Annie's used to be fantastic, but unfortunately it has not only gone downhill, but is practically…read moreinedible. I gather that Annie sold out a while ago, and undoubtedly everything that made it special is long gone. Do yourself a huge favor if you want a great burger, head up the road to Bohn's!

The staff was friendly and welcoming enough. However, if it's true that it's a UK law that…read morehamburgers are required to be prepared well done, I won't be eating them here or anywhere else while visiting! The Bacon and Cheese burger was over done and too firm to my liking. The included skinny fries option was tasty good. These ketchup packets are a challenge in itself to open with your greasy little paws after handling the burger. Eh... I'd come back for a brewsky or cocktail ONLY. Sorry, I'm not paying that for this kind of a burger!

A tiny, upmarket restaurant close to Burton-on-Trent station. It was an impulse visit, having…read moreattended a beer festival at the National Brewing Centre, one which I did not regret. At first I was hesitant because of the somewhat pretentious descriptions of the dishes on the menu (which usually indicate tiny portions). The starter was tiny indeed, but the main dish, Gressingham duck breast with mixed vegetables, was adequate in size. Both starter and mains were nicely presented and very tasty, especially the duck breast, and the vegetables even more so. Not too many options on the menu, which is usually a good sign. The waiter was extremely welcoming and helpful, he even gave me a leaflet of the brewery whose beers ("real lagers") the restaurant offers - from the bottle only. The beer (see photo) was indeed excellent. It's a really small place, no more than 20 seats I gather. They close fairly early, and when I visited at about 9 p.m. only three tables were occupied. No one came in after me. The decor is stylish but without frills. Very good food and service at an elevated, but certainly not outrageous price. Recommended to inhabitants and visitors of this two-horse town, which was once the beer capital of the world.

This is a smart little restaurtant near the station in Burton…read more The decor is standard posh nosh style - brown leather dining chairs and white tablecloths. No complaints about the food either - the menu has steak, belly pork, lamb shank each with some unusual addition to add interest to the flavour. My starter of back pudding with rabbit and mustard sauce was very tasty. The wine was expensive but otherwise all very pleasant, if slightly formulaic. I will definitely go back, possibly for one of their regular comedy evenings.

First time visit on 20th September 2014. Booked in early, 515pm, only a few other diners at that…read moretime. My partner and I both chose the Sirloin with jacket potato and a bacon and red wine mushroom sauce, medium rare. Steak was both in quality and cooking done to perfection, and the sauce was of a very good standard. The staff were attentive but not overly, and the jukebox added to the atmosphere. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

Maybe living in Spain I have been spoilt by the quality of great dining venues for the carnivore…read morewithin some of our souls. Driven by this primitive urge I was drawn to Soulville but to be frank my primeval urge was not completely satisfied. The restaurant itself has a buzzing atmosphere but when I asked for a table for one - I was lead to the most distant table on the second floor. I assumed that this was because the remaining tables were booked but as they were empty when I left I risk an assumption that this was not the case. Nevertheless I ordered my meal (first choice starter was sold out although quite early in the evening) and food was fair. Presentation was a little un imaginative and quality was okay but nothing out of the ordinary. The wine selection is limited considering I would argue the a fine red is a perfect companion to a fine steak - maybe the average steak matched the wine offering perfectly. Well overall, okay but no more - my thirst for flesh remains untapped!

When pre-booking for a table of two, we realised that we weren't going to be able to make our…read morereservation time. So ringing to rearrange always makes me a little nervous (I hate being a pain in the bum). But the conversation I had with the Harts representative was so reassuring that I immediately felt comfortable with my new booking. We were also staying at the hotel that weekend (which I will also review) and had a pre-dinner drink in the bar (which again was fantastic) and was a perfect start to the evening. Arriving at the restaurant (if I'm completely honest) I was a little disappointed with the décor. It reminds me very much of a fine dining establishment in America... which I personally think is quite an old fashioned take on being "modern". But none of that matters when you receive the service and the standard of food that we received that evening. I started with the tuna cerviche. It was garnished well with coriander making the dish light and refreshing. The tuna was absolutely delicious and sometimes I avoid it because it can have a jelly-like texture which I don't enjoy at all. But this was perfect. I then opted for a sirloin main course, and my, oh my, it was one of the tastiest pieces of meat I've ever eaten (and I do love a steak). It was cooked to perfection and exactly as I'd asked for it. Juicy, tender meat served with thrice cooked chips, roasted veggies and a sauce that was sweet and rich. The sauce was actually so yummy that I asked for more so I could dip my chips in it (you can take the girl out of Stoke, but you can't take Stoke out of the girl). We then had a melt in the middle chocolate fondant, with pistachio ice cream. Now this was where the service could have gone terribly, but it didn't. We ordered two desserts and the waiter had misheard us. When one dessert arrived with two spoons, the waiter immediately came to us and apologised profusely. Now I was already stuffed at this point and was ready to cancel the dessert anyway, but the manager then arrived to explain that the dessert was on it's way and would not be added to the bill along with two complimentary glasses of champagne. Now that is service. We were made to feel welcome and looked after in a professional yet friendly way. The little stumble at the end of the meal could have been a disaster in some establishments, but at Harts it just proved that everything is done with grace and expertise. Harts will certainly have my heart for a while.

