Classic Caesar salad with crisp romaine, creamy dressing, Parmesan, and garlic croutons.
Pub • Steak • Vegan • British
"This is the second time in 4 weeks that I have had Sunday roast here and both times were really really nice. On both occasions we were 4 kids and 4 adults. The staff were super accommodating and helpful. We had beef brisket and the kids had fish and chips. Nothing seemed to be too much for the waiter serving with us who went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. He even went off to find something for my fussy lad who wanted chocolate sauce rather than caramel which wasn't even on the menu! We shall be going again! Also to top it off they have a really gorgeous sunny beer garden with fabulous valley views."
Salads • Chicken • British • European
"The café was bustling and had a lively atmosphere, albeit a bit noisy. I had to wait for my table even after my guests finished, which was about 10 minutes past our reservation time. The service was inconsistent; I had to ask for the bill twice. The food options were decent, but several items were unavailable because of the crowd. Overall, I was satisfied but not particularly excited, and I likely won't return."
Cafés • Kebab • Seafood • Asiatic
"Went to this hotel to eat, not expecting much as the outside looks a little time-worn and could do with brightening up with hanging baskets. That is the reason for 4 stars rather than 5. Inside, the hotel is lit in a subdued manner which is oddly welcoming. We were greeted promptly and politely. The menu was pretty extensive but not massively expensive. The food was excellent and served by polite efficient staff. The wine was good too! The food and service was so good we went there twice whilst on a short break in Norfolk. The people, chef and waiters, make this place! Very well worth a visit!"
Bars • British • Scottish • European
"Situated on the Royal Mile, Angels with Bagpipes manages not to offer the usual tourist fare. The restaurant was low lit with twinkly lights and was full of glossy, polished surfaces adorned with discreet cushions. The room was about half full, which was about expected at this time of the evening. The a la carte menu was relatively short but packed full of variations on classics. I opted for the beef tartare followed by the pollock. My dining companion chose the goats cheese followed by the Ross-shire lamb. The starters arrived relatively quickly. The tartare looked pleasing to the eye. I had spotted that it was beef rather than steak tartare, possibly indicating an inferior cut of meat. If this was the case, I certainly couldn’t tell. If tartare is on the menu I do like to give it a try. The meat had an amazing freshness to it and the egg oozed perfectly. The proportion of the quail egg to the meat was just right. The capers were not chopped up finely but somehow this added extra zing and bite to the dish. My dining companion enjoyed the goats cheese with beetroot but commented that it would be difficult to go wrong with this combination. The mains appeared not long after. My pollock looked really appetising. The extra side of thin cut chips was a good call, with a balanced crunch –to-fluff ratio and just the right amount of salt dusting. The fish itself was cooked well and the skin was perfectly crispy. The veg alongside was adequate but nothing special. However, the star of the dish were the pickled mussels. Only a scattering of them appeared on the plate but seriously, I could have eaten a whole bowlful of those on their own. My dining companion had dithered a little over ordering the lamb as she is still a little worried about meat coming a little rarer than her liking. She was advised by staff upon ordering that it would come medium rare. I would say it was closer to the rare side than medium but my friend soldiered on. She enjoyed the dish but again, the meat was not the star. High praise was offered for the accompanying lentils. We were automatically given the menu for dessert without being asked if we actually wanted any. Perhaps it was just the look on my face that said I was in the mood for a dessert (which is the course I am most likely to forgo). I went for the parfait and my dining partner chose the cheesecake. My parfait was tonka bean with caramel swirls, scattered peanuts and a caramel dipped hazelnut. Along with that was a Granny Smith apple sorbet. Both parts were excellent. The parfait was firm but creamy and the caramel complemented it. The sorbet was sharp and packed a punch. However, they did not go together. So I ate them as if I was eating two separate desserts, one after the other. My dining companion was a little underwhelmed by the cheesecake. The pear seemed lost in the honey and didn’t appear to have anything that made it stand out. She felt that ‘it did what it said’ but it didn’t wow. So, overall we had a lovely time and the food was of a great standard. There were just a few bits here and there that took some of the shine off what could have been a truly astonishing meal."
Steak • Tapas • Drinks • British
"Lovely meal out with a good friend on Thursday evening. I am pescatarian so it was good to see plenty of choice and even altered the fish pie to suit..."
