Mendip in the UK is known for its stunning hills and historic sites. Local cuisine often includes Somerset specialties like cheese and cider, and traditional British fare.
Pizza • Cafés • Sushi • Mexican
"This is an excellent restaurant in the Centre of Wells, very near the Cathedral. They accommodated my friends and I for Sunday lunch even though they were fully booked. It was my friends birthday and we were a party of 12. Everyone really enjoyed their lunch which was the best Sunday lunch I had had for a very long time. I am vegetarian and their nut roast was to die for. I would definately recommend booking this restaurant if you visit wells. I am going to next time I visit Wells. Also the decor was quaint too and all the staff were very helpful and happy."
Meat • Curry • Kitchen • Chicken
"Jay’s kitchen always offers a great service. prompt delivery and really good authentic aromen. we are never disappointed."
Full • Steak • Juice • Desserts
"Not an experience I expected.. We have tried booking here for months and eventually got a table. Excited to eat here for the first time the bubble burst pretty quickly… Walked into the bar to be ignored for around minutes while the staff did...everything but see to us, already feeling like a burden.. not a great start! Finally given directions, not shown to our tables?! The pub seemed busy so carried on to give it the benefit of the doubt. Orders were taken quickly for food and the food was great, cannot fault. Staff were to-and-fro from the kitchen and we sat there most of the night infront of our dirty plates, we didn’t feel looked after, more overlooked.. Eventually after our meals we were asked to see the dessert menu, I had decided on dessert but after waiting too long for anyone to see to us I got fed up and decided to call it a night. Went to the bar to pay and yet again the staff were pre-occupied. Upon paying the staff member was conveying to us how it’s not usually this busy. Busy is great however I feel if you’re going to have a capacity that large in a restaurant do more to make your customers who are paying feel welcome."
Asian • Balti • Indian • European
"Excellent takeaway. Phoned to order and confirm they took cash on payment. Took our order. Advised delivery time and said driver would call when he was on his way, which he did. Met us at campsite reception. Friendly driver. Great portions and not over-priced like the ones at home in Cornwall! Delicious food cooked to perfection. Already looking forward to ordering again when we stay next year."
Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian
"Should be so much better. 5 visits since it reopened; 1st review, as I hoped it would improve. Beautiful refurbishment, garden lovely, definitely 5 star. Unfortunately it's not run to the same standard. You rarely feel welcome. Bar offering poor, no premium lager, no sauvignon blanc, (or anything similar, no local refreshing cider. Food very hit and miss, menu looks good, but 50% of the food served is bland, not very warm and frankly disappointing. To me a major problem is the 12.5% service charge. I'm an adult, I can make up my own mind as to tip or not. On a recent visit, I went to the bar to ordered drinks, put them on our table, ordered food at the bar, paid at the bar (bill was completly wrong , so the only service was the delivery of our food from the kitchen, for which I was expected to pay 12.5% service, really??!! I want to love this pub, as it local to us and a good pub is desperately needed, but I can't, and won't return until I hear better reviews. Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 4"
Pizza • Cheese • Chicken • American
"Feb. 2022. This now well established and popular venue, continues to produce provender of the highest quality. I have been attending the establishment for many years now and it remains one of my favourite restaurants. This night the lamb shank Agnello Brasato was a melt in the mouth shoulder of lamb on a generous bed of mash pototo, brocoli and heritage' carrots. The cheesecake Torta di Formagi came with a topping of tart blackberries, a good foil to the cheese. And of course, the Sanglovese Rubicone, to wash it all down with. Probably the most agreeable house red' in any Italian restaurant. December 21 The panic (of them leaving) is over, but the pandemic remains. The spaghetti bolognese, mixed up like it should be, is beyond reproach and the Fragola e Lampone dessert, comes out better with every presentation. GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS. Aug 2019 Having eaten here often and always finding both the service and the food up to expectation, both waifu and I agreed to visit this establishment for our (whatever-it-was) th anniversary. Booking in advance and mentioning the occasion, the staff had placed roses on our table and we were treated to a complimentary aperitif. The food (taken from the lunch menu) met expectations as did the house red, a modest but pleasing Sangiovese Rubicone 2018, which washed down the meal very well. The day was cold, but the sun shone through the windows, the staff were attentive and amiable and all made the lunch experience most agreeable. That's the GOOD news. The BAD news, is they are leaving. Avaricious land-lords demands have induced a going concern to take their business elsewhere. So, dear reader, if you wish to experience this excellent establishment or wish to do so again, get a wiggle on they will be gone beginning in July. Moving to Winford apparently but more of this later."
