Rick Stein's Café

Very tasty food. Cheese toasties huge! However was disappointed that the waitress kept talking to another couple for a very long time whilst us and another table waited to pay our bills. Also didn’t appreciate that I could pay by cash but they don’t keep any change! Otherwise nice decor, relaxed vibe and good food.

Had dinner here with a couple friends, all I can say was the food was exceptional. Qaulity was top teir and the service was second to none. Cat was such an amazing host and made us feel super welcome Would defo recommend

To eat here was one of those things we have always wanted to do, and it did not disappoint. The service was superb the setting ( in the courtyard as we had our dog) was lovely with heaters put on for us to take the chill away and music to set the atmosphere. The food was every bit as tantalising as we thought it would be leaving a lovely zing on our pallets for ages . We will certainly remember this visit.

We had a very pleasant evening here. The food was actually exceptionally good. Although I didn't get the lobster, which I was really looking forward to, as it was out, I was very pleased with the alternative programme. Crab linguine as a starter, and sea bass as a main course. Really recommendable! The service was a pleasant mix of professional and casual. Prices more than reasonable. I would happily return! Marc from Germany

Superb food, as you would expect. Really friendly staff. We took our little spaniel with us and he was welcome in the courtyard area (which is mainly covered). The staff made a big fuss of the dog and brought him a big bowl of water.

It was nice I wasn’t blown away by the food it is down as a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin guide so that set expectations high and it was tasty and satisfying great cooking but although the prices aren’t exactly value. £130 for 5 dishes maybe it’s about right although I was charged £190 and had to go back and get a refund which I put down as an honest mistake but kind of left me wondering about money rather than the food I had eaten. I have eaten at other Bib Gourmand places that have left me much more satisfied. Didn’t really understand the prawn starter it was nice but am I supposed to eat it with the knife and fork or my fingers. Did both in the end and was fairly plain tasting prawns. The smattering of garnish was tastier. Worth a bash but wouldn’t rush back.

My wife and I watched Rick Stein hundreds of times for decades on BBC, always loved his style and simplicity. Unfortunately my wife could not experience this, she died nearly 4 years ago now. Both the food and service were beyond expectation. Very fresh and tasty Asian flavours. Food is much better than for instance Hand & Flowers. Service is so much better than The Waterside Inn, that was a horrible experience (the food there was from mediocre to very good).

Visited yesterday. The food was excellent, but the service was slightly disappointing. Upon arrival, our table wasn't ready, and we had to wait on the bench at the entrance for 15 minutes. We were given menus to be prepared to order once seated. Considering the inconvenience wasn't our fault, a complimentary drink would have been appreciated. After waiting 15 minutes, I asked about our table again, and a staff member said he was preparing it for us. The dinner itself went smoothly, and the food was amazing and worth the visit. However, the water we ordered never arrived. I would suggest additional training for the staff to better handle such situations.