The Cafe Bar Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "Once inside it has a lovely atmosphere with the restaurant kind of split in two."
• "If the weather is kind it's nice to sit outside in the courtyard and imagine yourself in Sorrento or Milan."
• "Its also in a really nice location just off the main street and near to Winkley Square."
• "You walk down and it already feels like you're walking down an alleyway in Italy or Seville, it has a great vibe and great and friendly waiters."
• "This is a hidden gem, tucked away down a side street. The patio is an attractive place to sit out on and get away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets."
• "A quaint Londonish hidden gem! With a fab menu and a great outdoor area with fairy lights this place is as romantic as they come."
• "Nice quiet location despite being so close to the town."

Cons:

• "Visited early evening on a hot summer's night. Sat in the courtyard only to be told they weren't serving food outside."
• "The first warning sign is indoors. As appealingly Andalucian as the courtyard appears, the interior just looks unconvincingly cheap on the finish."
• "Beautiful sunny day with loads of outdoor seating to be turned away as 'they don’t serve outside'!"
• "Only forms idea was that as we sat outside as it was a lovely day, there were people smoking. slightly spoiled it."
• "The only issue I had is flies, I don't know if they have a bin too close to the area or something like that but I have 5 small flies molesting intermittently."
• "Food and service were good but we were plagued by fruit flies."
• "The toilets were in need of a good clean and the decor is looking tired and in need of a face lift."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff are friendly and helpful."
• "Staff on the ball and friendly."
• "Quick and attentive service."
• "Fantastic service from start to finish."
• "The service was fabulous, the food was lovely and we will definitely be back soon."
• "Staff brilliant."
• "Staff fantastic food was outstanding staff amazing such wonderful people."

Cons:

• "We were asked several times if we were ready to order when we had already placed our order."
• "Only bad spot was paying where nobody could tell us you had to pay indoors."
• "Waitress didn't seem to know what she was doing. Cleared bro's plate when we were still eating."
• "The service is awful. Very grumpy waitresses."
• "Never going back. we were charged an exorbitant amount which came down to the restaurant 'reserving the right to charge extra on certain unspecified days'."
• "Booked a 50th party here well in advance of the day... nothing had been set up. Very disappointed."
• "Ordered several dishes and they came at wrong time also served cold a couple of dishes, very disappointed as it was supposed to of been a special day with my partner, ruined with this meal and extremely expensive too."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "We had a mezze platter for two and lasagne - both excellent."
• "I recommend trying the gyros and you won’t be disappointed! Portions are pretty big and very generous."
• "Food was fresh, delicious, and generous portions. Lots of choice."
• "That said the tapas was immaculate and the mains were very good, as was the friendly nature of the restaurant."
• "Lovely tapas, really hot."
• "Such a fantastic place to go. The food is always piping hot and delicious."
• "Garlic bread was the best we have ever tried! Pasta was delicious."