Comedor Grill and Bar (Islington)

• ) which prompted us to visit Comedor Grill and Bar (Islington) as this is quite out of the way for us either from home or work
• The nearest one is Essex road but the route is not through an area which makes you feel secure more so if you are not from around
• The chairs are possibly the worst I have come across and after a day of sitting in office
• The uncomfortable chair was the last thing I needed
• The waiter who was serving had his first day on duty
• The ambience was pleasing and the dimmed lights made it look warm
• The portions were not big but were enough to fill us up
• I am generally a big fan of new world wine and the Finca Flichman is surely one of the best Argentinian reds that I have tried
• Perfectly cooked and served with a peppercorn sauce and thick cut fries very nice indeed
• The vegetarian risotto with porcini mushrooms
• Looked incredible but was reportedly a little low on flavour
• Dessert I had a very good chocolate fudge with blackberries
• While elsewhere the passionfruit cheese cake was consumed rapidly
• Comedor's decor is modern urban
• Apart from the fact that I was super excited to get my hands on a new iPad mini
• Thanks to Zomato I was also quite intrigued by the menu at this restaurant
• I took a bus to Comedor Grill and Bar (Islington) and it was literally a 2 minute walk although I am not sure if there are any tube stations very close by
• The ambience of the place is quite modern and fairly good seating
• Soon as I entered I was greeted by the Zomato team members and escorted to the bar
• It was a beautiful warm day so I ordered a virgin Mojito it was just perfectly refreshing
• As I was chin wagging with some very interesting people from the "
• I was eying that Rump steak with pepper corn sauce for a while and sure enough I ordered that
• I ordered from the set menu but the lady was kind enough to serve me mashed potatoes instead of chips
• Located on the restaurant heavy upper street Comodor offers a fantastic argentine dining experience that is perfect for large groups or couples
• The wine and cocktail list is relatively extensive
• Being a non drinker i was delighted to see a pretty substantial range of 'mocktails' on offer
• I am a big believer in the fun of finger food and this was a great way to set up the meal
• Mine (rare) was cooked to perfection and the quality of the meat was a joy
• This was one of the best steaks i have ever eaten for the price
• The desert was also pretty tasty although at this point i was happily full
• It is not the cheapest place you can go but the food is of high quality
• I had no clue it was South American until I looked at the menu
• The batter of the squid I had for the starter was fresh and crispy
• A good joint with a rich and tasty sauce
• My companion and I shared a chocolate cake with ice cream for dessert
• The service was outstanding
• We started off with their bread basket and would strongly recommend that
• It came piping hot straight from the oven and was more like the Indian roti bread rather than traditional loafs
• Mains we tried the sea bass fillet which was yummy but the portion was extremely small
• The mash potato was also one of the best I have had
• The chicken main dish also didn't disappoint although it was a bit to oily for me
• The dessert was dark chocolate cake and the passion fruit blueberry cheesecake which was presented very well and didn't let down
• Plus the music was quite relaxing too
• We were introduced with two mojito jellies to start off
• The starters came in very quickly and we were highly impressed by how well they were presented
• We did not try their stakes (regrettably) but the dishes we ordered were just heavenly
• We ordered the alfajores with dulce de leche and the cheesecake they were simply out of this world
• They helped create a very nice atmosphere as you could tell they got on very well with each other and
• The waiter who served us was extremely cordial and warm
• He guided us to our table and made sure we were comfortable with the seating
• I do not eat pork but I tried the apple chutney with corn bread
• My friend said the pork belly was crispy on the outside and soft and fresh inside
• She said the meat was good and properly cooked
• I will attach the photographs with this review and if your mouth doesn't start watering then I would treat you to a snickers (just kidding
• So the food was amazing and the portions were more than generous
• Chicken Chermoula is basically a grilled Poussin baby chicken
• The chicken was well marinated and the flavors were distinct
• The couscous was well cooked and had a nice subtle flavor
• My friend's Chicken Aji Panca was a lighter option
• The chicken was juicy and mildly flavored as promised by the menu
• I think this is a good option and the portion is generous too
• She served us with a large portion of the chips making up for the delay (barely 5 mins)
• I think that was very sweet and kind of her
• The cassava chips were nice and crisp and a small amount of paprika was sprinkled on it which gave it a slightly spicy flavor
• We were so full by the end of the meal that there was no room for anything else
• Being the perfect foodie is not an easy job
• Dessert is the best part of a meal
• The warm Ecuadorian chocolate cake along with the Pistachio ice cream made for an unusual but scrumptious combination
• It was served with some raspberries and mulberries
