London Restaurant Tips by MISSQT

N20: Restaurants in North London Upstairs @ N20, Whetstone Review

N20 is a modern Italian/Australian cafe, restaurant and cocktail bar

The café is open between 9 am and 7 pm, seven days a week. Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Dinner menus featuring the very best seasonal ingredients have been created by New Zealand chef/owner Andrew Rennie.

N20 restaurant and cocktail bar offers fine dining, stylish setting and exceptional service.

Private Hire N20 restaurant and cocktail bar is an ideal venue for launches, parties and private hire.

The spacious, contemporary setting can accommodate 140 guests seated or 180 standing.

The last time I went there it was my aunty's 5 wedding aniversary. From the moment we walked up the marble staircase and was greeted by a very friendly receptionist. The place is mordern and has comtemporary feel to it. We were early so we decided to have a drink at the bar, the cocktails were excellent! he he he

Foods are exquisit!

Favorite Dish: It has a vast selection of light meals, including, grilled Italian sandwiches, linguini, salads and desserts.

Address: 1111 High Road, Whetstone, London, n20 0PT

Comparison: less expensive than average

Phone: 020 8445 8080

Rating: 3

Theme: Italian

Sofra (Oxford Street): Turkish Delight! Sofra Restaurant, St. Christophers Place Review

Sofra is a Turkish restaurant that serves delicious Turkish dishes, drinks and a selection of desert!

The interior is warm and relaxing with scented candles on each table which could easily put you in the "mood". We were provided with Humus, black & green olives in herbs & bread almost as soon as we sat down. The waitor who served us were extremely friendly and chatty - we became buddies within minutes! We didn't have to wait long for the food to come in which surprised us, considering that the place was 3/4 full.

Cause we were so utterly friendly to one of the waitor (who we assumed could be the supervisor), he happily let us sample a selection of Turkish sweets/deserts... for FREE!

The food is most exquisite, the menu will satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters. It was a very enjoyable meal and I would recommend it highly to anyone.

Opening Time
Mon - Sun 12pm - Midnight

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Address: 1 St. Christophers Place, London, W1U 1LT

Comparison: about average

Directions: Nearest Tube Stations: Bond Street

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Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Other

Ran (Oxford Street): Korean Restaurant in London Ran Korean restaurant Review

Friendly and warm korean 'cafe' style restaurant. Spacious decor and very friendly service.

Serves genuine Korean food. Good variety of dishes. Specialty lunch set menus are great value, and the landmark of a good Korean restaurant is its spicy pickled cabbage called 'kimchi'.

The first time I went to Ran, I couldn't help noticing that almost 3/4 customers were Koreans. Most of staff are also Koreans and speak good English.

Favorite Dish: Barbecued pork, beef, ribs, and chicken dishes are consistently tasty.

Raw beef can be barbecued in front of you and it's entirely up to you how it should be cooked.

Address: 58-59 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7JF

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: Nearest Tube Stations: Oxford Circus

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Price: US$11-20

Rating: 3

Theme: Other

Garfunkel's: American Style Garfunkel's Review

Whether you want breakfast, coffee and cakes, a pot of tea, a full lunch, snack, afternoon tea or a first class dinner with wine - you're always welcome at Garfunkel's

Serve an extensive dishes - from steaks, grills and chicken specialities to pasta, omelettes, burgers and sandwiches....

Favorite Dish: Breakfasts - Traditional English Breakfast a rasher of bacon, sausage, fried egg, tomato, mushrooms and hash brown potatoes

Drink - Hot Chocolate
smooth and rich, in a tall glass with whipped cream

Sandwiches - Garfunkel's Famous Club Sandwich a generous double deck of chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise

Address: 1 Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TA

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: Nearest Tube Stations: Oxford Circus

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Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: American

Melati: Malaysian, Indonesian, Singapore Cuisine Melati restaruant Review

Melati is an Indonesian restaurant with a wide selection of authentic dishes. It's a small place decorated in a very cosy Indonesian style, cool and tropical them colour on wooden wall. The staffs are so friendly and well manered. We sat beside a large window.. it's amusing to see a couple of "sex" shops opposite the restaurant - nevertheless it adds character to this place :)

There is a narrow stair case that leads to a toilet located right in the middle of the restaurant which is quite unusual ;)

Favorite Dish: I had Satay grilled marinated chicken and beef with rice cakes, cucumber and peanut sauce - LUSH!!!!

For main course, I was torn between Char Kway Teow and Hokkein Char Mee. I love hor fun *flat noodles" so I opt for Char Kway Teow - GOOD CHOICE!!!!!

Address: 30-31 Peter Street, Soho, London W1F OAR

Comparison: least expensive

Phone: 02074372011

Rating: 4

Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum

Alfresco - The Italian place: Restaurants in North London Alfresco, Whetstone Review

AlFresco is one of the finest Italian restaurant in Barnet. When I walked into the place, I was struck by it's liveliness and energy. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Interior is amazingly lively with full of antiques, pantings, cups, wine bottles and... an old sewing machine!!!! The rest has character indeed!

I went there for my birthday once, my friends' birthday, friend's wedding aniversaries, Xmas dinner etc. The waitor would bring out cakes and along with their guitar and joyously sing Happy Birthday songs - very LOUD!!! :)

I absolutely love that place. You have to be there to experience it.

Address: 1327 High Road, Whetstone, London N20 9HR

Comparison: least expensive

Phone: 020 8445 8880

Rating: 5

Theme: Italian

Website: http://www.alfresco-restaurant.co.uk/contact.htm

Satsuma: Bento Boxes Satsuma Review

The restaurant setting is almost like wagamma but with warm interior, great place to go in a group with the bench seating. The food tastes better then wagamma though. What attracts me to this place is the cosy atmosphere downstairs and BENTO BOXes!!!!

Address: 56 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1D 4JG

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: Nearest Tube Stations: Piccadilly Circus

Phone: 020 7437 8338

Rating: 4

Theme: Japanese/Sushi

Hakkasan: Chinese - Special Occasion for Luxury Hakkasan Review

I didn't know this place exist until my friend took me there. Hakkasan is not dificult to find but you've got to go through a back street off Tottenham Court Road. There were bouncers in suits with earphones guarding the doorway. It's up to them whether they will let you enter or not. Turning up scruffy and weird won't do you any good!

I was overwhelmed with the decorations, people, food and lightings. It's so.... i think sexy is the word.

Some dishes can be pricy but my friend paid for it that time (thank god!).

I will definately go back there again (someday)!!!

Comparison: more expensive than average

Rating: 3

Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum

Hakkasan: Chinese - Special Occasion for Luxury Hakkasan Review

This place is so cool and stylish. I've never seen any chinese restaurant as beautiful as this. The interior is sleek, modern and oriental mix and very very "Sex and the city" (if you have seen the episodes, you know what i mean!)

If you have seen About A Boy, staring Hugh Grant, there is a short scene of him in Hakkasan eating chinese while he dump his girlfriend in the process....

Rating: 3

Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum

Hakkasan: Chinese - Special Occasion for luxury! Hakkasan Review

From the creators of Wagamama is this high class Chinese eaterie with hip decor and adventurous food.

Hakkasan is an uber-cool, Sex-In-The-City chic restaurant with very good food and service and a great ambience.

Address: 8 Hanway Place, London, W1T 1HF

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: Nearest Tube Station:
Tottenham Court Road

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Phone: Tel: 020 7927 7000

Rating: 0

Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum