A refreshing cold soup with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, olive oil, and vinegar, perfect for a light summer appetizer.
Pizza • European • Fast Food • Vegetarian
"High expectations. Great disappointment. Nice ambience and service was fine. But food very second rate and not particularly cheap. Fish was very wet and overcooked and full of bones. Risotto had a very strange taste to it. We tried 3 different deserts and none matched the description eg tarte tatin was actually a poached apple. All where disappointing. We would have complained if we weren't on route to the theatre. If food quality is important to you I would avoid Purchases. Walkability: 5mins from Cathedral in pedestrian area Food drinks: Fish was very wet and overcooked and full of bones. Risotto had a very strange taste to it. We tried 3 different deserts and none matched the description eg tarte tatin was actually a poached apple. All where disappointing. White house wine was Ok"
Pizza • Seafood • Asiatic • Fast Food
"Staff were absolutely awful to me on lead up to my wedding day. Completely uncalled for rudeness on the phone about a mistake their end about a double booking on their system which I couldn't have been more polite and understanding about, they defensively denied it existed and eventually upon realising it was their fault not apologising and laughing about it after a shockingly rude display that I was completely taken aback by and I regret not biting back. Then they made a last minute change to reduce guests one day before the wedding with no apology or empathy, I had to uninvite my brother! Then on the day of the wedding moments before being wed, they said he could come in as I was now allowed a photographer (which I was not before). I completely understand the government's rules changed frequently which was out of their hands. It was just the rudeness for me, I'm always polite and understanding to people working in the public sector as I do work in that sector too, but they made me feel so unwelcome and I regret getting married there, they tarnished our wedding day."
Sushi • Mexican • Asiatic • Italian
"Worst service and worst food. Ordered salmon dish considering it will be cooked one and waitress did not explain it either and ended up ordered as main meal. When it came it was uncooked with so strong smell. Asked the manager and he was unhelpful. Also ordered ravioli and portion size for main only had 5 tiny pieces and rosemary potato had strong foul smell. Booked it for my wife’s birthday but it was so disappointing. Staff and manager was so unhelpful and staff need proper training so they can explain their dishes and manager needs to have smile on his face rather than only care about customer’s money. Went there in the past and it was good but now not good and ended up spending £85 and left without having their food. Then ending up ordering takeaway from local place. So avoid this place if you can as what looks fancy does not mean it’s tasty."
Cafés • Steak • Seafood • British
"Really welcoming pub in this delightful village, midway between Charnwood Forest and North Leicester city. Friendly clientele and no tumbleweed moment as strangers like us walked through the door on a quiet Monday night. Excellent curry night when we visited recently with a choice of...three different recipes, inc a vegetarian, Thai Green Curry and Cambodian chicken for The owner could not have been more hospitable which coupled with his well kept range of real ales, continental lagers and ciders made for a mighty fine start to the week. Well done!"
Vegan • British • European • Vegetarian
"Lovely setting and nice staff. The food was excellent but be careful what you order! We had two of the pasta dishes which were lovely but overpriced and poor value for money (essentially it worked out at £3 a mouthful! . It’s a shame because we were really excited to eat here and seeing the pizza and fish that came out for other tables at pretty much the same price point we definitely just chose wrong! We were also the one of the first tables in for the lunch sitting and though I totally understand the small plates style of dining where your food just comes when it’s ready BUT it did feel like ours was rushed through (we hadn’t finished one before the others arrived and then struggled to find room on the table . Without meaning to at all we were practically in and out the place in half an hour great service but sometimes when you’re spending £70 on lunch you at least want the experience to last! try and read your tables!"
