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My Old Dutch - Holborn

My Old Dutch - Holborn

131-132 High Holborn London, WC1V 6PS, United Kingdom

Pizza • Seafood • European • Public Transportation


"I have been visiting this restaurant in Chelsea for many years now and always had a positive experience but last night it was quite the opposite. We went with my friends around 7:30 on a Sunday evening, while waiting for a table the waiter mumbled something that we did not quite get. Bottom line is that they were closing a few minutes after and we did not know, they served us the food in a rush,while eating it the music was turned off, we realised what was happening, the whole thing was very uncomfortable, adding the fact that they were all very rude.I asked one of them, if they were closing and the answer was, yes , acting offended that we did not know and it was our fault that they could not leave. We rushed to leave and felt very uncomfortable,I worked in catering and I know well how it works I would never go into a place that is closing. I also want to add that there was no 'opening hours written at the door and to me you the staff did not care to be clear about it ,especially in a restaurant, before taking an order. is it the customers fault if you frustrated at work?You should be clearer and advice people humanly, we would have gone somewhere else. I believe that this behaviour could be easily avoided, your staff should be kinder to customer and more communicative. Funny enough, in so many years the pancake never changed size, strangely enough they were much smaller last night, coincidence ?"

Rustico

Rustico

62 Union Row Aberdeen AB10 1SA, UK, United Kingdom

Seafood • Mexican • Italian • European


"This is a really great place. It isn't often that a restaurant can provide good food and service but Rustico pulls it off. The Food: The dishes are a bit pricey £20pp isn't uncommon) and the meatloaf is to die for. They don't serve a caccetori, which I found interesting. And they don't serve marinara with the calamari, which is always cooked to perfection not overdone and rubbery, which is easy to do). The wine selection is good too a little pricey for the quality, but they've chosen the wines and dishes) carefully and they are presented without being pretentious. To me this is the best part. Good food doesn't have to be snobby. It can be nice, yet casual. Tasty, and down to earth. The Service: No matter what you order, you're sure to get personalized service without a rush. I also like the environment, too, because it is cosy. I often bring dates here because it is easy to feel like it is just the two of you having a chat and being served by your very own staff. To me the tables feel as if they are in a small country home. It is that warm and cosy inside. Also, my conversation is never interrupted by wait staff at Rustico. This is a big deal to me as I'm often on dates at this place, trying to get to know a new friend. The service is really spectacular. Truly. Special notes: Make reservations on the weekends as it books up. Also, don't be afraid to show up last minute without reservations because though they do book up, there are often spots left open from no shows. But definitely make reservations if you can."