All reader reviews by Anonymous
Ottolenghi
We were slightly scared by a review saying that the dishes are £15, but discovered that actually they range between £7.50 and £12.
They don't charge you for the bread (fantastic!) or service, so we ended up paying about £50 a head for a full meal with very good wine, which I think is totally reasonable for the quality.
It looks great and got a fantastic buzz, service is friendly and fuss-free. Highly recommended!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Overall rating 
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Barrafina
The place has an amazing buzz - it is well laid out, the interaction with the chefs is exhilarating, the staff are efficient and personable.
The wine list is small but interesting, and I loved the little touch of the waiter bringining the bottle and filling up your glass again, rather than bringing a fresh glass. Little details like this make a place.
There's only one minor problem. The food. It's dull, dull, dull. You sit down after the long wait, get your toast with alioli, and expect a great explosion of garlic in your mouth. Nothing. Mayonnaise. The tortilla tastes of cardboard, the roasted peppers are tired and sad. Shame, as it could have been perfection incarnated!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Overall rating 
Food 2 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
