M.B. Impala Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Variety and Quality

Pros:

• "Barraca has an extensive choice of foods and dishes, offering both local and Romanian menus with a lot of choice."
• "The duck breast, pork belly bao bun, and smoked mackerel pate were tender, full of flavour, and really delicious."
• "The Romanian cheese donuts were quite unique with a combination of sweet and sour tastes."
• "The vegan cumin butternut main and lamb jalfrezi burger were delicious despite being a little salty."
• "Delicious and beautifully presented food, everything was so tasty and yummy."
• "The rump of lamb was melt in your mouth delicious and the vegetables incredibly tasty."

Cons:

• "Romanian soup was quite salty, affecting the overall taste experience."
• "One dish, the lamb jalfrezi burger, was found to be a little salty and dry, though still nice."
• "The food presentation was amazing but not considered a very good value for money, with prices being a bit high."
• "The main course of burger and potato wedges was not very tasty, and the burger was a bit expensive at £13."
• "Some meals like the burger suffered from being covered in too much sauce, overshadowing other flavors."
• "Disappointing mushroom soup and frozen Tiramisu dessert at the Vegan Spartan restaurant."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "Waitress was friendly and contributed positively to the dining experience."
• "Service was impeccable, adding to the cozy and lovely ambience."
• "Staff is friendly and welcoming, adding a warm touch to the dining experience."
• "Service was fantastic, with the chef even coming out to clear our table, allowing us to thank him in person."
• "Staff were very attentive, ensuring everything was good with food and drink suggestions."
• "Very friendly and helpful staff, providing excellent customer service."

Cons:

• "Service quality let down the dining experience, with slow and average service throughout the meal."
• "Long wait times for service, including waiting half an hour for a dessert menu and another 20 minutes for dessert order."
• "Inattentive waiting staff, leading to delays in service and discomfort for customers."
• "Service was slow, drinks and food took much longer than expected to arrive."
• "The service was so slow, food wasn't hot enough, and there were issues with order accuracy."
• "Poor customer service, with long wait times for orders and lack of attention from staff."

Ambience and Decor

Pros:

• "Delicious food, beautifully presented in a lovely atmosphere, making the place deserving of more customers."
• "The restaurant is wide and spacious, with a grand piano and an amazing atmosphere."
• "Venue is open and airy, creating a covid safe haven for diners."
• "The decor is very modern, complemented by lovely jazzy music, creating a much-needed ambiance for the town center."
• "Stunning restaurant with a contemporary, elegant floor plan and a relaxed atmosphere."
• "The place is awesome, with great decor, live piano music sometimes, and an elegant atmosphere."

Cons:

• "The absence of a kids' menu made it difficult to choose something for a toddler from an unfamiliar menu."
• "Despite the beautiful decor, the lack of a kid-friendly menu was a drawback for families with young children."
• "The restaurant's location at the bottom of town is isolated, which might impact its accessibility and customer traffic."
• "The restaurant's beautiful setting was marred by cold temperatures, making the dining experience uncomfortable."
• "While the atmosphere is inviting, the restaurant's location in a modern shopping center may not appeal to all."
• "Although the decor is nice, the restaurant's location in a mall and paid parking nearby can be inconvenient for some guests."