Formosa Dining Room — Restaurant in London

As a food and pub expert, I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Prince Alfred in Maida Vale. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff, including Aryan, Lewis, Carl, and Ollie, were all incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel right at home.

But what really stood out to me was the food. The Prince Alfred has an impressive menu that offers something for everyone. From classic pub fare like fish and chips and burgers to more elevated dishes like grilled octopus and lamb rump, the food was consistently delicious and beautifully presented.

I had the pleasure of meeting the two chefs, Miguel and Thomas, who clearly take great pride in their work. They were both incredibly passionate about their craft and it showed in every dish they prepared. The flavors were bold and well-balanced, and the ingredients were clearly of the highest quality.

One dish that particularly stood out to me was the roasted cauliflower with tahini, pomegranate, and pine nuts. It was a simple dish, but the flavors were so perfectly balanced that it was truly memorable.

Finally, I have to give a special shoutout to Nikoletta, who served as our sommelier for the evening. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the wine list and helped us select the perfect bottle to pair with our meal.

Overall, I would highly recommend the Prince Alfred to anyone looking for a great meal in a cozy and welcoming pub atmosphere. The staff, including Aryan, Lewis, Carl, Ollie, Miguel, Thomas, and Nikoletta, were all top-notch and the food was truly...

The food was good... but the service, appalling. The wait staff seemed keener to talk with their friends. I waited 20 mins before my order was taken and had to end up waving frantically at the wait staff to get any attention. The attitude was one where it felt like I was secondary. No water was offered. My plate was not cleared for 30.mins after I had finished my meal. I had to ask for the dessert menu. This behaviour might have been understandable if it was busy, but it was very quiet. If I was the manager I would be very concerned at the overall behaviour. I almost walked out, and members of the table beside me felt the same as we spoke whilst waiting....

A great wee find with restaurant quality food. Good prices and definitely...