Based on 413 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 413 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 425 in 482 in Chichester
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Polite and accommodating manager. Cheerful and helpful servers. Great food. Exemplary service. Highly recommend the afternoon tea. Great tea selection.
Luke Noble . 2023-12-28
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Booked an afternoon tea here for myself & 3 others for 28/12/23. Booked & paid for online via CFT site before today's event. I got sent a text reminder including a link to my e-tickets for today. The Minerva Bar is on the first floor via stairs or lift. QR codes needed on arrival. We got seated & advised any drinks outside of the included tea were extra (which I assumed anyway). English breakfast tea in teapots arrived along with a selection of 4 different finger sandwiches, sausage rolls with caramelised onion, a variety of both sweet & savoury scones & 3 types of petit fours to finish. The waiting staff popped over periodically to ask if we needed anything (we topped up both teapots & milk at no extra cost). I've only ever attended the Chichester festival theatre & it's cafe previously (opposite), nothing I've seen has been in the Minerva theatre, so this was my first time here. I understand that sometimes you can have a pre theatre meal here (I'm assuming there's more info on the CFT site regarding this). On this occasion the bar was open specifically for the afternoon tea of which there was us plus 3-4 other tables, so I can't comment if usually it's more busy/noisy. If it wasn't dark you could probably see the theatre opposite & the green open space. There's a large pay to park car park a short walk away. You pay up to 8pm. Cards taken. Not appropriate to take photos on this occasion as took the "older generation" out with us to eat. Lovely few hours out.
Anita McBride . 2023-12-28
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We weren’t expecting very much to be honest, and certainly the reception was fairly offhand. After rejecting the poorly placed table, which had been booked a couple of weeks before, we were able to secure a table near the window, which was much more pleasant. After the unfortunate impression given by the Reception lady, some body standing in from one of the offices, I believe, the members of the young staff were extremely pleasant and attentive. A particular mention for Coral, who was especially helpful. We decided to have three courses as we had plenty of time before the matinee. I started with smoked a mackerel rillettes, I liked the idea of the confit of beetroot. Which sadly turned out to be three of the tiniest cubes of ordinary beetroot I should imagine it possible to cut, a leaf or two of chicory and a slice of cucumber surrounding a small heap of mackerel. No toast not even a single slice of sour dough. How is one to eat it? I asked and was told that if I required bread it was an extra £4 for a roll. The main course was ‘roast sirloin of beef’ - sounds good? Two slices of pallid pinkish edible but tasteless long cooked meat - sous vide? Quite repellent. I ate a token amount but could not bring myself to make more of an effort. My companion chose better with the grilled sea bass which looked and apparently tasted delicious. My bad choice, even though not so keen on fish anything would have been better than that pallid tasteless ‘beef’. The lemon posset to follow was acceptable. A small selection of wine by the glass, but well chosen. Around £40 or so each. Not a meal to remember with pleasure.
bizgen . 2023-11-12
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Pre show dinner so expectations not high since time is limited. However, we all thought menu choices were good and the food was well presented and delicious. Having slated the restaurant under Field and Fork’s tenure, we are now looking forward to returning at future shows.
Skippy50 . 2023-08-29
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We booked the Minerva Bar and Grill space for a wake for my mother who had recently passed in late April. Her love of the theatre meant this was a perfect venue. From when I made the first phone call to the delivery of service; Amanda was amazing. She interpreted my needs very well which lead to seamless delivery of service - outstanding service. All of the staff on the day, including Hugo the manager were just brilliant. Attentive and kind, nothing too much trouble. Our guests commented on the food, and service of all the staff, and all of our needs were met beautifully. Would definitely recommend.
Joanna W . 2023-05-26
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Back here for a post matinee dinner, last of the festival run for 2022. This time our meal for five was better than when we visited earlier in the summer. We all enjoyed the food, even going the whole hog with three courses which at around £32 a head was good value. Service was much improved too this time round with a different set of friendly enthusiastic young staff. Restaurant was busy but with a good atmosphere.
