Tia Maria
New Chapter

New Chapter

18 Eyre Place Edinburgh, EH3 5EP, United Kingdom

Steak • British • Scottish • Desserts


"new kapitel has caught my attention after I was on top ten on trip advisor only months after the opening in the oktober last year. that and the fact that it is open for my early january birthday, made it the perfect place to celebrate to become a little older. I was with the man and his family. the man is quite used to my taste and good to the kind of kitchen that would appeal to me for a special occasion; his family not so much and I was filled with shame as his mother scornful went through the menu trying to find something she would enjoy. I've eaten with the family of the man, and I know they enjoy eating, so I think it's a failure of the menu that it is not accessible. the benming always blooming and garnish can appeal to some, but for others it is overcomplicated and it is necessary to find a balance between the two. we start with the starters and I go for venison sour wort pithvier. the venison was underheated and incredibly dry, to the happiness the sourded a little moisturizing and so saved the whole dish, but the aromen were quite not clear, except the garnitur of plastered mushrooms I thoroughly enjoyed. for the largest part we chose a fish dish for our main,- sea trout, smoked muddles, petersilien and coast herbs. where the starter fell, the main recording is getting back. the dish is rich and creamy, and each element adds the complexity of the taste as a whole, without disturbing. the concept is now an old one, and it would be deceptive if it had not worked, as it would essentially pay with this place. I enjoyed my meal in new chapter, although I do not agree with it is stellar status under the hierarchy of edinburgh eateries. it is top ten position is just a flash in the pan of hot popularity, and in time it will be plated in the upper half of the middle stage where it belongs. and that is where it belongs, the dishes can be plated with a michelin star in understood, and the venue and the supporting media has the clean lines and empty slate look of fine but eat the team has a long gone to go if that is their real aim. at the end, although it was a beautiful meal, and cheap (at the moment I would not be surprised to see their prices slowly rise) and the man’s mother found something they enjoyed and that is the most important."

Konak Meze

Konak Meze

11 Mount Parade, HG1 1BX, Harrogate, United Kingdom

Wine • Mexican • Turkish • Ice Cream


"We had heard good reviews and so were looking forward to dining at Konak but unfortunately my expectations were not met. We arrived to find that there were dining rooms at Konak but there was only one open and felt very like we were dining in our front room, tables were cramped together and we were asked to give the server our coats as so we would not take too much room, decor was like an old fashioned tea room with doilies on the table and when the plates, salt and pepper and candle were on the table there was room for nothing else, and tables were so close together we could easily listen to the next tables conversation. I felt so uncomfortable I really could have and prefer that we had left and went else where without even giving it a try but as we wanted to give it a try we stayed all be it uncomfortable. I chose the Turkish sausages which when they arrived looked like it was one large sausage pre made and sliced into not traditional sausages that I thought it would have been it was not very hot nor tasty nor spicy and for main ordered the lamb meatballs. Because this dish was made and cooked to order there was at leAst a minute wait following the starter and was so hot that it had just came out of the oven that as the table was so small was fairly dangerous to sit with in front of me all I wanted to do was get it eaten and get out. Unfortunately it was not an option to eat fast and get out as it was so hot and so we ended up arguing over the dishes, left most of the main and paid and left. In hind sight I should have gone with first impressions and left the restaurant when they seated me on another couples knees at the start ! I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an up to date modern style Turkish meal but perhaps for someone looking for an at homely feel very traditional Turkish meal."

Riobello

Riobello

6 St. Marys Street Bedford, Bedfordshire MK42 0AS, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian


"this use to an old favorite restaurant of us many years ago before it changed the hands. we saw the alex polizzi TV program, but since then did not have the opportunity to visit. we have booked online. when we arrived, I tried to explain that we had reserved online, but the waitress did not seem disturbed, nor did she check. she wanted to tell us that the pizza oven didn't work so there were no pizzas or garlic bread etc. it was good to say before we came to our table and we appreciate it. the food was excellent and the chef came out a few times to check that everyone enjoys his meals, which was a very nice note. the waitresses were very pleasant, but seemed to have confidence in what they did. there were some confusion about our weeping mission, which was our fault. we were not offered when we arrived, and it was only after they came for our food order that we could ask for drinks. there was a pretty wait for our appetizers (tomatenbruschetta and mushroom bruschetta) and then the main dishes (tomatenwurst al forno and lasagne), but if that is what it takes to prepare the excellent food we enjoyed, then it is worth it. we also think that we are too familiar with restaurants that almost food of not particularly good quality. overall a very good experience and we will return. Perhaps the waitress could do with a little, but more workout to improve her confidence."