Five stars based on good food at unbeatable prices for the area. Dining area was far larger than I…read moreexpected and is amazingly bright and airy given the basement location. Standard prepared takeaway options are available, but limited hot fresh options were great. Lunch special of meat and two sides were quite good. I got sausage with sautéed Brussels sprouts and cold beet salad. Soup of the day was also quite good.

Great food and service at a cafeteria in the basement of Salvation Army's HQ in London…read more The location was only 250m from our hotel room near the Millennium Bridge, and we dined there 3 times because of the low price and high quality. The coffee was better than our hotel for half the price ---a full English breakfast was only £6.80 (hotel charges £12). The staff was very friendly and we recommend this place to anyone wanting decent food on a budget.

This place is not for everyone, I know, but in case you are looking for a good rye bread, salt…read morelicorice, gloudberry jam or any other Finnish treat on mind - this is where you will find it. The small shop is hidden inside the Finnish church in London, a well kept secret among the Finnish people. But the shop, as well the church, welcomes anyone and is open like any other shop. The church offers it's sauna for rent for either private or groups, in hourly based, great place to go warm up during the cold and rainy winters. The picture above is taken from the http://www.finnishchurch.org.uk websites.

The Finnish Church is much more a community centre with a church attached to it than the other way…read morearound. There's a sauna, cafe/cafeteria, shop, library, hostel and children's play area. There is a lot of activity - especially on weekdays - for mothers and kids, and weekend activities for families and adults alike. There are two main 4-day events held every year: the Christmas Fair (November) and the Easter Fair (March/April). These attract thousands of visitors, but few know that outside of these times, there's a lot going on - and it's often very delicious! There's a Finnish meal for £6 (£4 veg or £3 soup) on Saturdays, and often on weekdays (contingent on other activities). Then there's always a basic cafe which serves sweet and savoury pastries and filter coffee and tea. Prices are very reasonable for London standards and the atmosphere is relaxing and homely. The church is a welcoming place for people, regardless of their background, and many come out of curiosity to try Finnish foods or to meet Finnish friends.

We came here since the big boss was in town. This was my first visit and our seating area wasn't…read morethe best (we sat in the bar area) but the views were great and the food wasn't too bad either. 3/5 Corn ribs - never had a corn rib before. Good, a bit sweet. Messy to eat. 3/5 Truffle fries - good but average 4/5 Polenta - very tasty, a must. 3/5 Duck and waffle - I expected this to be bigger but it was good. I normally prefer chicken but the duck wasn't bad. All the food was decent and the staff were all nice. It's unfortunate that the walk to the restaurant passes by the smelly toilets. Also there was only one lift working that day so it took a little time to get up/down.

I've been looking forward to visiting Duck & Waffle for quite some time. The views are incredible,…read morethe space itself is striking, and on paper it promises that perfect London mix of skyline, late-night energy, and elevated comfort food. Unfortunately, our experience was soured before it even had a chance to begin. My girlfriend and I walked in excited, completely amicable, simply hoping to head upstairs for a bite and drinks. We were greeted by the doorman with an immediate, dismissive "Are you good?" -- not in a welcoming or helpful tone, but in a way that felt skeptical and unnecessarily confrontational. There was no warmth, no "welcome in," no attempt at hospitality. It immediately set an uncomfortable tone. He then proceeded to call upstairs as though he were doing us some sort of favor just by allowing us to go up. The entire interaction felt transactional and judgmental rather than gracious. First impressions matter, especially at a place that positions itself as a premium dining destination. Hospitality begins at the door, not at the table. When we finally made it upstairs, the room was filled with visibly drunk, rowdy groups -- which only made the earlier attitude feel even more misplaced. If that environment is acceptable (and profitable), then two polite guests looking for drinks and food shouldn't be met with suspicion at the entrance. By that point, the damage was done. The initial interaction had already rubbed us the wrong way, and the energy upstairs didn't help. We ultimately decided to leave before even sitting at our table. That's how strongly the first impression impacted us. It's difficult to justify staying somewhere when you don't feel genuinely welcomed from the outset. Duck & Waffle has the potential to be memorable for all the right reasons. But someone representing the brand at the very front needs to understand that hospitality isn't optional -- it's foundational. A simple, respectful welcome would have changed everything. I hope management takes this seriously, because no guest should feel judged or dismissed before they even step inside.

Food/drinks: yum! Loved the fish and chips + sticky toffee pudding and beer selection is standard!…read more Atmosphere: loved the atmosphere in here! Service: okay, they are friendly but forgot our orders several times Price: as expected

Rainy morning in London and I was on a mission for shepherd's pie, which, I've learned, is…read moresurprisingly uncommon at pubs these days. This place doesn't technically have it, but their braised beef & ale shortcrust pie comes very close, and it's one of their specialties. Creamed potato, greens, rich gravy... comfort food done right. £19.50 and honestly worth it, especially on a cold, wet day. The ambiance really welcomed me in: warm, cozy interior with the fireplace going and a charming vintage Christmas aesthetic. Add in friendly people and genuinely warm service. Exactly the kind of pub you hope to stumble into on a rainy London morning. I'm hyped.

Great place for breakfast with a real British atmosphere! We loved the décor -- it's cozy and…read morecharming. Very pleasant experience overall. We ordered the Royal Eggs with smoked salmon (similar to Eggs Benedict) and an English Breakfast. Everything was delicious, and the egg quality was excellent. I also had a lychee matcha -- the matcha itself was great quality, just a bit too sweet for my taste (I'd ask for less sweetness next time). My husband ordered a coffee pot with milk, which was a very cool experience and great coffee quality too. Our server, a young woman named Tasha, was wonderful -- super friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a great breakfast in the heart of London, not far from Big Ben!

