Address: 158 Sandringham Rd, London, E8 2HS, United Kingdom
Phone: +442030210747
Rating: 4.7
based on 150 reviews.
Ambience and Atmosphere
Pros:
"This one was for sure the cosiest and warmest one! It really looks like someone's house, with a very friendly and welcoming vibe."
"The venue may be small but there is no issue with space or noise. It felt like we were having a meal to ourselves."
"As soon as I crossed the threshold, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere."
"The restaurant's ambiance, service, and most importantly, the food."
"The décor is vintage/retro and tasteful, with just the right lighting to create an intimate and cozy environment."
"The atmosphere was relaxed and intimate. The open kitchen was absolutely mesmerising to watch."
"Finally, the restaurant has a perfect ambience, very relaxed and friendly atmosphere that fits the neighborhood perfectly."
"Very good value tasting menu. Exciting food with high quality presentation, service and inventiveness."
Cons:
"We were sitting downstairs which is cozy but maybe lacking a ground floor vibe and action."
"The overall experience was acceptable, but I wouldn't recommend this place nor would I like to go back."
"Some might find the room a touch claustrophobic."
"The restaurant was very cramped and it is a little odd to see people walking past and staring into the all glass restaurant front."
"Service isn't quite spot on and seamless although it was clear one of the waiters was new."
"The service isn't quite spot on and seamless although it was clear one of the waiters was new."
"The atmosphere is quite casual and modern - we sat near the kitchen and had full view of all the action."
"It’s a little out of the way for me (Hackney Downs v Waterloo) but it was well worth the 3 tubes and an overground to get there…"
Food Quality and Creativity
Pros:
"Food was mind-blowing. So many flavours, complex and well combined."
"Every course had something new to offer, new tastes, new preparations, new experiences."
"The bread and butter was a spongy sourdough with a thick, crisp crust, which was a perfect vessel for mopping up sauces."
"The highlight dish for me was a small charred onion which was sat in a silky duck sauce."
"The courses featured creative combinations with lots of fermented ingredients and some Asian inspirations."
"The tasting menu offers a wide variety of dishes, and the kitchen's continuous evolution of the menu keeps visitors intrigued."
"Now let's talk about the star of the show: the food. Casa Fofò offers an unprecedented culinary journey."
"Each dish is incredibly simple and complex at the same time with your everyday ingredients tasting like you’ve never imagined."
Cons:
"Unfortunately, our dinner experience fell short and left us feeling a bit disappointed and uncomfortably full."
"One dish that didn't quite hit the mark for us was the duck soup, as the umami flavor was a bit overpowering."
"We went for lunch and got the set menu. I think the highlight of the meal is the pork belly. Other things are not as flavorful or memorable."
"The overall food combination was slightly worse than some of the other Michelin star restaurants."
"The pre-dessert and dessert has got me! Some people will be disappointed with a single carrot."
"Everything tastes the same and is exceedingly salty and fatty."
"The food is uninspired and overcomplicated. The best thing we ate was the bread, by a mile."
"Each course had a long and flowery description which seemed to miss the mark."
Service and Staff
Pros:
"The service was fantastic. Always helpful, always happy to take the time to discuss the courses and wines with us."
"Service and atmosphere is unfussy, with the chef himself coming to explain his creations."
"The staff is attentive, knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about what they do."
"Very attentive front of house, we got very detailed explanations of all of our courses."
"The chefs bring each dish over to the table personally and talk you through it."
"The service is brilliant, and they really take you through the food and the wine before you eat."
"Staff describe every single dish with passion, paying attention to the details."
"We had the tasting menu + paired wines. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful."
Cons:
"The service is not quite spot on and seamless although it was clear one of the waiters was new."
"The service isn't quite spot on and seamless although it was clear one of the waiters was new."
"Service is ok, but def not a 1 Michelin star level (front of house working with their normal clothes, never refilling your water, not so attentive etc)."
"The atmosphere is quite casual and modern - we sat near the kitchen and had full view of all the action."
"If you ask them follow up questions they don't always know much, which makes me think they're repeating what they've read."
"For a Michelin restaurant, the service standard and service recovery is horrible."
"I felt rushed to finish the first glass of wine before the next course but this improved throughout the rest of the meal."
"We informed the restaurant of my dietary requirement and that I could eat fish but was provided a main of pasta which was unfortunately on the raw side of al dente."