A classic French sandwich with ham and melted Gruyère cheese, topped with béchamel sauce and lightly toasted bread.
Cafés • Kebab • Mexican • European
"the personal was not very friendly. the food was served only an hour after our booking period (we were a party of 12 and the only people in the restaurant for the first 45 minutes, and just order breakfast) three of the party ordered picked eggs and all of whom we over cooked and completely hard. I suppose that was because they tried to send all food together, but we would have cooked it better and not served at the same time. also the portions of the sauce with some of the meals was very meagre. we didn't send the food back because we had waited so long, and the opportunity was a three-year birthday and they were very restless. not the usual service or food standard we usually get from this chain, although it was our first time in this industry. we are here because frankie and bennys could not book a book at the same time. next time we will return to frankie and bennys."
Sushi • Kebab • Seafood • Asiatic
"Quality of food very mediocre. Hake, deep fried to a frazzle making it very dry and virtually inedible and a fish cake with no tartare sauce, as printed on the menu. This was not mentioned before the meal arrived. Substitute offered was mint sauce which with fish was not acceptable. Even with the voucher discount, we felt this meal was very poor value for money."
Cafe • Steak • Pizza • Pasta
"A very traditional Cafe Rouge. Spacious and very friendly and helpful service. Unfortunately being Mother's Day, they were overrun as the meal went on, delays took place. I could hear lots of complaints from neighbouring tables but the waiter was literally run off his feet. He was suitably apologetic. The french onion soup was a treat but the medium rare steak was definitely over-cooked which was disappointing. Child-friendly a place you can waste a few hours happily I would go again"
Cafés • Seafood • European • Fast Food
"I haven't visited Café Rouge in many years. It was a good restaurant back then, quite a vibrant upbeat place to be. As time passes, most restaurants become tired and the food dull or badly cooked, the staff uninspired to be there and I'm happy to say this wasn't the case for Café Rouge for our visit today. Firstly, the premises were clean and well kept. You couldn't see any dust settled on the bottle display, which is a good sign. We ordered salmon with seasonal greens and Anna potatoes which came with a little pot of hot hollandaise sauce. I must say, this was cooked to perfection. I've eaten at the Dorchester and haven't had a meal which tasted as good as this. Lastly, the waitress we had was outstanding. She coped brilliantly with a huge amount of customers and still managed to come back and ask how our meal was. If someone could run the country as well as the service she gave to customers, we would soon be a great empire again. I didn't catch her name, I think she's Scottish. She's great and the reason we will be going back again. Absolutely fantastic experience, well done all."
Steak • French • Coffee • Sandwiches
"We often go here for lunch when we are in Cardiff, but I don't think it's such good value anymore . The service was good as it should be when it's only got about 10 tables with people on. I didn't want much so had a salmon pate starter and some sweet potato chips,it was very nice husband had Beef with potatoe could of been better with a few vegetables and a tiny slice of apple tart. Both had drinks a lime and soda and small bottle of water. Bill was £44 for what was really only a three course meal ."
Pizza • French • Coffee • British
"We received a very friendly greeting and the staff kept us informed until we were seated. The menu had a great variety of options and there were plenty of cats around, but not too many to overwhelm our young guest who was nervous at first. There was no smell of cats and they were very entertaining to watch. The restaurant is brightly decorated, with an interesting and unique vibe. I would highly recommend it."
Pizza • Kebab • Seafood • European
"we've been to ruislip in caffe before. this time it was on the occasion of my man's birthday. the food was excellent and candy and vincent have made us very welcome. the whole staff came out and wished that my man was happy birthday and also the wee was very good. many thanks for a very pleasant evening."
Pizza • Cafés • European • Fast Food
"beautiful exterior and interior settings with attentive waiting staff at the entrance, ready for customers. we ordered an breakfast plate and an egg benedikt together with a big bailey’s latte. the black pudding is particularly delicious and well spiced because I had havd pudding that was much too salty to my lust before. we also surprised to find out that willows also some popular baked (coffee tower, yam yum etc). sold by the famous fisher donaldson. total great breakfast experience and is definitely worth a visit!"
