We've been going to Acqua Vista (previously Time) for years and the food, drinks and service is always fantastic. It is easy for others to moan about the service (folk should remember the overall staffing issues in the hospitality industry) but we've found the staff to be polite, attentive and fun to deal with - they are very warm and welcoming.
Couldn't recommend the cocktails, smoothies and drink options highly enough - personally, the Grapefruit Mint Lemonade is one of the best I've ever had and their coffee is a step above anything else in Brentford and beyond. I've hosted many people at Acqua and I've not yet heard one complaint - to the contrary, they've wanted to come back.
Acqua is set by Brentford Lock, is very peaceful and had some great views of the canal. I've been to every other establishment in Brentford and would only go elsewhere if Acqua was closed or too busy for a table.
Don't listen to the naysayers, give Acqua a go!
Ps the breakfast is also fantastic.
Great place for lunch or a relaxed coffee and snacks with friends or just by yourself. Owner and chef both dedicated to providing good food and good service. I had the quinoa and beetroot veggie burger and it was light and flavourful. The interior is quite quaint and tastefully done. The location was a pleasant surprise as, even though it’s August off the main road, it actually backs onto Brentford lock and so has views to the water and a lovely bridge over the lock with an open space, contrasting with the busy road on the other side.
Some bistros fail to deliver, but Time does the business. Our reviewer had an early evening meal, catching the setting sun on the veranda after a warm October day.
Time delivered in every way. The Haloumi starter was beautifully presented, freshly prepared, and in a mango sauce which worked well. The chicken burger main was exceptional, especially as our request for a small salad on the plare was met without any concern. Everything was cooked to perfection and was super tasty.
We took the Red Rioja Crianza wine, perfectly o at room temperature, in a pristinely clean glass... even our request for a glass of tap water excelled, served with raspberries, blueberries and lemon... in a lead crystal tumbler.
Service was top notch. Sarina cannot be more than 18 years old, but she took the order without writing it down, was polite, prompt and deserved her tip.
Pelican Reviews are delighted to award Time Bistro-Bar with 5-Stars.
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