Whinbrook . 2022-10-22
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After visiting the theatre for a matinee performance in the main theatre on the 11th August l had booked a table for 7 in the Minerva Bar and Grill. Booking for a table in the Brasserie was not an option on that day. Our friends and l had dined there on previous occasions and we had always been pleased with our meal. I need to tell you that we were all disappointed with what was on offer and completed a feed back form expressing our views. The first problem was the complete lack of choice on the main menu…a meat burger or a vegetarian burger. The waitress even had to check with the kitchen that there were actually any vegetarian burgers and this was at 6.00pm. The reply was that there were just two. The quality of these was not of a high standard and neither was the meat burger. As the burger option didn’t appeal to my husband or two of our friends we chose the smoked salmon sharing platter which we found to be a very small amount for two at the high price charged. We didn’t bother with desserts. I must say here that the service throughout was good. We have been regular patrons of the theatre for many years and have enjoyed meals before and after performances. I have been informed that the option to dine in the Bar and Grill is not available at the moment for ‘operational reasons’ The standard of entertainment at Chichester Festival Theatre is recognised as being of the highest quality and l am afraid that our dining experience doesn’t match up to that. I don’t think that we will be tempted to dine here again.
PortsmouthTravelbug . 2022-09-03
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Lovely surroundings But very poor menu Will not return.
Roemary Donohoe . 2022-08-29
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We attempted to book the Ivy to try it but it was full so we reverted to our usual fall back, the restaurants at the theatre where we've usually had a good meal. This time it was not so good. The menu read well but in reality fell short. One of the starters included sliced peaches which sounded a good foil for the other more savoury ingredients. However, it was like eating a potato, hard and tasteless peach slices - yuk. The main courses were disappointing but the salmon seemed passable to those of our party who ordered it. Single desert order was forgotten about and another starter was brought instead! It eventually it arrived after chasing the staff. It wasn't worth the wait! Usually the service here is excellent, friendly and willing. This time it was lazy and careless. The musical, Crazy For You was truly excellent which had us in a good mood so we overlooked these short comings - this time.
Whinbrook . 2022-07-25
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The restaurant is attractive and has a lovely outlook. However that's where the attraction ends.im vegan and had one choice fair enough but it was tasteless.aubergine that was not cooked properly and was tough wrapped around a pepper mixture which was tasteless and over cooked slimes cous cousin.very disappointing over priced .one if thestaff who showed us our seats lacked 3people skills will not be returning
susan ridgewell . 2022-07-03
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We visited The Brassiere for a pre-theatre meal. The staff were all very young, but service was excellent and the food was delicious. We were served by Jayleece and she was great. We look forward to returning as we watch other shows during the season.
sa1gon . 2022-06-06
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Had dinner here after a matinee performance of The Taxidermist's Daughter (not Chichester's best). Good if small menu which figures if you are attending a performance. Our group was happy with all their choices, tasty, nicely presented by charming helpful youthful staff. One main course portion was noticeably smaller than the rest served (same dish) but we evened it out (someone should have checked it before leaving the kitchen) and bread was extortionately charged for (we should have passed on that really). Otherwise all good. Place was comfortably busy with a well shod Chichester crowd (this restaurant has increased prices since last visit but £33+/- for three courses with out drinks is still not too bad). Wonder what will happen when The Ivy eventually opens - will custom gravitate to there despite being less conveniently located?!
Whinbrook . 2022-04-24
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My wife and I ate at the Brasserie last night before a terrific play at the Festival theatre. This will definitely not be repeated in future! Firstly we ordered two IPA beers and 2 courses from a limited menu. The waitress was charming. The beers arrived within about 1 minute but we're not the beers ordered but a blonde lager instead. These were changed but not the glasses which should have been 500 ml matching the beer. Within another two minutes the food arrived. Both of our plates were extremely hot with lukewarm, no doubt microwaved, food. The pulled lamb with herb crust had no crust, served with pearl barley and root vegetables, was served with two tiny heritage carrots which were so undercooked I was unable to even put a fork in them to cut them. The second 'root' vegetable was baby leek also lukewarm and undercooked. The lamb looked totally unappetising but tasted reasonable. If it had been hot and more freshly cooked may have been more pleasant. My wife had smoked haddock on top of mashed potatoes and wilted greens with a creamy whole grain mustard sauce. It also was served on an extremely hot plate but the food was vaguely warm and had clearly also just been microwaved and quite dried out. The desert and cheese platter were both fine although the Sussex blue cheese incredibly strong and pungent. When the bill arrived had been overcharged as two deserts of lemon posset had been charged for instead of one. This was quickly rectified when I noticed it, but should never happen! I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Poor food , at high prices, and enormous inattention to detail. The waiting staff were charming, the chef might try a different profession! Robert and Niki
niknakpaddywhack . 2022-04-24
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Excellent food and service! Cannot fault the staff - only one down side that it can be very noisy - but staff was helpful to move the table for us! Definitely come back!
