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3,5

Based on 311 opinions finded in 3 websites

3.8Ambience4.0Cuisine3.5Price3.8Service
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Nº 856 in 1129 in Fife

Nº 189 of 227 British in Fife

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Beautiful restaurant looking out to the sea. We were on a special birthday trip for my father and the staff couldn’t have made it more pleasant. Daryl Tom and Nelly in the restaurant were just lovely. The two girls at reception that day were great too. We had two beautiful rooms with a spectacular view of the sea and the golf course.

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john m . 2023-11-27

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We had the pleasure of having a champagne afternoon tea here. Not only was the food amazing but the service too. We were lucky enough to be given a table at the window. Daryl and the manager were so very lovely and helpful.

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JeanandBrian_13 . 2023-11-25

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Good meal and service , good recommendations from Tom , overall we enjoyed a good meal and good wine

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Compass289037 . 2023-11-21

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Fantastic food . I would recommend steak tartare - it was to die for . Excellent service - very attentive . Nice atmosphere and stunning views .

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ESR81 . 2023-11-18

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After a recommendation- we had a group of friends meet for dinner at Bistro du Vin . We had seen on the menu they had baked Alaska & were looking forward to that . Sadly we found out that some new seasonal menus were on & this item had been removed. Any way we enjoyed a convivial evening with a variety of great food , wine & service. When it came to dessert time - we were delighted to find that Chef Pete had gone out his way to make a couple of portions .. we were absolutely delighted. Terrific gesture much appreciated. After dinner we had a few drinks in the bar & the great service continued with Daryl & his team. We will definitely return & delighted to recommend for great food & service throughout .

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Heidi O . 2023-10-29

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beautiful location and decor, excellent food and service quite pricey so would only go for a special occasion but generally fairly priced Impressed with the service, friendliness and professionalism of Collette and her team

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catriona24 . 2023-10-24

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Lovely drinks and a delicious supper. Great table with a lovely view, made all the better by stupendous service from Daryl, our waiter, who combined humour, warmth, efficiency and superb service. A lovely evening. Thank you!!

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Mary R . 2023-10-15

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Lovely spacious room, good bar for drinks before dinner. Great service at the restaurant, enjoyed our meal and well looked after by Daryl!

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Kate R . 2023-09-29

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Used an Itison Voucher and what a great visit, will return.Tiger Prawns and French Onion soup to start, Steaks with Fries were excellent and brûlée dessert. Lovely time with great views over the beach and sea. Staff so friendly and looked after us both.

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LovFoodDrink . 2023-09-25

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Visited today for meal, only bar meals but starting at 1pm, we arrived at 12.50 but weren’t offered an alternative to wait anywhere so walked around for 20 mins. On returning we were told by rather unfriendly & disinterested reception staff to take a seat & someone would be with us! A man asked if we wanted drinks but said food also, ordered the Normandy chicken for both of us & 2 soft drinks, we were left alone in a rather dark & dreary bar - food was served by a pleasant young girl - steak knives would have been better to cut the chicken though! Not once did anyone ask if everything was ok & when plates cleared if we enjoyed our meal. This was part of a gift voucher & no way will I spend the balance at this hotel! Felt that we were a total inconvenience.

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Matthew181 . 2023-09-22

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A very nice restaurant, beautifully decorated, nice tables with great views, great food and excellent service.

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RRPPOO . 2023-09-18

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We stopped in for an early dinner after exploring the town and old course during the day. We were served by Tom and Nia who were both delightful and happy to help in any way they could, even chatting to us a bit about the local area. The food was gorgeous and we had a lovely time in the restaurant. We'll done to all the staff!

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davidkR6684JP . 2023-09-17

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We had an amazing time at dinner. Service was very attentive from both Steven and Tom who made sure to look after our every need. Grant came out to explain in detail each dish and made sure to answer any questions we had about the dishes. Sam performed the extravagant baked Alaska display, which in itself is a sight to behold. Overall we had a brilliant time and will definitely be returning.

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569callumk . 2023-09-08

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Had a really great evening tonight, with amazing food all round and great service. All of the staff were really helpful, in particular Tom and Steven for their attentive service who were happy to help with anything we needed. Hats off to the chefs as the food was incredible, would highly recommend the French onion soup and the Chauteaubriand Steak. The restaurant also offers great views of the beach, perfect for watching the sun set over the sea. Will definitely be back!

