Meals for special occasions in London

“Super knowledgeable staff. Great wine and beer selection and some cool pre-mixed drinks.”

“This used to be my number 1 pizza takeaway when I was living in the area. They do amazingly tasty pizzas and are super friendly! They've come such a long way since they started doing business during the pandemic. Would love to come back there and grab a bite!”

“Have dined a number of times and never been disappointed. As it was bonfire night a friend and I decided to get a takeaway. The food was beautiful, hot, with all the right spices, making it the same as if dined in. What was exceptional was that 2/3 minutes after opening the takeaway bag I realised that one item was incorrect but as we liked this starter anyway we decided not to bother to do anything. However the phone went and panorama rang, full of apologies and sent a driver out with the item we had ordered. I said it didn’t matter but they insisted. I thought this was great customer service. Amazing food, never disappointed completed with great customer service by lovely people”

“We stumbled across this Italian gem whilst looking for a bite to eat ahead of the Varsity Hockey match at the Olympic Hockey arena. We were warmly greeted by owner Matteo, and we immediately felt comfortable. We had cheese burgers and chips, which were delicious as you would expect from a master butcher. I had a pint of the on tap IPA, which was super refreshing. Great shop, with onsite butcher, deli, wine, and beer for sale. Wish we lived closer. The locals are spoilt with this exceptional establishment right on their doorsteps.”

“The pizzas were absolutely delicious and so were our starters. Lovely warm atmosphere and the guy that served us was really nice. All in all a highly enjoyable evening at this establishment.”

“Probably one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve ever been to. They have a great mix of dishes, some of the usual suspects, and lots of specials. Our food was delicious, every mouthful was a pleasure. Definitely worth a visit”

“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.”

“Just moved to the area and was in need of a good local coffee shop and Balcone is incredible. Not only do they make incredible coffee, they stock lots of different roasters on rotation. Being able to pick up Cat and Cloud (at a super reasonable price) is incredible!”

“It was the best Omakase experience in my life. Start with the clam soup which had already made me super satisfied!! Highly recommended!”

“Best of the best! I have ordered flowers from Flower Box London multiple times. Next day delivery, beautiful flowers, amazing customer support 24/7. Highly recommended!”

“I ordered here for the first time and I loved the food. The brown stew fish was so delicious and flavoursome, the rice and peas were tasty, the steamed vegetables were enjoyable and the dumpling was good. The dumpling was thrown in for free which was a nice touch. The portion sizes are very generous, really good value for money. I phoned the restaurant to see if the rice and peas were included with the brown stew fish and the woman on the phone was really warm and friendly. I've tried many Caribbean takeaways in East London and this one is by far the best. I would highly recommend!”

“The absolute BEST Turkish in the UK, follow ups are Super, Best & Umit 2000!”

“I have to say, I enjoyed every single bite of the meal. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Atmosphere is chill and cool but the staff is also really friendly. The dishes are well presented and the food is delicious. Service was delightful and very professional. 10/10”

“Excellent Indian food - portions aren’t very big but the flavors are spot on. Love the laziz pasanda, the bhindi achari, the lotus stem chaat and the mango lassi. Good service and cute decor. Will be back!”

“It is amazing! I had opportunities to eat sushi in many places, but here … speechless. Qualitative, interesting combinations and fresh food. Anastasia - manager, was so nice and advised us what are the greatest options- she really knows this cuisine! Strongly recommended.”

“Love the place, food is always great!”

“Food was delicious, sauces were amazing, offered us extra too, staff were friendly, gave me salam, thanked us for coming, offered extra sweets at the end, Monday half price offer, free drink/dessert with steak, buy 2 get 1 starter free. Ribs, king prawns, lamb chops, steak, chicken, sausages so good!”

“One of the best Turkish kebab shop in Barking/Ilford. The food is absolutely Delicious, friendly staff. Not much seating area. I highly recommend it.”

“We love Roti and fried chicken !!! Thai flavour with creativity. The only thing we are not a fan so much is the curry base, far TOO SWEET. It kind of shadow the good mixing fresh spices. Overall we are happy with their creation and will come back to try more.”

“French charm, exquisite cuisine, great service. It feels almost like a time travel. It takes you to good old times, somewhere in Paris. The noise of the city is left outside. Nice and cozy interior. Attentive staff. Top quality French cuisine. Feels very authentic. They do Canard de Rouen a la Presse, which is quite rare these days. I had their signature Simmenthal beef tartare. It is skillfully prepared at the table. We had it medium spicy and it was out of this world. The taste, the texture is just a perfection. I also ordered Agneau en Croûte or Lamb Wellington which was an absolute delight. Another dish mastered to a perfection. At one moment I had an illusion of being a jury member at the French cuisine competition and served with a champion dish. Wine list is well balanced and I liked it had some fine half-bottles as well. The only remark I have is for the plateau de fromages. I wish the selection of cheese could be even better. My strong recommendation for anyone looking for an old fashioned small French restaurant in London. And sincere thanks to the team.”

“Lively choice of British and eastern European food good friendly staff.always time for a chat.”

“Great food and atmoshere.Very helpful waiters.And you can take your own booze!!”

“Small place with wonderful service and delicious food. The sharing platters are very generous for the price.”

“I celebrated my 30th Birthday at Masq London! I had an amazing time and everything ran so smoothly! From the dinner to the party! Would definitely use Masq London again for further events. The staff were very attentive and accommodating and made my guests feel welcome! Thank you Masq London. Jessica”

“Absolutely amazing service and venue this morning when a group of us went there for breakfast. The Manager, Candice took our order with two of us having allergies. She was extremely friendly and helpful. With it being two of our birthdays, she got us a complimentary drink and dessert each. Would highly recommend. The food was fantastic.”

“Had an AMAZING breakfast last week. The fresh juices are delicious. The bacon was perfectly cooked, really nice sausages, hash browns were perfect… 10/10. We came here as me and my partner were visiting his parents and they recommended it to us. Hands down the best breakfast we have had. The staff are all extremely friendly too and gave great service. Will definitely come again next time we’re in London”

“Nice place nice atmosphere one of the ladies behind the bar was called Jane so friendly and helpful wonderfully!”

“Small hotel near a London center and city. Room is providing everything you need and were clean and perfectly prepared for our arrival. Service always with smile on face were helpful and kind. We used it for our weekend trip to London And the location is awesome. You have underground station just behind the hotel and for example to big Ben it's like 5 stops. We take room without window because we like to sleep in quite and to be honest best decision ever.”

“This is my local cafe and I'm sure when I say they do the best breakfast in Leyton. I appreciate how quick they are with the food and how many other options they have on the menu.”

“This restaurant is perfect in every way. Have been three times now, either sharing a few dishes for a quick lunch or having a more formal dinner. The food is faultless, atmosphere is wonderful day or night, and the service makes every visit a pleasure.”