Paradise By Way Of Kensal Green

I ate at Paradise on Tuesday night with my sister who has just got back from Australia and we had a fantastic time. She had really missed good British food so I thought I would show her one of my favourite restaurants; Paradise. It didn't disappoint, as usual the staff, service, food and ambiance were all 100%, needless to say she was impressed and even remarked that the beef dish with Ox cheek was one of the best meat dishes she had ever tasted (this means a lot coming from someone who has lived in Australia for 8 years).

Recommend (always).
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Thursday, August 26, 2010

Beautiful nosh, beautiful decor and beautiful waiters all experienced with my beautiful ladies!
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Hoofs - View all reviews by this user
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, August 13, 2010

What a fabulous evening! We visited on a Thursday. Beautiful venue with a nice buzzy, down to earth atmosphere, great service (our wine glasses were never empty!). The food was lovely, and portion sizes ideal. Definitely worth the trip coming up from South London. Highly recommend the Espresso Martinis and will definitely be coming back soon!
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Sam
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, August 13, 2010

Excellent vibe, extensive wine list, great roast! ... love this place!
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

I went to Paradise last night with a friend. It was a really nice summers evening so we had a couple of drinks on the roof garden terrace before sitting down for dinner.

Food was delicious. I had scallops followed by Lamb and my friend had seared tuna followed by Pollock. There were a range of interesting dishes on the menu and the portion sizes were good.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was buzzy, but not at all overwhelming or cramped.

Service was fantastic. All the staff were young and friendly and without the attitude that you can sometimes get in 'trendy' places. Our waiter recommended a great red wine to go with my main and we were generally very well looked after.
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Benedict
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Friday, July 09, 2010

Headed down to Paradise on friday for a low key dinner with friend...and wasn't at all dissapointed. Great atmosphere and we were still able to hold a conversation without having to shout over background music! Our waitresses were helpful and accomodating when I got fussy over odering desert ( they mixed and matched for me). Most importantly the food was fantastic, I had plaice that was cooked perfectly and my friend's cheese board was very well stocked! A lovely dinner followed by the opportunity to hang around finishing our wine feeling under no pressure to clear off... Definitely worth a visit, I made it all the way from south london!
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Alexandra Williams
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Sunday, July 04, 2010

Yum yum, that is the best Sunday roast I have had in ages - almost as good as my mum's, but don't tell her I said it!

First trip to Paradise by way of Kensal Green on Sunday, nursing a sore hangover, but even in my sorry state the food (and more wine) perked me right up!

There was a super cool atmosphere and we lounged around after lunch on the roof terrace - nice to get some fresh air.

Can't wait to go back, thanks for such great service Paradise!
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SillyCharlie - View all reviews by this user
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, June 22, 2010

My experience at Paradise was exceptional in every way.I ordered the baby squid to start,which came with fennel and sultanas.The squid was delicious,complemented perfectly by the sweet sultanas in a light soy sauce.

For the main course I shared the very expensive steak option,as we dont get to eat out very much anymore so when we do,we splash out!

The steak was perfectly blushed in the middle an melted in the mouth,amazing!

Then for dessert I had the mousse,which wasn't too heavy and finished off the meal perfectly.

Service was brilliant,house red was smooth.All round a 5 star night out.

Highly recommended.
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Virgil howe
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Friday, April 30, 2010

Top food, nice atmosphere - not pretentious like I expected. Still had a pub feel to it despite the high end food.

really enjoyed the evening, friendly service too
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Guy Bennett
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Had Sunday lunch here yesterday and had beautiful food which made up for the fact that i should have been in America had it not been for that cloud of ash. I had the mackerel pate to start which had a good rustic flavour and consistency.

I then followed with roast chicken and all the roast trimmings including a yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes cooked in goose fat. I enjoyed every part of it and the red cabbage deserves a special mention too. It had a caramelised tang.

I finished everything on my plate so unfortunately i left no space for dessert. Perhaps next time.
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Nicola Kidd
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Monday, April 19, 2010