Patio

The decor is brilliant; it has a very quaint yet authentic feel. Imagine a romantic dinner in your gran's pink living room being prepared by curt but very friendly, hospitable polish ladies (think doilies, crystal glasses, and candles)

Food was exceptional, hearty sized portions yet well balanced flavours. I fully recommend the red broche (a real highlight) and the duck for mains; also don’t miss the pancake style desert.

Value for money is fantastic, the best I have found in London, free pate and bread and don’t be surprised if offered a free shot of vodka and fruit mid-meal when it’s quiet; 3 courses £16 and always leave feeling very full and satisfied.

Can’t recommend enough, obviously with a place like this you have to know what you’re getting, but come here if you like great, good value food with an authentic polish setting.
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Elisabeth
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Sunday, February 19, 2012

I went there this afternoon for a family dinner. It was a bad experience from the time we walked in. Nothing was as they showing on their website: inside decoration, menu was twice shorter than they offer. We have been greeted by a lady who just came out from the kitchen in very dirty apron.

That suposed to be my special day they ruined it.

NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!!
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Disapointed
0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, August 08, 2011

A fantastically friendly little restaurant with good homely food.

I visited here with an old school friend of mine after reading the reviews on the window. When I entered I was greeted by the hostess as if the restaurant was her dinning room and we were old friends. The restaurants décor is very homely and comfortable to be in.

After being sat down and ordering a couple of Polish beers, both my friend and I decided to go for the 3 course set menu which is incredibly good value. There were a wide selection of items on the set menu which a nice change from most set menus.

I had the white borsteh and my friend had the smoked salmon. Both were excellent but we agreed I had struck the jackpot with my choice.

For mains we had duck and pork, both fantastic with some lovely fresh salads and potatoes.

To finish we both managed to squeeze in some lovely fruit tart and of course our shot of flavoured vodka.

This was first experience of a Polish restaurant and I loved it! We both wobbled out of the Patio full and with the smiles on or faces you only get from home cooked food. A gem of place, I urge you to visit!
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Christopher James
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Bad experience from the moment you walk in. Yes the atmosphere is great, but service is poor. Drinks were served in a dirty and chipped glass, bread was not complimentary and just placed on table with no mention. Service was slow and plates were not placed but thrown at us, often handed to us where we might as well go and serve ourselves. Non helpful waitress. Food was terrible, possibly much much better 25 years ago whilst establishing their business. Typical restaurant with good reputation overcoming customer satisfaction. Value of the meal was good but only if your after value and not quality. Food qualilty, Lets just say we didnt continue any further than half main course of our 4 course set menu, and once quietly and politely asking for the bill, we were confronted at infront of all customers. Worst restaurant in London, misleading reviews. For the price, Tatra down the road will get my vote.
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Dom
2 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 1
Saturday, June 04, 2011

We went to Patio for lunch and would highly recommend it. Yes the surroundings were like an Eastern European sitting room but it is a Polish restaurant aiming to produce home cooked food so it worked in its own way. The service was extremely friendly and helpful and even though we were the only people in the restaurant, we were not rushed along at any point.

On to the food. The herring and apple salad starter was superb. Mains of beef stroganoff and slow cooked lamb were generous and flavoursome. What I liked most of all were the many additional side dishes that accompanied the mains and which were included within the price. Sauteed potatoes, beetroot, celery salad and dumplings were all cooked with care and again the servings were more the generous.

From some of the comments below, it appears that people either love or hate this place. It is certainly not the place for a special occasion or what you would describe as a modern restaurant. But if you are looking for authentic home cooked Polish food and aren't concerned with the surroundings, then I would highly recommend it.
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Arnie Siva
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 10
Thursday, September 09, 2010

My brother and I popped in late last Thursday and the hostess was very obliging. Despite being late, we had a lovely meal here.

Service was fantastic, she was very attentive and helpful.

As for the food, tasty, delicious and lots of it!

We couldn't fault a thing and the price was unbelievable.

I am already looking for an excuse to head up to London just so I can eat here again!
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Rachael
10 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, July 12, 2010