La Cafeteria bistro — Restaurant in London

The definition of what a local restaurant should be. The menu rarely changes and comprises several classic dishes, all of which are very reasonably priced, with a few different daily specials in the mix. Great for groups, families or couples.

Everything on the menu seems to have been perfected and is consistently fantastic, the bruschetta, salads, sandwiches are all amazing and both the honey and mustard chicken or sirloin steak and sauteed potatoes are always spot on for a main. Great coffee, desserts and a decent drinks menu too.

Ironically, this place always gets packed out at lunchtimes, often with no seats available so takeaway is advisable, as they largely cater to the office crowd of council workers and teachers, but I would recommend a visit any evening of the week that they're open, when it is guaranteed to be quieter.

Service is low key but attentive, the chef clearly knows his stuff and food comes out of the kitchen very quickly. The owner is a lovely guy who always makes us feel welcome.

Forget the tenuous comments of the previous reviewer about Wood Street, which is turning into a magnet for housing developments aimed at wealthy new residents. That doesn't equal fashionable, it's actually quite sad to see another neighbourhood ruined by property developers, coupled with an influx of new people who make no effort to integrate. Just come down to the best end of Forest Road and try their food.

Forget Hoe Street, the restaurants at the unimaginatively titled Scene and ignore the tired old hype about just about every place on Orford Road, La Cafeteria has consistently been the best restaurant in Walthamstow, run by the same people, for...

I can't believe that I haven't made a review on this sooner! I come here very often and am always very surprised with the meals. They are always very tasty and filling (in a good way). They also allow dogs in the area and staff are VERY nice! I've never had the garlic bread before and would definitely recommend it! It was very tasty and had a nice crunch to it. I had the chicken linguine, which I did not take a picture of, and it was delicious and had tasty greens too! The tuna nicoise salad was excellent, came with a two tuna steaks which were both delicious. It was a great meal size for one person! Definitely a great place to visit if you're hungry and want to try somewhere new!

Pictures included: Garlic Bread Tuna...

I do not know what has happened to a previously friendly restaurant....my experience this evening was awful; the red wine was absolutely undrinkable...when I pointed this out the man who said he was the owner, told me he knew nothing about wine but that was all that was available....I suggested that as I had ordered some pasta ....maybe he could pour me a class of wine of his bottles...he absolutely refused so I was left without any wine to accompany my meal ....I was really shocked by his truculent attitude ... he said 'well you never need to come here again'! What amazing customer service ....i was one of three people in the restaurant ...good luck with your business....I certainly wont be...