Meat • Steak • Cheese • British
"We had planned, based on reviews, to have our last lunch in the Peak District at The Pack Horse, Hayfield. We changed to dinner when we saw they had a one-off 6 course tasting menu that evening. We chose to have the £35 per person 'wine flight ' to accompany the £65 tasting menu. We looked at Facebook, Insta and the pub 's website for more info about the menu. Facebook and Instagram didn 't mention the tasting menu but did inform us there was a focus this week on English wines so we assumed the menu would be small tasty dishes focussing on local produce, accompanied by at least some English wines. The menu had an Italian theme and was poorly designed. Overalll the meal did not 'flow ' and lacked cohesion, balance and complexity of flavour. The savoury dishes were heavy in the salty, fried food area with no fresh salad or vege and the only meat being pork meatballs. The chocolate salami at the end was not palatable. The portions were large but we would have preferred quality rather than quantity. I know it 's a pub but expected more of a pub that was recently rated 19th in a list of the 20 best gastropubs in England . The night turned out to be great fun due to chatting to a lovely couple at the next table but overall a disappointing food experience."
Wine • Coffee • British • Ice Cream
"Went for dinner on the 7th of October to celebrate my partners birthday. Started off with a lovely Nigroni for myself and a gin and tonic for my partner but unfortunately was downhill from there. We ordered our food with the waitress, explaining that I was dairy intolerant, I ordered and the waitress checked with the kitchen that what I had ordered could be done dairy free. We also ordered a bottle of wine so that it had time to open up while we finished our drinks. No wine appeared. I had the duck terrine to start and my partner and I shared some sourdough. We asked for some balsamic and oil to go with the bread for myself but this was forgotten and did not get picked up until we had nearly finished our starters. The terrine was bland and did not seem like much care had gone into making it. The plum chutney was overly spicey and the celeriac slaw consisted of some raw celeriac dressed with what seemed like just pure lemon juice. The toasted bread was missing from the plate. I left over half the dish, the waitress that cleared the table asked if the dish was okay and I said that I did not really enjoy it. We then asked for our wine which had been forgotten about. My partner had the beef cheek for main. The beef cheek itself was well executed, it was served with a horseradish mash but unfortunately this was under seasoned. Also on the dish were three tiny florets of over cooked broccoli. This meant that the whole dish was one texture and boring. I had the venison for main, the haunch was cooked nicely and the cabbage was okay, but the scotch egg was split down the side, rare and cold in the middle. That was unpleasant to eat and I left it. I asked the waitress if it was meant to be served like that and she told me that it was meant to be served rare but that should have been explained For dessert, my partner had the creme brulle. This was nice. I had the bakewell which was okay but the sponge was dry. Again I did not finish the plate. The bill came with no change based on any of the feedback I had given, I did not want to complain further as my partner and I don 't get out often and I did not want to spoil our evening. We were expecting a similar service to the Woodspeen being its sister resteraunt but sadly it was no where near the mark. Overall a very disappointing evening."
Steak • Coffee • British • Scottish
"The Dogs is a name that I have heard again and again from numerous sources, all lauding its fine food for great prices. Holders of the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand, that was an accolade that a poor student such as myself wouldn't miss. The award signifies food of great quality, served at reasonable prices, which is most certainly the holy grail of eating out for anyone I would imagine. Finding ourselves that end of town having earlier been to the book festival, s.f. and I soon realized with excitement that we were near enough to pop in for a spot of lunch. When we arrived (early) we were the only ones there, so we bagged prime seats by the window. They actually hadn't even opened...read more"
Coffee • Cheese • British • Chocolate
"we were here after we were married in exmouth and it was just perfect. We had two nights here and it wasn't better. service was impeccable, we were very well supervised by amelia and the team. I can recommend the master suite, the breakfast was fantastic, and we managed to press in 3 courses in the restaurant on Sunday afternoon. that was the best thing we eat in the opposite. if they are looking for a small squirrel of calm, demanding luxury, then they don't see further. Thank you!"
