Cafe Med - Loudoun Road in City of London, Westminster

We were waiting for a friend to finish work nearby and stopped for a quick drink. Unplanned and underdressed so we sat outside and the staff were so friendly and made us feel so welcome we stayed for a few and ordered some snacky food. (antipasti platter, halloumi bites and fries). The friendly owner chatted to us about his time living in Italy and his knowledge of authentic cuisine was evident in the dishes. Much bigger portions than anticipated, lovely quality Italian produce, hot and fresh side dishes and service was quick and attentive. Happy to have discovered this little gem and will be back for a proper visit soon!

I was under the impression that this was going to be a very nice place to eat. Was at a family party and the Calamari starter was chosen by quite a few guests. It was awful , very chewy no taste and it was like chewing rubber bands. No one could eat it and one guest sent it back. The salmon was beautiful , exceptionally nice , 2 pieces of asparagus which were ok , the chips were nothing like ive ever had , hard burnt matchsticks! The steak medallions were just chewy. The apple crumble was very nice. It was a mixture of good and bad. Not sure if i would try it again!

My first visit. Glass of Chianti 175ml for £14! I chose the calves liver. It wasn’t wholly delicious as the liver tasted of old oil/fat. However it also was a really tiny portion for £20. I couldn’t eat the huge portion of onions as I’m diabetic and they were caramelised. I was hoping for cheese or fruit to quell my hunger but the restaurant offered neither. The restaurant did reduce the bill by £6. All in all very disappointing with focus more on profit than happy diners.

The food was very disappointing, my wife started with bruschetta, which was a hard piece of toast with some tomatoes on top. Tasteless. Her main course was crispy duck salad. This was very small, the duck wasn’t crispy and it all came in a vinegar sauce. The dish was sent back and the duck was crispier when it returned but really not good enough. The service was also quite poor and no attempt was made to ask if the dish was better the second time. We will not be returning

Thanks to Nicole ryita Anita for fantastic service for 11 difficult people. Wide ranging menu. Extraordinary chips with almost everything. Great steaks. All in a warm environment with an enormous terrace if the sun ever shines. We have gone there for years and continue to leave happy.

I had 60 guests for my wife's special birthday. The food was great, and so were the staff. Cannot praise it highly enough

I have just held a party for 20 people at this superb restaurant. Nothing was too much trouble for these people and they delivered everything that they promised and more. They catered for a 4 year little boy with sever eating allergies beautifully. The food was exquisite and the service, friendly prompt and efficent remebering what each person was having and when the bill did come, it was not a shock. Thank you to all for making it a very special day. I cannot recomend this restaurant highly enough!! Nigel

I was in Cafe Med last Friday by myself he fire with my Tigers prawns. Loved the evenging. 👍 Will go back when I can . X

We visited the restaurant for a birthday celebration. Although we were a large group the food was served to everyone at the same time. The food was excellent and everyone enjoyed themselves. Would highly recommend.

We invited our friends and family to cafe Med on New Year’s Day for a birthday celebration. The food was brilliant, the service outstanding and the general vibe was such fun. The staff could not be more helpful or more friendly. We were a large group and everyone enjoyed their food. I would highly recommend this restaurant; whether you visit on your own for a quiet meal or with friends it is fantastic.

My family and I visit regularly and the food has consistently been excellent. Particularly love the schnitzel, halloumi bites, burger and huge portion of fries 🥰 The staff are lovely and we always have a great experience.

Very nice outside terrace, service pretty good. Food was very hit and miss: chips were great, calves liver ok, salmon superfood was bland and unimaginative and salmon way overcooked, halloumi salad lacking in halloumi, tiramisu way too creamy. Generally, food is ok'ish at best, could and should be way better. Decent range of wines but prices are on the expensive sidebar for what they are. Bloody Mary was awful. Great place to meet and chat with friends, but don't expect to be blown away with the food.

The service was great friendly helpful and efficient, The menu was comprehensive with a few dishes that are not so commonly available There is definitely a genuine effort to offer Italian cuisine.

This upscale cafe serves as the perfect place for a drink in the evening with great seating - outdoors or indoors . Generally popular with the all age groups it is convenient to walk down for a. Lovely evening , lunch or dinner . I went there for a drink with my granddaughter and found it a perfect place for a drink . The rates are competitive . There is not much in food for a strict vegetarian but few option can workout . Recommended .

