Mimmo La Bufala - (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.

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

ASUKA WATANABE I love their crispy pork berry on the rice so much❣️

Frazer Bennett What magical mystery these people weave. The smallest of kitchens gives up the largest of flavours. You may find this restaurant quite bijot in size, but I tell you the food, the welcome, and the atmosphere will not disappoint. Try the cocktails, and definitely have the pickles. As for the main courses, well, we are working our way through the entire menu. Chicken was a winner. As was the squash. Will update you further, dear reader, when we return. My final recommendation? This place gets booked up. I recommend you make TWO reservations, a month apart perhaps, because I guarantee you will want to come back!

Jyl Millard This is a place that is known as a great meal and meet up before going to the local theatre. But having eaten there tonight, I think its a destination restaurant in its own right. Homemade bread a varied menu everything about this place screams class and its such a reasonable price too. Can recommend this highly enough.