First Course Restaurants

Willow

➤ Totnes, 87 High St, TQ9 5SN, United Kingdom

Vegan • Mexican • Fast Food • Vegetarian

"This is a vegetarian cafe/bistro and they are proud to say they use as much local produce and foods as they can. If you sit down the back you can see all the food being prepared and there are things to keep the kids occupied too. I had the most delicious carrot cake last time I was in there. I wouldn't usually choose a vegetarian place to eat but when taken there by friends I have to say the food has always been extremely tasty and freshly cooked and really not at all expensive. It is always busy and buzzing which means finding a seat can sometimes be problematical, but I have never been disappointed by whatever I have eaten there."

Machynys Brasserie

➤ Machynys Peninsula Golf Club And Premier Spa, SA15 2DG, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom

Steak • Welsh • Seafood • British

"I attended the restaurant on a Saturday night we were a group of 15. When we arrived we had to ask to add another table because we were all squashed and couldn't move. Staff were very obliging. We had preordered our meals and to be fair everything came out perfectly. My meal was very disappointing 2 cod skewers with vegetable rice. I had 3 pieces of cod on a skewer with a tiny piece of red onion between the cod and the vegetable rice was a small dish of boiled rice with peas no other veg. Other peoples meals were great. I chose the wrong thing. Some of our group tried to order extra chips to bulk up but at 8.20pm we were told the kitchen was closed. Most of the group refused to pay £7.50 for dessert but I was so hungry I ordered apple crumble which I must say was delicious. We sat in the bar drinking for the rest of the evening spending quite a bit of money but at 10.45 we were told it was last orders. We were the last group of people there. Think the staff wanted an early finish. Very disappointing visit not the standard we had expected."

Steak Edinburgh

➤ No 14, Picardy Place, EH1 3JT, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Steak • British • Scottish • European

"Went to Steak on stones with pals tonight to take on the 22 quid for 3 course menu they've ran in January. Starter was soup of the day (Cauliflower) then Sirloin with chips and choice of sauce (peppercorn) and then donut and dipping sauce to finish. There was not even a glimmer of hope to switch the soup for a real' starter. I always find soup a waste of a first course...the only other option was a piece of bread for 1.50. Eh?! Steak was good, chups good, sauce...cold. donuts were quite tough and the jam was the saviour. Chocolate dipper was like burnt chocolate. Cocktails weren't up to much either. Service wasn't great and overall not overly impressed. Would rather stay home and cook my...read more"

Wagon Horses

➤ 27 St Georges Quay, LA1 1RD, Lancaster, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Vegan • Vegetarian

"We had a delightful stay at this wonderful hotel. We stayed for two nights, Sunday and Monday, and were impressed from the moment we arrived at the W&H. The location is fantastic, just a short walk from the town center along the river. Dan was very helpful during check-in, informing us about parking and efficiently getting us settled in. Our room was beautifully decorated and modern, with a comfortable high-quality mattress. We were pleased to find plenty of tea bags, milk, and bottled water in the room. The breakfast was excellent, with delicious sausages and bacon, a variety of cereals, toast, jams, and more. Diane took great care of us during breakfast, and a housekeeping colleague even replenished our water while we ate. The location, building, and staff at this hotel are all top-notch. A perfect 10/10 rating."

Pret A Manger

➤ 2 Canvey Street, Southwark, United Kingdom

Coffee • Fast Food • Breakfast • Vegetarian

"We witnessed a huge amount of people who weren’t customers using the seating. They would leave the rubbish from the customers before and sit and talk or use their laptops. We also saw a huge group of 6-8 people just sitting talking for our whole meal they walked down the steps with no food etc and got their own food out after a while. This is frustrating for actual customers who pay and can’t get seating. All in all it was clean and staff friendly but it’s soo busy that they don’t notice the people who are just using their seating without actually buying anything."

Buen Ayre

➤ 50 Broadway Market E8 4QJ, Hackney, United Kingdom

Meat • Steak • Cheese • Salads

"We visited this wonderful restaurant on a Saturday lunchtime, and I would heartily recommend it. The starters (chorizo, black pudding and Spanish paprika sausage) were exceptional, and the steaks we ordered (a small rib eye, small sirloin and skirt) were all cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious! By the way, the 'small ' steaks were anything but! We also had a bottle of Malbec which was perfect with the steaks! The service was friendly and efficient, the vibe was relaxed, and the value for money extraordinary! Thank you for making my birthday extra special!"

