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Based on 5.812 opinions finded in 5 websites

3.8Ambience4.2Cuisine3.6Price3.9Service
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อารหารที่นำมาเสริฟจัดมาสวยงามใส่มาอย่างหรูหรา พนักงานพูดค่อนข้างเก่งแต่บางทีพูดเร็วจนฟังไม่เข้าใจด้านรสชาติอร่อยยอมรับ

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rorol243 . 2021-12-27

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Very, very disappointing. The 'salads' in our case broccoli and some other items, arrived fridge-cold and so under-cooked - if cooked at all - that it was impossible to cut through the stems. The cakes are good, but the "mains" are shockingly poor.

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Chalfont . 2021-11-11

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I've been going to Ottolenghi in Angel since shortly after it opened in 2004, and it's been instant love. Nopi is a lot more convenient to me and I like it a lot, and I loved the takeaway Ottolenghi briefly ran in Covent Garden a few years ago, but the Angel restaurant is probably still my favourite. Every time I go, I worry I'll be disappointed, that they are going to rest on their laurels, or that it will have become over-rated, but it is essentially spot on every time, with a mixture of boldness and finesse, original pairings which seem obvious the moment you taste them, and inventiveness that never seem to dry.Oh, and I could eat every single dessert that Ottolenghi ever comes up with, particularly all of Yotam's chocolate creations. In short, I've always loved the place and still very much do.

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C7982LOmichaelb . 2021-11-06

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Perfect place for a brunch. We loved it, the shakshuka and scrambled rose harissa tofu were perfect. With the food being so good, expect everything to take time. We waited 40 mins on food, it’s worth the wait!

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Sheila8889 . 2021-10-30

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المكان رائع ابتداء من ديكور المحل و تنسيق الورد وطريقة عرض الاكل وجودة الاطباق ولطافة العاملين المكان صغير ولا يوجد الا طاولة وحده كبيرة مشتركة المطعم مشهور ب takeaway لهذا الانتظار للجلوس قد يطول طلبنا فطيرة جبنة الفيتا وكانت جيدة اما الغرانولا فكانت رائعه مع الشكشوكة …انصح فيه ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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276shathaa . 2021-10-22

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Wonderful!Booked for lunch. A selection of gorgeous breads with olive oil and mixed olives to start … so different & interesting. Then two hot mains with four unusual and very tasty vegetable dishes. It’s a meal you might not have the time - or skill - to cook at home. Takes you out of your comfort zone, which is why it’s so nice. Accompanied with two chilled glasses of white wine … perfect and more than enough for two.On leaving we passed the shop and were easily persuaded to buy some mouth watering cakes for later

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steve j . 2021-10-15

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My daughter and i stopped by for breakfast last Friday, the restaurant was empty as we had made an early start but we were immediately made to feel welcome and that it was no problem to leave the table and browse the shop.We ordered flat whites which were exemplary and eggs Shakshuka which was out of this world, every composite part perfect, portion size generous but not out facing and presentation rustic but perfect even down to the starched linen wrap round the hot pan handle.Service was discreet and friendly,We had high hopes after 2 years in Canada reading the books and these were exceeded.Bill was 35 for two including tip, please go here.

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Helen Y . 2021-09-28

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Great breakfast today, I had the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with a side of bacon and my wife ate the cinnamon French toast with jam. Coffee is good and strong. Everything is freshly prepared, the ingredients are first class and servings are large.Service is friendly and efficient and the bill, at £38 including service, is good value for Islington.One small quirk, why have glass doors on the loos (admittedly frosted!)??

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Andrew H . 2021-09-25

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Having lunch at Ottolenghi in Islington is a feast: extensive choice, all perfect made, friendly staff, good atmosphere, reasonable prices. (For Ottolenghi) Also deserts are absolutely delicious.

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Stan S . 2021-09-23

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I went there for lunch and had one of the best meals I ever had! I am vegetarian and it was really nice to see so many options for me. I recommend the aubergine with tahini dressing! For dessert I had a vegan tangerine cake which was amazing. The staff is really nice and professional. 10/10 recommend

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360tess12344 . 2021-08-15

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Lovely food and nice to try something new. Staff could do with relaxing a little though. Enjoyed our experience and will return! Lovely wines too

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Danardell91 . 2021-07-22

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Food is great. Service is second to none. Love coming here for breakfast! The scrambled tofu is to die for. The cakes are all incredible too. I love the chocolate tart with the mascarpone cream + the vegan yuzu and pistachio the best. Would recommend!

