Franco Manca Russell Square - (Near Camden, london)

Shoham Patlis We came for breakfast. I ordered the green Shakshuka and for desert we had the feta cheesecake and pistachio plum semolina cake. The food was absolutely great, the ingredients were fresh and delicious, the atmosphere is very nice and chill and the waiters are super nice. Would love to try their lunch menu.

Dan Friedmann We chose this place because of its proximity to Euston station and were pleasantly surprised. While they were understaffed, so the service was a bit slow at times, the food was excellent and the ambience was just fine for a hotel restaurant bar. I would definitely recommend dining here if you are in the area looking for a decent place that isn’t fast food.

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!!

is I visited Kintan recently. I’m Japanese, and I was really impressed with how delicious the yakiniku was. The meat, miso soup and rice all had a wonderfully nostalgic, “home-style” taste for me. The restaurant is spacious, clean and comfortable, and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. They also offer halal meat and are careful about allergies, so I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who’s interested.

Paul Beaman Bit like a school canteen. Fine for breakfast but lacks atmosphere as a restaurant. Understaffed meaning the only person serving was doing everything. Had the offer 2 steaks and a bottle of wine but they did not have any house red. Disappointing.

Danny Reynolds I ordered the Balti Chicken with Medium spice level and it was perfect. Soooo good. Also had a Garlic Naan and plain rice. Everything together was amazing. Also the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. I’m only in London for four more days but I will definitely be coming back before I go.