Mini Mundus

Eating here was just like eating in a restaurant back in France. Coming from a French family I enjoyed the atmosphere, the service and above all, the food. Even the gentle reprimand when my fiancee asked for her steak "well done" made me laugh! As advised she took the steak "medium" and it was great.

I would highly recommend Mini Mundus; for its charm, menu and gentleness on the wallet.
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Nikolaz D''Hovell Webb
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Stephanie and Pablo have worked very hard to put this simply excellent French restaurant on the map, and I have yet to meet anyone who has been there who has not liked the experience and returned for more and more.

Self-taught, Pablo has a great touch with taste and texture combinations. The chocolate pudding is to die for, if you have room to tuck a pudding behind your waistband, portions being so generous.

We keep thinking about eating out somewhere else, but why bother with MiniMundus on your doorstep?
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Sara Farber
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, May 17, 2007

fantastic food

lively atmosphere

high standard of service complete with GSOH

highly recommended
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Lovely, always. Great value, too.
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Sam
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, September 25, 2006

When we moved into the area, we were delighted to find this fantastic place just minutes from our door-step. On walking past we had noted that it was a non-smoking restaurant with a very promising menu and we resolved to try it as soon as possible. On our first trip to Mini-Mundus we were impressed by the friendly, attentive, knowledgable service and the comfortable decor. Most importantly, the food was excellent and interesting without being pretentious. The servings are generous and it was difficult, although an extreme pleasure, to eat the mouth-wateringly tasty creme brulee for dessert. Our second trip proved just as wonderful and we will definitely be back.
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, May 04, 2006

This restaurant is local to me and after visiting for the first time on Friday evening, I thank my lucky stars for that !

It is run by an extremely professional, knowledgable and personable French couple. You feel looked after from the moment you walk through the door until the moment you leave.

There is a cosy and intimate atmosphere, which would be comfortable for either a couple or a family.

My boyfriend and I had tiger prawns to start, there were 6 or 7 hot, juicy perfectly cooked prawns which tasted absolutely delicious, very simply served.

I had sea bass on a bed of spinach and wild rice with a cream sauce which was a taste sensation, I didn't want it to end. My boyfriend's main was beef "en croute", which to use his words "could not have been more perfect". Desserts were equally unfaultable and we were given expert advice on the wine list.

During our meal, we were attended to promptly in an extremely friendly manner, but otherwise service was inobtrusive.

The whole three course meal for two with wine was only £80.00, which for the experience was a bargain. The only thing we could not understand was why it was so quiet on a Friday night, around 5 or 6 tables all evening. It would be a crime if this place had to close, so tell your friends (but not too many !!)

Perfect.
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Faye
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, April 12, 2006

We had walked past this place so many times and been put off by the pastel front which looked a bit too family oriented for us. We finally took the plunge one Saturday night and keep going back.

The service is friendly and welcoming. The menu is fairly short, but enough variety and fantastic quality. It's great value, particularly because they do a really good quality house wine which is served by the 1/2L or L at £12 per litre.

This has become a firm favourite of ours and it's great to see such an individual farmily run place doing so well.
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, January 26, 2006

Like stepping into the front room of your gallic next door neighbours, this family-run gem of a restaurant will have you returning for seconds. 'Mini mundus' refers to the little framed houses displayed in the restaurant, but also to the nature of the community in this little corner of south-west London: a world in itself. Come once, and they'll remember your favourites for your next visit - but don't tell anyone, this is our little secret!
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Hannah Simpson
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, December 10, 2005

I am frequent traveller to varying parts of the world and have sampled food from many eateries in many countries. I often eat out when I am in London. Mini Mundus is a taste of real France. It boasts the best Salade Nicoise I have ever had, made with fresh seared tuna, a Beouf Burginion so tasty that you don't want it to end. I could go on, but there is not enought room to talk about everything item on every menu.

Everything is fresh and cooked to perfection, and what a pleasant suprise to find vegatables fresh, crunchy and tasty.

Price wise, is more than reasonable, with three courses, plus wine at around £30 a head.

It is a family owned and run restaurant, Front of House Stephanie is charming and helpful, and her wine suggestions, from the 'out of the ordinary' wine list, should be taken seriously. Her husband, Pablo, is the Chef, again, charming but a little shy. His shyness does not reflect in his dish creations or cooking. He is gong to be one of those Chefs we will hear a lot from in the future, perhaps a budding Nico.

During the day, their daughter Flora is also in attendance, as this, like many restuarants in France, is child friendly. diners. But for those of you that do not want young children around when you are eatin, please don't let this put you off from visting, there is a dedicated play area at the back of the eating area and away from diners. So you hardly know that the little ones are there. Flora, like her Mummy, is Front of House, but her speciality is helping people her own age, in the region of 3 years old.

Situated near the cross roads of Trinity Road, Bellevue Road and Burntwood Lane, in the old premises of what once was one of the oldest Italian restuarants in the area, it has a wonderful view of the cricket green, making you feel you are in the heart of the countryside.

Mini Mundus us really worth a visit, make it soon while you can still get a table without a long waiting list. When you've been there once, like me, you will keep going back.
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Sandra Appleyard
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, December 09, 2005

Upon entering Mini Mundus we were greated with a very warm welcome by the French host Stephanie who showed us to our table and talked through the specials before leaving us to deliberate over the concise but genuinely mouthwatering menu. We chose to dine a la carte however the set menu looked very reasonable at just £25 for three courses and a glass of wine.

I chose the charcuterie plate to start followed by venison fillet. The food looked as great as it tasted - cooked to perfection and the portions very generous. My partner who is vegetarian had stuffed artichoke then canelloni of spinach and mushroom both dishes were again very generous and quite delicious.

Mini Mundus interior is light, modern and bright and it was bustling with happy diners. Even so, the chef came out at the end of the meal to ensure that we had enjoyed the Mini Mundus experience.

Run by a young French couple who are obviously passionate about the cuisine of their homeland, we had a genuinely great meal and will be coming back for more very soon.
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Neil Bogart
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, November 29, 2005