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samanthagK4845YO . 2021-07-11

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The food and the service during our evening meal was of excellent quality and good flavours. However, for an average of two little dishes each, one glass of wine, and half a desert each, the bill came to £50 (inclusive of service) per person £200 for 4)and we left peckish. The prices have clearly escalated significantly and for banquette dining on a shared table this is considerably more than a private members club. I guess they are cashing in on our Covid savings. I would limit the food to takeaway in the day.

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Inspire20493425253 . 2021-06-01

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Does what it says on the tin really - all dishes were very tasty and exquisitely presented with great complimentary flavours. The attention to detail and effort put into the vegetable dishes was particularly noteworthy. The Cod dish was delicious, we could have, and nearly did, order it again.You must have the flourless chocolate tart. You must.Service was very friendly, helpful and quick - shout out to Gio, thanks for making our evening great in all aspects!

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Victor M . 2020-12-07

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Went there in the morning for some easy meals and we were delighted. The staff is super friendly + they have great vegetarian meals Top recommendations!

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jacobetraveler . 2020-09-16

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Comida realmente deliciosa, excelente personal que se aseguró de que una de las alergias de mis invitados fuera acomodada, ambiente encantador y relajado durante la cena. Mi única crítica: se recomienda compartir los platos; Creo que el tamaño de las porciones servidas debería ser un poco más generoso para reflejar esto.

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sharinda136 . 2020-09-13

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We are already familiar with the chain. The one in Upper Street is fab ! We had to wait for 10 mins in the queue but it was actually worth it :)

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aribadoss . 2020-07-31

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Tuvimos la mejor experiencia en Ottolenghi. Fui antes de ver a nuestra banda favorita, Dawes, en el Islington Assembly Hall. estábamos visitando desde los estados y Ottolenghi fue muy recomendado. Los platos fríos y calientes eran geniales y disfrutamos mucho del vino que nos recomendó nuestro camarero. El personal fue increíble y extremadamente hospitalario.

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chillsome . 2020-04-13

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Casual - but upmarket service. Great food - but not over priced. Well done to the waiting staff and kitchen crew for making us so welcome. We were so pleasantly surprised and our tastebuds were surprised. Then at the end we were offered a gift of a surprise cake in a lovely box to take a way. So good - we have already told all our friends and cannot wait to come back. BIG THANK YOU

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jeanrelle . 2020-03-19

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Looked forward to this but, sadly, immensely disappointed. We love Ottolenghi's food/recipes...all packed with flavour. However, this meal was certainly not packed with flavour, nor was the ambience! Will never return, nor recommend.

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Soopersue . 2020-02-22

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Llegamos a tiempo pero aún esperamos un poco. . . . No hay problema. Fue embalado por buenas razones. Los platos son un poco pequeños, especialmente los entrantes. Para los dos, pedimos berenjena con tahini y ricotta de limón que era genial y el capriccio de ternera con crema agria y chalotes. Aunque la berenjena era mejor. . . disfrutamos el capriccio. Me alegro de que no hayamos pedido más antes de que llegaran los platos principales. Nuestro siguiente plato fue codorniz asada que estaba bien, ya que podría haberse hecho un poco más. Tenía un sambal de maní y rábano marinado cubierto con una salsa de ciruela. . . Hubiera sido mejor si se cocina un poco más. Luego tuvimos la calabaza con piñones y queso de cabra batido que era excelente. . . ¿Por qué no puedo hacer eso en casa? En realidad, puedo y lo haré alguna vez. Muy simple pero muy bueno.El servicio era medio, pensé, pero ciertamente bueno.

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potaracke . 2020-02-22

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We tried to go on Saturday morning for coffee and amazing patisseries. Queing so we gave it a miss! In the evening we walked passed again. Circa 9.00pm...Still open! They serve meals! We only wanted coffee and cake...20 minute wait...No problem. Fabulous cakes...Fabulous place.

