The London Particular beautifully captures the Zeitgeist of the London restaurant/café scene in the…read moreyear 2011: home-made food, prepared in a tiny show-kitchen; an interior that is in line with Bobo ideas; a funky-sounding menu, which is of course written on a chalk-board; stripped wooden floor boards, and the all-so-popular big communal table...sounds familiar? Granted, I might have just come across as a little snarky, whereas I really liked my visit to the London Particular. In fact, I stumbled upon this lovely place purely by accident, as I had to change trains at New Cross. When I walked in, I was immediately "turned on" by the smell of the frittata that was still baking in the oven and I decided to stay for lunch. The frittata emerged from the oven about 15 minutes later and it was served alongside two generous portions of salad...the taste of it all was very good - I especially liked that the frittata had a sweet taste to it! Also from a customer-service point of view, they got it right here at the London Particular: friendly staff and free wifi and a clean bathroom...very nice!

Excellent breakfast spot in Deptford. Ate here a few times, and everything we tried was delicious…read more The atmosphere is very quaint, perfect for a calm start to the day. We had the brunch bowl, both with bacon and halloumi. Both were scrumptious, with perfectlly soft boiled eggs, crispy potatoes, a generous portion of beans, and thick toast. The halloumi was especially good, grilled and perfectly salty. We also tried the housemade granola, which was served with plum and yogurt. It was very good, though I wish there was more yogurt in the yogurt:granola ratio. The pastries are all on display at the front, and we had a few that were both delicious. It's clear they bake these in house. In fact, everything felt like it was right out of Grandma's kitchen, and in the best possible way. A great way to start the day.

Love this place. Wonderful neighborhood spot. Good food at reasonable prices and friendly service…read more Steaks we're cooked properly and fries crunchy. We tried a range of appetizers from the prawns to the steamed mussels. All were very good. Hope this place gets discovered. Love to see small businesses thrive.

Cute, cosy restaurant with great food and very nice staff. They remembered us after only one visit…read more You can linger and take your time with your meal.

I have been looking for a place like this nearby - very good, reasonably priced food, good service…read moreand a more 'chill' atmosphere. 'Sunday' nearer to me has a good option but the fact that they are the only good option nearby means lines streaming out the door and I simply do not queue. One miss and its not enough to deduct a star is their banana bread that was so 'unsweet' (normally a positive to me) that it tasted a bit dry and almost pasty. Eh. The salmon toast and eggs with bacon and mushrooms were fantastic and again, all very reasonably priced when you consider the quality. Highly, highly recommend - will be coming back early and often.

Another Vagabond has opened up shop in North London. This one is on Holloway Road, just a few…read morehundred yards upwards from Highbury Corner. It's a cool place. Just like it's older sibling in Stroud Green, this one is definitely part of the hipster family: minimal and rough design; focus on great coffee, free wifi and cool people. The perfect place for me ;-) I came here on Easter Monday and it was not crowded at all. I recognised the owner from the previous location and given that there were not many customers, we had a quick chat. I didn't check if they offer the same menu as at the other place, but if they do, I recommend the omelets...they were tasty!

We can't deny it anymore, people. Holloway Road is becoming a hot spot…read more The inevitable spillover from nearby Upper Street means that the Guardian-reading denizens of Islington are starting to mill around the lower section of Holloway Road a lot more than they used to. Although there are all the usual mixed feelings about gentrification, I can't say I'm not excited about the current influx of posh cafes and coffee shops just outside my door. EZ & Moss is a delightful new addition, serving up vegetarian & vegan fare (fantastic brunch!), great coffee and wonderful baked goods in an atmosphere that isn't "too" hipster - nowhere near the level of extreme hipster you'd find a few miles east. (Part of the reason I love Islington -- cool, but not too cool). The *only* reason it loses a star is because of the lack of meat on the menu -- I'm an unapologetic carnivore who is partial to a bit of bacon with my weekend brunch. Islingtonites, check this new spot out! PS - Unlike nearby Vagabond N7, these guys take card payment, hurrah!

I love this cafe. The southern end of Holloway Road has some real eating gems and this is one of…read morethem. I've stopped for lunch a few times and sampled very good quiche, an excellent falafel platter with shredded beetroot inside and today's lunch special: a quesadilla with guacamole, salsa and a poached egg. Mmm. The coffee is good, staff are super efficient and friendly and food comes quickly and is made with care and attention. Prices are reasonable. The cafe is compact, clean and airy so top scores all round. Oh and it's vegetarian and vegan.

