Tendril - A (mostly) Vegan Kitchen and Bar Reviews Summary

Menu Variety and Creativity

Pros:

• "Very creative dishes with unique flavors that we have not had before."
• "The discovery set menu was delicious, offering a wide variety of tastes."
• "The menu offers an inventive pairing of vegetables and ingredients."

Cons:

• "The tasting menu, though lovely, was quite heavy with lots of fried stuff and rich sauces."
• "Some dishes may not be to everyone's palette, with an unexpected Asian twist."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "Had a lovely waitress and no issues with the service at all."
• "The staff were beyond lovely, providing an outstanding level of attention and care."
• "Service was very good, prompt and attentive, adding to the experience."

Cons:

• "Service was a bit slow and unresponsive, with delays in bringing drinks and attending to our table."
• "Staff seemed visibly irritated at times and were not as accommodating as expected."

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

• "Smokey aubergine and crispy potato dishes were great."
• "The vegan Tiramisu is out of this world."
• "Everything was very tasteful, especially the mushroom main course."

Cons:

• "The dessert wasn't as good as the savory courses, being just 'ok'."
• "A few plates maybe needed a touch more seasoning finesse."

Atmosphere and Setting

Pros:

• "Ambience was so well done, cozy restaurant with a buzzing atmosphere."
• "Nice quiet environment with a chilled ambiance, adding to the dining experience."

Cons:

• "The location inside a busy pub made it noisy and less comfortable."
• "Lighting is too harsh/bright, which could be improved for a better dining atmosphere."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Definite value for money, especially considering the quality of food."
• "The discovery menu was great value at 6 dishes for £33."

Cons:

• "Quite expensive, but understandable for high-end vegan food."
• "Prices of beverages are high compared to the food."

Dietary Accommodation

Pros:

• "The kitchen team customised the set menu to cater for dietary requirements (no onion or garlic)."
• "Excellent adaptation to Gluten-free, including proper bread."

Cons:

• "Limited vegetarian options compared to vegan choices."
• "Some dishes lacked the complexity expected from vegetarian meals."