Saturday night at Cafe Med was hectic however that did not effect the service or the delicious food. We were a party of six and everyone was very happy with their food.

I would highly recommend Cafe Med for a ‘special’ occasion , lunch or dinner . My contacts, Rosey and Katarina made up part of a fantastic team. The service and food were outstanding ,delivered by Rosey on the day. Both ladies were amazing to deal with, being adaptable for change of date due to Covid , and answering any questions about dietary requirements etc. Nothing for them was a problem . The private dining room is lovely with comfortable chairs, large windows, and lovely artwork painted on the walls. The set menu had a great choice ,was fantastic value for money and absolutely delicious . A wonderful time was had by all. Thank you Cafe Med it was absolutely perfect .⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Whatever I write here will make no difference to Cafe Med, they have a great spot in St Johns Wood, free parking and they have the same (looking) regulars, day after day. But what a wasted opportunity! The food today was OK...only OK. The calamari starter was fine, I expected it to be battered, but what I received was alright. The hamburger main course was definitely below par - really could have had far better at GBK at half the price. Their famous chips were fairly soggy- I did mention this to the staff and they offered a new plate, but I declined. My Mum had the salmon fish cake which she said wasn't great. But finally the banoffee pie - was a good as it's always been , phew! The service was great

This restaurant has been a little up and down in the past but on Saturday the food was delicious. Soup hot and tasty, tuna starter delicious, grilled liver raved about and the creamy caramel dessert absolutely yummy and shared by two of us.

I dined here last week with three friends and really enjoyed it. It was easy to park which is a bonus for London. I started with delicious soup and had liver for my main course, both were excellent. My companions had different dishes and enjoyed their choices too. Our waitress was delightful, very friendly and efficient. My first visit here but I’ll be back as it was a great experience all round.

Rang to ask for a table at 5.45pm on a Saturday and was told flatly “no”. I expressed incredulously they could be that busy at that time and the lady on the ‘phone shouted at me that she had a private booking upstairs and I could come on Sunday instead! It’s not that wonder of a restaurant but it’s local and usually empty with decent reasonably priced food - chips mainly. What odd service for a local business in a residential area. If you are too tired to take bookings, deal with the future ones via the answerphone as also directed when feeling “calmer”. Won’t be going back.

Lovely neighborhood restaurant, with off street parking and a large covered terrace, with heaters. They even offered us blankets.Warm bread to start. Grilled calamari with rocket to start, as well as tuna tataki with light wasabi. Both great.Main was lamb cutlets, with a bed of puy lentil, black olives and goats cheese.Other main was a Morrocan inspired chicken with a zingy yoghurt side.Puddings are huge... definitely a sharer. We had the tirimasu and a banofee pie, both very good.Three courses with wine and service included, around £100.

First meal since eating allowed on terrace. Felt very safe with awning and heaters. Lovely meal with good service. All the other dinners behaved themselves

As I write this, we are still in lockdown, and restaurants won't open for another month. But it didn't stop this local eatery from donating great food for our local charity project which supports the homeless and elderly. Ray, Nick and the team provided 25 freshly made soups and a main course of pasta with a Mediterranean tomato and vegetable sauce. The quality of ingredients was superb and was much appreciated.It's great to have neighbourhood restaurants, who may be struggling themselves in this crisis, still willing to help those less fortunate.

We were looking for a restaurant to celebrate my daughters birthday where we could eat outside to comply with tier 2 rules. Great set up with heaters with huge umbrellas. Very busy outside area. Good service and good food.

Their slogan is ‘good food nice people’ Nothing is further from the truth. The service was extremely slow , the staff were surly and we received bad service. The food was very mediocre.

Sentimos que este lugar era claramente normalito. Es una pena porque el personal era muy agradable y el vino no estaba mal, pero la comida era muy básica, mediocre y sosa. Tan pronto como dejaron los platos, supimos que el restaurante no era del calibre que esperábamos para un barrio tan lujoso. En esencia, deberían aumentar sus precios en 2 por plato y aumentar su juego para proporcionar algo con sabor. No volveremos.

