All Restaurant Reviews

Banks Bar Bistro (Bishop's Waltham)

Acting on impulse, three couples descended on Banks one Friday evening. Two of the ladies are fussy eaters, the rest discerning diners. For starters, three had the twice baked cheese soufflé, which was very cheesy and quite delicious, the prawns in garlic butter were absolutely superb and more bread was ordered to mop up all the remaining butter. The mains were delivered - mushroom tagliatelle and fish - both plates were cleared - testament indeed - however the big challenge was whether the crispy belly of pork could exceed that of the Baker's Arms in Droxford. It did in every way - the pork was cooked to perfection - crispy skin, a sweet layer of fat and melt in the mouth meat; the sauce and accompanying vegetables complemented the pork brilliantly.

Dessert was four strawberry pavlovas and two warm chocolate fondants, clean plates all round. The atmosphere was lively without being overbearing, which it can be in Banks sometimes due to large parties. The service was attentive but not intrusive, all round a fantastic evening. When the bill came, no one baulked as exceptional food as we had eaten doesn't come for £5 a dish. We would recommend Banks to anyone and it’s now my new favourite place to eat in the Meon Valley

Respond to AuthorSteve (20 November 2009)

Rose Murree (Birmingham)

The food was fantastic, really fresh and fragrant. The presentation was excellent and the portions were spot on. The decor is elegant and unpretentious, whilst the staff are attentive and very polite. The prices are reasonable and the wine was surprisingly good for an Indian restaurant. It seemed like we were eating home cooked food in luxurious surroundings. We highly recommend it.

Respond to AuthorNarvinder and Jaspal Bains (20 November 2009)

Brasserie Blanc - Cheltenham (Cheltenham)

My wife and I had a very enjoyable lunch - the food was excellent, the service attentive and the whole experience a pleasure. Good value and well up to the usual high standard. Recommended.

Respond to AuthorRob - Bath (19 November 2009)

Coal Grill & Bar (Basingstoke)

I went to Coal Grill & Bar for my birthday celebrations before a night out in Basingstoke. The food was lovely and, best of all, because it was my birthday I got my meal free! I'll definitely be going back and won't even wait until next year!

Respond to AuthorAnna (19 November 2009)

Little Holland (Bognor Regis)

My wife and I have enjoyed many pleasant meals at Little Holland. The family welcome and jovial banter could not be bettered and of course the food is delicious. We eat there at least once every month - tonight was November's - we look forward to December's when we can wish you a Merry Christmas.

Cheers

Keith & Christine

Respond to AuthorKeith Davies (19 November 2009)

Frankie & Benny's New York Italian Restaurant & Bar - Coatbridge (Coatbridge)

I have eaten at Frankie & Benny's Coatbridge on various days and times including special occasions since it opened and have enjoyed both the meal and atmosphere very much. I look forward to returning each time and would definitely be happy to introduce more friends and family to the restaurant. The food is always good and it seems to be the same staff over a long period of time, which says a lot about the place. Well done all.

Respond to AuthorAR Lanarkshire (19 November 2009)

Champignon Sauvage, Le (Cheltenham)

I was visiting Cheltenham for business and had a fantastic dinner together with some co-workers at Le Champignon. Good value for money, fantastic service, friendly staff and amazing food! The selection of cheeses was incredible and the wine list was reasonably priced with a lot of very good wines for less than £20 a bottle. What more can you ask for? If I don’t have any more business in Cheltenham, I'll go there for pleasure, thanks to Le Champignon Sauvage.

Respond to AuthorRikard Zetterberg (19 November 2009)

Kashmir (Bradford)

Kashmir offers excellent food at a brilliant price; I'm going back tonight.

Respond to AuthorSandra (19 November 2009)

Riverside Brasserie at Doubletree Hilton (Cambridge)

Great view, great value and lovely staff. I loved the food, and the champagne cocktail was fabulous.

Respond to AuthorRobbie Bargh (19 November 2009)

Cornfields Restaurant & Hotel (Bedford)

It was a very special lunch time experience for a retired group of nurses, we felt spoilt, the food was wonderful and the service was excellent. We will return.

Respond to AuthorMargaret (19 November 2009)