Places to eat in United Kingdom

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Muya has only been open a few months, but it’s a real winner. The hardest part of Ethiopian cuisine outside of Ethiopia is getting the Injera right. They do a great job. It’s a modern and stylish restaurant that is intimate and cosy. It’s a family run business and they are from Addis Ababa. The food is excellent. I had Doro Wot (chicken and egg with a spicy red Berbere sauce) and Ayib Begomen (cottage cheese and spinach) along with some authentic St. George’s beers. Excellent. I received a warm greeting, great service and a nice atmosphere. This is a great find. They do coffee if you want to stop by. Coffee was invented in Ethiopia, so you get the real thing. Great for a quiet business meal, new food experience or a romantic evening.


Coffee Lounge Opening Times Monday- Friday: 8am till 5pm Saturday: 11am till 5pm Restaurant & Bar Opening Time Monday - Saturday: 6pm till 11pm Sunday: 6pm till 10pm

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Edit Tip Inveraray Restaurants: 7 reviews and 18 photos

KING SCALLOPS AT THE GEORGE - INVERARY
by DAO




I came across this really cool gastropub, bar, beer garden when I was having a very long day. My satnav in my car had taken me the worn way and I had to drive over 400 miles in 11 day instead of 200. On top of that there were signs north of Inverary telling me the road would close in about 1 hour. I was driving south! When I walked into the George I was impressed. It’s very dark and old worldly. Lots of stone, 4 large fireplaces and original wood features. The George was originally 2 houses built in 17770. It really is stepping back in time inside. They still use the fireplaces as well.

I was greeted warmly and I explained my long day and need to get served quickly. They also knew the road would close and I would be 35 miles on the wrong side of my hotel. They were very helpful and I chose 2 great sounding dishes. The whole menu looked delicious. When my starter came, I was surprised at the size of the scallops. Absolutely beautiful to look at and eat. My main course was fillet of pork on a mushroom risotto. Absolutely succulent meat and a very tasty dish. Because I still had miles to drive I had to pass on a great looking wine list and even a nice dram of whiskey. This was equally hard because of just how ell stocked and inviting the bar looked.

Considering I was in a hurry, I enjoyed my great meal, even if I was drinking diet coke.

The George has won at least one award and does change its menu. They source their beef and lamb from the West Highlands. Seafood is fresh from the nearby port of Tarbert and their salmon is from Loch Fyne – about 100 meters away! They have over 100 single malt whiskeys and real ales to wash down your very good quality food.

Food is served from 12 noon to 9pm

Favorite Dish:

I had a fantastic meal. My starter and main meal were described like this on the menu:
Starter - Pan fried king scallops served on a bed of cauliflower emulsion, grilled chorizo and rocket.
Main - Roasted Ayrshire pork fillet served on a bed of wild mushroom and sage risotto with cider jus, seared spinach and grilled streaky bacon.

I wish I had not been driving. The wine and whiskey list looked great. I had a diet coke.

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If you are looking for an amazing and interesting dinning experience, you need to come to Mosob and enjoy delicious Eritrean food. How authentic is it? It’s like Mum makes it in Eritrea. In fact this is a family run business and Mum really did cook my food when I dined here. How good is it? Awesome! I had the Minchetabish, which is described as a "Richly spiced minced beef stew". This came on some fabulous Injera bread and had a boiled egg in the middle. Every bite was delicious. I had a simple dish, but the ingredients and recipe made for an amazing meal. I added a Habesha Salad to make a great combination.

The other half of my dinning pleasure was the service, hosting and fun with one of the owners. First he organised a book about Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, to come to my table whilst I waited for my food. Then he started word games that I enjoyed through the rest of the evening. If you want to find out what some of the games are – you need to book and go to Mosob!

There are a lot of Eritrean and Ethiopian (Habesha) dishes. There are also a lot of larger combination menus for 2 people and more. The menu indicates a range from mild, spicy and hot. Vegetarians and Vegans have a great choice – which is always true of Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine. You (normally) eat with your hands and the staff are more than happy to explain how to eat it, how it’s cooked, what ingredients are inside and any discussion you would like to have about Eritrea.

The restaurant itself has a new and highly decorative interior. You definitely get a flavour of East Africa. The toilets are nice and the seating is comfortable.

The restaurant is very easy to find and the map on the website is very easy to follow. There are also cash machines directly across the street.

By the way, if you order salad, you may want to indicate how much, if any, oil you want on it.

Of the hundreds of dinning experiences I have had in London, this one on of the best on a weeknight. As a business traveller I really appreciated the food, the service, the company and the affordability. A wonderful experience. I recommend it and I will return.

Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri 18:00 - 23:30
Sat & Sun 15:00 - 24:00

Favorite Dish:

Minchetabish stew, Habesha salad and cold St. George's (Ethiopian) beer.

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This place is a little treasure. I was amazed at how much great looking food kept going to other tables. I was in a hurry and my service was swift, friendly and my food arrived quickly. My combo meal was a real treat. 2 different great tasting dishes served on some very goo injera. This Eritrean/Ethiopian cuisine restaurant is worth a meal. You can have a couple of cold beers and a lot of food for under £25. The restaurant had a great buzz, the waitress glided along and there must have been several cooks going non-stop. This was a great experience and I will enjoy eating here again.