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Chantelle C . 2023-09-08

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Good service and nice food! Dary was very friendly and helpful :) Great location and beautiful view in St Andrews!

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Alisa I . 2023-09-03

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Great sea views, lovely staff (Nia, Steven and Tom) and really good food, especially the fillet steak and carrot and chickpea dish. Lots of variety and close to town, beach and golf course. Don’t miss.

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worldlyscot . 2023-08-26

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Very good experience Service is very kind and professional Food is very good Nice location nice place Take a drink in the bar before eating is a big plus Nit the first time there, not the last one

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Stéphane D . 2023-08-15

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Came for a few drinks on the 10th. Bar a bit too dark sunny time. Bar tender new what kind of whisky to sell to me . Jorge was very friendly and funny . I bought 3 cigars from him as well which he suggested....

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Pendejo2001 . 2023-08-11

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This a great hotel and bistro. The staff are all very friendly and Steven especially made our meal lovely. The views are fantastic and we had a great time.

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Joung B . 2023-08-11

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A fantastic meal with stunning views and excellent service from Daryl and staff. Would highly recommend.

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Andrea C . 2023-08-02

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Very disappointed by food. Starter- caramelised onion tart- pastry so hard difficult to cut even, and the onions had been pureed down to a pulp - such a strange way to cook this. Normally a favourite of mine but I left half of it. Pate...

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Martine M . 2023-08-02

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Excellent food and service. We ordered an onion soup and prawns as starters, both excellent. And see bass in papillote as main course (excellent as well). Highly recommendable Tarte au Citron. Our son enjoyed his tomate soup, steak and fresh fruit. This goes together with...

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Cristina B . 2023-08-02

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Visited Bistro St Andrews with some friends, this was my first visit. It was lovely, the atmosphere was great. Staff who served us was Nia and Tom, really attentive and friendly. The French onion soup is a must have. The head chef Grant also come...

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Paula T . 2023-07-22

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Super birthday meal treat for sister. The venue has nostalgic significance for her, my specific window table request was honoured. What views! I'm coeliac which was catered for effortlessly well, both courses were delicious. The superb crème brule deserves a special mention, it was huge!...

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Jane M . 2023-07-22

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My husband received a voucher as a birthday gift so we went for dinner with our son. Had a wonderful meal. Service was excellent. Could not fault it. Ross, Tom and Nia were amazing. Lovely setting with great views. Will definitely go back, highly recommend

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Sharon M . 2023-07-20

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Ate here on an itis on deal. Was given lovely table by the window overlooking the sea. Great value and food tasty.

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Alison S . 2023-07-12

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Visited last week and what a lovely experience. The food & service was outstanding, along with the fantastic views over the beach/sea. The bistro has a lovely atmosphere and we were well looked after by Tom and Nia. The hotel also has a lovely bar...

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Scotland22 . 2023-07-11

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Visited for a meal with partner and friend at the start of a 2 week holiday. What a fantastic hotel, staff are so attentive and friendly, always working with a smile with the guest in mind. We were served by Collette in the bar, with...

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DundeeDad . 2023-07-08

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fantastic meal and service was incredible especially by Steven who was attentive and courteous recommend bothe the restaurant and the hotel accommodation

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Steve E . 2023-07-05

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Had dinner in the Bistro last night. We were served by Daryl and his colleagues. Food was fab and Daryl’s friendly attentive approach made the visit all the more enjoyable.

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Iain M . 2023-07-02

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Amazing service by Darrel and Tom, checked up on and quick service, food was fantastic would highly recommend

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Jennifer A . 2023-06-29

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Amazing place in st. Andrews Restaurant and service are great. Tried the chateau briand & Malbec combo and it was well prepared and tasty.

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Mauro T . 2023-06-28

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Great meal and super service. Callum our waiter was excellent, polite, friendly and efficient. We will definitely return again. Lovely to have some top class fish and vegetarian options on the menu.

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Aloyise M . 2023-06-20

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Lots of restaurants can boast of good food and fine views and St Andrews Bistro du vin can justifiably make such a claim. What sets it apart however is its staff. We held a celebratory graduation dinner here and had a fantastic evening to crown...

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Anne H . 2023-06-19

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We attended the hotel for my sons graduation. The food and service were excellent. Helpful and polite staff, in a pleasant location.

