ASK - Beckenham
Ground Floor, 2 Bromley Road, Beckenham, nr Bromley, BR3 5JE
For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken. Their claim to serve freshly prepared quality food in stylish and comfortable surroundings with friendly and efficient service proved to be absolutely spot on. Since then I have also discovered that a degree of consistency seems to operate throughout their restaurants, and that certainly does take some achieving, implying a degree of management that is enviable. They are perfect places for an impromptu snack, a bit of culinary grazing, or the full works, and families are catered for particularly well.For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking.
Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken. Their claim to serve freshly prepared quality food in stylish and comfortable surroundings with friendly and efficient service proved to be absolutely spot on.
Since then I have also discovered that a degree of consistency seems to operate throughout their restaurants, and that certainly does take some achieving, implying a degree of management that is enviable. They are perfect places for an impromptu snack, a bit of culinary grazing, or the full works, and families are catered for particularly well.
Their trendy décor usually comprises tiled floors and black furniture with well set tables that sparkle with glass, silver and spotless linen. Ten starters include crostini and bruschetta, followed by a range of salads, pasta and al forno, oven baked pasta, some with chicken.
The pizzas are stone baked in the oven, creating a crisp, authentic and delicious flavour, and they all come topped with mozzarella and tomato. Calzone introduce a touch of opulence with a folded pizza baked in the oven and topped with garlic butter and melted grana padano, whilst inside expect to find chicken or a vegetarian mix.
Amongst the specials may I warmly, in every sense, recommend the polpette al forno, a popular Milanese dish of beef meatballs sautéed in garlic with fire roasted peppers, caramelised onions, chilli and pomodoro sauce, with penne pasta, topped with cheese and oven baked.
An enticing selection of desserts list banoffee pie and tiramisu amongst them, and the coffee tastes like coffee, which may sound banal, but I guess you know what I mean.
Thanks to a well selected wine list speculative drinking can offer handsome dividends, even with prices rarely crossing the £20 barrier.
Pizza & Pasta
: 12:00 - 23:00
: 12:00 - 23:30
: 12:00 - 22:30
Reservations: 0203 551 4506 General: 020 8650 0999
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Ground Floor, 2 Bromley Road, Beckenham, nr Bromley, BR3 5JE [Map]
£14.00 £27.00
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
REVIEWS OF ASK - Beckenham
Richard (12 July 2009)
If you are usually child bound and rarely venture out as a result, Ask is a safe bet for good quality food. Still providing the best pizzas of all the 'chain restaurants' on offer, the service was efficient with the contemporary surroundings making it pleasant night out.
Murcan (22 April 2009)
This time it was a disappointment. I made a telephone booking earlier but still had to wait for a table for 15 minutes. Some delay in ordering wine and then a reminder to bring water. Having ordered, the first course on serving was not hot, I assume it’s been a waiting collection in the kitchen. Soon I was told that main course was ready before we finished our starters. One main course was up to standard - but the other of ravioli pasta was a very watery sauce compared to our previous visit. The restaurant was busy and our impression was that it was a bit understaffed this time.
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Children welcome
Air condition
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Groups allowed
Outside seating
Cover charge
£14.75
£14.75
Not included, 10% (optional) for 8 or more
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