Drinks pairing guide in London

“Such a great experience eating here. Amazing truly authentic Italian food. The tiramisu was the best we have ever eaten. Such great accommodation and service. Such a beautiful little gem in London.”

“Honestly the best food I’ve had in a long time; the seafood was so fresh and delicious and the cocktails yummm! Loved the scallops, king prawns and sangria! Recommend highly.”

“I visited in Jan as a treat because my friend was moving out of London and wanted to try this. This review is well overdue. I don't want to say too much that might ruin the experience but we had a fantastic time. Loseing your sense of sight for the meal allows all your other senses to come alive. I'm usually a slow eater and my partner is the fast eater but in the dark our behaviour totally changed, I became the quick eater!. You get a choice of veg, meat or fish menu and you have no idea what will turn up on the plate, so try to order from the same menu so that you guys can try to guess what you're all eating!. The food tasted delicious, the wine pairings and cocktail were excellent too. Our host Ghow was fantastic! As was the lady downstairs who gave us a lovely momento book and a complimentary cocktail downstairs. I can't rave about this place enough, a worthwhile business employing differently abled people, excellent food and excellent service. These types of places make dinning out a pleasure and memorable experience!”

“First time here.. and wow... Super friendly service. Asked for specials and had some incredible off-menu wings that they had been experimenting with. Incredible. And the main items on the menu are real soul food - straight the heart. Will definitely be back. Specials are normally Friday nights and weekends. (And for me Wednesday evening coz they are incredible) Yummers alert.”

“Lovely new shop. They open at 10:00 but we were outside much earlier and without hesitation the lady unlocked the front door to let us in. Italian and Japanese deli. Everything looked fresh and the smells were making me hungry. We bought some pasta and sauces to give as a gift. We will go back for more and will try the tasting evenings they have.”

“I met Masood, the general manager here, he made sure we had a great stay. Thank you Masood for everything. The food was really nice: I suggest the lamb shank, it's delicious!”

“A wonderful new addition to Hildreth Street! So many beers to choose from and super friendly staff to help you find what you like. There’s also a big range of interesting wine, spirits and cider.”

“A lovely bar with a fantastic choice of exquisite cocktails, wines and beers. The smiling and knowledgeable staff add to the pleasure of spending quality drinking time in this wonderful establishment. Now that I have discovered it, I shall be returning as often as possible.”

“Really friendly and informed staff that will help you find the perfect wine, and talk you through their tasting notes so you get what you're after, no up sell or miss sell. Great selection of craft beer and table snacks too. This was what I purchased today, they hit the nail on the head with what I was after:”

“Fast food can be good food. Freshly made chicken Katsu curry that was hot and tasty. Miso soup was generous in size and packed with flavour. Chicken was halal too, which was fantastic.”

“I don't know how to describe how delicious the main courses were here! Four of us chose different things and loved them all. This one is a pork dish with a plum sauce. Excellent service and love the decor too. Oh yes, and the best thing was the bread with egg and cheese in the middle!”

“Brett is the wine guru we saw. We got a full on lesson on wine terms and how to choose a wine we'd like. It was a great experience and his expertise was truly appreciated!”

“Lovely little cafe / wine bar in Highgate Village. Nice coffee and a great selection of wines. Super friendly staff too! Perfect 10/10”

“Fantastic stock of some of the very best new-generation craft beers from UK and further afield, plus incredibly enthusiastic, knowledgable staff - a winning combination. And very good value, interesting wine by the bottle. A winning combination, lucky to have it in the area!”

“Best Sunday roast in London! If you like meet this is the place. Even the bloody Mary has a meaty hint, thick and punchy. We had the all in Sunday roast, and totally recommend it for a party of more than 2. The meat was exquisite but the veggies and potatoes were better than any other place in London! Don’t be put off by the gravy, it’s thinness is overcome by its rich flavour.”

“Best place I have visited in a long long time. I have travelled 2 hours to that area and best part was popping by this restaurant unexpectedly and having lunch. Felt like visiting a close family home and having the best food EVER! Their pizza oven, piano, Italian design… their pizza is the best and that strong Italian coffee… so happy I have bought cookies at the Casereccio as if we would live any closer I would buy them way more often. If I’m ever in that area again, I will definitely go back!”

“On Friday 24th Feb, a small group of us had dinner at Studio Five. The food and service were excellent - honestly, I couldn't fault it. The place was fairly empty, but that was fine for us. We were served by a lady, Tina - she was outstanding. I would definitely revisit.”

“Delicious Italian place! We are glad we found such a great place in London. Food is amazing and portions are generous. The pasta is home made which definitely increases the value of this place. Prices are reasonable. I can’t wait to come back again!”

“A lovely, authentic, cosy place with great atmosphere and very friendly staff. There's real Italian food including delicious pizzas prepared in a wood-fired oven - with unhurried but attentive service, what's not to like! Oh, and it's family friendly and frequented by the Italian community too.”

“Exceptionally good! Food is unique and delicious. The wine list is brief but perfect. The staff are smiley and knowledgeable. We dined upstairs, but downstairs looks as great. Get yourselves over for a great evening!”

“Incredible tasting menu with such personal and friendly service. Wine pairing was perfect for our anniversary dinner!”

“Perfect Sunday lunch - pig belly cooked to perfection, accompanied with a tasty lamb shoulder croquette for starters. Staff were friendly and cocktails were on point. I’ll definitely be back.”

“Amongst the best burgers in London. The beer is good, the vibe is chilled, and the pub quiz is refreshingly silly. A much-needed, high-quality independent option in Bromley.”

“Cheap wine for the Mrs. The Mrs left delighted, which means she's nice to me and doesn't shout too loud - so what's not to like! Easy to select, quick to get served (I don't queue unless there is a REALLY good reason - we're short staffed won't do it!) and we could drive right in to the front of the premises to load up! Cool!”

“Great service, very knowledgeable and selection is good! Will come back. They do wine samples on Friday and Saturday :)”

“Such a helpful branch. We are ordering our wine through the Swansea branch for our wedding and they advised us we could go into our local branch and taste some wines. Jim the store manager was so helpful and knowledgeable making the whole experience really easy and enjoyable! We have got some great wines now as well!”

“Lovely service at this store, I had a trolley full of crates of beer and was about to get an Uber as I don't drive. The lady who served me said she was doing a local delivery and could drop them to me within the hour instead. Very kind and generous.”

“Great selection of craft beers and soft drinks. They also have a humidor with top end cigars.”

“Walked past this place for months without going in and was so glad I finally did last week. The pizza was great, atmosphere calm and laid back, and a good selection of beers on tap. The staff were really friendly too. It's really everything I could want in a local spot.”

“Had a bit of a rubbish date this evening, it ended long before I'd planned so I had a lot of time on my hands and nowhere to put it! To cheer myself up I thought I'd take myself for dinner and really just walked in here at random. Staff were absolutely lovely, and attentive, the food was totally incredible, and even the house wine just hit the spot perfectly! Definitely recommend, ended up pulling victory from the Jaws of defeat!”