Paradise By Way Of Kensal Green

Wow! How average and predictable was that?

A local of mine. Have been many times over the years. The other weekday evening: Just finding the tedious menu and average everything a bit of a struggle. I so wish there was more competition round here to hot up the standard a bit. Give me what I deserve for what I pay. please. Not what you think you'd be worth if you were actualy what you say you are.

Pull your hot damn socks up. Better food. Better service. Better wine. That's ALL I ask.
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Kantilever
6 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Friday, June 22, 2012

I went to Paradise for a friend's birthday and can't recommend it enough. I had a delicious steak and tasty cocktails and all the staff we really friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back!
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Sarah Hardy
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

I celebrated my 30th birthday at Paradise on a Sunday afternoon and had a fantastic time. The food was delicious, service faultless, and atmosphere electric. After lunch we hired the karaoke room which was ridiculously fun.

One of the best places in West London especially on a Sunday!
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Sara Khan
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Very friendly and helpful service, lovely ambiance and certainly a good local to treasure. My husband's steak was excellent but I fared less well with my steak tartare which was not prepared to traditional methods (lacked many ingredients). Eton Mess for dessert was moorish and a real treat, as was the ice-cream selections. The scallops for starters were good but were let down by an incredible salty juice. We thankfully had the tastecard which was a blessing as it turned out that this is a very dear gastro-pub, on a par with top West End places so not good value for money if having to pay the full price. A meal for two in such an establishment shouldn't come to over £90 (this comprised 3 courses, two Ales and water - no wine). This can be a very noisy place but we were lucky on having dined there on a relatively quiet evening. All in all a very pleasant experience but with some issues.
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6 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 1
Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Dined at Paradise, 22nd of April, Sunday night - started out with a plate of charcuterie - great flavours....and led perfectly to the succulent Suckling Pig roast (maybe I am a meat-lover). Finished with Cheesecake & a cappucino...was with a group and the table and ambiance was perfect & the timing of the courses and food was fantastic - the waiters were jovial and fun without overdoing service (coming from America...I appreciate less fussiness in the UK, but really appreciate it when waiters are friendly) - and very attentive!

Wines were paired nicely with the courses - thanks to one person in our group.

And also saw an actress who is in a play in the West End dining nearby. The place was a buzz and reminded me that dinners on Sunday night can be fun.

Overall - such a blast. Will be back soon with another big group for a busy Sunday night atmosphere!
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D
10 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Saturday, May 12, 2012

I held my husband's 40th at Paradise and were very impressed with the service, atmosphere and food. The manager was very accommodating and made it a memorable and enjoyable night for my husband! We would definitely recommend it.
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Chimango
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Sunday, May 06, 2012

Managed to get to Paradise this weekend after hearing so many good things from friends – wish I had gone sooner! It’s an amazing place with some real style… same goes for the food! Everything perfectly cooked with lots of flavour. …Definitely now one of our favourite places to eat and drink in London – highly recommended.
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hollowayfoodie - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Had a great sunday lunch at Paradise again, they never disappoint. Great atmosphere still at 4pm when I went, so glad I booked....
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Lou - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Went to Paradise of Kensal Green with friends for Sunday lunch at the weekend and had a fantastic time.

Food, wine and service all uniformly excellent. Especially enjoyed the charcuterie board with all-British meats to start. I followed it with roast lamb with all the trimmings. Lamb was perfectly cooked and the roast potatoes were the best I've had in ages. Had a lovely red from Portugal and finished up with a very good cheese board (again, all of British provenence) served at ROOM TEMPERATURE (it's genuinely astonishing how many restaurants fall down on this simple but important rule with cheeses!).

Great venue with lots of character. Staff are charming and attentive and the food is top notch. What more do you want from a Sunday lunch? Perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon.
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Nick
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Visited the delightful Paradise by way of Kensal Green on Sunday night.Wonderful ambience matched with a great menu .The charcuterie board of hams was the best I have ever tasted,fabulous oysters and then on to a rather tasty Sunday dinner .The ice creams and sorbets where delightful at the end too!
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Mark Rae
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Monday, April 23, 2012