We dined at Layla Restaurant on a Monday evening and we had a good time…read more I really would rate it a 3.5 if possible, but it deserves more than a 3 star, hence the 4 star rating. As we don't live in England, we thought it best to go for the Sharing menu for 4 people (25 pounds per person) and we definitely appreciated that they accommodated our request to switch a Chicken dish between the two sharing menus. Though some of the portions were small, it was plenty of food and I like having a diverse sampling. The lounge was modern and comfortable - they offered some nice champagne cocktails. The restaurant was quieter than expected, which I truly did not mind as it felt as if we booked a private dinner. We sat in a nice booth in the alcove, and that was fun. The food was tasty, delicious and interesting, however, I felt it was overpriced - came out to about 50 pounds per person (we ordered one cocktail each and shared one bottle of wine in addition to the sharing menu.) We did enjoy our dining experience there, and I definitely recommend trying it out especially if you can score a deal. But to pay full price, I'd recommend not doing the sampling menu as I feel it didn't live up to my expectation.

Layla is a cosy shisha place 10 minutes walk from Clapham Common station. It has a nice outside…read morelounge area with comfy sofas, making it a perfect place to relax. The menu has a selection of cold and hot mezes, as well as wraps and main dishes such as grilled meat. The variety of shisha flavours is pretty big, offering unusual tastes such as Irn Bru or Red Bull, as well as alcohol based flavours. We went for a Kiwi, Mint and Grape flavour, but it didn't impress me with a great taste. On a good note, they have a nice selection of cocktails including champagne based bellinis.

Wow, a Michelin starred place where you could get away with an appetizer, entree and drink for…read moreunder $100! First, make a reservation! This spot is on OpenTable and it is pretty small. I was not planning on visiting this spot, mostly because it was in Little Venice and outside most of my places in London, but somehow I lucked out and got a table downstairs. Second, the food here is delicious. It's truly some of the best Persian food I've ever had. I would recommend ordering family style, just so you get the full experience. Third, the service is so wonderful and attentive. My server checked on me often and had really wonderful recommendations.

We had a horrendous experience…read more If I could, I'd give the entire experience a -5. The manager was extremely rude. Where else have you seen someone in charge use profanity towards a customer? He called us "assholes", literally!! It shows his true tacky character. I will make sure everyone in our circle knows what kind of place this is.

Came for dinner on a Saturday night and honestly, its a place to skip. The only upside of this is…read moresitting next to the canal but just bring your own food, drinks, and something to sit on (if you want) and you'll have a better experience. Staff were nice but seemed rather... undertrained or understaffed? There was a long queue and no one really came by to explain anything, it was all word of mouth from other people who had been waiting already. There was no real organization as far as I could tell and I noticed a lot of mixups with food at wrong tables/parties and back and forth with what was and wasn't available. They also essentially had to be flagged down constantly for water as cups were tiny and it was a hot day in London. Food was... underwhelming, a lot of the dishes that came out quickly were things just assembled on a plate. One dish was literally just raw peas and cheese on a plate and we also had (unevenly) sliced salami and cherries. The cooked dishes we had were very salty... venturing on inedible but for the prices my Asian self still had to try and finish it all. This spot makes me think of why people make fun of food in the UK, if this is considered "amazing" food here then everything else must be worse, but really just seems overhyped or outlived its golden age. Again, the only "benefit" of this spot is location and honestly, just bring your own food and sit near by. Its not worth the money to come here specifically, maybe a nice spot for drinks..?

I rarely feel compelled to write reviews but just a fair warning, just don't go. The only reason…read morethere is a line to get in is to sit next to the canal and honestly you'll ruin your day in the process. I saw so many people ask the same questions that could have easily been addressed by a sign so I'll help them out: 1. No take out service 2. No bathroom 3. To get a seat, join the end of the queue 4. The queue is 1.5-2 hours long 5. There is no digital or physical menu 6. No drinks other than water or juice 7. Sitting in the sun is not as fun as it looks 8. No garbage can for clients 9. Once finished, queue again to pay 10. Try to minimize interactions with owner and staff 11. The menu is small plates and bread/butter comes with meals 12. The meals come when they come 13. You are not a guest, you are a paying nuisance that has the privilege to eat there 14. Budget 3-4 hours for the "experience"

This is easily one of the best Persian restaurants in London! The food is incredibly authentic. It…read moretastes just like what you'd find in Iran. We were lucky to have Arash taking care of us. He was so friendly and helpful, really took the time to understand what we liked and recommended the perfect dishes. His service made the whole experience even better. I honestly can't recommend this place enough. If you're craving real Persian food, this is the spot!

