Cured salmon with dill and spices, served with mustard sauce and rye bread.
Wine • Bars • French • British
"Thank you Lutyens for another excellent lunch. My sister who joined me as my guest had a broken foot and the manager and staff were most accommodating in finding a box to stand it on so it was raised. The Dover sole is always very good but as a beer drinker could they stock Birra Moretti as well as Peroni as the former is much nicer and it's what the Italians drink!"
Wine • French • Drinks • Scandinavian
"Amazing food and excellent service, my friend complained about one of the wines to the end and they offered us free digestive drinks to make sure! Overall the ambience was great and very attentive!"
Grill • Seafood • British • European
"Me and my partner recently visited the salt room. Service was great, was made to feel welcome. At first we were seated in the middle of the restaurant (we were 20 mins early), as we had asked for a romantic seat when we booked our reservation, within 5 minutes we had moved by a seat overlooking the sea that was perfect. In regards to the waiter, he was very accommodating and was able to answer my numerous questions regarding the menu, he had a sense of humour which is rare to find in most waiters/waitresses. Regarding the food... Well well all of the above could of been terrible and I would of still given 5 stars because the food was beautiful. I had the octopus starter which was in a lovely sauce that had numerous layers of flavour 5/5 My partner had the tomato soup, which although I personally didnt enjoy, my partner loved. 3/5 For mains my partner had the sirloin which lived up to its pricing and was perfectly cooked for her. 5/5 My main was the lobster which came with fresh crab claws, the lobster was precut with a thick sauce which also had many layers to it. 5/5 All in all we really enjoyed ourselves and will 100% be returning in the future. Hope this helps you decide whether to go here or not."
Fish • Soup • French • Cheese
"We have eaten here many times but last night the food was definitely not up to its usual standard. My husband had duck, potatoes and green beans but there were no potatoes. The ice cream that came with the dessert had a bug piece of ice in it. We both don’t feel well after the meal. Starter was excellent and the ambience really lovely. Service wasn’t great, I asked fir some ice and lemon 3 times before it came and they forgot my husbands expresó that he ordered"
Soup • Steak • French • Coffee
"This bistrot should be officially declared French territory. We tried two different starters, the smoked duck salad and the speck salad, both of which were spectacular. Our mains, that followed managed to live up to the starters. The steak was cooked to perfection while the venison loin was a firework of a complex combination of flavours. Finally, the raspberry crème brûlée was the perfect ending to our lovely meal. A twist to a classic that I never knew I needed in my life."
Soup • Fish • Meat • French
"Exceptional standards at this lovely restaurant. From the starters to desserts everything was delicious and well presented. In addition all the food is organic which was a pleasant surprise. We justed moved into the area and will certainly come often. I had roast chicken and veg with black garlic sauce I could eat this every night! The atmosphere is so relaxing with classical music playing in the background and beautiful paintings This is really a unique place. Congratulations Bistro Aix!"
French • European • Vegetarian • Gluten Free
"We had a pre theatre meal here as we were going to County Hall to see a play so didn't have a lot of time and only ate a main course each. Two of us had duck, one had chicken and one had lamb shank. We all agreed that the food was just OK very average to be honest. The portion sizes were adequate but sides like potatoes and veggies weren't included with our duck meals and prices were high to us anyway, so the food was expensive. Drinks were also a bit high and when you added 12.5% service charge on top, the meal really did cost far too much. Service was very good, though we had to chase the waiter at the end to pay for our bill as we had to get to the play! The venue was very nice. Would we go again? No."
Beer • Wine • French • Provencal
"The restaurant was quite full at 7:30pm with large parties and noisy children. In fairness it was Valentine's Day. Whilst it is always nice to see families with children dining together the somewhat intimate ambience the brasserie seems to target does not seem best suited to young diners. Possibly the problem is that hotel does not offer a more suitable restaurant option for those with youngsters. The bar area serves food but is rather large and not exactly cosy. The food was OK. The onion soup was extremely tasty but the cheese in it was surprisingly over generous making it a struggle to eat. The wine list is as you would expect in a London hotel, was quite expensive but with some excellent options. I made the mistake of asking for a brief pause between starters and main which as it always inevitably does, turned into an unacceptably long delay."
Pubs • Cafés • Venues • European
"We want to express our gratitude to Christine, Lisa, and the team at The Cranleigh for making our wedding reception in June absolutely amazing. They were incredibly accommodating and helpful in organizing the event. It never felt like they were focused on charging us the highest price, but rather on making sure that everything was tailored to our preferences. Christine went above and beyond to ensure that everything went smoothly on the day and was always available to address any requests or questions. The dinner was delicious and our guests thoroughly enjoyed it, as well as the buffet and midnight snacks (bacon sandwiches and chips). The staff were attentive, polite, and made sure that everyone felt welcome and well-fed. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and highly recommend The Cranleigh for any event. Meal type: Other Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"
Beer • Wine • Hotels • British
"A very good meal with choices of a la carte or table d 'hote to suit your budget and appetite. Have eaten here each time we holiday in York and would certainly recommend for a special occasion. My only gripe is why does Open Table ask if it is a special occasion, which it was, my birthday, yet not a single comment of Happy Birthday from the Churchill. Please note I was not expecting any freebie just an acknowledgement."