Coast

➤ Coppet Hall, SA69 9AJ, Saundersfoot, United Kingdom

Pizza • Sushi • Seafood • Fast Food

"I can confidently say that this restaurant is the best in Pembrokeshire. My family and a few friends came here to celebrate my anniversary, and from the moment we walked through the door, we were greeted by the friendly owner and waiter. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere with stunning views over the harbor. The drink menu offered a nice selection for both adults and children. Our drinks arrived promptly and we were impressed by the presentation of our starters. After finishing our appetizers, the waiter cleared our plates quickly. Our main courses arrived shortly after and they did not disappoint - they were excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant to all my friends and family, and I will definitely be returning. Thank you for a wonderful evening. x"

The Checkers

➤ Broad St, Montgomery SY15 6PN, Powys, United Kingdom

Kebab • Cafés • Asiatic • Fast Food

"This hotel is a little gem! The food was excellent and the attention to detail is second to none. I have a food intollerence which I had informed them about when we booked and they had done me a separate tasting menu including tasting wines to match. They ensured breakfast was tweaked and changed and nothing a problem. We stayed for two nights as we were attending a wedding for the second night. They normally only do rooms when you dine but they were kind enough to make exception, which was greatly appreciated. The rooms are lovely and very comfortable. Little things like fresh milk, caffertiers and freshly baked cookies add those extra elements of perfection. They also went above and beyond in coming to the rescue with a problem with my best friends wedding cake. I will definitely be returing and enjoying all the delights of Checkers and the beautiful town on Montgomery once again."

Six By Nico Belfast

➤ 23-31 Waring Street, BT1 2EW, Belfast, United Kingdom

Wine • British • European • Vegetarian

"Italian dinner Amalfi Coast • Parmesan foam polenta, pickled chanterelle mushrooms, artichokes, strip of pork fat • Buratta w/ lemon salt and chilli flakes, tomato foam, tomato twill, skinless heirloom tomatoes, green olive puree w/ chilli powder, salsa verde dressing • Fresh spaghetti w/ squid ink, seafood foam w/ coconut cream, concentrated seafood stock, sliced chillis, minced garlic and shallots, baby mussels and clams, samphire • Crispy skin seabass fillet w/ black olive tapernade, pickled roasted fennel and pickled courgette, roasted pepper, basil puree, basil dressing • Sous vide pork fillet w/ nduja jus, kale (underneath pork fillet), caramelised smoked onions, butternut squash puree, fried pork belly w/ serrano, burnt onion jus, pumpkin seed pesto and pickled carrot, basil dressing • Lemon yogurt gelato, torched meringue, lermon aero biscuit, ground almond powder, whic chocolate, lemon jelly, sweet lemon curd, almond base • Deep fried breaded kuhli and whitebait w/ orange saffron emulsion, foccacia w/ balsamic vinegar and olive oil Please pardon me if I got the ingredients wrong! 6 course for £32 is a very good deal particularly with the range of proteins and different flavour profiles. My favourite was the squid ink spaghetti with phenomenal flavourful broths!"

Hamilton's At Grovefield

➤ Taplow Common Road, Wycombe, United Kingdom

Fish • Wine • Coffee • Ice Cream

"On arriving at Grovefield House the grounds are a welcome site and you do feel it is going to be a great experience. The Staff whp served us our welcome drink were pleasant but not very generous with measures and half a glass if that were poured into short wine glasses. The food was then ready to be delivered to the tables. The first course I had was the Leek and Potato soup which was pleasant but I have had better or the same out of a tin. Others around me had the Pate on Toast which was adequate but the toast that was served was so small it was not enough to use the Pate. The fish starter was so small it was nearly not visible so not recommended for the hearty eater. Then came the Main, I had chosen the vegetarian which was inadequately small, bland and not appetising at all. It arrived with pea sized potatoes around the outside and a sprig of rocket. The Chicken main was a little bigger as was the Salmon main but nobody was impressed and were all very disappointed. After the disaster of the first 2 courses we all waited for the Sweet. Unfortunately the majority had gone for the Brule it arrived in a very small ramekin with a sweet basket and 2 Yes 2 rasberries. The Brule was a total disaster, the topping was totally made up of Salt it was a very big disappointment and in fact unpalatable. Complaints were coming from all directions they did replace it with a sorbet but was not even enough to cover the bowl. The tart however was commented on to be pleasant. All in all I would not recommend as this was Overpriced, Unpleasant and a real disappointment. I would not recommend and to be honest you would find a much cheaper pleasant place to eat and party just down the road so Sorry Grovefield House you have lost my vote."