Vegan • British • European • Vegetarian
"Came here with my family when visiting Shepton Mallet for breakfast and it was the best Full English I have ever had.. my wife had the scrambled eggs which was also excellent. We also decided to return a few days later for Lunch. It was very busy and I can see why. Staff were lovely.. we were assisted by Lucy who was extremely kind and helpful, and great with our children (and another kind young lady.. but I cannot recall her name). Thank you, we will hopefully be able to return soon. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"
Pub • Fish • Steak • Vegetarian
"After a long drive to Bath and struggling to find parking in the center, we were very hungry. However, our day turned around when we stumbled upon this lovely little pub. We were all very happy with our food and the service was excellent. The waitress was friendly and attentive, especially to our child. We will definitely be coming back. I started with the creamy tarragon sauce mushrooms on garlic ciabatta, which was absolutely delicious. The fish and chips were also fantastic - the fish was freshly filleted and the batter was homemade. For dessert, I had the fruit bread and butter pudding with homemade custard, which was a delight. My partner had salt and pepper prawns and squid, as well as a homemade beef burger, all of which he enjoyed. Our child had scampi and liked it as well. The bill came to £77, including drinks, which was a bit more than we usually spend, but it was worth it for the quality of the food and service. We regret not taking pictures of our food as we were too eager to eat it all. Can't wait to come back and thank the staff again for a wonderful meal."
Balti • Asian • Vegan • Indian
"Interesting. Nice restaurant, good atmosphere. Good poppadoms and pickles. I ordered the sag paneer as a main course with pilao rice. Rice was a bit bland, the curry was made with cream and underspiced. Very bland and disappointing. However, my wife had a daal with naan bread; the daal was very good, well spiced excellent texture. Good naan. I also ordered a roti which was good. So overall a mixed experience. It was a popular place, very busy for a Sunday evening so either my meal was an anomaly or just isn't the right thing to order at this restaurant. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4"
Cafe • Steak • British • Breakfast
"The farm shop and cafe is easy to find, about 10 minutes walk from the centre of Priddy itself. Or 1 minute from the camp site. It’s a very friendly welcome, in a basic but comfortable hut. The breakfast was really nice, cooked fresh, nice portion, good prices, and enough choices to suit most people. The mid sized breakfast ‘Farmers Wife’ with black pudding as an extra and a filter coffee came to £9.75 Oct 2021 . They take dogs and muddy boots inside. You might want to book a table for breakfast at busy times as it was full. The shop itself only had a little bit of meat for sale, pork chops and a few pies, so I wouldn’t plan to stock up on anything. To be fair it was a little out of season so perhaps it’s different at busier times."
Pubs • Full • British • Breakfast
"Decor nice and friendly staff. Menu was varied and tempted us to book a table. However, the food was very disappointing. I didn’t want to complain at the time S I was with guests but my food was expensive and not worth the money. I had the roast turkey lunch. The turkey was obviously not carved from a turkey but resembled school dinners with three thin, watery slides all identical in size. There was half a carrot, a teaspoon of red cabbage, three sprouts, three pale and tasteless roast potatoes, a ‘slice’ of tasteless stuffing and watery tasteless gravy. The chipsta sausage was wrapped in undercooked fatty bacon and sausage pale and undercooked. All in all not good. My friends were not that impressed with their food either. We won’t be going back. This pub has the potential to be really good but a new chef is needed! Sorry but this is honest feedback."
Lunch • Brunch • Coffee • British
"Oh my goodness what a fantastic find. Today we happened across this cafe Wow. First thing that impressed was the hard working, helpful and friendly staff. On entering, Every table was full (having tasted the salad, burgers, cakes we are not surprised) but Debbie did her utmost to not disappoint us by turning us away and within a couple of minutes had us seated comfortably with menus in hand and drinks ordered. Service throughout our meal was super, friendly, efficient. The salads /savoury plates were the best we have had for years. The coffee was delicious and the cake selection was interesting and different. Thank you we will be back very soon"
Pizza • Cafés • Seafood • Asiatic
"What a pleasant pub, we stopped off for Sunday lunch with our dog and did not have a table, booked. We were greeted with a smile and it was no problem whatsoever to squeeze us in, we were made to feel welcome from the start....We were seated in the front bar which was a lovely setting. The Sunday lunch was absolutely lovely, we are both gluten free and they made special Yorkshire’s and stuffing for us. Our dog was made welcome and soon settled into the corner. Great drinks, great food and superb value, all topped with a father and daughter team who have the place running like clockwork. Well done to you both and thanks for getting us in with no notice. Top marks all around."
