Rich, gooey chocolate brownie with a fudgy center, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Steak • British • European • Vegetarian
"I have been to Avenue many times over the years. This weekend I went to the bar with 2 friends for some cocktails. My friend was given a glass with a chip in it, which cut her lip. We told the waiter who initially seemed unbothered, he then returned to offer us a 'round of drinks on the house ' (we never asked for this, it was offered to us) When the bill arrived, all of the drinks were on the bill. We asked a different waiter for the round of drinks we 'd been promised to be removed, and he knew nothing about it. Our previous waiter then came over, he was off shift by that point and was very argumentative and rude, and acted like we were scamming him. He pointed at my friend saying I 've served HER three drinks, so that 's why three of her drinks are on the bill to which I pointed out that he had offered us a free round, so only two of each of our drinks should be on the bill. He eventually removed one drink from the bill and discounted the service charge by 30%. He then separately said to one of my friends I 'm a fair guy, what more do you expect? ' we didn 't expect anything, he offered us a free round of drinks and all we did was enquire about it. It was so rude, unpleasant and unnecessary. We were made to feel like we were scamming the restaurant, when we had absolutely no intention of doing so. Ruined a nice afternoon and none of that would have happened if they hadn 't given out a broken glass."
Fish • Steak • Indian • British
"Noisy and poor quality food. The restaurant obviously hasn’t been looked after since it first opened, dirty tables and chairs and really dusty. The place is just horrifically noisy, it’s gone from a quite high class steak restaurant to what is akin to a Toby Carvery for new-money chavs. Kids screaming and running about whilst the parents don’t give a toss. Gutted it’s gone downhill so much really as it used to be really nice."
Sushi • Kebab • Asiatic • Mexican
"Came here for my grans birthday a few weeks ago, admittedly, I was unimpressed by the interior. However, that was straight out mind the second that our server, Emily, attended to us. There could not have been a greater example of “service with a smile”. She had no problem giving recommendations based on our own personal preferences, and catered to our every need. Will definitely be dining here."
Bars • Brunch • Sandwiches • International
"Every visit here starts with a warm welcome! The front-of-house staff are incredibly attentive, creating a comforting atmosphere that feels like being wrapped in a cozy blanket the moment you step into this stunning bar. Each time I visit, I’m consistently impressed by the exceptional service. In London, it’s refreshing to experience a place where rudeness isn’t the norm. This restaurant is a perfect example of great service combined with a warm and inviting atmosphere."
Pizza • Italian • American • Vegetarian
"Yesterday 3rd November 2023 , I came to Frankie and Benny’s with my best friend for her birthday meal. We had the pleasure to be served by Ben, a waiter who was very polite and kind. First of all, our drinks 10/10 for quality and garnish ! A fellow waitress understands the importance and loves the attention to detail Our mains Ben upsold on our mains and ensured to check back to make sure we were satisfied with our meals Desserts Again, Ben was able to tempt us to have a dessert each, in which he was very catering to my friend requesting cold custard on her apple crumble Delivery Without asking, Ben noticed the occasion with the big balloon next to us and brought out the apple crumble with a candle on and sung happy birthday ! Although a surprise, she loved it and appreciated the effort that went into this : Amazing quality service from Ben ! Would 100% return and recommend What an amazing asset to the team Ben is for this restaurant. Pay rise needed ! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Macaroni Cheese, BBQ Chicken Burger"
Vegan • British • Breakfast • Vegetarian
"I really enjoy dining at The Refinery. I have visited a couple of times now and have always been pleased with the setting, ambience, and staff. However, on my most recent visit, I was disappointed with the price of the main meal and the portion size. I ordered the pan-fried salmon, which was supposed to come with cauliflower for a healthy option. Unfortunately, the dish only came with a few small pieces of cauliflower, and I felt that it was not worth the £13.95 price tag. I would have preferred a larger portion for the price. I find that the mains are a bit overpriced for the portion size, and I would recommend ordering side dishes to feel satisfied. Despite this, everything else about my dining experience was wonderful."
