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Great service let down by very disappointing food. Sunday roast looked and tasted like it was cooked hours ago and reheated. Beef was overcooked and dry, potatoes tasted like they had been frozen originally and also dry and the “truffle cauliflower cheese” was lacking truffle and any flavour from cheese. If only we’d had been closer to home and not missed lunch we would have left without eating it. Kudos to the great staff who tried to salvage things by offering a complimentary dessert - I’m just glad I wasn’t paying for the less than average piece of cheddar, fridge-cold Brie and one type of cracker. So disappointing as we’d read great things about this place but we weren’t the only people to complain today.
S P - a month ago

Wellington beef pie was top notch, really good pastry and sauce. The fish pie was more peas and mash than haddock and shrimp. Excellent attentive service!
August Bebe - in the last week

I've visited The Flask a number of times and the food is consistently great, well done the chefs! Came here this afternoon for the husband's birthday lunch so we feasted on 3 courses😎 Each course was excellent: a smokey cauliflower soup, sausage roll, rainbow trout with samphire and delicious buttery potatoes, medium rare steak and a stunning flour-free chocolate cake to share for dessert. The serving staff were as good as always, the regular lady with good humour and good tattoos, and a young friendly lass in blue top. Dog friendly which is a plus and a great atmosphere.
Kelly N - 3 months ago

Tucked away along a side pedestrian street we found The Flask. An old historic pub untouched by modern pub Glam so it's comfortable scruff meets Southwark style in Hampstead. Was popular lunchtime and many enjoying quite a varied menu of twist on traditional pub grub. The Manager went out of his way to welcome us (to whom we thank) and showed us to our reserved tables which were comfortable and spacious. We looked for beers from this Youngs Pub. Five Points Pale Ale at £6.40 a pint was probably the pick! Well Cellared, Fresh & Hoppy at 4.5% and a local East London Hackney Brewery too. Others in our party took the Youngs Original Ale at £5:60 one had the Youngs Special. (Five Points Brewery looks worth a visit if this Pale Ale is a standard to be judged by) Given a busy town center pub there might have been another offering to make it special but three real ales is ok. Food took a little while but looking at the presentation and range of pub grub was worth waiting for. The only comment heard was the mustard served as "not nice" but that's hardly an issue and the burgers were stacked high and delicious. Gents Loos were too small for such a busy pub but ok and quite clean. Not much creative thought here but adequate. We all enjoyed our visit and a firm return to try more on the menu is certain. Thanks to the team at The Flask
Roger Adcock - 3 months ago

Warm atmosphere Great service Only if they had real ice cream instead of the socialist vegan ice cream… Love the place, will certainly come back, but the ice cream… Oh the mulled wine is fantastic. 🚽 🚨clean facilities. Appreciate the change table is put in the disable bathroom, just so dad can be helpful as well.
saber rad - 7 months ago

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Has to be the best pub for a Sunday roast lunch. A friend had to book the table a few weeks in advance but boy was it worth it. Amazing super friendly and inviting staff. From the host to the waitress I have never felt more welcome in a place. Obviously the roasts are great, but I must say to also leave space for the desserts. They are not your standard pub desserts. Next level in taste, and quality.
David Paterson - 2 months ago

Came here for a Sunday roast at 12:15 The pub is a beautiful building with lots of cosy rooms. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. For starters we had the salmon gravalx and beef dripping brioche with nduja mayo. Salmon was delicious and I could not fault anything from the dish. Would maybe like the nduja mayo to have a little stronger nduja flavour. For mains I ordered the roast beef and my partner had the pork. The roast beef was cooked beautifully with it being super tender and flavoursome (they definitely don't skip on the quality of meat here) The roast pork on the otherhand was my main disappointment as it was very dry and overcooked. There was minimal crackling and near to no fat for moisture. All the roasts came with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, red cabbage, cavelo Nero (black cabbage) carrots, parsnips and of course gravy. I was impressed with the variety of veg here. I'm not always a huge fan of cauliflower cheese but this was delicious. The Yorkshire pudding had a lovely soft bottom with crispy tops. The roast potatoes did look a little sad at first as they were very pale and I was worried that this may be another roast where the potatoes let the meal down but (Big But) they had so much flavour that I wanted so many more. All the veg was cooked superbly The wine selection was good and we enjoyed a bottle with our meal. Service was lovely and the waitresses were extremely polite Overall even with the upsetting pork I will still highly recommend and me and my fiancee had a wonderful time. Would recommend just maybe don't order the pork.
Calleb Drake (ClobbyD) - 2 months ago

