Forest Reviews Summary

Ambience and Decor

Pros:

• "The ambience is perfect with their cozy outdoor and indoor seating."
• "Cute decorations, atmospheric setting and lovely sections so the chatter never gets too loud despite it being busy."
• "The atmosphere and decor was quirky and charming :)"
• "Great rustic atmosphere and very cosy!"
• "The outdoor seating area is well heated and ideal for a pre-dinner aperitif."
• "The place is lovely great decor love the fact it’s like nature."
• "The whole resteraunt is adorned with woodland greenery which gave a nice atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Decor could use some attention...dusty and dirty (plastic plants, Bench tops...and dusty stuffed birds...they don't make it more 'foresty'...maybe some dried real plants?)"

Food Quality and Variety

Pros:

• "The food was superb. All carefully handmade and delicious."
• "Really good food in a relaxing quaint/different atmosphere."
• "Both dishes were fantastic."
• "The food was great, gorgeous cocktails and the service was excellent."
• "The portions and prices were very reasonable, and a great place to visit for lunch."
• "Food was excellent, the starter we shared was delicious... The mains were incredibly tasty..."
• "Delicious rack of lamb main, al dente veg., all local. Delightful home made panna cotta with gingersnap crisp."

Cons:

• "Menu choices are a bit limited, but the quality of what is there more than makes up for it."
• "The food was great but the online menu was out of date; we wouldn't have booked to eat in the restaurant if we'd known."
• "The food was ok for the price I was expecting something better."
• "Unfortunately, the food left a bit to be desired. The pancakes were not properly cooked."
• "The trio of burgers - well honestly these were 3 small meatballs just warm, with freezing cold buns and sauces."
• "It was cold, and expensive, 3 small lamb chops for £22.00 and a realy small starter £7.50."
• "Had the roast sirloin and I must say the meal was absolutely perfect in every way."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The staff here are also super friendly."
• "Service extremely friendly and relaxed."
• "Staff were very accommodating and managed to find us a table in the hideaway which was a private room."
• "The staff made us a Happy Birthday dessert to go with our coffee's which was so kind."
• "Very friendly staff. Food was okay (mains a bit small), overall nice place!"
• "The staff were very friendly and professional and gave my dog water and biscuits."
• "Friendly staff but really slow with drinks service both in taking the order and then making and delivering them."

Cons:

• "Service was a little slow but we went as shifts were changing which may explain why."
• "Absolutely appalled by the most ignorant,rude and dismissive girl on your staff this morning."
• "As I tried to order from the bar, a rather round, small lady shouted at me and told me to sit down and wait."
• "The service was very very slow. It was mother's day and so I appreciate it was probably busier than usual but it was painful at times."
• "The young man on the door looked at us like we were dirt on his shoe before sitting us in the worst seats possible."
• "Utterly disappointing! , thought i'd give it a try as always a fan of local businesses."
• "Ordered the vegetarian breakfast. The food was cold with small portion sizes."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "How they can give so much quality food for the price charged is amazing."
• "The best bit was the value - for everything we ate and drank, we were stunned and delighted by the final bill."
• "For my main I had the belly pork, which was served with a creamy mash and a form of sauerkraut. And considering all of this the bill was not too expensive, under £30 for each of our party."
• "Had a lovely lunch here today! Very reasonably priced compared to other places in York."
• "Very happy about my dining experience. Atmosphere is great, staff very friendly, nice menu and fair prices."
• "This restaurant was absolutely great. The food was really delicious and not at all overpriced."
• "The sun was shining we were looking for somewhere to eat outside, have a lager and people watch, well the waitress was so welcoming."

Cons:

• "The food was ok for the price I was expecting something better."
• "The service was very very slow. It was mother's day and so I appreciate it was probably busier than usual but it was painful at times."
• "It was cold, and expensive, 3 small lamb chops for £22.00 and a really small starter £7.50."
• "Only had a quick visit we ordered a coffee and a hot chocolate both of which were awful."
• "Really disappointing meal. We ordered the scallops which were under cooked and rubbery."
• "The young man on the door looked at us like we were dirt on his shoe before sitting us in the worst seats possible."