Marine Ices

Wonderful ice cream, great variety of ice cream.

Excellent food, the service was fast and the waiter even advised the wine to match with the meal I was choosing, also he knew straight away the ice cream to advise to my sister that is egg allergic, very good value for money (very satisfactory meal portion), the atmosphere was not the top.

However I will certainly come back to eat there.
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Alan
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

I hadn't been to Marine Ices for many years having grown up going there very regularly. Unfortunately I will not be going back except for a takeaway ice cream.

The interior is dated and a bit shabby. We decided to go for an ice cream dessert zabaglioni, big mistake. Tasteless and the quality control was low, mine turned up with no topping and they had frozen the soaked sponge so it was inedible without a chisel. On the other hand the 2 others in our group had sundaes which were lovely.

The worst thing about our visit was the Manager, the rudest manager I have ever met, which actually caused the couple who was waiting to come in turn away and eat elsewhere. When we complained about our desserts he barely let us explain and and mumbled under his breath walking away. He did however take it off the bill.

Whilst we were leaving he ran after my partner and raised his voice to him and said 'Have you even paid your bill?!' in front of the whole restaurant. We had and if he had checked he would've known. We were embarrassed and very angry at the way he treated us. To be honest we should have asked for our money back after that!

Don't go here unless your getting a takeaway or just stick to ice cream scoops, and certainly hope not to bump into the Manager!
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Helen
2 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 1
Thursday, August 04, 2011

I have been a fan of Marine Ices for many years. But I don't know whether the quality there has slipped, or if they just haven't kept up with the rest.

The ice cream is a real treat. The same it's always been. Delicious and generous portions. However, quite a few Italian gelato outlets have opened across London and have certainly raised the bar on quality and authenticity. Most of them beat Marine Ices hands down. Key indicators is the pistachio ice cream. a good quality authentic italian pistachio gelato is made with high quality pistachio paste and no colouring. The resulting ice cream has a rich nutty flavour and a khaki colour. Not bright green.

Service at Marine Ices is perfect. Friendly and efficient. It has a real family business feel.

The restaurant food is sadly very mediocre. On my last visit, our calamari arrived limp and rubbery (no sign of crispiness in the batter), and the quoattri formaggi pizza was bland and some of the cheese hadn't even melted. Stuffed mushrooms were oily and just tasted of salt. breadcrumb and parmesan topping on the mushrooms was soggy and greasy with a lack of any signs of being grilled or baked. I thought they were microwaved or reheated.

I will probably go again sometime for ice cream if i am in the area, but definitely skip the restaurant food.

The most authentic gelato in London is no longer found at Marine though...
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Delores VanCartier - View all reviews by this user
7 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 6
Monday, February 14, 2011

The ice cream was delicious.... but i wish that they had put it in a bigger dish, my chocolate sauce was dribbling down the side. I recommend the Jamaican rum and raisin ice cream with the banana split!!..... mmmmmmm yummy!

I also recommend the hot belgian waffles with a scoop of tiramisu ice cream and hot chocolate sauce dribbling over............my idea of ice cream heaven!! :)
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Ava
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Saturday, July 31, 2010

Slightly offbeat ice cream outlet that also serves food. Don't let the name fool you. It may be called Marine Ices, but you don't just have to come here for dessert. They'll cover you for the main course as well.

Although I feel this place could do with a fairly radical refurbishment, it still serves great food at a great price with pretty good service. They've been making ice cream since before many of us were born, so they're quite good at it these days.

Parking can be a bit of a pain, as they are located on a junction with lots of yellow paint, but they are right outside Chalk Farm station, so it's still easy to get to.

I really like the Chalk Farm area in general, and I'm pleased to say that this restaurant adds to it. Recommended.
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Alan Ingham - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Have been visiting Marine Ices for the last 5/6 years and still really enjoy it. The food is really tasty, portions are large and reasonably priced. The vongole used to be absolutely incredible and, although perhaps hasn't been quite as good recently, still rates as one of the best vongoles to be found in London (I think, anyway). Their ice cream is tasty and you can get a large scoop for around £2, but for me, it is their savoury dishes that are the best. The decor is a bit shoddy but is kind of part of the place's charm. Service is always friendly and they are more than willing to bring you large jugs of tap water.
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c
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Monday, October 05, 2009

Not really sure I could ever justify going back here again

I visited after good reviews, not so much ice cream as I scream!!
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Jamie Tee
2 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Saturday, September 05, 2009

A London institution. My dad used to take me here for pizza and ice cream when I was little, and I still love it to this day.

There's a cosy dining area for lunch and dinner, and a separate italian gelateria for dessert, with a little street kiosk in the summer. The food is homely and comforting, but still authentic: the Pasta is 'al dente', the pizza is crisp and hot, and the ice cream is some of the best in London.

It's a real family place, overrun with kids at the weekend, so probably not the best choice for a romantic meal...

The service is friendly and prompt, and the mostly female staff seem to have a 'black tight miniskirt' uniform which my dad always took the time to appreciate!

Go for the Pappardelle Dante, with a scoop of vanilla and an espresso to follow, and you can't go far wrong!
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Claire
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Sunday, August 30, 2009

Me and my 3 friends went to Marine Ices by a recomendation whilst the decor isnt very posh or anything the food certainly makes up for it VALUE FOR MONEY and also damn good food so really you couldnt beat it and just across the road from the tube station so handy!! and you must have an icecream no matter how full you are EXCELLENT icecream and I had the gnocchi one bit of advice if you are getting the garlic bread as a starter share between two gorgeous but just too much for one person!!
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Sharon Hughes
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Good range of starters, superb pastas with plenty of flavour, good veal, excellent ice cream, service was friendly, only down side is the decor needs an overhaul.
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Sam
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 9
Monday, February 16, 2009