Wine • French • Coffee • Casual
"Generally I love Cafe rouge and we went in to celebrate adopting our children. We had somewhere to go onto and had left an hour and a half for food. The restaurant was really empty but service was so slow that our children did not have time for dessert before we had to leave (this was part of their menu). I oredered the four cheese pancakes. They were obviously pre made and had been microwaved/ baked to within an inch of their lives. They came in a little pot and were both dry and stodgy at the same time. They also came with a tiny tiny salad in a little bowl. No dog cam let ask if we were ok or if our food was ok and overall it was really really disappointing."
Beer • French • Coffee • High Tea
"Le Bistrot is tucked away just a few yards from the tourist trappings of the Royal Mile, but feels almost like another world. Calm, relaxed, and authentically French. The service is prompt and professional, the food is good without being especially memorable, and it is a very nice place to spend an hour or two. The choices of desserts is slightly lacking (cakes, ice cream, or cheese), but overall, it is a very pleasant experience, and I’m sure we will return."
"This place is Awful and has not trained the bouncers at the door how to greet the customers because of whom probably they are getting their salaries from.I and my friends visited this place last night , we forgot our ids so we went home and got the Ids and when went inside.While going inside my friend guy friend was carrying a man bag was told that he’s not allowed to get the bag inside when we asked him for a reason for the same he didn’t answer any thing but at the same time I was allowed with my lady bag in there.We offered him if he can check his bag and allow him inside then but he insisted us to go back hide your man bag inside and then you can enter which is so disrespectful and bad.Then we went inside enjoyed our selves so by the end of time we were leaving the same bouncer who let us in started abusing and assaulting us when we said don’t touch he said “I’ll show you what I can do and even touch you”.He pushed me badly and grabbed my friend’s arm and dragged him out of the club.This incident has shocked me from inside out that what kind of Racist and sexist behaviour is this.For the first time in my life I have seen such heartless behaviour inside a club this is not even human.If a women can get a purse that’s allowed and man cannot isn’t this unfair and sexiest ?? We group of people spent almost 300 pounds in this club and this club gave us a very hard time, forget the service they can’t even match the basic standards on even humanitarian grounds or any place if compared.People who wants to have a good quality time “PLEASE AVOID Going to this bar as this is beyond the expectations of insults and sexism and racism you’ll face in your entire life”.I would never visit this place again and never recommend to my friends."
Cafés • Pizza • Pasta • French
"Myself and my Husband visited Cafe Rouge, The Mail Box on Saturday 10th September for my Husband's birthday meal.As Always we enjoy the experience very much,as we alway's do. Very friendly attentive staff,and a good choice of food on the menus.Plus because they are one of the group of retaurant's where you can use your Tesco's Club Card Voucher's a meal that should have cost 73.15 cost 33.15! I would recommend this particular Cafe Rouge to anyone!"
Pizza • Kebab • Seafood • Asiatic
"Despite living in Ruislip forever we only discovered this little gem at the start of 2022 now a regular haunt. Kathy Frank have developed a loyal regular clientele which speaks volumes in this day age . A lovely independent bijou cafe great for breakfast/brunch/lunch or a quick tea stop. A full and comprehensive menu plus daily specials, all reasonably priced cooked fresh to order always a warm welcome great humour from them both. In summer you can sit outside watch the world go by. Kathy Frank do all they can to locally source their produce ensuring it is all high quality, nothing precooked reheated here. Great milkshakes, iced coffees and hot chocolate Very definitely worth a visit great food and customer service from an independent "
Cafés • Seafood • European • Vegetarian
"This was the worst afternoon tea experience I have ever had. There was a lack of friendly welcome, mediocre service, and no manager in sight. Despite pre-booking and requesting the afternoon tea menu, we were told to sit anywhere upon arrival. The wrong menus were initially given to us, but this was quickly corrected. While the tea arrived promptly, the food took a long time to come out. The mini baguettes were disappointing - they consisted of a thin slice of ham and a rocket leaf, and the brie ones were the same. After taking a bite, it was clear that they were dry, chewy, and not enjoyable at all. When we requested some mayo, chutney, or mustard to make them more edible, the only action taken was drizzling olive oil over them, which was not what we had asked for. Frustrated, we asked for our food to be taken back and decided to order from the main menu instead. Despite being told that the manager would come to see us, we waited for 50 minutes without any food or manager in sight, while other tables who arrived after us were already enjoying their meals. Disappointed with the service, we eventually left without eating. It was a truly terrible experience and we will not be returning. Thank you for ruining what should have been a pleasant afternoon with a friend. It was a waste of time and money. Shame on you, Cafe Rouge!"
