Delicious Britain & Ireland
When you take your tongue out sightseeing in Britain or Ireland, what are its favorite taste treats? (Or does it just want to go back home?)
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favorite london eateries
my best meals in london to date: st johns (near the smithfield meat market; specializes in, of course, meat -- go there with an open mind) and j sheekeys (off charing cross road; extremely fresh seafood). recommend avoiding covent garden restaurants based on personal experience (bad chicken that forced me on a tea and crumpets diet for three days).
zack
md USA 06/28/2009
Indian restaurant in London
We had a very tasty south Indian meal at Kerala, a small restaurant just off Oxford St. You can take a break from shopping and have lunch there, or do dinner. It's open 7 days/week, and the prices are very reasonable. 15 Great Castle St., phone: 020 7580 2125
Rosalyn
Berkeley, ca USA 06/19/2009
London Food
I went nuts over the Food Court at Harrod's.
Annilow
Clay County, FL USA 06/16/2009
Great fish restaurant in London
One of the best fish restaurants I've eaten at over many trips to London is The North Sea Fish Restaurant. It's located at 7 Leigh St within walking distance of the Russell Square tube stop. The prices are reasonable (even for London) and the food excellent.
Rich C.
Malvern, PA USA 06/08/2009
Newquay, England The Griffin Restaurant
We had several meals at the Griffin and the food was wonderful. There is always a special of the day but a simple menu as well as a bar. Excellent pub atmosphere.
Vicki Blake <email>
Spring, Texas USA 05/30/2009
La Taverna - Italian Food In Waterford, Ireland
Arrived in Waterford, Ireland on Sat. April 18, 2009. After checking in at The Belfry Hotel we went walking around the area to find something to eat. We had a 4 & 7 yr. old with us so we needed a kid friendly place. Even though it was still early most places were closed or didn't meet our needs.
After walking for a while we finally asked a security guard for a recommendation nearby and he sent us to La Taverna at 54 High St. Pizza or pasta, just what the kids had wanted as well as the three adults (we had eaten our share of fish and chips and beef and ale pies so a change was needed). The restaurant was a small place but had a few tables downstairs and more seating upstairs so we were seated there and ordered our pizzas. Very delicious!! They have a very unique way of serving your pizza. It was uncut and they give you a pair of scissors to cut it with. A first for us! The kids were getting restless so momma and the kids went back to the hotel which was just around the corner. My husband and I finished up and were discussing getting some dessert but decided we really didn't need it, so we waited for the check then decided to go downstairs and ask for the check and pay for our meal. As we were standing there checking out I noticed their tiramisu and commented on how good it looked. The owner asked if we wanted a sample so we said yes thinking it would be a taste like they give you at the gelato shops. He said you go sit up front and I'll bring you some. Here he came with two plates of the very delicious tiramisu that they make themselves, pulled up a chair and visited with us for 20 - 30 minutes, was so nice and friendly. We got ready to leave and asked how much we owed him and he said it was on him just give him a good recommendation. Would not think of giving them anything but a raving review. Even though we were in Ireland, for a while we felt like we were in Italy with the food and decor being so authentic. Although not in Rick Steves Ireland book that we were using as a suggested place to eat, I would recommend it be checked out for further listings.
Elaine Ownby <email>
Rockwall, TX USA 05/23/2009
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese on London's Fleet street is a great little pub with really good food. I love the Scottish beef (Scottish beef is made from cows in the Scottish highlands, completely natural and the best beef I have ever had).
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is around the corner from Samuel Johnson's house and he, as well as Charles Dickens, were regulars in this place.
Robert Marcus <email>
New York, NY USA 05/21/2009
Bonnie Brae, Loch Lomond
Excellent fish. Chips are good too, but the fish was the best we had in all of Scotland and England. It's along A82 just after a curve heading northbound. It was our first day and it was my first notepad entry so I don't have more details.
Alan <email>
Charlotte, NC USA 04/12/2009
Jann's Cakes, Dunvegan
EXCELLENT cakes both traditional and tea varieties. Good tea and coffee too. I nice stop for other fresh baked goods as well. This website has a picture: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/978014
Alan <email>
Charlotte, NC USA 04/12/2009
The Victoria, near the station
We had a tasty morsel and a pint. It was food and it was cheap. Yes there's better out there, but if you're looking for a bite to eat near the station or after the theatre it's worth a shot.
DO NOT go to a fancy overpriced place near Trafalgar Square with tons of desserts in the window. I know, I know, what about the back door??? Well this is a front door place all right, but some of us think with our sweet tooth sometimes.
Alan <email>
Charlotte, NC USA 04/12/2009
London and elsewhere
While waiting for my paycheck to post to our bank account, and down to our last £3.32, I came up with a great picnic lunch for my husband and me. From Sainsbury's next to Holborn tube station - loaf of bread, sliced ham, egg salad, potato salad, potato chips/crisps, yogurt, 2-liter of diet coke, and a box of Jaffa cakes. Everything store brand, total £2.74.
Once said paycheck posted the next day, we ate at Wagamama near St. Paul's in London - buy one, get one free, if you have a London Pass. Very good food, and reasonably priced.
2 places farther afield: The Boldon Bite in West Boldon - HUGE portions of fish. St. Deiniol's Library, west of Chester about 7 miles in Wales - fantastic evening meal for the residents, filling cooked breakfast, and a nice selection at lunch.
Andrea
Laramie, WY USA 03/17/2009
Eating in Inverness
Just found a fantastic new restaurant in Inverness, Scotland. Madisons in Church Street has pizza, pasta, burgers and special dishes to suit everyone and the prices are really reasonable. Check it out at www.madisons.eu. I have just been and it is excellent. You must have the creme brulee
Bob
Nimes, France 03/07/2009
UK food
As a Englishman can I suggest the Whetherspoon's chain of Pubs - very cheap drinks (including Tea/Coffee) and good pub food at cheap cheap prices
They are in all major towns and often open at 9am for breakfast
Gary
Bristol, USA 01/26/2009
Tas Turkish Restaurants in London
We enjoyed excellent meals at Tas. The grilled lamb was outstanding. Turkish restaurant, with table clothes, a bit of splurge for us with main meals about £10. Dined down the street from the British Museum and passed by a branch on Borough High Street. Other locations, too: http://www.tasrestaurant.com/
Chip
IA USA 01/14/2009
Pass on Live Bait
Had an unfortunate experience eating at "Live Bait", an upscale fish place in London near Covent Garden. It had been recommended to me by others, but it was pricey, had stale bread, and worst of all - my fish and chips (the signature dish) came out raw! When the dish was replaced, the fish had bones and the sides I ordered never appeared. Definitely wish I'd stuck to the pub for this meal!
Nik
Huntington Beach, CA USA 01/08/2009
Cheap and Chic London SoHo Noodle Restaurant
Just came back from London. I would like to recommend the 'Cha Cha Moon' restaurant (www.chachamoon.com), which we found by accident, just be seeing the line in front of it and trying it out. It is cheap and chic. It is located next to Carnaby and Regent Streets. Entree prices were in the 5 GBP range. I recommend the 'Seafood Ho Fun' or the 'Jia Xiang Beef Ho Fun'. We went there three times over an eight days stay in London. Go and check it out, I am sure you will also love it !
Justin Ayres
Ellicott City, MD USA 01/04/2009