Restaurant Reviews
These pages include our own reviews of eateries. Mostly in the United Kingdom.
South London
Tas Turkish Restaurant 33 The Cut Southwark London
Modestly priced and with good service and decor, the Tas is definitely worth a visit.
We we tipped off by a friend who has explored many of London's eateries and were rewarded with a fast, efficient and delicious three course pre-concert meal.
There are a series of set menus for between £7.95 to about £18.00; and the mains are modestly priced by London standards. Definitely to be recommended for a casual meal out with friends.
South-West London
Thai Cafe and Restuarant 22 Charlwood Street Pimlico London SW1V 2DY Tel. 0207 592 9584
We are very partial to a good Thai feed, and this cafe-restaurant is a good one for fresh and spicy Thai food.
Although it was a post-pub meal, and possibly somewhat influenced by our jolly state, we thoroughly enjoyed our favourite green curry and fishcakes.
Another good one for a casual meal, but not all dishes are for the faint-hearted
Hampshire
Gurkha Chautari 18 Station Road Liphook Hampshire GU30 7DR Tel. 01428 729355 01428 729318
The sheer novelty of a Nepalese restaurant in a small county village makes this one a place to visit.
This sort of Nepalese cooking has quite a bit in common with Indian food, so expect some spicy dishes.
However for the price and good service, we recommend it for an excursion from London. Make your visit coincide with the Liphook Carnival and parade and see a spectacle worthy of a much larger town.
Yorkshire
Ristorante bari, a Jewel of Italy The Shambles York Yorkshire YO1 7LZ Tel. 01904 633807
If you're keen on well cooked Italian food that is not limited to pasta and pizza, then call in here for the food, but watch out for the service.
Although very friendly, the night I went to this restaurant, which was a very busy night, Valentine's night, the waiters were turning people away who didn't want to eat immediately (they did have tables available). Some poor customers who thought they were being well organised and asking for a booking in an hour or so, were turned away in a fairly preremtory fashion. Those who asked for a table immediately were rewarded with one. This would be fine, if the waiters had explained this to the hapless customers, but no, no such courtesy.
However, the food tasted good and things were pleasant on what must have been one of their busiest nights.
Worth looking at the menu and making your own mind up...oh, and probably book in advance if you want a guaranteed table.