A vibrant mix of seasonal fruits served fresh, offering a refreshing and healthy option for any time of the day.
Cafés • Steak • French • Coffee
"A group of 6 of us dine together every Wednesday evening, and we frequently choose Café Rouge in Hitchin as our spot. Given that it was Valentine's night this past Wednesday, we opted for the special menu, which we found to be quite enjoyable. Despite the restaurant being fairly busy, the service was not impacted."
Pub • British • European • Vegetarian
"I'm sure others have a better experience, but our room was right at the front of the building directly on a busy road. and our overnight stay was ruined by a window that wouldn't properly close. No sleep at all to be had as a result. Generally, someone has obviously spent a good deal of cash updating the rooms in the not too distant past with many luxury touches, but the decor and facilities are now fading. It was also disappointing that no vegan options at all were available for breakfast. Rooms: 2 Service: 3 Location: 2"
Bars • Beer • Steak • British
"We had lunch at Smith’s. It’s one of those places where you enter and the first impression is mind blowing. The renovated building is beautiful and the location is quite unique, just by the river in Paddington basin area. The vibe when you walk in is great. Despite it being really busy, the service was super fast and efficient. And very friendly. We had the seasonal set menu and it was real good very convenient. There is an extensive selection of wine with a professional sommelier that can help you choose the right one for you, overall it was a magnificent experience."
Kebab • Pizza • Asiatic • Seafood
Pizza • Cafés • Asiatic • Mexican
"The restaurant did not have a table ready for us when we arrived, so we were seated at a shared table in the middle of the restaurant. We requested to move and were accommodated in a separate room. The food was not worth the price, as the portion sizes were inadequate. Our starters had to be canceled because they were served at the same time as the main course. Despite these issues, the staff was apologetic and comped us free hot drinks at the end of the meal."
Beer • Wine • Cafés • Hotels
"What a wonderful time we had. It was my partners birthday which the staff did not until after we arrived but they produced a small cake with a candle. We were offered seconds of beef and Yorkshire puddings and cheese to follow our dessert. The meal was delicious, the staff achieved a perfect balance between attentiveness and not being pushy, the wine was excellent and the surroundings were so comfortable and relaxed. We will definitely be back. Many, many thanks."
Cafés • Kebab • Asiatic • Mexican
"I was recommended this restaurant by my elders, as it's the venue for Parkinson's meetings. The staff were well-trained, polite, and very helpful. I enjoyed the Sunday dinner, particularly the roasted vegetables, which were excellent. The winter garden is lovely, offering a beautiful view. We'll definitely be back soon."
Beer • Wine • Italian • European
"The very best thing about this visit was the service it was excellent. The menu was a bit limited in scope and the dishes were flavoursome but overall a bit disappointing: there id not seem to be much there on the plate. The bill did not tell me that this was good value for money in my opinion, slightly overpriced especially the wine: £8 for a glass of wine is a bit steep but then I did choose that. Ambiance was good because the restaurant was quite quiet and we had a lot to talk about. However, no attention was given to my request for a quieter table. May well go back but not for a while."
Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian
"Visited The Orange Tree on a Sunday afternoon, was busy as we arrived but as the tables are spaced, never felt noisey. Received a warm welcome from all the three staff, they were professional and relaxed, there was no rush for our meal, nice atmosphere. There is a large menu and special board and all our meals were top quality, I had the Chicken Roast, the potatoes were best I have had in ages and with eight different vegetables, top quality roast dinner. The are no real ales on tap, only in bottles. There is a car park for about 20 cars with lighting for these winter months. There is a farmer market attached to the restaurant. Its not dear for the quality of food and service. Wines start from £22 a bottle. I will recommend a visit."
Pizza • Kebab • Asiatic • Mexican
"Only had diner here. Very welcoming and helpful staff and great food. Well not just great, some of the best I've had in a pub. Oh and very dog-friendly. Will go back to try their pizza's and some other dessert! Edit: Went back for the pizza. 5 stars definitely still stand! Service: 5 Location: 4"
Pizza • Diners • Dining • Coffee
"The breakfast was brilliant, really tasty and great value. The service was really disappointed though, friendly staff but just need to sort it out a bit. We ordered 4 breakfasts and soon after 3 arrived. The fourth order was off the menu but we hadn't been told and so had to order again from scratch, and even then the order was wrong despite it being checked twice. Drinks arrived after food and seemed chaotic. A shame really as the food was really really good!"
