Qype: Gastro in London

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My mind isn't quite made up about Gastro. I had a nice time here, but i can't help but think Gastro is lacking what the French call a certain "i don't know what". That's an Austin Powers reference by the way. Anyway, here are the good and points of this little French restaurant on Venn street:

*Good things about gastro*

Location - Venn street is one of my favourite streets in Clapham. You're opposite the cinema here so it's a great place for a snack or a glass of wine after a movie.

Language - Everyone speaks French! That's right, you will be addressed by your waitress in French first, English second (don't worry, if you don't speak particularly good Francais they will move onto English sooner or later!)

Eggs - Some of the best eggs i have had in a while. I imagine they must buy alot of their produce from the farmers market.

*Not so good things about Gastro*

No Ketchup! - "We are a french restaurant Monsieur. We do not have Ketchup". Well, if i'm eating scrambled eggs, bacon and toast i like to have an option. I don't care if i'm in SW4 or the 8'eme of Paris!

Service - Slow and almost impossible to get the bill when you want it (so i guess they're really going for the authentic Parisian experience!)

Check out my review of Gastro - I am ahunter - on Qype