Gallio - (Near , london)

Graham Burke We had an exceptional evening at the Prince of Wales in East Barnet Village. We visited to take advantage of the 50% off mains January deal, but the quality was so high we would have happily paid full price. The service here is world class. We met Rory, the manager, who was outstanding. His passion for the food is infectious; he explained the prep and sourcing of the dishes so well it made our mouths water before we even ordered! Our waiter (whose name we missed) was equally professional and friendly - the whole team is clearly focused on making sure you leave happy. The food is "art on a plate" stunningly presented, hot, and delicious. We shared the crab starter, which was fresh and beautifully plated. For mains, the Pheasant Supreme and Chicken Ballotine were both flavourful and perfectly cooked. We finished with the Baked Alaska, which they set on fire at the table! The portions were huge, even when shared. Rory’s description of the Sunday Roast prep has already convinced us to book a return visit. Highly recommended!

Aamir Ikram One of the best Desi cuisines in town — their barbecue and chapli kebabs are the best in the whole of London. For me, one of the standout dishes is the lamb nihari; it was absolutely delicious and had a truly unique flavour, just like dining in Lahore. Their kheer is top-notch, with a lovely rabri flavour. Most importantly, something I often miss in London restaurants is good service, and theirs is absolutely wonderful. The staff are very friendly, especially Abid Afridi. As a Lahori, they never disappoint me whenever I visit. ♥️

Kai What a lovely place to eat in Forest Hill. This small, cosy Japanese restaurant is ideal for families as well as special events; with a well-curated menu. The food quality and ingredients, especially the fish, are fresh. I have been a supporter of this local business for a considerable time and am more than happy to recommend it.

Martin Dsylva I have been meaning to go to Adrianos for ages and finally went last week for my birthday. Firstly, it was lovely to see a restaurant in Beacon Hill so busy on a very wet and windy Tuesday evening. We just ordered pizzas tonight which were very tasty indeed. I added olives and anchovies to mine and they were very generous with their toppings. Both the food and service were great. I will definitely be going back again.

Helga Leith Darling! Pre-curtain at the Lasdun Well, naturally one must dine before the theatre. And where else but Denys Lasdun’s brutalist temple on the South Bank, that concrete cathedral where culture and cuisine perform their nightly pas de deux? The setting: communal tables groaning under the weight of middle-class aspiration and excellent stemware. The lighting: that particular golden hour glow that makes everyone look like they’ve just closed a three-picture deal. The company: decidedly of a certain age, which is to say, people who remember when the National was still called the National. Enter Jordanne, our server, stage left. A complimentary vodka martini materialized like Banquo’s ghost - crisp, cold, necessary. One simply cannot face Synge without gin. Or vodka. The distinction becomes academic after the first sip. Then the Veuve Clicquot. Brut. Obviously brut. We’re not animals. But the star turn belonged to the Dover sole - a whole fish, darling, none of this filleted nonsense - glistening like Gielgud under the lights, adorned with brown shrimp like so many tiny character actors supporting the lead. The seaweed butter provided umami depths that would make Stanislavski weep. Accompanied by creamed spinach so verdant, so unctuous, it deserved its own curtain call. The sole itself? Perfectly timed, like Judi Dench’s delivery. Flaking at the merest suggestion of the fork, sweet flesh that sang of Dover, of grey seas, of everything English and eternal. And then: interval. Time for Playboy. Time for Christy Mahon’s lies and Ireland’s truth. But first: this perfect fish, this perfect moment, this perfect London evening. ★★★★★

Bernadett Balogh-Gál The best vegan burger so far I tried. Always friendly stuff, good service. The place is clean, kind of an industrial style. Love it!