Sandgrown Dave wrote:As Exigo said, depends on what you mean by top end price. I would say you would do well to head for Bermondsey Street- Pizarro and Zucca are both excellent. You might struggle to get a table at Zucca at this short notice though. I can't personally vouch for Antico but others on this forum have commented favourably about the restaurant (although the separate bar seems to be less well thought of). I can also vouch for Tentazioni - very nice.
shaggy wrote:Elliots in Borough Market has all your requirements...cool location, independent, reasonable prices & great food. My new favourite...
Debrajoan wrote:I would hazard a guess that their, not THERE attitude is based on the assumption that if you bring your own cake then you aren't going to be buying their Tiramisu, Torta della Nonna, or Ricotta cheesecake.
It's kind of understandable, but hardly conducive to good customer relations.
After all, how often are people going to request to bring their own cake?
jonnyp42 wrote:Debrajoan wrote:I would hazard a guess that their, not THERE attitude is based on the assumption that if you bring your own cake then you aren't going to be buying their Tiramisu, Torta della Nonna, or Ricotta cheesecake.
It's kind of understandable, but hardly conducive to good customer relations.
After all, how often are people going to request to bring their own cake?
Apologies for the typo! I am capable of understanding the economics of the situation, but I don't feel it's 'understandable'. It's a barefaced cheek and oh so typical of London. I don't resent a restaurateur making a fair return, but when you consider that a group of 4 would easily be spending £40-50 per head on a main + starter with wine slapping £25 on top just isn't on.
Your point about frequency is very valid, the ability to charge the fee is probably limited, yet the negative impression it causes is significantly more costly.
Pops wrote:Have a look at the Evening Standard, they were doing dine for £15, Blue Print Cafe and Chop House were both listed.
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