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   MrAvro

   London

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 16 April 2022

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   The menu was full of promise. Despite an extremely plain box restaurant with no ambiance we decided to continue. The starters were passable (calamari and duck rillette) but the main courses were extremely poor, overcooked veg, overcooked hake and haddock fish cake, coq au vin just didn't taste nice at all. Both were sent back and we decided to leave. However, the waitress was excellent, really helpful and apologetic and the restaurant didn't charge us for the mains. Hopefully the cooking was a one off but the restaurant is in desperate need of an interior designer.

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   Adam

   Norfolk

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 March 2022

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   Food was good and well presented, service was reasonably fast. However, it seemed the kitchen couldn't keep up with the demand. The interior of the restaurant was clean and well-spaced; however, the walls could do with some art work as it's a bit devoid of personality.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Norfolk

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 3 May 2021

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   Nice food, friendly and efficient service. Recommend!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Gloucestershire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 24 April 2021

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   Great food, friendly service

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   DoogieH

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 April 2021

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   Super place. Nice little beer garden on the quayside. Food was great, staff were fantastic. Blessed by some evening sun it was the perfect place for some dinner!

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   Marge

   London

   30 reviews

   3.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on 14 April 2021

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   Food was good and service brilliant. Ambiance was a bit lacking and only one shared toilet - but early days since reopening since lockdown.

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   Jayne

   Norfolk

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 2 October 2020

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   The food was inedible. The jerk chicken was extremely overcooked and the chilli was very salty, also inedible.

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   Nibbler

   London

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 14 August 2020

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   Service was slow despite there being very few diners in. Supposed hot starter of baked St Michelin cheese was stone cold- got sent back - waitress did deduct £5 from bill but obviously this meant that diners were eating starters at different times so not good for the general vibe or ambience. Portions were quite small. Flavours were quite nice albeit too salty - disappointed and would not return.

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   Nic135

   Norfolk

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 August 2020

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   Food was very well presented and tasted amazing.

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    NicolaM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 August 2020

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    Absolutely delicious food and amazing service. Were able to sit outside and watch the sun set.

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    Scot

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 August 2020

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    Need to book a table outside in the summer and inside in the winter to get a good atmosphere. Really nice when eating and drinking outside during the warm evenings. Much advisable is to book early through the internet. Really easy to modify the change if you change your mind about your date.

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    JulieA

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 August 2020

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    Lovely restaurant. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Food was lovely too. Definitely recommend it!!

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    OliverP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 2020

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    Great service and good food. Tables all well spaced.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Southwest Florida

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2019

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    Shame we were the only 2 customers that evening, at least up till 8.20 when we left. The food and service was good. Shame we were not asked if everything was OK. It was but it is a question that should be asked. The server was not rushed off his feet. As for the statement that the chef had run out of the bread for the Anti Pasti, so would Brioche be OK, that was bad. They were not busy and should have made sure, with limited menu, that they had everything before they start. (even keep a loaf in the freezer). These are constructive comments only.

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    AndrewD

    Norfolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 June 2019

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    Lovely setting besides the king's Lynn quay, clean and with lots of character. Table settings a little basic. The food portions were excellent although my roast beef and Yorkshire pudding was not very hot. Drinks are reasonable price and if you want to splash out they have a good wine cellar. Service was very good and the staff were professional and attentive. The furnishings and decor compliment each other well with antique furniture and some lovely modern art on the walls. I would definitely eat there again.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Norfolk

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2019

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    Food was served very quickly and waiting staff were excellent, and after attending a wedding here and experiencing amazing food, we thought we would try it for Sunday lunch. The starter (Whitebait) was good, however the Sunday lunch was very disappointing. I asked for my beef medium (as I am pregnant) and it was still bloody. Both meals had one meagre slice of very fatty beef. Broccoli was almost raw, as was the cauliflower cheese. Huge amounts of carrot on the plate and potatoes were really not great. Yorkshire’s were fab though. Very disappointing as we had such high hopes, but the staff were excellent and very apologetic and offered us something else, and neither of which meals were charged for.

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    JulieJ

    Norfolk

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2019

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    I took my mum to The Rathskeller for Sunday lunch. We both opted for the Sunday roast (beef). The meat was thinly cut and medium rare, which is my preference. The only problem was that the vegetables were barely cooked. It was quiet as the lunchtime rush had finished but the service was excellent.

