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Top Seafood restaurants in London, United Kingdom

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Very attentive, relaxed and friendly staff.
Beautiful art deco styling, and a very long restaurant.
Vietnamese oysters were sweet and tasty, whilst the horseradish with the baked beetroot had just the right amount of intensity.
Most enjoyable rib-eye, full of flavour and depth; my wife enjoyed her well presented monkfish.
Maple pie for dessert was a gorgeous, sticky delight
Suha Hoque
at 2024 Jan 31
Suha Hoque
at 2024 Jan 31
Came here for my best friends birthday and immediately, I fell in love with the restaurant. Really friendly atmosphere and service, amazing drinks and of course, amaaaazing food! Very reasonably priced for a fancy little occasion with your friends or with your partner. I will be coming back here with my partner. Thank you so much for a great night :)
Yasmin Kane
at 2024 Jan 23
Yasmin Kane
at 2024 Jan 23
I came to Hawksmoor for my birthday and had a great experience . I had the Tahona colada cocktail which I absolutely loved, it had a unique flavour and was very refreshing and my friend really liked his negroni ( I think it was a black cherry negroni?). For our starters we had the scallops and bone marrow, which were both to die for. Both had such an amazing delicious flavour. For our mains , we shared the bone in prime rib steak which was £120, it was definitely tasty for sure but a bit too expensive I’d say and the creamed spinach was disappointing , it had no flavour whatsoever. However, everything else was amazing, the chips were delicious and the mac and cheese was nice too. For sauces we had the peppercorn sauce and bone marrow gravy which were honestly the best sauces ever . I’ve had a lot of peppercorn sauces and gravy’s but these were on another level. The bone marrow gravy specifically was out of this world. Regarding the service , it is a big restaurant with a lot of tables and when we came it was pretty much full yet the service was still immaculate. All our food and drinks came out in good time and our waitress was lovely, she did a great job of looking after me for my birthday. Also, the desserts were great too, we had salted caramel icecream and this peanut butter shortbread. I do recommend Hawksmoor to everyone and will definitely be coming back myself at some point.
Sultana Zaman
at 2024 Jan 23
Sultana Zaman
at 2024 Jan 23
One of the best fish restaurants in London. A family friendly and couples dinner place. Highly recommend.
Gracie Flanagan
at 2024 Jan 13
Gracie Flanagan
at 2024 Jan 13
fish is so incredibly fresh, portions are huge, quality of everything is top tier, and the service was incredible. genuinely everyone working there could not have been kinder. can’t say enough good things!!
Sam Butt
at 2024 Jan 12
Sam Butt
at 2024 Jan 12
I loved atmosphere, service and most of the food. I ordered lots of dishes and was really excited about steak. That’s where bit of let down is. Steak was bit too chewy which is their specialty. I have been to Hawsmoor’s other branches and it’s my favourite steak. Loved Lobster and all of other dishes.
Ian Liong
at 2023 Dec 26
Ian Liong
at 2023 Dec 26
Food here is great! Love the pastas and pizzas! Price can be slightly steep but overall great atmosphere :D Highly recommend eating the items with chili oil
Alan A
at 2023 Dec 24
Alan A
at 2023 Dec 24
Excellent food and good atmosphere. The mussels were outstanding as a starter, and my daughter enjoyed the scallops. Surprisingly, the porterhouse steak was better than the chateaubriand.
F C
at 2023 Dec 23
F C
at 2023 Dec 23
A steakhouse which fails to deliver a perfect steak needs to reassess…and reflect deeply. We were a party of 8 with 5 steaks over between filet and ribeyes… None really hit the mark to even an average mark. The service in the meantime was outstanding and the starters were outstanding. But the steaks…what an epic fail!!!!
robert
at 2023 Dec 22
robert
at 2023 Dec 22
Modern decor with live DJ. Pasta & sauce was fairly boring, very little flavor. And even though we ordered larger sized portions, they were in reality very small. Salads were just edible.
Service was attentive & friendly, although we were told because of our late reservation, we had to hurry to order as the kitchen was closing. Not a great way to start a meal.
Lloyd Emery
at 2023 Dec 21
Lloyd Emery
at 2023 Dec 21
Had a great meal here on Sunday with the wife, we had visited London for the day and this was my first time visiting this restaurant in any location.

First thoughts were how big and busy the place was, wow! Second was what size steak I could fit in and still be able to walk around afterwards.

I opted for the salmon starter which was so tasty. Salmon was fresh and smokey. The wife had the dressed crab which was equally high quality with plenty of flavour.