We had a fantastic dinner here last Saturday evening, managed to get a reservation on the day. The food and drinks were amazing, staff super helpful and good service and we had a table outside to top it off. Would highy recommend this place.

Comimos (grupo de 6) afuera en una cálida noche de verano y la comida y el servicio fueron buenos en general. Los miércoles hay un 50% de descuento en vinos y bebidas alcohólicas, lo que lo convierte en un lugar popular para los lugareños. Desafortunadamente, la gerencia no parece haber oído hablar de covid y las mesas están bastante juntas, el personal no usa cubiertas para la cara, los menús se reutilizan y no parece haber desinfectantes u otro equipo de protección personal alrededor, aunque es posible que hayan estado adentro . Una gran fiesta estaba celebrando el cumpleaños de alguien y se cantó en voz alta "Feliz cumpleaños" para que todos lo escucharan. Un perro cansado decidió sumarse a las celebraciones y estuvo desatándose entre mesas durante gran parte de la velada.Como dije anteriormente, la comida y el servicio estaban bien, si no eran particularmente especiales y los precios eran razonables, pero la falta de conocimiento de las precauciones de covid que deberían haberse tomado fue desconcertante y nos dejó a todos algo incómodos e incómodos, especialmente porque este era nuestro primer aventurarse a un restaurante en 4 meses.

Escuché cosas agradables sobre este restaurante y tienen en el menú 3 artículos. Me gustan especialmente las hamburguesas cocinadas como te gustan los stroganoff y los pasteles de salmón.Mi esposa y yo decidimos que lo único sensato era pedir los pasteles y hamburguesas de salmón hechos en casa y dividirlos y, en cuanto a cualquier salmón, se convertía en una pulpa.y la hamburguesa mediana rara cocinada para que parezca minúsculaLa próxima vez tiene que ser el stroganoff El plato de gambas estaba delicioso y nuestros compañeros de pollo asado dieron en el clavoBebidas entregadas incorrectamente pero rectificadas sin problema, por lo que el servicio es discretamente agradable

Reservé este restaurante ya que tenía una habitación privada arriba y como éramos 11 y era una fiesta de cumpleaños pensé que funcionaría bien.La habitación era perfecta ya que la mesa era redonda, que a menudo es difícil de encontrar. Teníamos nuestro propio personal de espera para cuidar de nosotros.La comida era deliciosa y servida de manera oportuna. La orden fue acertada y el personal acertó. Nos quedamos fuera bienvenidos pero al personal no parecía importarle.No me puedo quejar de la noche y definitivamente regresaría. Gracias al restaurante por una noche encantadora.

Fui para una cena familiar y como era mi primera visita aquí, me encantó el ambiente del lugar donde puedes sentarte en un hermoso patio o en el elegante comedor. ¡Obtuve el especial del día que era el pez espada con verduras y papas fritas recién cortadas! ¡El sabor de todo definitivamente me hará pedirle a mi familia que me lleve de regreso antes de que regrese a los Estados Unidos! Necesito decir que el vino merlot era excelente y la canela ¡Apple Crumble con helado de vainilla fue una delicia apetitosa! El servicio no era tan bueno como quería, pero la comida me hará querer volver!

Anteriormente visité a mediados de la semana y me senté en el interior, pero se recuperó en una tarde soleada de domingo y agradeció el servicio amable y eficiente. Gran variedad de entrantes y platos principales de carne y pescado seguidos de sabrosos postres. Nada de esto protagonizó Michelin, pero las porciones razonables a precios de punto

We took over the private room upstairs for a birthday party and must say that everyone commented on how nice the room had been laid out, the impeccable service by the staff and quality of the food. There are several set menus to suit your pocket all of which are very good. If you thinking of a location for a party or just want a nice meal, which is not cordon bleu then I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Nice spot for alfresco lunch with a dog. Two of shared 4 dishes and a glass of wine each. Fast despite being out of main lunchtime. Loved the burrata with juicy little tomatoes and chilli prawns which were fresh and succulent. Good, plump asparagus. I'd give the hummus/ taramasalata with pita bread a miss next time, nothing special

We had a small family lunch party for 24 people in the upstairs room and it was faultless. The food was excellent and the service impeccable. We chose the most expensive of the three set menus and were not disappointed. The room is beautiful and airy too. Rosie was very helpful indeed when organising it all.