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    AgnieszkaK

    Norfolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 April 2019

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    Fantastic atmosphere and great food, thank you. Definitely worth to visit and try,

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    Vince

    Norfolk

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 March 2019

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    Poor starter, main served was wrong, all round poor experience

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    NatashaS

    Cambridge

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2019

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    The food was a little disappointing, it didn't really taste of much

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    RichardT

    Norfolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2019

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    Tuesday night dinner date with friends. Restaurant very quiet, we were the only customers. Excellent service (not surprising) the waiter was very attentive, cheerful and thorough. Our friends had been their for lunch last year so we thought we would try the dinner menu. Food very good, 3 courses for all. Lack of potatoes with stew? No custard available for the crumble dessert, a little disappointing. However, a good evening. We will return.

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    Thetravellers

    Norfolk

    17 reviews

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    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2018

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    Great spot in Kings Lynn for lunch - previously booked and they were ready and very accommodating - food and drink good and lovely location. To be recommended

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    LesP

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2018

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    Starter OK but nothing special. Main meal my wife had wild mushroom tagliatelle but couldn't eat it as it tasted of dirt. The waiter tried to resolve the problem and eventually brought her another dish. I had steak and kidney pudding that was dry and only had 3 bits of kidney and some fatty steak. Waiter was very apologetic. We were not offered any discount however for the poor meal and will not be eating there again. It was very disappointing as we have never tried the Norfolk restaurant week before and had traveled over 20 miles to get there.

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    samandy

    Kent

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2018

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    Food came out cold second time came out microwaved and looked awful asked for fresh plate and it came out cold again with a thumb print in the mash. Very disappointed felt sorry for the very polite waiter..we were offered a free drink each and despite turning food away still charged for 2 drinks. Very disappointed as we have had fantastic meals here in the past and won't be revisiting.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Norfolk

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2018

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    The food and atmosphere was lovely.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Norfolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2018

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    Food was great during Norfolk Restaurant Week. Only thing I'd improve is that they should ensure they serve enough carbs with their meals. E.g mussels were served with a teeny tiny roll and salmon mousse served with teeny tiny melba toast. I would also suggest they add garnish into their gins and serve chilled tonics. Service was mixed. 2 waitresses excellent but the others didn't seem like they knew what they were doing! Garish green light emitting features on the tables. Please get rid of these!!!

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    LawrenceF

    Norfolk

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2018

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    The staff were very good The Norfolk Resturant Week food was not very good Don’t be put off as we have been before during normal times and is always good Perhaps the menu choice was not the best

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    David

    Norfolk

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2018

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    Slightly disappointed on this occasion the normal chef was on holiday.

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    Charlie

    Norfolk

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2018

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    Poor food poor service Food was cold when arrived at table vegetableswere rock hard

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    AlexisB

    Birmingham

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2018

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    Food was disappointing. Went in for a Parma violet gin as advertised on Facebook to be served it in a glass fit for pop with no ice, really not quite as expected. The young waitress was delightful though

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    MichelleF

    Norfolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 2018

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    We spent our wedding lunch there and it was amazing great service excellent chef food was brilliant well laid out table , everyone commented how wonderful our day was I’d recommend highly

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    CMSDM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 August 2018

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    Good food, good service, good ambiance, polite staff, good location.

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    MarkB

    London

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 7 July 2018

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    Went on a Saturday night, atmosphere in Lynn by South Quay is always good .. and The Rathskeller is ideally placed to cash in on this. Food and wine/beer was very acceptable and the service attentive ... all at a good price 😀. Definitely go again ... when we left headed off to the Pixie Lott concert but that was another story

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    debbieb

    Norfolk

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 June 2018

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    We were married when then it was the registry office.WE have never been since opened as restaurant so thought give ago for anniversary.We were very pleased with the whole experience.Food only a short menu but outstanding.The staff very attending.

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    LaviniaM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 April 2018

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    Everybody enjoyed themselves. waitress worked tirelessly and was excellent

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    nilly

    Norfolk

    76 reviews

    3.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2018

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    We were the only people in the restaurant so it was lacking in atmosphere. We had the Sunday roast which was slow cooked beef, which melted in your mouth. The vegetables were crunchy and the Yorkshire puds were homemade. Very odd red cabbage addition which tasted almost like it was caramelised and heading towards a chutney. We were served by friendly and helpful staff who did their best to make us feel welcome. Overall pleasant but will go back and try the evening menu next time.

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