I went with the Vegan burger. It doesn't say on the menu that it comes with Vegan Bacon, but we'll,…read moreit does. The burger was fantastic. I found they put a lot of truffle mayonnaise on it, which required a scoop to remove. I added some brown sauce. Fries were good. For an appetizer I had the pea and olive tart. The pea whip was warm and tasty, but they had a small amount of the olive tapanade. The pine nuts distracted from an otherwise good meal. BTW they have a poached egg with mushroom dish listed as Vegan. Whomever overseas the chain menu, an egg is not vegan. Just Egg is, but one from a chicken is not.

I had a delicious confit duck followed by a side of ratatouille at this fabulous cafe. Great…read moreoutdoor seating area (although you can also sit inside). Absolutely wonderful service and they cater to all kinds of food allergies. In my case, gluten and dairy free.

Background... Last…read moreyear I had an excellent meal and super efficient service at all levels in all areas at the Ivy on the South Bank by Tower Bridge...lunch, then afternoon tea at 2 separate meetings This was followed by a seriously good meal last September at the Ivy in Canary Wharf: super food, again outstanding service, great atmosphere (See reviews) We subsequently discovered the Ivy at Guildford...so jam-packed at lunchtime there was no point staying in the queue to ask about a table...guess it was good So bad luck 3rd time. There was a table...good start...but the service was incredibly slow and they managed not to bring our meals at the same time...how difficult is a minute steak and shepherds pie? Just how long do you have to wait to order - and eventually be served - 2 coffees? The service level from the entrance, to the at table to the more senior guys wandering about...sorry, its light years from the previous experiences Maybe Winchester will put up with it, but why should they - this is not the level of service you expect from an Ivy We should have returned to Rick Steins...I suspect we will in future do so rather than risk a similar experience should we consider giving them the benefit of the doubt

1st time having dinner there and it was great! Waitstaff was very attentive and timing was great…read more My husband had the ribeye - very flavorful and I had the Lobster Pasta - delicious... But the Tiramisu was the BEST I've had.... Ever! Absolutely Amazing! Will definitely come back next time we're in Winchester!

I've been here a couple of times now. The wait staff are always courteous, attentive and welcoming…read more Their lunch and early dinner sets are value for money sets. I especially like the crab mayonnaise in the appetiser list. I was extremely appreciative and taken by surprise the last time I was there. I ordered the moules frites and didn't finish it (quite a bit was left), the waitress noticed it and asked me why. I told her that it wasn't fresh (my friend had the same dish the previous time we were there, so this is a once off event for me) and she immediately took it off my bill. Thumbs up to her!

I've been to Cote Brasserie about 5 times now over the last year and always love the food. Food is…read moredelicious and prepared well. Tuna Nicoise Salad, Steak Frites and Chicken dishes are all exceptionally good. Good value as well. I definitely recommend it. Service is the only thing holding back a 5 star rating. My experience is the wait staff if always friendly and courteous. There have been a few times though where I have had to wait longer than I wanted (10+ minutes) both to order and to pay the check. If they can get this part corrected, I'd give 5 stars!

One word: perfection. Out of all the restaurants I have visited in the UK, this restaurant is my…read morefavorite by far. I stopped by while visiting Oxford and this place was a great decision. The fish was delicate and cooked perfectly. The sauces served with the dishes were amazing and complimented the fish. Definitely some of the best fish dishes I've ever had. The bouillabaisse sauce is so deep in flavor. Lastly, the desserts were creative and beautiful to look at.

The second word says it all: Brasserie…read more A 1990s buzzword for something less stuffy and expensive as a restaurant yet more vogue than a cafe or a pizza express. How many places got called 'Brasserie' in 1997? Too many. How many places did you eat at in the last two years called Brasserie that were any good? Probably none. I came here in 1999 when Raymond opened up this offshoot from his nearby Manoir and he had the grace to call it 'Petit Blanc', none of this Brasserie nonsense. And that may have been 10 years ago but I remember it to be much better. Small, unique and posh but worth it. Raymond seems a nice guy on his TV shows but sorry, this place has really slipped. Two stars as of 2010.

