Balans Restaurant

Me and My Friends went there on Friday night... extremely busy.... had to wait for a table minimum 30 minutes..... but it was worth it..... Waiter was so cool.... very friendly, explained Specials, which we had.... Food was ok.... could be a bigger portions for that price.... cocktails was amazing... Music was buzzing......... felt a bit pushed and rushed when finished my pudding.... but waiter from Latvia was amazing... will go back and suggest to my friends.... good start for friday night out...!!!
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Rafael Taylor
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Food 7 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, April 30, 2008

great place, stylish and nice changing menu, great service
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dirknbr - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Sunday, April 13, 2008

Nice folks, great service, we really enjoyed the ambiance and the food!

Interior is modern and classy, but warm.

Food is great and tasted fab.

Def. a recommentdation to all!
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Charlotte
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Sunday, January 27, 2008

Fabulous customer service! The atmosphere is relaxing and codusive to conversation. The food is delicious and worth coming back for.
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Laura Foster
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, January 22, 2007

Visited on a busy sunday but table was found straightaway, not too hassled drinks served quickly but food followed almost forty five mins later - salads/ pasta. Quality of food was good but food served only luke warm- a little long waiting on the counter to come out i would guess !Good for mid week dinners and quiet lunches but standard drops on busy days.
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sj - View all reviews by this user
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Food 6 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Monday, October 16, 2006

It is the most amazing resteruant i have ever been too. I recomend it to everybody it has lovely food and freindly waiters and amazing prices for amazing food.
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Jack Taylor
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, July 06, 2006

Friends have made similarly complimentary remarks to those elsewhere on this site, but I have to say I've been there three times for lunch now, and have always been slightly disappointed.

This is mainly because the vegetarian menu is rather limited, and the (mainly italian) dishes have been merely OK. For example, a wild mushroom risotto was too al dente and heavy, rather than gently creamy. I'd have been better off going to one of the local italian restaurants instead.

That said, the waiters were friendly and service enthusiastic, and the atmosphere is very lively at lunchtimes. The tables are a bit close together though - fine for lunch, but not my idea for a quiet dinner for two.
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David
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Food 5 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 6
Wednesday, May 03, 2006

A few of my friends told me about this place saying how wonderful it was so thought I better try it out for myself. We got there around 1:30pm starving and had to wait around 5-10 mins for a table. The food coming out of the kitchen was amazing and looked like it had been prepared to the highest standard. Got into our seats and were then hit with the menu...wow, didn't know what to choose but ended up having the Scallops egg benedict and then american pancakes, both delightful and also started off with a humous/tatziki platter and fresh warm bread. Left with a smile on our faces and a gold mine that we will now be frequenting as often as possible. Trust me you won't be disappointed.
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Nicola
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 13, 2006

This is my local haunt and I have to say it is unparalleled. The brunch is one of the best I have ever had - indeed, almost every visitor I have ever brought here for brunch has gone back again when next in London. The atmosphere is energetic without being encroaching, the food is very eclectic and yet each dish is delectable, and the service is always very personable and efficient. I highly recommend it for a leisurely brunch, a quick, working lunch or a cosy, romantic dinner. How many places can fit all three bills!
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Aditi Shankardass
Tuesday, August 02, 2005