Armstrongs Restaurant

Neil (24 April 2007)

I have taken business guests to Armstrongs twice in the last two months. On the first visit we enjoyed an early starter meal that I believe cost £23 each and more lately on a Friday evening when the charge was £28 each. On both occasions my guests and I were all delighted with the food and considered it a step higher than other local restaurants. On the last visit my fillet steak described as beef fillet stroganoff was delightful; my guests agreed their duck and sea bass were equally delicious. Service was good on both occasions, house wine pleasant and reasonably priced. I strongly recommend a visit.

Nim (8 December 2006)

We were disappointed with our visit to Armstrongs. While the staff are young, they are friendly and welcoming, but are sadly let down by the food and the limited wine list (our first three choices were unavailable).

My starter was ok (NB chef - Pomme Puree is apple puree, not mashed potato), the "sorbet" we were then served tasted of neither raspberry nor champagne, and bore a startling resemblance to Calamine Lotion. My main course (Turkey Roularde - note spelling) was fine, but the accompanying stuffing had the texture and taste of Paxo, the sausages were obviously cheap, and the vegetables had been sitting around for a while as they had that slightly shrivelled look. Dessert was ok (Black Forest Arctic Roll) but the Macerated Cherries were actually Maraschino cherries - far too sickly and not in keeping (surely Black Forest should be Kirsch, not almond?)

The impression I got was that the Chef was seeking the easy way out, rather than putting in the effort I expect when paying £33 a head. We have, unfortunately, been spoiled by going to Rafters in Sheffield, where the food is always freshly prepared, top quality, and worth the (cheaper than Armstrongs) price. You also don't get asked repeatedly (we stopped counting after the 7th time) "is everything ok". Not worth the money in my opinion, sorry.

See more reviews of Armstrongs Restaurant