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Nomad661143 . 2023-06-18

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We really enjoyed our afternoon tea here, in a comfortable room with sea views. The selection of sandwiches and cakes was well balanced and nicely presented. Thank you to Karyna, who made us very welcome with warm, skillful service.

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L H . 2023-06-17

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Fabulous food, service and views Just off the Old Course The Scores overlooking the sea, a gem of a hotel and restaurant await. Thanks for the welcome and excellent, friendly service to Steven and the kitchen staff! French preparations of seafood typically involve light sauces...

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Yvonne H . 2023-05-30

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Outstanding service, beautiful room, spectacular views. We had the wine dinner. It was very good.'xxxxxxcxxxxxxxxcxxxxxxx

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Dick N . 2023-05-16

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Food is okay. Service awful. Got scolded by waiter for not ordering apps at the same time WHICH I DID. where do these people get their nerve? Cannot recommend.

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797dinis . 2023-04-26

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The starters were good - especially the tiger prawns! However there was a hair found in the cauliflower cheese - this was off-putting and although we understand these things happen, there was initially no apology. The hair in this made us question the hygiene standards...

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PreetK889 . 2022-02-26

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We are from out of town and spent a long time looking for a restaurant open on Christmas, we knew it would be difficult and were very excited to find Du Vin. At roughly 1130 (2.5 hours notice) Christmas morning the restaurant called to explain...

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Rich S . 2021-12-25

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Had a lovely lunch on Saturday. Although St Andrews was busy it was very quiet. As it is up some stairs inside a hotel customers may have missed it. We had been going to the fish restaurant but it seemed very expensive. There was a...

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Linda B . 2020-08-31

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Lovely hotel & bistro overlooking the beach at St Andrews. Had a very nice welcome , shown to our table and had the menu described to us also selected a bottle of wine . Had soup to start .. very nice leek and potato then...

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315douga . 2020-03-09

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Fabulous meal served to group of 5 friends by a very delightful young man named Ryan. Ryan went out of his way to ensure our lunch was memorable in every way. Meals of steak pie, roast chicken and mullet all scrummy and apple crumble to...

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standolly . 2020-02-05

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We eat here every few weeks or so. I dont always leave a review but noting this restaurant ranked at 50 odd on this site has prompted me to leave a review of here. Its way better than this ranking . First of all its...

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hamishaudrey . 2019-11-25

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Nous cherchions un lieu avec une terrasse couverte pour déguster nos cigares. C'est par hasard que nous avons découvert cet endroit qui est un hôtel-restaurant. Particularité derrière l'établissement il y a une terrasse ombragée pour pouvoir se prélasser après le golf et boire de bons cocktails.Nous l'avons choisi toute la semaine pour en faire notre quartier général des apéros.

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wil0wil . 2019-11-11

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What a fantastic stay, from the minute we arrived until we left.When we arrived we were advised by Alistair we were getting upgraded which was to the Eden Mill Suite, which was fantastic, Alistair and all his staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was the best it could be. Food was absolutely lovely. We could not fault this hotel, one of the best.

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Fiona T . 2019-10-14

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To be perfectly honest the best part of our experience was the view and the glass of champagne. The quality of the food was very poor. I chose a salmon mousse which most certainly wasn't mousse like. It was like rubber and it was very "wet" like it had been frozen and then defrosted. My husband had pork croquettes for starters which were passable but rather bland. We both had chicken leg salad for main course which consisted of a bed of leaves, two or three slices of avocado and a shedded chicken leg (complete with bone and gristle) on top with the tiniest drizzle of dressing. Utterly bland with nothing to tantalise your tastebuds. We didn't dare try dessert but went elsewhere. The service was adequate but the staff weren't exactly what you might call friendly. We won't be returning in a hurry.

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jomo6058 . 2019-10-05

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You can have table service or buffet lunch, you can also combine the two. The hotel is an upper class establishment. The service is up to scratch, and everything is clean and tidy, and the staff very helpful.

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EgonGF . 2019-09-18

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We secured a table at the last minute. The Maitre D' was most helpful. The Wild Mushroom Risotto was fine, but needed something more (Parmesan?). We selected some interesting wines that the host suggested. Great location. A word of caution, I went back there for a club dinner with 100 and it was a dismal meal. Onglet of beef, cooked at a temperature of "once through a warm kitchen". Inedible. Too bad because the hotel is ideally located and should/could be so much better.