For the main I went for the 400g rib eye cooked medium. It was bang on for me and extremely tasty, I wish I could eat one a week if I'm honest. The lady chose the beef roast dinner, the meat again was fantastic; nice and pink just as requested. Unfortunately her meal was a little cold and veg was hard so she left those bits. Overall though it was a great sitting.

We washed our dinner down with a nice bottle of red wine after a couple of cocktails before our starters to wet the whistle. The drinks menu was extensive and very high quality.

The lady waiting our table was very friendly and helpful, enjoyable company throughout our meal.

An all round great visit and I will definitely return when I'm back in London for another solid meal.
ThomaS
at 2023 Dec 17
ThomaS
at 2023 Dec 17
Einfaches Restaurant mit sehr köstlichen Meeresfrüchten und günstigen Preisen. Auf der Schiefertafel stehen die aktuellen Tagesangebote. Der Schwertfisch war der Beste, den ich je gegessen habe. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, das Ambiente etwas kahl, weiß und laut, aber völlig in Ordnung, ein eigener Stil. Ich werde definitiv noch einmal wieder kommen und andere Fischsorten probieren bei der guten Auswahl an verschiedenen Fischsorten.
Ich kann diesen Ort auf jeden Fall empfehlen.
M. K
at 2023 Dec 01
M. K
at 2023 Dec 01
Negatives first sadly
Loaded fries came with some sort of processed cheese horrible stuff looked like custard, when i spoke with the waiter he had no knowledge of what proper cheese is or cheddar. Such a shame because had they used something like cathedral city cheddar it would have been amazing.

Place was neat and tidy and warm when coming out of the cold.

Waiter was polite and courteous, nice and helpful.

Purchased the mix grill was nice lamb chops were outstanding

Mutton tikka was really chewy very difficult to enjoy.

Homemade coleslaw excellent
Chips very nice.

Overall 7/10
Could easily be improved with some soft instrumental/nasheeds
Use real cheddar grated on loaded chips
Use lamb for instead of mutton.

Thank you
Flint Weiss
at 2023 Nov 30
Flint Weiss
at 2023 Nov 30
Fish Central is all about fish and it is fantastic, like a hidden gem. First the food: it comes fast and is excellent, cooked and presented just right, especially for the reasonable price. Check the specials board on the wall as you enter. It is a small place, white tablecloths, a little noisy from all the happy conversations, families, friends. The waiters treat you like family and are extremely attentive. The ambiance is just right.
Vanessa
at 2023 Nov 25
Vanessa
at 2023 Nov 25
I went with my friends for a dinner (birthday dinner) ambiance was good, wasn’t loud and you could keep a conversation, however the service was super disappointing, the waitress who was serving us (Alessio), at any point asked if we needed anything else, our tables didn't have any napkins and when one of us asked for it they just brought one napkin.. leaving the others without it and we had to request again. I have been in many restaurants for fine dining specially Italian ones, I got myself asking if it was a 4 star restaurant, because it was overpriced, food average, as we ordered a short rib beef it was covered in fat, half of the beef was not edible! I wouldn't recommend, there is definitely better choices in London to be honest!
Chess2infinity
at 2023 Nov 24
Chess2infinity
at 2023 Nov 24
Not too bad to be honest. Smashed Burgers was nice. Price is okay. I would recommend this place.
JB 4 72
at 2023 Nov 22
JB 4 72
at 2023 Nov 22
Top quality food, great prices and good environment. What more can be said?
Algirdas L
at 2023 Nov 17
Algirdas L
at 2023 Nov 17
Simple restaurant with delicious seafood and very reasonable prices. Good variety of different fish, and great service too! Sadly, not busy for Saturday... Definitely recommend this place.
Ian Bryce
at 2023 Nov 12
Ian Bryce
at 2023 Nov 12
Pro Tip: Monday is Bring-Your-Own bottle, with a corkage fee of only £5.

Stepping into Hawksmoor Air Street is an immersion into sheer elegance - it's my unequivocal favourite Hawksmoor. The reception staff consistently greet you with warm smiles, setting the tone for a delightful dining experience. Ascending the marble elliptical staircase to the first floor unveils a captivating art deco interior, a huge chandelier, emerald-hued leather booths, and a meticulously restored parquet floor from an old RAF base.