Van Thanh E . 2022-02-23
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This place has a very limited menu, with 3 'specials' for each show. The offer yesterday was Steak, Moules or Gnocchi. No 'middle of the road' food like chicken or salmon. We ordered a starter crab crumpet. The first one had circles of blue mould on the bottom! It was replaced but even then it was cold and uninspiring. The service was chaotic, funny to watch orders being turned away time and again but it's not what you're paying for in a place like this. Our main courses were delayed by 25 minutes as the order hadn't gone to the kitchen properly. The panna cotta was like rubber and when you're paying £7.50 for it, I expect better. And then to add insult to injury we were overcharged. The front of house staff are lovely but the 'chef' has created an apparently fancy menu at extortionate prices which they don't appear to have the skill to deliver. Even the drinks prices are inflated - a 200ml (mixer size) diet coke is £2.75 (or £13.75 a litre!). If it wasn't for the front of house staff I would rate the place terrible. I certainly won't be going again.
Sara T . 2021-09-24
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We chose to dine here before seeing The Beauty Queen of Linnane, which was on in the theatre. We didn't want a large meal, so chose accordingly. My wife had the haddock fish cake and I had a crab crumpet. We both had a lemon posset dessert. All looked and tasted fine. The food was served quickly, but in no way were we rushed. Service was excellent.
Robert N . 2021-09-11
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Excellent food and service under considerable pressure for the staff. Very reasonable cost and delightful young staff who could not do enough to help. Most impressed and we will go again aiming to sit down at 5.45 rather than 6.00 pm to allow time for coffee etc before the performance at 7.30 Our mistake -- not theirs!!
Martyn S . 2021-09-04
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Restaurant does not accept cash, which is fine, but there should be a notice saying this when you enter. Restaurant also does not accept Amex. 12% service charge automatically added to bill. Very small choice on menu. Portions on the small side, especially Eton Mess. Lamb was poor quality, but chicken nice. We felt rush through the mean and had 3 courses and coffee in under an hour.
leeuklondon . 2021-08-29
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Quoting from the menu "The Lamb Rump of South Downs Lamb, Harissa Couscous, Wilted Spinach and Chickpea Hummus", which is being served now (August 2021) is full of sinew and hard to eat. I discussed this with the manager who was brilliant, she said that they had had trouble with the supply of lamb and from my experience, they have not fixed it. My response to her was that they should use a better quality of meat, but I doubt that they will do that because of cost. I was given 50% discount on the cost of the lamb course, so it pays to give feedback on the spot. Everything else was brilliant except the automatic 12% service charge which I hate.
Chris S . 2021-08-28
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Ate here before an evening performance at the theatre. I wasn’t sure whether our 5.00pm booking would mean we could linger or be moved on quickly. At first I thought it was the latter as service was rushed but it turned out you can have...
Bro44 . 2021-08-22
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very good meal before the performance, just the right size of portions so no indigestion during the show! good service although never sure who our server was each time we had a different one, all very cheerful though!
robinandelizabethasb . 2021-08-21
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The staff were very helpful and as one of our party was delayed waited for us to order. I had the Asian trout meal but it was not very filling, it needed some rice to be included in the dish. The restaurant is very convenient for the theatre especially as it was raining.
Celia Berrett . 2021-08-20
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Whoever is now behind this restaurant has completely turned it around. The staff are genuinely friendly, the atmosphere is great and the food is superb. The dishes feel like they are freshly made which even some highly regarded restaurants I've eaten at don't always manage. I would suggest having the full three courses because the portion sizes are not huge. The dishes are creatively done without being so esoteric as to be offputting. The main courses are slightly better than the desserts, but that is only because the main courses are surprisingly excellent. Overall a great experience, and it's pretty good value too. And I'd recommend eating there even if you're not going to the theatre afterwards.
Adam Silton . 2021-08-09
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We were pleased to see that the brasserie was still applying social distancing and requiring masks when moving about. All staff also wore masks at all times. The restaurant was clearly very popular and they must be looking forward to being able to fill all...
