A triple-layered sandwich with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted bread.
Full • Cafe • Wine • Breakfast
"Food ok but not Stellar Artichoke and truffle salad small, zucchini frites a bit limp and venison main very small sea bass perfect Service really slow 50 mins from sitting to starters…having chased Not worth the 15% service charge added Private event was going on one suspected we were second fiddle Room had really bad draft in it bordering on cold Table next to us had to be reseated as they were too cold No idea why they went for open kitchen style in such a small dining room but when the kitchen staff and chef calling out orders is louder than the guests that’s an issue Probably won’t return"
Soup • British • Chicken • European
"The service at this restaurant is consistently chaotic, and unfortunately, the food is very average and overpriced. To make matters worse, the food is served in the lounge area rather than in the main restaurant."
Bars • Cafés • Steak • Pasta
"My daughter took me for brunch on a voucher offer. First issue brunch doesn 't exist despite it saying so on the confirmation email. So we ended up having lunch. The actual food was ok. Everything else was not. The waiting staff appear to have no idea what to do, ie wait on tables. Their English is limited it took a while to ascertain that brunch wasn 't available as words such as crossiant were not understood. Ditto balsamic . The first course and the prosecco were successfully delivered and enjoyed. Our plates were not taken away until the next course arrived. My daughter had the wrong meal, it was salmon but with all the wrong accompanyments (they had given her a similar meal from another menu available to non voucher customers but not what my daughter ordered or wanted). So they left my lunch, plus the salmon and took the accompanyments away. I had just finished mine when they returned with the correct part of the meal to go with her now cold salmon. No one ever apologised or asked how our meal was. All around us we could hear sorry . Sorry that you have to leave because your drinks didn 't arrive, sorry we have given you the wrong food, sorry that you have had to sit with someone 's stinky asktray on your table. We flagged someone down to order dessert. Again plates not cleared until dessert arrived. The actual food was ok, hence two stars rather than one, but everything else was simply awful. When I asked to speak to the manager I was told they were out the back and could they help? I explained that I wanted to discuss the poor service and they just said haha sorry .... Over the road in Kensington Gardens there is a little cafe selling wraps and waffles that is where we will go next time. In a prime London spot under the Hilton banner there is no excuse for hiring untrained staff with no idea about how to work as a team and simply not caring about your customers."
Steak • Cakes • British • European
"We live in Dorset but my In-Laws live in Cambridge and we have had several great family celebrations at the Felix Hotel, including a wedding last April. Therefore it seemed the perfect place to take my In-Laws to for Christmas lunch this year. I booked early and a few weeks before Christmas I got a phone call from Reception to say they were e-mailing the Christmas Lunch menu to me for us to make our choices. The menu did not arrive, so I telephoned the hotel and they apologised and said they would re-send it. Again, it did not arrive, so I telephoned again to be told that they had sent it, twice, to the wrong address. On Christmas Day we arrived at the restaurant where a young woman, who was walking around with a piece of paper in her hand, looked at me and said Yes? No greeting, no smile, no Happy Christmas, no welcome.We were shown to our table, where we were basically abandoned. After 20 minutes, having not been approached by a member of staff or been offered bread, water, or anything else I sought out the Barman and asked if we could have our 'Welcome Drink ' (as featured on the menu) which he brought to our table. We were then told that as we had not pre-chosen our menu there would be a delay in serving our lunch. I assured the young woman (the unsmiling one who had showed us to our table) that we had indeed e-mailed our menu choices and she then disappeared to look for the e-mail. When the food finally arrived it was delicious but we were left for long periods between courses and served by a variety of waiting staff who, without exception, were curt and clearly would rather have been elsewhere. Finally, when I went to pay the bill, I was given the wrong bill and the same miserable young woman as before was clearly irritated when I questioned it. I wrote to the Manager to express my disappointment with our Christmas experience but have had no acknowledgement from the hotel. Sadly, we will not be returning and would not reccommend it to anyone."
Wine • Steak • Hotels • Casual
"After dining at this restaurant multiple times in the past, I was disappointed with a recent lunch visit. We ordered one Cod and Chips and one piece of cod on its own, as my wife has a small appetite. While the fish was delicious, the chips were soggy and seemed to be reheated. When it came time to pay, I was surprised to learn that the piece of fish on its own cost the same as the fish and chips. I tried to explain that there should be a price difference, but the staff insisted that they had to charge the same amount. This seemed like nonsense to me. I have reached out to the brewery for clarification, but I don't expect a quick response. Overall, I don't plan on returning to this restaurant anytime soon."