In the area on business & did not know local restaurants so chose this one on menu & reviews. Great place would definitely return good service great food at a reasonable price especially for London

No he estado aquí por un tiempo tan interesado en ver cómo están las cosas. Nos sentamos rápidamente y nos ofrecieron bebidas. Menú decente de pub. Lamentablemente el especial de cordero ya había sido borrado del menú. ¡La muy agradable gerente dijo que habían tenido un día ocupado!Dicho esto, había mucho para todos los comensales. La hamburguesa era excelente! Incluso lograron compartir el pastel de banofee que estaba delicioso. Los precios razonables en un ambiente relajado aún lo convierten en un favorito local. ¡Volveremos!

Had a nice meal here catching up with old friends. We all had different main courses and all enjoyed them. I had the sea bass on wilted spinach and it was very good. Huge basket of chips to share were really good. Nice decor, good service. We all agreed to return soon.

Dos camareros - Dedin y en particular Iván fueron muy buenos. Se tomaron su tiempo para atender la mesa y ofrecer un buen servicio con una sonrisa. Ivan dio recomendaciones del menú y fue un gran conversador y educado. Tuve la lubina que deliciosa. El ambiente era acogedor y perfecto para la temporada. Gracias Ivan y Dedin.

Very pleasant Saturday family lunch. Food good pubby, service friendly if a little slow at times but acceptable.

I went for dinner with some friends had great food with great service... cant complain about anything!

The food was out of this world, the service matched it and the restaurant itself was truly wonderful. I was full up and fully satisfied :)

In ambiance, Cafe Med is as Sf John’s Wood chic as they come. Unfortunately, the food and service are only mediocre. My wife loved her salad, but my burger was cooked medium, although I ordered medium rare. The bread was quite good. Service was inattentive.

We went for a Sunday brunch. Nice breeze flowing through the restaurant and good outdoor seating. Fodd could have been a bit tastier. Salads needed some more seasoning or a bit of zest. The risotto was too much like porridge. Staff were friendly and helpful

Hemos ido al café Med en varias ocasiones y siempre he tenido una buena comida.

El restaurante tiene una gran terraza exterior y también es muy acogedor dentro de la

Situated in Loudoun Road, St. Johns wood. Plenty of parking in and around the restaurant.

Had a lovely Saturday lunch here. The food was amazing!! I had Prawn Terracotta, it was a taste sensation. My daughter had halumi salad. Will defiantly eat here again.

Fuimos para el cumpleaños de mi madre en leyes 80th y reservé una habitación privada. Lo primero que noté fue que estaba en el piso de la calle 1 y mi suegra y mi suegro no son sus pies, así que fue un poco de subir y especialmente a la wc que está dos pisos más abajo. También hay un wc en el pasillo medio pero no hay señal, así que no sé que es un wc. Pensé que iban a tener experiencias, pero ahora que todos sabemos. La comida y el servicio era muy bueno, pero en un punto, el camarero nos preguntó cómo su servicio era que nunca he tenido antes y me pareció un poco extraño. En general, una buena comida, pero yo no diría que fue excepcional para el precio. Supongo que eso es lo que pasa cuando comes en la calle. John's Wood.

Nos reunimos con amigos aquí la última semana. Tienen una habitación privada de arriba que es una gran ventaja. El servicio era genial. Tuvimos por lo menos una persona esperando por nosotros en todo momento.

A nice restaurant in a very quiet area of Northern London, near Regent's Park. There is a broad choice of food, including the day proposals which are definitely recommended (we had a wonderful tuna steak). The desserts are also nice. Strongly suggested!

He estado tres veces, la más reciente en noviembre. Este es un gran lugar si sabes lo que te esperas. No es un pub, pero no es un restaurante. Una especie de híbrido, pero más de un restaurante. Gran zona exterior para el verano (siempre ocupado en un día agradable). Bastante amplia dentro, así no te sientes apretado. El servicio es bueno y el trabajo. Frente a la comida, no es una cena elegante o comedor, muy especial, pero es muy sólido, de buena calidad y a un precio razonablemente bien comida (algunas cosas mejor que otros) y funciona perfectamente como un restaurante local. Quizás poco exclusivo para una "no apetece cocinar la noche" pero solo y una buena opción para cualquiera que esté en la zona, sea parejas o con amigos.

