Bouga Restaurant

I've eaten in this restaurant a fair few times now and never had a bad meal - whether we've gone for just mezze rather than the full on menu - the service has always been good. The Belly dancer is great entertainment even for the girlies because she get them involved too! It's not the cheapest of places to eat but definately somewhere when you fancy a bit of a treat!
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Bels
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Friday, May 09, 2008

perfect food,amazing service,friednly staff .the decoration was really impressing,i looved the belly dancer.over all a good experience, the manager was always around the tables checking on us.
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debbie
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, March 24, 2008

Took the mother in law there for Mothering Sunday, and the amtosphere and service were fantastic.

The enthusastic waiter was very entertaining and friendly.

I ordered the mixed couscous dish, which was full of flavour, tender pieces of Lamb, Chicken and spicy suasage. It was bursting with flavour. I was also luck enough to try other people's lamb tagine, and they were fantastic too, with fresh lamb shank, where the meat just fell off the bone.

The desserts were decent too, although my chocolate brownie was more like a mud cake, it was still nice.

The apple cheesecake was like a cold apple pie, but still pretty good.

This place was good value for money and the portions are more than generous. It was cosy and cool, and it had a nice atmosphere.

I highly recommend this place. I'm going again as soon as possible.
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George Xinaris
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, March 03, 2008

Watch out for your Bag/Wallet.!!!!

I had my purse stolen out of my coat pocket when it was placed in their private cloak room at the back of the restaurant where staff inly had access to.

This of course left a very taste in the mouth. The food & wine were OK but nothing special.....So in the end..the evening became a very expensive one.
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MWL
Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 1
Friday, February 29, 2008

Watch out for your Bag/Wallet.!!!!

I had my purse stolen out of my coat pocket when it was placed in their private cloak room at the back of the restaurant.

This of course left a very taste in the mouth. The food & wine were OK but nothing special..... in the end the evening was a very expensive one.

If you fancy average food, bad service & your belongings robbed then this is the place for you.
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Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 1
Friday, February 29, 2008

I went there for lunch one day with my mum. I was completely empty and we sat next to the window (bad idea because it was cold!). We had the fried aubergine and beetroot salad to start which was lovely. Then for our mains we had to wait a bit but we had a the chicken tagine and feta and spinach tagine. They arrived very hot but were really delicious and wholesome. The service was a bit slow but the waitress was friendly and the decor added to the atmosphere. The only criticism I have is that the music was a bit too loud and it was drafty, but this really is a charming place.
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Adele
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, February 27, 2008

I am really surprised to hear some of the reviews below; obviously these people have not been to a proper resultant otherwise they would not waste time to even mention this awful dump.

On recommendation of a colleague who has not tasted good food either we tried this place; We paid just under £50 for TWO foul kebabs (together with some cheap starter and pudding) in this freezing cold dump and when complained they offer us TWO free cokes!

For £25.00 I could have taken a cab to Holloway Road, got far superior shish kebab from Crystal Kebab; bought a really nice bottle of wine and still have a pocket full of cash.

So I am not going to waste your time; but if you are planning to go out for a meal just avoid this dump.

So I will back the review below which said: Bad service, bad seating, and bland food, over priced for what you get. Dont waste your money!

H Elmee

East Finchley
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H Elmee
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Food 0 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Saturday, December 15, 2007

I love this restaurant - the food is great (not amazing admittedly) but I have never experienced any sales pitch, just help if you can't decide what to have. Really great atmosphere and the lighting and seating are all part of that. we love the restaurant and have been many times. the staff are always polite and helpful and although the service is sometimes a bit slow due to the waiting staff being busy it is better than being rushed out - quite nice to be allowed to take your time for once. on the odd occasion we have had to wait too long we have been offered a free drink. i say try the restaurant out for yourselves, the atmosphere alone is worth the visit.
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mary
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Sunday, November 18, 2007

I am really surprised at the below reviews, i have been to this restaurant on two occasions and loved it each time. the atmosphere is great, the decor really good and the food very tasty, what more could you want? the first time i went i had the set menu which is probably not the best option and the second time i had the lamb which was lovely and tender. the service was normal, not exceptional but as it should, there was no sales element at all of trying to push cocktails they were attentive when needed! ok, so maybe the service was slightly slow but its better then them trying to rush you out!! so to conclude, no reason not to go, ill be returning!
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donna
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, August 23, 2007

Not much to say about this place that hasn't already been covered below. They do like a sales pitch don't they - which is fine if everything measures up. Sadly it doesn't. Everything is really average - not awful just really bog standard. A meal for four plus a few drinks worked out at about £160. For £2 I could have taken a bus to Holloway Road, got far superior chicken shish from Crystal Kebab bought a really nice bottle of wine and still have a pocket full of cash. Next time that's exactly what I will do when I fancy some grilled meat.

I also wouldn't have had to wait about an hour and a half for my food - not especially annoying when you are chatting away and catching up but when your stomach starts to grumble and you notice on your watch that an hour has passed since ordering and nothing, then you might be a little annoyed. When another half an hour passes and you are served some chunks of bland grilled meat and some average salad you feel a little let down. Starters were average all the main courses that came (i tasted them all !) were average - could probably pick everything up off the shelf - frankly why bother.
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Gav
Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, August 01, 2007