Sarastro

Shocking

28 May 08, 08:52 Well below expectations

This restaurant seems to have a little identity confusion… Firstly the interior (it seems to think it’s a theatre), complete with gold drapes everywhere, ‘boxes’ on the upper mezzanine level and those red velvet chairs. All that going on really isn’t enough to distract you from the poor quality food, which is Turkish (apparently) and just about edible – mezze for starters, unmemorable mains. We came here for a birthday (yes, says a lot about the host!) and we had to have the set menu as it was opera night, where they have singers attempting to squeeze past the tightly packed tables whilst performing. So far so hmmmm… The toilets always seem to be a talking point (interesting choice of wallpaper).

All in all, one to avoid.

Generally Passable

30 Apr 08, 15:16 Well below expectations

The 'Turkish-oriented' food was generally passable, with occasional items showing flickers or promise. The main courses were sensibly plain but lacking in originality. The Chicken Princess was essentially chicken breast with red wine sauce, was acceptable but far from majestic. The grilled halibut accented with mixed vegetables, was nicely cooked, nothing sapecial.

Harem - Restaurant

24 Apr 08, 16:46 Below expectations

This restaurant has not a good food but I suggest to go there just to have a look at the decors that characterized it. The restaurant it's like a Turkish harem, incredible, if you don't seet it you can't understand. Unfortunatly, as I wrote before, food is mediocre and the waiters are not so good to take the orders, they're really slow!