The Gaylord - (Near , london)

Raymond Lam Amazing coffee and food, freshest ingredients, nice staff and great location on Belmont High street. Cozy cafe feel just like home.

Meg Byrne The managers at the restaurant and cafe are amazing, and Rose in the cafe is very detail oriented, quick to get to customer needs. The food is great quality and well presented. During my stay at the hotel (Ember Locke) attached to EVE, the F&B staff seemed overwhelmed, long weight times for food and a number of staff not very proactive for a restaurant atmosphere (standing around until manager directs them what to do). John was fantastic and really handled the low staffing issues with a smile and proactive communication so guests understood why service was taking so long. If you are in a rush, this is not your place, but if you are up for a relaxing, beautiful atmosphere with great music then you will enjoy the space.

Henry What makes a good restaurant? Clearly food will feature somewhere on your list and in the case of The Waterside this takes the form of classic French cooking. Nothing is “deconstructed” or designed to surprise. You know exactly what you’re getting from the menu and if you’ve visited previously you probably even know what you’re going to order before you arrive. Nothing is intended to shock. Far too many restaurants at all levels feature a talented kitchen team let down by their front of house. From the moment you arrive here everyone knows what they are doing and wants to make your visit as enjoyable as they possibly can. They’re not trying to trip you up, you don’t have to be fluent in gastronomy or know anything about malolactic fermentation. The sommelier is there to help, not to test. No one is judging you although I’d be lying if said we didn’t people watch our fellow diners a little. You are family when dining at The Waterside, it’s not in any way stuffy or starched. That’s not to suggest service is casual, seamless would be my best description with teams assembling when required to reveal your next course before melting away again to leave you to your conversation. The Waterside is a happy place. My memory of the venue is that it’s a bit dated, the phrase “Chinese restaurant” was used as we drove there but things have quietly evolved. It’s actually quite smart these days. The bathrooms are modern and fresh, the soft furnishings crisp and comforting with a nod to the history of the venue. Let us not forget this is an institution woven into the fabric of British restaurant history.

Harrison McFall-King Lucky to stumble across this gem on our way home post a few. Super fresh ingredients, super clean and lovely owner. Food was delicious. Amazing mixed chicken and lamb snack box with a refreshing salad. Fresh spits too here. You can’t go wrong.

C C The owner doesnt speak English, luckily an English menu is provided. The food is a great surprise, all dishes we have are delicious. The pripri shrimp and grilled sea bass are a must try. The price is a good deal, given the portion.

Shayan Amin Amazing kebabs, perfectly cooked and very nice and juicy. Generous portions and great platters. Will definitely order again.