It's clean was my first impression. Now let me say I have given up in finding true Mexican food in…read morethe UK, so I was skeptical. And it's not true Mexican that I am use to back in the states and that is not a bad thing. The food is what I would call Mexican inspired food and done really well. The lamb taco was more like a small burrito. The enchiladas was also more like a burrito. Now both were done real well I thought the lamb tasted better. The bar area was nice and trendy. Overall a very good experience. Oh the "hot wing" the non fired ones was really really good.

Bedford has always been missing something when it comes to restaurant choice. Foregoing the obvious…read moreomissions of chains such as Ask or Cafe Rouge, there has been one giant missing piece which my taste buds have not thanks me for since moving to the town; the lack of a Mexican restaurant. Whilst many may not agree with me that Mexican food is some of the tastiest, loveliest, most homely cuisine you can honour your tongue with, I happen to absolutely love it. So as soon as I saw the sign, I was in like a shot to make a reservation (definitely something to consider if you want to go at peak times). Let's be honest with ourselves for a moment though. When you've been waiting for and wanting something for a long time, in the end it's more than likely to disappoint. So it was with a certain amount of trepidation that I entered Baja yesterday evening ready, as ever an Englishman tends to be, for disappointment. What I got was an explosion of spice, flavour and a sense that I'd been returning to this place again and again. I'd just found the best food in Bedford by quite some way. The restaurant itself is clean and modern, with just the right amount of colour to set the scene. A combination of tables and booths overlook, well not too much to be honest. The view outside wasn't spectacular (just some empty shops), but the view on my table turned out to be more than adequate. (As an aside, the bar at the back of the restaurant does have a better outlook, with the Castle Mound and river just in sight). I started with a bowl of Breaded Calamari and Tentacles, which was not only delicious, but also came in a portion that could feed a family of four. I'm definitely not complaining though; the squid was a perfect texture and the breadcrumbs gave a satisfying crunch. Spot on. There was the risk that after such a humongous starter, there wouldn't be any room left for the main course. That was until it made its heavenly appearance on the table in front of me. My Enchilada was stuffed with chicken, Mexican rice and beans, and sat on a bed of passata. Topped off with melted Monterey Jack cheese, salsa and crema, it practically melted in the mouth. There was a hint of coriander running through the dish, which set the whole thing off for me. As my Mexican-loving eyes are probably too big for my belly, I also chose Frijoles as a side. Black, pinto and kidney beans, refried and topped with crema and melted cheese. They were truly stunning. I could have happily sat and had a couple of those as a meal on their own. My dining companions' food was also very well received. In particular, the Big Baja Salad was a definite hit, coming in its own huge edible tortilla bowl and with more lamb than any one person would dare to eat in one sitting (again, not a complaint). Desert was a big no as we were all completely stuffed from the wonderful food, though next time I'll try and save enough room to sample a Sweet Chimichanga. The only real disappointment was with our cocktail. Our mojitos tasted of not much other than rum and definitely needed more than the single leaf of mint that had been put in the glass. But that's not really much of a complaint, when the meal itself was so well prepared. I made a point of saying before the meal arrived that I hoped I would finally find a restaurant in Bedford that I would want to return to frequently. I found it.

Went there with wife for dinner. The Ambiance was very nice. We were greeted well and server was…read morevery nice and took our order. We ordered lamb and hummus appetizer with pita bread. The pita bread was not like regular think bread it was actually very thin with some seasoning sprinkled over it with some Olive oil which actually I really liked. My wife ordered a dish with all the mixed grilled meats were there and she enjoyed it a lot. I ordered lamb Shawarma it was very different then we eat in U.S and the presentation of the food was very good too. But the food was very good tasting. Good Turkish food to eat if you are in the Bedford, England area. Over all great experience.

The lamb pork chops were off the chart!! Sooo yummy! Get the garlic and chili sauce too - adds…read moreanother dimension. Also my first time having Turkish tea, definitely worth a try.

Always great service and food, the best pub in Bedford, the only place we always go to! We stayed…read morein the rooms one night as well, all good, highly recommended!

Pub-Chic! Uber…read moretrendy pub restaurant on the Embankment of Bedford (obvious name) with updated styling with a big selection of food and booze. Definitely get the Sticky-Toffee Pudding when available.

Delicious! Small with a fantastic menu. Recommendable and walkable from Bedford. Best in town. Cod…read morespecial was great. Really lovable desserts and wonderful service. We want to come back!

Country house setting, not on a main road. This restaurant is inviting, cozy and top drawer. I was…read moretaken here on a recent visit and had a most enjoyable time. The people I went with are very familiar to the owner and staff and I understand why they enjoy this establishment. The food was just lovely but the wines shine! The food is a presentation on the plate. I had the partridge and it was delicious. The starters were lovely and yes I tasted a few of my table mates plates as well, just to be sure that everything was delicious. It was! I can not say anything about costs as I was treated. I understand the meals are set cost but the wines, I imagine, are not cheap. But as they say, life is too short to drink cheap wine. I thoroughly enjoyed this fine dining experience. I hope I get to go back. I would recommend this restaurant for any special occasion or just a lovely evening out.

This is one of the best authentic Italian restaurants I have ever been too. The food was like home…read morecooked fresh Italian food. It was not very heavy like most Italian places. Service was also excellent. Very friendly staff they make you feel like you are at some friends house for dinner. Our server Dawna was great.