I chose my starter in particular, as it is difficult to get right, Asparagus Risotto. It was as good as one from Italy. The risotto rice was perfectly cooked with the delicate flavour of the pea shoots and the correct amount of Parmesan, an excellent beginning.

Gorgeous surroundings and a pleasing menu but the food was really average. We started with a crayfish and avocado cocktail which was, to be honest, rubbery and covered in a Marie Rose sauce that needed a little more love to bring it flavour. I had...

Hard to describe the poor value offered here. Crab cakes comprising three tiny wafer thin pieces about the size of a 10p piece at £8.50 per portion. The use of the word cakes implies something way more substantial. A whole Dover Sole at £25 was...

A big fire welcomes you in winter and an attractive shaded deck out front beckons you in summer. The food is good quality gastro pub without being particularly outstanding or adventurous. Good for families. A popular local destination.

We've eaten here fairly regularly although to be fair to the restaurant more often on warm evenings when the benefit of having a large outside terrace under cover is a plus. On a recent visit, poor weather meant that we probably paid more attention to...

Recientemente celebré mi 60 cumpleaños fiesta de cumpleaños en el Café Med y yo y mis amigos tenían la tarde más magníficas. El renovado restaurante en la planta baja y las habitaciones privadas en el primer piso (donde mi partido se celebró - foto adjunta) son muy elegantes. El personal era amable y atento y la comida era excelente, así como el vino, que me deja a Raymond el propietario para elegir como yo confiaba en el juicio de manera explícita. Yo recomendaría el restaurante para el almuerzo y la cena, y como un lugar de fiesta.

Hemos estado comiendo en el Café Med regularmente por un número de años. La comida y las bebidas son siempre delicioso y el personal y el servicio siempre excelente. Comer fuera en la terraza en cualquier época del año en una parte tan preciosa de Londres se siente especial.

Fui a este restaurante para cenar con unos amigos en una noche cálida la semana pasada y nos sentamos. Todas las mesas estaban llenas, el ambiente fue estupendo, igual que el vino, así que realmente quería.

Este lugar está cerca de la ruta si estás en Abbey Road Abbey (el lugar para el lugar de grabación de los beatles). Y si buscas un lugar para descansar y refrescarse con algunos vinos, buena comida con gran decoración. debe caminar por aquí. Es un lugar muy acogedor. Los asientos es una delicia, al aire libre o en el interior. Además, en el caso de arriba, lugar que busca una gran fiesta aquí. Es precios restaurantes elegantes. El servicio es estupendo. Es un lugar muy relajante para encontrar en un fin de semana.

We've been coming here for years on and off but standards have dropped and won't be returning. The food is so bland that if I'd closed my eyes I wouldn't have known what I was eating. We had a prawn cocktail which was remarkable in its tastelessness , real M&S stuff. Mains again we're average, the Banoffee pie was okay but it was all quite poor and with no wine came to £70 ( over-priced). Made a note not to go again

We came for lunch and ordered crab cakes, bruschetta, linguine with shrimps and burger. The quality was so bad we left without eating. Revolting

Café Med is great venue for anyone looking for a reliable up market more than just a café, café, situated in a quiet location with a spacious outside area. Inside, i is roomy, comfortable and the service is friendly and very efficient. The food was delicious. The place has a good atmosphere without being unpleasantly noisy.I have only one complaint and that is there are no ground floor toilets so if you have a mobility problem like 3 other diners I met on the uneven stone staircase then you will have problems.

Have had two meals at this comfortable restaurant with much improved decor.The food has also improved and all the varied dishes we tried were excellent.Very pleasant service completed a very good evening.

My friend and I hosted a baby shower in the upstairs room on a Saturday afternoon. We were extremely happy with our decision to have the party at Cafe Med. Rosie, the manager, was exceptionally helpful during the planning process. She was cheerful, relaxed and accommodating throughout. The room is very pretty and bright. It's been freshly painted and is well lit with large windows and chandeliers. A working gas fireplace gives the room a homey yet elegant ambiance. Our server on the day, Andrea, was also extremely helpful, efficient and patient with our many requests. The food was tasty, plentiful and very nicely presented. All things considered, it was very good value for the lovely food, first class staff, and beautiful room. My only suggestion would be that the restaurant provide a loo for the upper floors as presently, the only guest loo is 2 floors down. Thanks Rosie and Andrea for making our party a big success!