If you have never had injera and Eritrean food – this is a good place to start.

They are open:
Sunday - Thursday
12:00 - 23:00
Fridays & Saturdays
12:00 - Late

Favorite Dish:
They offer some fantastic combination deals with Injera. You can have 2 or even 3 dishes for less than £15 and it will fill you up. I had 'Doro Wat'. It is spelled a bit differently on the menu, but it is very traditional. It contains boned chicken with a boiled egg in a spicy red sauce. It is slightly hot. My other main was the vegetarian Ajbo Hamli. This is made from chopped spinach and cheese with spices. I washed all this down with an authentic St. George's beer. Delicious. They also serve traditional honey wine called Tej (listed as Meyes on the menu).

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Lena tries to be a little pretentious, but delivers the goods. I booked a 50% off deal on the Toptable website and had a very good meal. I was greeted warmly at the door and my suitcase was stored away (I was catching a train later). The interior looks modern and smart and the waiters were all smiles. My cover (mandatory £1) was some nice bread and oil, once I scraped all the salt off. My starter was the Lena Salad which was quite delicious. They managed to mix parmesan cheese with ripe pears and walnuts to make a great tasting mix. My main was rare veal and it was awesome. My Leffe beer was very small for the price, but the house red was tasty.

I enjoyed my meal and dinning experience. With the 50% off deal you can afford a great romantic meal in a vibrant restaurant with great service. I was made to feel very welcome and nothing was a problem. Even their bathrooms were nice. These guys run a good show. If you don’t have the deal, you will find Lena a little expensive. That said, at least they try and make it worth it for you.


Opening Times
Monday & Tuesday
Dinner: 18.00-23.00
Wednesday - Saturday
Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00
Dinner: 18:00 - 23:00
Sunday
Dinner: 17.00-22.30

Favorite Dish:

Lena Salad, Veal and a glass of house red wine.

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The owner is inviting, the friendly chef cooks in front of you and the food is tasty as well as healthy! What a great restaurant. The interesting thing is that they do not have an alcohol license, but are virtually across a narrow lane from a very cheap and well stocked off-license (alcohol shop). I purchased a fabulous bottle of wine and the restaurant does not charge a corkage fee. My food was wonderful and the price was pretty good too. I would recommend this restaurant highly. The décor and bathrooms are as bright and inviting as the owner. She is a nice lady from Scotland who started Byblos a few years ago when there were very few restaurants in Belfast. It's still here and getting good reviews. With a freshly grilled meat and your own wine - you just can't beat it.

A must eat!

Favorite Dish:

Haloumi cheese and a mixed kebab with my own selected wine!

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If you like seafood, you will have nothing to cry about here. The Mourne Seafood Bar is a classy restaurant located next to the historical Kelly Cellars serving up freshly caught fish and other seafood from the Irish Sea. The interior is an interesting mix of an open kitchen and a romantically dark upscale restaurant. Between their daily chalkboard specials and large menu – there is something mouth-watering for everyone. The staff are professional, the wine list well stocked and your meal freshly prepared with quality ingredients. All that’s need now is you.

Their fish are brought to them from 2 local ports daily. Their mussels, oysters and cockles are also sourced from local shellfish beds as well. If it was any fresher you would have to get wet.

If the food doesn’t complete your experience you can go out on their fast inflatable boat (rib) as they offer tours of the coast. Details of this exciting day out can be found on their website. If you entertainment needs are a bit more immediate, step outside to hear live authentic Irish music outside Kelly Cellars next door. All and all a great night out.

In addition to seafood they also offer vegetarian options, large Irish beef steaks and children’s’ portions.

I would recommend a reservation by either telephone or email on their website!

Favorite Dish:

Start with Salt and chilli squid with napa slaw and chilli jam followed by a large pot of Mourne Mussels steamed with white wine, garlic and cream (also available with korma sauce). Washed down with a good bottle of red wine.

This section isnt so much about one restaurant but more about places in the UK that i think serve the best of typical british food - bacon sarnies, fry ups, chips, chinese (ok not british but popular) etc....

-Florence cafe in Hendon, London - does the best bacon and egg bap you can imagine. the rolls are so far soft, the bacon tasty and the egg cooked to perfection
-S Cafe - St Albans cafe - a mouth watering bacon roll - thick tasty bacon in a soft crusty roll with a friendly service.
-Fishermans Wharf, Alvert street, Fish and chip shop, Stevenage old town - fantastic chips
-Peking chinese takeaway in Luton - great chips and a great special show mein
-Pre - St Albans - this pub/restaurant does a carvery, something like £4 in the week, £7 at weekends but is just5 fantastic -n the roast potatoes are out of this world
-Canteen (cafe) in Wood Green, London-fabulous place with an extensive menu and good service and well priced, always busy in the week, less so at weekends.
-Jaipur indian, Hatfield, Herts-great curry house with sublime food.