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Procol1 . 2020-02-17

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Creo que estamos en todos estos platos compartidos de porciones microscópicas de alimentos súper complejos de millones de ingredientes. Se ha exagerado y se está volviendo tedioso. No estoy pidiendo grandes platos de comida pesada, sino simplemente honesta, sabrosa y sabrosa. La comida estaba bien. El vino estaba bien, los asientos eran pequeños, el servicio era bueno. Por otra parte, lo mismo se aplica a Macca

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602bigm . 2020-02-16

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I have long enjoyed Ottolenghi food, (both in the restaurants and from the recipes I have made from the books that I own) so dropped in to the Islington restaurant for a quick bite yesterday afternoon. Big disappointment. Time was about 5pm so between lunch and evening service. Was offered the late lunch menu and selected the butternut squash and stilton quiche with 2 salads - cauliflower and fennel. The butternut squash and Stilton quiche was tasteless - the stilton hardly present. The cauliflower and fennel salads were so undercooked that I had trouble cutting them. Left half of it. Staff didn’t seem to notice but many were bustling around me setting the tables for the evening service. Felt like I was a poor relative eating leftovers. Was offered water which I thought would be tap but was given a small bottle of £2.50 still water. Wanted a glass of wine but couldn't attract anyone's attention to order it. I have probably reviewed this restaurant in the past and given it very high scores but this time is was both sad and disappointing.

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andiedan . 2020-02-12

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Adore the food, but the service lets it down. I own most of ottolenghi’s cookbooks and eating at his restaurants are always a culinary treat for me. The salad flavour combinations are gorgeous. I found the staff dismissive and rude though, so I would only takeaway next time.

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CultureMcVulture . 2020-02-11

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Booked on trip advisor last minute, as we were at the concert in Union Church nearby. The restaurant close at 22.30, but our booking was accepted for 22.00. Service was very fast and courteous. Our Waiter took his time to explain and advise. Our drinks arrived immediately together with a plate of homey bread and olive oil. We ordered aubergine as a cold starter, which arrived very promptly. And our mains cod and cabbage followed shortly. Even though the dishes are served as tapas and are smaller then usual. It was plentiful for both of us.All our chosen dishes were so flavoursome. Deserts also looked delicious. We just have to try these on our next visit.I loved the decor, very light and airy.Overall a lovely experience that calls for a repeat visit. Those tables are perfect for food sharing experience.

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UkTraveljunky . 2020-02-11

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Been here a few times the last 3 years, unfortunately the quality of food has declined . Service was polite but slow. Won’t he back anymore

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jimsonc . 2020-01-28

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The positive was the food we had was tasty but disappointingly poor choice options for vegans. Only one hot dish and one suitable desert! Had high hopes and thought more effort would have been made for Veganuary 😞

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Lauraandkev . 2020-01-26

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There are lots of reasons to dislike the Islington Ottolenghi - noisy, antiseptic, small plates, unintimate, comfortless, cramped, expensive, charming-but-hard-to-catch-their-attention waiters, etc etc. But the food makes it worth it - always surprising (squid with charred brussels sprouts tonight) but usually in a good way. So, concentrate on that and let the other stuff wash over you. Four shared plates, plus a very modest amount of wine, plus coffee and service, cost us about £42 each, though you could easily double that if you arrive with a big appetite and a thirst. But everything we ate/drank was really good, although - first-world-problem alert - the pear on the clafouti was under-poached and impossible to cut with the fork provided. But every time we come here we cluck about its failings, but still come back - for the food.

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JM49 . 2020-01-02

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I paid £30 for a virtually-inedible piece of chicken leg (rock hard, undercooked pink in places, very little meat - lots of skin and bones), tough and stringy (and also undercooked) green beans plus some oily lentils, with a miniscule cup of coffee to follow. The worst meal I have had in a restaurant in a very long time, after a chaotic “please wait to be seated” experience.

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Airlineconsultant . 2019-12-10

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Nice for a treat, lovely setting and good for veggies. I would go again but only for a special occasion as it is expensive.

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seasaltgal . 2019-12-09

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My favourite restaurant in London so far. Try the Mutton and the squash, both mandatory. Couldn't recommend more...

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miguelribeiroesilva . 2019-11-29

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Went there on Sunday for brunch. They don’t accept reservations so we waited for 40 minutes to get a table, then finally sat down and ordered. We waited 40 minutes before the waiter noticed that our order had been lost and needed to be made again, and we are talking about a place where the service is usually very quick (there is a buffet and food simply must be put into the plates and brought to the table), so the assumption could’ve been made a little earlier..but fine.

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valentinag207 . 2019-11-24

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Ho mangiato in questo ristorante anni fa. È stata una splendida scoperta, accostamenti inusuali danno vita a sapori particolari, accoglienti, speziati e croccanti.

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586trice . 2019-11-18

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Food divine, such variety, lovely staff, gorgeous wines. Everything is perfect - except the loos are rather cramped and certainly not accessible and sadly this restaurant is not in any way accessible for my friend (big Ottolenghi fan) who is a wheelchair user. I love Ottolenghi, but it is a great pity that I can only dine here with some of my friends, not all of them.

