Belly

We booked a table at Belly for our wedding anniversary on a Friday night, and we had the absolute best time. The attentiveness and kindness from the staff as soon as we stepped through the door was evident, and we were offered two glasses of prosecco to start the evening off. My goodness, the food - I don’t even know where to start. Everything on each plate was heavenly, from the presentation to the flavours. We spent about 2.5 hours at our table and it was one of the most memorable meals we’ve had in London. I’d recommend this place to anyone who wants a special night with friends, family or a special someone. It’s laid back, has a good lively vibe, yet feels super intimate. We’ll be back for sure!

Innovative. The flavours are there, don’t shy away from anything because it’s a taste sensation (caramel and fish sauce..wow, delicious!). Just go, don’t even think about it, you’ll thank yourself for choosing to go here. Chicken is a must get and the scallops are the best in London.

We are a big fan of Mamasans. I've probably had dessert there over 10 times in the last two years. So, when we found out the owners had opened Belly in Kentish Town, we had to check it out. There are few items on the menu, which is a good sign. The fish Pandara (1st picture) was outstanding, so was the Margarita. The asparagus was ok - lacked flavour but was quite refreshing. The chicken was full of flavour and their take on mushroom risotto was pretty good! The Ube Tres Leches Tiramisu was extremely creative and pretty much perfect. Very few desserts have been on that level. We ended up with a bill that was a bit on the pricey side, but at the same time, we both really enjoyed the meal. Overall, I will recommend Belly and we will be back.

Eating at Belly definitely made my belly happy and, surprisingly, without expanding it. My scale confirmed it the next day. No lies, I checked. This small restaurant offers a menu of thoughtfully crafted dishes with a distinctive Filipino twist. I was genuinely impressed by the impeccable service. Alija took the time to walk me through the entire menu (literally) and helped me navigate all the tempting options with great enthusiasm and knowledge. The rest of the team were equally brilliant. I didn’t catch their names but the waiters were very helpful in explaining details about the dishes. Yes, you can eat the whole king prawn shell and they confirmed that too. I'm still dreaming about the tartare, which I had without coriander. I can’t stand it, sorry. It was absolutely divine. The "purple tiramisu" was a brilliant surprise. At first it looked surreal and almost too pretty to eat but the taste was spot on. Playful, unexpected and genuinely delicious. And then there were the cocktails. After asking a few questions about my likes, Russ made me try their new calamansi watermelon margarita. He clearly has a rare talent for understanding your tastes and suggesting something that suits you perfectly. Be warned, it is dangerously addictive. I might have to file a formal complaint that it is not mentioned on the menu that it can cause addiction. It really should be. ;-) I cannot wait to go back. Spoiler alert, finding a seat is not easy: booking is highly recommended. Thanks all for the amazing experience.

Food was simply amazing, especially the sauce. I was really amazed by how it combined the source with authentic Asian flavours. Cocktails were very impressive too and the best course is dessert: Ube tiramisu is such a delight.

Belly captured the Filipino flavours in their inovative dishes! They don’t serve traditional Filipino food as they go more for a neighbourhood resto. I see myself inviting my non-Filipino friends to this place to give them a glimpse of the flavours we love. I love the spiked atchara drink and the tinola dish. We also tried the wagyu picanha. It was grilled really well but the bistek sauce didn’t taste like it. It needs stronger flavour. We also had the ube tiramisu dessert and it was great too. Overall, I’d come back to try more dishes! :)

What a high quality meal full of interesting and delicious dishes! Enjoyed my experience here a lot! We had a table booked here for 6 people for 5:30 on a Saturday evening. Its quite a cozy restaurant so I would recommend making a booking in advance for a bigger group but if it's just 2 or 3 people you could potentially risk just showing up. All the staff were so nice and friendly! Constantly cracking jokes and ensuring that we had everything we needed. We started very quickly by getting the Beef Fat Fries. Perfect chips 🤤 crispy outside and soft middle. Lightly salted and served with an excellent sauce which I genuinely finished off with a spoon. The sauce had a prevalent vinegar taste in it with a balance of sweet as well. Then for starters we got the Tempura Cod Pandesal. Here's the thing, all the dishes are good and cooked well with a lot of flavour but there are some things that I would probably skip the next time. This is one of them. It was kinda like an elevated fillet o fish 😂 the cod was lovely and light, the Pandesal was sweet with a nice sourness as well, and the sauce had a kick to it that really brought the whole thing together. However I wouldn't pay £17 for it and get it again. Also not great for sharing. We also got the Smoked Aubergine and Heirloom Tomatoes. Again wouldn't order this again. I could taste the quality of the ingredients but this dish was on the colder side and didn't have anything distinct about it like the other dishes. The cured scallops were amazing! Its all in the great coconut cream and chilli space. What a fantastic combination of flavours that left me almost licking the shell to get all the sauce off. We also got the Smoked Trout Kinilaw which was very fresh tasting. Perfectly prepared ingredients making every mouthful a delight. For the mains we got the seafood 'caldereta'. The prawn head aiolli really made this dish. Again they really perfected they're sweet, chilli, and salt ratio. The other elements of this dish were more or less a delivery system for this amazing aiolli! Then we got the Woodland Mushroom 'Arroz Caldo'. After mixing the egg into the dish, it was super rich. The risotto was perfectly cooked for me Finally for dessert, we got the Ube Tiramasu and the Frozen Custard Profiterole. The Tiramasu was awesome and perfect for sharing. The Profiterole on the other hand is more of a solo treat cause it's hard to split up. To sum up, would come here again, will recommend to others! It's a little on the pricier side so definitely a treat kinda meal. Get the scallops, the seafood, and the ube Tiramasu!

Excellent food, which feels like a blend of Spanish and SE Asian cuisines. Service is also friendly and helpful. Excllent cocktails and wine selection. Just a _bit_ on the pricey side. Recommended.