Blah! Blah! Blah! (Bar, Restaurant)

I can see why Gwyneth Paltrow loves this restaurant. Blah Blah Blah is spot on food-wise – fantastic vegetarian cuisine - atmosphere and service. It would be easy to miss, small and inconspicuous on the otherwise unappealing Goldhawk Road, but I recommend a visit.

I only realise half-way through the meal how popular it is. There is a downstairs seating area (nicer than upstairs I think – warmer and cosier) and it is packed. Punters bring their own wine and pay £1.25 corkage, and the charming Hungarian waiter pours it.

Gwyneth can stick to her macrobiotic diet in Blah Blah Blah, as long as she skips the white chocolate cheesecake (£4.95), though the plum crumble (£4.95) might just squeeze in. But before we come to the irresistable desserts I start with a rocket salad (£4.95) with artichoke pine nuts and sun dried tomatoes. It is simple and fresh. My friend tries the sweet potato spring rolls (£4.95) – a bit heavier but also very good. The Blah Blah Blah pasta with walnut pesto, cherry tomato, peas, broad beans, carrots, courgettes and rocket leaves is a popular choice and I can see why. It is wonderful. I am less taken with my friend’s vegan sweet corn tostada – but she loves Mexican food so enjoys it - bean and sweet corn casserole with avocado salad. All the main courses are £9.95 which is good value for top-notch food.

I cannot fault Blah Blah Blah. It is great for a laid-back, unpretentious and high quality meal - I just wish it was my local....read more