BRAT Restaurant Reviews Summary

Popularity and Booking

Pros:

• "Recommended to book a place in advance, walk-ins seem unlikely."
• "Visited due to popularity, simple Basque cooking."

Cons:

• "We didn’t book so we walked-in and sat at the bar."
• "Visited Brat for our birthdays - Brat has been on our wishlist for a while now."

Service and Staff Attitude

Pros:

• "Service was great, front of house staff were welcoming and friendly."
• "The service, despite being very busy, was flawless. Professional but welcoming."

Cons:

• "The staff is friendly, welcoming, and recommended their dishes in appealing details."
• "However, the service wasn’t very good. We felt forgotten, especially towards the end of our visit."

Ambience and Decor

Pros:

• "The interior of the restaurant gave a rustic yet ordered aesthetic with the open kitchen in full view."
• "Nice ambience with old deco located on the upper level of the building."

Cons:

• "The tables are ridiculously close to each other. We were basically sitting elbow to elbow with fellow diners."
• "The restaurant is situated on the first floor up narrow stairs."

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

• "Every plate we picked was full of flavour, surprising taste and texture."
• "The food, service, and atmosphere were all impeccable."

Cons:

• "We had fish - the clams were replaced by vegetables in consideration of dietary restrictions."
• "The only thing that I did not like was that they fitted in too many tables."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "It felt like a bargain for the quality of the food."
• "The price is on the higher side for the food provided."

Cons:

• "The food wasn’t bad, but was overpriced for what we got."
• "Have been planning to come here for a while now, and finally managed to for a birthday."

Overall Experience

Pros:

• "I was looking for something different, adventurous and new, something that told a story and boy did I find it."
• "The experience was amazing, the service, the ambiance, and the food was incredibly delicious."

Cons:

• "We had a pretty nice meal here on a busy Saturday night. Some of their dishes came out drenched in dressings/oils."
• "Visited on an evening - the noise level was unbearable."