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1492 Latin Fusion
404 North End Road
Fulham Broadway
London
SW6 1LU
020 7381 3810

Nestled in the heart of Fulham Broadway is 1492 Latin Fusion - the name harping back to Columbus' historical voyage. An enticing Brazilian restaurant with warm orange walls and iron chandeliers, live music and a good range of cocktails, including the old favourite, Caipirinha.

We went as part of a group and were therefore given exclusive use of the room downstairs, which was ideal for thirty of us. This did mean, however, that we didn't get to soak up the atmosphere of the main restaurant and bar. Also, because we were in a group, we were provided with a set menu containing either a vegetarian or meat option which was quite limiting and not completely inspired.

I started off with the fish cakes and spicy salsa. They were fine, nothing special but good enough. This was followed by chicken and rice which was heavily spiced and had a real kick to it! The vegetarian option was a vegetable quiche which I was assured was very tasty. The coconut pudding had a good flavour, but its thick consistency didn't go down well as there seemed to be a lot of it left over on most people's plates! The house wine was good, and the Caipirinhas and Mojitos delicious.

Overall the service was good, although as we had a set menu, when one of the guests asked for the chicken without the spicy sauce, the waitress was not accommodating!

1492 has lots of potential. The set menu for groups could be improved, however, I'd like to return to try the a la carte menu and enjoy the Latin jazz played in the main restaurant upstairs.