La Bobina Cirencester

14 Black Jack Street, Cirencester I-GL7 2AA, United Kingdom

🛍 Pizza, Cafés, Kebab, Asiatic

4.2 💬 4014 Reviews

Phone: +441285652879,+441285657698

Address: 14 Black Jack Street, Cirencester I-GL7 2AA, United Kingdom

City: Cirencester

Menu Dishes: 19

Reviews: 4014

Website: https://www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/details/cirencester

"We visited the Cirencester restaurant on Tuesday night, for a mini celebration meal restaurant seemed fairly busy which we thought was a good sign. When first arriving the waitress was distracted even though she greeted us, and after 5 minutes of standing around we were finally offered the table we had booked no major issue, but not the best start. When handed the menu’s we weren’t told of any items that weren’t available, so in proceeding to order Oysters a little later on, we were then told they didn’t have them in with any restaurant I’ve been to in the past, I’ve been told of any dishes unavailable as soon as the menu was provided so i’m unsure why this wasn’t mentioned. Ordered food, service was good and friendly overall, no major issues. Moving on to the food, we were thoroughly disappointed from start to finish. We ordered quite a bit (definitely over ordered, but we were offered to take some home after) as there were plenty of things that took our fancy. However when receiving the dishes we were completely underwhelmed. Bread, was ok but it was just an average soft French baguette (6 horizontal slices) served with a side of garlic aioli which appeared to be from a jar. £4.50 for this felt a bit much. Chicken completely under seasoned and 0 flavour, really really dry, honestly Nando’s or any chain restaurant I’ve been to has had more flavour and cheaper too. Anchovies 3 anchovies on a plate with some peppers (peppers also seemed to have just been out of a jar) absolutely 0 reason why these 2 things should have gone together, and there was 0 mention of peppers on the menu. Anchovies also to be honest tasted a bit ‘off’ And £6.90 for 3 anchovies is an absolute disgrace, putting it bluntly. Aubergine fritter Wish I’d taken a photo of this because it was just absolutely dripping in oil, and the oil was the only thing we could taste. Aubergine was sliced long ways instead of horizontally which meant that the aubergine became incredibly soggy with oil. Any aubergine fritter I’ve had in the past has been slices thinly and horizontal, so I’m not sure why this was done differently. Pork belly Nice and crispy, but served with some sort of chilli mayo which did not go with the pork belly at all, didn't quite understand the pairing Fresh tomatoes The tomatoes weren’t great, lacking flavour and dish lacking any imagination, i believe the tomatoes were in a sherry vinegar, but overall it was just bland wish we hadn’t ordered this, around £5.00 for 8 tomato slices.. Goats cheese Lovely with honey and nuts but you can’t really go wrong with honey and goats cheese. Crispy squid Squid was nice, but nothing special, serviced with a lemon aioli but seemed to be out of a jar. Octopus special Served with butter beans which hadn't soaked up 0 flavour, and just felt like an unnecessary add on, completely bland dish, and beans just felt like an after thought. Octopus didn't seem fresh at all either. At the time, I was trying to see the positives in this meal, but after a few days I’ve come to a conclusion that spending £100 on a meal, with 2 glasses of wine and added service charge I’d have expected better, it’s and it was just not good enough. Reviews on here are great, and maybe we just ordered the wrong dishes, but I was not impressed with the majority of the dishes served, won’t be recommending or returning."

Full menu - 19 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Dessert

Appetizer

Steaks

Beef

Latin American Food

Seafood

Mexican-American Food

Assorted Desserts

Pork

Indian

Toast

Chicken Dishes

Croques

Warm Tapas

Martin Martin

Always a good experience Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

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Chrstine
Chrstine

All wonderful and not rushed at all.. We'll be back Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5


Jackie
Jackie

Had a lovely family meal. Staff very friendly. Food was lovely. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup


Cathy
Cathy

We visited for lunch and opted for the set menu. The food was fantastic, and the service was outstanding. I would highly recommend this place and can't wait to come back the next time we're in Cirencester. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 View menu


Christian
Christian

Nice restaurant. Friendly staff and the food was very nice. Food took a while to come out but otherwise a nice evening out and the set menu was a reasonable price. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5


S
S

- **Service**: Dine-in - **Meal Type**: Dinner - **Price per Person**: £20–30 - **Food Rating**: 5/5 - **Service Rating**: 5/5 - **Atmosphere Rating**: 5/5 Recommended dishes include: Calamari, Confit Pork Belly, Roasted Lamb Rump, Steak with Chips, and Spiced Crème Brûlée.


Danai
Danai

Ihor the waiter was one to remember. He was very attentive, knowledgable about every dish and drink incl. cocktails. Perfect manners, excellent attitude and very very friendly and pleasant. He also gave us Xmas scratch cards. He definitely was the highlight of our visit Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner View menu


Pat
Pat

It was a perfect lunchtime experience, my husband and I had the 2 course lunchtime special and it was all delicious and good value, served by cheerful, competent and pleasant staff. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Poulet Breton


Bethany
Bethany

What disappointed me the most was the automatic addition of a "OPTIONAL" 10% service charge to the bill. I dislike it when restaurants include this charge by default; if I want to leave a tip, I prefer to do so at my discretion. When I asked the server to remove this "optional" charge, I was met with hostility. She questioned my decision and made us uncomfortable while I explained that I simply don't like the automatic addition. This interaction spoiled what was otherwise a pleasant evening, and I won't be returning. It's clear that staff training is needed on how to treat customers. Incidentally, the woman who spoke to us appeared to be a supervisor or manager, as she wasn't in regular serv...


Helen
Helen

We visited the Cirencester restaurant on Tuesday night, for a mini celebration meal restaurant seemed fairly busy which we thought was a good sign. When first arriving the waitress was distracted even though she greeted us, and after 5 minutes of standing around we were finally offered the table we had booked no major issue, but not the best start. When handed the menu’s we weren’t told of any items that weren’t available, so in proceeding to order Oysters a little later on, we were then told they didn’t have them in with any restaurant I’ve been to in the past, I’ve been told of any dishes unavailable as soon as the menu was provided so i’m unsure why this wasn’t mentioned. Ordered food, se... View menu

Categories

  • Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time.
  • Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere. View menu
  • Kebab Savor our delicious kebabs, expertly grilled and bursting with flavor. Choose from a variety of meats and vibrant spices, served with fresh sides. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
  • Asiatic

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Outdoor Seating
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  • Wheelchair Accessible
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