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markwB9694QZ . 2019-09-16

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The best part of our experience was a nice window seat looking out to West Sands Beach at sunset. I must tell you I was shocked at the food quality and the service of what appears to be a very fine French restaurant. The French onion soup was incredibly thick, not very hot, and seemed to be from a pre-prepared source. We asked our waiter about the steaks and he replied that they were known for their steaks, so that is what we ordered. We both ordered filets medium, because in our experience most restaurants prepare medium as more medium rare - which is fine with us. Well, I am not sure if we insulted the chef, but the filet came out butterflied so it could be cooked more well done. When I questioned our server about this, he said he had never seen it prepared that way before! I should have sent it back, but I was concerned about what I may get instead. The meat was also tough and chewy. After that, our server was nowhere to be seen and someone else stepped in to finish serving us. The restaurant was not busy, and I overheard another table questioning something, so I believe that things were also off with their food. That was the absolute worst steak we have ever had. There are too many better restaurants in St. Andrews, (we've been four times), and I will never go back to Bistro Du Vin. Really shocked about this experience, and our servers made us feel that we had the problem.

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Karen M . 2019-09-15

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My husband and I had the 4 course Sunday lunch. We thoroughly enjoyed the soup, the seafood buffet and the desert. For a restaurant of this standard, the Sunday roast beef and the rump steak were a bit disappointing as both were dry and tough However, the restaurant supervisor who asked for our feedback was extremely pleasant and helpful.

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Mhairi G . 2019-09-09

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Compramos un cupón ITISON para el almuerzo para dos. La primera vez que hemos comido aquí y tengo que decir que fue fantástico. No estaba demasiado ocupado tampoco, lo cual fue genial, lo que significaba tiempo para un asiento con una vista fabulosa de la playa. El personal era muy amable y servicial, especialmente Ryan. Realmente nos cuidó bien mientras estuvimos allí y fue responsable de conseguirnos la mesa encantadora. La comida en sí era fantástica. Almuerzo de dos platos con una copa de Prosecco cada uno. ¡Cielo! ! Recomiendo si tienes la oportunidad de comer aquí. Las mejores notas.

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Bonnyrigger . 2019-08-03

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We did not have reservations and they were close to closing for the night. The manager got us a seat and the service was wonderful. The manager was attentive and ensured that we were having a good experience. The food was very good and the martini was perfect.

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Qtpi52 . 2019-07-27

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Travel frequently to ST A and had eaten here several times before. Found it just OK. This trip was a major improvement. Food was much better, service was vastly improved, wine list had some nice choices. Good trend line.

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jarydzel . 2019-07-21

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We visited Hotel Du Vin for drinks only, staff were excellent and very friendly, service was quick and very efficient .

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WilsonAberdeen . 2019-07-17

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Comimos aquí en un cupón de Itison que se basa en el menú fijo para dos platos y una botella de vino de la casa. Tengo que decir que por alrededor de 40 esto representa una muy buena relación calidad-precio para una excelente comida. Además, el personal fue excelente en la prestación de un servicio amable y eficiente. Recomiendo encarecidamente comer aquí.

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212dougm . 2019-07-12

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Habiendo cenado anteriormente aquí en septiembre de 2018, esperábamos una experiencia familiar positiva similar. A partir de mayo de 2019, sin embargo, este restaurante ha disminuido significativamente en todos los aspectos. Tras la confirmación de nuestra reserva por la noche, nos recibieron calurosamente y nos sentaron. Desafortunadamente, esta fue una gran farsa. Nos preguntaron si también estábamos alojados en el hotel, que no estábamos, y de ahí en adelante, la calidad del servicio fue una abominación.

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travellingtrots . 2019-06-14

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Personnel extra très avenant et serviable

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jeromel213 . 2019-06-12

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Siempre he encontrado que el restaurante del Hotel Du Vin en todo el Reino Unido es muy bueno y esta experiencia fue muy buena.

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Robert D . 2019-06-06

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Good view. Food OK. Were overcharged (with hindsight).

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AlanH . 2019-05-07

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Having enjoyed the imaginative and excellent  quality of the cuisine at the Hotel Du Vin in Glasgow we decided to try a relaxing evening in St Andrews with high expectations for dinner on a special occasion. What a dissapointment! Poor quality food served in the most basic presentation imaginable. All appeared to be mass produced, tasteless and not of the standard expected of a 4 star hotel. A vennison pie that contained ONLY 3 fatty lumps of meat without any pastry.(I wasn't aware that venison had any fat on it). The staff tried their best to recover the situation and I have to commend them for that but at the end of the day it was not their fault and the management need to up their ante in training, food  hygiene and attention to detail if they want guests to enjoy the dining experience.