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zedhard . 2019-11-14

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Chocolat delicieux et petit gateau exquis. Prix onereux (suis ressortie avec 50 pence en poche sur 10 livres). Pas impressionne par le service qui cherche a desservir au plus vite! Et qui est automatiquement preleve!).

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Marie-Paule J . 2019-11-14

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Great modern restaurant, well set out and very clean. Good atmosphere. Efficient, friendly service. The most delicious cakes ever. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

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Carollondon1 . 2019-11-13

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Produits de qualité apétissants et gourmands, Le bémol c'est que personne ne pense à ce détail de taille : les salades sont présentées dans de grands plats et sont très apétissantes beaucoup trop prés du bord, Tout le monde s'approche et parle juste au-dessus, et il y a souvent foule. Donc côté hygiène et micro postillons on est servis. Il faudra vraiment les isoler ou les séparer par une vitre ou les couvrir avec des cloches transparentes. C'est impératif!!

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charly031 . 2019-11-12

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Have been to Ottolengi a few times for grab and go salads this time I wanted to try their breakfast and it was excellent!

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Simonnight . 2019-11-10

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There are certain things that shouldn’t be a challenge:

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glutenfreeduo2016 . 2019-11-10

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We've been to Ottolenghi Spitalfields a few times, but this was the first time in Islington. No surprise that the food was wonderful, form starter to dessert. Great wine too and friendly staff.

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verbijsterd . 2019-11-10

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We all ordered different things and the salads were fresh and tasty too. Meat dishes were simple and well presented but the deserts were very tasty. I've eaten there several times and always always lived my choice. I'm a strict vegetarian and there are enough choices to pick. Yes, a bit expensive but you have to pay for quality! I think it's worth it!

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gayatridaniel . 2019-11-06

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I am afraid that, although I may like Ottolenghi’s cuisine, this is not a nice restaurant to eat in. I must agree with the less positive reviews.

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. 2019-10-27

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As pescatarian foodies we really appreciate brilliant flavour. Ottolenghi has made a heaven for plant forward advocates with this tailored selection of tasty dishes rich in colour, texture and flavour. Flew in to LHR and made a 21:30 sitting where the staff could have been no more accommodating. Helpful professional and friendly staff serving quality plant forward food is so rare...

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Gerard F . 2019-10-17

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Frecuenta esta ubicación casi todos los días para llevar. Los pasteles son increíbles. Las ensaladas acertan o fallan, pero lo único que es consistente es la actitud horrible del personal. Uno pensaría que una sonrisa los mataría. ¡Usted está en la industria de servicio al cliente, no dirige un país! Relájate especialmente si ves mi cara todos los días. Decidí seguir apoyando a esas personas "malas" después de años de comer aquí.

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teresa s . 2019-10-15

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Our second time was disappointing. I watched my champagne languish on the counter as my husband's wine was opened with difficulty. The food items while mostly good (pass on the parsnips), arrived too quickly. At one point we had an entire fish and 3 other plates on the table. I had to ask for one to be taken away. The sole was excellent, but not filleted and thus too quite a long time to eat because of the many small bones. The managers response was to "make a note" that we prefer the dishes to be spaced. So if you go, ask for spacing from the get go. I am not sure I would return - the food and service at NOPI were better.

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PDXer59 . 2019-10-04

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Bei so bekannten Restaurants übersteigen die Erwartungen manchmal die Realität. Nicht so hier: Alles war ausgezeichnet, voller Aromen und unglaublich gut. Die Speisen werden einfach, aber sehr ansprechend präsentiert. Die Karte ist nicht sehr gross, bietet aber eine wunderbare Auswahl. Dasselbe gilt für die Weine. Alles in allem eine grundehrliche Küche, die auf Unnötiges verzichtet aber das Beste aus dem Einfachen macht. Ein toller Abend an einem schönen Ort, wo man freundlich begrüsst und behandelt wird.

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FarAndAway731 . 2019-10-03

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Dining at Ottolenghi was high on my non negotiable bucket list on our recent week in London. We were not disappointed. Outstanding service, delicious everything & a great vibe. The window display of the vast array of sweet treats is a stunning sight to experience! Loved every moment & morsel!

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crystalgoddess . 2019-09-21

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This place is totally overpriced. Serving overpriced tapas style portion sizes. You have to order many to avoid being hungry at GBP12+ per small plate. Also major gastro problems after the meal.