Cafés • Sushi • Seafood • Fast Food
"we decided to share some pages: tempoura garnel, sweet rolls and Satay chicken. the king prawns were slender and slightly coated in the tempura lightbatter. a soy-and-wasabi-dipping sauce was the perfect companion to the four garnels. the mini spring rolls came in a part of six. They were deep fried, but not fat. simply beautiful and crispy with a delicious carrot and cauliflower. they were served with sweet chilli dip. the satay huh, marinated and on spits, came with a spicy erdnuss sauce that was absolutely delicious."
Meat • Beer • Wine • Steak
"The positives are that the room was cosy very comfortable. However, we were attending a wedding, when we returned to the hotel in the early hours of the morning to find we’d been locked out, no one on reception or answering the call buzzer that went directly to an EE mobile message which left no option of details or able to leave a message. We were very lucky that we had friends staying in the same hotel which we could contact and were able to let us in. Never experienced that in a hotel before. Then unbelievably the same thing happened again on the Sunday night, unfortunately this time we didn’t know of anyone staying in the hotel. Thankfully, the bride groom live 15 minutes away from the hotel, so we walked back to theirs. When asking the manager, the next day what time was the curfew he explained there isn’t a curfew it’s all depending on who is still in the bar that night if the bar staff is happy to stay on. At no point of our arrival was this lack of information was given to us."
Beer • Wine • Sushi • Japanese
"I was really looking forward to visiting this restaurant and finally decided to go with some friends. I enjoy the concept of choosing your own dishes, but it can get pricey if you're not careful. Overall, I loved most of the food and had a great time. I gave it a 3.5 rating mainly because of the enjoyable memories made with my friends."
Cafés • Coffee • Bakeries • Breakfast
"The setup at the cafe was a bit confusing - it seemed like we were expected to sit down first and then order at the till, which was inconvenient. Alternatively, we could have gone straight to the till to order, but this was not made clear by the staff. When I questioned the lady at the till about the pricing, she pointed out that the prices were listed on a menu that was not offered to us for dine-in. I felt the prices were not clearly displayed or communicated. Even the board only showed takeaway prices for a full English breakfast, not the dine-in price. It seemed strange, as most people wouldn't think to take away a full English breakfast. After a couple of inquiries and a double check of the door sign, I realized my mistake in overlooking the 'takeaway price' notice. An Indian lady who worked there proceeded to raise her voice and scold me about the pricing, which was embarrassing and unnecessary. Despite the unpleasant encounter with the staff member, the food was enjoyable. However, if I were to visit this cafe again, I hope that individual is no longer working there. With my experience as a former server of 10 years, I believe such behavior has no place in the hospitality industry."
Sushi • Casual • Japanese • Chicken
"The experience was mediocre. Unfortunately, we were isolated from the rest of the table. We were seated in an awkward spot between two groups, leading to us feeling excluded. The chefs focused their attention on the other diners first before cooking for us. The food was decent, but it was clear that some chefs were more enthusiastic than others. It was unusual to be asked to move to another table for the final course. Overall, we left feeling quite disappointed."
Kebab • Cafés • Sushi • Seafood
"This restaurant offers a variety of options at an affordable price. It may not be exceptional, but it is suitable for a decent meal that will satisfy everyone. The atmosphere and quality are similar to that of their owners, Tesco."
Bars • Cafés • Hotels • French
"we both found the dessert the highlight of our meal and remembered our school days. we have both decided for the heavenly ripple chocolate mousse, which was absolutely heavenly. I loved celestial nasty as a child and from any inexplicable reason had forgotten his existence in the last decades or something. the sweet celestial taste, which was cut through the chocolate, was divine and had both of us in raptures."
Pizza • Cafés • British • Fast Food
"We have now enjoyed a Sunday lunch, which was really good quality food, in a lively setting, we even had background music! Only slight criticism was the tables were a bit close to each other but we were a party of 10, the que for food was also a bit disconcerting as there was a constant flow of people brushing against our seats. The two occasions we have had afternoon tea we thoroughly enjoyed the food. The first time we were given a cup of coffee the second time we were given a pot and were told we could ask for a refill. We have also been to a themed night {Indian} the food was to the normal high standard but again we felt hemmed in and due to our table position were unable to see the dancers, who did not perform for very long. Overall really good food but a bit crowded for Sunday lunch and themed nights."
Fish • Meat • Cheese • Desserts
"When we arrived the main bar/restaurant was full of smoke, we were seated in the conservatory away from most of the smoke, we were asked three times in quick succession if we were ready to order and I ordered one starter and was given two and i refused one of them but they gave it free of charge. When the main course arrived, I had pork and one of the elements to the dish was excessively salty. When we finished the main course I asked to speak to the manager and mentioned the points I have raised and also that it was a very rushed experience that we did not enjoy. We had two coffees that I was not charged for on the final bill but I was very surprised to see a service charge on the bill which I unfortunately paid almost out of embarrassment. I will not be returning."