Franco Manca Russell Square - (Near Camden, london)

Ameera Shafique Pitted Olive has been our go-to spot for years now. We first happened to come across it a few years ago and ever since, it’s become our ritual stop before catching a flight — it’s so conveniently close to King’s Cross and the perfect way to start a holiday. This review is definitely overdue, especially considering how often we come here, but honestly every single visit has been superb. I almost always order the beef moussaka lunch, which comes with bulgur rice and mezze — so, so good. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, full of flavour, and because it’s already prepared and kept warm, it comes out super quickly (ideal when you’re on a bit of a time crunch). My only tiny moan (and it really is tiny) is that the refillable water glasses are on the smaller side — we drink a lot of water with our food, so we found ourselves taking turns getting refills. But honestly, that’s hardly a dealbreaker. Consistently great food, quick service, and a reliable favourite. We’ll keep coming back!!

Ziyaad Ben Eydatoula Visited for lunch on Valentine’s Day and had such a fantastic experience from start to finish. The host and service were genuinely stellar — warm, attentive, and made us feel really welcome. The food was absolutely incredible. We started with the calamari, cheese sambousik, and Hummus Sojok — every dish was fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully presented. For mains we had the mixed grill, which was cooked perfectly and packed with that authentic Lebanese taste. We finished with the milk & rosewater pudding, which was the perfect sweet ending — light, fragrant, and delicious. The homemade lemonade was also amazing and so refreshing. You can really tell why this place has won so many awards — the quality is top-tier. Easily one of the best Lebanese meals we’ve had. Highly recommend and we’ll definitely be back!

Maria Food was rich in flavours and very authentic taking me back to the days I was in Türkiye. The grilled dishes were very tender, juicy and tasty of herbs and spices. The mezes were also great and nicely presented. The rice is delicious and all the food tasted like it was made with real Turkish hands and heart. The ambience is also nice with the warm lighting and temperature. Staff were very kind and welcoming. Would recommend to anyone :)

Nandini Mazumdar Really lovely spot for delicious British food. We loved all the pies and the dessert. Unfortunately our dishes took a while to come (hence 4 stars), though the staff are friendly and courteous. Beautiful setting and really nice ambiance. Definitely on the pricy side so better suited for special occasions.

Valissa Calhoun I’m from America, and this was my last stop in London… honestly, the best pasta I’ve ever had. The portion size was generous and very satisfying. The waitresses were extremely kind and accommodating; they even allowed us to bring our luggage inside, which meant a lot to us. But most importantly, the pasta was absolutely incredible!! truly the most delicious pasta I’ve ever tasted. Highly recommend!

The Wandering Pin Very delicious Asian food! I particularly loved the Laksa. The mini version is not small at all, it was quite filling and its more than enough as a main dish for one person as you can see from the photos. The crispy tempura shrimps were very tasty, the shrimps were perfectly cooked and soft and the crust was crispy and flavorful.