London culinary gem in Welling

“A great location situated right on the river with an upstairs terrace decorated nicely. The food looked like it had come from a Michelin star chef and tasted like it too! Our evening was made by the friendly staff who went out their way to accommodate us and invite us back. Shall definitely be returning!”

“Best fried chicken I have ever had. Not to mention that every dish is near perfection, the juices are freshly squeezed and the desserts leave you satisfied. I went here for my birthday and I would continue to come here at any chance I can get, also I would easily recommend it to friends and family.”

“What a cute little Italian restaurant. Fresh food. The coffee was delicious. We also had a calzone, it’s was big enough for two to share for lunch. Our waiter was as very attentive and funny. It felt like an Italian grandmother was about to walk in. Awesome family feeling. So many cheeses and meats to choose from also. Wish I had a limitless belly”

“A nice Sunday Lunch after a stroll around the scenic surroundings that Downe has to offer, cosy feel pub, with a big open fire to warm up beside, lovely food, good value for money, and pleasant staff, all washed down with a glass or two of wine!”

“I wanted to keep having more pork dumplings! They were heavenly. Difficult to find grilled squid in UK, so what great to find that too. The atmosphere and music was pleasant and relaxing. What a wonderful experience. Thank you”

“It’s not very often that I leave 5 stars but Happy Villa is certainly worthy of it. Was only passing and saw it was open so chanced it - the food was fresh, really tasty and surprised me on how good it was. Portion sizes were ample and the chicken satay was spot on - not greasy at all like some places and the sauce actually had peanut chucks in it. Would highly recommend you try this place out. They accept card but for a small fee.”

“Lovely restaurant with authentic French food and friendly staff. We had the steak for 2 with sides and it was delicious, huge and great value. The atmosphere downstairs is warm and cosy too.”

“I was recommended this place via the Michelin guide and the experience itself was pretty good. I think the overall experience would definitely improve if the weather was better as it was 30°C and there was no air conditioning at all. We were seated upstairs and we thought it would be cooler but we were incubating in the sun the whole meal. We all got a 2 course meal with 2 sides. In the attached pictures you'll see that we picked the starters, soya marinated salmon, chicken parfait, and lobster raviolo. For the mains we picked, chicken breast, salmon fillet, and the beef wellington. The starters all had a pretty strong salty taste to them that we might not be that used to but the mains were absolutely delicious. We had a bad experience with the lobster raviolo as we found multiple shell pieces. The chicken breast was tender and nicely cooked, the salmon was juicy and the puree complimented it well, the beef wellington honestly had such good flavor just by itself without the puree but with it added it was phenomenal. Another thing we noticed is that the menu shown online is actually different from the menu that we saw in the restaurant so the online version will probably need an update so people can look ahead into what they can order.”

“The staff here are the friendliest people I have ever met”

“Very helpful staff , good atmosphere great food , value for money, recommend.”

“Cafe this is an understatement. We regularly visit here for our work lunch. They have a great menu which covers all you could want. The food is cooked fresh to order with love and care. Their presentation is top class. The daily specials are varied and GREAT VALUE... Sirloin steak, onion rings, cherry tomatoes on the vine chips and a salad £8.50.”

“Spot on home delivery of the vegetarian roast !! I am a roast dinner expert , and everything about this door to door delivery was 5 star! Lovely staff on the phone and upon delivery! Very satisfied customer ! Cheers guys !”

“My husband and I celebrated our marriage at the pub in June, and the venue and everyone who works there were amazing! We wanted to say a huge thank you for such a great evening. They were very communicative, helped us plan the day, set up the beautiful room upstairs, provided great food and drink, and were a joy to have share our special day with!”

“The Blackfriar gets it's name as it was built on the site of an old monastery. When you walk in the first thing you do is look around you everywhere as it is stunning. It is part of the Nicholson chain of pubs so it does decent food, I had a vegetable&lentil pie and it set me up well for a day of drinking! In the 1960's The Blackfriar was nearly lost to redevelopment, which goes to show how fragile the future of pubs even the most historic can be. It is conveniently located across the road from...you guessed it Blackfriars Station, it is on the Thameslink or the London Underground.”

“Did not visit the club but only the food trucks inside. We were there quite early so at the beginning only those outside were open (Acklam is behind a fence) but it was worth waiting until 11 to step inside as there were much more interesting choices inside. I can especially recommend Afghani and Venezuelan stands. Both very authentic and fabulous.”

“Very tasty food and friendly staffs. Our favourite is the chicken shawarma wrap.”

“Absolutely lovely place. Really lovely food. Excellent staff and service. Really worth a visit.”

“Best chips in the area and the fish wasn’t greasy it was nice and crisp. Service was great - very friendly and accommodating, would definitely go back”

“I love this place! The service is impeccable, with the staff being friendly and accommodating. The food is amazing! Always busy so be prepared to wait. It's worth it though!”

“My all time favourite local. I've worked my way through the menu and it's all gorgeous, fresh and homemade. Best shakshuka of all time and huge fluffy pitta, portions are so generous I struggle to finish a meal. Friendly and helpful team.”

“Love the vibe at this place you do get that feeling of a family restaurant and when the English sun is out on a summers day you could almost forget you were in the UK. Staff are welcoming, helpful and friendly. The food is delicious. This will definitely become the go to place for Turkish cuisine.”

“Simply beautiful food with a great selection..only thing was I was spoilt for choice. Had a 12" prawn pizza and thought I'd only eat half rather than be greedy..but couldn't stop myself eating it all as it was so tasty.”

“Lovely , tasty Turkish food. Very reasonably priced. Will definitely visit again . Would highly recommend.”

“I enjoyed a lovely lunch meal and service. Prices are great here for what you get I would say, certainly not too expensive. My Nephew ordered the Iskender Kebab, and I ordered the Chicken Beyti which came with rice and salad. We had a little more than half, and we were both full, although it was delicious, we couldn’t finish off. Service was fast, but nothing to really complain about. Initial wait time was good, the service and staff were not too pushy but did come and ask us if we needed any help from time to time.”

“Live singer when we visited! (Friday), amazing food and great atmosphere”

“Great food and reasonably priced. Worth a try. Had a takeaway delivery. Food arrived within expected time and was piping hot. They also have a table service, not yet tried eating in but will do soon.”

“Have order from here only for the second time this evening but was not disappointed! Best curry we've had in Twickenham and great service. Arrived on time, hot, good portions and tasty. Will be our go to takeaway for a curry now!”

“Excellent food and reliable delivery. Honest people working here. When I accidentally overpaid for my takeaway the delivery driver came back and said did I really mean to give him such a large tip. The owner in particular is very nice and the food is very reasonably priced”

“Best Indian takeout ever. I’m a very regular customer and can’t fault them at all. Their customer service is excellent and the food has so much flavour and large portions for good prices. Staff on phone always helpful and delivery drivers always friendly. I love the range of Vegetarian options here too, so thank you. Would not order from anywhere else. I never order a Curry from anywhere else. Super fast delivery & delicious food at a good price. Look no further for your Indian food.”