Let me start with the positive: it's in London, easy to find, and is centrally located. The…read moreatmosphere is really good and staff is friendly, courteous and welcoming but I felt they were somewhat stressed out. The space is small and it's really filled up with tables to a point where waiters have to navigate gingerly but it IS London and space is $$$$ but they could easily offset it with great food but alas, that wasn't the case. Perhaps, an unsuspecting non Russian tourist might enjoy the experience, but as a native, if I had to use one polite word and not a lot of Russian expletives - dreadful would be it. If you own this place or work there you will know that all pickles came from a jar. You'd know that pastries were not made by you and weren't made today but you don't charge yesterday's prices. Even the bread was ehh. Not going to list the dishes but they all were not that tasty and possibly not made by a Russian cook. Notice, I didn't even use the word "chef" which is what this type of restaurant ought to have. A MAJOR disappointment and an expensive one at that. Don't do this. If you happen to travel to LA, I will make Russian food for you or at least tell you where to go

The service of this place is absolutely wonderful! If your in London, U.K and you want a authentic…read moreRussian meal, this is exactly the place! The atmosphere of this location is very calming as it is quiet in the cuisine, it's almost as you are there alone. The staff are very polite and friendly, they speak English and Russian and probably more!

45 minute wait at the bar for mediocre food. No thanks…read more On the bright side, I won't have to come back!

I stopped by for a team breakfast and had high hopes but the reality fell short…read more The chocolate muffin was bland as were the crumpets and lime marmalade (no variety of toppings). Our party ordered eggs and meat but that was forgotten during service then only brought over once we asked for the check. This place has a lovely ambiance and decor but I would have preferred the food to be the highlight of my visit.

A highlight of our UK holiday for food, service, and atmosphere. Especially the atmosphere. We…read morewere lucky to show up with no reservation and get a table. There was a large (25ish) group of Georgians celebrating something, with toasts we did not understand (but happy to join in) and live Georgian musicians playing (no, we did not understand a word, but happy to join in). On arrival we received a free shot of vodka to set the tone. The Hachapuri and Beetroot puree appetizers were excellent. We ordered each of the three vegetarian dishes on the menu and enjoyed them all. You may not have the good fortune to be on the sidelines of a Georgian party, but the restaurant is well worth going out of your way to visit.

When I first sat down I had my doubts about this place. The upstairs tenant above them were very…read morenoisy and a strange mix of throwback 70s American and Foreign songs was played to cover up the noise. This all changed when the first of the my order arrived, the Borscht (a cabbage/beetroot soup with herbs and sour cream). The soup was seasoned perfectly, ingredients cooked evenly, and simply delicious. The Khinkali (dumpling of sorts that resembled an enlarged steamed Chinese dish called Xiaolongbao) was well seasoned and had a good balance of parsley and meat flavor. The only part that made it rather difficult to eat was a lack of a spoon. Eating the dish with a fork+knife proved to be a challenge and watching the juicy dribble away onto the plate pained me. Overall the food was well prepared and tasted delicious. Aside from the fore mentioned issues, this restaurant deserves a solid 4/5. Edit:5/5 the noise factor was out of the restaurants control and the spoon problem could have been solved by me simply requesting one.

This was my favorite restaurant on my last trip to London. It was such a wonderful atmosphere--dim,…read moreplenty of dinner chatter and relaxed. The staff were very kind and the food was incredible. Originally for dessert I planned on getting their apple pie, but everyone around me had the cheesecake. I changed my mind to join the herd and what an excellent choice. The cheesecake was stupendous. Come by and see for yourself.

Food was delicious, service was excellent. We had a set shared menu and they were able to…read moreaccommodate 20 of us.

This is a neighbourhood Turkish restaurant with a separate takeaway outlet adjacent…read more The dining part has a main room at the front and a smaller, more private eating area at the rear up a few steps. The walls are largely bare brick and there are pretty Middle Eastern lamps everywhere. That said, the lighting is a little bright and there's piped Middle Eastern music, so it's not as cosy as the name might suggest. We had the set menu for £18.95 for two, with a bottle of Pinot Grigio. The menu included the mixed vegetarian meze to start, followed by vegetarian moussaka (served with rice and salad) followed by a Turkish coffee and fresh mint tea. The food was good, and portions generous. The bread served with the meze was superb - as was the Kisir (bulgar wheat with fresh herbs and spices) and Cacik (the Turkish take on Tzaziki). The freshness of everything was very evident. Service from one of the waiters was a bit erratic but the other was super friendly and very efficient. The Turkish coffee and mint tea were very good. The bill, including wine and service, came to £35 a head. A nice touch was asking if we were happy with the service charge. Overall, it was a good experience and I'd happily go back.

