Sweet, flaky pie with tender apple slices, cinnamon, and a buttery crust.
Cafe • French • Coffee • European
"Despite reduced guest numbers due to Covid we had a very good meal and the staff provided a friendly and efficient service. Cafe Rouge has always had a great menu and we especially enjoyed the mussels and beouf bourginon"
Wine • Steak • Barbecue • Steakhouse
"I ate at Bariloche with my family on a Friday night. What ruined the experience off the bat was the live music performer while the performance itself was fine, the music itself was so loud that the waiter could barely hear our order! We didn't order starters and the food took forever to arrive almost 30 minutes give or take. Shame because the meat dishes were actually very good, particularly the limo de bife. I'm afraid we shan't be returning, their offer of an after dinner drink on the house notwithstanding."
Steak • Grill • Steakhouse • Argentinian
"A great find, the starters of squid and the charcoal cooked prawns was only a small indicator for the amazing stake sharing platter to follow. We always enjoy our steak rare and it was the perfect way for these lovely steaks. They come with three house sauce's too, and my wife was upset that the peppercorn sauce was as good as hers as she prides herself on having a great recipe for this. We had the Malbec number 20 on the wine menu which went perfect with the steaks too."
Vegan • Seafood • European • Vegetarian
"a few years ago, it was good. this time it was horrific. wives ' starter and main course were shocking. when both meals were replaced without cake, they were just as bad. no comments from the personal. only replaced. admittedly they took off the cost of both courses, but not a SINGEL word of apologoy. I went to the toilet and came back to see the changed bill that was just left on the table. I've taken it, and the guy just said I'm sorry. unfortunately I can't recommend it at all."
Steak • French • European • Cocktail
"Vote did not have my booking as I had booked it on open table. I had to show them my confirmation on my phone before I was seated. My beef bougingon was dry and not cooked in a sauce, just a slab of beef with onions and mushrooms on the side. It was very salty. Sauce was very nice. Our table was next to the bar and close to the kitchen and was very noisy with bangs and crashes which went on during the meal The staff were very attentive, polite and efficient. I have been to cote before and will go again , but was disappointed with my meal and the noise of where I was placed."
Fish • Steak • Seafood • British
"OH MY GOD AMAZING What more can I say, the service and the food were impeccable, the staff are very attentive, knowledgeable with info about the food and the wines to accompany the dishes, courteous, caring, and really take a pride in their roles, the kitchen staff have excellent attention to detail and know how to cook, the food we had was exemplary, cooked to perfection, not every chef can do a steak rare, most overcook it even if it’s just a tiny bit, but my steak on the surf and turf was cooked to perfection, the chimichuri with with the surf and turf was fresh and tangy with just the right amount of chillies, the monks fish tail wrapped in pancetta was moist and dried out like most chefs cook it, the risotto was nutty and tangy, and the pak Choi wilted to perfection with soy sauce and chilli, the starters were equally incredible, light and juicy scallops with fregola, broad beans and sun dried tomatoes, and the smoked salmon with rye bread, capers, dressed with onions and herby cream cheese, all the flavours complimented each other perfectly, This was a dining experience I won’t forget in a hurry, we were made to feel to welcome, as though we were visiting old friends, Please go and visit You won’t regret it"
Mexican • Asiatic • European • Vegetarian
"No complaints about tasting menu it was good. Matching wines ok, first good, other less so. What I do not want to get to 9 with pre-booked tasting menu, table not ready, dumps up for half an hour near a very loud wedding party, normal menu handed us over when we have already chosen. A drink was offered after 10 minutes, but we didn't want an aperitif somewhere else with friends. No real excuse. It got better when we sit down."
Steak • British • Vegetarian • Gluten Free
"The food was exquisite and the chef needs to be recognised more in these reviews: she was incredible! However, the service not so. If the delay in serving the food is due to the chef making a culinary masterpiece, we didn't mind. However, when the sauce to my meal was literally dumped down beside my finished food plate without a sincere apology, that's down to the waiting staff. Drink orders were honoured swiftly, but our waitress appeared to be wholeheartedly disinterested in our satisfaction and more interested in just getting the job done (even once rolling her eyes at us as I dared to change my mind within seconds and also abruptly correcting my husbands pronunciation of a dish!! So in total: Incredible food, fabulous selection of food and wine, prices exceptionally reasonable for area (and the exquisite food!! Super atmosphere, service awful"
Steak • Vegan • European • Vegetarian
"Last time we attended Ora we had a great meal, this time it was poor , my wife had prawns there were 4 prawns at £7.95, wrong. For main I had roast beef, my wife had burger, my beef was chewy, I did state this to the waitress who replied you should have asked how you wanted it rare or medium, in my opinion the waitress should have asked me how I wanted my beef, the vegetables were nice but a very small portion, the potatoes tasted as though they had been reheated , the waitress cleared my wife’s starter before I had finished, my Yorkshire pudding was soggy, Im sorry but did not enjoy my experience this time, my wife thought the burger she had for mains was poor last time my wife had the burger she said it was the best she had had, we were not asked if we wanted any sauces, the owners were good but the waitress seemed inexperienced . Very disappointed."
