MannaLondon Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Everything I have tried here was amazing, tasteful and fresh."
• "The Sunday roast was amazing, well sourced fresh produce all delicately seasoned to let the natural flavours do the talking."
• "The food is super tasty and they were so friendly and accommodating to our needs."
• "The food is definitely the wow factor, really great recipes and array of choice."
• "Everything was clearly prepared fresh and tasted comforting and indulgent."
• "The seasonal pumpkin creamy ice cream is outstanding."
• "The best vegan roast I’ve had. Freshly made and full of flavor."

Cons:

• "Food was awful - feeling sick now - and the service was just unbearable."
• "The food does not have any flavour."
• "Food was a big disappointment this time. The veatballs were overcooked and very dry."
• "The food was fine but portions were small, they were vague about allergens and nothing like as good as it once was."
• "The food was really awful, very low quality ingredients and far below the standards of even average establishments we’ve visited elsewhere."
• "Both of us sent back the Caribbean main. Both were a disappointment."
• "The spaghetti with veggie balls was horrendous the sauce was from a can straight to the plate."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was also excellent and I fully recommend the place."
• "The staff blew me away with their professionalism and attitude."
• "Friendly staff too."
• "The service was good - friendly, attentive waitresses."
• "All the staff were very friendly and attentive, informing us on the chef's special upon arrival."
• "The service was very attentive. They also welcomed feedback on the dishes too as they were trying out new menu options."
• "Staff are wonderful."

Cons:

• "The service was bad to the point of being quite hilarious - seemed like they had never run a restaurant before."
• "The service could be better."
• "They charge you an extra 16% for service even when we were waiting for the main course more than 30 minutes."
• "Really rude and unfriendly. Made us feel uncomfortable coming in to the place then acted like we were strange for asking for a coffee and cake."
• "Staff were disorganised and the service was really slow."
• "When I pointed this out to the staff they just said may be you can try something else next time. Not good enough."
• "However the staff members were very rude and kept pointing out that I should have informed them of the other ingredients on the phone."

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "One of the best spots in London. Just tucked out of the way enough to create a friendly, warm, inviting, cosy atmosphere."
• "It's perfect for an autumn or winter night."
• "Atmosphere is cosy and staff were very attentive and friendly."
• "Manna is a lovely restaurant set within a beautiful area of London."
• "Top vegan food in central London. Primrose hill is a lovely setting for this restaurant."
• "The atmosphere is so nice that I took my partner here for our first date."
• "Warm and cosy, with hearty food and a buzzy, chatty atmosphere."

Cons:

• "The restaurant decor leaves a lot to desire."
• "Nice decor."
• "The place was small and cosy but tidy."
• "Unfortunately the room acoustics are a bit of a drawback."
• "It is a charmingly decorated cosy little restaurant offering delicious meals."
• "The ambiance is relaxed and classy."
• "The interior though for me was very basic, ok for a quick drink, I would have felt more cosy, if there were pictures, decoration on the wall, plants, live plants too."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The price is a bit high but if you consider the quality it is more than fair."
• "The prices are so reasonable for what you get. Excellent!!"
• "Although on the higher end in terms of price range, the pay off you get in terms of the quality of food makes it worth it."
• "Although at the high end in terms of pricing, def worth a visit and if in budget make it a regular one!"
• "The prices are pretty reasonable and you will enjoy their assortment."
• "It’s a bit expensive but worthwhile when the food and service is that good."
• "Whole menu is vegan and very fairly priced."

Cons:

• "It was RIDICULOUSLY Expensive for appalling food and awful service."
• "Very good veggie and vegan food in the heart of Primrose Hill - though is its location justification for such high prices?"
• "The only thing the new owners seem to have maintained are the high prices, which used to be perfectly justified."
• "I was expecting more for their prices."
• "The price is not fair."
• "AVOID at all cost! save your time wallet and tastebuds."
• "No WOW factor - the food is simple and unambitious, the tastes are definitely ordinary."