Tea • French • British • Modern Cuisine
"I missed out on the creations of William Drabble back in his days at the Aubergine, which, despite its Michelin star, had not been a public favourite. The addition of Seven Park Place by William Drabble to the 2010 Michelin list definitely pushed me towards reserving a table. I understand a lot of people deride the Michelin guide and while I am not a worshipper, I am inclined to its recommendations, perhaps just out of curiosity to see how right (or wrong) it could get . St. James Club Hotel quietly sits behind the Ritz in a modest building. Though it lacks the high-ceiling grandeur, it is swanky in the same way as Cartier or Bulgari on Old Bond Street , cosily plush . Through the bar...read more"
Food • Cheese • Chicken • Chocolate
"The staff at this restaurant were incredibly rude and unwelcoming. Although the place looks cozy, that is sadly the only positive thing about it. The reality is that it is very pretentious, with a limited menu selection and unreasonably high prices for the quality of the food. After enduring a few minutes of unpleasant service, we chose to leave. Overall, we rated the food, service, and atmosphere a 1 out of 5."
Pub • British • Terrace • Ice Cream
"When we arrived, we tried to make a reservation but couldn't get through by phone. Fortunately, there was no problem getting a table as it was surprisingly quiet for a Friday night. We ordered four venison dishes and two duck dishes, which soon arrived. Unfortunately, all of the venison meals were cold, including the mashed potatoes. We spoke to our waitress about this, and she assured us she would take care of it. The dishes came back, and as we dug in again, we found they were still lukewarm. The venison itself was tougher than I remembered from my previous visit. I mentioned this to our waitress, and in response, we received some complimentary French fries, which the kids loved and were hot—unlike the mashed potatoes. To her credit, the waitress apologized again and mentioned that to make up for the cold venison and mash, she had arranged free desserts for all of us, which was a nice touch. The desserts were delightful; the ice cream profiteroles were a hit with both the kids and the adults. The meal would have easily earned five stars if the main courses had been hot. It’s disappointing because I truly enjoy the location and the home-cooked quality of the food. I hope my experience was just a fluke, but with the current challenges facing restaurants, it's essential to be consistently at your best. Everyone is feeling the pinch these days, and a negative experience could prevent us from returning."
Fish • Beer • Wine • Irish
"Underwhelming main course for the price (lamb) small portion size and looked a poor option compared to some nearby diners. Service charge included on the menu should be mentioned on the bill to avoid confusion, which seems like an attempt to gain a tip on two occasions. Looked forward to this but unfortunately won’t be returning."
Pub • Wine • British • Ice Cream
"Very nice indeed, found it completely by accident after a failed walk due to flooding! Welcomed 6 people 3 dogs, all wet. Small selection of excellent ales, house red was very good, small but beautifully formed menu using locally sourced produce where possible. Home made bread! No vegetarian or vegan options listed, I didn't ask because they had excellent fish and seafood options. Reasonably priced."
Cakes • British • European • Breakfast
"we arrived shortly after 3 o'clock in lympstone manor and spent the afternoon on the 18 hectar large ground. the reasons that run all the way from the manor house to the Exe-Eistuary are well tended and managed. when we went, we profited from the different ways that the land was used and even used some of the seats. First we went through the weinberg and met andrew hunt, the weinberg manager, who strip the gras at the bottom of the rebs, so that the cool air through the rebs of the opening ran in the position to benefit their growth. we have left the weinberg, which we came to the coast and the shepherds hats, which are an alternative type of stay in lympstone for those who want to be close to nature. the huts are around a small lake and are named after the home of animal shelters: otter holt, Hare’s rest, hedgehog row, bee hive and fox den. these accommodations share a common grill zone and a series of them had whirlpools and while I am not one to to torment it, I suspect that it would be nothing bad to stay in one of these! the next part of the hike led us to a series of gentlely flowing lakes. I remember going past that the details of such natural drainage systems were outlined in the archers about eight years ago when they were implemented in bridge farm. next to the lakes leads the ladies walk, who was a Georgian invention for the ladies to wander while the men had their brandy and cigars after dinner. the walk runs around the edge of the estate and the pond leads it to the pool, tennis courts and back to the main house and back to more of the amazing sculptures that are around the house and property. the ladies walk also includes a scenic 'marry me' vibration accompanied by a quote from the days when young lovers had tried in the forest or perhaps still do! while we did not rush on the walk, we took two hours just meandering and enjoy the warm summer air with gentle meeresbrises and beautiful view over the mouth, to exmouth and the sea beyond. then after a wonderful afternoon we had time to shower and go to the appetizer. three light canapes were served with the drinks and were a real promise what was to come delicious. we have checked the menu and decided for the signature tasting menu that has a good mix of seafood, fishing, vegetables and meat. there is not enough space in a google review to do a hit through the bill of the meal, but just to say that there is a nice meal with all the delicate and balance of taste that we had expected when michael caines ' eating on television. the service was impeccable, with each employee showing a real interest in our desires and needs and offers all our needs. After we started with kanaps at 18.30 a.m., it was about 10.30 a.m. when we were finished and came back to the room, we were very, very satisfied."
