A Toca Restaurant - (Near Lambeth, london)

edmund price My first taste of west African food, the jollof was very nice, but personally I wish that it would be served with a separate side of yoghurt to balance out the spiciness. The spice was a bit of a surprise to me. Atmosphere was wonderful, reminds me of a pannier market sort of atmosphere, even struck up conversations with complete strangers, that was nice. For London it is cheap, about 14 quid a meal. Though that being said, in other parts of the UK you could get a good Sunday roast for £14, is it equal to me to a roast dinner? no, but I imagine that many west Africans in London could enjoy this taste of home made for them, without the effort I imagine it takes to do yourself. I suppose its worth trying at least once, because like me in my situation visiting the city from a rural backwater, it is worth seeing what the world has to offer

Raina Barrow Lovely place, was quite quiet when we went but it is newly opened. The atmosphere was still good. Amazing service and great food. We will definitely come back - and recommend you give it a go too if you’re local and haven’t been yet! We ordered the 50 piece sushi platter, tempura prawns, calamari, aubergine and the Yum Neau salad to share. There was only three of us so we had to take some home!

Petúnia Porto had an amazing experience at Avenida Brasil in London. Thiago was incredibly welcoming and attentive from the moment we arrived. He made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal, offering great recommendations and always checking in with a friendly smile. The food was full of flavour — authentic Brazilian dishes cooked perfectly and beautifully presented.

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!

Lise Honsinger Lovely Italian restaurant and not at all expensive. Very pleasantly surprised as I booked it thinking it would be just another basic Italian (booked for the location) but the quality of the food exceeded expectations. Delicious juicy pizzas, perfectly cooked pasta, and even some nice antipasti on the menu. Family friendly and the staff were delightful. Not the best photo but hopefully a faithful representation! We will be back.

Guillmour Oliveira Always a great atmosphere and good Portuguese food