Cafés • Sushi • Seafood • Asiatic
"I booked a table for 7 people at 7pm online. I received instant online confirmation as well as an email to confirm our booking. When we arrived the staff said they had no record of the booking. The restaurant was only half full so they were able to seat us anyway. It was a Sunday and we had primarily chosen the venue as their Sunday roast sounded good and was served until 9pm. As we sat down we were told they had run out of Yorkshire puddings. Within 10 minutes they came and took the Sunday menu away and said it was now unavailable but we could still order from the standard menu. My mother in law asked if it was possible to swap chips for mashed potatoes with the pie and was told no, the mashed potato portions were already allocated to other meals. At this point we left. The staff did try and seemed sympathetic but were annoyed when we left as they had poured out a couple of the drinks order. The restaurant looked like a good place it was a nice setting but the menu was expensive and other diners could be heard complaining they had been waiting a long time even though they weren't busy. We were understandably really disappointed with the whole experience."
Beer • Wine • British • Restaurants
"This really is a lovely restaurant in a beautiful setting. The Sunday menu was interesting and of reasonable value and there is a good wine list. My wife choose the ham hock terrine and pork belly; I chose the chicken salad and sardines. I later added a side order of vegetables. The starters were of considerable size, well presented and very tasty. The pork belly was of similar size but there were too few sardines. The vegetables didn't arrive although we did get a side salad. I questioned this and was told that was all there was. It was unfortunate as most of the meal was very enjoyable. The New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc was excellent. We will return!"
Sushi • Seafood • European • Vegetarian
"I made a reservation for a table of 7 at 7pm online. I received immediate confirmation online as well as an email to confirm our booking. However, when we arrived, the staff mentioned that they had no record of the reservation. Despite the restaurant only being half full, they were able to accommodate us. We had chosen this venue primarily for their Sunday roast, which we heard good things about and is served until 9pm. Unfortunately, when we sat down, we were informed that they had run out of Yorkshire puddings. Shortly after, they took away the Sunday menu and said it was no longer available, but we could still order from the regular menu. When my mother-in-law asked if she could swap chips for mashed potatoes with her pie, she was told that the mashed potatoes were already designated for other dishes. At this point, we decided to leave. The staff did make an effort and seemed understanding, but appeared annoyed when we left since they had already started on a few drinks. The restaurant appeared nice and had a good atmosphere, but the menu was on the pricier side. Other diners were also heard complaining about long wait times even though the restaurant wasn't very busy. Overall, we were extremely disappointed with the entire experience."
Bars • Soup • Steak • British
"I had not experienced the magic of chef Sally Abbe at any of her previous establishments so it was interesting to note the subtle changes effected at her pub in the Conrad St James Hotel. It is not really a pub in the true sense as it does not have that atmosphere but what it does offer is good, friendly service at well spaced tables in a modern brasserie style setting. The menu was short but tempting and i chose the Battered cod with chunky chips, forked peas and chip shop curry sauce £23.00). This last item was really the point of difference as I have not seen such a bold initiative at any other restaurant! The batter was light and very crisp, the cod moist and fresh, the chips wonderful and the sauce so good that I called for another helping happily and quickly offered. This felt like food sacrilege to a die hard Northerner brought up on Whitby and Hartlepools finest haddock and chips with mushy peas but the curry combination was irresistible. My first visit to the Blue Boar but certainly not my last, Total bill with water and 12.5% service was £35.72 simply great value."
Delis • Greek • Salad • Coffee
"Completely dissatisfied with my experience at this restaurant. I ordered the Full English Breakfast with tea, and they arrived together as requested. However, the tea was served in a small espresso cup on a saucer, and I had to ask for milk as it came in a milk jar with a lid. The breakfast itself was as advertised, but the plate it was served on was cold, causing the food to quickly cool down. The eggs were undercooked, and the plate was too small for the serving, resulting in the toasted bread falling off. The atmosphere was good, and the initial waitress was adequate, but no one checked in to see if everything was satisfactory. If they had, I would have expressed my dissatisfaction then and there."
