Mosaica @ The Factory

The food is nice, but there isn't enough of it. Portions here used to be large, and you didn't mind paying over £10 for fish and chips. Now it just feels a bit stingy.
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jcreedy - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 4
Wednesday, July 30, 2008

If ever there was to be an individual restaurant that defines what fun and food are about this is it!!! Any honest food-lover with an open-mind to new food and a love for the classics needs to make their way round wood green shopping centre and sit outside in the summer night and get Johnnie to sort you out with some scallops followed by pork belly and a glass of fizz. A proven gem.
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Rambo
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, June 08, 2008

My partner and myself are regulars at this restaurant having lived in the area for the past couple of years. I have to say that this is one of my favourite restaurants in London and I feel really lucky to live round the corner from such a gem of a place.

The restaurant itself is in a tucked away location and has a lovely welcoming atmosphere and everytime we've been the service has been great - friendly and natural without being overbearing.

The food is really fantastic - a great menu that changes regularly to include seasonal produce but still has some all time favourites on there such as the pork belly!

Just wanted to say great work to everyone at Mosaica and I can't wait for my next visit!
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Nicola G
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, May 29, 2008

Our last visit to this restaurant was a couple of years ago when standards had apparently dipped, but we were very delighted this time around. The interior benefited from a makeover, a new chef and the return of the owner, Johnnie Mountain. The restaurant is in an offbeat location in a semi-industrial area which only adds to the thrill when you enter the restaurant itself.

The overall feel of the restaurant was superb and accommodated groups, couples and lone diners. All seemed to be made equally welcome.

We found there was enough menu choice to make a return visit inevitable and the service was swift, prompt and friendly without being intrusive.

Well worh a visit and we highly recommend it.
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Shirlie - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Monday, May 26, 2008

Food was good. Portions plentiful and quality good. Restaurant not full on a Thurs Evening but still a good atmosphere.

Service was wiling but under pressure. They could have done with another waiter
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Jeremy - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Friday, February 22, 2008

I recently booked a meal here for my brother's birthday and it was simply awesome. Good service, nice atmosphere and more importantly wonderful food!

I would heartily recommend this place to anyone. It really is a little hidden gem, tucked away in a location you wouldn't expect!
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Damian East - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, February 14, 2008

I think this place is superb in every way and I dine out in London fairly frequently. I brought my friends here for a Christmas works do, they looked after us so well, all my work collegues raved about the place for weeks after. It is the best Christmas works dinner i have ever had. Johnnie and his staff are really friendly, and his food is simple, beautiful fayre. I have returned since with family and they loved it.

Its also warm, and there is plenty of space between tables so you are not cheeck by jowel with your neighbour like you are in so many other restaurants.

The menu seems to to be updated daily, which also really appeals.
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Dr B - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, February 14, 2008

We went to Mosaica on Saturday 19 January 08 with friends. It is difficult to find if you do not know the area and we thought we were coming into an office building, but perserve and you will find it. It looked so inviting as we peered in waiting for our coats to be taken, lots of fairy lights and candles. The menu was very interesting and when we asked the waiter to explain some of the dishes he certainly knew what he was talking about. We were not hurried in any way, which in some way was very nice as it was relaxing, but in another we felt as if they had forgotten us, although I am sure that this was not the case. It was fairly loud, but it added to the atmosphere of the restaurant and tables are a good distance apart so apart we did not feel on top of any of the other diners. The food was really lovely, well presented and fresh produce was used. I had the salmon and the waiter explained that it wasn't cooked for long and it might look raw, however if I wanted it to be cooked for more they would do so, I went along how I thought the chef wanted to present it and I have to say it was delicious and not raw or cold as the previous reviewer said. We paid about £40.00 a head, but this did include 2 bottles of wine and beers. We certainly would go again.
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Heather L
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, January 24, 2008

I have recently moved to the Wood Green area with my boyfriend who used to live here a while ago. Whenever we think of going out in the area we always seem to plump for Turkish food in Green Lanes or head up to Muswell Hill for a nice relaxing dinner.

Until now! Its an absolute delight to find a fantastic restaurant on your doorstep and I was surprised to find one as good as Mosaica on mine. I've been back since our first time here and was really pleased to find it even better than my first visit. The atmosphere is superb - fairy lights, mis-matched antique armchairs, really friendly waiters and impressive food. The menu was different this time around - but I wasn't disappointed. My lamb fell of the bone as it was so tender and was a delicious follow-up to my 70's style prawn cocktail which was delicious and only had the plumpest of prawns!

Puddings are delicious and the wine list is affordable and varied - a difficult thing to pull off! The bar is relaxing and we weren't rushed out. In fact - even though we arrived at 7.30pm and decided to relax sipping gins till 11.30pm - the staff couldn't have been nicer.

I love this restaurant and will be going back for my 3rd visit very soon - the perfect place for birthdays, romantic dinners, meeting up with mates or just a quiet dinner. Its my kind of place - affordable, but with great style!!
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Leah - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, January 16, 2008

We have lived in the area for about a year and have spent a lot of that time searching for a decent local place to dine out and failed...until tonight that is. Despite reservations about it being based on an industrial park once we got in there we felt like we have found a secret room. It was delightful, all dark and urban with an abundance of candles, fairy lights and a fantastic music play list on in the background. Staff were welcoming, friendly and informative. The best was yet to come. All our courses were executed skillfully. Quality ingredients, simply cooked and delicious to eat and all extremely good value for money. The only thing I'm disappointed about is we are moving out of the area but even so I still think we will be back soon to visit this little diamond in the rough....
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Emma Harvey
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Saturday, January 05, 2008