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A former chain pub has been given a makeover to create a two-floor pub and dining room beside Fulham Broadway tube. The ground floor, which goes by the name of Broadway Bar and Grill, shows the signs of a typical London boozer, from the always-on TV screens to the rows of near-identical brews on tap. There's a bar menu serving burgers and the like.
In the first-floor dining room, called Brasa (which has a separate entrance on the right), things look a lot more promising. The dining room's more suited to dates than mates, the lighting subdued, the tables well spaced. The menu's brief, British, and centres on grilled dishes, cooked on a huge grill imported from Spain.
When dishes are this simple, the ingredients have to be top quality - and the competition's stiff these days. Yet the meats are described very minimally - 'grilled longhorn T-bone £22' - ie with no provenance, ageing or even weight information given.
Our T-bone steak was disappointing. While the centre was chewy and red, the edges were tough and overcooked. And the kitchen had decided to cut the steak into slivers (what Italians call tagliata) before it reached us, possibly thinking they were doing us a favour as we were sharing dishes. But as a result, it just didn't look like a £22 piece of steak. I also recently had the experience of reviewing an Angus Steak House, and - to my great surprise - the steak at their revamped Leicester Square branch was better.
Grilled pheasant, also curiously cut into slices as if we were invalids, was a better choice at £11, but came with no side vegetables; grilled fennel and a bowl of triple-cooked chips each cost £3.50 extra. Starters were a bit unremarkable for the prices charged - £6.50 for some slices of limp beetroot with ricotta, for example. A dessert of 'payn per dew' (an old English spelling of the French 'pain perdu', aka 'French toast', or eggy bread) was off, so we had the 'warm chocolate cake' which was actually more of a fondant.
In its favour, the service was charming and Brasa's room is refreshingly quiet after the TV screens downstairs. With its location right next to the tube, we don't doubt this prime location will attract a fair number of souls unaware that in the backstreets nearby you can find a handful of far superior gastropubs.
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Open 5.30-11.30pm Tue, Wed; noon-3pm, 5.30-11.30pm Thur, Fri; 5.30-11.30pm Sat; noon-11pm Sun
Meal for two with wine and service: around £80
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Comments & ratings 4/5 (Average of 4 ratings)
I have to agree with the review. I found the food disappointing, they had 'run out' (at 7pm) of vegetarian options and the service was terrible. We had a very bad experience.
I know Guy Diamond is a respected critic and everything but I don't think he's judged Brasa fairly on this one...
I popped upstairs to Brasa on the off chance of a nice quiet Roast last Sunday and that is exactly what I got. Well, I got more actually. The Roast Beef was absolutely incredible! Cooked perfectly and very generous in size. The selection of seasonal veg complimented it well (not too fancy) and the potatoes were perfect. I definitely couldn't argue with the £13.50 price tag!
An unimaginative choice, but I had to opt for the fillet, which was cooked to perfection. My girlfriend had the Blackface Lamb Barnsley Chop, which went down extremely well. The side dishes were also great and the Batvia Lettuce with Onions was a great simple side, that I haven't had anywhere else. Simple food done well indeed!
The food might be expensive but it's great for a treat. I think service and food combined, it's a great place to eat top notch grilled grub and there is a very romantic setting.
Amazing great food, the grilled steaks/sirloins are to die for! Medium rare's the way to go though admittedly the prices are a premium and the sides small but that's the only reason why it didn't get the full 5 stars from me! Place can get too busy as there was only two lovely waiters to serve and take orders. Be prepared to wait a while for deserts once the place fill up.
Can't say I agree with this review. Your man's given it quite a slating. I found the food at Brasa really very good. I had the sirloin rather than the T-bone but it was excellently cooked. Admittedly the meal wasn't cheap, but I didn't find it overpriced either. Good downstairs as well.
I'm only writing this review as I feel the review given was so far from my experience!
I took my girlfriend to this little gem last week and if you haven't gone yet, there's not much that I can say except: go. Now. Today. It is simply outstanding. One of the best restaurants in London, easy.
It's what you'd call one of London's best kept secrets, much to the owners dissatisfaction no doubt, but everything was amazing. The cocktails were made with homemade infused alcohol and were a joy to watch being made by the passionate bartender. There was also a large selection of wines, which kept me happy.
The meat is another story. The Venison (my girlfriend's choice of course) was perfect in tenderness and taste. And the bone-in Galloway Fillet is...well, incredible. Also, they do the best chips you'll ever find anywhere - triple cooked! Oh and the Macaroni Cheese is honestly to die for. Screw the detox!
Combined with great service and a relaxed atmosphere, I've now found my new favourite restaurant in London. I also spotted a sample lunch menu at a ridiculous price (£14.95 with a drink!) so I will definitely be looking to get a 'working' lunch in Fulham at some point soon...
I will have to agree with Stevie. I went to Brasa upstairs for a Sunday Roast and it was easily the best in London! And I'm extremely picky... Downstairs has a nice vibe too and I caught a glimpse of the chef hand-preparing each dish, a pleasant suprise and something I didn't expect given it's 'chain'-style name.
Guys, take your missus here.
I went hear and had possibly the best roast I had ever had. Te beef was to die for ! I am salivating at the thought of it. Excellent place!
This place used to be a right dive, but it looks so much better after refurbishment and the new menu is delicious.
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