Roast

The Best restaurant i've been to in years.

The problem is when you make your order for roast chicken and such you would expect to have roast potatoes and veg's on your plate, However you have to pay extra.

But the food is lovely and the restaurant too. The service is also very good.

Try the trifle.....you will never have another even close to it. Its to die for!!!!!!
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nadine
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Thursday, October 04, 2007

On previous visits the service has been it and miss, however yesterday for a saturday lunch in a packed restaurant it was fine. Food isn't the cheapest in the world but it is borough market and and both the steak and chicken mains that arrived were great. Pity about the chips, which are always terrible.
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Neil - View all reviews by this user
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Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Sunday, September 09, 2007

A really gorgeous restaurant. The service was really good and the food was really nice as well. Nothing tooo fancy, just really decent, fresh, well prepared and presented organic food. However, with Borough Market right next to it, it would have been severely embarrassing if the ingredients were not fresh.

Only problem is the cost - but then, if you decide to go to a swanky restaurant, you really should be prepared to pay for it.
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Twentycents - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, August 21, 2007

My husband and I took my parents to Roast last Saturday lunchtime to celebrate my father's 70th birthday. We were initiallly a little concerned after having read some of the negative reviews on this website. However, we couldn't have been more satisfied with the meal and the service we received. The food was wonderful, although we ordered far too many side/accompaniment dishes with our main courses. It's worthwhile asking exactly what is included with the main courses, as the menu does not clearly state this (and the waiter wasn't exactly volunteering this information!). The serving staff were very pleasant and attentive, and were more than happy to re-seat us when having a window seat on such a sunny day became too hot for us (though the view of bustling Borough Market was great!). Roast is rather pricey, but no more so than many other London restaurants who do not deliver such good food and service. Overall, we had a wonderful time, and I would definitely recommend Roast if you want to celebrate a special occasion. I'll be going back!
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Karen
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Monday, August 06, 2007

I went to Roast on Friday after hearing mixed reviews but wanted to see for myself. We found the whole experience fantastic. The layout of the restaurant is great as you get great views of London (we requested a window seat). The staff were very polite and friendly. The food was delicious. We had the daily special organic roast lamb which was cooked to perfection. One of our party ordered fish and chips and it was the best fish and chips they ever had! I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special night out. It is expensive so as long as you are aware of that before you go you wont have any complaints.
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s o connell
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Monday, July 30, 2007

Last night, Thursday 30 May 07, my boyfriend and I decided to go to Roast for a... well a presumed nice Roast in an apparently nice restaurant after a long day at work...

Here is my review:

I went for the "Today's special", pork belly with Bramley sauce and mash potatoes: £20 the plate and he went for Sirloin steak, £24 the plate...

Both dishes were very disappointing: first the pork was overcooked and the skin was far too hard... Second the sirloin steak was served with two small thin slices surrounded by three potatoes and a few pees, the whole thing drowned into a sea of gravy... and this for £24!!!

Meanwile, the waitress who more or less stayed by our table during the whole meal (how romantic) removed the bread and butter although we were still having our main course, and didn't ask a thing!

I really wanted to complain but was asked not too... So remained quiet but very happy to tell the world how disappointing and pretentious this place is!

If you want real food, real atmosphere... It may not be the place...
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Agnes
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Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 0
Friday, June 01, 2007

In short a rip-off. The whole experience was completely charmless and disappointing. Very disorganised front of house and rude to boot. We had come all the way from Tooting as we heard it may be worth while but it was a total wate of our time and money. We arrived on time but we were asked to wait in the bar for nearly an HOUR before a stroppy waitress ushered us to our table which to top it all was right next to the serving hatch.

The food was low grade gastro pub grub. Never again.
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Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, May 30, 2007

I've eaten here on two occasions, both for dinner and breakfast. On both occasions I was happy with the food, it's fairly simple, sort of posh gastropub but well prepared and good portions. The breakfast isn't so different to what you'd get in a good greasy spoon but the jams that came with the toast were excellent.

I think it's overpriced but the restaurant is really pleasant - light and airy and the service was good - I'd say it's nice for a treat if you're down that way and want to get a relaxing breakfast before braving Borough market on a Saturday morning but I wouldn't make a habit of it.
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Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, May 30, 2007

The entrance (via stairs or lift) is great, but the front of house staff let Roast down a little. The Maitre d' attempted to chat up my girlfriend (who had arrived before me), telling her she was 'really cute' and asking her for her number. Happily he avoided us for the rest of the meal.

Foodwise it was not especially memorable. I made a mistake in ordering the steak and kidney pudding, which was completely conservative, very boring and massively overpriced. However, my friend's beef was delicious and the wine (from an extensive and well chosen list) excellent.

In short good, if pricey for meateaters, but not worth the high price.
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Tim
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Food 6 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, May 09, 2007

We fully enjoyed our visit. Arrived at 12.30pm and our table overlooked directly the market by the window so that was nice.

The food was of of excellent quality. Yes, it is a little bit pricey but no more than restaurants in the same category in london. I was a bit concerned after reading the bad reviews here but what I would say is, form your opinion yourself...

The only downside is that the desserts are quite stuffy after 2 courses.
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elisse
Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Wednesday, April 11, 2007