Mosaica @ The Factory

The atmosphere was pleasant and surrounding cozy.

The service was unfriendly and not very engaging.

Needs to be more cheerful considering the west end prices charged.

Over-priced and not good value for money.
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Phillip lloyd
3 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 1
Sunday, January 08, 2012

I go to Mosaica quite regularly, either for lunchtime takeaway or dinner. I have come to expect and tolerate the rude and sweary chefs as I walk in because the food is often good. I'm just glad I don't have to work with them. Our waitress was a delight though.

We went last week for lunch in a big group, and whilst burgers, pasta and risotto were all good, they've appeared to ditch their great homemade chips and gave us chips from a bag. This is acceptable when you're popping in for a £2.50 takeaway box, but not when you're spending over £10 in the restaurant on your lunch. The homemade chips of old were so good too, which makes the decision more baffling.

We also got given two types of bread before our lunch too. The first from the local supermarket and the second, a homemade and very tasty cumin seed bread.

Please don't stop doing the things you do best, Mosaica.
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James Creedy - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Sunday, December 18, 2011

went there to eat with friends for a special occasion, the restaurant was recommended to me, so I thought I give it a try even though I knew it's expensive.

We were totally disappointed: the service was ridiculously bad, they dropped plates, cutlery, were really impolite and unfriendly, hectic, didn't listen to what we were saying etc.

The food itself was delicious, but the portions were a joke. Not even French cuisine. We left hungry. (even after a dessert)

The music was far too loud, the CD player wasn't working properly (ahhh) - but I found the overall atmosphere just very ugly and industrious. The pictures on the wall were completely horrible (some pastel amateur painting, some photographs, all mixed together) - the room is really not nice, and it's like visiting a university building, just totally unromantic. I don't think the pictures on the website give a good impression and I'm quite surprised about so many good reviews. not recommended.
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Gardis
2 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

This place would be critically acclaimed if a critic was driven in blind-folded. Once in the restaurant on the ground floor a converted 'Chocolate Factory' it is easy to lose oneself and forget that you are in the middle of a former industrial estate in Wood Green.

Having recently discovered Mosaica, I feel like a kid with a golden ticket for Wonka's. The food is inventive, well executed and complimented by a fantastic drinks menu which, like the food, is inexpensive given its quality (about £40 a head for three courses plus drinks).

Exquisite food, erudite and attentive service and an ambience that would suit many an occasion from an anniversary dinner to a Sunday lunch with friends and family.

Can't recommend it enough.
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Stuart Barnes
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

We had the 7 course taster menu and it was absolutely fantastic!

The highlights for me were the salmon with prawn and pork belly with a side of marinated cabbage and mashed potato (which is also a signature dish). The whole meal complimented each other, no taste was too strong or mild. It was perfect.
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Natalie Krista
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, July 15, 2011

Booked a table for 4 on a sat. night . The place was full and buzzing . The food was supurb the staff attentive but not in your face . Watching the Chefs in the theatre kitchen preparing our food was classic . Recomend to all ages, as we are from 3 generations and all had a great time . Cant wait to go back .

WELL DONE MOSAICA .
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KIM
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, March 18, 2011

me and my girlfriend went to this place last week. it was really good. the food was great and it wasnt too expensive for what we got and the service was more than reasonable. we will definately be going back.
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ben jacobs
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, February 02, 2011

I went with a friend in November - really nothing like this elsewhere in the area. Fine dining in a surprising location, and the best kept secret for miles around! Don't be put off by the location. Great hideaway for a discrete romantic evening too! Keep it up Mosaica!
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Shirley
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, January 06, 2011

A friend took me to Mosaica last week. From the entrance I didn't know what to expect and thought it would be some sort of canteen affair. I was absolutely amazed when we walked through the door to the actual restaurant - it was like walking into a different world - all dark wood floors and fairy lights. The food was amazing - I had the goats cheese risotto and my friend had the pork and both our plates were clean at the end. The dessert menu was so tempting that we decided to push the boat out and were not disappointed there either. For two courses and a bottle of wine it came to £57 in total which, considering the quality of the food, we felt was pretty reasonable. Oh and apart from one waiter trying to give us someone else's food the service was great too - very friendly and attentive but not overly so. Will definitely be going back.
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Joanne
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, November 22, 2010

It's so rare to find a restaurant anywhere let alone in Wood Green of all places which ticks so many boxes - food was excellent; tasty, imaginative, fresh. Atmosphere is delightful and the room is surprising - good music, very unexpected environment, and relaxed, really pleasant staff. Wine list good - concentrating on small producers.

Right from the booking - made for Mother's day for our family of four - nothing was a problem for them; they were very friendly at every stage, including late changes we had to make to the reservation.

It was interesting and exciting even being close to the open style kitchen, hearing the chef bark out the orders. It's like almost the whole restaurant is a chef's table (i.e. in the kitchen), and helps make the unique atmosphere of Mosaica.

Most definitely highly recommended.

The location of the venue is odd, but that's about all the negatives.
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Gus - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Sunday, March 14, 2010