Avli of Battersea - (Near Lambeth, london)

5 /5 kian nabi: Avli is absolutely fantastic! Their meat platter was a masterpiece – a combination of 4 types of grilled meat; All juicy, flavorful and grilled to perfection. All skewers were marinated and would melt in the mouth with their soft texture and rich flavor. (Suitable for 3-4 persons) Spanakopita was fresh and tasty. The crust was crispy and the filling was perfectly balanced. Fried calamari was fresh and delicious as well, but I personally prefer tempura fried calamari. Tzatziki was out of this world. (It can be enjoyed most if one likes the taste of garlic.) On top of the incredible food, the service was warm and attentive. Interestingly, the restaurant is run by a greek family who do their best to create a memorable experience for the guests. Everything there was top-notch – Avli is definitely a 5 out of 5 experience!

1 /5 Ben Aungkon: The food was just okay at best, but the service and overall experience completely ruined the evening. We were seated right next to the entrance where the door didn’t shut properly, leaving us freezing every time someone came in or out. When we asked to move, we were told that all other tables were reserved, even though we had also made a reservation. Apparently, the restaurant “doesn’t check reservations after 4 PM,” which somehow became our problem. When ordering, things got even worse. My girlfriend and I asked for two iced coffees and I ordered seafood spaghetti with calamari. The server told my girlfriend not to have the coffee because it “might upset her stomach.” We appreciated the concern, but still wanted the drinks. Then we were told they had no seafood available because the chef was “too busy on the grill.” Instead, we were steered toward other dishes. When our food arrived, our drinks were nowhere to be seen. We asked multiple times and were repeatedly told “it’s coming.” I actually finished my meal before the coffees ever showed up. Finally, after asking again, the server offered to give them to us in takeaway cups. At that point, we just agreed. What we got was not even an iced coffee, it was clearly a hot Americano with a few ice cubes thrown in. The cup was still hot, and within seconds, the ice melted, leaving us with lukewarm coffee. Overall, a very bad experience. Poor service, disorganized management, and average food at best. I won’t be returning, and I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.

5 /5 Daniel Ioannou: The food reminded me of home, the service was really quick and the woman serving us was wonderful. 10/10 recommend and will come again:)

5 /5 Maria: The type and quality of food you expect in a family - owned restaurant in a Greek village, not the center of London! Absolutely amazing, new favorite in the neighborhood.