Chez Burton in North Hertfordshire

We just had a fantastic meal at Chez Burton. The small plates were all delicious and the service was friendly and kind. I particularly liked that it was explained exactly what was on each dish when it was served. Also props for not adding a service charge automatically, which made me happier in choosing to leave a larger tip for the excellent service. We sat in the front of the restaurant as you walk in. I must say that the bar area also looks fantastic and the cosy room behind that with the comfortable and beautiful looking furniture looks dreamy and we will 100% try that for an after dinner cocktail when we come back!

Excellent food, the small plates format is refreshingly different, and very friendly staff, The cocktails to start were very enjoyable

First time in the restaurant and wont be the last, food, service and atmosphere absolutely amazing

Couldn’t fault the food, could have been a better portion size tho for broccoli

Amazing food and the best cocktails I have ever had!!!!!

First visit and I’ll be back. Amazing food and for us 6 dishes between 2 of us definitely enough food. Favourite dish was a tossup between the Manchego croquettes and the cfc (sp?) chicken. The white wine with a pedro xiemez grape was unusual and a great find

The venue is good as was the premises- It really stops there. First the good points: Good wine list however ours was a bit warm and required a few requests for more ice and water in a bucket. Service was acceptable but not in keeping with the hype. The sitting area at the rear of the restaurant seemed cosy and somewhere where one could have a relaxed experience. The bar was impressive as a sight. The food, although reasonable was far too 'nouvelle' in portion size and at times left one feeling not just simply underwhelmed but wondering if Jeremy Beedle was going to jump out as it was a joke! I must also say, the difference we experienced in seasoning made one wonder if the head chef was actually there or simply left it to 'the boys and girls'. I'm afraid I cannot recommend this place in its current form. There are far more impressive places a few minutes drive from there.

I hoped I wouldn’t have write this review. I had asked that Jackie call me to discuss my meal on 5 July. As you didn’t call me I will now publicly air my complaint. I have eaten at Chez Burton 5 times. The first 3 visits were excellent. Visit 4 really wasn’t good, so I had hoped that on visit 5 it would prove to be a blip. Sadly no, this wasn’t the case. The ethos for the restaurant as I understood it was “small plates not sharing plates”. This has obviously changed as the portions are now larger. Some may find this an improvement, but the dishes have now lost their finesse. And their beautiful flavours. We ordered the ravioli, which wasn’t cooked, there is al dente and there is raw. We complained at the time and we didn’t pay for this item. But I would have preferred to pay for a well cooked course. Chez Burton, isn’t a cheap night out, but that’s ok, if you know that. But it is truly disappointing if it isn’t up to the standard you have enjoyed. I would implore you to go back to small, beautiful plates of food.

I recently had a disappointing experience at this restaurant. I ordered a main dish that was so salty it was inedible. Unfortunately, the customer service was non-existent; no one approached me to ask how the food was or if I needed anything. When I requested the bill, I informed the staff that I couldn't eat the food due to its excessive saltiness. The response was simply, "OK, I will inform the chef," but I was still charged the full amount. I left feeling very unsatisfied with both the meal and the service.

Excellent food, drinks and service. We always book the chefs table and it feels extremely special. Highly recommend!

A real find for a delicious Saturday lunch! Amazing food, freshly prepared, with quality ingredients and tasty seasonings. Service second to none. We will be back! Thank you.

Have to agree with a previous review. Food is very overpriced for very small portions that really are nothing special. The owners are really not interested in your comfort or comments, and act like you should be honoured to eat in their restaurant. Very disappointing. Will not be returning or recommending this restaurant to my friends.

Top class food/drinks accompanied by top class service. Highly recommend so don't pass up on visiting this fine establishment.

Genuinely some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. Small plates add up to full bellies! Drinks were astounding, Charlie is an excellent mixologist. Special mention to the lemon tart pavlova.

Charlie made me absolutely the best Mojito I’ve ever had in my life! The food was amazing too.

Always a wonderful experience. Lovely food lovely cocktails!

Bar tender was absolutely charming.. Food was brilliant.. Great atmosphere.. Value for money

My daughter and I went for an early Mother’s Day meal this evening . We only decided the night before to book a table here . I’m so pleased we did . Amazing amazing , lovely atmosphere , great staff , and fantastic unusual dishes . Will defiantly be back .