The Mayfair Chippy Minories

➤ 140 MinoriesEC3N 1NT, London, United Kingdom

Fish • Beer • Drinks • Burgers

"The food was fine, the GT was fine, but everything was underwhelming overall and I couldn’t get a server’s attention despite my best efforts to ever get water for my table. It was fine if you happen to be nearby, like I was, but don’t go out of your way"

Bon Thon Fish Cocktails

➤ Piazza Sempione 6 20154, Milán, United Kingdom

Beer • Pasta • Italian • Seafood

"A meal to remember. The restaurant is in a spectacular location. The dishes were meticulously prepared, with incredibly fresh and high-quality seafood. The tartare and risotto were exceptional, and the staff was highly knowledgeable and attentive. The owners were very kind!! Everything was perfect as always."

Snooks

➤ Unit 12, Westbourne Centre, G78 1LS, East Renfrewshire, United Kingdom

Cafés • Steak • Seafood • Fast Food

"Today, I took my sons out for lunch at Snooks. We waited almost 35 minutes just for our drinks, and we hadn't even had the chance to place our order, while later arrivals were being served. Eventually, we decided to leave and pay for our drinks, but we were informed that there would be an additional charge for using a card. When I inquired about this, I was told it was busy and advised to look around. I frequently visit Snooks, and while the food is excellent, the slow service and lack of attention to customers is unacceptable. My son, who works part-time at McDonald's, understands the importance of efficient service and good staff organization. Snooks really needs to work on improving their service."

Crust

➤ 3 Allerton Road, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Vegetarian

"We decided to eat at crust because it was rated one of the best pizzas in the UK. Not sure if was the best I’ve ever had but it was certainly up there. I ordered the crust pizza which is a sourdough pizza with a sweet potato purée base with mozzarella, smoked cheese and pancetta. Obviously a sweeter pizza than the traditional tomato base but I really liked it. The only negative I would say was that it was difficult to cut without making a mess of the pizza. I am not sure if that was because it was either a little bit soggy, the knives weren’t sharp enough or my cutting skills were sub-par (maybe a combination of all three)? The rest of the party also enjoyed their pizza, however, we may have liked it more if we hadn’t had enormous starters. Two of the party had this garlic and mushroom dish (can’t remember the name of it) and it was delicious and probably the highlight of the meal. It wasn’t until after we ordered that we realised that what we ordered didn’t come under the starters section. We can only assume that they were a sharing starter or main in its self. I had focaccia for first course which was lovely but I feel that it wasn’t fully cooked as the melted cheese was cold and the onions weren’t very caramelised which they were supposed to be. We ordered cheesecake jars for dessert however we had to take them home as we were all full to the brim. When we eventually ate them they were scrumptious. Overall we had a really good evening with tasty food. The waiters were very friendly and welcoming but we did notice that not all staff were very glued up on the menu."

North And Kitchen

➤ United Kingdom, Leicester

Steak • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

"we had a pretty bad experience. on the positive side, they seem to offer a vegan option as standard for each cure and it is clearly marked on the menu. it was £22 for the 2 curs Sunday midday menu, from which all of us ordered. the meat eaters were served large hearty meal times with dishes of veg on the side, but the vegan option was so small and there was no protein element at all, it was a small tomato filled with a spoon of couscous, a stem of broccoli and a small kartoffel rosti. we have deleted our plates in 2 minutes. our family offered to share the veg of their meals, but it was not vegan. they had so much to eat that they couldn't finish everything. for us there were no pages available, and the menu was as if the main course was everything they need. we were so hungry when we came home, we had to eat a complete second lunch later. the dessert was also tiny and there was almost no taste except sugar. the service was a bit abrupt and rushed, but had even worse. none of us would go back."

