Eating Out
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Caphe House
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: Yes, for something quick and decent in the area Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): Pho Decor: Modern canteen Service: Quick and cheerful Other thoughts: Loads of seating; convenient last-minute Saturday lunch option (no reservation needed) Dish(es) savoured Vegetarian spring rolls (3) Vegan phở Char…
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Bocca Di Lupo
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Bread and olive oil Decor: Modern, contemporary Service: Charming Other thoughts: Michelin Guide. Successfully walked in despite no reservations available online. Dish(es) savoured Pre-theatre menu Farinata (chickpea pancake) & agrodolce courgettes Minestrone verde with pesto genovese Drink(s) sipped…
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Machiya
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would it seek out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Donburi Guidon Decor: Modern Japanese Service: Charming Other thoughts: Excellent donburi, skip dessert. Nearby Japanese pattiseries are better. Convenient for Theatre Royal Haymarket. Dish(es) savoured Donburi Guidon – Thinly sliced beef brisket and onions simmered in a mildly…
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Banh Mi Keu Deli Borough
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would it seek out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): Bestsellers @ top of each category; most popular dish is the Roast Meat Trio rice bowl Decor: Modern contemporary with vague attempts at introducing Vietnamese elements Service: Abrupt Other thoughts: Succulent duck, plain boiled pak choi, could do with…
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Pham Sushi
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): Sashimi Decor: Modern Japanese sushi bar Service: Pleasant, except at the end when they repeatedly made a point that no service charge was included Other thoughts: Miso soup had a nice twist of Szechuan peppers, excellent sashimi. Everything…
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Spring Street Pizza
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would it seek out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): New Yorker pizza – San Marzano tomato, Rebel Charcuterie pepperoni, Parmigiano Reggiano, hot honey & basil Decor: New York pizzeria Service: Mediocre. Discriminatory; only table not given cutlery and a bottle of water. Waiter made a show of…
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Mint Leaf London
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern bar lounge Service: Receptionist was borderline rude; demanded name and phone number, made a show of checking availability despite 50% occupancy Other thoughts: Tasteless curries, rubbery meat, overpriced. First toilet in the ladies squirts water. Dish(es) savoured…
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Taste From Hungary, Cambridge
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: Yes, if craving for Hungarian Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Magna Poppy Seed Pálinka – tastes like fortified port @ 50% Decor: Rustic, Hungarian Service: Very charming Other thoughts: Only Hungarian restaurant in Cambridge Dish(es) savoured Kolbásztál Kinalo Tal – Meat and cheese selection Csirkepaprikás Nokedlivel…
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Casse-Croûte
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would it seek out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Parisian cafe vibes Service: Good, professional Other thoughts: Complementary still or sparkling water, but still overpriced Dish(es) savoured Boeuf en croûte Price £40 just for the one main dish, 15% service charge Date April 2025
