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Just under the arches of Union Street, a stone's throw from the Tate Modern, this lively restaurant offers a revisited Middle Eastern cuisine. Informal atmosphere with background music.

I went to Bala Baya for a dinner and had one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever enjoyed. The food was brilliant, we got the kebabs dumplings, fiery labneh, cauliflower steak, aubergine mess and our favourite, the cured halibut. All the food was delicious, with all the plates providing something uniquely brilliant.

The service was also fantastic, with very friendly staff that made sure we were well looked after and all our needs were met.

In general, a gorgeous experience I won’t be forgetting anytime soon- and I urge you to go as soon as you can! I can assure you you will leave delighted with your decision!

A very fine restaurant tucked away is a narrow street among other eateries. The atmosphere and the decor is simple but tasful. The food is exceptional. The hummus was different and very good. The humble cauliflower steak was elevated to a very tasty and delightful dish. The sea bass with fennel was just incredible. The service was quick and the staff pleasant and and friendly. Would definitely go there again for the wonderful sea bass

Food was great. We ordered the 'journey through the menu' as a team lunch. Loads of amazing dishes.  Make sure you're very hungry and have a good few hrs available when you go so you can enjoy the full experience! We took the desserts to go as we needed a food break and had to get back to the office

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Bala Baya

Definitelly overrated and over-priced! London is much better to see feet on the ground.

Fantastic staff and attraction.  Very convenient location and easy access.  This is a very busy area, but it is well signed and easy to navigate.  There are many services on site and you can enjoy the surroundings before and after the ride.  The ride itself is fantastic and offers wonderful views of London - especially if you are a picture taker.  The pricing is reasonable and you can also bundle with other attractions.  We did find this a bit confusing, until we were helped by a friendly staff member.    Well worth the time and cost. Amazing views of London especially the views from the top! Completely enjoyed the flight

Fantastic experience.  Amazing views of River Thames, houses of parliament etc.  Special birthday occasion for my lovely husband! we thoroughly enjoyed the ride.  Bought tickets on line, didn't queue for long.  The pods get pretty full up but people tend to move around so you can all take pictures from every angle.  Highly recommend.

It was a very pleasurable experience.
It looks huge just before you get on
Imagine being in a plane and being able to see everywhere clearly ? That's how it was!
Such great views from high up.
We got on a queue to get on it but it was a fast moving queue, we were on the queue for a little over 10 minutes and then we were on the London Eye!
It was great fun for the Jubilee weekend.
The kids loved it!
I loved it!
I would highly recommend it!!!

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Kensigton Gardens is my favourite park in London: so quiet for a Sunday morning walk and a paradise for birds and animals. Don't miss the Peter Pan statue!

The Italian Garden in Kensington Park is absolutely beautiful and kind of next to Hyde Park. A must-visit to take in the sun and weather on a good day. Plenty of benches to do some people-watching. Although a bit pricey, there are few better things than soft-serve ice cream with a chocolate flake while taking in the scenery!

It's so huge, it feels like it will take 2 days to cover the entire garden, may be I am exaggerating a little bit. It's worth a visit. Recommended to get a cycle or something so that you can quickly check out the entire area.

Very popular and well maintained park with a separate children's adventure playground. Good variety of ducks, geese and swans in the Round Pond.My only gripe is that I wish there were more benches to watch the birds from.You can also see lots of ring necked parakeets which will feed from your hand in one area.

Kensington Gardens

Very nice place, in a top area of ​​London, intimate and welcoming. The cuisine is excellent, we had an excellent brunch, especially compared with the average of the place. The staff is great, also the bar is excellent.

Excellent service from Chris. The food was lovely and the atmosphere was very welcoming. My friend had the Turkish eggs and she was provided with extra bread. Unfortunately the salt beef was out of stock but Chris recommended the chicken and ciabiata which was SO yummy! Very well seasoned. Definitely will come back again!!!

Always looks nice and very good service, even when busy. It was more decorative before the pandemic I felt but nice to relax slightly away from the main streets, especially when not very busy. Priced highly but I'd rather that then a different type of vibe. Food has always been tasty but portions a little lacking. Toilets have generally been quite clean. Cant fault it really, but I'd bring back the flowers and music although the latter may be because it is surrounded by a residential area.

Good location and Very well decorated. Food was not good.  Nothing special about the food. Not worth almost 20£ for an English breakfast. We payed 45£ for two coffees, English breakfast and Avocado toast. The server was a nice young man only thing it took almost 30 minutes for the food to come. Also when paying they brought us the bill but took them  15 minutes to collect the payment by card. I had to get up and go to the counter. Overall this place has a lot for improvement.

Drunch

Super fancy japanese restaurant in Soho set in a super cool location. Obviously, it's not cheap, but fair after all!

Best restaurant in London. The food was insane, and everything was so flavourful and unique. We loved every single dish. The waiter was amazing and explained all the dishes which would suit our dietary requirements as we required halal meat. He was very familiar with the menu and explained it all so well. We will definitely be coming back again because the the experience was so good. I will be recommending this place to all my friends.

Staff are lovely and super attentive. Best part of my visit there.

Food and drink was very good. For the portions for the price, there's better, but it's still good. Small note - eating a grilled fillet of salmon with chopsticks is a bit of a mission.

Atmosphere lively but no good if you want to talk.

We had a very pleasant culinary experience. Dani was our waiter for the evening and she provided very attentive service. Dani suggested a few food selections and we were happy that we listened to her advice. She explained every dish in detail and we felt the passion she has for her job! Also, Kassia was very friendly and ensured we have a great evening. The food was absolutely delicious and particularly dishes from the grill mouthwatering! Big Thanks you made our evening!

Chotto Matte London

Super nice food and drinks and beautiful atmosphere for a night in Notting Hill.

We didn’t have a booking but walked in and after a while the staff were able to get us a table for 4. We sat upstairs. They have a rooftop area but it is only open on sunny days.

The restaurant serves tapas style dishes to share. We ordered 3 dishes per person (1 main, 1 raw and 1 side) and shared with the table. Everything was delicious. We got: the grilled chicken, sea bream fish (amazing), zucchini with mint sauce  (my fave), sweet potatoes and raw octopus. By the end of it we were all full.

The staff were all extremely friendly and provided professional service. The drinks were delicious! We all ordered 2 alcoholic drinks each. Bill came to £280 for group of 4. Not the cheapest but amazing quality so worth it.

Came back to Gold for my girlfriend's birthday celebration. As always, this restaurant brings it. From the seating out in the courtyard to the generously sized dishes that taste amazing, it's a hit every time.

The Pulled beef and the cured beef are must try dishes (they change the menu a bit based on what's in season so don't wait too long) drink wise the house on fire or banana old fashioned is a can't miss. You won't regret a trip here.

Very good vibe and cool crowd (too cool for me) but a bit loud if you want to chat. The food was excellent. Service a bit stretched. Nice venue but probably wouldn’t return as noise levels but if an issue for me personally.

Leave me alone.

Claude

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