Wine • French • Coffee • Drinks
"eating is good and good, although the caffe rouge we visited in oxford (saturday lunchtime, not full), was quite chaotic and with that look not terrible well managed. we explained at the beginning, we had a short time limit of an hour; the food was quickly produced, but when we asked for coffee, they did not come, although the bill containing coffee was quickly produced. we said the coffee just came, but it was not (and the coffee machine area is filled with dirty tassen and no one to take part). then we asked for a adjusted bill and left. not a big complaining, but it could have been handled better."
Cafés • Pizza • French • European
"We booked a table at cafe rouge as we had tickets for the theatre nearby. We go to cafe rouge on a regular basis and this was our worst experience by far. The venue itself was nice, lots of glass windows and the usual cafe rouge decor. We ordered bread and olives to start, which were great, but we had issues with the main and pudding courses. We had both ordered steaks to be cooked medium, but when they arrived one was perfect and the other was very well done. They replaced it without a fuss however my partner had finished her meal before my replacement arrived. The replacement was good, but there was no reflection in the bill that we had come out for a meal together and ended up eating alone. We ordered pudding, creme brûlée and chocolate fondant. The chocolate fondant was nothing special, a little dry, but the creme brûlée was awful. The crunchy top had not been made by putting on sugar and then caramelising it; instead they had made caramel in a pan and poured it on. This made it very thick and hard to eat and rather unenjoyable. The service was okay, but we felt the manager was rather inappropriately dressed in a short skirt and sparkly trainers!"
Wine • Cafés • French • Coffee
"This venue has got to be the most iconic Cafe Rouge in their portfolio. Beautiful art deco building a joy to sit in. Great food. Visited 22 August 22 lunch and we enjoyed good, hot tasty, well presented, reasonably priced meals. Our waiter Mario was fantastic. The best mix of attentiveness but not overpoweringly sycophantic. Happy, pleasant and nothing was too much trouble. Took a pride in his work which can be a challenge to find nowadays. Well done and thank you both Cafe Rouge and Mario!"
Bars • Steak • Pasta • Italian
"this place looks amazing and very welcoming from the outside. we put our order for food and two of us came first. I tried a chip and it was hardly warm. the manager (I suppose she was the manager as very intelligent dressed and the...Rest of the staff had uniform, but she has an outstanding suit) had delivered the food and I asked for vinegar. she said she would bring it. the third plate of the food came and I said to the waiter and my horned check their chips are hot as our both are cold. he didn't recognize it at all, so we wore eating. no vinegar was bought, we were completely forgotten. if that is the service that the manager offers, then it is a care. No one came through our food to even check on us so that we have eaten cold chips without edgy, so it did not like. when they came to collect the plates, O said I was not happy, but nothing happened. I refused to pay the service fee because we had no service at all. pity as beautiful place, but not good enough service and cold chips."
"it was Valentine's Day! needed somewhere locally and for a fast, comfortable meal. to our surprise a musician had been set for the evening and this improved the ambiente so much that we wanted to take our time over the culinary experience. Nevertheless, the employees were too excited to postpone the delivery of the courses and it would have helped them to return a little. the set menu was a real bonus and the selection of food tasted amazing. I'll go back to see you sometime."
Cafés • Pizza • French • Seafood
"cafe rogue. the cafe rouge, so they know what they expect. However, this particular industry has such courtesy employees especially with children who really went beyond and beyond to help us keep the children entertaining what was beautiful. eating was good and cheap, we were even recommended to go through the staff for a less expensive steak option, refreshing after we alredy given our order. for a chain they expect consistency in the thema food, but the personal made this special a much more pleasant to visit."