Food • British • Scottish • Desserts
"it was nice: we had the right choice menu and a bottle of wine and a nice night with a large service. it is the fine eating of michelin star restaurants, the £100 meals, but at half price. Yes, that is still expensive, but if they are for a nice meal at a special occasion, maybe if they pay for a group, this is a great place. eating is 4.5, close perfectly cooked, nothing wrong, just nothing that has blown my head. service a 4.5 and the staff with more experience on the way to a 5.0"
Soup • Cafés • Coffee • Seafood
"We have been dining at the Mezzanine in the National Theatre for many years. It is by far the most convenient dining option for theatre patrons before or after a performance. They are very practiced at meeting curtains for their customers before matinees or evening performances at up to three theatres at once. But the ambience is also sufficiently relaxing for diners after a performance. Given this priority, the food is surprising good and reasonable value. My experience of the steaks is that they are not as good as advertised (Buccleuch Estate), but the menu choice is very good. Just make certain to ask for all sauces on the side because they tend to be very strong and smother the natural taste of the food (even poured all over the pineapple ring on top of the roast pork chop, and preventing the duck confit from being crisp on the outside). Some tables have good views of the Thames and the South Bank promenade, but most are well inside the concrete building. Still, I have tried many nearby restaurants over the years and some, like RSJ, are quite good; but you can't beat the convenience of the Mezzanine combined with the reasonable quality of the food and atmosphere. The serving staff are obliging and youthfully charming at all times. Front of house is very well managed. The kitchen could use a little more care and taste in preparation. They do try when asked by the obliging staff, but it is a matter of culinary training that needs to be considered. They also have to work under the pressure of most meals being prepared in time for curtain-up!"
Pizza • French • British • European
"excellent culinary experience (again) though this time for me as vegetarian. rank in advance 're food options bit should 't have worried as they have a full a la carte vegetarian menu lasting. such a glorious tasty, great attention to taste, texture and visuals, interesting taste collaborations and a cheeky dessert with white chocolate and a dill sorbet that sounds tricky but beautiful. the waiting staff and the sommelier again first advise, know and chatty. would certainly recommend"
Pub • Kebab • Steak • Asiatic
"Well, quite a way from home, Eastbourne to attend a wedding and have a week's holiday. We were in this pub on Sunday for a drink and decided on having a meal there tonight. I had an excellent steak n mushroom pie and my partner had beefburger and chips . I have to give the food 10/10 . It was very good and very hot . It's a little off the seafront but well worth a visit for their home cooked food and friendly staff. Five stars"
Sushi • Kebab • Seafood • Asiatic
"Great French restaurant. Modest outside but a place to take someone who wants that taste experience. Genuine dishes for good taster experience. Staff smartly dressed and trained to a high standard. Three course taster is £36.00. Great to say water is free here and served in a nice bottled pored by staff. How about that for attention! Good cheese selection well presented and of course cakes!!!Good wine selection to go with meal. Remember the meal l had was an introduction to French cuisine, so if you want anything different it is different pricing! Table placing is professionally set out and table service is attentive and excellent. A place to go if you want the French cuisine experience"