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Flour and Grape

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

1.0

It is very atmospheric and after waiting for a table in the downstairs bar you are immersed in it

The service was fine, although we were told to arrive for our table by the waiting app before our table was ready, so it was a bit of a wait even then

Service

0.5

Price

0.5

The pricing was generally fine, however the portion sizes were pretty small

I liked the way the restaurant was laid out so you could see the kitchen, and there was a little hook on each table to hang coats on – a nice touch

Space

1.0

The food was very flavoursome, great pasta that was clearly freshly made

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

As a pasta restaurant, they only really do pasta, but there was a decent number of options

There were a few good vegetarian options, but nothing is vegan, and the stars of the menu had meat in

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

0.0

There were no potato options

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 6/10

The Real Greek

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.0

It definitely felt like a chain restaurant, it was very bustly but there wasn’t a lot of atmosphere

Service was good, efficient, and kind

Service

1.0

Price

1.0

The pricing was generally pretty good for London, although you have to get a few small dishes it doesn’t get too expensive

The tables were slightly crowding the room so there wasn’t much space (although I liked that the food was delivered tiered to make up for the smaller table size)

Space

0.5

The food was super good, especially the chickpea filo triangles

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

There was a good mix of smaller plate mezze style options and larger souvlaki options

Super good for vegetarians and vegans, and the vegetarian options are very good

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.0

The chips in the souvlaki were a bit boring, they couldve been made more exciting

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 6.5/10

Iberica

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.5

It was a bit empty when we went, but it had good chill vibes

Generally pretty good, although it did take a while before we were able to order drinks

Service

0.5

Price

0.5

Quite expensive as you have to order quite a few dishes, but not too bad for the area

With two floors it is accessible and it has great Spanish decoration

Space

1.0

The food was enjoyable, especially the croquettes, but otherwise not mind-blowing

Taste

0.5

Range

1.0

A good sized menu, not too much choice, but enough for everyone to find some they liked

There weren’t a large number of vegetarian options, other than a few vegetable dishes, which were pretty good

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

1.0

The croquettes were really tasty with a very rich flavour from the ham, and the patatas bravas were pretty good

This restaurant receives 1 thumb up.

Overall score: 6.5/10

The Princess Shoreditch

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2022.

Ambience

0.5

The restaurant seems like it would be nice when it was busy but when we were there it was basically empty and a bit dead

The service was very good and attentive and explained every part of each dish really nicely

Service

1.0

Price

0.5

It was quite expensive, but for a taster menu it is well-priced

The space was well laid out, and well decorated. The staircase up to the second floor was very attractive too.

Space

1.0

Focussing on British flavours and seasonable produce, the food is lovely to eat. The flavours were great, and each dish was well-balanced but intense.

Taste

1.0

Range

0.5

There was one tasting menu, although you could choose between 5 and 8 courses, and an additional cheese course, and the menu seems to be updated relatively frequently

The restaurant was very helpful with dietary requirements and would be able to accommodate any diet.

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.5

There were not many potato elements in the dishes but where they were used, for example with the cured fish in the first course, it was used well

This restaurant receives two thumbs up.

Overall score: 8/10

Clos Maggiore

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2021 after the end of the third lockdown.

Ambience

1.0

The vibe is very nice and floral with flowers around the walls and ceiling which made it feel haute

The service was very good and attentive

Service

1.0

Price

0.5

The price was quite high, although they have a weekend set menu which isn’t as expensive

The restaurant was nicely laid out with large tables and comfy chairs

Space

1.0

The food wasn’t spectacular, it felt kinda underwhelming, although it wasn’t bad

Taste

0.5

Range

0.5

There was not much choice on the set menu, however there was more à la carte.

There weren’t many vegetarian options (none of the mains on the set menu were vegetarian without being changed)

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

0.5

There weren’t many potato elements to the dishes, however there was fresh bed made with a potato-based dough which was pretty good

This restaurant receives no thumbs up.

Overall score: 5/10

Temper

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2021 after the end of the third lockdown.

