"I made a reservation for a Valentines Day dinner for two at The Vineyard in Lamberhurst a few weeks before the 14th of February. Our table was located outside of the actual restaurant, near the bar area. We were seated next to a table of five people who were very loud and not celebrating Valentines Day. We requested to be moved and were seated at a table for six in the pizzeria, which was too big for just the two of us. There was music playing from a radio, which was bothersome. The food was mediocre at best and seemed like it may have been pre-made and reheated. The squid as a first course was okay, but the Guinea Fowl as the main course was dry, lukewarm, and served with undercooked vegetables. The Creme Brulee for dessert had a terrible raspberry jam at the bottom. We also had coffee and chocolates, but the service was lacking as we had to ask for water and couldn't find any waitstaff when we needed assistance. We had to go to the front desk to request the bill, which included charges for the desserts and coffees on top of the initial £40 per person price that was supposed to be all-inclusive. They did remove these charges when we questioned them, but I suspect some couples may not have noticed. We also had to ask for the single rose that was supposed to be given to my wife upon our arrival. Overall, the evening was a disappointment and we will not be returning. The food, service, and atmosphere were all poor and not worth even one star."
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