Regular haunt with the guys from work and I can see why. Accommodated a mixed group including two vegetarians and a vegan with ease. Great selection of clean and great food. Really good choices with very prompt service. Lovely wine selection

Great welcome from the manager.Sat at nice round table for 6 people not on top of each other.varied menu with plenty of choice for all courses, huge portions of hot chips! Wine reasonably priced.Staff excellent. What more can you ask!

The restaurant is nicely decorated and serves a wide variety of good food. We visited on a Friday evening and it was only a quarter full so it was missing a nice vibe. Pity.

Good steaks, very good service, , venue a bit shabby , ignore that , the food is good.We ate inside, but on a warm night they serve outside on a terrace. Even though it's on the quiet road ,it is set back enough to be pleasant. Lemon sole also recommended.It's a mixture between a gastro pub and bistro, but the dishes are worth the visit

I came here for dinner one evening with a few friends. Our waitress Andrea was positively lovely and very attentive to our requirements. Excellent service!

Visited here during the hot spell and booked a table outside which was waiting for us on our arrival. We were greeted by a smiling hostess and waiter and shown to our very comfortable seatsThe menu is varied with a few specials, the Ravioli, although a small starter was excellent, in fact all our choices were really tasty and seemed fresh.I would be happy to recommend this restaurant to anyone and the price is quite reasonable for a London venue

Always a friendly welcome, with reliable quality food at sensible prices. Steaks particularly good!Wine list, although small, has sensible choices to meet varied needs. Service never disappoints. Atmosphere great.Certainly recommended as a regular local venue.

Cafe Med is a well established restaurant in St Johns Wood.The food was good but not memorable. It scores well when looking for a pub style restaurant with decent food and a good atmosphere. The food is fairly priced!

The sun was out so we took the kids and grandkids to Cafe Med. Had a great table in the sun on he decking terrace. The kids menu was £6.50 - opted for pasta, my grandkids favourite. I shared a spicy prawns starter with my son while my wife shared a mini meze with my daughter in law. Both were tasty - no complaints. Also had bread and oil and a plate of olives - all good. At this point the house magician, Jonny Driscoll, came to the table and gave a show - enjoyable performance for the kids and adults. For the main course I had chicken wings with two sauces, my son had half a chicken the ladies both had salmon said. All were great. The service was good, very friendly and great with the kids bringing colouring sheet and crayons. Great time was had by all and at £20 per head it was good value. Will return again soon if the sun comes out.

A gastronomical experience in London NW8. The Award-winning steaks are the stars of the show! The prime rib of beef on the bone is THE star of this stylish restaurant, set in a quiet residential area of St.John's Wood. The large outside terrace is heated (when necessary) and subtlelty lit. Inside is welcoming and atmospheric. All the starters are tempting and varied. Sharing plates and summer salads are also available.. Mains cover a wide selection of dishes. A tempting list of deserts round off a perfect meal! A big choice of drinks adds to an excellent choice - what ever takes your fancy!!

Lovely day so great place to sit outside. Really enjoyed the prawn pasta. Crumble and icecream great finish. Service was attentive qnd warm but not too much. Nothing to fault. Enjoyed my visit.

Have been a regular patron of this place since my son was at school down the road. Must have been there at least 30 times. The food is always good and the service has always been adequate if not top notch. Today I took my son and his girlfriend out for lunch and we waited 45 minutes plus between starter and main. After waiting for at least half an hour I asked why it was taking so long and was told the chicken one of us had ordered took 25 minutes to cook. The restaurant was only a quarter @full when we arrived and there were many staff in attendance who could easily have told us whey there was a delay or indeed made sure that we knew that ordering the chicken would mean a half hour wait. When the bill came I chose not to pay the service charge (something I have never done before) and said that the reason was that the service had been poor. Seconds later the waiter who had served us queried why I wouldn't pay the service. I explained that we had waited an unacceptably long time between courses and no one had updated us. It he had apologised or offered is a cup of coffee I probably would have paid the service but this man gave a master class in how not to deal with an unhappy customer and was combative and rude. I rarely give poor reviews but I have no qualms in saying that these people haven't got a clue and I suspect the management may have changed since the last time I was there. As a senior reviewer on Trip Advisor who has written many reviews I am appalled and I won't go back there. I suspect they will lose many loyal customers to the new Ivy Cafe which opens in St.John's Wood in June and will probably provide better value for money.

