Cafe Route - Dalston - (Near Hackney, South East)

Mark Monaghan Some dishes were very nice (mainly the bread and leek starters). However, some others, mainly the Denver steak main, were quite disappointing, especially when considering this costs just shy of £50. The dish took about an hour to arrive and was cold when it did (I assume it had been left out and perhaps a waiter had forgotten to take it to us). The waiter did offer to reheat it but this left it quite chewy. Overall it was not enjoyable and certainly did not meet the standard expected for the price. The service was also very slow throughout the remainder of the night and after ordering a single rice pudding dessert to share, this also took an additional 30 minutes to arrive. We spent another 15 minutes waiting for the waiter to bring the card machine after receiving the bill meaning in total we spent about 3 hours in the restaurant which was much longer than we had intended. I appreciate it was New Year’s Eve and so perhaps it was busier than the staff were used to, but again, this falls short of the standard one would expect for a restaurant where we paid around £90 per person on food alone. The atmosphere was pleasant but given the above I would not return nor could I in good conscience recommend it to a friend.

a haddovska Superb venue, great service & the most amazing olive tapenade you ever tasted!! The Forest Road IPA also in the line-up of tasty bar treats. Go if you can and go if you cant! Not to be missed.

Zoe Calvert Absolutely incredible food, best meal me and my friends have ever had! The seafood boil was delicious, soft and fresh and the guinea fowl was beautifully cooked and seasoned. Service was friendly and welcoming and vibes immaculate!

Sonia Fletcher Great neighborhood restaurant. Best meal weve had in ages. The food was faultless. The octopus particularly good. Love the concept of sharing dishes (although not like tapas as they come one at a time) - but you dont have to have it like this. Wine is rather pricey. All of the staff were particularly friendly and accommodating. Loved seeing the kitchen at work. We will definitely be back as the season changes.

Alice Maresi Amazing place, the freshest falafel I’ve ever had and staff super friendly!

Gemma Atkins My go to curry house for the past 7 years. They have recently renovated creating a nice relaxing ambience, which makes the atmosphere beautiful. Twydall Tandoori has never disappointed me. The owners Sam and Tee always look after us. The service and food is always on point. The staff are very welcoming, always very polite and helpful. There is loads of parking infront of the restaurant too, which makes access to the restaurant very easy. Make sure to book in advance as the restaurant is always busy, but they will always accommodate.