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Popped in for a spot of lunch. Décor is nice and fresh but nothing out of the ordinary. We had pizzas which I’m glad to say were more than ordinary. A really delicious pizza and we watched them being cooked from our seats.
Reasonable price and great service too. Well worth a look.

Like Caz H, I avoid big chain restaurants and Yes, I was pleasantly surprised. On both occasions the food was tasty and plates were empty!
Occasion one, I had pizza, and the second-​time round was pasta. On both occasions, I shared the arancini with the other person :)
The food on both visits was pleasant. The noise doesn’t carry too much, even if it’s busy. The staff are friendly, and it’s good, quick service.
The décor is colourful and fun, full of kitchen implements and gadgets!
It’s a handy place to have in the West End for something quick to eat as well as filling.

I did try to like it.
I was there by myself and I wasn’t the only one. This is a good place for people to enjoy a meal for 1. It is bright, roomy and sound doesn’t carry so much.
The serving staff were nice and welcoming, perhaps a little inexperienced.
I requested king prawns on a bruschetta and a linguini carbonara with some mushrooms added in.
It all came in quickish fashion and indeed piping hot!
However the prawns were still shelled, no problem for me, but it is a messy way of eating and only one 2 ply napkin didn’t stem the flow of juices from the prawns onto my fingers, palm, wrist… messy eaters unite!
I decided to wash my hands in the toilets after.
The linguini LOOKED exactly how I wanted it, with plenty of extra mushrooms, and was served very warm. I was offered pepper and cheese. which I both took.
I tasted this and. where was the taste, it didn’t taste like anything, not like creamy sauce, not like bacon or cheese, just bland.
I had to add chilli, more pepper and salt to get some taste out of it. Shame, but not something I can really put down to cooking, but more to personal taste: I. don’t. do. bland.
A couple of Peroni beers suited me nicely.
It is not something I’d recommend, but the place is nice and possibly other dishes may taste better. So if I am invited I wouldn’t say no.

I usually avoid big chain restaurants but had lunch here today with the girls in the office and had to say I was pleasantly surprised.
The décor is clean and bright. The staff are friendly and there is something to please everyone on the menu. 4 in the group had the meat calzone and all plates were empty at the end, the sauce was good but I found my cheese was a bit clumpy at one end. The chilli oil was a good addition. One of the girls asked for no mushroom and they were happy to do that.
They were ok with us paying on separate cards to settle the bill. The bathroom is downstairs & there’s colouring in stuff if you’re with small humans. Price point is fairly on par with other big chains, so slightly pricey for what you’re getting but not hugely extortionate.