Delicate French pastries with a crisp shell and soft center, filled with creamy ganache or fruity fillings in assorted flavors.
Tea
"The Grand was absolutely amazing! The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive to our needs. Mariana, who handled our booking, went above and beyond to meet our requirements. On the day we visited, Romana took care of our large group of 20 girls, and everything was perfect. I can't praise Romana enough; she was the best hostess we could have asked for. She managed everything flawlessly, and we felt well taken care of throughout our visit. We will definitely be returning. Thank you so much for the wonderful hospitality!"
Coffee • Seafood • European • Creperies
"Very poor service, lack of cleanliness of the place, our table was really dirty and there was not intention to keep it clean for customers. I was disappointed this time. We wanted to celebrate with my family an special occasion, sadly either the staff was tired or they didn’t make an effort to even take an order from my teenager nephew and he was ignored. It’s not difficult to make people feel welcome to a place where we come often, at least before this experience. What a pity to have a good product but to loose customers because of staff attitude and lack of cleanliness."
Tea • Wine • Coffee • Italian
"The food was great (had a very lovely afternoon tea) but unfortunately the service was poor; although polite when speaking to us the service staff pretty much ignored us once we had ordered our food. My friend and I wanted to order another hot drink but had to wait 45 minutes for someone to take our order (despite attempting to get someone’s attention several times) and then again when wanting to get the bill it took standing up and putting our coats on after another long time waiting (and asking several people) to actually get the bill. I want to blame it on how busy the restaurant was however we saw several tables around us come and go in the time we were there."
Cafés • Seafood • Asiatic • European
"We have visited Crepe Affaire in St Albans for breakfast several times. The food is always delicious and some of the best crepes we've had. The kids enjoy the chocolate and banana crepes, while my partner and I always opt for the vegan crepes with cheese, spinach, mushrooms, and tomato, which are absolutely fantastic! We really enjoy dining here."
Full • Wine • Steak • Bar-lounge
"Firstly let me say the front of house staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly. Unfortunately that is where the great service ends. We booked for the Sunday roast but we were only given the main menu. After sitting trying to get someone’s attention for over 30 minutes we decided to just look up the menu online. Finally managed to flag someone down for service and ordered a starter, beef roast and a drink each beer and a wine) . Starter arrived 15 mins later but still no drinks. Finished the starter and had to get up to find a member of staff for our drinks. Really poor service from the wait staff. We ordered cauliflower cheese on the side which arrived 10 minutes before the actual roast. The food was delicious and one of the best roasts in the area but the service for the price was terrible."
Wine • Meat • Steak • French
"We were given a £60 voucher as a couple's Christmas gift so travelled from Reading to Covent Garden especially. The voucher didn't work at the online shop (no one got back to me about that unfortunately when I enquired . We were not seated to a table and sat at the counter beside the staff prep area. We knew in advance that the voucher wouldn't go far, the average table was spending £120 for some cheese and a 110ml glass of fizz (125ml is the standard . We didn't want to exceed the voucher as had the expense of travel etc. We spent £63 on one raclette and three baked camembert (no drinks! and we weren't blown away nor did we think it was anything exceptional. The staff seemed incompetent, there were only 9-10 tables of 2 people (sometimes 4 and they had 4 staff. Bare in mind there's not much to prepare as most are charcuterie boards, I didn't understand their state of panic other than that the staff were inexperienced. When we came to pay we were kind of accused of having used the voucher (he mixed ours up with someone else's , my husband looked at the printout and said his name wasn't Alex as shown under recipient name. No apology came and customer service is not this guy's forte (he appeared to be the restaurant manager . Shame about this experience, as I wanted to enjoy it and it wasn't nice to the family member who gifted it to us! I won't be returning especially as the menu didn't have the choice I expected and the service was bad at best! They couldn't cut bread either and they couldn't serve people coming into buy bread (one person only bought bread and another champagne! . It astonishing when the place is small and it's not like they're serving complex dishes! The rest of my time in London was fab, so not all was lost!"
Coffee • British • Chocolate • Delivery Services
"I have noticed Boydens while passing by many times and decided to give it a try. The restaurant is located in a slightly off-the-beaten-path area, but I have always been curious about it."