Service is great, cocktails & wine are good. The food was surprisingly underwhelming. We'd booked for a late afternoon Sunday Roast, & definitely recommend booking as it was packed! I love the vibe here - such a buzzing energy of groups of friends, couples, families. It's a great place to finish off a walk around Hampstead Heath. We sipped cocktails watching the sun set in the little terraced nook before venturing into the dining area for the roast. For starters, we sampled the beef fat brisket brioche with nduja, which was severely lacking in flavour and disappointly forgettable. The pumpkin velouté was light & flavourful but also lacking in something that made us feel disappointed. We all had the beef for our Sunday roast (asked medium rare) which was somewhat tough. Gravy lacked flavour, Yorkshires were ok, the quintessential roast potatoes were tasty but not crispy in the slightest and parboiled at best. Stand-out was the veg, however, and I don't think we've had a better carrot! The atmosphere, wine, & everything else was what made this is a great afternoon but the roast was nothing to revisit and apart from the carrots, I would not recommend.
Tigershout - 4 months ago

Cute little pub to have a Sunday Roast. The upstairs dining room was a nice place to sit on a warm day with the windows open. Unfortunately, the pork portion I received on my roast was non existent. Not exaggerating when I say it was a paper thin slice of meat. Not worth the cost in my eyes
Ben M - a month ago

We really enjoyed visiting the Holly Bush. They have a separate restaurant area from the bar area. We did both on two different nights and had a wonderful time in both parts. They have a great selection of beer on draught, and you can find funny, chatty bartenders. The restaurant has a very good menu, and the food is very good. The staff is very attentive and friendly. Note for North American tourists: this is a traditional British Pub. Draught Beer is chilled, not ice cold. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but you will be need to adjust your tastebuds accordingly.
Dave Boyer - a week ago

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Really would recommend Sunday Roast at Gaucho - not only for the quality of the food but also the fantastic service from our host Victoria who was polite, super attentive and very professional. Special mention to Chris the manager too who is passionate about service and exceeding customer expectations. We will be back soon !!
Mario Michael - 8 months ago

Great Sunday roast experience, choice of a roast plate or a bottomless Sunday roast with extra meat portions on request and a board of sides
Matty - 4 months ago

Very nice restaurant. The staff were very good. Complimentary champagne 🍾 and complimentary dessert just because they made a small seating mistake. To me, this is absolutely putting the customer first. The food was great and you can't go wrong with the stakes.
Gregory Harris - a year ago

We had a fabulous meal here. The steak was perfectly cooked and we loved the wine and dessert. Highly recommended. The service was great from start to finish and our waitress Angi was very attentive and made our visit special. Thank you so much, we will definitely be back.
Lavinia Kovacs - a year ago

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I have been to see many films at this amazing venue and have been impressed every single time. I am always greeted by very friendly and helpful staff members, a host of options for snacks and drinks and some great service in and outside the screen. Most recently I went to see Mad Max Furiosa on the 1st of June and was delighted! A special thanks to the manager that was on that day who was very kind and helpful (small and dark hair), as well as all the staff behind the scenes keeping the experience smooth and enjoyable.
Berwyn Cooper - 2 weeks ago

Lovely hidden venue. Big cinema screens and of course the seating is the best thing. The sofas are nicer than the crystal palace branch. And all the staff are all really lovely and super helpful.
Rebecca Sakulku - a week ago

Went there this week. Not been to the hampstead location in a while. Did at 1515 movie very quite which was surprising. Had sofa snd armchairs in the down stairs movie room. When you enter head to the bar area to check in. Ordered food which is delivered to your table. We ordered some hot food which did take a while been quite it surprised me this is my only complaint. Staff did apologize and made up for it. My son had the vegan hotdog and loved it. Coffee is great quality and drinks selection. Kids also had the oreo milkshakes which went down a treat. Would I return 100% and staff where excellent to make this choice.
Hcathy Tagmount - 8 months ago

Really great experience when going for baby cinema. The cinema is beautiful and very clean! It is not great for buggies, no lifts and there are a few staircases. Having said that, the staff are really friendly and helpful with the buggy if you need.
Danni Angel - 2 months ago

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I haven’t yet tried every Japanese restaurant in London but in my mind this is as close to Japan as you can get. The Yakitori and grilled options are divine and the sushi is some of the best in the city. The ideal place for special occasions for the sushi connoisseur.
A BC - 4 weeks ago

For a restaurant that specialises in yakitori, I found their grills to be just average. There's definitely a better yakitori spot in town. The yakitori, in general, were quite dry and overcooked; the beef tongue was particularly tough, and the prawns lacked succulence. The assorted set didn’t offer great value for money. On the bright side, the sushi rolls were excellent. Considering the high prices for a neighbourhood restaurant, the overall standard of food didn't quite match up to the price tag. I appreciate the friendly and prompt service. The restaurant expansion was much needed, but the seating is still a bit tight.
Stella L. - a month ago