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roryjdoyle . 2019-09-03

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Love this place. You get lured in by the fabulous food in the window. It is wonderful to taste a lot of the dishes that are in the cook books, but you don’t have to make them yourself. Only minus is it gets a bit noisy if you are in the center part of the Main table.

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kaatje57 . 2019-08-29

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We have been there a few times and will keep on coming back to this and other Ottolenghi locations! Great variety of very tasty food! Middle eastern tastes with a new twist! Take as much as u can to try and share! Breads - must! Deserts - if u r full take with u home and try!!

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Evgeniya Z . 2019-08-28

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Es war unser erster Besuch in einem Restaurant von Ottolenghi. Wir lieben seine Kochbücher und Kreationen und wollten testen wie es in seinen Restaurants ist. Die schlichtheit der Einrichtung ist sehr gefällig, auffallend ist, das vor allem junge und hippe Menschen beschäftigt sind. Was kein Nachteil ist, wir wurden sehr aufmerksam und freundlich bedient. Erstaunt waren wir das viele Gerichte kalt waren und auch die Art und Weise wie man sein Gericht zusammenstellt hat uns überrascht. Aber auch das war letzendlich sehr angenehm! Die Speisen waren hervorragend, frisch und perfekt. Die Kreationen sind so aussergewöhnlich und passen so perfekt zusammen, einfach wunderbar. Unbedingt reservieren.

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Kracon . 2019-08-27

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First visit to this restaurant. Good choice of Mediterranean food. Lovely cakes as well. Bright and airy restaurant. Would recommend.

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Hampo1964 . 2019-08-25

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First visit here .. great menu. Totally delicious food ... excellent ingredients and very flavoursome. Dishes were not large by any means. Wine list extensive but expensive. Would return ..☺️

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GorgeousV . 2019-08-24

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Si bien poseemos algunos libros de cocina de Ottolenghi, pensamos que haríamos una reserva para cenar en uno de sus restaurantes en Londres y esta puede haber sido la decisión más brillante que tomamos antes de irnos de vacaciones. Si está planeando un viaje a Londres y valora los alimentos exquisitamente preparados, entonces debe planear pasar al menos una comida en uno de sus restaurantes. No voy a describir lo que comimos, excepto para decir que todo lo que probamos, desde los deliciosos panes hasta los fabulosos postres, fue posiblemente la experiencia culinaria más excepcional que hayamos tenido. Antes de salir del restaurante, decidimos reservar una mesa para otra cena antes de regresar a Nueva York. Sé que he escrito muchas reseñas de restaurantes y les he otorgado calificaciones de 5 estrellas, pero siento que la fabulosa singularidad de Ottolenghi y sus brillantes combinaciones de condimentos han alterado mi visión del mundo de lo que constituye una experiencia gastronómica realmente excepcional.

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ArthurG121 . 2019-08-16

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Went with friends and felt generally could hear each other speak unlike some other modern restauranrts. Also staff were very good throughout. owever whilst they clealry explain the concept at start that all the dishes are small size and the cojhnter ones will be cold and come quick the 'kitchen' ones slower egenrally hot and so they suggset ordering 3 dishes per person we decided on 9 between 4 which was quite enough together with the 2 desserts we ordered later.

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NickDavis . 2019-08-04

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Visited today at lunchtime with family. I have eaten here many times and with one or two exceptions I have always enjoyed a delicious meal. Today we arrived at lunchtime , looked at the menu, looked at the ,usually extremely tempting , salads on display and decided not to stay.The set mains didn’t entice and the salads didn’t have that extremely attractive look that I remember from previous visits. I am aware that the Ottolenghi empire is expanding and perhaps that explains the above as I imagine it’s a challenge to keep an eye on everything.

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Mmctee . 2019-08-01

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Food is very nice, and creatively presented. Meals are Sharing/ tapas style. I tend to eat a lot so we order about 8 dishes between 4. I should mention they provide a healthy portion of bread and oil for the table (and will bring you extra if you ask).

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Bryant P . 2019-07-21

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As we live near by, we tried at least 15 different sweets from their "grab and go" corner so far, as well breakfast options (pretzel, croissant, etc). Their sourdough bread is super tasty too. This was our first visit there for a date night. Although they did not have our reservation (I guess due to technical issue), they did their best to accommodate us. Excellent high-quality food, very friendly and well informed staff, cozy atmosphere. Vibrant and busy restaurant that it's a must to be visited.

