The best restaurants serving Other european-cuisines food in St Margarets and North Twickenham Richmond upon Thames London

My wife and I, visiting from South Africa and staying in St Margarets, wanted somewhere close by for a midday snack. We chose the first place just up the road and despite its dingy interior decided to give it a try because we saw it had outside seating at the rear. On our way through, a man thrust a menu at us, and without any form of welcome or greeting, brusquely stated that we needed to order at the counter. We sat in the cramped space outside, chose our fare, and I went to the counter where the same man was having a confrontation with a customer who wanted a half portion for his small child. He was belligerently informing the customer that he doesn’t do half portions. I waited patiently while the customer enquired about other options and the man was adamant that he could only order a full portion. His manner was surprisingly rude and before the customer could respond, the man barked at me … “Yes!” I gave our order and selected two cans of drink from the cooler. When he rang up the total, the one drink was more than that displayed on the cooler. I asked about the difference and received the same curt and dismissive attitude. The baguettes, when they were served by a female assistant, were acceptable. The drinks, like all the drinks in the cooler, were little less than room temperature. During our exit through this remarkably inhospitable establishment, I made eye contact with the man, wondering if he would ask us if we enjoyed our lunch - or even wish us farewell and come again. The glare I received cemented my decision to never return … and to share the experience.