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Angus' Reviews

Angus N.40s, Male, United Kingdom

Member since November 2008

Reviews written: 2 (2 voted helpful)

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Ottolenghi Islington (287 Upper Street, London, London, N1 2TZ)

At first I was a bit uncomfortable (it's not like we had to wait for a table, 5 minutes later and we really really would have). Was it the stack of yummy mummies parading through the place, catching ones eyes? I don't know, I was meeting an old school friend for lunch and we'd normally be happy with a cheese sanie… Once sat down there was a lot of fun to be had though.

The menu, packed with special flavours and combinations, made me chuckle. Its variety and interest made me think, “I want to eat here every lunchtime, forever. Apart from days when all I want is a cheese sarnie”. They serve basics brilliantly but its the veg that will bring me back. Waiters knew their stuff (we both had a lot of questions) and were ever handy, skilled even, with suggestions.

For a lunch date it would be the best ever. For blokes to have met up and still rate it as excellent, not a bit poncy, well I think that says it all.

November 2008

Overall:8
Food and Drink:8
Service:7
Atmosphere:7
Value for Money:7
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Kettner's (29 Romilly Street, London, London, W1D 5HP)

Editor's pick

i met up with a gang of friends, having travelled down from the East Midlands. I heard that the place had re-opened following a refurb and we wanted to be one of the first to try it out. The atmosphere was lively, as you would expect for Soho, but the staff were really friendly and not at all snooty, unlike some places. Plate sharing was the order of the day as there were so many of us, so we got to try out different things from the menu. I was happy tucking into everyone else's plate, but was also content with my steak tartare. I eyed up my friend's lobster shepherd's pie (odd name), but I didn't get a look in. So, I guess that means it was good. I'll order it next time. The rabbit tagliatelle was tasty but too big. I normally leave my plate clean, so that says a lot. We didn't have champagne, but a decent bottle of red that slipped down well. Puddings: I had the lemon tart; a thick tart rather than a flat one, which I'd never had before and persuaded the staff to give it to me with raspberry sorbet. It cleaned the palate. Job done. I didn't get to look around after desserts, as everyone had to chip off for the babysitters. Next time I'll try out the champagne bar.

November 2008

Overall:8
Food and Drink:7
Service:9
Atmosphere:8
Value for Money:7
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