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Sneeee . 2019-07-20

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Now to be positive - great service, very good starter plates and deserts. However

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john l . 2019-07-19

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We were going to Wild food cafe originally. But it was closed on that day. We passed by Ottolenghi and were attracted by their lovely pastries then walked in. All the food we ordered was fantastic. I also ordered two cakes as takeout and they were both delicious. One of them was caramel cheesecake (with some nut brittle I believe). It was fluffy and moist but not overly sweetened. Will definitely be back.

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CocoC354 . 2019-07-18

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Excellent an fresh ingredients. Green beans, celery root, carpaccio, mackerel and porc, everything was overly salted. Service was attentive.

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vrancken2015 . 2019-07-14

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I was unfamiliar with Ottolenghi when friends in London decided to take me to it. I was enormously impressed by every dish! Three of us shared everything to be able to taste a wide variety of extraordinary salads. AMAZING flavor, freshness and panache. Roasted Aubergine with marinated pepper & manchego and pumpkin seeds was superb, as were green beans and grilled pineapple, with jalapeno vinaigrette and coconut. Also Cauliflower tabouli with grilled asparagus. The desert display was so mouthwatering we all took photos -- as well as tastes. NOT TO BE MISSED when in London.

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Shelley F . 2019-07-13

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Me encantan los libros de cocina y no podía esperar para visitar el restaurante. Teníamos 4 comidas y un desierto compartido. Rara vez he tenido cabra, pero recomendaría la cabra y las lentejas, caballa por nombrar solo una pareja. Las mesas compartidas también son divertidas. Ve a ver lo que otros tienen.

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JennyG475 . 2019-07-12

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I visited briefly to pick up some take-aways for a family afternoon tea. It was amazing to see the displays and very hard to choose from the beautifully made cakes and biscuits.

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Francene1 . 2019-07-09

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We hebben Simpel, Plenty, Plenty more … dus dachten eraan om de echte eens te verkennen. Een klein restaurant met een grote gemeenschappelijke tafel (zoals Pain Quotidien) en enkele tafeltjes voor twee personen tegen de muur. Heel informeel: er zijn zeven koude gerechten en vijf (of zes) warme gerechten. Alles gaat hier om delen … dus je deelt je gerechten met je tafelgenoten. Enthousiaste bediening met kennis van zaken … erg goede prijs/kwaliteit verhouding … er is ook een winkeltje waar je allerlei Ottolenghi spullen kunt kopen … alles is even lekker … wij komen in elk geval terug

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129tjerks . 2019-07-08

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I was really excited to get here at last. I've cooked and cooked from the recipes of this genius of a man. For years. He is my hero. All blessings on him. We only had an hour before a performance at Sadlers Wells, so we chose just four sharing dishes, plus a pud. O what a pud! I will never forget that pud. I will go again as soon as I can just to eat it again. Chocolate fondant cake, with a teensy little jug of cool creamy custard poured over and clouds of cocoa puffing up as our spoons dug in, we shared it in silence. To go with it, best ever macchiato. I loved the look of the place, the buzz and the piled up food as we walked in; my tummy felt happy already. I didn't care that they couldn't find my booking at first, it didn't matter - well, it might have done if they'd not found it I suppose, but that didn't happen. Someone got my name wrong. Who cares? I will have any name there is to eat here again. The most lovely waiter brought us lovely bread and a kind of cakey savoury slice balanced on top - what was it? I want the recipe. It even had a savoury icing. We had roasted celeriac. Delicious. Soft and caramelised. I suppose if I were to be REALLY critical which one should I suppose, I'd say that I couldn't quite get the sorrel flavour enough . . . and then we had roasted beetroot with a sauce I thought I'd invented in about 1976, but hey, I'm generous (someone once made a fortune out of a short story I wrote) and the pork belly (mmm, yummy, crunchy, sweet saucy) but the dear kind waiter's whispered advice to go for the Hispi cabbage with the smoked almond sauce was the best advice since . . . well, since my financial advisor advised me not to invest in Iceland in 2007. When I die I hope heaven turns out to be a little restaurant in Islington with a name beginning with O.

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sallydunham . 2019-07-03

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Busy, small neighbourhood restaurant with delicious food. I would return to have the roasted fennel with lemon ricotta and caramelised walnuts alone. But every course was good, from the tasty pork to the carpaccio, from the aubergine to the cauliflower. Good bread, too.

