Shamrat - (Near , South East)

Chris Berry In 2001 a cookbook was published that totally crystalised my love of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. Written by husband-and-wife chefs-patrons Sam and Sam Clark, it entirely captured not only the dishes they had encountered in their extensive travels, but also those they served in their beautifully unpretentious restaurant Moro, in Londons Farringdon. My partner and I first dined at Moro in 2010 and loved it, and on a recent weekend trip to London to celebrate my partners birthday we felt a return trip to the restaurant was well overdue. It did on disappoint. From the outset the service was warm, friendly, and efficient. The vibe of the restaurant could be described as "warm-minimalist", being stylish, clean, and uncluttered, but with comfortable furniture and decorated with a colour palate that draws on the places Spanish/Mediterranean focus. However, the absolute star of the show is Moros food - and drink! My starter of beetroot soup with black cumin and dill yoghurt was packed with earthy spicy flavours, perfect for an autumn day. A main of wood roasted pork belly with trinxat, crispy pancetta, fried turnips and sherry vinegar, was beyond delicious, with the richness of the succulent pork being perfectly balanced by the sharp-sweetness of the sherry vinegar. And the dessert of Malaga raisin ice cream with Pedro Ximenez sherry was divine. My partners choices of cuttlefish with chickpeas, wood roasted lamb shoulder with romesco, and rose water and cardamom ice cream were equally delicious. Paired with a couple of aperitifs and an excellent bottle of red wine from Alicante, our lunch was simply splendid. Sure, there a few young pretenders on the block, but there is a reason Moro has been around for a while, because with service, atmosphere, and food this good, its a restaurant that is very hard to beat.

Jason Campion The cutest spot in Belsize. Family owned. Retro but cool decor and the sweetest owners you could wish for. A hidden gem.

Kiren Lall Hands down the best Caribbean food for miles around. Rose and Stafford, I take my hat off to you. A beautiful couple, so hard working, but always have a smile for everyone. Your food makes us happy. Your staff seem well looked after as they are friendly and happy too. Thank you for providing authentic, spicy and delicious meals with smiles ❤️

Philip Patric Sam Rayner (Thenotoriouspetrolhead) Johnny’s in Arundel is a nice and cozy place with a surprisingly spacious interior. Even though it’s roomy inside, it does get busy no matter the day, so I’d definitely recommend booking a table in advance. The service was outstanding. Isabel and Lucy were great, regularly checking on our table and making us feel very well looked after. Honestly, it was some of the nicest service and food I’ve had in a while. The burgers are especially good and highly recommended. Overall, a fantastic experience and well worth a visit.

Scott Awcock What can I say about this cafe great atmosphere very friendly staff. My friend had a pizza and he said it was really delicious best pizza has had for a long time with good quality ingredients. I had the lasagna what can I say it was delicious it had some very tiny stringy cheese in the ingredients which I love and havent had lasagne cook like that. The dessert cheesecake I had I think it was homemade and the pistachio cheesecake was wonderful. So definitely come back again.

YUHAN TIAN We came here for some authentic Hainanese food and overall it was a great experience. The sharing platter was good — although it says for 3–4 people, it’s really just right for three. If you want a more satisfying meal, it’s worth ordering a few extra dishes. We added half a portion of white-cut chicken, which was excellent — very smooth and tender with perfectly crisp skin, showing great control of the cooking time. It would be even better if the broth and surface were cleaned a little more thoroughly. The mixed rice noodles were delicious, and the green glutinous rice balls with coconut filling were a pleasant surprise — chewy and fragrant. The fried shrimp and chive cakes were tasty too, just a bit oily. The place is very popular, so expect a queue, and sometimes you might be asked to change tables or share with others. But overall, the food quality makes it worth it.