The first dish was amazing but we wish the rest was just as great. The calamari was the best…read morecalamari that I ever had. The breading was delicious and they sprinkled chopped garlic on it with a touch of olive oil. The dipping sauce was amazing. The best entree for the night was Fish Parmentier, and it had a delicious white sauce that it was made with. The buttered mussels were good but could have used more chopped garlic. My 2 sons each ordered Beton Stew and they both were disappointed with the dish. I tried it too and the sauce wasn't great. My wife ordered the Beef Bouguignon and she was disappointed as well. It was the sauce again and she said the beef was over cooked and a bit stiff. My youngest ordered the Rib Eye with the béarnaise sauce. The steak could have been more tender and the béarnaise sauce was too bland and we definitely had better.

Nice French chain restaurant in a great location. The outdoor patio is beautiful and private. We…read morehad a great special (if you ordered 2 steaks, sauces, and sides, they gave you a bottle of wine). The food was good though the meat was a bit grizzled.

Authentic French brasserie with a great atmosphere and diverse menu. Cote offers a 2 course lunch…read morefor £9.95 and 3 courses for £11.90. The calamari was outstanding as were the sausages with lentils. The haddock was soft and perfectly cooked. Service was fast, friendly and the staff very helpful. A great place for lunch - lots of tables and a huge restaurant upstairs for evening diners.

Part of the French restaurant chain, this Cote is located in a busy area of Farnham. The restaurant…read morehas a great atmosphere, and the waiters are very friendly. However, the food is average. I had the French onion soup for starter. The cheese on top of the soup had hardened, which I didn't enjoy. Then, I had the Breton fish stew for main. It was good, but the tomato sauce overpowered the seafood.

Very enjoyable meal with some surprisingly great highlights. Food had a truly French flair. Started…read morewith the mussels, which came in an incredibly creamy garlic sauce. I don't eat bread but I am sure most other people would have liked some to get all the sauce. For me, it was perfect. For a main, had the roast salmon special. Perfectly prepared, on a bed of broccoli and peas. The real highlight, though, was a side of spinach. I am not into greens but, by far, best spinach I ever had. Drenched in a garlic sauce, the garlic really jumped out. The preparation was truly Parisienne. Great meal.

Cozy atmosphere and great service. The lamb shank was amazing, tender and the sauce sooo good! The…read moreportion of fish served for dinner was maybe 2 ounces at best. Good appitizer portion but not for a main entree. My waiter from Portugal was amazing and went out of his way.

Quite the swanky little place in Swindon! The atmosphere of the restuarant is lovely and everything…read moreis candlelit. There is live music, excellent food, and great staff. Today I had their Farm Chicken that came stuffed with creamed leeks, a top creamed potatoes and with sides of wild mushrooms. It was quite tasty overall. The jus that came with it could have been a bit more flavorful and I wish the chicken had not been cooked with the skin on it. Overall it was a great meal and their wine list was not bad either. PROS: Music, great staff, wonderful atmostphere, good food. CONS: Music was too loud for the small place and was hard to hear others.