Steak • English • British • Seafood
"We went here for a business lunch. It may be bad luck with the dishes that the three of us ordered, but we all went for the lamb as a main course, which was frankly very disappointing. The lamb came in small pieces (say was thoroughly overcooked (totally brown). We were all looking forward to a nicely cooked piece of lamb that was pink, but this looked like it was just diced up and fried. Not good cookery. Our starters and desserts were not terrible, but certainly not great either (probably lower quality to most supermarket desserts). Perhaps the chef was having a bad day, but otherwise I cannot fathom why anyone is rating this restaurant highly (although the location is lovely, and the decor also is nice and festive). Service was good too. Overall I am glad I was not paying!"
Sushi • Mexican • Seafood • European
"I was booked in by hotel reception (hotel reviewed separately). I arrived for my table in the restaurant at 8.30pm and surprised it wasn't busier on a Friday evening. I was seated by a new lad in training he was very young. Smiling and very...pleasant. I started with a mini bottle of prosecco. I had the squid and prawn starter, there was another fish, can't remember what it's called but you can see it in the picture, I'd never tried it before but it was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Mains was lamb cutlets with mustard mash and kale. Again delicious. Dessert black forest slice. Mmm. I wish I had taken a picture of it all. It was thoroughly enjoyed. The service was attentive and fast by all the staff. A great restaurant if you're in the area."
Kebab • Asiatic • Mexican • European
"Wow! How have I lived in Ilkeston all of my life and never visited this place! I knew it had a great reputation, but I had never gotten around trying it myself. The choice of food was a little limited, but I have to say, all courses that everyone ate in my party was extremely well presented, tasted fantastic, and received favourable comments and feedback. The staff were pleasant and attentative too, making for a great experience. The price was extremely reasonable too. I would highly recommend this restaurant."
Juice • Drinks • British • Breakfast
"The service was terrible. The staff left us waiting while they chatted among themselves. Even though we arrived on time, we were asked to wait while other guests were served their starters. At breakfast, there were no glasses for the juices or plates for the food, so we had to ask for them. Additionally, the menu on display had items that were no longer available."
French • Hotels • Bar-lounge • Contemporary
"We used this venue a couole of weeks ago for a birthday dinner in the private dining room. The food was fantastic until we realised that the allergens had not been disclosed correctly and my aunt who is gluten intolerant was given the wrong meal. The wait staff were totally apologetic and luckily my aunt had not eaten too much of the meal however what was more concerning was when I was speaking to the manager I was rudely interpreted by a gentleman asking me “what my problem was”. The manager looked extremely nervous and explained this man was actually the owner of the venue. I explained the situation to him to which he replied with a raised voice “it’s sorted now isn’t it, why are you out here moaning and making me look stupid”. I was that taken aback that I just left and went back to the dining room and carried on as to not ruin my grandmother’s birthday however I felt it important to let people know as I will not be returning and will be encouraging friends and family not to dine there due to the possibility of ever having to encounter such bad behaviour whilst being paying customers."
Pubs • Wine • British • Bar-lounge
"Family meal for 3 Adults and two teenagers on a busy Friday night. Had not visited the Ox for about two years. Considerable amount of development since then. Menu catered well for two 'picky teenagers ' and three more adventurous adults, all agreed that it was the best meal out they had had for a long while. Prices are not cheap but the standard and menu choice was well up to the prices charged."
Pubs • Beer • Steak • British
"Myself and my partner had a Sunday roast each here yesterday. We both had pork belly starter which was absolutely gorgeous and cannot be faulted. I had the roast beef lunch whilst my partner had the lamb. Both our dinners were nice but the roast potatoes felt like they’d been re-heated after being left standing for a while. I had a couple of Peroni’s and neither of us had desert but the bill still came to £97. The starters were £11 each and as I say, we couldn’t fault them but £25 for a roast dinner seems and was steep for the size of meal we received. They were tasty but I don’t think they were £25 tasty. The place itself is a nice setting and the atmosphere was decent, though."
Wine • Beer • Grill • Casual
"I visited this restaurant over two weeks ago, but the cocktails were so strong that it took me this long to recover!! That's probably the worst excuse ever, right?"
Tea • Vegan • British • Vegetarian
"Had a breakfast sandwich here today. Bread was great, sausages were wow but too many for one person. Only observation was too much ketchup. The sandwich was literally swimming in the stuff which, had I not just moved here, would have stopped me from popping...in again. However, the biggest turn off was the quality of coffee. Given Tenbury Wells has an abundance of coffee shops you would think one of them would actually provide a decent coffee bean to its customers. Surely if you open a cafe the priority is having outstanding coffee. There are folk who go to cafes simply for the coffee. Get that right and you get a customer for life. Get it wrong and your customers goes next door to the next cafe. As with wine, the difference between good and bad coffee is a few pence so there can be no excuses. Other opinions are available ps I will try the Spotty Dog again but not for its very poor coffee."
Tea • British • Scottish • Vegetarian
"When we visited the restaurant, it was not very busy so it's likely the kitchen wasn't too overwhelmed. Unfortunately, we were not impressed with the food. The haggis bonbons starter was lukewarm and the Caesar salad lacked flavor, except for the smoked chicken. The steak was enjoyable, but the gnocchi was tough and chewy, clearly not homemade (although it wasn't advertised as such). We ended up leaving most of it uneaten. The staff, however, were fantastic and very friendly."