Steak • Vegan • Steakhouse • Vegetarian
"Went for my moms birthday, took a while to be seated, glasses were absolutely filthy, didn’t realise until our glasses for our water were brought out, then I looked at my glass that my drink was in and that was dirty too. The food was nice and we still had a good time our server was great and really helpful"
Cafés • Seafood • Asiatic • Italian
"A hidden gem in Southampton! I drove two hours to discover this fantastic restaurant. The service was exceptional; we were warmly welcomed upon arrival. We ordered some starters that were quite satisfying, followed by an incredible spaghetti allo scoglio. The fish was freshly sourced, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. The desserts were absolutely delicious as well. Surprisingly, the prices were even lower than those at some chain restaurants! I can’t wait to return soon for another taste of Italy."
Steak • Vegan • Spanish • British
"Cosy, upmarket local restaurant. Personally I didn’t dine there on this occasion, had a few drinks at the bar. I will definitely revisit and sample the food as from what I could see, it all looked delicious. 100% Recommended, next time I will be dining out"
Soup • Cafés • Coffee • Cheese
"I took my daughter for lunch here recently and was so disappointed with how The Trogh has deteriorated. Prices have increased considerably which in the current market I have no problem with but the portion sizes has dramatically shrunk too! My daughter and I both opted for the ceaser salad which was served with a very undercooked inedible egg, just a tiny sprinkle of finely chopped chicken and limp undercooked bacon. Very few salad leaves which for the price was poor. I asked to speak to the manager or shift leader as my meal was delivered 20 mins before my daughter and grandsons came out. I pointed this out to the shift leader who was nothing less than rude and hostile. She offered no apologies or solutions so eventually I suggested that she may like to refund my daughter’s meal. There were no checks backs on the table when the order was finally complete which is and should be standard. I can forgive poor food as we all have bad days but can’t forgive poor front of house customer service. Hasten to say we won’t be returning unfortunately. On a positive note the burger and fries was thoroughly enjoyed by my grandson."
Pizza • Irish • British • Vegetarian
"This lively and cheerful bistro is situated right on the Derry city wall. The menu clearly highlights gluten-free (GF) options, and the servers are knowledgeable and eager to help. While they don’t offer GF bread, the fries are gluten-free. Although there aren’t any GF beers or ciders available, their cocktail menu is extensive—highly recommend the Mulberry Tom Collins on a warm evening! There’s a wide variety of choices for our diverse group, ranging from delicious vegetarian curry to stir-fries and sirloin, along with a good selection of gluten-free sides."
Cafés • Steak • Pizza • Pasta
"Decided to give this place a try having been to Prezzo a number of times over the years and was very pleasantly surprised the restaurant itself was larger than I'd expected and was nicely decorated, and the food was excellent and enjoyed by the...whole family. We had a range of different dishes pizza, pasta, risotto and a vegan burger (with real cheese) and all were absolutely delicious. The pasta and risotto portions were also good certainly bigger than the meagre portions we've been given in some other restaurants. The only thing I would just mention is that some of the prices are slightly on the high side £12.95 (plus 10% tip) for a burger (which did come with very nice fries) did seem slightly steep. Nonetheless, we're all looking forward to our next visit."
Pizza • Steak • Tapas • British
"Before my walk I went into the cafe to but a Cappuccino. Lots of chatter going on between the girls behind the till before they decided to attend to the customer. I asked for a large cup yet the two young girls served me a small cup. I looked at them, held my drink in the air and said “is that large”? One of the girls said straight away in an abrupt manner “you just said cappuccino”. I thought the comment was rude, dismissive and an attempt to absolve herself from making a mistake. She was clearly a young girl with a poor work ethic. Hopefully she will learn in future how to treat a customer. As I walked out I responded.. “this wasn’t my mistake here girls. I did ask for a large cappuccino” to which they looked at me gasping with open mouths as if I had just walked in with a shotgun. I’m not really upset about the drink. What grinded my gears was that the young girl tried to say it was my fault. Will probably get coffee again there but might take a more direct, no nonsense attitude with the staff."
Irish • British • European • Vegetarian
"We had a wonderful afternoon at the beer master class at the Walled City Brewery. Josh, the head brewer, guided us through 12,000 years of brewing history while showing us how he crafts an impressive variety of beers on-site. The beers were fantastic, and the atmosphere was lively and enjoyable. Additionally, it felt like great value for the money. We also learned about their exciting future plans, which include an expansion that will feature a taproom. Highly recommended!"
Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian
"This place was amazing. As soon as you walked in, the atmosphere was warming and welcoming. The service was second to none. We sat down and ordered the food. I went for the ribs, not my normal 1st choice (a burger is always haha! But goodness me, they were delicious, the meat fell off the bones and then sides were delish, I really liked the feta cheese with lime n chilli. The others I was there with had fish n chips and the burger. Whilst we were waiting for the mains, we were presented with 3x ham hock n cheese crockets, WOW..... thank you!! Needless to say, not a scrap of food was left (except my bones Thank you, I will be revisiting. Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Burger and Fries"
Kebab • Pizza • Sushi • Seafood
"During our first visit to lunch (14/2/2023) I couldn't find a mistake at the service or at lunch. The wine selection was good and the food (steak for main and smoked trout rillette for entree) was excellent so delicious and well presented. The waiting staff was also attentive. During our second visit to lunch (we would like to come back so much) I was very disappointed. I ordered the chicken with potato daphinoise (or similar). The chicken itself was good, but the main reason I ordered this item was actually for the potato accompaniment. What I received was a half of a roast potato and a plate full of mist cauliflowers. Very disappointing. This disappointment was also aggravated by the fact that none of the waiting staff were looking for how we enjoy the meal and if everything was satisfactory or not. The disappointment was even worse, as our expectations for a repetition experience of the first time we have been denounced here were very high. The main reason for my bad review is that the article I received does not match the description of the article on the menu and no waiting personnel checked with us to see if we were satisfied with the meal."
Meat • Steak • Salads • Seafood
"I have never written a negative review before, but I was shocked at how bad our experience was at this restaurant. I don't understand how it remains so popular. We went there with family for a birthday meal and, although it was busy, we waited over an hour for our food. When we asked about our food after an hour, the waitress just said it wouldn't be long and that she was hungry too. There was no apology for the wait and the quality of the food did not justify the price. The cod was watery and the steak was overcooked. A simple apology and some bread while we waited would have been appreciated. When we paid the bill and expressed our disappointment, the head waiter simply said he would take care of us next time. Unfortunately, there won't be a next time. There are better restaurants in the area that I will visit instead. Working in hospitality is challenging, but keeping the customer informed and satisfied should be a priority."
Food • Steak • Family • British
"We recently needed last-minute catering for a group of 20, and Butternut went above and beyond! The food was absolutely delicious, with fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation. Every dish felt crafted with care, and the flavors were spot-on. The team was so accommodating and made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommend Butternut for any catering needs or just a cozy spot to grab a bite. Thank you Food: 5"
Pub • Steak • Cakes • Vegetarian
"Amazing. Didn't look very promising from the outside but it was warm and welcoming. Staff were attentive and nothing was any trouble. Special grilled Plaice was HUGE and so yummy with chips and peas and home made tartare. I felt obliged to further test the menu with a choice of ice creams, not the standard fayre. Mum loved her ham egg and chips and we will most definitely come again if not just to say hello to the lovely black lab who said hello to everyone. Marvellous."
Pub • Steak • Coffee • British
"A few weeks ago, I visited this restaurant with my older family members. We traveled all the way from London and Kent coast to the Blister Hill Victorian Village, which was definitely worth the trip. The restaurant is incredibly beautiful and has a wonderful atmosphere. The staff were friendly and accommodating, making sure our stay was enjoyable. The breakfast was excellent and the dinner was delicious. Everything, from cleanliness to good food, was top-notch. However, what really made this place special was the people who work there and the personal touches they provided. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. We will definitely return. Many thanks."
Full • Wine • Burgers • Bar-lounge
"Having stopped in Bourton on the Water and thought I would grab something to eat to save sorting something out later that evening. Having a quick scan on Tripadvisor I thought I would give Smiths a try. Entering I was given a choice of table so opted for one by the window to watch the world go by! I ordered the Smiths Classic Burger, Truffle and Parmesan Fries and thought I would give the Limoncello Spritz a try. Some reviews on here say that there is a wait for the food to arrive and yes there is and to me that is a good thing. If you have to wait it means that the food you have ordered is cooked freshly for you. The burger was well cooked and flavoursome with just the right amount of extras inside to make it something easy to pick up and eat. The truffle and parmesan fries again were very flavoursome. The Limoncello Spritz has a bold claim on the menu in saying that they make Limoncello better than the Italians but to me personally Sorrento Limoncello is superior but Smiths Spritz is still very drinkable. Family run and friendly had a nice conversation with Seb about other places locally to visit and with mum (sorry I didn’t catch your name) about how they came to Bourton and the history of the tea room to burger restaurant change. Yes there is a service charge, yes the mention it when paying and ask if that is ok. To me yes that is fine. Visit other restaurants (not cafes or fast food) and you’ll find that they also charge a service charge. Maybe it should be printed on the menu, maybe it shouldn’t. Everyone has their own opinion. Would I go back again? Would I go with friends? The answer to both of these questions is……. Yes without a doubt!"