Elizabeth V . 2021-07-30
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I had not booked, so took the chance to get a table before South Pacific. Their were a number of free tables but the restaurant was busy. But their was plenty of staff…here, there, everywhere, up, down, turnaround, pick a bale of cotton. I had...
OdieUK . 2021-07-22
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This must have been the first week that the restaurant had been open, post COVID. There was no choice, there was only the Brasserie available. The service was excellent and the food was excellent, on the whole. The only item we weren't keen on was...
sa1gon . 2021-07-10
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We booked the restaurant for a post-show meal. Upon arrival you are given a paper menu but have to order and pay via an app. We ordered the pies and two glasses of wine. After 30 minutes we asked where the wine was. The duty...
Lee G . 2020-11-02
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Good meal with two adults and two 10 year olds
David Percy . 2020-01-20
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It used to be 10%, now it is 12%. I think it is a bad idea to impose a service charge automatically on all bills. Yes it can be removed, but I am sure the majority of people who don't winge as much as me...
Chris S . 2020-01-04
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Food and service was excellent. The beef I had was perfectly cooked and the caramel tart was exquisite. Whole family was happy!
L3343NDsamd . 2019-11-23
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A convenient and comfortable pre-show dining experience with an excellent light meal and interval drinks.
Peter French . 2019-10-16
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Our first visit so apart from the website pictures it was difficult to know what to expect. We were greeted pleasantly and quickly shown to our table - there was a nice buzzy atmosphere. The drinks order was taken promptly and we were give additional...
Chris F . 2019-09-08
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Very poor standard of cooking. Menu does not match the plates of food that arrived- salmon en croute was cooked salmon with a slice of toasted white bread on top! Tomato salsa was three cherry tomatoes chopped in half, ham hock with pickled egg came...
Sallygally . 2019-09-07
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Food was tasteless and overpriced for portion size. Service however was prompt. Will not be revisiting
Margaret Watford . 2019-08-28
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Three of us went to eat before the show at the Chichester Festival Theatre. The starter portions were very small. My son's lamb main course was fatty and tough- he really didn't enjoy it. Vegetables were an extra cost. I objected to 12.5% service charge...
anthony19482014 . 2019-08-27
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A lovely environment and location and good attentive service but overpriced and poor quality food.Bread served was not seem to be fresh and the following main courses were of a very low standard. In this delightful environment ,within the theatre grounds, it's just not good...
Ben Z . 2019-08-23
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If you're going to the CFT or Minerva, you are rather a hostage to fortune as regards dining beforehand, as both theatres are in a park somewhat far removed from other decent restaurants. I previously visited the Brasserie 5 years ago, when I was last...
fitzy73 . 2019-08-16
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Having a meal/drink before or after a show is a good idea as they will make sure that you finish your meal on time. The food is excellent and you can have as many courses as you want . We had a sharing board which...
Chris B . 2019-08-14
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3 stars is a bit mean perhaps 3 1/2, it’s very good for pre theatre would not bother otherwise. What we had was good but portions very small for the price. However it is a pleasant meal all the staff very polite & served well...
Lola008 . 2019-08-01
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My family and I had a pre-theatre meal on 30/07 and the whole experience was nothing less than outstanding. The waiter service was polite and attentive without being intrusive. The quality of the food was first class. I had the sirloin steak with peppercorn sauce...
E457JAnw . 2019-07-31
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On the face of it the Brasserie, just across from the main CFT, is an ideal place to have a pre theatre dinner. The décor is pleasant and the service was good but there the compliments end. The menu is limited but wide enough for...
Join8 . 2019-07-31
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Food prepared well and promptly served by pleasant staff. Couldn't fault anything.
Matthew Deeble . 2019-06-19
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My wife and I had a disappointing dinner on Saturday evening. My wife had the potted salmon salmon starter, which was tiny pieces of salmon in a runny sauce, followed by the salmon special, where the bearnaise sauce was served cold for some reason. I...
WestSussex25 . 2019-06-17
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My wife and I had lunch here prior to a matinee at the theatre. As usual the restaurant is convivial with very good service. The food is generally good if overpriced but my main disappointment was the lack of vegetables with the main course. The...
jaycee1971 . 2019-06-07
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A lovely meal - a special treat and yes not the cheapest but lovely all the same. Waiters were helpful and attentive but with the tables crammed in, not very personal but I guess they try to accommodate as many as possible before shows as...