COSMO is all about incredible food. Yes the restaurant is stunning, yes it's been created by some…read moreof the best designers and architects in the country. And yes, it will leave you open mouthed in awe; in its scale; in its custom made features and its grandeur- but it's the food that will really impress. The chefs at COSMO work tirelessly to source the finest and freshest ingredients, so every dish prepared tastes delicious. Those ingredients are expertly combined according to recipes from all over the world, using traditional cooking techniques that give you a taste of each country of origin. Well thats a transcript from their website, do i agree with what they say? The answer is a big yes, eating japanese food alongside chinese, italian etc makes one's tast buds go into overdrive. Its an oasis hidden away in a jungle of retail outlets.

HEY ASIAN FOOD LOVERS. I have a few things to say about COSMO. Firstly the price, its a sky high…read moreprice of £17.99. I don't know about you but I think that is very unreasonable. I am a white women with kids in Britain , I am a tax payer and have a full time working job and I still cant BELIVE the price its ridiculous !! My kids only liked pizza and it was shit quality. The duck, woahh, its DRYYY how do you digest that shit . its stringy and gets stuck in your teeth for days! concluding, I highly recommend you to SWERVE this place.... IM WARNING U DONT DO IT YOU DARE

On the day we visited, I secured Quality Chophouse's last reservation slot available for indoor…read moredining. We came to try their set menu (£29), which consisted of buffalo mozzarella with figs and basil, Aberdeen steak hache with peppercorn sauce, and a crème fraîche bell heather honey tart. We also got a side of kalibos cabbage (included honey, mustard, and hazelnuts) and complimentary sourdough bread with butter. The food is meant to be savored slowly, and I happily took my time because the flavors were excellent. For example, the capers and peppercorn were lovely garnishes to the already flavorful steak hache. I highly recommend trying their daily set menu. The dining area is compact, but we saw that you could put the provided bottles of tap water on the little shelf space behind the tables. Service was good as our waiter asked us multiple times if we had everything needed. The water closet downstairs has nice towels and lotion to moisturize your hands.

My boyfriend and I walked in on a weekday and grabbed counter seats. Service was fantastic, and…read moreeverything we ate was really good! Started with the smoked bone marrow and beef sausage, followed by trout and Swiss chard. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert was the perfect finish. Will definitely need to return to try the actual chops!

Food was delicious! Started with . The lamb was seasoned beautifully- one of the best lamb dishes…read moreive ever had- and the sauce it came with was delicious. For the entree I got the harem and it was great. The lamb starter can't be topped. Great vibe. There are plants all over and the decoration is homey.

Loved the lighting and atmosphere. Service was great. Food was excellent. A fun experience…read more Couches, chairs and decor where perfect.

Enjoyed an amazing lunch at Medlar Restaurant on the Kings Road…read more Starters: Halibut ceviche with prawn tempura, avocado purée, coriander, cucumber and sesame seeds Glazed pork cheek with fresh borlotti beans, sautéed chorizo, datterini and pistou Gazpacho Andaluz with Nocellara olive salsa Genovese, piquillo peppers, fresh almonds and croutons Main Chargrilled Cornish monkfish with miso aubergine, chili, squid, coriander, shiso, spring onion, puffed rice and furikake Cornish lamb rump with green asparagus, sautéed tongue, kalamata olive tapenade, anchovy and crisp potato terrine Sautéed gnocchi with morels, cauliflower mushroom, white asparagus, tropea onion, wild garlic pesto and pecorino Dessert Kesar mango financier with coconut ice cream and lime zest Passion fruit sorbet with coconut tuile and freshly baked madeleines White chocolate mousse with apricots, lemon curd, joconde and tonka bean We drank a superb 2008 Pernand-Vergelesses Sous Fritte wine, supplied by John.

Dined at Medlar in Chelsea and had an excellent experience from start to finish. Service was…read moretop-notch and very attentive. We had a three-course meal and every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. I appreciated that the menu was marked ahead of time (we made reservations) with gluten items, which made things seamless. Great food, great service--highly recommend.