Wow, this fantastic tuna natto is absolutely delicious! The sushi and skewers are so fresh and tasty. The staff here is really nice too. Can't wait to come back again and I felt I am in japan :)
Liu Ines - a month ago

This is a case of not enough stars, should be 10 stars for this place. A fantastic experience, service was superb, we had a few questions which were answered with no trouble, the older waitresses are so lovely, like aunties serving your food. And the food, it is absolutely delicious, maybe went a bit overboard (pun intended) but the menu all looks amazing. So we went for the chefs selection nigiri sushi, it was amazing, tuna, salmon, octopus, seabass, bonito etc, not a fan of roe but I think they would replace if you asked before ordering. The tempura and salmon teriyaki were great but the skewers were unreal, and the king prawn was massive and juicy, you can see them being cooked to perfection behind the counter on the hibachi grill. It's all very straightforward but skills at the highest level. It is expensive, but it is worth it, other than my green tea sour was not sour enough, and they didn't have any konomono starter left, but other than that, an absolute stupefying pleasure. Super recommended, and can't wait to go back. Arigato gozaimasu!
Eat_Meat_Eat_Repeat - a month ago

I approved both the service and atmosphere of this beautiful Japanese style restaurant, but the food there was really really disappointing. We initially were impressed by the authentic look of the restaurant, it came out that the food isn’t making it up. 1. The rice roll - the seaweed paper is SOFT and you have to eat almost all the rice to get to the salmon. 2. The sushi roll - i didn’t take pictures of this but the rice is warm… and it definitely doesnt taste better than even Wasabi to be priced at that. 3. Skewers - these are good! Indeed! But this is the only one good dish among all we’ve ordered 4. Soba - I understand we ordered cold soba but this is way beyond cold, it is FREEZING! The noodles themselves also dont look nor taste fresh. It’s like they’ve cooked it for very long and stored them in iced water… and the sauce is tasteless also… 5. And be ware of the sake tasting menu, it actually costs you more than ordering each sake shot on the tasting menu individually. One of the sake was run out and they replaced it with an even cheaper one, feels like scam but we made the choice, who’s there to blame. So we paid £40 per person ended up craving for some more KFC. (Again, skewers were worth it, but that’s all)
Yina Lin - 2 months ago

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I've been going to this restaurant for almost 20 years! Last night we went to celebrate my sons 14th birthday and as always the food and the service were first class. It amazes me how consistent this restaurant has been over the years. We loved the fact that they surprised my son with dessert and a very loud rendition of Happy Birthday. Quite simply an excellent Italian restaurant. Special thanks to Allessandro and his father, who always look after us every time we go.
Nicholas Charles - 5 months ago

The service and ambience at Villa Bianca is always excellent. Tonight’s specials were delicious, fresh and inspired. My starter of porcini mushroom bruschetta with truffle sauce was gorgeous, main course halibut so fresh & cooked perfectly. Dessert of apple strudel was divine. Wines too were great. We will return
Sheila Newman - 6 months ago

Great atmosphere and the food is delicious. I really enjoyed the seafood pasta. Would love to come again.
Dimitar M - 2 months ago

One of my favourite places to visit in North London, typical up market Italian with outstanding service. We had a wonderful table outside with the glorious sunshine. The wine list is superb for such a little restaurant. It's just a little walk off the main road. As you can see from the photos the food is superb, amazing flavour profiles that compliment each other perfectly. Then mains we shared the Tomahawk it was rendered to perfection and cooked medium rare. We weren't expecting the additions of frites and roasted vegetables. The live piano finished the experience of for us. We will be back very soon, it was an experience we won't forget.
Adam Forman - 2 years ago

We had a slightly small table for our group of 6, but adequate and with a proper table cloth and napkins. Half had vegetarian meals. All were happy with their choices of starter and main course. We didn't have room for desert. Fresh, high quality ingredients, well prepared. Good service. Villa Bianca is a reliable restaurant and has been for many years.
Beachcomber - 3 months ago

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Enjoyed the service and food. Ms Priya and Doyin were really courteous and kind with the service and helped me out in selecting their best items from the mains section. Cozy and comfortable atmosphere
C SRIKRISHNA - 2 weeks ago

Dim T in Hampstead is wonderful! The food, especially the dim sum platter, was fresh and delicious. Special thanks to Ms. Priya and Doiyn for their attentive and friendly service. Their hospitality made our dining experience truly exceptional. Highly recommend this charming spot for a delightful Asian fusion meal.
poornima chopde - 2 weeks ago