CatieGuide . 2019-05-26
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Three of us we seeing a play at Chichester and decided to book into the restaurant for a pre-show meal. It's also encouraged on the website for the theatre. Total cost for 3 people was £113! Bread for 2 people was £6. Although the menu...
GingerCamden . 2019-05-24
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This review refers to the brasserie upstairs. We like the brasserie and have used it many times, but found on this occasion feeling little let down by the food and to a certain extent the service. Our drinks arrived pretty quickly as did the olives...
Philclem . 2019-05-22
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Great for a pre-show meal if you're seeing a show at Chichester Festival Theatre. Speedy and very efficient service from the young friendly team, the food was great and freshly cooked despite the fast service. I had the Hoggett which was cooked perfectly and my...
Rach9292 . 2019-05-22
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In fairness the service was excellent. My husband enjoyed his lamb dinner but the portions were small and somewhat pretentious. My vegan dinner was frankly disappointing severed Luke warm and mostly carrot. I think they could have made a better effort. However the sparking wine...
Claire C . 2019-05-18
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It’s startlingly predictable with fast service, lots of atmosphere, unusual riffs on familiar dishes and at a fairly modest price. The best place to eat for the theatre if it’s pouring with rain. You need to book as it’s usually chock-a-block.
X8085XIalanf . 2019-05-17
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Very disappointed with this eatery. Wife had Butterfly Chicken Caesar which was basically two pieces of chicken and a large lump of Lettice at £16.50. Burger was ok, but a burger, few fries and some shredded cabbage at £15.95 was over the top. Get a much better meal at Purchases Chichester.
Alan Frew . 2019-05-17
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At first sight it all looks very promising, ideal for a post matinee performance meal before heading home. As we’d enjoyed a very nice lunch in the Theatres cafe before the performance, ( run buy same catering company) we were looking forward to a lovely...
blueswiftskies . 2019-05-05
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This review refers to the Brasserie restaurant at the Festival Theatre only. This establishment caters for the pre-performance trade, and seems to be very popular (about 100 tables, all full). It opens for only a short time before a performance, and is very well run....
PAUL W . 2019-05-05
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Wow! Such a warm welcome, showed immediately to our seats, drinks came promptly, and the food wasn’t too far behind.. Really what a lovely meal, the bream was absolutely perfect as was my friends quinoa salad. Beautifully presented by well informed staff. The wine list...
621carleym . 2019-05-02
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We found service to be slow, different waiters/waitresses all the time, its was busy and we felt on some occasions the staff were ignoring you trying to catch their eye - it is far better to have one member of staff attending a table on...
janrN5904IQ . 2019-04-29
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The 2 stars given are a tribute to the charming waiter who served us on the 5th April prior to seeing Sir Ian McKellen. I am not given to complaining but having rung and booked the lunchtime slot I was not advised that the only...
Barmarosa . 2019-04-16
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The only reason this has even one star is because of the delightful waiter who maintained his composure in the face of a mass revolt by diners at this place on 5 April 2019. Apparently the bar/grill was officially closed but opened to feed theatre...
FlightyFeline . 2019-04-06
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Booked a table for pre theatre meal. Arrived at 5pm, waited as not quite ready to open, which was fine. We were shown to the table by a lovely young man who took our drinks order and gave us a board with a menu attached....
LorraineB41ley . 2019-04-06
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It was a limited menu, which is often good, because the chef focuses on what they can do well. But it also meant that there was not much on offer for veggies and vegans. I had the steak, which was a bit chewy. And the...
markco2018 . 2019-02-16
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Brasserie on ground floor & Mezzanine one floor up; on last visit were serving near identical & limited choice menus which was disappointing. Food is usually pretty good, wide selection of drinks, service mainly by students & can sometimes be over keen. Good ambience
Stephen Charles S . 2019-02-15
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I think the 1 star is too generous. Food did arrive very quickly which probably why it was tasteless.
Antony Waller . 2019-02-14
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Second time we have visited Minerva Brasserie for pre theatre meal. Thought we would try again even tgough previos experience left us feeling underwhelmed. Charged £2.50 for bread we had to ask for to go with soup. Who doesnt provide bread with soup these days?...
Simon P . 2019-01-27
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Surroundings good .staff polite .could be more on the menu ...food good but small portions .if you want to see a show without traveling from a resterant this is the place to be ...on the expensive side .
mary m . 2019-01-22
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We booked for 5.30 to give us plenty of time before the show. We had the 3 course- celeriac soup to start (bread only as an extra), salmon for a main course and ginger pudding and ice cream for desert. We had a glass of...
