Category: Restaurant Reviews

Am at a full day meeting in the Excelsior hotel in Dubrovnik. Having chosen a healthy breakfast option, by the time lunch came, I was famished and my stomach was rumbling in an most embarrassing way. I was delighted when we got a lunch break- just to stop the rumbling! The hotel restaurant, Sensus, enjoys […]

I am working in Dubrovnik this week and was invited by Croatian national, Mr Sandro Baricevic to visit the Restaurant Konavorski Dvori. This restauarant is set in the valley of Konavle and on the banks of the Ljuta stream. It is positioned in an ancient mill and is a totally unique location. The staff were […]

For my starter in the foyer restaurant in Claridges, I chose white onion veloute with chorizo croutons .  This was beautifully presented with the croutons placed in a stunning recessed glass bowl and the waiter poured the soup over.  It really gave the dish a sense of occasion and I have to say it was […]

I love Claridges.  There is always such a sense of occasion and both the service and the quality of food are second to none.  I was in the Foyer restaurant  and they served this parmesan gnocchi as an amuse bouche!  I love this term.  It literally means mouth happiness and this is exactly was I got!  Sometimes, […]

Dining in the Passy Mandarin in Paris was quite an experience.  A group of us ordered the set meny wihch did seem to feature a lot of duck!  The first course was the duck spring rolls which I normally love.  On this occasion however, the waiter delicately carved the skin of the duck and served […]

While dining at Bella italia in Victoria, I chose the  Rigatoni Pollo e Spinaci (£9.25)  I am not sure why the prices vary so much dependent on locations but this is definitely pricier than other Bella italias.  the dish comprised wholewheat rigatoni with sliced chicken breast, field mushrooms and baby spinach in a creamy gorgonzola […]

… Ideally 2 different ones between 2.  On this occasion, in Bella italia in Victoria,  my friend and I opted to share just one which was the Funghi Arrosto £4.95 which is  baked large field mushrooms in a creamy mascarpone, garlic & spinach sauce, topped with mozzarella and served with toasted ciabatta.  It was quite late by the time we […]

Met up with some friends for a coffee this morning and as I hadn’t had breakfast, decided to indulge my inner carb lover with a scone. Cafe Laurent is an odd place. It is situated in Forestside shopping centre in Belfast and has a steady stream of shoppers. The only thing is that it is […]

My sister and I took my mum to the Merchant hotel in Belfast for afternoon tea. The venue is stunning and the occasion felt special. The tea consisted of a selection of sandwiches, scones with butter, jam and clotted cream and some pastries. We asked for our leftovers to be boxed up to take to […]

I met a few friends for a bite to eat at the Ivy which I was really looking forward to.  I ordered the Ivy Burger as I had heard great reports about it but to be very honest, it was just average.  To be fair, there isnt too much that you can do to make […]

I met my friend for a quick bite in Chiswick and we happened upon the Annapurna.  I have heard of this restaurant and have been keen to visit for a while.  The restaurant is known for its Nepalese fayre and boasts of using a uniques blend of spices that are freshly ground in the restaurant.  […]

Having decided to use my tesco vouchers in Pizza Express, several members of my family and I debated the various items on the menu. Most of them opted for the Leggero pizzas which have the centre removed and salad in the hole. Its a good idea for reducing the calories but I think I would […]

Out in St Andrews and never thought to book a restaurant! After trailing round the streets, we happened upon this charming little Indian restaurant, the Jahangir. It was packed to the brim but they still managed to squeeze us in. It has an oriental yet homely atmosphere and the staff were very helpful, advising us […]

Am really enjoying revisiting St Andrews after many years. We stopped off for lunch at Bibi’s cafe on North Street in St Andrews. Its a really buzzing cafe full to the brim with students and tourists. Cupcakes seem to be the order of the day but we came for lunch so gave them a miss […]

Enjoying a lovely weekend in St Andrews. Decided to make the most of the early bird menu in the Glass house restaurant for 9.99 for 2 courses I opted for Crab cakes with sweetcorn salsa and salad to start and for my main enjoyed Pork loin in a whiskey sauce with carrots and red cabbage […]

I was travelling to Paris on the Eurostar, luckily in business premier class. After an early start and quite a few emergency wake up coffees, I was delighted to be offered breakfast. The Eurostar catering is a collaberation with Alain Roux and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. This is by far a superior […]