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LlanferPG . 2019-03-03

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I wrote a less than complimentary review of this St Andrews eatery in October, but since my husband and I were staying at the hotel this week, we were invited to try the restaurant again by Kevin, the new bistro manager.

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paulizizziloulou . 2019-02-21

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There were 7 of us for Sunday lunch and we couldn’t have been more impressed. Kevin and his team were exceptionally welcoming and also made a special effort with the toddler in our group which was much appreciated. The food was delicious, unfortunately a couple of desserts were finished but we very much enjoyed the other options! Would recommend as excellent value for money!

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N8547TAcatherineg . 2019-02-11

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We eat in St andrews every saturday. and we rotate round 5 or 6 places and this restaurant is relatively new to us. This is the second time we have eaten here ( on saturday)and to be honest this is a marvellous place to eat. the food is excellent , the service is first class. we were served by an exceptionally nice young man called Ryan who was polite ,courteous and couldnt do enough for us. The maitre d was excellent and this will now become one our regular places. food first class . I cant fault it and highly recommend. Its also beautifully decorated and is an absolute joy. How on earth this sits so low down on trip advisor is beyond me way better than that

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hamishaudrey . 2019-02-10

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Starters were very good,main courses were a bit dissapointing. Breakfast I am afraid was dry and overcooked.

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HeleneChaumette . 2019-02-01

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Tenía un almuerzo de domingo encantador. La mesa del mercado es particularmente impresionante, cargada de carnes frías, paté y mariscos. El personal era muy eficiente y muy acogedor y servicial. Éramos 8 y todos estábamos muy contentos con nuestras opciones. Hermosa vista desde el comedor hacia el paseo marítimo.

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Snooks56 . 2019-01-27

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On a Sunday night in January in St Andrews a few of the restaurants are shut but this is open and is a great choice. Food was great, wine was fab and the staff were really friendly. Highly recommended

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Jellybean29928 . 2019-01-07

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Stayed in this hotel on boxing day.

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. 2018-12-29

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Service from start to finish was first class. Waiting staff, mostly provided by Kevin, were attentive but not in your face. We were on a Groupon deal for dinner so you are always a bit apprehensive about what the quality of the food will be like, but it was faultless - my husband is a great salt and pepper lover, but none was required! We had a table set in the bay window with a lovely view over the West Sands.

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miket032007 . 2018-12-14

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Very average menu. Poor quality ingredients. Exceptionally long wait (45 minutes for our pudding). School boy errors in the presentation of vegetables.

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WishUWereHere13 . 2018-11-30

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Disfrutamos de un almuerzo relajante con una hermosa vista al mar. Nos saludó y nos sirvió Sue quien nos dio una cálida bienvenida y nos ofreció una selección de mesas en el restaurante. Elegimos del menú de almuerzo de precio fijo de tres platos y todas nuestras opciones llegaron a la mesa bien presentadas y sabrosas. En particular, el plato de raviolis de calabaza vegetariana estaba delicioso. El equilibrio de sabores en este plato era maravilloso y un crédito para el chef Grant. Fue nuestra primera visita al Hotel du Vin street Andrews, pero definitivamente no será la última.

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Jagmure . 2018-11-01

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Stayed in the hotel and had great breakfasts. Plenty of variety from cerial to hot cooked breakfast . Dinner menu also had good variety tasty and not overpriced.

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denisglen . 2018-10-26

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Visitamos aquí para el almuerzo durante la semana. Todos los demás parecían estar tomando el té de la tarde con cupones. Teníamos mejillones y el guiso de pescado. Estuvo bien. Lo peor estaba esperando nuestras bebidas! ¡20 minutos por 1 copa de champagne y una cerveza! El servicio fue muy lento!

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Interiorsgirl2018 . 2018-10-21

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Comemos regularmente en el restaurante del Hotel du Vin en Bristol y también hemos comido en el bistró de York. La comida y el ambiente fueron divinos en ambos, así que reservamos una mesa en el bistró de la calle Andrews para un regalo de cumpleaños, con altas expectativas.

