Ilias Grill - (Near , london)

P R Lived up to the Vittles hype for me. Really loved the food - particular standouts were the lamb ribs, the milk bread with mushrooms, and the meringue desert (maybe the best desert I’ve ever eaten). We sat at the counter which I highly recommend if you are in a pair. You can see the open kitchen and also see one of the chefs plating snacks and deserts in front of you on the counter. The service was really good - didn’t catch his name but shoutout to the Australian guy with long hair!! He gave us great recs on food and drink. I’m not big into wine but the cocktails were delicious and I had the most lovely Japanese tea at the end. Overall we had such a lovely dinner here and I couldn’t recommend enough. Came to about £100pp which we thought was very fair given how good the food was and we had a couple of drinks (and a tea and coffee) each - and left stuffed

Tony Fox I ordered three portions of cod and chips this evening, and it was the best takeaway fish and chips I’ve had in years. The fish was beautiful and the chips were amazing. Unfortunately I am very rarely in Finchley, but next time I’m here I will definitely get my fish and chips from the Mermaid.

Joshua W Great pub in a quiet area. The fries served were amazing too! Food took a bit longer than expected to arrive but was worth the wait!

Louise We had a wonderful dinner last night celebrating my birthday. We were warmly welcomed and seated to our table swiftly. We had a wonderful spot next to the amazing fire place, which the staff kept the fire roaring all evening, making it a very comfortable environment to dine in. Our drinks came swiftly and the evening flowed nicely. We sampled two menu’s one was the children’s menu, which had humble classics but still served in an elegant manner. The servers ensured that both children were included throughout the evening, asking them which cutlery they’d like to use and how their meals were, for example. Very thoughtful. The evening menu was delightful, all dishes seasonally selected and all had a little intriguing element, which highlighted the chef experimental side with flavours. I had the duck salad to start, which was delicious. Perhaps a little too much dressing for me but packed with flavour, complimenting the duck. For main I had the Gurnard, a fish I had not sampled before. Cooked and seasoned to perfection it was full of flavour. My final dish was the crumble. The crumble was mixed with walnuts and almonds, which absolutely worked! Topped with cream vanilla ice cream and served in a hot iron pan, it was the perfect end to the meal. If you’re looking for something sweet but don’t fancy a full dish I would recommend sharing the crumble between two, there is more than enough! From food, to cocktails, to services, the evening was a wonderful treat. For a high end restaurant the portions were generous and we look forward to attending again.

shsgah sjabag My GOD this has to be some of the greatest lamb shanks I have ever tasted. I was searching for restaurants in Hammersmith today, and came here out of curiosity. The waiter greeted me enthusiastically and brought me downstairs, which was surprisingly chill and cozy, well-lit with large dangling lightbulbs and decorated with artificial greenery. The waiter asked me what food I would like and I confessed to him this was my first Somalian meal. He recommended me the Village Lamb Special, which I happily ordered. He then came back with two small plates of sauces coloured in green and red, explaining the sauces and their flavours. He told me to wait for a few minutes. The long-awaited dish finally came, along with a bowl of rice. The lamb was luxuriously yellowish and well-plated with the combination of salad. And it was SO tender—the meat literally fell off from the bone whenever I touched it with my spoon! Amazed, I asked the waiter, and he explained that the lamb had been marinated and soaked for over three hours. It merged perfectly with the sauces and rice, it was full of flavour without ever being over-eager. Great layout, great waiter, great food, reasonably priced for its exceptional quality, honestly a very delightful dining experience that should surpass a lot of Michelin restaurants.

nawal farooq Asli Butt Karahai on Green Lane offers a truly satisfying dining experience. The food is delicious, especially the karahai which is rich in flavor and perfectly cooked. Serving sizes are generous, and the staff is friendly and attentive. With its lively atmosphere and great service, it’s an excellent spot to enjoy authentic desi food with family or friends.