We were guests at a private party upstairs. The restaurant coped brilliantly. A nice reception room with roaring fire and spacious. Then dinner served in the adjoining dining room. Food was delicious and the staff were professional and efficiently. Highly recommend for a private intimate, informal party. Car park is huge bonus too!

I'm not sure how long Cafe Med has been here or how many times I've eaten here - but the answers are a long time and a lot.The menu rarely changes but the food and the atmosphere are always reliably good as is the service although it can sometimes be a little too quick.Always an enjoyable visit.

Went to a fantastic Christmas party here, 36 people , set menu, amazing lamb rump, traditional turkey, sea bass and a vegetarian option, everything was delicious and there wasn't one complaint which is hard with so many people. Service was brilliant, two charming and friendly chaps Andrea & apologies as I cannot remember the gentleman with the beautifully maintained beard! the reason that I cannot remember is probably due to the fantastic wine service, they ensured that my glass was full at all times! The restaurant itself is hidden away from the main road, but it is worth looking for , great friendly atmosphere , if you do go I hope you have as good a time as I did.

The staff was very friendly, the cafe had a friendly atmosphere. However the dish I ordered did not meet my expectations. The linguine with king prawns was far too oily and the taste was too bland. I hope they can improve this dish.

My wife and I recently held our 40th Wedding Anniversary in the upstairs function room at Cafe Med. We were absolutely delighted with it, Louise and the staff were absolutely fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble,everything was done exactly as we wanted it. The food was fantastic and more than enough for the 50 people we had invited and the quality and price were great. If you are looking for a function room this is the place to go, you will not be disappointed.

We had a Sunday lunch here and the food was great and the portions were really large. Andrea was attentive and professional in his service and we enjoyed the lunch Try the chicken escallop or the calf liver and you will have a terrific meal. Enjoy this local gem

The food is always good. No matter what I order I HAVE to have the chips - they are the best. Polenta chips a delight too. Had the home made tortilla and dips to start, then grilled fish with summer salsa. No room for dessert, but managed an espresso martini...naughty but oh so nice!

Always consistent great steaks and fried to die for. The jumbo prawn starter is a must, I had it for starter and desert!

Went for lunch with a friend. Cafe Med is located in St John's Wood, one of London's most up-market areas. Food acceptable. Service good, but first impression was that the decor was dull and dated. This was reinforced when I visited the ladies loo. Downstairs, via a shabby staircase, to the basement. The toilets themselves were clean and acceptable, but the whole area needs an upgrade, with cracked tiles and dated decorations.Come on, Cafe Med. You could attract all the 'ladies who lunch' in that area but have to up your game.

It was neither very good nor very poor at Cafe Med. The choices were ok, much of a muchness that you see in other restaurants of that type. Pleasant service and not overly expensive

This is one of my favourite restaurants in London. The service is outstanding (they even remember what they did not have in the menu last time and told you they have it). The food is outstanding in particular the meat, burgers and the best French friends in London. The Calamaris (started) are great and they really know how to make the most of the grill dishes. The restaurant has a great terrace that allow you to enjoy the outside on a sunny day. Wines list is not extensive but of rare quality/price. I will strongly recommended the majority of the dishes with few exceptions.

Having been to this restaurant 3 or 4 times over a number of years, I had pleasant memories of palatable food and reasonable service. It may just have been my choice from the menu but I am usually a fan of fishcakes handmade with nice, fresh fish - but this was not what was presented with the salmon fishcakes that I ordered. They tasted and had the texture of tinned salmon with a good dose of potato,which was even more insulting when served with (not very good) French fries so that the dish consisted primarily of potato. I did not complain as I was with a fellow diner who chose the same dish and didn't seem to be as offended by it as I was. My partner also chose to have the soup of the day which was French Onion. This too was particularly unpalatable as it was extremely sweet, whereas a hint of sweetness might have been acceptable. The service, too, on this occasion was lacking and I doubt I will choose to 'dine' here again.