While Hawksmoor has always excelled in steaks, this particular branch stands out with its expanded repertoire, featuring an array of fish dishes that rival the excellence of their renowned steaks. The steaks are perfectly cooked and properly rested as there are no juices on the plate, when they arrive My personal recommendation is the Chateaubriand this always goes down well.
Love the restaurant, dinned here on Friday, aubergine pizza was wonderful! Chicken Cesar salad was very large and filling. And mushroom pappardelle had amazing creamy sauce ! Beautiful place!
naomidara
at 2023 Nov 02
naomidara
at 2023 Nov 02
Always great at Hawksmoor, a birthday tradition of ours. This branch in particular has great atmosphere and lovely decor. Had the fish for the first time and was not disappointed, the sea bass was very well seasoned and perfectly cooked, great if you don't feel like having meat every time. The beef fillet was beautiful but it was served very salty, so we sent it back which they accommodated graciously and brought a new dish, perfectly seasoned. They also replaced all the sides (even though we had already eaten them!).
The only small issue was the pears in the cheesecake dessert were under-ripe, to the point of tasteless, it's a beautiful dish, probably better not to put the fruit on if it's not ripe.
Highly recommend: the scallop starter, fillet/rump steaks and the creamed spinach!
Margaret Howard
at 2023 Nov 01
Margaret Howard
at 2023 Nov 01
Had a marvellous cod dish with sweet potato today. Roast potatoes were lovely. My hubby had mussels. Although the food was excellent I will remember the staff. Three female waiters were friendly, prompt and kind. Makes a big difference. Recommended.
james winwright
at 2023 Oct 31
james winwright
at 2023 Oct 31
A sea food restaurant with a traditional fish and chips take away counter. I had a takeaway chip roll, one of my favourites, and in my view, a good litmus paper test. It was a good size portion and some very nice chips in a proper crusty bread roll. One massive downfall for me was that it's not self-service salt and vinegar. I can't emphasize it greater, How does anyone else know how much salt and vinegar I prefer, I'm a grown adult who doesn't need to nanning : its insulting. Hence, the lower scoring. The roll and chips were banging, and the service was swift. It can be found off Central Street in a pedestrianised square behind a small park.
This was amazing food and the service was great. Highly recommend!
Arielle
at 2023 Oct 24
Arielle
at 2023 Oct 24
Great steak restaurant in London. There are several locations, this was our first time at the seven dials location and we really enjoyed it. The steaks are top notch with tasty sides to choose from. The cocktails are some of the best in London. Highly recommend!
Amazing steakhouse in London serving incredible meats, food and cocktails. This location was excellent and had a great underground (subterranean) atmosphere. Really enjoyed the experience from start to finish as the drinks are worthy of a cocktail bar and the food qualifies for fine dining. Highly recommend!
This restaurant is a hidden gem. I cannot believe I've not been there before.

The starters were amazingly tasty and the halibut we ordered was very fresh and came perfectly grilled. The salsa verde complemented the fish, and together with the sides we had a wonderful meal.

Add to that the excellent service and a good selection of wines.

I strongly recommend Fish Market to any fish lovers.

Next time I visit I'll make sure I take photos of the food.
Sani Ario
at 2023 Oct 08
Sani Ario
at 2023 Oct 08
Top notch place for Sunday roast. The beef was perfectly pink and juicy, perfectly served with the stunning sauce. The roast potatoes were a bit of the letdown (dry), but the Yorkshire pudding was epic. The bone marrow side was also a bit of miss, but the carpaccio and the toffee pudding were delightful. Order wisely, and you'd be rewarded. This is clearly ain't no pub, the pricing certainly ain't, so I did expect a bit more than your average fare; here therein Hawksmoor falls a bit short in terms of value. Lastly, staff were polished, prompt and professional.
had a wonderful date night at Ormer Mayfair. Went for the full tasting menu which had a few courses that were recently replaced. All the courses were excellent, no exception. Well executed, harmonious, wonderfully presented dishes, some quite original. The service was great - attentive, well paced and friendly. The design of the place felt a bit old, and the music volume was very low to the point you can hardly here it with chatter from the other tables becoming more prominent. The music itself that was playing wasn't really around a different theme or genre. The speakers also sounded a bit flat. This should be improved. Other than that, a really exceptional dinner. Highly recommended.
Had an amazing dinner last night. Atmosphere was cozy, the service was good and the food was great. We’ve shared a couple of starters, ceviche and a meat main and everything was delicious, particularly the scallops - only downside was the price of guacamole and house wine a bit expensive, also we’ve waited a bit on the main but the staff apologies and it was definitely worth the wait. Will definitely come back!
It was the most lovely experience. If you want a fine dining experience with a really comfortable relaxed, yet still very grand surroundings - you must come here. It was a truly remarkable evening.

The dishes were something we’d never tasted. It was the first time we’d left a tasting menu feeling comfortable but fully content and well fed. The dishes just keep coming. There are plenty of fish dishes which keeps it light and you feeling good. It was unlike any tasting menu we’ve ever had.