Steak • Vegan • British • European
"We had dinner at this restaurant yesterday and it was great. Being a local Bicester resident, we've not visited restaurants on this side but we were glad we visited. They offer a great locally sourced 3 course menu for dinner but we went for 2 courses only as we were heading for a movie. I ordered the meat of the day which was steak with spinach which was great. My better half ordered the fish of the day and they were nice to customise the dish so she could have the salmon with beans and potato. The food arrived fairly quickly and the taste was great. The staff were excellent and surprised me for my birthday with an Eton mess dessert. Would visit again and highly recommended!"
Pub • Steak • Vegan • British
"we were thrilled to find a local pub that had several vegan options, not something they come very often. I had the lens and quinoa house cake and my partner had the funburger, but unfortunately we were both disappointed by the lack of aromen and mushy textures. the torte was like a tasteless Chinoa soup, which was covered with maic. really friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere, but would be good to see more vegan options with a little more taste!"
Meat • Beer • Steak • Drinks
"The history of this pub is fascinating, riddled with tales of contraband, black market dealings and possible bewitchings. I’m more than slightly spooked to confirm that dirty dealings are alive and well at the Dog and Shepherd to this day. After trying to enjoy an expensive but mostly edible Sunday lunch while my two kids made gravy potions, adjusted the pub decor and eschewed their fish chips in favour of eating old food off the floor, we gave up and rammed the remains into cardboard boxes to eat later and left our table clean for the next group. These guys operate a tight ship on Sundays, woe betide you should you overstay your welcome thankfully we didn’t! That, ladies and gentlemen, was where the post dining entertainment on the terrace began we were told that we’d be charged a hefty fee for extra people who were never even part of the group booking!! An honest mistake, a mixup on comms, easily resolved you say? Not here. Instead, we were treated to the most aggressive, threatening performance by the main guy ‘Steve’ who mentioned calling the police more than once and spun a web of lies so baffling that I think we’re all a little concerned for his health. Honestly the most shocking experience ever! Sending strength to the team who work here.. and pray for Steve! Really though, watch you don’t get stung by incorrect charges on group bookings here by clarifying everything in writing NOT over the phone we lost close to £100 despite spending nearly four times that and we were treated horribly which has left a nasty taste in quite a few mouths. Such a shame!"
Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian
"I had wanted to try out this gastropub for some time and spend a few squid on some top notch food. Well it does not disappoint ! Its clearly popular and busy, the ambiance of the place is very inviting, comfortable and the many staff...very attentive and helpful. We had some calamari and garlic bread to start with and share, the garlic bread was amazing and reminiscent of the garlic butter found in french escargots, rich and delicious. The calamari was served with some lovely tartare sauce and hit the spot. Followed the fish of the day and sea vegetables. Flaky cod cooked to perfection, tons of flavours yet subtle and balanced. The famous fish and chips was beautiful and executed perfectly. Nothing more to add, it did what it said on the tin. Perfect. Now then for the spatchcocked chicken and chips spicy slaw). This was simply the best chicken I ever had said my daughter. Moist and melt in the mouth texture with just the right hint of thyme and lemon and a touch of smoky flavours. It fell off the bone and clearly had a huge amount of attention to details in the execution. Simple food executed as it should. We ran out of steam for dessert and shall be back in the pub section to try some out!. Many thanks to all staff and chefs, this is a must to visit and a box ticked (tickled? ; Until next time."
Vegan • Cakes • British • Vegetarian
"First, let me say that Rick Stein is my all time favourite TV chef, so when I was in Marlborough, and saw there was one of his restaurants there, I cancelled my previous booking elsewhere and booked here. I could go on and on about why I was so disappointed, but ultimately, the food here was just ok. We had a halloumi appetizer very nice and well balanced, followed by mackerel, scallops and watermelon salad as 3 starters. Mackerel was nicely cooked but the whole dish was bland, the scallops were completely tasteless I mean completely like nothing, and the watermelon salad was not exactly fresh withered rocket and watery over ripe watermelon pieces. The fish curry main was very nice, but all in all, when you consider the portions are all smaller and the price is highly inflated (as you would expect), you expect the quality to be much higher. I was entirely disappointed, and would recommend 3 or 4 other restaurants in Marlborough instead. If I didn't love Rick's tv shows so much and enjoy his books, I would have marked it lower."