Thai • Asian • Vegan • Vegetarian
"Possibly one of the worst takeaway dinners I have ever had. The chicken dish had a very odd texture, almost like reformed meat. Tilapia with coconut milk was perhaps the best dish we had, though a very thick and greasy texture. The noodles were absolutely disgusting, a congealed mass of sticky carbohydrate, completely unseasoned, with a sauce, mercifully served separately, of a handful of vegetables in a thin watery liquid, totally unseasoned. Very abrupt and rude on the phone when I called to order. Never again!"
Cafés • Pizza • Kebab • Mexican
"Having been to Wells numerous times, this was our first at Pickwicks. What a great find! I was greeted with one of the friendliest welcomes that I have had for some time. My son joined me and we had a superb Coronation Quiche, breakfast bagel and cake. Fantastic service and genuinely home cooked delicious food. And great value. Honestly could not fault it as somewhere lovely for lunch. Wouldn’t hesitate to go again."
Pizza • Sushi • Asiatic • Mexican
"2 pm booking on a Sunday for 7 people inc two small children. Put Upstairs in a far corner table service poor and slow 30 minutes to get a first drink, had to ask for missing cutlery 3 times, similarly 3 times to get a jug of water. 40 minutes before we were able to order. 10 minutes after that we were advised ‘no beef left’ so 4 of us had to re choose. No beef at Sunday Lunch? After main course we left had been there just over 2 hours. On way down stairs, after paying, we were then asked if we wanted pudding.… Advice book for earlier and get a table downstairs where more staff are situated. Food whe it came was good be patient."
Cafe • British • Breakfast • Vegetarian
"This cafe/restaurant was very nice place to eat and drink. They were very busy and the two young ladies were rushed off there feet. We ordered cappuccinos to start, then we ordered food the weather was lovely so we sat outside. We had bacon...brie and cranberry baguette with salad and prawn with Mary Rose sauce with salad they looked and tasted very nice. The toilets were also very clean when paying we gave the lady that had served us a tip as well for being so hospitable when we are back in the area we will definitely eat and drink here again as we are not local to the area, all they way from the Isle of wight"
Fusion • British • Breakfast • Gluten Free
"Whenever we visit our daughter in Frome, we make sure to stop by this cafe almost every day. We absolutely love the coffee, food, ambiance, and the friendly staff. Despite coming all the way from Peterborough, we always make a special effort to visit this cafe whenever we can. As a gluten-free individual, I appreciate their delicious almond cake and fruit slice. We even bring our grandchildren there for a delightful brunch. Overall, it's a wonderful experience every time we go, and we're already looking forward to our next visit. Thank you!"
Seafood • British • Fast Food • Vegetarian
"Being a fan of fish and chips for as long as I can remember, I have to say that Whitstones fish and chips at Radstock is superb. I’ve recently been on holiday on the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, Devon and Dorset and I always ask the locals where the best chippie is however none of them stack up to my local Whitstones. Sometimes it’s the fish that lets these shops down, sometimes the batter and sometimes the chips but not Whitstones, it’s absolutely the best. If you’re in the Radstock area and you like fish and chips like me give it a go, you won’t regret it."
Pubs • Steak • Curry • Cheese
"We went to this restaurant for Sunday lunch last weekend. The owner greeted us warmly and we had a nice chat with him. We were seated at a table in the bar and ordered two roast beef lunches. While we waited, we enjoyed a glass of wine and a delicious local ale. The meals were fantastic - the beef was flavorful and tender, the vegetables were cooked perfectly, and everything was served hot. We also each had a dessert, which was homemade and very tasty. We left feeling very full as the portions were quite generous. The pub was bustling with a friendly vibe. This restaurant is known for its excellent home-cooked food, reasonable prices, and laid-back atmosphere. It is highly recommended to make a reservation for Sunday lunches."