The service was superb. We were wonderfully looked after. Our sommelier had great suggestions. A five star experience.
Sabina Ali
at 2023 Sep 30
Sabina Ali
at 2023 Sep 30
This is definitely a secret spot for all the seafood lovers, it’s close to the station but away from the noise and crowd. The food was really wonderful and fresh. It’s not often you find places that serve high end quality seafood. we had starters and mains which were both delightful and desserts looked amazing but we were too full. The sharing platter is actually huge and a lot of food for two people, the crab was delicious. You can also sit outside which was a bonus and they have separated smoking and non smoking which is very thoughtful. I would 💯 recommend this place to anyone who likes seafood and wants a good selection.
Edward Lowy
at 2023 Sep 24
Edward Lowy
at 2023 Sep 24
Terrific food. Difficult to find fault with anything. We enjoyed the tasting menu with matched wines for the latter courses.
Service was efficient and charming. Stayed at the hotel, very handy to just pop downstairs to bed 👍
Adam Ross
at 2023 Sep 21
Adam Ross
at 2023 Sep 21
Good food at a fair price on a pre-theatre menu this week. The decent tomato starter could have been even better with some (more) olive oil. The fries were very good, the steak was a little tough. The greens were good but £6 feels like a lot for cabbage. Service was friendly and efficient. The noise started off as borderline and became quite unpleasant by 7pm. The tables are closely packed and there are no soft surfaces in the basement room, which is probably why. Perhaps it would be worth investing in some acoustic panels
Paul Airey
at 2023 Sep 20
Paul Airey
at 2023 Sep 20
Very quiet which is a shame. Food was good, and good value. The calamari would be better on a flat plate rather than a bowl as it was greasy at the bottom. Good fish and chips.
We celebrated my partner's birthday at Ormer and we loved the experience. The place is beautifully decorated, the atmosphere a retro vibe from the 40s, with lighting and decoration carefully thought of and designed. We had a five course menu paired with wine, the food was excellent with a special mention for the mackerel and the lamb, exquisite flavours and textures made in heaven.
As for the wine pairing menu, the choices were clearly made to put all the lights on the food with a good balance of classics and less known wines. I really enjoyed it and on a next visit, I'd love to see some more bolder options. The portuguese vinho verde, from the Loureiro grape and the Pouilly-Fumé wouldbe great additions :-)
At last but certainly not the least, the service is exceptional. Friendly, very knowledgeable and attentive the team has my five 🌟
Incredible! The Sunday Roast was so tasty, exceeded my expectations. The gravy and the roasted garlic made the dish be so flavourful, the veggies were amazing as well. The sticky toffee pudding was very rich and delicious! Wouldn’t bother with the summer salad.
Ben Greshon
at 2023 Sep 03
Ben Greshon
at 2023 Sep 03
Good Turkish / Bulgarian restaurant in Walthamstow, with seating outside on the High Street. Quality food and efficient service, with three different Bulgarian beers on the menu.
Sophie
at 2023 Sep 03
Sophie
at 2023 Sep 03
The atmosphere has a fancy touch but still feels very down to earth. There were a lot of families, group of friends as well as couples.

The triple fried chips are a must and the sticky toffee pudding is absolutely delicious.
This place is 'something else'. Not cheap at all but worth every penny. No a la carte, only tasting menus: including vegetarian. They do 'wine pairings' but the very knowledgeable sommelier, Fabio, will guide you to some great wines by the glass if you give him some idea of what you want. Quite quiet with a limited number of tables but that's no bad thing sometimes. Service informed and spot on. Special occasion - give it a try (we've been twice and have every intention of going again). In Flemings Hotel in Half Moon Street, Mayfair.
Just go and eat everything you see on the menu. It’s all good!!!!! Ecuadorian food - what a discovery!
Fatim A. B. Diop
at 2023 Aug 30
Fatim A. B. Diop
at 2023 Aug 30
Super tasty, not expensive and good experience overall! Karaoke night was a bit intense in terms of sound volume but great ambiance!
My husband and I went twice for our birthdays to Ormer. It was an unforgettable experience. The food is outstanding and better than some food served in Michelin stars. The service was excellent: Matteo was our waiter, he was very professional, kind and very knowledgeable. Speaking to him was a real pleasure. The manager Lorenzo and the sommelier Josè were awesome to. We will come back soon! Thanks!
RVCrazy Carpenter
at 2023 Aug 23
RVCrazy Carpenter
at 2023 Aug 23
Some of the best food I’ve had in the UK. I was extremely impressed with Angler, I was a bit worried as our group had a set menu as I can be a bit picky but wow, I kept trying things and was just so impressed with how much flavor everything had. It was nice having the chef come explain every dish but we still had no idea what we were eating with some dishes. Partially because of his accent but also likely largely because of the different names and foods that we just don’t know.
alistair Erdal
at 2023 Aug 09
alistair Erdal
at 2023 Aug 09
Ordered prawns in butter and was given a wrong starter and asked if it was ok. The starter they gave ended up being more expensive and didn’t taste great.
Main pork knuckle and potatoes had no flavour whatsoever. Cost me 40£ for this( including cola)- assuming a service charge was added even though the starter was wrong and they charged me for the price or the starter they chose not the one I chose.

