Taro - (Near Camden, london)

Tivi Naves Local gem. Was meaning to give this restaurant a try for a while. It is now my go-to place for a takeaway or dine-in. The restaurant is located by belsize village, just a little bit to the side. There are enough sitting tables outside, as well as inside. The window fully opens, making it an open plan sitting space with fresh breeze. As you enter, staff welcome you with a smile. I also noticed a lot of people come in regularly, based on how they were welcomed. That is telling of a restaurant being welcoming and offering good quality dishes. We went for a shareable duck and watermelon salad, which came out fresh, with fresh and crispy herbs, fresh fruit and tender pieces of duck. The portion was very generous. For seconds we had sweet and sour prawns and pork belly with rice, both were superb. Very high quality food, very well prepared. The portions were generous, we even asked for the leftovers to be packed as it was enough food left for later. Overall, the menu offers a wide range of options to choose from. A mocktail was as well very generous and tasty. Drinks menu has a lot to offer. Very happy to find this gem. Will definitely be supporting this small local business in hopes they remain open and continue with this standard.

Mrs Mcellan Headed in for a quick late lunch and really loved the food. However I feel compelled to write this review as the service wasn’t great at all. It seemed they did not care much about my visit or explaining the menu to me, even after I mentioned I had never visited before and was confused about the ordering/payment process. No recommendations, no words exchanged when serving/leaving, not even a ‘Enjoy’ or ‘Thank you’. I can’t quite put my finger on it but it seemed like a really hostile and cold environment. I hoovered up my food in 10 minutes and left, asking my leftovers to simply be wrapped up. I suppose + points for fast food so I could leave quicker :( I have had friendlier service getting McDonald’s Drive Thru so I really expected more for a ‘Restaurant’ experience.

Regina Tilezhinskaia Lovely dinner for 2. Good prices and very tasty food. Portions arent big but filling. Lovely to have a rose and candle on the table. We got let in with no reservation. The atmosphere is lively but not quiet. Lamb dishes are great.

Julia Sui Everything in the picture, including the filet mignon which we didn’t photograph, is highly recommended. I especially loved the artichoke dishes, which we ordered twice. The staff were lovely, the atmosphere was calm and not noisy, and the food was fresh and delicious. We were truly impressed. Thank you so much for the comfortable hospitality and the trustworthy service.

Jose Maria Suárez García Came here from Spain, we booked in advance and we didn’t know what to expect because we didn’t know the place, but it was absolutely amazing. The food, the ambient and the service were really great, i’ll definitely come back next time I’m in London!

Hannah Watton Had a great time at Alma! Their full English is always amazing, fluffy yellow eggs, lovely sausages and overall price is insanely good for central London and quite an expensive area (Primrose Hill). We were served by Jina who was lovely and gave us great service. Would definitely come back!