Harden's survey result
Summary
Barry & Patricia Hilton’s “buzzing and deservedly popular” trio thrive on their “interesting” and “reasonably priced” small plates from an “evolved eastern Mediterranean menu” of “very tasty and well flavoured dishes, which show that simple combinations of good fresh ingredients are all you need”; and it’s accompanied by an “eclectic and unusual list of wines” from the same region. The original South Kensington venue opened 10 years ago, followed by branches in Queensway and, last year, Farringdon. Top Menu Tip – “the apple, mint and pomegranate salad is especially effective”.
Summary
“Interesting and tasty small plates” – “sort of evolved eastern Mediterranean” – is backed up by a “short and eclectic wine list” focused on the same region at Barry & Patricia Hamilton’s Levantine duo in Queensway and South Kensington. With its “fast, efficient service”, the latter is a “good place for pre-Albert Hall dining”. Top Menu Tip – for brunch, “the Turkish breakfast (halloumi, merguez, baked eggs, spicy tomato crush, pitta bread)”.
Summary
“Ever-reliable, ultra-tasty sharing plates” and “brisk but jolly service” are the order of the day at “this buzzy South Ken local” (and its Queensway offshoot) from Barry & Patricia Hamilton. The “interesting” mix of Greek and Middle Eastern cuisines is backed up by a “very different wine list – Lebanese, Macedonian, Greek, Armenian”.
Summary
“Delicious food from the Levant, served with charm” has earned an enthusiastic following for Barry and Patricia Hilton’s “interesting Middle Eastern” bistros: particularly the original, tucked away in South Kensington’s ‘Little France’ in a quirky modernised unit with a Scandi-meets-North-Africa vibe. A thumbs-up too for its newer, year-old Queensway branch.
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