Staff seemed friendly and the place has a great atmosphere but I feel completely ripped off from that experience and confused why they would also charge for the more expensive starter
Cristina Cruz
at 2023 Jul 29
Cristina Cruz
at 2023 Jul 29
If you are looking for THE FOOD AND DRINK EXPERIENCE this is the place. Amazing food, drinks, atmosphere and really friendly and professional staff.
Worthy every penny. In the heart of Central London in the top of the building. With a terrace also. Totally recommended.
Angela Green
at 2023 Jul 28
Angela Green
at 2023 Jul 28
Early dinner, didn't wait to be seated. Started w/appetizer of grilled scallops. Cooked as I asked, delicious. Main entrees was grilled salmon. Salmon arrived cooked ro my specifications however no seasoning. I added lemon & salt to taste. Staff was very attentive, chef even came to the table. Visiting from the States but would eat here again.
Amirul Islam
at 2023 Jul 28
Amirul Islam
at 2023 Jul 28
Most disgusting food ever. They destroyed the name of Madina. The food quality doesn't even comply with food regulations. Anyone order from this place make sure check everything. We are feeling sick soon as we opened the container.
The Owner/management, you're a disgrace for the Muslim/halal community and using the Holly name Madina!...
Raffaele Crudo
at 2023 Jul 27
Raffaele Crudo
at 2023 Jul 27
Had a amazing experience, let’s start from the friendly staff and very professional , particularly Kriss, was amazing !! And the food was great, very tasty, high standard of quality. Will came back for sure !!!
Cassie L
at 2023 Jul 23
Cassie L
at 2023 Jul 23
A lovely little place tucked under one of the arches. Lots of customers inside speaking Spanish so that was a good sign already. The food was SO GOOD and generous sized portions, and the decor and music added a great vibe.
Lana Haverstock
at 2023 Jul 21
Lana Haverstock
at 2023 Jul 21
I booked a ten-course tasting menu for my partner's birthday last week and we enjoyed most dishes. Their starters are to die for, although we were not too keen on the sea bass tartare - a bit "too raw". We also had a complimentary glass of Nyetimber sparkling wine each - which was a lovely gesture. The two desserts on the menu were definitely the highlight - we both loved them and the complimentary chocolates at the end of the meal wowed us even more.
The only downside of our dining experience was that I felt quite ill and had an upset stomach shortly after. I can't blame the food as my partner was fine, so clearly, something didn't agree with me.
The service was outstanding - our waiter (French, based on the accent) really looked after us and was rather entertaining.
You also get some nice views from the 7th floor of the restaurant. I would definitely inject more colours into the decor but I guess it's meant to be kept that fresh when the food is of such an amazing presentation and quality.
A K
at 2023 Jul 20
A K
at 2023 Jul 20
A nice place with stylish seating, cozy yet vibrant decor and a lovely bar downstairs with a DJ on weekends! We went there for a Birthday celebration and we had a mixed feelings based on reviews but yet decided to give it a go… Not very impressed and agree to a number of reviews. The place is ‘all right’ in general, a wide variety of luxury wines, cocktails and mock tails and yet the kids orange juice was literally orange flavoured water!

Overall food was 3* - we ordered calamari and cucumber avocado salad and both were very disappointing (calamari was soggy and avocado was missing from the salad - maybe they mashed a tiny amount and used as a sauce BUT should be mentioned in the name)

Mains were all right - veg and mushroom pasta and pepperoni pizza (nothing can go wrong with this) except the prices!

I believe, it’s a little overpriced for the sort of food and drinks so please check the menu and rates before you decide to take a big group!

Staff was attentive and helpful, service was moderately fast and they will insist you on buying wine 🍷 for obvious reasons!!!

Mind you, there is a 15% service charge and for those prices and quality it is a little too much!!!

Overall, all right place to try but not for a big group or event and definitely not a regular place you can go to!

* Very small washroom for men downstairs and some of the customers (dr*nk) were misbehaving!