Wine • French • Cheese • Casual
"For the main course, we had a champagne risotto with shrimp. The flavors were so rich and decadent, it was like a party in my mouth. Overall, the atmosphere was lovely and the service was impeccable. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves cheese and champagne. It's a must-visit for all enthusiasts!"
Tea • Coffee • Brunch • Drinks
"We were greeted warmly and escorted to our table where we were offered drinks and menus. We had booked afternoon tea, which was absolutely delicious. We found ourselves needing more sandwiches so we ordered extra, which we had to pay for separately. We also needed to request another pot of tea. The restaurant had a peaceful and beautifully decorated ambiance. Our only disappointment was that our table was a bit too small for all five adults, and we could have used a third table for more comfort. Overall, thank you for the pleasant experience."
Wine • Vegan • French • Vegetarian
"The restaurant was quite quiet, all the others eating there left half way through our meal. We were mostly left alone once the food arrived. After we had finished we waited in vain for staff to clear up and offer dessert or coffee. So after approx 15 mins we asked for the bill and left. Only then did we have a conversation. The food was ok, nicely cooked squid and duck. It was a very small tapas menu and if you have a fussy enough partner finding dishes without his dislikes was difficult. We felt the staff could have been more attentive and felt the food choice limited and over priced, but then this is Bath!"
Tea • Tapas • Coffee • French
Cafe • Drinks • European • International
"We had a fantastic experience at this restaurant! We decided to try it out after not being able to go to our usual spot. The atmosphere was lovely, and we enjoyed a few glasses of wine along with a wonderful coffee. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. We're definitely looking forward to coming back for breakfast very soon!"
Vegan • French • Coffee • European
"a table for a rare night as a group of four. another group of four were the only other customers. wein order right immediately followed by our food order. 40 minutes later, it was necessary to ask for something more wein, as has not been checked since. after another 25 minutes some of our food arrived, but not all. the salads arrived without dressing so we asked for some. I was offered mayo or pesto dressing for a nikoise, but especially for a French dressing. some more food came followed by some pesto dressing when I was reused for a French dressing was asked what that was?! I excavated some oil balm. a diver escape was served hard with cold kartoffels, so that was sent back and a suppe reordered in the hope, it would be fast, it wasn't. the other table of the customers also had problems, especially the order of sea bass fillets from a whole fish. instead of the cook that took it out of the bone for her, they made her order something else crazy eating waste. the waitress seemed to have only a limited autority when we asked to talk to someone else, said the cook couldn't speak English. she was understandably annoyed that both customers were happy while she was not the most attentive waitress I felt for her that she was left with the training or skills to deal with things. how can a restaurant with the ability to sit about 30, not cope with 8 diners? they annoyed the owners who wanted to come, but a little later we said they couldn't make it. we paid for the two bottles wein left disappointed not back."
Sushi • Seafood • Asiatic • European
"What a lovely little place this is. Such a great atmosphere. Food is excellent and I can highly recommend the sharing cheese board. Definitely up for another visit very soon."
Meat • French • Cheese • Drinks
"The service was pleasant and the charcuterie board was delicious. I highly recommend this place. We enjoyed an aperitif of three cured meats and cheeses paired with a lovely brut champagne."
Tea • Full • Dining • High Tea
"Excellent afternoon tea at a great price in a beautiful dining room. The atmosphere was peaceful, which was understandable given the emptiness of London at the time."
Cafés • Sushi • Seafood • Asiatic
"If you are seeking a high-end dining experience, this may not be the place for you. However, if you are in search of delicious homemade sandwiches, scones, cakes, and desserts served with a friendly attitude, this is the perfect spot. Our table was arranged in a charming corner of the garden, but we had to relocate inside due to a brief rain shower. Despite being a small inn, The Claremont exudes class and charm. Even if you are the only guest booked for afternoon tea, the staff still puts in extra effort in the preparation and baking of the treats."
Tea • Desserts • Vegetarian • Afternoon Tea
"The food here is truly fantastic, and it's a delightful twist on the traditional afternoon tea! As vegetarians, we were pleased to find a variety of delicious options available. The atmosphere was charming, and the service was excellent as well. I would definitely recommend this place! My only suggestion is that, as it's an Indian afternoon tea, I was a bit disappointed there wasn't authentic masala chai served. I hope that during our next visit, we can enjoy properly brewed desi masala chai—it would make the experience absolutely perfect!"