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Start with a delicate scallop puree, then move on to the bold sweet and sour flavours of Mali duck, cooked with mango puree, yoghurt, tamarind, garlic and ginger. An excellent wine list and friendly service.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18923 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18597
I have going there for the last four years, but I would advise anyone wanting the Middle Eastern experience to go elsewhere.

They effectively ruined one of the most important days of our life.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18597 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17849 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17849 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17685
This is the home of St. Jamie Oliver's original Fifteen restaurant but also featured in the execrable film, Closer. A door on the left-hand side of the street labelled Westland Place Studios, between the fireplace shop and an old piping company premises, was the Julia Roberts character's front door in the vacuous, self-regarding snorefest.

In this scene, Jude Law's character makes a reference to going to "the pub round the corner". He was talking about the Eagle, a pleasant old boozer behind the Shepherdess Cafe, that features, along with City Road, in a less well-known verse of the nursery rhyme, Pop Goes the Weasel.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17685 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17664 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17664 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16737 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16737 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16628
Thanks to a new refurbishment the Spice now looks like a slightly garish, eccentric Highland mansion, and it's extra-cosy for sinking winter pints. And best of all the pub's attractions? Three words: Sticky. Toffee. Pudding.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16628 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16558 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16558 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16537 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16537 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16490
Informal atmosphere, yet understatedly stylish and elegant. Loved it so much we chose it as the venue for our wedding reception meal. We couldn't have wished for a better organised and efficient team to take away every stress - I cannot recommend this place more highly.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16490 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15895
Fantastically fresh food, cooked in an open kitchen in front of you, and they do not use artificial food colouring and use fish from sustainable sources. Their lamb chops are to die for, and the Tandoori Raan (leg of lamb) is the best I ever had, and to top it up the chocolate milkshakes (Jay Rayner's recommendation in Observer) were spot on.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15895 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15843 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15843 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15797
No taste of coconut in coconut rice! Tasteless prawns.

Very disappointing evening considering the location and high prices.

Food needs to match the wonderful décor.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15797