The Niche Restaurant Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant

Address: 106 Montgomery St, Irvine, KA12 8PW, United Kingdom

Phone: +441294683107

Rating: 4.6
based on 140 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was utterly faultless; absolutely piping hot and everyone’s individual order was perfect."
  • "The burgers are in the top 10 in Scotland and you can tell why - very fresh and tasty!"
  • "Absolutely fabulous meal in really ambient surroundings."
  • "I highly recommend the sticky sesame cauliflower! Their burgers are the best burgers I've ever eaten!"
  • "The mouth watering burgers here are not to be underestimated."
  • "I had the salt and chilli bao buns and I think it was genuinely one of the best meals out I have ever had."
  • "Food was really nice. I had the Cajun chicken with curry sauce and it was nice and spicy."
  • "Genuinely the best burger I have ever had in my 55 years on this planet...."

Cons:

  • "Average food, wasn't bad, just nothing special. Certainly doesn't warrant the price tag."
  • "Cocktails seriously lacking, no sugar in the mojitos, lumpy chocolate powder in the espresso martinis."
  • "Had the mac & cheese it was tasteless. Chunky chips were wedges, didn't like them."
  • "The veg pakora was brick hard, sent it back. The tempura prawns were way over salted by the kitchen."
  • "We felt we were rushed in and rushed out. It was our anniversary dinner."
  • "Waited 15 mins for our order to be taken. My son requested pancakes, they had ran out."
  • "3 of us had teriyaki dishes, chicken beef prawn, food was so salty we couldn't eat it."
  • "Very disappointed, place was cold waitress had a hoodie on, asked if heating could be put on."

Service

Pros:

  • "Service was very good, was served by Hollie, who was very friendly and took time to make sure we had everything."
  • "Service was great from start to finish sat outside under cover as we had our dog with us."
  • "Service was really good staff were great breakfast looked amazing."
  • "First time visitor and thoroughly enjoyed the gluten free toastie that I had. Service was quick."
  • "Superb dining experience! The staff are top notch. Any question I had were answered."
  • "Great staff good well made food in a renovated and extended premises."
  • "Friendly staff with a good menu. Lovely ambience and staff couldn't have been more accommodating."
  • "Quick pitstop on a bike ride took us into Niche for a hot drink and a snack. Great scone, doubled up empire biscuits and lovely tea and coffee. Friendly service too!"

Cons:

  • "Music was so loud the waitress misheard my order and brought me the wrong dish."
  • "Food was really lovely, however when given the bill I felt rushed to pay it as we were looking over it."
  • "We booked a table for 5 of us, lovely setting and meal. Unfortunately we asked to vacate the table as another booking was due."
  • "The burger I ordered was tasty and the cheesecake was even better. Everything was quick but clearly fresh."
  • "We were coming here nearly every week before lockdown, And are now happily back."
  • "first glance of the restaurant it seemed very lovely and food looked very appealing, but the atmosphere from the staff seemed very weird."
  • "Went for breakfast with my husband and daughter and was very impressed, breakfast was fantastic and excellent quality, service was spot on."
  • "Have been there twice recently and both time were a pleasure staff are very knowledgeable and very courteous and down to earth."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "Atmosphere and look of the restaurant was fantastic."
  • "Absolutely fabulous meal in really ambient surroundings."
  • "The ambiance was superb very good looking restaurant and I didn't get intoxication from the food."
  • "Food was good but very expensive. £18 for a burger and fries. 3 meat patties in burger, small but tasty. Frozen chips with chilli flakes and parmesan."
  • "Really enjoyed our lunch here, lovely atmosphere with a buzz about the place, staff were friendly and attentive."
  • "Unassuming little cottage building about halfway along the road at Irvine Harbour, offering: burgers, snacks, meals, brunch, cake & coffee."
  • "Nice and warm on a cold day, friendly inviting staff and fantastic food."
  • "Had a lovely takeaway meal last night, waiting staff very pleasant and attentive food was better than expected and we will certainly be back."

Cons:

  • "Atmosphere was weird, felt like being in a portacabin with candles, the place was nearly empty, but it still felt cramped."
  • "The room was less than warm. The breakfast portions are a good size, but the mushrooms were lukewarm."
  • "Had lunch at Niche today. Friendly efficient service, nice food - but the background music was really annoying and way too loud for such a small restaurant."
  • "Very expensive for what you get. Portions disappointing as all leaves with toasties. Not busy at all."
  • "Waited 15 mins for our order to be taken. My son requested pancakes, they had ran out."
  • "Menu used to change all the time but they have settled on one for now which is great."
  • "Table was sticky. Very expensive for what you get. Portions disappointing as all leaves with toasties."
  • "We went for the veg options, vegetables were chopped in chunks the nachos and bruchetta were soggy."

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