TAS Restaurant Bloomsbury Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The lamb fillet was the best I’ve ever had; tender, flavourful, and perfectly cooked."
• "Turlu was amazing and TAS mixed grill as well."
• "The lentil soup there is simply delicious."
• "Absolutely fantastic! We were blown away by the deliciousness of the food here."
• "The best meal we had in London! Cannot recommend the lamb skewer enough, and both the hummus and garlic yogurt dip were divine."
• "Everything we ordered was delicious. The intensity of flavors was stunning."
• "Delicious Turkish food and drinks."

Cons:

• "The service was good, but the food was bland a slightly disappointing."
• "The food at Tas was just okay three grilled meat was good though."
• "The artichoke salad and eggplant salad were completely tasteless."
• "Some of the starts tasted like frozen store-bought appetizers."
• "The baklava were a little disappointing."
• "The vegetarian stuffed vine leaves tasted peculiar - not fresh at all."
• "Most of the food can be described as bland or flavorless."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff was very welcoming and eager to make you feel at home."
• "Main waitress made it a point to greet and wish well on both entry and exit which was a memorable touch."
• "The staff are very nice, helpful and friendly."
• "Such a lovely experience! When my girlfriend asked for the gluten free menu, as she's a coeliac, our waiter could not have been more helpful and understanding."
• "The staff were very attentive."
• "Service was excellent, friendly and helpful staff."
• "Staff were very friendly and quick service."

Cons:

• "Our lunch was spoiled by the rudeness of the waiter who brought us the bill."
• "The staff didnt give us any smile, they looked like they don't want to be there."
• "Went on a Saturday night absolutely terrible service, plus very pricey for the food."
• "Overall the service was OK but I saw some of the waiters on their phones and I didn't think they were presentable."
• "I order just a juice .. but the lady in the reception meet me like unwelcome."
• "When very kindly explaining how we wanted to be sure there was no alcohol in the dishes chosen it was received by a icy silence."
• "The front of house gentleman who does the meet and greet is miserable too!"

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Nicely decorated to give a Turkish feel."
• "The ambiance in the restaurant is nice."
• "The atmosphere was convivial but not pretentious."
• "This place has a great atmosphere with amazing food. Loved the baklava."
• "It was spacious & absolutely loved the ambience, felt peaceful with all the blue theme, plants & glass window."
• "A really nice and friendly atmosphere, well presented and inviting."
• "The decor is lovely and you'll get hooked on the Turkish food aroma."

Cons:

• "Too bad it's so noisy in here."
• "Gets really crowded and chaotic on weekends."
• "The ground floor was packed and noisy but that added to the atmosphere."
• "It wasn't busy there, yet the service was slow. The food was not memorable."
• "If you mobility issues, unfortunately this will be an issue as you will be expected to use the stairs."
• "London is not only the most overhyped city overcrowded dirty expensive and unreliable transport."
• "The manager of this place is a very rude and aggressive person."

Value

Pros:

• "Good food for a low, low price."
• "Great value for price paid."
• "Good menu selection and food quality is decent for the price."
• "Prices are very reasonable for the West End."
• "The price is very reasonable!"
• "Food is always good and generous portions at reasonable prices. Staff very nice too."
• "Great value for money from the set menu, lovely traditional food."

Cons:

• "Prices are too high for small portions, and the taste is mediocre."
• "The prices were way too expensive for their service."
• "Food Ridiculously over priced for what you get!"
• "Too expensive for the quality and the quantity of the food."
• "For the money you pay, the portions are too small."
• "Portion sizes are a too stingy for the price."
• "The food is still good and the service efficient. I do have the impression though that the mixed meze is suddenly quite a bit more expensive than it used to be."

Location

Pros:

• "Perfect location for lunch after visiting the British Museum as only 5 mins walk away."
• "Location is also convenient for tourists."
• "It is conveniently located right outside the British (read: Elgin marbles) Museum."
• "Definitely worth a visit, plus it's literally next door to the British Museum. Super convenient."
• "Excellent Turkish food next to the British museum and the prices are fair especially when you consider the central location."
• "An expected gem in the unlikely setting of Hayes. We love it. Food is always good and generous portions at reasonable prices."
• "Amazing food in an idyllic setting with lots of plants and lights to give it that Mediterranean feel."

Cons:

• "I was attracted to this place by the lovely outdoor sitting area however the blond lady said that we will not allow to sit outside due to staff shortages."
• "Single diner ...couldn't fit me in even though there were only 3 people seated!"
• "We weren't asked for drinks, when a waitress came to take our order we had to then ask for some."
• "Sat outside under the umbrellas."
• "If you mobility issues, unfortunately this will be an issue as you will be expected to use the stairs."
• "London is not only the most overhyped city overcrowded dirty expensive and unreliable transport."
• "The manager of this place is a very rude and aggressive person."