Joie de Vivre

The great thing about this little place is the novelty of it serving great food and great vintage items (clothes, accessories, toys, homewares).

The first time I ate here, it was on Mother's day. The service was slightly slow (the restaurant was packed, and the service was limited in resource) BUT the food was AMAZING and definitely made up for it.

I've been back since and found the food yet again was delicious, the owner (who appears to be the main person serving the food) is lovely, and the atmosphere is always relaxed, and has a homely feel.

Each meal I've had has always had that "home made" taste about it, and as its only down the road, its an extra added convenience.

Even if the food may take a bit of time due to it being full, its obviously a popular venue; and trying on the clothes, looking at the decor and browsing the vintage items only adds to the experience.

Big thumbs up!
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9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Thursday, April 15, 2010

First found this restaurant when walking around Ealing with my boyfriend one rainy Sunday afternoon. We went for lunch and thought the atmosphere was very romantic and cosy. Little pricey, and potions are small, but the food is so rich, you don't need a huge plate load. The restaurant also doubles as a vintage clothing/accessory store

Decided to book a table for Valentines 2010. I am so glad we did. The menu was absolutely amazing - the food was out of this world. Bit annoyed at the corkage price (£3 for Valentines normally £1 - but you get a bucket of ice) but to be honest, it didn't matter.

It is touch and go with how busy the restaurant is, so suggest that you book ahead.

Excellent place for a romantic dinner or just a quick coffee and cake.

Also, all the display things around you are for sale!

I will definitely visit it again!
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Sara
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Went here for a quick lunch recently after having it recommended to me by friends. A very quirky place, much more a cafe than a restaurant. With a few vintage clothes lining the walls and beautiful music - quite a north African theme that day and some gorgeous food very much like what I experienced in Marrakech.

Flavourful, authentic and tasty - great place to visit.
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Vic
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, August 01, 2009

As good as ever.

Dined here with a party of @18 last week and it was perfect. Delicious food, very friendly and a great atmosphere. We delivered all the wines earlier in the evening - Yasmin was happy to chill the white wines for us. Thoroughly recommended.
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OrangeTreeLover - View all reviews by this user
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

My husband and I had our wedding reception here and it was wonderful for the right number of people the restaurant was closed to the public so had own private venue. Yasmin is so accomodating and made the day so perfect working closely on everything down to the finest detail. We had a really chic city wedding with fabulous food and service for a great price would highly reccomend this venue. excellent.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, March 18, 2009