Fishworks (Chiswick) review by Tania
I've eaten at several branches of Fishworks and I've always been delighted, today was no exception(Westbourne Grove). I don't really understand some of the reviews here, the menu encompasses a large selection of starters and mains and the prices reflect the cost of the main ingredient – fish. You'll find large wild seabass for two to share or a whole mackerel, both delicious but at opposite ends of the price spectrum... Fish is sometimes expensive but it doesn't have to be and the menu successfully reflects this. Another thing I like about Fishworks is that you do get large, generous portions, in some restaurants fillets are often cut small for fancy presentation...
I always order the tarama with the bread, it's rich, smoky and utterly delicious. Today I ate a wonderful fish stew, rich with a beautiful saffron and tomato broth- it contained three enormous pieces of different fish, mussels, a large crouton and aioli – I couldn't finish it all... My friend ate the simply grilled seabass with rosemary and lemon(£13) and a side of samphire(£2.50) - gorgeous simplicity. Service was timely, smiley and professional.
Those who don't like the pared down aesthetic of these restaurants ought to understand the idea that it is a 'seafood cafe'... simple and unpretentious.
Doubters should go on the 50% off offer they are currently running, fish lovers should go twice!
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Overall rating 
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
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