BobH764 . 2019-01-04
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Well what can I say... The meal was served promptly and all three tasty courses were beautifully presented and served by extremely pleasant staff who were conscious of the fact that we had a show to see afterwards. Would happily return.
philip m . 2019-01-01
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The restaurant is trying to be upmarket with a fine dining experience but I’m afraid it misses the mark. The restaurant itself is lovely and well appointed, the staff are extremely smartly dressed and obviously well trained. The lunch menu today was very limited, expensive...
JackyK64 . 2018-12-29
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Have dined here on a few occasions (lunch and dinner) and have always been most impressed. VG menus and wine list, and very attentive service. Food always beautifully presented, invariably delicious and excellent value. Combined with a show in the CFT or Minerva Theatre, what...
869Keith . 2018-12-18
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Had eaten in The Brasserie 2 weeks earlier and found the service and menu much better than the Bar & Grill. The food was OK had the soup to start which was meant to be spicy which is definitely wasn't and lacked any form of...
jeremys480 . 2018-12-11
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We visited a few years ago and were disappointed, but thought we should try again. Most disappointing. I had a "hickory sirloin steak" which was very dry and flavourless. We won't rush back. Just cannot understand why such a good theatre persist with such poor...
MikeK929 . 2018-12-01
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Called in at no notice 2 hours before performance at Festival Theatre opposite. Obviously a popular place. Service by young waiting staff was first class and food was very reasonable.
Moggieplus4 . 2018-11-19
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We had a lovely pre theatre dinner, good food and service. A relaxed way to eat before a performance.
sailinghen . 2018-11-15
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The food is average but the convenience of the restaurant and the quick service make this an obvious choice for a theatre visit. The downstairs Brasserie has a different menu from the upstairs grill.
X8085XIalanf . 2018-11-14
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Six of us sat down in the early evening to eat before a show at the main theatre. The service was excellent from friendly staff and we were all impressed by the quality and inventiveness of the range of the dishes served.
malcolmb161 . 2018-11-09
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Convenient and speedy service at the theatre but often average food . If you have the time ..park your car and walk into town ..10-15 mins to one of chichester’s decent restaurants
Traveltone1 . 2018-10-30
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We went for a special lunch and dinner package around an Ayckbourne trilogy. We were pleasantly impressed. Writing this review as we think the one star one on the site is not fair and can give an inaccurate impression
Lawrence Williams . 2018-10-28
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This is a regular stop off for my wife and I before a theatre performance and once again we thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. The place was buzzing but even so the service was excellent and the food and drinks were too.
Steve T . 2018-10-09
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Having eaten in The Minerva Bar and Grill a couple of times in the summer when the food was good, some light choice of menu, well presented, we were naturally looking forward to the same standard of food the other evening. Sadly this was not...
wink49 . 2018-10-06
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We were away for a birthday weekend and wanted to make sure we had a good dinner before the show. The Bar and Grill was a great choice. Lovely food and genuinely superfast service meant we were in our seats with none of the fuss...
Simonr1295 . 2018-09-23
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There are two restaurants here. Downstairs is the Brasserie and upstairs is the Grill. The menus are slightly different. The food passes muster but the real reason for eating here is proximity to the theatres. It’s an efficient process and most convenient.
X8085XIalanf . 2018-09-22
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Great place for a pre theatre meal with a reasonable menu and wine selection. Service quick by pleasant staff
Paul B . 2018-09-13
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We had not booked as we were going to look around for.somewhere to have supper but having parked and having had a good meal on our last visit to the theatre decided to try our luck. We were found a nice table in the pleasant...
Sue M . 2018-09-06
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Four of us ate here before going to see Copenhagen. Staff were excellent and allowed us to take drinks outside so we could enjoy the last of the sun. The sharing platter starters were superb. The mains (poached salmon, mojito chicken and a vegetarian) all...
Nick C . 2018-09-03
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We booked the restaurant as a pre-theatre birthday treat and were very disappointed. Plus points first: Buzzy atmosphere, attentive and pleasant staff and swift service. Downsides: The starters were very small and unappetising, in particular the Rabbit terrine was insipid and rubbery and the sardines...
