RuthE Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I'd argue that the competition in the immediate area is a lot better than it used to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowblythe Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just like to put a plug in for the lovely italian we went to L'ulivo. It's between Embankment and Charing Cross tube stations. Prices seemed pretty reasonable - pizzas and pasta were £15-£18, quality (so fresh!) and quantity were both excellent. Service was good too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthE Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Thanks for that. I know the place you mean and have often walked past but never been in. To be honest, though, it sounds really expensive to me compared with some of the other good Italians in the area. For what it's worth, if I wanted pizza nearby I would most likely head for Franco Manca on Maiden Lane (I gather there is now another branch nearby on Aldwych); if it was pasta I was after I would go to my new favourite, Bancone behind the Coliseum (who in fact fed me handsomely between double Manon on Friday). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowblythe Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Wow that looks so reasonable! Will definitely have a look next time I'm up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthE Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Bancone gets booked up weeks in advance, though they have room for walk-ins (especially if you're alone) and I've mostly gone in on this basis. Expect counter/stool style seating, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 On 17/01/2019 at 12:25, alison said: Does anyone have any actual experience of Wildwood (in Bow Street, or elsewhere)? Apparently if you work at the ROH you can get 20% off ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Well two less places to eat in will now be both the Patisserie Valerie in Covent Garden....both the one in Bedford St and Longacre are to be among the 70 closures they have announce. Was only in the Bedford st one the other day 😢 Quite good for snacket type meals and the odd salad etc. Interestingly I was looking to see if the one down near Palmeira Sq ....the Hove end of Brighton near my Pilates classes was closing....no mention of that but one in East St Brighton which I never knew existed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 I have to be honest abnd say that Patisserie Valerie has gone downhill in my opinion, I found the cakes rather tasteless in erecent times as compared to the absolutely scrumptious Cafe Concerto. I'm just a bit sad that they have taken Druckers with them (who are more Midlands based) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Not both of them - I'd assumed one would have remained open. Now what am I going to do for ice creams (of the reasonably affordable variety)? I really would like to throttle the selfish blighter who got them into this mess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shade Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 For those who like tea a visit to Mariage Frere in King Street is a real treat but not inexpensive. I had the “gold cake” and it was delicious. Also by the ROH you can watch the chefs make the Portugese custard tarts and buy them fresh from the oven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I LOVE those Portuguese tarts! Do you mean the chefs at Mariage Frere make them....not sure if you mean another place by the ROH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthE Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, LinMM said: I LOVE those Portuguese tarts! Do you mean the chefs at Mariage Frere make them....not sure if you mean another place by the ROH! LinMM, I believe Shade is referring to the new pasteis de nata place on Russell Street, next to the ROH box office, where the preparation kitchen has a window onto the street. https://www.coventgarden.london/cafes/santa-nata 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Will definitely pay a visit on Wednesday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Yes do delicious straight from the oven 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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