Michael's Reviews

I went to roast expecting good quality meat and produce from Borough Market below and I wasn't disappointed. It's set at the back of the market in a hidden location, accessible by lift or stairs. We were seated next to the kitchen which was noisy with the natural sounds of cooking and, whilst probably not to everyone's satistfaction, I really like being up close and peronsal to my food! The black pudding was perfectly done with apple sauce, and I managed to convert a friend who never thought she'd eat it. Chargrilled lamb cutlets were on the money, as was my chicken main. I can't remember dessert as the cocktails were rather good and nothing but good memories of the place…

Hugely excited by Arbutus. The waitress we had was fantastic, knowledgeable and not afraid to go and ask for more details. Food was a delight, including some treasures like pig's head terrine which I promise were actually very nice. Most amazing had to be the wines we had with the meal, working off recommendations. The dessert wine, a Barberra chilled red, was the best I've ever tasted, promted me to ask about off-sales and was simply the best accompaniment to a cheese board. My second favourite restaurant in London, closely following Finos.