Food was amazing. The Sinuhe salad, eggplant dip, chicken stew with pomegranate were incredible…read more The service and ambiance were also great.

This is a great place for dinner. They can handle good size crowds, they have a decent menu of…read moresteak fish vegetarian. Wine menu is decent, but not awesome. One thing that made this place stand out is the steak dish and the way they present the potatoes. They take a huge bone, so it in half, and add your mashed potatoes to it. It's a really cool presentation.

This will be my forever first stop upon arrival! The vibe here is full of warmth and so relaxing,…read moreespecially after a long day and night of traveling. Go curl up on the plush velvet chairs in the corner by the window, and order a pot of Earl Grey or a Cappuccino while you check out the menu. The service is attentive, yet not overbearing, so you really do have time to relax and enjoy your meal. I recommend the House Breakfast, it gives you an introduction into what is considered a traditional English Breakfast, especially if you haven't had the experience. Now, the menu here changes, I fell in love with the beans that were on the menu in September, when I returned in March the style was Tuscan, I was told in September they were harissa beans, and boy how I missed those, they were wonderful! Make sure you explain how you want your eggs, especially if you don't like runny yolk, fried over hard, does not mean the same thing as it does here. I learned this by receiving eggs fried hard all around but with runny yolk in more than one restaurant, so explain for clarity. Just sharing a place I love, hope you have the opportunity to enjoy the space as well! Good Morning and welcome to London! Nyri~The Unnerved Traveler

Great service, fresh interior, average food taste, small number of choices, and outrageously over…read morepriced.

I had dinner at Clarke's Restaurant with my family while visiting London a couple of weeks ago. I…read morewas excited to go to this restaurant, but found it to be dated with overpriced average food. However, the service was attentive and professional. I was very disappointed as I was really looking forward to having dinner at this restaurant.

Delicious food and great service. This branch is a bit quieter ghan the one at knightsbridge. We…read moreorder: Shakshoka, liver, eggs with sweet noodles.

Located off the beaten track half-way between Ears Court and Kensington High Street you find…read moretimidly showing this coffee shop, which has the potential to be great with some fine tuning, but that you may find disappointing otherwise if you are picky like me :) You first have a counter with food prepared already, where you have a variety of dishes to mix and choose from: a base with salmon, beef or turkey and then you can add one or two salads to it. Otherwise, you can also have a mix of salads instead. And then you can choose the meal of the day, which changes daily. The food on this counter is poor. It is even worse if you think you are paying a tenner or more for this unsatisfying food. Then you have other options like ham and cheese croissants, croque monsieur, quiche or tortilla on the following counter. This food is even worse, so stay away. However, I guess the tortilla pieces could always be used as weapons (they are like bricks of potatoe) if the staff was to encounter a tricky situation with a client ;) Now, if things are so bad, why give it 3 stars? The answer is their cakes and desserts. They are really amazing! I have tried several and I can honestly say that they are all fab! What a shame that the food is such a letdown :( So this place is clearly not one to go for lunch, but for the dessert afterwards, or for a coffee and a cake :) I would finally like to point out that the staff is ok, but should learn not to sweep the floors in the small seating area at the back when you are there trying to relax and enjoy your food.

Absolutely wonderful food. We had hummus, baba ganoosh, tadziki sauce for appetizers. All of it…read moredelicious with fresh baked pita bread. We had a sampling of chicken, minced lamb, and lamb chops. Everything was excellent. The restaurant has a decent selection of beer and wine. I tried the saffron beer that was really tasty.

The service and the food was really great. The menu is really was to understand. Food was…read moredelicious. We ordered several appetizers and shared chicken kabobs. Lots of locals eating here so I figured it would be good. Did not disappoint. Would return and bring friends.