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Mestizo

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

0.5

A bit dead, but we did turn up at an odd time, very Chelsea vibes.

Service was incredible. Helping us with choice of food, letting us try recipes beforehand, the waiter knew a lot about the food. Attentive but not overbearing. Bringing out free salsa and nachos throughout the meal was so nice.

Service

1.0

Price

0.5

It’s a bit expensive but considering the location and quality, definitely worth it.

Beautifully laid out, lovely space, plants and furniture was pretty but not cheesy.

Space

1.0

Really good, incredibly traditional flavour. No two dishes tasted the same. Even the mole was incredible, and wasn’t overpowering.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

Really good range – tapas or tacos or mains or sharers, but not too big either. Perfectly sized. Well curated.

A good number of vegetarian and vegan options across the menu.

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

1.0

The Flautas were beautifully flavoured, and the texture of the soft potato and crunchy tortilla was incredible.

This restaurant receives 2 thumbs up.

Overall score: 9/10

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Rome Italy

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

0.5

It was quite nice, but felt a bit chainy.

Attentive and nice, and made an effort to keep an eye on us even though we were in a corner.

Service

1.0

Price

1.0

A little expensive, but the quality was definitely worth it.

Nicely laid out, the corner felt quite cosy.

Space

1.0

Incredible pizza, some of the best we have ever had, even the most simple flavours are done incredibly.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

Perfect size – not too large, not too small.

A good few vegetarian options and they were incredible.

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.5

Potato fritti was nice but not the best (also a bit expensive).

This restaurant receives 2 thumbs up.

Overall score: 9/10

Hunan

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

1.0

A really nice atmosphere, bustling and friendly – not uptight like many tasting menu restaurants.

The service was really good, kind, and attentive. They talked us through each dish and we were even greeted by the owner.

Service

1.0

Price

0.5

The meal was expensive but it was entirely worth it (and there are 12 courses! So it fills you up).

The restaurant is tastefully decorated. We were also informed that all of the decorations were the same as when the restaurant opened, yet it still felt modern.

Space

1.0

The food was incredible. Along with a powerful hit of Chinese flavours, the crispy duck and caramel battered banana brought me back to childhood takeout (done much better!).

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

There is a large amount of range, and the menu changes per person. The issue is that if you cannot eat seafood, you will not be able to eat here. Otherwise they are good at accommodating dietary choices.

There were vegetarian options which were very good. They were generally pretty good at providing for dietary requirements, however cross-contamination of meat may be an issue.

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

0.5

There were no potatoes in the menu we were served, but the French Bean Chips were incredible and tasted just like fries.

This restaurant receives 2 thumbs up.

Overall score: 8/10

St. John

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

0.5

The atmosphere felt quite upmarket, although also slightly cold and hospital-y with the servers’ white gowns.

The service was attentive and generally good, although maybe a little curt.

Service

0.5

Price

0.0

The prices were quite high for the substance, for example £14 for a cheese board consisting of 4 very small cuts of cheese.

The restaurant was nicely laid out with some sharing tables and wide open spaces and high ceilings.

Space

1.0

The food was very good, with an emphasis on authentic flavours.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

There is a good amount of choice and the menu changes daily.

There is often only one option for a vegetarian.

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

0.0

The potatoes were simply just boiled potatoes.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 5/10

Bluebird Cafe

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

1.0

The café area has a nice bright feel, very open.

The service was generally pretty good, they were attentive but didn’t make us feel like we had to be fast.

Service

1.0

Price

0.0

The price was high for the amount and quality of food.

The place is relatively well laid out, and there is a nice outside area that will be perfect in the sun.

Space

1.0

The food was generally pretty good, although nothing particularly exciting.

Taste

0.5

Range

0.5

The range is fine, perhaps a little small.

There are some vegetarian/vegan salads, but the mains are largely meat-based.

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

1.0

The fries were pretty good and well-seasoned.

This restaurant receives 0 thumbs up.

Overall score: 5.5/10

Ezītis Miglā

Riga Latvia

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

1.0

It felt like a laid back café-vibe.

The food took quite a while to arrive, and you cannot order from the table.

Service

0.0

Price

1.0

The food was very reasonably priced.

The restaurant was a little weird in its layout, but it had a nice mix of furniture that gave a good vibe.

Space

0.5

The food was generally pretty good. Generally very basic concepts but done quite well.

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

There was a relatively large range, however a number of items were not available.

There were quite a few good vegetarian and vegan options.

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

1.0

The fries and potato balls were not, in themselves, all that exciting, but with the sauce it was very enjoyable.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 7/10

Domini Canes

Riga Latvia

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

0.5

The atmosphere an attempt to be a bit upmarket, but it was clearly just filled with tourists speaking English.

The service was polite, fast, and pleasant.

Service

1.0

Price

0.5

The food was a little expensive but otherwise fine.

The restaurant was relatively well laid out, although the tables were very wide so you felt very far from each other.

Space

0.5

The food was generally quite nice, however nothing jumped out as exceptional.

Taste

0.5

Range

1.0

There was a decent amount of range, not too large and not too small.

There was a vegetarian section, however the emphasis was generally on the meat dishes.

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

0.5

The potatoes were fine, nothing particularly memorable.

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 6/10

Lido

Riga Latvia

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

0.0

The vibe is a canteen and there is little atmosphere.

Service was fine, although note that it was canteen-style service.

Service

0.5

Price

1.0

The food was very reasonably priced.

The restaurant was well laid out, very large, and had an eclectic mix of furniture that was quite endearing.

Space

1.0

The food was surprisingly good, even if it didn’t look so good.

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

There was a good amount of choice, although it was difficult to tell as the labels weren’t very helpful.

There were not many vegetarian mains, other than soups.

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

0.5

The potatoes were fine, but could have been better seasoned.

This restaurant receives no thumbs up.

Overall score: 4.5/10

Caravan

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

0.5

It was quite loud but a nice bustle.

The service was generally pretty good, very helpful.

Service

1.0

Price

0.5

For London, it was pretty fine – around £20 for a main, £9 for a small plate.

It was large and had large sharing table, which led to a nice convivial atmosphere.

Space

1.0

The food was generally good, enjoyable. Nothing was particularly wowing.

Taste

0.5

Range

1.0

There was a good amount of choice, including small plates, pizzas, and larger meals.

There was a good amount of vegetarian and vegan options.

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

1.0

The Jamon Croquettes went really well with the saffron aioli.

This restaurant receives no thumbs up.

Overall score: 6.5/10

Kurumaya

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2023.

Ambience

0.5

The restaurant was empty when we went, but it appeared like it would be nice, bustly, and social if it was busy.

We were treated as if the restaurant was losing money on us attending, like we were keeping the lights on.

Service

0.0

Price

0.5

The price was expensive, but you expect that for sushi.

It was nicely laid out, and there was a little ground level area for seating.

Space

1.0

The sushi was very nice, and tasted very fresh.

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

There was a good amount of range, including a number of largeish sharing platters.

There were not many vegetarian options, naturally the sushi was mainly fish.

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

0.0

There were no potato dishes.

This restaurant receives no thumbs up.

Overall score: 4/10