All reader reviews by slowloris

Sushi-Hiro

We visited this restaurant last night as a party of 4. The dull frosted-glass frontage makes the place look more like a high street dentist than a restaurant, but once inside it is pleasant and bright, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We ordered "deluxe chirashi" - a large bowl of perfect sushi rice topped with seaweed, egg and various delicious raw fish, "superior nigiri" and mixed sashimi. Everything was ultra-fresh and delicious and beautifully presented. We ordered miso soup but for some reason that never materialised. We also had two rounds of Asahi beer and two small flasks of warm sake.

The portions are not huge so after we had virtually licked our plates clean we ordered the same again. Nevertheless the bill for 4 including drinks came to only £115 so I would say this is great value for the best sushi I have had. I would like to eat here every week.

Thursday, June 28, 2007
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 8

Snows on the Green

We ate here yesterday evening with a friend. In common with other reviewers we found the service hit and miss. On arrival bread and pesto was delivered to the table and that was the last we saw of the staff for some time. When I arrive in a restaurant I want to be offered an aperitif, but it was some time before we caught the waitress's eye and managed to do this. Once we had ordered the food came promptly, except for the side orders which eventually (after asking twice) came just as we had fininshed our main courses. The food is nice but not exceptional - fritto misto is in fact up market calamari - and therefore overpriced. Generally this would be a very nice neighbourhood restaurant worth a visit if the service were considerably sharper. Also rather too expensive for what is on offer. Disappointing.

Sunday, April 08, 2007
Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 3

Chez Bruce

Having heard great things about Chez Bruce we eventually ventured into the wilds of Wandsworth for a Sunday birthday lunch. We were not disappointed. The food was excellent - the cheese board deserves special mention. And the rhubarb trifle is to die for. The service is attentive but unobtrusive. The wine list is eclectic but includes plenty of choice at moderate prices. The dining space is small so one might feel a little cramped. Although the set lunch is good value at £37.50 for three courses, by the time you have added drinks, service and other extras it becomes an expensive experience, but this is as it should be for food and service of this quality. A memorable meal.

Sunday, April 08, 2007
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8