*There was huge pile of garbage just outside (Wednesday evening) and the smell was so terrible and unbearable which is so not acceptable for that place and that standards)
This restaurant has excellent food and atmosphere and provided me with a satisfying introduction to Ecuadorian cuisine.
N M
at 2023 Jul 11
N M
at 2023 Jul 11
Good atmosphere but vegetarian food was average! The focaccia bread was basically flat like a pita bread. I wonder why most high end restaurants avoid putting seasoning!! I mean atleast salt! 😅 pizza was decent but had to add salt and pepper!
Would probably take some clients for a stylish looking place with a decent selection of wine but wouldn’t count on a good meal!
Zahra Rose
at 2023 Jul 10
Zahra Rose
at 2023 Jul 10
Delicious food as always, beautiful ambiance, great location, super friendly and attentive staff. One of my regular spots in London. Wouldn’t hesitate to keep returning!
Love this hidden gem!! The ceviches deserve pride of place but whatever you do don't miss the guacamole with plantain chips and the croquetas, they're to die for. Will be coming again !!
Andrew Li
at 2023 Jul 09
Andrew Li
at 2023 Jul 09
An incredibly memorable steakhouse that exceeded our high expectations.

I often struggle with the richness of these meals but I had no trouble finishing every single dish we ordered at Hasksmoor. Rib-eye was cooked to medium rare perfection, with a well-rendered fat strip. The sides were a delight and all among the best I’ve had (the triple cooked chips, macaroni, and some greens for balance).

The famous sticky toffee delivered in every way. Decadent, creamy, syrupy goodness. Our friend loved it so much that she ordered another.

Overall, this place definitely lives up to its reputation. Looking forward to coming back again.
Amazing place. Bryan was the best. The service was a top top. This was a great find during our trip to London. The food taste like heaven. Service super fast. I noticed something that it was the best experience ever. Bryan our waiter and bartender spoke 3 languages on the same table. This was service 100%! Thank you for the great drinks with sugar Cain juice, and the patacones 😊.
Ecuadorian food I thought. I'll try that. My god it's good. Everyone needs to try this at least once. Nice atmosphere,service impeccable and reasonably priced.
Stumbled upon here in angel. Drinks wise- they have Stunning spicy margs! The food was sublime and our server was a lovely guy who gave us great recommendations. Would highly recommend this place
Henry Morales
at 2023 Jun 06
Henry Morales
at 2023 Jun 06
Amazing seafood cooking from Ecuador. Good price too! This place i highly recommend it!
Jewish Montana
at 2023 Jun 01
Jewish Montana
at 2023 Jun 01
Attended with my GF. We ordered a platter for 2. Only disappointment was I could have finished it myself.

The drinks were really good. Every cocktail tasted really nice, they served everything we asked for and the alcohol ratio was perfect.

The waiter/bartender was welcoming.

Definitely will be coming back especially for the drinks. 👍🏼
Farid Kazi
at 2023 May 30
Farid Kazi
at 2023 May 30
Hidden away under a railway arch in Elephant and Castle you will find a little bit of Ecuador in the shape of Costa Azul. This cafe/bistro serves typical Ecuadorian food such as cerviche, churasco platters and loads of fresh seafood dishes. I plumbed for the chicaron de calamar to start which was fresh and tasty.For my main I had the parihuela soup which is stuffed full of fresh prawns, squid, mussels and cassava in a spicy fish broth.Never tried Ecuadorian food before but would definitely come back to try more. Generous portions, reasonable prices and a lovely South American vibe.
I simply love, love, love this place. The decor, the atmosphere, the staff and the food is off the scale. Everything is 10/10! My all time favourite cocktail, the dirty vodka martini, is perfectly mixed. The steaks are simply the best, perfectly cooked and I’ve eaten in many steakhouses. The side dishes are perfect accompaniments, love the bone marrow and the mac ‘n’ cheese, and the bone marrow gravy is just wow! Easily the best gravy I’ve had with a steak. The home made ketchup is delightful and has real flavour. The prime rib which is my favourite cut with lots of marbling is so flavoursome. Fillets are tender. Everything, everything is consistently good every time we visit. Never disappoints and I look forward to the next time.
Staff was helpful and friendly. We were a party of six who shared a few starters, a couple of fish and meat mains and some sides. We really enjoyed dining here. The food was brilliant and the atmosphere was relaxing too. The space itself was beautifully decorated. It was worth our travel to this part of London! I would be returning!
Amazing food and quality.

One of my favourites places in Walthamstow.
Charlie Richmond
at 2023 May 18
Charlie Richmond
at 2023 May 18
Good location, expensive for what you get except possibly for the tasty fish and chips, pleasant atmosphere and congenial but slow service. High quality food - we had swordfish, fish stew, fish and chips, and roast cod and sides but quantities were lacking for the price. Premises are clean and enjoyable, outdoor seating is much quieter.
rafa.c
at 2023 May 14
rafa.c
at 2023 May 14
Thoroughly disappointed. Brought my wife here for her birthday meal and nearly ended up leaving halfway.