Make reservations to this popular restaurant at the Covent Garden. My husband and I enjoyed a…read morecocktail first at the bar before getting seated for our reservation. Most people dress up, it's a lovely restaurant. Both our dishes, sea bass and lobster linguine were great. Didn't get to try any desserts as we were so full. Staff service is awesome. The green jackets reminds me of the Masters.

brilliant traditional food at a fair price. only gripe is the supermarket was pretty cold so had to…read moreeat with jacket on.

This cafe inside the Hoo Hing oriental supermarket serves a selection of dim sum, and simple rice…read moreand noodle dishes such as roast duck and roast pork over rice or as noodle soup. It's fairly hidden away so even on a Saturday lunch time, when the queue at wing yip could be an hour long, there are plenty of tables here.

Wow -- this spot might take the cake for coolest decor I've ever seen at a restaurant. They're…read moreknown for their Instagrammable 'loo.' I think every American mother/daughter duo was checking this place out for lunch or high tea. Mom and I opted for the lunch experience in the room called "The Glade." 3 courses, for a very reasonable price. Something like 36 pounds if I remember correctly. We did this over the more pricey high tea, but that certainly looked like a good time as well. That dining room was gorgeous. The food was pretty good. Nothing that absolutely blew my socks off, except for the strawberry dessert. Everything was certainly well done, though. I mean, there's a restaurant with 3 Michelin stars upstairs - the food should be good! Would def return with new people that hadn't been before.

We visited two parts of this restaurant last night and I loved it all…read more We arrived early for our dinner reservation so we ordered scones and smoothies in the Parlor. Those damn English scones were some of the best I've ever had - clotted cream and jam! Heavenly. Dinner in the Gallery was fun and delish as well. We started with the Korean tofu dumplings + beetroot carpaccio, both were light, perfectly seasoned and lovely starters. Mushroom arancini with carrot ginger coconut broth was well balanced and craveable. Cod brandade was delicious as well but a bit heavy, could only eat half. Pistachio chocolate peanut ganache was the perfect end to a lovely meal. It's a visual spectacle in the best way, and service was lovely as well. I wasn't sure if it could live up to the IG hype but it was fun and delicious!

4/2/2023 - we found this place after doing an Escape Room about 10 minutes away. It very large…read moreinside and the prices were very inexpensive. You have to find an open table, get the table number and then order at the bar. We ordered 2 fish and chips and one Bangers and Mash with the gravy on the side. The meals were very good. Out the door for $25 pounds. This would have cost $60-$75 near our hotel. See the photos. It seems everyone there except us had beers. This was a family friendly place as well. It was 7pm when we arrived. Lots of different people gathering for a Sunday dinner there. See the photos.

Wetherspoons is like McDonalds. It's clientele spans all demographics and social classes. If you're…read morenot too snobby, you'll appreciate the cheap food and drink, nice staff and clean premises. Whilst I've ever only been to this branch for food, the many students here before a night out is testament to the cheap drink. This particular branch is quite large and spacious, with little trouble finding a table, unless visiting around dinner time during a supper club night of which they have quite a few. Yes, a lot of the food is microwaved and agreed the quality is not top notch, but for he price, what were you expecting!! How many other places get you a Beer, Chips and Burger for £5!

We stood near this location. We ate here 3x. The English breakfast was the best! Service was…read moreexcellent! Pricing is reasonable. I'm not a food snob!

The food options surrounding London's main tourist attractions are surprisingly scarce, which is…read morehow I stumbled upon Enough to Feed an Elephant in the first place. Sure, the portion sizes might've been enough to satiate a 4,000 pound mammal as advertised, but could even an elephant get past the easy bake oven sunny side ups? Or the blood pudding that could still test positive for Hep A on its best day? I doubt it. An additional star for the service, it was quite easy to get our waiter's attention being one of 2 patrons in the restaurant during prime brunch hours. For the other individual who spent his meal on FaceTime without headphones, I pray the hockey puck they called canadian bacon smoked you in your sleep that night if you're reading this. Big Ben is overrated. It's a clock. Grow up.

Cagney's is a strange little restaurant. It has walls covered in old musical instruments, and a…read moretheme that seems to be five parts busker to seven parts old films. All the menu items have film-related names, there are Cagney and Lacey film posters everywhere, and the menu itself is essentially Anglified American diner. I don't recommend going there for fine dining. But go there for a cup of tea. Chances are (at the weekends at least) it'll be very quiet, and atmospheric in a weird way. Like E Pellici in Bethnal Green, it's one of those odd little places that just, for some reason you can't quite explain, smells authentic - however strangely so.

My friend, and fellow Qyper, Kristiana and I ate here recently. It's aimed fairly and squarely at…read morethe tourists' tastebuds so don't expect anything revolutionary or value-driven. What you get is standard American burger bar fare jazzed up with daft names. You could have The Time of Your Life no, that's not an over-the-top recommendation it's what the fish and chips option is called (really). Kristiana had a hamburger topped with mushroom. Does Jimmy the Gent come with cheese? she asked the waiter, which startled me. He just nodded nonchalantly. Cagney's website claims that this is London's oldest restaurant established 1978. I don't know about you, but I've eaten in KFCs that are older than that.