The Peat Inn

➤ Cupar, KY15 5LH, Fife, United Kingdom

Vegan • British • European • Scottish

"I was recently a few vouches for a stay and dinner in the peat inn and was looking forward to our visit. I am especially looking forward to finally tasting her food. the room, while was nice, felt something dated, but it was cozy and still had a nice local mood. the workers in the restaurant were polite and attentive about the largest part of the evening. eating itself was ok, nothing was unforgettable or breaking it was just ok. the first cure was aal, which was probably our favourite course, it was fresh and really clean tasting. we then went to the seabrat, which was again beautiful, but nothing special really or the screamed michelin star. the hay baked wobble with ochsenkiefer was next, I personally left most of my. I found the taste too strong and don't enjoy the taste at all, but my partner has its taste. we had some wonderful venison in other restaurants before and this cure of peat inn only did not hit the mark in comparison to others and was definitiv one of the weaker courses. the lemongrasparfait was the next and was good. we had a long waiting period; 45 minutes where nothing has arrived and we could see the tables to make them through the courses. none of the servants seemed to get in, and we finally started a waitress who said, "It must be on the way." later a male server apologised and said our recently ordered cocktail would be in the house as an apology. a nice gesture, but given the waiting period was 45 minutes and they had not picked up maybe expected a little more. the chocolate soufflé was the last cure and while both were huge and turned out to be too much! while there is a good number of curses aal followed by sea stream then ochse wange followed by brain made every few of curses seem a bit too equal. I think a somewhat greater variety in the way they could have helped flew. overall, while we had a nice enough time away and evening I do not think I would be in a hurry to go back or would recommend necessary for a special dinner. there are other restaurants, both michelin and not michelin I would unfortunately decide and recommend about the peat inn."

Botanica

➤ United Kingdom, Horsham

Fish • Wine • Pasta • Coffee

"on Friday at 19 o'clock we arrived to find the restaurant with many empty tables – strange when booking for a weekend evening is some weeks in advance. we were met and asked if we wanted to sit in or outside. we decided to have a cocktail outside before we go back to our table. it is a beautiful place; outside view over the country in south lodge and the natural swimming pool and terraces below. very nice. in restaurant was airy, light and done very nice again. this is what they pay, although unfortunately the experience of eating in botanica is simply not suitable for the place itself. the menu is good. there are no appetizers, only several types of brot and the list of main courses is not particularly inspiring. I couldn't find anything I liked the look. Anyway, we ordered and were told that eating a little slow in the coming, as a large order had just been placed by another table (but the restaurant is only 10% full of the focaccia that we ordered as divided nibble, then came almost immediately (but what it was, 2 thick slices cold bread served with olive oil and, not balsamic, but a kind of malt or other sharp. it was generally quite unpleasant and we left it. then the main course came to us. my wife had something called gundi and I had seabream. the first tasters were in order (and our server made sure that they were wondering if everything was good), but when we found that my fish was cold on places, the kartoffels were not boiled with the gnudi and also not the “blood mary fries (basch chips with paprika on them) we ordered as side. yes, we ate it and no, we did not complain at that time – sometimes the ones who know that it is not so good to wash slowly over them and then they are exposed and just think about going home and that we did in less than 90 minutes. very unsatisfactory of what we had eaten and then think the price we paid £108 actually. to that end; under par and uncooked eating, no starter, very expensive drinks (Medizin cocktail £15) children run around the tables (yes, in an allegedly relaxing health saving) and a 12.5% service fee (for which we had to go to them to pay the bill only to allow us to go home). style over substance, smoke and mirror, inspiring and indifferent. we had a better meal in the garden center for £17 on the following Sunday – recommend to do the same. in the did has this latest post pandemic experience (but yes, it is post-pandemic now allowed without saying to this price) my wife has taken in the ground and I know that we go to jack-in so called fine restaurants experience as they just don't, and simply not worth it."

Europa

➤ 37 Albemarle St, W1S 4JF, City of London,Westminster, United Kingdom

Greek • Pizza • Pasta • Italian

"The restaurant was not very crowded at that time; the staff was friendly and attentive. The tables were a bit formal, with nice cloth napkins and appropriate utensils for what we ordered. The menu offers a wide variety of options. We both started with tortelloni in butter and sage; given the price, we expected just a handful, but instead, it was a substantial dish, a primo piatto in genuine Italian style rather than just an appetizer. For our main courses, we had grilled seabass and lamb steak, both served with vegetables and roasted potatoes, which were very nicely presented. Everything was prepared very well, and the service was perfect. For drinks, we had a glass of wine and a beer. We then shared a cassata ice cream for dessert and had two coffees. The bill was very good value for money, totaling just £60, including service charge. We will definitely return; there are (few) good restaurants in the area, but all are more expensive."

Restaurants that offer First Course