The location and ambience of the restaurant was good. But the good pretty much ended at the doorstep. My £20 old fashioned was very average (bourbon lacked concentration, ice was cloudy, taste was too syrupy).

We had the 5-course tasting menu. From start to finish, everything was over seasoned – the scallops were so salty we had to actually return them; the house thankfully made another plate. Presentation, taste, texture were all rather sloppy across the dishes. It got to the point where I thought to myself I should’ve just bought and cooked the tuna myself.

Not only was the food mediocre and underwhelming, the service was sadly also somewhat lacking; unjustified for the 15% price tag. No one bothered telling us what we were served.

My wife’s celebration was great up until this point in the day, and I’m quite frustrated that it was mired by my poor choice of restaurant. Oh well, we err and we learn.

I will not be coming back.
Zdravka Yorgova
at 2023 May 13
Zdravka Yorgova
at 2023 May 13
Lovely place to have something to eat and drink. It's traditional Bulgarian menu. Great place for events and family gathering.
C P
at 2023 May 11
C P
at 2023 May 11
Great meal! We were seated by Nikos who was attentive and very friendly. We ordered from the set menu and had the cod which was absolutely beautiful! Fresh, full of flavour and perfectly seasoned. We also had a bottle of the house white and a bunch of sides which were all stunning.

I came here a few years ago and had a sub-par meal but decided to give it another try...I'm so glad I did! This place will now be the new favourite for my friend and I since our old favourite let us down.

Excellent meal, excellent service, excellent value for money. Looking forward to our next visit!!
Ursula Mergui
at 2023 Apr 09
Ursula Mergui
at 2023 Apr 09
We had the tasting menus, paired with wine. The food was good, tasty and interesting. But it was not wow, it did not blow us away like other Michelin starred restuaurants did.
Excellent service and great tasting menu. We went on a weekday and it was very quiet but the service was excellent throughout.
sebby holmes
at 2023 Feb 28
sebby holmes
at 2023 Feb 28
Had the tasting menu for lunch. Absolutely exceptional cooking from start to finish. Gary’s food shines with every dish- can’t recommend more, get yourselves down here. Impeccable service from Jo and Daniele. Thanks
so much we can’t wait to come back 👊
Tom Hopson
at 2023 Feb 20
Tom Hopson
at 2023 Feb 20
We had the tasting menu, with wine pairings, which I can't recommend highly enough!

It was our first visit to a Michelin restaurant, and all the staff made us feel at home quickly. The pace of dinner was great; with seven courses, we were left looking forward to the next course while never feeling overly full, but left not wanting more.

One of the surprising highlights was the bread and butter! The caramelised yeast and malt butter was stunning.

The wines offered a lovely selection of white pairings. The wine pairings were a great way to explore some wines for my guests, with there being a varied selection of tasting profiles.

The atmosphere was quiet for a Friday night in London. There were never more than five tables on at any one time.
J Snow
at 2023 Feb 12
J Snow
at 2023 Feb 12
My wife and I went here for my birthday and had the 6 course tasting menu. Every course was superb and the service was attentive and friendly throughout. Highly recommended
Tong Yi Tsui
at 2023 Feb 10
Tong Yi Tsui
at 2023 Feb 10
A delightful tasting menu full of fresh seafood. I am especially happy with the citrus and herbal flavors that played complementary roles with the fish, crab, and langoustine.

By far the standout dish was the fresh codfish. It was fluffy, flaky, lightly buttery, and immaculate. Our dinner party was sure that it was the best cod fish we have tasted ever.

A very close call was the crab with lime sorbet. The flavors were just astounding and invigorating. It made me celebrate with giddiness on the spot.

Service was excellent with our party left with nothing wanting.
Silent TH
at 2023 Jan 26
Silent TH
at 2023 Jan 26
Great restaurant with delicious food, great service and a lovely atmosphere.

The chicken and meat were very juicy and tender and very flavourful. My colleague really loved the chops but I really loved the wings. Sticky wings lives up to its name.

The unfortunate part is that it's ridiculously impossible to find parking as the restaurant is practically on the dual carriageway.
Excellent Ecuadorean food jazzed up Islington style served in a meticulously thought out interior. Very friendly and efficient staff. The chef obviously works his derrière off so literally every dish is cooked to perfection making it a true cultural experience. Canelazo wasn’t on the menu, highly recommended. The portions are tapas size so the bill ran up to £150 for three people.
Tani Ta Kyuu
at 2022 Dec 17
Tani Ta Kyuu
at 2022 Dec 17
Food is so delicious and good-value. We have visited many times and eat in £ delivery are of the same great quality. Would highly recommend!!
Z. Omar
at 2022 Nov 18
Z. Omar
at 2022 Nov 18
Food 4/5, nothing special. Just fresh tasting fish.