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paulizizziloulou . 2018-10-04

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My wife and I had a voucher for a 3 course lunch with champagne here. The choice was somewhat limited but the food was very good.

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Alan C . 2018-09-19

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I was walking past this establishment and thought fantastic location with a good chain of restaurants, I’ll book a table and really looked forward to it. The sunset and view of the west sands perfect, the location superb, restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere that unfortunately spills over to the staff. Having ordered a salad as a starter the poor waiter must have got terribly confused. Starters were served apart from my salad, when I asked where it was, he came back 5 mins later to tell me “someone is working on your salad” Well the mental imagery I had in the following 10 minutes was quite something. The salad eventually arrived, then the main courses. My advice is go for the view and try and ignore the service. The food is what I cook at home , certainly no better.

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jslf29 . 2018-08-29

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Nice place for a 'treat' - lovely table by the window, interactive staff and a great view - if only we could have eaten the latter. I don't mind paying for good grub but when bread, veg and spuds are all 'extras' (and apparently even dressing for the side salad) it all gets a bit much. Mussels were inedible (stringy and stretched out like Copydex, rather than coming away in tasty succulent little pillows) and the Tartare tasted reasonable but (apologies to the bovine concerned) a tad gristly, which suggests the kind of mince better for a long slow cook. The liver, for the main course, was fine but the gravy - and sorry to be so picky here but please know I have not complained in years - was a tad Bisto in origin and not some superb reduced number. I had the aubergine bake, which would have been great if the aubergine had been cooked a bit more (we're not talking al dente here, just uncooked) and the sauce resembled packet soup slightly less. At this point we gave up, although something that looked like Eton Mess (nothing to do with politics) or could have been a witty little Knickerbocker number, looked promising. We did get refunded for the mussels but felt we could not say anything else as the staff were great. I can only assume, since the food when last sampled a couple of years ago was good, that Monday night is just not the night to go. I don't like to be harsh but honesty you had to be there to appreciate just what was on offer. A great shame for them and us - it was meant to be a lovely treat.

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270diana . 2018-08-28

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We have revisited the Hotel du Vin Restaurant for a discounted Voucher Champagne Lunch. To be honest, the last time in April this year we were very disappointed in the food but this time was excellent. New Chef and a new team in the Restaurant. Alan seems to be the Maitre d' and he is a real personality. You do not get many of them around these days and I was in the hotel management for over 40 years!. Sue and the rest of the team were also attentive and helpful. Service was prompt. The food was excellent. We both chose the same dishes ( choice of 3 on each course ) from the Prix Fixe menu. Bayonne Ham with Melon, Saute of Chicken Basquaise was very hot, tasty and substantial along with some plain boiled rice and an excellent sauce with peppers and black olives. Freshly cooked chicken. The sweet was a rich Chocolate Mousse with lightly whipped cream on top....delicious! Value for money was great and we have a second voucher booked for late September and we look forward to repeating the Lunch. Well done all at Hotel du Vin. we have seen the rooms....they are great but we did not stay

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Eric B . 2018-08-09

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This was our second time for the Sunday lunch at Hotel De Vin in St Andrews and I was really looking forward to it as the first time has been really good. The waiting staff were excellent and I have no complaints on that score. Friendly and efficient. The cold buffet starter course was also excellent with no complaints whatsoever. However the roast beef was, sadly, tough as old boots. I literally could not cut it let alone eat it. My fellow diners felt the same although theirs wasn’t quite as tough as mine. If only the waitress hadn’t recommended it then most of us probably would have opted for something else! I didn’t want to send it back as there was 8 of us and that always causes such a delay and hassle and would have brought down the tone of what was a celebratory Birthday lunch. My sister also ordered the omelette Arnold Bennet as my mother has had the same on the previous occasion and it had been truly superb. The two could not be compared and my sister could not eat it. I would not describe it as an omelette. It was more of a tasteless and burnt Yorkshire pudding. I really would expect a chef to be able to rustle up an omelette. Surely that’s a basic cooking skill held by most people ?! A great great pity and I would think twice about returning or, if I do, I would stick to what my nephew had, a burger , as that seemed to be fine and surely a chef cannot go wrong with that. Or can they?!! What a shame as I had really been looking forward to the lunch given that the last occasion had been so good.