This restaurant offers a pleasant ambiance, delicious food, and a wide selection of teas, cocktails, and alcoholic drinks. The staff is friendly and accommodating.
MiMi - 4 months ago

The waiter (I think his name was Josh) is the sole reason I feel I need to write a review. Amazing energy from the moment we walked in. Extremely attentive and such a pleasure to engage with. He kept a watch on our progress throughout the whole meal so we weren’t left waiting for anything! Very quick on his feet, serving most of the restaurant by himself (although he didn’t make you feel like that one bit)! Amazing work honestly, I don’t know how he’s so energetic with a smile on his face the whole time. Definitely would come back if I see him working!
Jess At - a month ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at your restaurant and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a stylish decor that created a perfect setting for a delightful meal. Our server priya was knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. As for the food, it was nothing short of spectacular. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. I particularly enjoyed the spicy aubergine recommended by priya, which was cooked to perfection. The ingredients were fresh, and the chef's creativity was evident in every bite. The overall experience was outstanding, and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. I look forward to returning soon to try more of their delicious offerings.
Presley A - 3 weeks ago

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I went to Ginger & White for brunch. The location is nice, with seating both inside and outside. The staff was just okay. However, the food was really not that great. I wouldn't recommend it.
Charalambos B. - 2 weeks ago

Very cute local place with amazing food and coffee! I felt like hot chocolate and got hot chocolate, and it did not disappoint!!
Katsiaryna Pazniak - in the last week

The places is quite small, but the coffee and cakes were good. We tried the carrot cake and my friend had a slice of cheesecake. I think the cheesecake was much better!
Carolina Seg - 3 months ago

A charming, cosy cafe with great coffee and an excellent atmosphere. My friend and I came on a Tuesday morning and decided to sit outside (heating and blankets provided!), and we were served served almost immediately. The cafe was definitely quite busy inside - some customers were working alone on laptops, but it was mostly filled with families and friends chatting over breakfast. All the staff were incredibly friendly and chatty, and made sure you had what you needed without being overbearing or rushing you. My cappuccino was very good (I asked for it piping hot), and after reading some other reviews I decided to try the cheesecake, which was delicious! Creamy, rich, with a light vanilla flavour - although it was quite pricey at £4.50 a slice, and the biscuit base was a little soggy (a very minor complaint!). My friend's dippy eggs and sourdough soldiers were very good too. Overall, G&W is a really lovely spot, just off Hampstead High Street too - but I'd recommend going on a weekday/off-peak times if you want to sit indoors, since there isn't much room!
Bella - a month ago

I love their concept Their coffee is on spot and I tried their smashed avocado on sourdough with goat cheese It is amazing and so delicious It is THREE slices of sourdough with very generous smashed avocado and rocket However the place is so noisy because it is so tiny If you don’t like loud voices then ypu have the option to eat outside
Mada Alhassan - in the last week

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Really nice bakery, super cappucchino decaf, special barista easy flow when ordering,
Petra Pachaly - 2 months ago

Standard Gail's. Smaller than some. Had some original treats on show that looked like they were worth a try (pistachio, lemon and rose cake). We bought hot cross buns. Staff were kind. Loads of types of bread too, including plant based sourdough.
Sagar Haria - a year ago

Really good for brunch or breakfast. It gets crowded on the weekends and you have to sit outside, I'm a smoker so I don't care, but if the weather is not good... Sucks! Hahahhahaha. Other than that very friendly service and really good coffee and food.
Xavi Sánchez Catalán - 6 years ago

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Its half retail shop and half restaurant with bar tables and takeaway. There are some tables outside too. We ordered. Tofu curry with brown rice (13.5+1.5 for brown rice) and a chirashi bowl (18.8) slices of fish is much smaller than other restaurants and less variety. The taste is average and probably prices are affected by the area. Portions could be bigger. Service charge of 12.5%
Barb T - 3 months ago

Really delightful and authentic sushi in the hearts of Hampstead, just a minute walk from the station! The ingredients are super fresh and seared salmon belly & seared scallop are very delicious. The miso soup is great too! Easily one of the best Japanese food in London :) Brown rice version is available as well - really healthy!
Yiting Fan - 3 months ago

Quiet, authentic Japanese restaurant. Slightly pricier, but definitely worth the quality of the fresh sourced salmon dish.
Pinghei Wong - 2 months ago

I ordered in from Deliveroo the beef udon and my body ascended to the sky. It was worth getting the concussion and minor bone fractures that I sustained from my fall back down to earth once the bowl was gone. 14/10 Yummers.
Sophia Jarvis - a month ago

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