Hart's is one of the best restaurants I have been to in Nottingham: both in times of service and…read morequality of food. We went there shortly after Christmas in a big family group. The restaurant wasn't super busy, but the ambiance was comfortable and despite the fact that we were probably much louder than any other table there it didn't feel like we were disturbing the peace the way it sometimes does in nice restaurants. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. Our drinks orders were taken immediately and the service was attentive but not over-bearing. My brother's girlfriend is vegetarian which usually means she has the option of only 1 or 2 dishes on the menu, but Hart's had a separate vegetarian menu they brought for her which had about 10 dishes on it- again a sign of the excellent service. It sucks when vegetarians are treated like second-class citizens and Hart's was quite the opposite. The food itself was excellent. I ordered the game terrine followed by the sea bream from the set menu (they had no problem with my mixing and matching, which is always nice). Both were delicious. I also tasted the mushroom fricassee starter which was great, and the venison for main course which was truly delicious. The only downside was that they had run out of 2 dishes - I assume because it was right after Christmas and they weren't expecting a busy night. Definitely a disappointment, however, when we mentioned that we were really disappointed that there was no calve's liver left because the person who had wanted it had never tried it before, they actually brought out a small taste of the dish for him to try - in addition to his main course and at no charge. Again, another sign of the excellent service. All in all, a great experience and if you want to have a nice dinner with great service, I can recommend no place more highly than Hart's.

Prompt and efficient service for our takeaway yesterday evening. The food was delicious and a…read morecredit to the chef! Thank you!! Also great to see people back in the restaurant! Jim,Sally,Chris and Enid.

We dropped into Le Mistral in Sherwood whilst visiting my Parents (who eat there fairly often). A…read morelovely cozy little place considering its built into a standard shop on the highstreet, with a french theme. Even though it was midweek the place was packed full so is obviously a hit with the locals. The menu is typically french (or how the british see french cuisiine) at least and there is plenty to choose from. We all ordered something different; pork normande, beef bouruignon, chicken and chorizo linguine and chicken supreme...and to my delight my party were all sharers and easily full so i got to try them all. The quantity is plentiful and the quality of all the dishes superb.Its an absolute little gem of a restaurant and very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend this restaurtant to anyone.

Me and my grandson decided to have a lovely date and we chose the stakes as our main and we waited…read morea hour and 15 mins and 45 seconds for it to come when it arrived it was still mooing at me... ps I could've milked it

Despite living locally to the Dog & Duck,i would choose to go there for any occasion.I have had a…read morelovely experience every time.The staff are very helpful and will accommodate your need for a quiet corner or large family space,not hesitating to move furniture to your requirements.Not an eyelid was battered when my 18 month-old son stretched out on a sofa for a snooze,having said that he missed the most sumptuous of hand made burgers the size of a plate.My kids were thrilled to bits ,i was happy too as it wasn't fast food rubbish. On every occasion the food has been exceptional!good quality,food worth savouring,the not-your-run- of- the- mill combinations, make it a pleasure to keep going back to try the latest menus.

I have been here so many times over the last 8 years and hadn't realized that I had never written a…read morereview :(. So let me correct this error! It is arguably now the best restaurant in Burton - and certainly the most consistent. The food is ALWAYS good and if you choose wisely tasty and money well spent. Service is always with a smile, helpful and friendly. The ambiance is cosy and you can influence by your choice of seating - plenty of options allowing a romantic meal with your SO, a business meeting or fun with friends. Personally I love the tapas!!

Great food, great atmosphere, attentive waitress. I am from the United States of AMERICA and I…read morethink this place would rival some hot spots in the US. I highly recommend

What a fantastic Christmas Eve lunch we had today!…read more The set lunch menu was not big BUT there was enough to satisfy the four of us! I ordered Crayfish & Salmon which looked so lovely I didn't want to eat it. My husband's Porcini soup was delicious and presented initially with the garnishes then topped afterwards with the soup from a jug! It was wonderful! Main courses were equally tasty and impressive. I had Hake which was cooked really well and the accompanied vegs all complimented it fabulously! Husband had Beef, son had Lamb, mother in law had Pork all were fantastic. I had a taste of their Yorkshire Pudding which was fantastic too. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

This place is hands down my family's favourite place to go in the area. We especially love the…read morelunch menu which is such great value that even my somewhat tight brother will pay occasionally! The service is always good and the owners are really friendly. Food stand-outs - the parfait is delicious. It comes with walnut bread which is really yummy. The fish and chips is AMAZING - exactly what fish and chips should be: super crispy batter with delicious melt-in-the-mouth fish inside. Love the chunkly chips, especially with mayonnaise. The sea bass is also really good. Finally dessert is yummy too - I particularly like the sponge pudding which they were nice enough to give me with custard and icecream! Seriously go hungry - you will want 3 courses - especially for only 20 quid!