Reviews Little Bay

We discovered this place whilst walking past on evening and was surprised at the menu choices and its low costs. The décor confirmed to us that we had to try this place so we decided to book this place for a pre valentines evening dinner. The staff were really friendly and we could easily call and book. Our table was by the door under another set of tables it was a great little booth which kept it nice and cosy (the only irritating thing was the constant closing and opening of the door but it was still nice to have our own bit). As we arrived prior to 7pm we had the choices from the menu at the lower price. My partner had the soup and veggie wellington whilst I opted for the crab profiteroles and lamb steak and trimmings. I was delighted by the portion size as my profiteroles were very large and contained a significant amount crab filling. My lamb was cooked just as I liked it and my partners veggie wellington was presented professionally too. The only issue I had was with my food was I found it to be slightly bland. I fully intend on visiting again to try other items from the menu as my partners dishes were great.

I would describe this place as having 'a little bit of everything' and everything they do, they do well. The decor is quirky and interesting with raised platforms with tables in a tent attached to the restaurant. The service quick and polite and all the dishes I have tried have been great. Better than that, the prices are good and this place is somewhat unknown in the area. A must if you are around Kilburn.

Love it. I love it. I was there almost 7 years ago and lost track of the address and name. I was so happy when I moved around the area and found it again. To my surpeise my memories didn't lie and everything was as I remmebered, delicious food, nice environment and very good service. I've been there with many different friends and all of them thought the same.

I have been to little bay many times and love the food and atmosphere. Great for romantic meals by candlelight. Book a booth and be surprised by the quality of the food and the very reasonable prices.

When you come across a restaurant by accident because you're in the area and the menu looks interesting and 'almost too good to be true' cheap, you just have to give it a go.

What a stonkingly good idea it turned out to be. Firstly, the utterly charming setting. Tables on various levels made this bistro charmant a delight to take in. Small, intimate and friendly, I could already sense from the fare coming out that we were in for something very good.

Sipping a very reasonably priced Sauvignon Blanc, I was heartened at the small size of the menu choices. I decided to have the thinly sliced duck breast in sweet soy with rocket and my companion the Parson's pastry, smoked chicken and mushrooms in filo pastry with sour cream. The duck was rich, thinly sliced and perfectly cooked and the sweet soy just lifted it beautifully. The filo was crisp, golden and encased was a moist and tender chicken filling.

The star of the show, however, was yet to come. The chicken stuffed with minted, minced lamb on a bed of mash with a red wine jus was gobsmackingly good. It looked fantastic to boot. Unctuous, bursting with flavour, it came with a bucket of shining sauce. Glorious.

My companion chose to have another starter instead of a main - the asparagus with lemon hollondaise and parmesan. Whilst the asparagus was perfectly al dente, she could barely discern the hollondaise which was a bit of a disappointment.

Although I didn't have room for any dessert, I had to take a picture of the profiteroles which, judging by the number of times they were coming out of the kitchen, were extremely popular.

They looked stunning.

At this point I have to mention the staff. Polite, charming and very willing to please. A bit of a rarity these days and it always enhances the experience.

The whole thing, with four glasses of wine came to £28. If we'd opted for the two course lunch wihich looked perfectly fine, it would have cost us the princly sum of £7.70 for two courses. Astonisgingly good value for money, it's hard to come across anywhere in the North West of London that is this good and this competetive on price.

Little Bay - Big Find. Bravo to them.

Little Bay doesn’t fit into the traditional definition of swank in that it isn’t glitzy or glam, however it’s stunning decor is that gives the restaurant its unique factor.

The décor of all their restaurants is very flamboyant with maroon walls, golden mirrors and red melting candles held up in old wine bottles. This creates a very chic boudoir atmosphere which is very distinctive and immensely charming dining environment. The Kilburn branch also has very cute little galleries where you can eat overlooking the diners below, very ornate!

Would I Want Seconds?Yes! The same dish over and over again please - it is that good. The food at Little Bay is fresh, tasty and wholesome. There do not make an unnecessary amount of fuss, instead the focus is on the flavour, which is intensely good.
My favourite dish is their Risotto with Shitaki Mushrooms, Red Peppers and an amazing secret sauce. For dessert their white chocolate and pistachio parfait is unbelievable. They also serve Salmon, Duck and Lamb Steak so although their menu is minimal, it is not limited. All this combined with a free basket of warm bread and butter equals a perfect meal.

Could I Afford Seconds?
Oh Yes! Currently all their dishes are slashed to half the price if you order before 7pm, and even if you have to pay the full price, it is still ridiculously affordable. Starters and desserts are less than £4 full price and main courses are about £7, so the half price offer is so good it practically a scandal.

Overall:
This is one of my favourite restaurants, even when compared against the Michelin star giants. Little Bay is one of those chic little affordable local restaurants that you would want to and can return to time and time again.

Someone call the police: this is criminally good value for money. If you’re a fan of a quirky interior look no further than this restaurant. It’s candle lit and quirky with buckets of atmosphere. The food is tasty, uncomplicated and the service is charming and faultless. I had the vegan option, stuffed peppers topped with vegan mozzarella. My father had the beef goulash and we both wiped our plates clean. The wine washed everything down very well and was a lovely Italian red, we had cheesecake for desert and polished that off swiftly too. I only wish we didn’t live on the other side of London, but next time we’re in the area we will be back for sure.

Amazing food, banging cocktails, cosy ambience, super nice staff. Will definitely go back to this little gem in Kilburn off the beaten tracks. Leave space for the desert, the profiteroles with banana mousse and chocolate sauce are heavenly. Great place for a relaxed and casual dinner.

Amazing service, food and staff. The value is incredible and the 3 course deal is by far the best in the area. It’s hard to come by great customer service, in such a busy environment, but this place has nailed it, not only with a smile but a fantastic atmosphere. The meal sizes are great. Will be back for sure. To the gent who served myself and my family, thank you very much, everyone was overwhelmed by the service.

Wonderful portion size, good selection of food but a bit limited on vegetarian dishes. Very good pricing. You get a lot for your money. The customer service was excellent. Very unique restaurant with a authentic feel and creative booth. The crab cake thing was delicious.

We loved everything about this restaurant. The decor is amazing. The food was sensational, the duck and pork cheeks were sublime. The price is very good. Will 100% be back again soon.