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N3018QVmarkh . 2019-07-01

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This is where to eat Ottolenghi’s signature healthy and flavorful dishes that you share with your companions. If you’re in London and like Middle East-inspired food, you can’t do much better than here. Service is excellent.

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dropmealine . 2019-06-23

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Unusual menu but all food, wine and service was 1st class. The desserts are to die for, too many to mention. The only disappointment was that there was virtually nothing on the menu that is in the Ottolenghi cookbooks which my wife adores. Would certainly return.

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henry7755 . 2019-06-17

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I would have been better off eating at home! I get better results from the cookbook!

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Hakuru . 2019-06-16

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My friend introduced me to the ‘Simple’ cook book in February and I have now become quite addicted to his food... my friend has even set up a Watsap group to post all the dishes we cook... so when I had a London trip booked with my daughter we had to go.

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ElainH884 . 2019-06-16

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I’ve never really gelled with Ottolenghi restaurants, despite being a devotee of the cook books. I took my sister in law for brekkie and she enjoyed the quinoa muesli. It’s all a bit trying too hard and worthy for me.

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Gemstone4ever . 2019-06-13

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On arrival I pointed out that there was a leak from the ceiling onto the chair next to me. Completely ignored. I pointed it out a second time as the water was now even worse, still nothing done.

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Gail1901 . 2019-06-10

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The restaurant is small and friendly - service was great and the food was excellent. The community table lends itself to making new friends, and helps when trying to choose from the menu!

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shellybl . 2019-06-10

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The food here is the star of the show, although the ambiance of the restaurant is compelling as well. Middle Eastern and Mediterrranean cuisines blend in a fresh way, focusing on vegetables and meats in exciting flavor combinations. There are small plates which allow you to sample several dishes at once, which is the best way to learn about this fabulous menu.

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Alice S . 2019-06-05

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Went for brunch and had a great meal. Their sides are interesting with a lot of veggies and Medditerean ingredients. Everything was fresh. Get the side of bread as well. Cute atmosphere and perfect for a casual brunch.

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CaitTravels . 2019-05-28

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If you want a different experience go to Ottolenghi. Salads to die for with all sorts of accompaniments. Fantastic deserts and fine wine.

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magscot . 2019-05-27

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Helpful service. Easy. A little hard to hear companion at communal tables, though. Bread fantastic. Sweets good. Would go back!

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Paula T . 2019-05-27

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You need to know that their plates are meant to be tapas However the portions are tiny and the cost of each dish is £9,50 or more/ A small glass of wine costs more than a bottle at other restaurants. I would not mind the cost if the portions were of a size that merits it I had braised fennel that would not have satisfied an infant on a diet, roasted cauliflower the same. There is very little protein on the menu and what there is is such a small part of the already tiny portions that it is hard to locate. We were lucky and sat at one of their tables for two. Most people sat at long tables in the center of the room with lovely candle light and a noise level that is similar to what you find on the tube at 5pm. If a restaurant is going to charge those kind of prices the atmosphere should be a bit more elegant and the food a bit more substantial. I feel sure it satisfies people's desire to feel extravagant and posh but that is completely deceptive. Truly fine restaurants are worth their cost. This one is not. You actually leave after spending £199 feeling hungry.

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. 2019-05-24

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Great restaurant with amazing food and super friendly service! Couldn’t recommend more highly! Also located in a great chilled vibe area of London.

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. 2019-05-20

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Before the Almeida an early dinner at Ottolenghi's.It was a delightful tasting experience but was it a real meal - I am not sure.The waiter advised two to three dishes per person -after going through the menu a number of times and attempting to construct a meal -we decided on one dish each and a sharing plate. I had the slow roast goat ( a very hearty portion) & my wife had the hake & mussels ( two out of the three had not opened) both very tasty. The star of the show was the Sea bream with tomatoes to share -really excellent.Wine is served by the class but only 125ml - two glasses off a white wine from Palestine( interesting ) and a Czech red ( Germanic).We had a table for two against the wall but the main seating is two large sharing tables for guests which has positives & negatives - service is excellent.I enjoyed the tasting experience but it was not a well rounded meal.