• The passion fruit and blueberry cheesecake was good too but it had a slightly tangy flavor and I like my desserts sweet
• The staff was very friendly and the place was quiet and calm
• The service was second to none
• I decided it was time we gave this often busy
• The restaurant was relatively quiet with only two other tables taken
• It was clean and simply decorated and we were shown to our table by pleasant staff
• Roasted pork belly and baby squid with chilly jelly
• The ceviche was very fresh and tangy but not overly so
• With nice chunks of fish some places can be very mean with tiny bits of fish but not here
• With a lovely soft flesh which was not overly fatty
• The apple chutney was the perfect accompaniment for this rich cut of meat and the little bits of corn bread were totally delicious too
• Perfectly seasoned crackling was also included
• Every little piece of squid was packed with immense sweet flavour of the sea in perfect harmony with the deliciousness of the mellow
• We waited for our mains with high anticipation
• The floral variety)The presentation of the dish was on par with other high dining establishments
• Hand cut chips and baby broccoli with garlic and chilli butter
• The steak was cooked medium rare as ordered topped with chimmichuri
• I was not offered a sauce when the order was taken although this was specified on the menu
• I did find the steak a little too charred on the outside for my liking but the flesh inside was pink and tender
• The black cod was cooked perfectly and not overpowered by the thick dark sauce in any way
• The hand cut chips lacked a little in seasoning and could be made a little crunchier these are frankly just very tiny grumbles
• The meat dishes are quite good and I definitely recommend trying the beef escalope
• Everything else is kind of average
• The zucchini risotto was ok and the appetizers aren't really exciting
• The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice but I felt like they could have made it nicer
• The restaurant is pretty plainly decorated and it is a rectangular room that stretches out so it looks a bit awkward
• Comedor Grill and Bar is unintrusive and you could walk past if you weren't headed there intentionally
• Serving a range of classic and modern South American dishes we were quite literally drooling over the many cuts of steak available on the menu from classics cuts such as fillet and sirloin
• Cooked to your liking with a sauce of your choice
• Filled with spicy beef and served with an aji sauce (a hot pepper sauce) with lime
• Crispy baby squid wrapped in mooli radish and served with chilli jelly
• Succulent on the inside with a light crispy batter
• Main course options were varied and set apart from the steak menu
• Cooked perfectly and eaten with large hand cut triple cooked chips
• The Chicken Aji Panca was a lighter option
• The Entrana (sliced rare steak) and Goat's Cheese Mash was soft and creamy as promised
• The distinctive goat's cheese flavour was subtle yet palatable
• A warm mousse tart served with pistachio ice cream
• Particularly when asking for our free glass of wine with our main course
• I ordered the churrasco steak and it was very big in terms of portions
• Wines we had with meals were great
• I visited Comedor Grill and Bar (Islington) with my husband and daughter few days ago and we left happy and satisfied
• Drinks were great and everything was reasonably priced
• This is one of the best steak house and more in London in my opinion
• The staff is very friendly and willing to help and the place is quite authentic
• We had eaten at some steakhouses in London and as an Australian are quite spoilt for good cuts of beef which had become apparent throughout the week
• This was the first place I was completely overwhelmed with the quality of meat and the spectacular cooking
• The service was a bit slow to start but as there were only 2 waitresses available we gave them some leniency on that
• We grabbed some empanadas too and were just as good as the meat
• The fillet was a clean cut with good marbling and at a 'medium rare' cooking method was just perfect
• The provoletta cheese is good but a little bit spicy and itchy in the mouth
• The picana is really good
• Juicy and tender and the asado di tira is their specialty
• Dropped in for dinner last night with my wife and were treated to a seriously delicious meal accompanied by first class service from a team who took their time to explain even the smallest details
• It's as though the beef just melted in your mouth and the ceviche was full of great flavours
• Every mouthful was layered with excellence
• Were probably the best ones I've ever eaten and washed down with a couple of espressos
• I had steak with foie gras on top
• We went to see Jake Isaac's gig and finished off the night with a poorly advised kareoke session
• Yeah actually it was fun and I would do it all again
• So Today when a friend suggested to go for steaks without a doubt in my mind I said we are going to Comedor Grill
• Had a look online they new owners are still using the same fb page that Comedor Grill used to have (the one where I&rsquo
• TASTELESS FLAVOURLESS it was a total waste of time and money
• If you like me wanna come back to what once was in my opinion the best Argentinian steak house in London
• Comedor Grill and Bar (Islington) is a total let down
• What really annoy me is that they are calling that rubbish quality food Argentinian
• Even wetherspoons steak are better than this

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