Elizabeth B . 2018-08-31
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We booked a pre-theatre table in the Brasserie restaurant, not the bar and grill -- necessary to ensure a table is available. They are geared up to finish everyone's meal before the theatre starts at 7.30. The staff are mainly young students, but very helpful...
Jack M . 2018-08-14
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This is a lovely place to have lunch before a show. There are friendly staff, nice decor, calm ambiance, and tasty food. There wasn't a large variety of options, but I was immensely satisfied with the tomato soup, which I found very delicious.
obordeaux . 2018-08-12
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Efficient yet welcoming service, food was excellent and beautifully presented and very pleasant surroundings.
SusieStar2 . 2018-08-09
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Efficient staff who looked and were the part. Superb wine. Food very good and although limited menu able to mix and match. Relaxed but classy atmosphere and decor.
HHOldham . 2018-08-08
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You have to book as the brasserie gets very busy pre theatre. They do nice gins- always a good choice. I had the sea bass which was over cooked but tasted ok. And we finished with a cheese plate of local cheeses which was nice.
AJMglobaltraveller . 2018-08-05
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Came here for a birthday treat for my dad. Food was absolutely marvellous, barring the vegan main for one member of our party - which wasn't vegan because there was halloumi on it, so that was changed and she was satisfied with the alternative. The...
tomisonfire . 2018-08-02
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The Minerva restaurant is adjacent to the Chichester Festival theatre. Friends I went with had eaten there before and recommended it. It did not disappoint. The food was excellent - lovely soft Sussex lamb well presented and a sardine starter, also very tasty. Just the...
563sue . 2018-07-26
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Surprisingly we managed to get a table here without booking, prior to seeing Me and My Girl. However when we looked through the menu there was very little that was dairy free and the chef's solution was to leave out the sauce for my chosen...
J D . 2018-07-26
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Good service, good food, with limited choice due to need to get service over before the performance.
tithe002 . 2018-07-20
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Had low expectations but the fare is surprisingly good! Even the sardine appetizer was well prepared and tasty. The only thing the location could use is less cucumber water and some more air flow as it can get rather hot during a sunny day. Had...
louish107 . 2018-07-15
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A smooth operation - we were served by a delightful student. The limited menu gave us plenty of choice and the meal was a perfect prelude to the play.
OxfordCorben . 2018-06-17
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Came here for dinner before seeing a play. Very impressed. Staff friendly and helpful. Food was served quickly and was very well presented. I had the salmon which was delicious and my friends had the chicken which was also very good. The bar was very...
sandra k . 2018-06-14
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Good food and not too unexpected price considering the location. Food served by charming staff. 2 courses fine for us. Smoked haddock and an asparagus and artichoke tart. Eton Tidy (parfait type) and Pimms sorbet. Out in plenty of time for the performance. Perfect
JaneEasom . 2018-06-12
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Three of us booked dinner before attending a play. The atmosphere was great and our table by the window was very inviting. Service was friendly and warm. The menu was seasonal and very pleasant to read! Dishes were described well and all were very inviting....
SteveJeffery . 2018-06-11
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We had previously eaten at The Brasserie downstairs, so decided to give The Minerva a go. Not sure if this is meant to be ‘posher’ but seemed pretty much on a par to us. Again, great food..we both had grilled radicchio with air dried ham...
JuliaQ123 . 2018-06-03
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We decided to eat at 'The Minerva Brassiere' more so for its convenience due to the inclement weather. We had not booked but were able to be accommodated. My partner and I opted for the 2 course option and quite frankly the food was awful....
Steven L . 2018-05-13
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We failed to book for a preshow supper but were found a table but informed that we would not be able to have 3 courses. In fact we just ordered a main each, a glass of wine and a beer. The food was excellent, the...
Sue M . 2018-05-10
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Nice place. fast service, food made quick, tasty and feel like good value, milkshakes are awesome here, staff keep it clean and tidy. Music was a bit loud, but that might just be me
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my bf went here and got food poisoning and i know a lot of people who have got food poisoning from here before
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¡Gracias a Shaun y al personal de la Fundición! Había más de veinte invitados y todo funcionó sin problemas. Ninguna petición fue ignorada y todas fueron más allá de todas nuestras expectativas. La comida era caliente , bien presentado y abundante ( con patatas extra asadas , salsa y verduras ) El personal era cortés y Shaun era un excelente anfitrión .