Pub • Fish • Steak • Vegetarian
"**Dining Experience:** Lunch **Price per Person:** £40-50 **Recommended Dishes:** - 12oz Ribeye Steak - Chunky Chips - Beef Dripping Sauce - Onion Loaf - Lettuce Wedge with Blue Cheese Dressing - Chateaubriand Whether you're looking for a satisfying lunch or a special meal, this restaurant offers a delightful selection. The 12oz ribeye steak is a must-try, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. Pair it with chunky chips and the rich beef dripping sauce for a truly indulgent experience. The onion loaf adds a nice touch of flavor and texture, while the lettuce wedge with blue cheese dressing provides a refreshing contrast. For those seeking something even more special, the Chateaubriand is highly recommended. Enjoy your visit!"
Steak • Vegan • Steakhouse • Vegetarian
"Went for my moms birthday, took a while to be seated, glasses were absolutely filthy, didn’t realise until our glasses for our water were brought out, then I looked at my glass that my drink was in and that was dirty too. The food was nice and we still had a good time our server was great and really helpful"
Soup • Pubs • Steak • British
"First of all the good points. This is a very pretty pub in a great location. The beer was well kept and the wine we ordered was very reasonably priced and delicious. The food was again reasonably priced and the service was good. We had 'dropped in ' at this pub being recommended by my customer that we had just made a delivery to. We got there at the same time as a party of 7 people who were ordering drinks and they then went onto order meals. We ordered our beers which we were enjoying drinking when my husband went up to the bar to order our meals. We were surprised to hear we couldn 't order before 7 pm. It was 5.45 pm at this time. We paid for our beers and said we would try somewhere else. The barmaid/ waitress came up to us as we almost finished our beers and said she had a cancellation so we could order a meal now. We both ordered the broth and pie for main. We ordered a bottle of wine to go with the pie which was duly opened and put on our table. After about 10 minutes, we were then told that there were no pies available so we would have to re-order. We were both disappointed but I ordered the scampi and chips which were very nice and my husband ordered the gourmet burger which he enjoyed. We were just surprised to be turned away at the beginning of our evening. The barmaid/waitress did seem under pressure and I think she was waiting for more staff to come on duty."
Tapas • French • British • European
"A fabulous experience from start to finish with some interesting and different food, starting with edible charcoal and ending with a spectacular finish with a peppermint cloud. Service and food were excellent. We came away with memories which will remain with us for a long time."
Steak • Hotels • Cheese • Seafood
"Me and my family decided to have a meal at the bank house as we saw on Instagram they had a Prix Fixe Menu and we are currently on holiday in Kings Lynn. We had a lovely meal at the bank house last year and when we saw the menu of 2 course for £16 and 3 courses for £20 advertised, we thought this was such a good deal! However, we arrived at the Bank House and when seated we’re only given the normal menu. I then asked the waitress if we could have the Prix Fixe Menu. The waitress then said we don’t do that and a lot of people have been asking about that. I then said to the waitress that it was posted on their instagram six days ago and then reposted two days ago. The waitress then said oh I don’t think it’s on today and I then mentioned how it said that it’s from Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. The waitress then said she will go and ask the manger. They then came back and said that it shouldn’t have been posted yet due to issues with the chef and said they we won’t be offended if we leave. We decided to look at the menu but then left to eat somewhere else after feeling disappointed. I do feel that they should remove the posts advertising for the Prix Fixe Menu (on Instagram and I presume on Facebook too) as it could encourage people to book but then to found out it doesn’t actually exist and may be too embarrassed to leave. Also this is a bit unfair on people who may be on a budget who are looking for a nice meal as a family treat. Hopefully they can sort this issue out as it would’ve been lovely to try this menu, but it should be taken down as it is still posted on instagram."
"I’ve been here before and been given the old waffle about them liking tips in cash but now they actually print on the bill “service charge not included. Gratuities cannot be left on credit or debit cards as 100% of tips are shared between staff” I eat out a lot at all types of restaurant I’ve literally never ever had a bill like this with this wording insisting on cash tips Since covid I just don’t carry cash and I would imagine many people do the same All other restaurants I have been to without exception either add a service charge or allow a tip/gratuity to be added to the bill and in both cases the total bill can be paid for by credit or debit card These restaurants all then split the tip/gratuity between the staff by including their share in their wages which then ensures that tax is paid on the tips/gratuity as the law requires so this still ensures that “100% of tips are shared between staff” as the bill wishes The tip/gratuity if paid in cash like at this restaurant still needs to be declared to HMRC and I assume the staff/restaurant do this The advantage of allowing the tip/gratuity to be paid by credit or debit card is that this separate disclosure to HMRC is not required as it is dealt with through the businesses payroll system and tax applied accordingly"