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. 2019-05-17

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I've been reading Ottolenghi's columns in the NY Times and eating food from the recipes in his cookbooks, so on a recent visit to London, my husband and I made a beeline for Ottolenghi's Islington restaurant (Note: I made a reservation 2 weeks in advance and the best I could get was 5:45 pm.) I chose Islington out of the 7 Ottolenghi restaurants because it was his first. The food was divine, outstanding ingredients, combinations of flavors and textures that made us pause, interesting wines suggested by the wonderful Caterina (or was it Karolina?) and incredibly knowledgeable wait person (not ours!) who gave us samples to help us choose the perfect wine to complement our meal. Ah, the meal: roasted eggplant, broccolini and sea bass. The bread was so good we asked for more to sop up the sauces on our plates. A slight negative was our waiter who had a bit of an attitude, but by the end of the meal he warmed up to us. Don't skip desert, so many to choose from which you can check out in the front window.

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. 2019-05-15

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We went for a late lunch at Ottolenghi’s - the food as always did not disappoint and the hardest task was to choose what to have from the menu (all the dishes looked amazing!).

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. 2019-05-12

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Delicious and healthy food, especially the combos of salads. You can also enjoy yourselves with fantastic pastries! I have become addicted to the Granola... also perfect to take away!

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. 2019-04-22

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The wife and I have been doing quite the culinary tour during our Londin stay. One of our "have to" stops was Ottolenghi, especially since we have 2 of his cookbooks. Our visit was to the Islington location on Upper.

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. 2019-04-21

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I had pork miso burger with green been salad and the potato salad. The wifey had beef with cauliflower tabbouleh and the potato salad. Simply put it was a lovely light lunch on a communal table of 10. There was a little wait but it was worth it. Give it a go simple food well done and a reasonable price.

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. 2019-04-14

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Siempre un clásico de Londres mucho ambiente para takeaway mucha gente evitar los horarios centrales para no tener que esperar

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. 2019-04-12

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The booking process is good, staff were very professional and also very nice, cakes in the window/stands looked great. Liked the wine suggestions. Unfortunately our meals were a bit disappointing, in particular undercooked 'roast' cauliflower, chewy pork belly. A pity.

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. 2019-04-12

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Popped in after a day of shopping for afternoon coffee, tea and cakes.

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. 2019-04-09

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We went to this restaurant on Saturday night before a gig at the Assembly Hall which is a couple of minutes walk down the road. The service was excellent and the place was atmospheric and busy. There are tables for two on the side of the seating area and a long table at which several couples and groups were seated on opposite sides. I would suggest if there are two of you - book first if you want your own table. It is a tapas style restaurant and the courses are starter sized. The cold selection is serviced first and then the hots once cooked. The bread platter was good. The food in general was good although I didn't enjoy the cuttle fish - but my husband did. The dishes are very unusual but generally we enjoyed it.

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. 2019-04-09

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We had diner here with 5. Crowded full place yet personalised service. Dishes were all succulent, so meeting expectations form this cuisine. Some gems on the wine list, so a great night.

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. 2019-04-07

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Very cozy place to sit and eat. Comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, nice staff. You get esthetic and moral pleasure from being in this restaurant.

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. 2019-04-06

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Good food, but the lady who showed us our table was really unprofessional, zoned out and arrogant. When we ordered our second slice of cake, she actually exclaimed, “Another one?!!”

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. 2019-04-02

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I’ve been a few times just to eat their aubergines. Tonight, I got a “take-away” to bring back to my hotel. I had a small take-away box packed with aubergines as well as celeriac. Even though the box was small, it was absolutely packed with food and it was filling (and so tasty). I also bought their white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake, which was delicious! Can’t wait to return

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. 2019-03-25

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Na onze eigen Ottolenghi probeersels een absolute must om ook eens zélf de O-keuken te beleven.... Relaxte sfeer met enthousiaste staff, en veel lekkere gerechten proeven d.m.v. plate sharing, dus gewoon álles lekker samen proeven.

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. 2019-03-25

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I have been to Ottolenghi several times for lunch during the working week. The queue is always too long at weekends. Food is healthy and good quality, with a great selection of salads. They offer very few hot food options, so not an ideal place to find comfort food. The only downside is that food is overpriced even though portions are indeed generous. They also do takeaway, and have a great selections of cakes. During the last visit some staff (at the counter) did not seem eager to help, but table service was good as usual.

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. 2019-03-22

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Although the food is good quality for someone who wants to eat mostly vegetarian, but the place is overrated. I've had a few dishes and managed to pay a substantial price and after an hour I was hungry again.

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. 2019-03-22

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Make sure to make a reservation in advance. Very nice place to be. The food is great, staff is friendly. Can be a bit noisy. A must do if you are a foodie

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. 2019-03-20

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Unusual and very tasty food presented in a tapas manner. Lots of vegetarian choices which was great.

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. 2019-03-10

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