"Five star worthy experience this afternoon. First time here and have to say the place is really cool. I appreciate it when popular eateries dedicate a page on their menu to unmistakable certified vegan options. The options are plenitude as well. Great restaurant choice for a warm vegan pizza and a classic milkshake in a retro glass- loved this so much. Decor is so cosy and also retro- warm dim lighting, comfy booths. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their lunch. The two chefs on the weekday lunch shift today (one male, one female were very quick at servicing the food orders and seemed like they enjoy their profession- I hope the company treats them well as they deserve the recognition. To be blunt for a second, I appreciate that the chefs here wear hair caps as I have seen too many places in which chefs do not? My waiter had a good personality, acknowledged my wish to eat from the vegan menu. She had a relaxed vibe about her. I think she (Nicole makes the Exeter branch special. I came alone but I imagine it would be a fantastic place to bring a loved one and share a meal together : Must say one last time the interior design is bang on- even in the toilets! Fun change of music as well- not typical commercialised tunes. The likes of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Barbara Acklin and lesser known ones like Freddie the Dreamers. What a joy!"
Pasta • Pizza • Italian • American
"the anthologe is a modern pulsating bar in the city center of somester and part of the drake morgan restaurant group. the anthologe offers excellent vegan options and weep on their menus, all clear on the menu marked by a cute apple symbol that makes life so much easier. I ordered avocado houmous with gluten-free flatbread, which was very tasty and loved the crunchy and texture dukkah and pomegranate brought to the court. the mains were risotto for me and roasted jerusalem artichokes with puy lenses for naves. I always command risotto with trepidation, served in the past terrible performances, but that was not bad. the rice was boiled al dente, butternut squash puree added taste and with pieces of squash and vegan cheese added to the mix, I rather enjoyed it. the puy lens court would not win any prizes for looks, a very difficult court to make pretty, but hubby really enjoyed it with chips and quickly polished. we were pushed for the time and had to destroy desserts as we had tickets for a concert in bridgewater hall, although I was pretty crowded anyway. I enjoyed the anthologist, its a great place to meet with the additional bonus of vegan options, so no request first and a good selection of dresses also available. I would definitely think new."
Thai • Wine • Indian • Fusion
"The restaurant is very nicely decorated but the food and service do not match to that experience. We were sat so close to other people on other tables it was like were dining with them. We attended pre concert and chose the concert menu. The appetisers came within minutes of ordering, there wasn't a lot for the price. The mains we had to wait over 45 minutes for which was not good and we kept being told it was on the way. The food when it came was average curry really. It had obviously been cooked in a huge batch as it was on the set menu so not sure why it took so long. The service was not great...we were never asked if the food was ok or if we wanted another drink. We only had Coke and this was rather expensive at £3 for a tiny bottle.... Overall i think the place is very nice but the food was average at best and the service poor. The set menu was £25 per person which was not value for what you actually got. We saw a 10% service charge on our bill which we asked to be removed. Tried it, but wouldn't go back again."
Steak • Seafood • British • European
"The four young waiters provided extremely unsatisfactory customer service. Despite the restaurant not being busy, with only three tables occupied, the waiters continuously returned to the desk to lean on it and chat amongst themselves. It was difficult to grab their attention as they avoided making eye contact, making it impossible to request anything. Despite asking for water glasses three times and requesting the bill twice, the waiters were unresponsive. One even rudely replied, "I've already given you the bill," when we inquired about paying. The food and atmosphere were fantastic, but the service was sorely lacking."
Kebab • Mexican • Belgian • European
"I ordered delivery from this restaurant at midday today. The food did not arrive until 2.40pm. The chicken in the chicken burgers was not sufficient to fill the buns. They made a mistake with the toastie filling, so I called them and they said they would send a replacement. At 3.20pm, the manager called my house and initially said the replacement was on its way. However, he then became aggressive towards my partner, raising his voice and interrupting him. He blamed everything but his own business for the delay and errors, even blaming us despite living within the delivery area and paying £3 for delivery. It is now 4.55pm and the replacement toastie still has not arrived. I paid for something I never received and received abusive behavior from the owner. I will not be returning to this place as the customer service is terrible. I am now uncomfortable knowing that this angry man has my phone number and address."
Tea • Beer • Chicken • Lebanese
"I've had the classiest, most fantastic night here on Friday the 30/10. This is old Arabic finest style. We danced by the entrance, DJ was MARVELOUS in..."