My sister suggested this restaurant and as I'm not usually a huge fan of Turkish food I wasn't…read moreoverly enthused, but in this case I was definitely wrong! We started off looking through the impressive cocktail menu - I chose the Mango Jambo which was delicious (although the coconut milk made it very sweet and a little dessert-y, so I ended up drinking most of it after the meal). They have a great selection with a wide range of spirits. The menus are laminated and a lot of the cocktails come in novelty glasses so it's not a classy affair, but great if you're looking for a fun & laid back evening! We ordered a selection of food between us and the portions were very generous. My favourites were the grilled halloumi (although I'm not sure how you can go wrong with this) and the stuffed peppers - they were stuffed with couscous & veg and were surprisingly light. All of the dips were well seasoned an not too oily, a problem I usually find! The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, and overall it was a lovely meal.

Initially we were just going to have a drink at the bar downstairs but that evolved into us having…read morefood. Decor is really cool and was decorated with stuff from the movie that was filmed here. There's a really cool feature where you can press a button for champagne. And the downstairs looks like there's a dance floor but no dancing was happening when we were there. 4/5 Bobs martini - this oyster infused vodka was very interesting and caught my attention. The vodka drink was a little sweet and topped with black olive oil. Very unique and I really enjoyed this. 3/5 Spicy martini - this was served with black pepper and was a bit dry, wasn't my favorite. 4/5 dirty martini - a standard drink but the olives were very juicy and tasted really good 2/5 Oysters - 3 for 15 was a bit pricey. It was a little fishy smelling which added to the taste. I didn't like it. Was only served with lemon and tobasco 3/5 Steak tar tar - my partner loved this but I just thought it was ok. 4/5 Shepherd pie - my favorite dish we ordered. Great presentation and tasted really good with fluffy potatoes on top with nice flavored meat. Would love to try the others on the menu. Overall was a fun experience and although I only gave 3 stars I would come back because the shepherds lie was so good.

Not gonna lie - we went for the champagne button but the food didn't disappoint! Service and vibes…read morewere great. We tried a number of items including the caviar, tuna tartar, steak, lobster Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, espresso, cocktails and BBR chocolate glory. Would come back. Recommend making a reservation!

We did the snow globe lunch where you inside a giant snow globe! They had fake snow blowing…read moreperiodically, it looked like bubbles close up. The food was solid. I tried the sticky toffee pudding it was amazing. The burger and fries was good. Overall good service and a fun experience!! And being by the Tower Bridge made it more iconic! Bring sunglasses tho! Depending on where you're seated in the globe and pending the weather, you might need it.

We had a great time for lunch at The Coppa Club. Our server was very friendly and upbeat. The food…read morewas very good, but not exceptional. I think the most impressive part was the outside pod. The pods were similar to a vip section that provided seclusion and a volume control for the music. It shielded us from the noise of the outside world and the sporadic rain showers. The food came while we were having out own pod party. I had a margherita pizza and a negroni. The pizza was good along with the crust and sauce. I learned I don't like negronis. I was told the salad was good also. We had a good time in the pod with the food and drink. This rating would not be this high if it were not for the atmosphere, our energetic servicer, and the pod.

So delicious! Great option for a date night or for a group dinner with friends. Definitely plan for…read moresharing, as you'll want to try everything. Don't skip out on the manti.

Yeni is a Turkish restaurant with some fusion items on the menu from Spain and other places. The…read morefood menu is well designed and the tastes are very well balanced. The beef dumplings are exquisite, the artichoke and fava beans is a delight and nicely paired with the fresh mint leaves. The drinks menu perhaps is the weakest point of the menu, and although the cocktails are quite interesting, the rest of the alcohol menu is not as rich. The missing last start in my review is mostly around the service and the smell. The service staff as passionate about their fair but still seem new to their roles and have difficulty explaining the menu well enough. They also lacks the finesse needed for a restaurant built on this level of passion. There is also the issue of smell of charcoal grill. Perhaps some better ventilation would free the customers from smelling like a kebab afterwards.