Ambience

1.0

It has a funky, fun vibe with good music and a great scent as you enter

The service was pretty slow, and they forgot one of our orders: it was also hard to catch people’s attention

Service

0.0

Price

0.5

The price is generally fine however the portions are very small for the price

It was quite well laid out and the kitchen was open which was nice, but the stalls around the open kitchen seemed very short

Space

0.5

The food was pretty good although it was an interesting mix of flavours – it did not seem to limit itself to Mexican flavours

Taste

0.5

Range

1.0

There was a good number of options, large plates, small plates, and tacos

The vegetarian options were good, especially the goats cheese taco

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.5

The beef fat potatoes were pretty good (although maybe a bit salty) and the parmesan fries are not bad (but are chips, not fries)

This restaurant receives no thumbs up.

Overall score: 5/10

Machi-Ya

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2021 after the end of the third lockdown.

Ambience

1.0

The atmosphere is very nice with minimalist furniture and a good vibe

The service was generally pretty good, however there were times where it was quite difficult to get someone’s attention, and our food arrived at significantly different times

Service

0.5

Price

1.0

The prices were good for London with a meal for like £10

The restaurant was well laid out with comfortable seating and a good atmosphere

Space

1.0

The food was fine, not particularly exciting, and could have done with more sauce: things were a bit dry

Taste

0.5

Range

1.0

There were a decent number of options from chicken to beef to pork to eel.

There were very few vegetarian options and they did not have any tofu at the time so we didn’t get to try any

Vege-Friendly

0.0

Potatoes

0.0

There were no potato options

This restaurant receives no thumbs up.

Overall score: 5/10

Rum Kitchen

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2021 after the end of the third lockdown.

Ambience

0.5

The vibe as soon as you enter is incredibly upbeat: it’s very loud though: best for someone who wants a club-like atmosphere rather than for chatting with mates

The service was pretty slow and difficult to get a hold off

Service

0.0

Price

1.0

The food is generally pretty well priced

The restaurant is pretty well laid out, with an area outside (which is actually inside) for seating where you can actually speak to each other

Space

1.0

The food was pretty good, not too spicy and full of flavour

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

There was a decent amount of options as well as smaller plates for sharing or starters

There are a good number of vegetarian and plant-based options which are just as good as the meat ones

Vege-Friendly

1.0

Potatoes

0.5

The fries were pretty good, however the loaded fries had more ‘sauce’ than fries

This restaurant receives no thumbs up.

Overall score: 6/10

Barrafina

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2021 after the end of the third lockdown.

Ambience

1.0

The vibe is great: there is a fun hubbub and the smell of the food as you wait for a seat is brilliant

The service is great, fast, and really helpful (especially translating the menu for us!)

Service

1.0

Price

0.5

The price is a bit expensive, but for London it’s well priced

The restaurant is quite small so there’s sometimes a queue but it’s lovely inside, and you can watch food being cooked and prepared

Space

0.5

The food is so good, everything tastes great (although maybe don’t go if you aren’t a fan of garlic!)

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

There is a decent amount of choice, including seafood and meat dishes, and a number of specials

The vegetarian options aren’t as numerous, but the server was great in letting us know which are vegetarian-friendly and which can be made vegetarian (and they’re also great!)

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

1.0

The chorizo potatoes dish was incredible, and the fries with allioli and bravas sauce is so good

This restaurant receives 2 thumbs up.

Overall score: 8.5/10

Breddos Tacos

London United Kingdom

I first visited this restaurant in 2021 after the end of the third lockdown.

Ambience

1.0

A really funky vibe with candle lighting and an incredible smell as you walk in

The service was relatively fast, however it was difficult to catch someone’s eye at times

Service

0.5

Price

0.5

The prices were a bit expensive, but good for London

The restaurant was well laid out, and you can see into the kitchen as you eat

Space

1.0

The tacos were incredible, full of flavour and well balanced

Taste

1.0

Range

1.0

There were a large number of options and the tacos meant you can mix and match

There were a number of vegetarian options, although not as many as the meat options, and they weren’t as flavoursome as the meat

Vege-Friendly

0.5

Potatoes

1.0

The potato dish was really good, with a nice crunch and a sweet taste which was really enjoyable

This restaurant receives 2 thumbs up.

Overall score: 8.5/10