1805 Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "It was the best Chinese food we have ever eaten."
• "Every dish we ordered exceeded expectations."
• "The slow cooked Pork belly especially was one of the most delicious meals I've had."
• "Food quality was exceptional, Michelin star quality for taste and flavour."
• "The Dim sum and cocktails we ordered were excellent."
• "Great food quality."
• "The food was fantastic, everything was flavourful and non greasy."
• "Every dish was incredible and cooked to perfection."

Cons:

• "Sadly VERY LOUD, which the restaurant can not control."
• "The Mongolian lamb for main was okay but not mind blowing considering the price."
• "The Asian pancake dessert, we were certain were just shop bought pancakes."
• "The food is average/good. however is way overpriced for what you get."
• "However the food and drinks were so expensive."
• "The chicken soup had very little chicken flavour."
• "Very salty main, like they'd cut back on the chilli and replaced it with too much soy sauce."
• "The quality of food wasn't that much above a regular Chinese take out."

Service

Pros:

• "The prices reflected the quality of food and exceptional service we received."
• "Superb service by Cosmin who was super friendly."
• "The staff were amazing, very attentive and made sure that we didn't go without anything."
• "Staff are always helpful and friendly."
• "Warm and friendly greeting at the reception, great range of food selection."
• "The wait staff were great and the food arrived quickly."
• "Very well organised COVID safety protocols so you'll feel relaxed and comfortable eating inside."
• "The staff are friendly and its a very trendy establishment."

Cons:

• "Sadly VERY LOUD, which the restaurant can not control."
• "Service was not up to standers."
• "The staff were okay but they didn’t go out their way, even though we spent over £150!"
• "Had stale prawn crackers and the waiter told us that all of their crackers were the same."
• "Service is very reasonable."
• "Service is slower than usual so only come if you'd prefer a slower dining experience."
• "The service was poor. We had stale prawn crackers."
• "Very bad service from the team. 90th birthday lunch - barked at by the restaurant manager."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "Decor was beautiful."
• "The layout is really good and decor really makes the place."
• "The restaurant itself was eye opening. It felt like sitting down to eat in a private museum or gallery."
• "The place looks incredible inside."
• "We read good things about this restaurant and decided to give it a try."
• "Beautiful restaurant with great staff service."
• "Excellent Chinese food. Good value for money. Great service and a beautiful dining area."
• "Funky modern young well decorated lively Chinese restaurant."

Cons:

• "It was extremely loud in there, which is not something that can necessarily be controlled."
• "Sadly VERY LOUD, which the restaurant can not control."
• "It looks like a classy restaurant and the atmosphere did not reflect this."
• "The acoustics were all wrong making it really difficult to have a conversation."
• "When we arrived didn't have the best welcome but I think that is just down to culture."
• "However the first was excellent but we were sat next to a screaming baby which completely ruined our evening."
• "Very expensive as well so I don't think we will be returning sadly."
• "The spiciest mild chicken curry ever. Very stylish place, friendly service. The noise level unusually high."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "Great place and very fresh, tasty, food at reasonable prices."
• "I think it's over priced, that's the reason why a 4 stars."
• "If you would like to try this restaurant, go during lunch as they do a lunch menu which is more affordable."
• "The prices are quite high but expected as they match the quality of food."
• "We spent 80 night before at an Italian restaurant, but this is way more better at similar price."
• "Food was nice enough but not amazing."
• "The good tastes very nice. Definitely one of the best Chinese places in Bournemouth."
• "1805 is a brilliant high class Chinese restaurant. The food is delicious, the portions are large."

Cons:

• "I could have given 5 stars, but I think it's over priced, that's the reason why a 4 stars."
• "The Mongolian lamb for main was okay but not mind blowing considering the price."
• "The portions are not big."
• "The prices are quite high but expected as they match the quality of food."
• "The food is average/good. however is way overpriced for what you get."
• "Portion sizes really small (a small bowl of plain rice is £6.50, a bowl of pak choi is £14)."
• "The food was nice enough but not amazing."
• "The food is up there with the best Chinese, the service is good if detached, the staff don't want to engage with customers."