Roux at Skindles Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Staff kindly offered us to stay in the cocktail bar which serves a limited menu, but it was enough to make us full and enjoy the food and drink."
• "Service was impeccable, the bar knew who we were and that we had a table reserved in the restaurant."
• "Flawless service from start to finish."
• "Service in the restaurant was very good but in the cocktail lounge, not so much."
• "Friendly staff, professional service."
• "The staff were very friendly and welcoming."

Cons:

• "Service was prompt and attentive, but the food was mediocre, some dishes below average such as calamari."
• "Despite making a reservation, we were rushed through our three-course meal within an hour."
• "Waitress's apparent expectation of a higher tip than 15% left us uncomfortable."
• "Long story short I think we were forgotten for being the young couple which they presumed wouldn't spend much money."
• "The service was cold and disinterested throughout from several waiting staff."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Really nice food although the clientele was a bit ‘Brexity’."
• "Had the lobster with the brioche roll and the Sassy Rosé cider, the quality and taste were excellent."
• "The food was very nice - went in as a table of 4, and each part from starter to dessert was very nice."
• "Food was very tasty, the place itself has nice views out to the river."
• "Food is ok. Like any French bistro."
• "The food was lovely can't fault it."

Cons:

• "Food was mediocre, calamari below average."
• "Fish and chips was bland and chips were soaked with oil."
• "Huge let down over food. Calamari overcooked and chewy. Arincini was ok but the mushroom sauce was very thin and semi tasteful."
• "The food was decent but would have tasted better if the service matched."
• "The quinoa salad and pigeon dish were nothing special, the flavor was off and the sauce was quite disgusting to my liking."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "Very caring staff and a beautiful view."
• "The place is pretty and the view from the balcony is gorgeous."
• "Located on the banks of the river by Maidenhead bridge. Great place for family gatherings and business meetings."
• "Lovely place with brilliant view."
• "Fantastic meal, service, and ambiance."
• "The ambiance, hospitality and the food is excellent."

Cons:

• "The decor is a bit so so, felt like you were sat in an office a little bit."
• "I had heard that service was terrible, that they were trading on the name alone and the only good thing was the river side location."
• "The bar has a wealth of options but a 12.5% service charge for delivering a drink over the bar is a bit excessive."
• "The inside tables are also close to the 'open kitchen' which delivered many chimes of the bell and calls for service which is a bit repetitive."
• "The food here is so good it doesn't last long enough for me to take a photo! My favorites are the Rump Steak and the Chocolate fondant with coffee cream. Fantastic french food in a gorgeous little restaurant next to the river."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The quality and taste justified the £29 price tag."
• "Excellent food and drink in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Also surprisingly good value for money and reasonable prices, combined with reasonable portions, perfectly cooked."
• "Very enjoyable experience at a reasonable price for the quality of the establishment. Online booking quite straightforward."
• "The place is expensive but as you would expect, everything from entering and leaving was superb."

Cons:

• "Below average food, would not recommend."
• "This restaurant, which isn't exactly budget-friendly, seems to prioritise turnover rather than providing a relaxing dining experience."
• "A famous name. A great location. And part of our breakfast experience was underwhelming."
• "The coffee looked as though it wasn't made by a barista but tasted okay."
• "Food is a bit pricey for a simple french bistro and the food was very average and not worth the price."