Morei vários anos a poucos metros do Café Med, e visitei com alguma frequência. O bairro carece de restaurantes, então o Café Med é muito frequentado por moradores do bairro (pessoas ricas), e está sempre cheio. Ou seja: não vive cheio por ser um bom restaurante, mas por falta de outras opções na região. Ainda assim, os preços são razoáveis, e a comida, ainda que nada espetacular, é bem decente. Agradável varanda, onde só bate sol no final das tardes de verão: como eles são apenas um restaurante, e não um pub, não se pode aproveitar o melhor momento do terreço pois eles estarão fechando.

I have been in this restaurant before and was not disappointed by this return visit.Great variety of menu with excellent salad, fish and meat choices. I had the shredded duck salad to start which tasted fabulous followed by a Donald Russell steak with really great chips.There is an outside seating area which is very relaxed, but in the colder months the indoor seating area is really cosy.The staff are always friendly. For a local restaurant hidden away off the main road it is a gem of a find. I would recommend it to anyone who is staying near NW8.

Have been a frequent patron of Cafe Med over the past 2 years but was served fish that smelled distinctly of ammonia this week. I don't profess to be an expert but know for a fact that this is not a good sign. I sent it back as politely as possible and had to endure the insult of being asked if I was confusing the smell of ammonia with the smell of capers. I was not confusing the smell of ammonia with the smell of capers. To the team's credit, my bad Skate Wing was replaced with a decent steak and extra chips. The general ambience and wine meanwhile were excellent. Mixed night all in all but I will not return. Bad fish and insults give me indigestion.

Nice, affordable food and fast, polite service, definitely recommended. The space is also nice, not crammed.

A lovely Terrace in the Summer.A Comforting Fire in the Winter.Intelligent service well supervised all year.Tasty and occasionally original dishes (charming little Meze for Starter) Refreshingly Fresh Raw MaterialsChild friendly an unobtrusive Conjurer on Sundays ...maybe on Saturdays too. Only negativity is the approach to downstairs toilet (clean) could do with redecorating and stairs could be more OAP friendly1

We have eaten in this restaurant three times now, inside in the winter when the fire is burning outside in the summer when the sun is shining.The food is excellent, good choices. Service is impeccable and would highly recommend.

The place was somewhat gloomy looking from the outside and the atmosphere inside was lacking too, there being few other diners.The welcome was alright though and after some chit chat with our friends we settled into ordering mode. Normally, one is hesitant when the wait staff take no notes at all, and some of our dishes had request tweaks to complicate matters. But to her credit, there were no mistakes (but why take the risk?)Between us we sampled quite a few dishes from the fairly wide menu choices. The calamari were alright but the goat cheese salad was on the small side, and the prawn cocktail looked over-dressed.The calves liver also looked to be a small portion, though accompanied by a mass of tasty allumettes. The grilled salmon was alright as was the lamb burger, though the accompanying tzatziki was too creamy - again the allumettes were not in short supply.All in all then, quite a good meal with accurate service. Given more of an atmosphere in less gloomy surrounds the place would have rated a clear Very Good, but on this occasion it only just shades this level of rating, especially close in fact as it is not inexpensive.

We arrived in Maida Vale at 9pm on a Friday evening and needed to find somewhere to eat at short notice. Staff at our hotel recommended Cafe Med and managed to book us a table shortly before the kitchen was due to close. Despite the lateness of our arrival, the staff were superb and could not have been more helpful and accommodating. The menu and wine choices were both really good and the quality of the food was excellent. We'll definitely be paying another visit when we're next in the area.

it's lovely to sit out on the terrace on a hot summer sunny day. agree with your other reviewer regarding their menu. there are not many choices for e.g. vegetarians. good salad entries but not the mains. very limited wine list. the waitress was efficient but not friendly.

A cozy indoor atmosphere, a lovely terrace for a hot summer sunny day! Very good food, many original Mediterranean dishes, good wine list and very good service! If around North London do not miss it!