour as my drink for the evening - light and fruity and doesn't taste alcoholic in the slightest (probably dangerous for me so I watch how much I drink!). The bartender was really friendly. He talked us through the menu and answered all our questions and we ended up having a nice chat about his band and folk music, a lovely surprise. I quite enjoyed my night at The Exhibit. It was busy and bustling but The Crush Bar was a little quieter; we were able to get a drink and a seat in relatively quiet surroundings as it's tucked away. This place didn't blow my mind, but if you are around Balham on a Friday night, this is definitely a good pit stop.

The food is a bit overpriced for what it is, and maybe somewhat bland (which is possibly quite…read moretypical of Hungarian cuisine- I have no idea), but otherwise the ambiance was pleasant. I had the pea soup (which is not the fanciest thing on the menu.) The waiter (who is also one of the proprietors it seems?) actually talked my friend out of ordering an extra main dish, on the basis that the main dish he ordered would be big enough to satisfy. And it turned out to be true... However, if this business does badly on a purely financial level, you will know why! A good place to have a chat with a friend, or for a first date. Nothing seems to last very long in this location, so check it out before it disappears.

I feel bad putting down such a local independent business, and the organic ethos is fantastic…read more We came as a party of two on an early Friday evening. I had called and booked a table, which wasn't necessary at 7pm, but by the time we left at 9pm the place was quite full. The service started quick, but after we finished we struggled for around 45 minutes to get the bill. Luckily we had a lot to talk about. We ordered some herbal teas, a soup each to start, and for the main course we shared a pickled cucumber salad, potatoes and the Hungarian stew. The food, at least for my part, was quite disappointing. The £6 vegetable soup, was just (seemingly frozen) peas and carrots in a vegetable broth. My friend seemed to enjoy her chicken soup, so we were doing ok until the main arrived. The potatoes were actually great! But I couldn't stomach much of the cucumber salad, another pricey choice at around £4 for pickled cucumber and a tablespoon of yogurt. What really got me, was the Hungarian stew. I'm a vegetarian, so when our waiter asked if we wanted the additional sausage topping, we said 'no,' naturally. Despite this, the dish came with sausage. By this time, restaurant had become busier, our waiter didn't return to ask how our meal was and we couldn't get his attention. When it came to finally receiving the bill, we told him about the issue, but he disputed. He told us we did order it, though he 'thought it was strange' we didn't eat any of it, and so proceeded to charge us for it. He even made a comment like 'if you had told me you didn't want it, I wouldn't eaten it,' what?! That's a pretty strange thing to say. It's a massive shame, as I'd seen this place around for a while and I really wanted to like it. I still love the shop-restaurant setup and the picnic themed tables and plants. I can really get behind the lifestyle they're representing, but I don't think I'd ever go back, unless it's just for the potatoes.

Came across this restaurant when looking for good caribbean food in Brixton. This place is…read moreawesome! It is a hole in the wall (literally) on brixton station road (cross pope road) near to the Brixton tube station. It is a takeaway place that provides affordable, tasty caribbean food. I got food and then ate as I wandered through brixton market. This place has really good roti and a number of different curries from chicken to goat curry. Also serves other dishes like jerk chicken. Finding this place really made my day. Would definitely recommend this place.

Tucked away in one of the by lanes around Liverpool Street station, the only reason I stepped in…read morewas the giant plaque outside claiming this was the best burrito in London. And they aren't lying. I had the pulled pork burrito: both in the whole wheat tortilla and a naked one. The rice is good. They have a choice of two rice types: tomato and brown. Both are good. And the beans are well cooked too. But what makes the burrito is the pork. Juicy in every bite! Their nachos are baked, not fried, and the medium salsa is a perfect accompaniment. Definitely coming here again.

Poncho 8 is a pretty average establishment. The only thing that I've had from there is the burrito…read moreso that is all that I can comment on. Everything about my visit screams just OK. The meat tasted OK, there was an OK amount of filling and the price was OK, even with an extra £1 for guacamole. I can't bring myself to get excited about my food from there but I wouldn't say that I didn't enjoy it, just not enough to rush back. If you are in the area and there's a big queue at Chilango's it's worth a shot. Maybe you'll like it more than me!

Incredible smoked cheese on the veggie (courgette and peppers) pizza. I actually ate the whole damn…read morepie (covers face in shame) save for one slice. Whilst I think tomato sauce could have pepped up the flavour, it's the cheese and the nicely chewy pizza dough that really made the pizza. I'm dinking a star just because some bits and bobs were too burnt. But yay for the friendly waitress who had my takeaway order put in despite it being a busy night. Thanks!

Apollo Pizzeria is quite an unassuming restaurant front, with neon signage and what looks to be a…read moresmall space inside that won't fit many people in at all. Luckily, there are also more tables tucked away downstairs. While the upstairs space is quite clean and wood-y, downstairs felt more like we were in an Italian's actual house. A little run-down perhaps, but I did enjoy the intimate vibe and charmingly slightly mismatched decor. Two of us had a carafe of Ciello Bianco Sicilian white wine to share (£12.50) ...and honestly, it wasn't really all that. It was drinkable, sure, but I imagine the slightly more expensive Sauvignon might have been a better choice. As a starter, I had a portion of olives (£3). I was super happy to discover they were ALL green olives rather than black ones, and there were definitely a good amount in the pot for my three quid. I decided to go all out and order the most expensive pizza on the menu, the Guanciale (£11). Mainly as it had PORK CHEEK on, which definitely isn't something you'll find yourself munching on during a 2am drunken Dominos order. The base was really thin, and floppy rather than crispy, so it was a bit of a challenge to eat with my hands (knife and fork for pizza? Nahhh). But I did it! And it was tasty as heck. The sauce was perfectly tomato-tasting and not too thick or 'processed'-seeming. And the smoked cheese on it was fantastic - chewy, melty mozarella. I even ate the actual tomatoes on it, which is odd considering I'm not normally a fan of raw tomato - but they did work really well with the overall toppings, so I actually did enjoy them. Although it was £11 for my pizza, they also do cheaper and equally tasty options - the Diavola is £9.45 - a spicy sausage, chilli and mozzarella gem that definitely had a good kick to it. The portion sizes were great too - about what I'd expect for a pizzeria in London at that price, really. Apollo is unfortunately a bit out of the way for me to head to regularly, but if you're in the area and love your pizza, it's most definitely worth checking out. The homely vibe that extends from decor to dishes is a great alternative to the constantly busy Franco Manca just a few doors up, and Apollo defininitely offers very good value for money and, most importantly, great taste.

What a cool spot! I was staying in Balham and wanted halloumi fries so badly. Megan's has a really…read morehelpful allergen menu online which helped me determine that the fries would be gluten free. I walked there to get take away, but did get to spend some time inside while I waited for my order. It is such a cool space! Ambient light, greenery, super trendy and pretty. Seems like a good place for a date night or even to get some work done. I got the large fries and it was perfect for two hungry people. The hot honey sauce was a perfect touch. Loved these!

Amazing place! We were a group of over 10 people and they gave us a table in their (garden), which…read morewas becoming lovelier and cozier with every hour! The food was so fresh and delicious - both starters and mains. Some of us had cocktails, which I don't think was the best idea, as they're small and were a bit watery. But other than that - everything was great!