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... continue to be a bit up and down. We liked the look of Itto (61 SGR) and ventured in after a long day when we were too exhausted to cook. Mistake. There was only one other occupied table but the two waiting staff seemed completely distracted. Took our drinks order then disappeared. Asked for the wine we ordered. Twice. One of them eventually brought a different bottle. Went away to get the right one. Started doing something different. The food similarly was slow. What was really a shame was that it eventually appeared and was actually rather good! But by that time we were both exasperated and starving so it was a pretty unenjoyable meal. To make matters worse, their billing system automatically includes 12.5% for 'service', but their machine ALSO asks if you want to add a gratuity. It felt like we were being scammed. And the waiting person then positively rude when we declined to add an additional amount.
We used to be fans of Que Me, but their service similarly went rather downhill and we had one unfortunate experience when meals for two of us arrived while the other was waiting another half hour.
Granary Thai we would be much more positive about, though you might want to be cautious if you have allergies. The food tastes really good but is definitely high-salt.
And Petek remains absolutely reliable, very friendly people, excellent food, reasonable prices.
We used to be fans of Que Me, but their service similarly went rather downhill and we had one unfortunate experience when meals for two of us arrived while the other was waiting another half hour.
Granary Thai we would be much more positive about, though you might want to be cautious if you have allergies. The food tastes really good but is definitely high-salt.
And Petek remains absolutely reliable, very friendly people, excellent food, reasonable prices.
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Have you tried Q&T? It's another winner.
I don't know how they run it so well but it seems busier then ever to me.
I've been trying lasagne in different restaurants of late (living dangerously) and their one is the best!
I've been rather disappointed with the roasts at the local pubs lately. The parsnip I got from the dairy would have been better served as a drum stick!
With apologies to long-time followers of this site who recall Hana Maria's previous incarnation, I'm genuinely told that it has THE BEST PIZZA IN STROUD GREEN, though have yet to try it. Any recent opinions?
While I'm here - the vegan burger at the Brave Sir Robin is superb, as is their vegan take on loaded fries.
Piccolo Diavolo is where I’ve eaten most when dining locally. It’s been reliably good. I’ve rarely eaten at Pappagone simply because it’s so noisy there (large floor area but low ceiling?), but the food was good when I last tried it. ( @_bee , did someone there really make a comment about someone’s skin colour???)
Hana Maria’s pizza was adequate for my tastes; La Saporita’s (Tollington Park) make the best base and would be very good if they used decent quality olives rather what seems to have come out of a can.
The guy in Diavolo told me he is moving for more space as opposed to location.
That waitress is friendly alright, she reminds me of the 'ladettes' you used to get in the 90's like Zoe Ball, she's probably just trying to cheer you up gramps!
https://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/news/national-hemp-service-jeremy-corbyn-s-son-tommy-to-open-first-all-hemp-shop-in-stroud-green-road-1-6212278
I can't think which other unit it would be.