Service 5/5, the staff were very friendly and attentive.

Value 3/5, the fish prices were reasonable considering level of freshness. However, the drinks and starter dishes were well overpriced.

Overall, still a very good option for an affordable fish restaurant in this area.
Tasty Ecuadorian food!

We had 'bandera', 'ceviche' and 'encebollado'.

The last one was incredibly good!

Portions are good for the price given.

Unfortunately service is not the best, there is lots of room to improve in that area as we were not shown a decent customer service.

The good news for them is that food was so good that I'd be happy to come back.

Last but not least, music was so loud that we had to be almost shouting to hear each other. I must say that it good Friday 10pm and I guess that everyone was in a party mood but us two.

Anyway, whoever has been making encebollado and ceviche should be congratulated. Good work on those two!
Qamar Hussain
at 2022 Oct 12
Qamar Hussain
at 2022 Oct 12
Great food, everything was really tasty, wanted to try a new place and that didn't work out, so came here nearly a year after my last visit and I'm so glad I did! Food was every bit as tasty as I remember it and even our toddler was eating the lamb chops! Fantastic!
Gabriella Gentile
at 2022 Jul 03
Gabriella Gentile
at 2022 Jul 03
Before, you could tolerate the music as it wasn't too loud and the food was very good.
Now, the music is so loud that you have to scream to talk with your friends, and the food is mainly frozen and portions are smaller than ever, cheating with rice and bread to make you think the portion justifies the price, but it doesn't.
We were affectionate customers, I don't think we'll go there again.
Casean Fritz
at 2022 Apr 08
Casean Fritz
at 2022 Apr 08
Absolutely amazing experience, the food was incredible, the portions were jaw dropping, the staff were extremely friendly and I almost fell in love with the flavours and tastes of the dishes. Everything was throughly cooked and presented at a flawless level. I would without a doubt recommend anyone to visit and try out this superb cuisine, especially if you are interested in exploring Ecuadorian food.
Nice location, very tasty food, friendly staff. I recommend this location 👌 😜
Anam Hoque
at 2021 Nov 04
Anam Hoque
at 2021 Nov 04
Lovely space downstair enough space to accommodate over 30+ people. Lovely decor, clean and tidy. The service was very good. Service was great and very professional. Great range of drink, starters and main meals. We had our Shoreditch Football Club football awards and service was excellent. We order a mixed meal specially tailored for our pallet and was great value for money meal and drink. The food was hot, tasty and really yummy. A great evening with great company and great food. Will be back again soon. Thank you
Daughter of Zion
at 2019 Dec 28
Daughter of Zion
at 2019 Dec 28
As a foodie, I eat everything and anything so I'm very good at trying out anything edible. As I've recently had Bulgarian food (by an acquaintance) within the past week and loved it, decided to try out this restaurant but I was very disappointed. From the moment I walked in and saw the cold, grumpy and unfriendly staff I wanted to walk out but I was very hungry and really wanted more Bulgarian food based on good experience elsewhere.

The starter was the worst type of calamari I ever had as it was soggy and very bland. If you know me, you know nothing comes between my seafood and I especially calamari. While starter was very bad, the main course was disgusting I swear. The rice that came with my food tasted like vomit (no lie). Overall it was a horrible trip ill never make there again and won't even recommend the place to my worst enemy. Avoid!!!
Waseem Ahmed
at 2019 May 03
Waseem Ahmed
at 2019 May 03
One of the best grill spots around. Brought the family round here and had requested seats for 6 people, they managed to cater us their cabin for extra privacy, their customer service has definitely improved to the point where their staff is constantly making sure that we were comfortable and all the food was up to standard. Their food was full of flavours n quite affordable. Their chops were soft, tender and juicy 😋 and their sticky wings are always a must! Will definitely recommend this spot
Valentina
at 2018 Nov 19
Valentina
at 2018 Nov 19
This place is delicious. The seafood and meat platters are great and so tasty. Highly recommend the prawns dish too. The flavours are so rich, and great value for money because the servings are generous and the ambience is great and homely. Definitely make a reservation, especially on Saturdays, and make sure you go early (5pm) as the Ceviche dishes sell out early.
This place is simply divine. The scallop for starter, the plaice, the pork belly for mains, the guava sorbet, the chocolate brownie for dessert are all impeccable. If the bread and butter were warm, then it would be absolutely perfect experience. Also, the service was really nice and friendly, and atmosphere was really casual and enjoyable. We had a 3 course meal with a glass of champagne for £37.5 . Definitely will come back for more surprise and recommend to friends who enjoy great food.