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Bessie248 . 2018-08-07

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El bacalao con lentejas muy rico y el stake tartar excelentemente preparado, buena selección de vinos. Precios razonables para la calidad del restaurante. Buena opción.

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Claudio B . 2018-07-17

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Was expecting more of this restaurant. It feels very formatted and the staff, whilst friendly, weren’t quite up to the mark. The food was ok but not exceptional and the waiting staff seemed unable to deal with any requests for anything not strictly on the menu.

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sc0ttie2007 . 2018-07-04

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Stopped in a couple weeks ago on Friday evening, most places were packed because of graduation and we were stopping by St. Andrews on the way to our lodging a little farther south to get a taste of the town before exploring further the next few days. We were happy to get in, had a great table with superb view of the Firth. It was not particularly busy and it just seemed like it took forever to order, get food and then had to track someone down so we could pay. Never had the feeling any one person was our server and took away from the experience a bit. Having said that, we were all tired from a long day driving and touring and maybe they just sensed that and were giving us a little space, lol. Again, food was excellent.

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hawkeyes4 . 2018-07-04

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Just off the Old Course The Scores overlooking the sea, a gem of a hotel and restaurant await. The staff were charming and the facilities lovely! The graduation menu we had was amazing too. Fresh beautifully cooked food and a good wine selection.

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Bev F . 2018-07-01

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Lovely views over the bay and the links in the distance. The menu was varied and good value. The staff coped quite well with 16 of us all together!

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maggie9 . 2018-05-30

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A beautiful day and a lovely meal. Thanks for the welcome and excellent, friendly service to Hervé and the restaurant staff, Sue and Nicky!

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PortiaDundee . 2018-05-26

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Had a wonderful Sunday Lunch with friends. The food was delicious and the service great. Sue in particular couldn't of been more accommodating and helpful. She is an asset to the Hotel du Vin in St Andrews and could not of been more charming and helpful

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K M . 2018-05-07

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We popped into the Bistro for lunch as the menu looked attractive.

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Nigel D . 2018-03-31

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We were delighted with our meals and with the service. Nice decour and good atmosphere and we would go back for a lunch or dinner in the future.

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John Campbell H . 2018-03-25

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We had a disappointing experience at this bistro. Poor customer service and a lack lustre meal. Dining room was very quiet but it still took 10 mins to prepare a table in the window for two people. We were left sitting in the reception area...

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Rosemary01234 . 2018-03-25

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Myself and a friend visited last Sunday for lunch and OMG it was amazing!!! £24.95 for 4 courses so also a bargain; Delicious soup to start then you can help yourself to The Market Table with Shellfish, Mussels, Salmon, Home-made Pates, Bread, Salad Stuffs and...

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sooziebloo . 2018-03-24

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To add some details to other reviews, our waiter came in the middle of our mains and asked if everything was fine. I nodded yes because I don't want to begin a gastronomic dialogue with my mouth full. But now I can say that -...

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carbill2015 . 2018-03-15

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I was treated to the champagne lunch and it didn’t disappoint. We requested the large window table and got sat there - best seat in the house with great views. I ordered the mushrooms for starter. They were gorgeous and the bread was so soft,...

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kerry c . 2018-02-25

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Usually the dining experience here or in other Hotel du Vin is very good but I have marked it as average. The dauphinoise was as dry as a Turkish wrestlers jockstrap. They were very short staffed and the dinner took 2 hours

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Pinkhill . 2018-02-07

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Received a gift of afternoon tea for hotel du vin and, as this is a lovely hotel in St Andrews,...

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Ruth K . 2018-02-04

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Thank heavens we had this lunch on a deal and didn’t pay full price ! The French onion soup was...

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WanderingScot_11 . 2018-02-02

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We had Itison voucher for a Champagne lunch. When booking i asked for a window table if possible as it...

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borthwickdene . 2018-01-27

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This is our third visit to Bistro du Vin. And, unfortunately, each visit has been disappointing (the only reason we...

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Islingtonresident13 . 2018-01-21

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Had a brilliant afternoon tea here. The afternoon tea consisted of pastries served first then scones, cakes and candy floss.

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Alisha G . 2018-01-09

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We decided to go for afternoon tea, and so after trying to book at a number of venues in St Andrews that were unable to accommodate our late notice request, we were really pleased to find that the Hotel Du Vin were able to offer us a booking for afternoon tea for two, particularly at such short notice.

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EllieMa28 . 2017-12-30

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