Just an FYI... they are closed on Monday nights. We made that mistake once. We have been twice…read morenow and it can still easily be mistaken for a nightclub rather than a restaurant. Although I think it is trying to be a bit of both. On both nights, the ambiance was different... one night the music was quite loud and there was a large crowd of young guys that were a bit rowdy, putting Mr. Snarky off of the place, and on the other night it was quiet and intimate. The menu actually seems like a combination of two menus, the first is a more upmarket menu that you would find in a gastro pub while the other menu include pub classics and the presentation between the dishes on each section of the menu further confirms that they are almost two different menus. On the first visit, I had the steak and Mr. Snarky had the Lamb Shank. The steak was a bit fatty, but the triple cooked chips... mmmm although watch out, they retain a lot of heat. Mr. Snarky must have enjoyed his Lamb Shank a lot as I didn't even get a bite! It was gone in the blink of an eye. On the second visit, I had the Pie of the Day with veg and Mr. Snarky had the Chicken and Chorizo Pasta with a Cajun Tomato Sauce. The Pie of the Day was Chicken and Leek and it actually comes with Dauphinoise Potatoes, but when I think of Pie, I think of Mash. So I asked to substitute the Dauphinoise Potatoes with Mashed Potatoes. And actually the menu doesn't specify if it comes with any potatoes, just seasonal veg. The pie was delicious, although there isn't much sauce, so if you decide to go for the mash with your pie, you may want to see about some gravy. The veg was nice, but perhaps someone got a bit carried away with the spices as I couldn't really taste much of the veg. Mr. Snarky's pasta was nice, but I didn't taste any Cajun spices in the sauce. We suspect that the Chorizo may have overpowered any attempt at seasoning. However, the star of the night (well, my night) was the Bread and Butter Pudding made with croissants and white chocolate. It was lovely! The top was a bit crunchy and buttery while the rest of the pudding was gooey and custardy. It really is a very good dessert. Don't ask me what Mr. Snarky had because after the first bite of my dessert, the rest of the night was a bit of a blur ;). Anyway, they do have some really good food, but sometimes the ambiance is a bit off.

We stayed at the Waterfront Inn this summer and it was wonderful. On a warm summer's evening you…read morecan sit on the terrace/patio/decking with a cold drink and watch the sea and the moonlight. During the day you are a stone's throw from the beach. You have to cross the small road, the pavement and then you are on the beach it couldn't be much closer. The rooms are comfortable. The food is good. The staff are very friendly and the owners very welcoming. They even accept dogs. Brilliant.

What a find! We came…read morefor the May Day Bank Holiday and stayed two nights. Our room was right at the back and wasn't anything fancy, given that it was the last available was still comfortable. All of the others looked to be of higher standard. They had a live band that played until 11am both nights, so the front rooms should be avoided if you want an early night. The best area is the terrace area which faces out onto the sea, even though it was early May it was a suntrap and warm enough to sit outside with drinks in the evening. We had breakfast both mornings and dinner there one of the nights, we had no complaints about the food. I would stay here again.

Chesil Rectory is my very particular father's favourite, itself a rite of passage. From the…read morehistoric story behind the ownership of the restaurant to a phenomenal quality of inventive and exciting dishes Chesil Rectory has never failed to amaze and delight. Genuinely. Sounds slightly over the top but true.

We went for a day out in Winchester and found ourselves let down by so many things being closed,…read moreunavailable, etc. Finding Chesil Rectory was a treat. We were walking by and saw it and the look of the building stood out for its age and style. A sign outside proclaimed it had been rated one of the most romantic restaurants in Britain and after having dinner there I have to agree! We worried that due to nearby graduation festivities we might need a reservation, so arrived just after they opened at 6pm and were delighted that they had space available. From 6-7pm they offer a set menu option in addition to the regular menu, and we both went for this. I had a fish starter, potato dumping main and the berry fool. All were delicious - especially the dumplings which were a bit like big gnocchi, but absolutely melty and dreamy. In addition to the delicious food, the service was wonderful. I'd mentioned it was our anniversary when we were being seated and my dessert came with "Happy Anniversary" written in chocolate sauce on the plate! A really lovely touch. The building itself is charming and full of history from medieval to modern times. Downstairs there are 2 rooms for dining, and upstairs there are 2 more (plus a door that indicated a private dining room). Upstairs is a bit brighter than downstairs, but both are cosy and sweet. Ceiling and door heights are low, as to be expected in a building of such age, & there are lovely wooden beams throughout. It is truly a dreamy space. I highly recommend having a meal here if you're in Winchester!