Sushi • Pizza • Kebab • Seafood
"We went for a baby shower and a 3 course lunch. It was absolutely glorious. Food was excellent as we had the vegetarian option,which was superb.The room was light and airey. The staff were all friendly and helpful.Nothing was too much trouble for them. Just loved it. Thank you. Food drinks: No one left anything, so that can only be good. The vegitarian food was superb,not boring like so many other restaurants. Service: 5"
Full • Wine • Steak • Mexican
"We were travelling back from Stansted and had been here once before when it was heaving and the food was great. Today was a different experience. We were aware that this had new management so wasn’t expecting the same but due to this you would expect their standards to be higher if they want to gain or keep customers. We arrived for opening today at 12pm looking for food. They had just opened 15 mins earlier so why would the toilet have 5 or 6 empty toilet rolls and rubbish on the shelf and on the floor with a dirty marked mirror as you walk in? Wouldn’t the place have been cleaned from the night before ready for Sunday lunchtime opening?? If this is how the cleaning is then how is the quality and cleanliness of the kitchen? We had already ordered which was a roast as nothing else available. It was perfectly fine for a traditional roast. Fairly bland and not much beef but we ate it. We were bought a dessert menu but gave up waiting for someone to take our order after 15 mins so we left. Shame. We won’t be going back unfortunately."
Pub • Fish • Barbecue • European
"I loved the restaurant. The fish and chips were excellent. Special thanks to Serina and Luca the bartender. We had a fantastic time. Thank you."
Pizza • Cafés • Mexican • European
"I would say having been coming to the Pancake Place over the last 10 years, once every other month, it has sadly went very badly down hill. My wife and I visited with our 12 year old daughter. On arrival we were seated quickly and our drinks order taken within a few minutes. We received our drinks 2 diet pepsi which were not fizzy (clearly issue with draft) and a smoothie which was very tasty and refreshing. There were maybe about 4 or 5 tables occupied, so for a lunchtime I thought why is it so quet . Anyway, my wife and daughter both ordered the macaroni and I ordered the fish and chips. We received our food within about 5 6 mins which made me question that alot of the food must have just been simply reheated! The macaroni was insipid and lacked seasoning and my fish was about half the size of the normal portion I was used to getting. I questioned this with the server and he went to the kitchen only to return to advise that they can 't control the size of the portions they receive from their supplier!? The fish was definitely small enough to be a child 's portion. I requested why don 't they just give me an extra portion of the fish to which he replied. Sorry can 't do that but we can remove the meal from your bill . They did ask if I would like an alternative from the menu but by this point my wife and daughter had already eaten half of their meal so I wasn 't willing to make them wait any longer. In addition to this we were not given any cutlery until after we were served our food. Both my wife and daughter said they did not enjoy their food but it was edible. I returned my plate to the kitchen and received a credit off the bill. Sorry but £12 for what was basically a kids portion of fish, a handful of chips and a rotten looking side salad, it is very overpriced for what you get. None of us will be returning here. Quite sad really given it was always such a friendly, busy and quality cafe. Owners please do better!"
Grill • British • Turkish • Vegetarian
"I really enjoyed the food and the variety of choices offered at this restaurant. However, some of my pickier companions couldn't find anything that appealed to them. The service was friendly and the restaurant was bustling with activity. Some patrons seemed to be more focused on alcohol consumption, which added to the noise level at times. Overall, we were pleased with the food quality, portion sizes, and the attentive service from the staff."
Wine • Grill • British
"I enjoyed the food and variety at this restaurant. However, some of my pickier family members struggled to find appetizers they liked. The service was welcoming, and the restaurant had a lively atmosphere. Some customers seemed to be a bit rowdy due to alcohol consumption, causing some noise disturbances. Despite this, we were satisfied with both the delicious food and the attentive service provided by the staff."
Fish • Coffee • British • Breakfast
"We decided to go to the Victoria Inn for a date night and had a very enjoyable time. There was an excellent selection of starters and main courses starters were particularly inventive and our chosen dishes were delicious. Its been a long time since I've had such a good risotto and although the mushrooms were truffled, the flavour was subtle rather than overpowering so full marks to the chef for that. Service was prompt but not over friendly."
Cafés • Pizza • Mexican • Asiatic
"We dined on the Saturday evening 4 days before Valentine's day and thought it would be busy. There were only two other couples in the restaurant so there was very little atmosphere or ambience. The service was excellent. Friendly, helpful and efficient staff. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. We had 3 courses from a fixed menu with a good choice of locally sourced produce. My husband had the fish which he thoroughly enjoyed and I had the fillet steak (rare) which melted in my mouth. Overall the price we paid including drinks was very good value for a wonderful meal."
Pizza • Cafés • Sushi • Mexican
Steak • Pasta • Cheese • British
"we have booked to go to this restaurant when we were on vacation as the menu looked very good. Unfortunately, when the taxi tried to fall, the location was on the map in the did a residential street, and when we had to determine the restaurant, it is location we were not only informed that the map was wrong, but in the did they were not even open in the januar. we were told that this was not the fault of the restaurant, but in the did open table was fault as they should remove the list for the month. They don't believe everything they see on the internet. you were warned!"