Tapas Stories - (Near Westminster, london)

Andy Ikoyi has such a distinguished reputation it can only really disappoint. Im pleased to say it didnt. Ours was a menu of delicious little taste bombs with one slightly more substantial dish featuring their smoked jollof (dont get excited Ghanians, its not real jollof but it is delicious anyway). As hoped, the food was the star of the show and each course really did impress with the flavours, textures and presentation. I found the desserts werent as good as the starters and mains but thats probably more to do with my palate preferences than anything else. From reviews Id read I was expecting an African themed menu which isnt really the case, its more of a fusion menu with inspiration from all over (including the golden continent). The restaurant itself is a wonderfully designed space with exceptional ambience, it had atmosphere and moody charm without too much buzz or pretentiousness which is hard to achieve. The staff were also great; professional, warm and attentive without being over the top. It is madly expensive but if fine dining is your thing, its money well spent.

Hande Tosuner I stopped by Embankment Cafe Bistro the other day, and it was such a pleasant surprise. The location is perfect—right in the middle of Victoria Embankment Gardens, so you get this peaceful vibe with greenery all around. The staff were super friendly and made us feel welcome right away. Service was quick, and they were happy to answer questions or make recommendations, which was nice. Cocktails! Refreshing! Atmosphere is Like a cozy garden party with better food. Food-wise, everything was fresh and tasty. Definitely worth checking out if youre in the area and want something in good quality.

Valeria Went there for dinner, had lovely food and the service was great. I had vegan bibimbap with tofu, the scallion pancake, we shared some japchae and drinks. All came to about 40£ per person. Would go again

Vinicius Santos A Well-Executed Pre-Theatre Experience at Cora Pearl The décor is relaxed and intimate, complemented by soft background music that creates a warm, understated atmosphere. Expectations were high, especially as Cora Pearl has been ranked by the Michelin Guide as the best pre-theatre dining spot in London. We visited as a family of four and arrived about ten minutes before our pre-theatre reservation; our table was already ready, which was a great start. My parents both chose the three-course pre-theatre menu: potatoes with cod roe to start, pork steak for the main, and the After Eight crémeux for dessert. I had the butternut squash with coconut cream as a starter—the cream was thicker than I expected, but still very rich and delicious—followed by the wild sea bass with Jerusalem artichoke velouté, salsify, and bergamot. Overall, the food was excellent: well executed, well balanced, and thoughtfully put together. We shared a bottle of Riesling and I ordered the Cheeky Peach cocktail, as the restaurant is known for its cocktails. Both were enjoyable, though not particularly memorable. The Parmesan fries, however, were outstanding and easily a highlight of the meal. The staff were attentive and friendly throughout, although service did slow down a little during busier moments. That said, it didn’t detract significantly from an otherwise very enjoyable pre-theatre experience.

Vee Lei 2 of us had 2 cocktails, a starter to shared, 2 mains and 2 desserts. Came up to +£100 I would love to take another friend to eat there again. Food looked good, tasted fabulous, left there with my belly full. So close to my work, I think I will be there very soon!

Tony Mccarthy Just had a fantastic New Years Eve 4 course meal here. Every single course was fantastic. My partner and Father thought the same. The ceviche was delicuous, as was the carpaccio. The prawns were knockout, and the calamari was also a delight. The steaks were cooked to perfection, and the seabass was also spot on. Both desserts were also magnificent. Ibrahim, Mathues and Lisa provided 10/10 service. The manager (whose name we didnt get) was also very accommodating getting us a table for drinks in the bar, given it is New Years Eve and very busy, we definitely appreciate that. 100% recommend and would definitely come back.