Guanabana

Decided to try something new so decided to do a google search and found this place, went with 2 of my old uni friends. When we arrived the place was heaving and there wasnt even anywhere to stand, definately advise making a booking if going on the weekend. We were greeted by the weekend manager who asked if we could wait approx 10 mins for a table to be cleared for us, we waited in the shisha garden in the back which had a very loud and lively atmosphere. The manager there took care of us all evening and provided us with complimentary mocktails to make up for the delay in getting a table. The food arrived after 20 mins but was worth the wait, probably the most succulent jerk chicken Ive had! My friends were definately impressed with this secret gem in Camden. I have read some very negative reviews about the lack of service and attention which I can understand from how busy this place gets, however, would definately recommend and go again!

Don't bother! We were seated out the back in a cold garden with smokers from inside the restaurant popping out every 2 mins to infuse our food with tobacco. Yum. Can't say much for the food either, bland (weird since it's supposed to be caribbean) and not especially well-executed. Waiters are friendly but have a lackadaisical approach to service with pretty much all the table around us being given stuff free because they'd forgotten something. Yes, it's not very expensive but you can get much better food nearby, shame as they could be much better.

Came here for the first time yesterday, after my friends have been going on about it for about a year now! it seems like everyone and their dog has has had their birthday there.

Decided to ditch the groups and dragged my boyfriend across the other end of London to this restaurant and check out the hype for myself.

Not much from inside but as soon as you walk in its like your in someone's home. Very cosy indeed! Not sure if everyone would love the music, but i can see why my friends love it. They were playing songs I grew up with. Not surprising considering the owner is relatively young. You see him popping around every now and again. Seems pleasant.

The food is rather good, don't expect 5 star presentation but definitely full of flavour. The service warm and attentive. and the price quite reasonable. I would definitely agree with Time Out as the food being more pan-american, but they do have some surprises such as chicken chicharones (crispy chicken skin) and oxtail butter bean stew.

Was a bit disappointed that they don't serve alcohol, apparently its just BYO, but luckily there was a off-licence just next door. Come to think of it, it's a great way to save some money. saw the same wine a local restaurant we frequent on sale for a 1/4 of what we usually pay!

To be picky the decor does seem incoherent, but really, who cares. Would i go again? YES

As far as restaurants in London go they really hit the mark with this place. Atmosphere, food, service is all done very well here. The homely decor and the warm service makes you feel as you are in your favourite uncles house with his second wife's home cooking. The food is full of flavour and the home made limelemonade is to die for. Went with a mixed group of friends, some eating halal only and they were delighted to have been introduced to a halal restaurant that serves such an array of dishes. This place is perfectly placed in Camden.

They have a BYO policy here. which is great as an off licence is directly next door. A small handful of restaurants in London offer BYO cause it eats into their profits, but with the amount of people coming though the door i can see that sales isn't an issue for them. The difference between Guanabana and other BYO restaurants in London is the level service given when you bring your own booze. You are given ice buckets and champagne flutes if needed. its like you bought the wine there! The London BYO scene is lacking compared to countries like Australia. Hopefully for my pockets sake Guanabana will pioneer a waive of restaurants in Camden doing the same. If not, then no matter have no complaints in going back to Guanabana every other week. Definitely my kind of Joint.