Chater's in Uttlesford

This place is very popular atm and has quite a buzz. There is much that is right i.e. the atmosphere, the service and the quality of the food; unfortunately, for the portion sizes, the food is overpriced imho as are the drinks. Furthermore, on top of the already overprices, there is a 12.5% service charge. Don't get me wrong, I like the place but feel that perhaps, once the Grace Dent effect has died down, this venue might struggle.

On analysis and reflection I’d have to say we enjoyed our visit and the experience and left happy. Similar thoughts however as many have discerned as to costing and portions which make it pricey and then there’s a service charge to boot. The staff were very attentive and one didn’t have to wait for food or drinks but getting the bill sorted was slow. Considering it was very busy we got well looked after. Interesting and eclectic food but felt a bit taken advantage of. For instance a slice of sourdough and butter with our pate (£8) was inadequate so we asked for more which came in the form or a wedge of focaccia at £3.95 extra. Wine by the (sherry size ) glass at £8 I felt needed to be exceptional but it was nearly undrinkable. Similarly sized Chardonnay chilled beyond flavour at £10. Coffees good and cakes very nice and better priced. Great to see something different in our town but you are paying dearly for the vibe here despite it getting a national review recently.

This place is such good fun, full of goodies. Great pasta, cakes, desserts. Cant recommend highly enough - best in to own

Marvellous lunch for four, dog friendly and most hospitable. All home-made and presented food from the focaccia, butter and pasta to the sweets and sauces. The ham hock had all the wonderful flavours of the Lincolnshire delicacy of Stuffed Chine and the pasta dishes were amazing. Eat elsewhere at your peril.

The food was nice.. portions very pricey . I left still feeling I could have eaten more ( we had 7 dishes between three of us! ) drinks are extortionate..£9.00 for a gin and tonic. But my real bug bear was two things.. firstly no cash accepted at all. Secondly the 12% service charge added .. we are not in America where service charge makes up for poor wages and I would not go back on these points. Expensive night out.

Amazing setting, 11/10 service and delicious food. They have really smashed it. This is our 6th time here and each time we love it as much as the last. You’re made to feel very comfortable and welcome from the off. The selection of drinks is very versatile and the food menu always knocks it out the park. We can’t wait to go back!

Feelings are mixed. Dearly wanted to love it and the first impression of the environment and enthusiastic waiting staff was positive. But, after the initial excitement of that, the coffee pecorino cubes, which felt genuinely innovative, and a delicious sausage circle, there was a sense that this was style over substance, and at a cost. A £6 grape juice spritz and three thin slices of tomato on top of a small allowance of tonnato probably say it all. So too, the incredibly over-salted Carbonara, which we all felt the effect of the morning after, and a tiramisu that had a gritty sponge in it rather than traditional lady fingers. That sponge, which had the air of leftovers, could also have done with some (or more) Marsala. Overall, at a cost of close to £150 including service for two adults, two children, it makes us ponder whether we’d return. At the current time, probably not.

Booked a table for 4 for a birthday meal - had heard so many good things from friends and it didn’t disappoint- loved the sharing plates for starters - gorgeous drinks (took 2 cans of negroni to share after our walk home - wow- really special! Perfect home made pasta and great desserts too. We’ll be back!

We went for dinner and enjoyed all the food & drink. We had their small plates (burrata, pecorino with honey and coffee, fresh bread with burnt butter and gordal olives), fresh pasta dishes (bucatini carbonara and bigoli alla nerano), natural wine (white and rosé), desserts (tiramisu and Happy Endings ice cream sandwich), Vault aperitivo and Wood Street coffee. It’s a fantastic setting and service was friendly and welcoming. Such a great vibe!

Delicious modern local food and great staff in a relaxed setting. Casual coffee/lunch or a swankier dinner with house-made spirits. Takes Saffron Walden into the 21st century.

After rave reviews elsewhere I’m really struggling to see what it’s all about - coffee and cakes maybe but supper was abysmal! After struggling to get a reso we were sat by a very friendly waitress…. Then it went wrong. A bread basket was literally one piece of bread cut in half and a finger of focaccia. We went for pasta, which was served on a saucer… and the pecorino serving was laughable. The pasta certainly didn’t seem to be home cooked and whilst we appreciate it is tapas esk….. you would be up in the £100’s to depart satiated and elsewhere for the price of a plate of pasta - you get a plate of pasta, not a pasta tapas. In HMO be very cautious of the amazing Guardian review - they must have known they were coming! Credit where it’s due - the coffee is good.

Brilliant independent restaurant celebrating locally sourced produce. Simple menu which aims not to overwhelm or over complicate. Service was spot on and the staff were great. It’s hard to not walk away with smile on your face talking about how good the experience was.

First visit to this hidden gem didn't dissapoint. An imaginative menu showcasing artisan produce. Small plates options were well priced with some unusual flavour combinations that really worked. The friendly team are clearly passionate about what what they do, their enthusiasm is right there in every morsel, I could quite happily have eaten my way through the entire menu! Decor is a laid back, comfortable cocoon. Tables are well spaced, lighting & music at just the right level.