We have been coming here over and over again. We couldn't be more pleased with the trattoria…read moreauthentic Italian food in Bedford. The food, the service, the music takes you back to Italy during your dinning here. We highly recommend it.

Even though I got takeaway I would really drink I the ambience nice paintings and decorations it…read moredefinitely gave an Italian vibe the food I fabulous to really tasty and a great size also great service really quick

Love this place! Excellent family run local pizzeria that delivers authentic Italian food in homely…read moresurroundings. Despite subtle music in the background you are surrounded by the sound of people talking and enjoying themselves which gives it a cosy and friendly atmosphere. The pizzas are delicious....great selection on the menu and generous portions so you won't feel disappointed. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and it's obvious they get a lot of regular customers! I highly recommend this place.

Eating in is always a pleasure and the staff are super friendly, polite and they create a great…read moreexperience. However I never seem to get the same quality of food when I order take out for some reason.

The staff was very friendly and accommodating a party of seven on short notice. They pretty much…read morehave everything chicken cooked in many different ways. I opted for the sweet potato butternut squash burger and sadly was disappointed. It lacked flavor of any kind. It was good serve though.

The Ship is a rather unassuming place from the outside and is something of a rarity in Bedford town…read morecentre, in that it's actually very nice. Log fires and real ale are the order of the day, along with a good selection of whiskeys. It's a great place to have a quiet drink during the week (unless you happened upon our charity pub quiz the other night), but really comes alive at the weekend, especially during the summer. I've been on several occasions when it's impossible to move due to the crowds. This gem of a pub hides one more little secret though. That secret is the Coach House at the back. A tiny room housed in an off-shoot of the main building holds around ten tables with maximum seating for around twenty people a night. Very nicely decorated and lit, it's a lovely place for both a romantic dinner or a party for ten. But what makes this place different is that you cook your own food. And what a superbly delicious idea that is! Although the starters looked good from the menu, both @Mooley and I decided that we wanted to head straight to the main course to sample the steaks we had heard so much about. Whilst waiting for them to be prepared we indulged in a glass of rather nice Rioja each, though neglected to make a note of what it was we were drinking. Dinner didn't take too long to get to us, and what a sight it was! The picture really doesn't do justice to the sheer scale of the food we were given. As we have similar tastes, both @Mooley and I ordered the 8oz Aberdeen Angus fillet steak, chips and vegetables, with a side of onion rings. But this was no pub grub. This was food the likes of which I've not seen in Bedford before. The homemade chips were of an enormous size, but didn't suffer at all for it. In fact the outside was just the right amount of crispy and the inside was fluffy and white. The seasonal vegetables were numerous and flavoursome, and the onion rings were spot on. What can I say about the meat though? It was as thick as footballer's wife and sizzling as it was brought out on top of a volcanic rock, which seemed to have been heated up to the temperature of the sun. The top and bottom were nicely browning, whilst the middle was red, soft and absolutely stunning throughout. Despite consistent cooking during the time it was on my plate, the rock simply served to lightly blacken the outside and give a wonderful texture of crispy and soft. The inside of each slice of meat I cut was then placed for no more than a second on the rock before being doused in stilton sauce and popped in my mouth, where it instantly melted on the tongue. Without a doubt it was one of the nicest steaks I've ever eaten and my hat goes off to both the restaurant and the supplier. Despite being stuffed from the enormous main course, I couldn't leave the restaurant without sampling a desert. @Mooley didn't want one and simply ordered a rather good black coffee whilst I tucked in to my lemon meringue tart. After finishing our coffees and filling up our wine glasses we headed into the main bar to listen to the rock jam session happening inside. A very nice way to round off the evening. As you can probably tell from what I've already said, I absolutely adored the Coach House. The decor, the atmosphere, the reasonable price and the wine, but mostly the absolutely stunning food. More people need to know this place exists and everyone within a ten mile radius needs to pop in and give it a try. I can guarantee you aren't going to be disappointed.

After walking around Bedford for an hour trying to find somewhere for a drink when we stumbled upon…read moreThe Ship.once in the door we traveled back in time. The low ceilings , the smell of the 400 year old open wood burning fire. I fell in love with it. Te drinks were well priced . Great whisky selection and comfortable ambiance. We had a totally relaxing afternoon and a good few rounds were consumed. Would go back again. Love old pubs

Having never eaten in the restaurant I can't pass judgement on the atmosphere, table service but…read morehaving had many a take-away from their I can tell you with full confidence that this makes ruddy tasty chinese food. I haven't tried all the Chinese restaurants in bedford but i'm sure i've tried all the top ones and this is certainly up their as one of the nicest.

This is my local Chinese and i visit it every couple of weeks…read more They have an extensive menu with over 100 items to pick from, my favourites from there are the chicken chow mein and the house special fried rice which is a very large special fried rice made as a main meal for one. I haven't had a delivery from them so can't comment on times but they always have drivers popping in and out whilst i am sitting waiting for my food and i have never had to wait more than ten minutes for my order if i just pop in but i tend to ring and then walk down and collect it. All the items are reasonably priced and average around £3-£5.

Solid spot! Lovely fresh offerings and fantastic service. I would I would definitely go again next…read moretime I am there.