Pubs • Pizza • Salad • British
"hardly a vegetarian selection and what I had was lukewarm and tasteless. none of the workers wore masks that particularly surprised me how most guests I saw do not mask when they went through the restaurant to the toilets etc. the young woman who served us was very pleasant and friendly, but I think we had luck from what I could observe. sad I will not recommend the white hard to anyone who is a shame, as in the deceased we have used it a lot,"
Pub • Steak • Vegan • British
"Great place went there for a Sunday brunch with the kids and some friends. I usually don't expect much from a weatherspoon but I was surprised in a good way. Friendly staff , they were welcoming and got us highchairs for the children. The place wasn't overly busy but I can imagine it's packed during the week We ordered 2 kids Sunday roast it came with chicken, peas, roast potatoes, carrots and gravy. Plus a drink and fruit bowl. The portions were pretty decent We also ordered the Sunday roast for adults it constited of half a chicken, Yorkshire pudding, sausage and bacon, mash, gravy and peas along with a drink. but you had the choice in between turkey, beef or chicken Our friends had...read more"
Coffee • British • European • Delivery Services
"Would have loved to give a 5 for the value, we had a chilli calamari which was really disappointing. However, there was some good and some great too. I decided to go for the fish cake with poached egg, the texture was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, much the way I prefer them, the cake was nicely seasoned and the poached eggs nicely cooked and the whole thing very well presented. My partner decided on the Chicken Skewers with grain which she was more than happy with, not my taste. Now, the highlight the Kids Fish Fingers, not your typical kids meal, large fish finger which were mini Cods pieces So, in summary, don’t have the calamari find a child to take, take them to Mc Donald’s first and steal their Fish Fingers."
Bars • Beer • Grill • American
"I have visited this restaurant multiple times before! The staff is always friendly, even when it's busy. They have delicious cocktails! It's a great place to gather with friends. I have yet to try the food here..."
Fish • Steak • Coffee • British
"First of all, my meal (the chicken and chestnut mushroom pie) was TO DIE FOR. It was flavorful, flaky, and cooked perfectly! And the sauce was delicious. The atmosphere definitely makes the place worth trying. It’s almost like a modern indoor garden. However, for the negatives: My husband got one of the steaks which had an amazing bearnaise sauce but the meat itself was way over cooked. But the main reason for the low rating is because of the service. Our server was a young male with a heavy accent and the most quiet voice. We had to keep asking him to repeat himself because he refused to speak up. He literally whispered. When we asked him for recommendations, he shrugged and said “I don’t know.” He did this with food and drinks. Very helpful. Not. He forgot our waters until we reminded him. He never checked on us after we got our food so we had to grab someone else to get us condiments and to order drinks. And somehow everything I tried to order, they somehow ran out of. Lastly, I had to grab another server to get our check so we could get the heck out of there. I would come here simply for the chicken pie but I would probably order it to go because it sucked to have a server who didn’t know what he was doing."
Steak • Global • Caribbean • Chocolate
"Not much into shopping, its a bit of a necessary evil but walking around Leeds City Centre I couldn't resist dropping into Hotel Chocolat and what a very pleasant experience. The shop is cool ,its cozy ,inviting and the staff are so welcoming, we were greeted warmly and we got some real quality chocolates plus some liquors, all in all a super visit.This Hotel Chocolat is easy to locate along Boar Lane by Trinity Shopping Centre. Opening hours are;Monday to Saturday, Open from Sunday, Open from Well worth checking out if you're in the area."
Coffee • British • European • Breakfast-brunch
"charlottes used to be one of our favourites to eat and entertain friends, but recently the dinge seems to have gone a little bit wrong here. when we arrived, we were told that most fresh fish dishes were not available because the supplier might not have supplied any disturbing sign? the sweet potatoes gnocchi were not good, the others were okay. the service was, however, very complete and not on the standard for the prices they raise in my opinion. it was not busy, but we had to draw attention to order and ask twice for the beverage menu. chips were forgotten, coffee was forgotten, the personal looked haunted. on the plus side the appetizers arrived immediately and were good (although from any reason the Caesar salad was not available? odd) and the waitress offered a free pudding in exchange for a plate of uneaten gnocchi. we can return, but unfortunately I don't think we have the chance to invite friends there again."