We have been wanting to visit for a while and my partner and I booked in on our babys due date as she had not arrived and had a fantastic evening. The ambience, the staff and the Food is absolutely spot on We are very much self confessed foodies and thought this was up there with the very best, certainly the best we have had in the area. We shared about 7 small plates between us, The lamb Scotch Egg, Ox Cheek Bourguigon and Crispy Chill Beef were among our favourites and The Desserts were amazing. The presentation at the table was a lovely touch with the pouring of the sauce accompanying the dishes and you could tell the staff were passionate about what they were doing. We will definitely be back for first date night after our little lady is here and also look forward to the Cocktail bar opening in Letchworth later this month! Thanks!

Really nice restaurant with good service and atmosphere. Quality of the food is very good, varied dishes with great flavours. The problem is the portion sizes and price. It's massively over priced for the size of the dishes. A dish of 2 very small scallops is £15 to give one example. We spent over £160 for 2 people with 1 bottle of wine. Hard to recommend unless you have very deep pockets.

Went with family as a party of 6 which I would say is an ideal size for this restaurant. The concept of small plates to share is excellent. The quality of the food and service were both first class and whilst not a cheap night out as a special occasion or celebration this is definitely a restaurant I would recommend and will revisit.

We have been twice in one month! So happy we found this fab restaurant. Delicious food, great wine and cocktails, friendly and welcoming staff. Can't wait to go back!

Service was very slow, tables are cramped together. However the food was delicious

Just lovely. Food lovely, staff incredible - knowledgeable and attentive. The owner was fab and made a point of talking to us since it was our first time - but it won’t be our last!

What can I say other than fantastic? This a small plates restaurant, so you choose several dishes. We ordered 6 but ordered more as we ate. Had a seat at the chefs table where you can watch the rood being prepared, highly recommended this if you're a couple. The food is amazingly good, the cocktail and wine selection is superb. Highly recommend.

Came for a dinner with clients from Denmark this evening and they were blown away. We tried most dishes and they were all incredible. The Ox Cheek was 11/10. Service was impeccable.

Terrific food, great variety along with outstanding service

Very disappointed. The service and attention was good however the food portion was shameful. We ordered two plates of scallops for 4 people together with other selections. When served there was one scallop on each dish. Effectively meaning that each person received half a scallop each. We discussed this with the manager who informed us that it was served by the weight. Each separate dish cost £12.50. The menu stated Scallops not Scallop. The other sharing dishes were also very small. We paid the bill and left.

Overpriced, poor quality tasteless food with extremely small portions. Management was not responsive to complaints from other customers too and came across arrogant. I attempted to explain the misleading information about one of their dishes but was not successful. We shared one scallop! When the menu clearly says scallops. Unfortunately my wife's birthday was ruined. Never again. Avoid at all costs!!

Very nice restaurant, Open kitchen, nice, good theatre but think you should invest in air con its rather warm. Think you should get planning permission and get rear area covered and set as a restaurant extension Would return

We visited last night as a family of four. Lovely setting, ambience and food and staff were amazing! Busy night all round.

visited on Friday early evening, 4 adults and an 8 year old all enjoyed the variety of small plates. Great atmosphere, service and fantastic food.

Very tasty tapas style menu, recommend the pork belly & thick cut chips. Very attentive waitress, good selection of cocktails, highly recommended.

We visited yesterday for my brother's birthday. We were greeted by a lovely young man called James. Jackie & Neil the owners made us feel welcome straight away. The food was outstanding and the whole experience was one I look forward to doing again soon. Highly recommended.

What a spectacular evening! This was our first visit to this gem of a restaurant, having been unable to secure a table on previous attempts. It was well worth the wait. Our welcome was warm and friendly, the cocktail menu dreamy - my choice of a Cherry Mai Tai just divine! We started with the charcuterie board to share which was lovely but the best was yet to come. We chose 5 small plates, as advised by our lovely waiter. The 18 hour Dauphinoise Chips were sublime, the Lamb Shoulder as tender as anything, the Crab Crumpet scrumptious, the Sea Bass spicy and warming but my stand out was the Thai Chalk Stream Trout - so fresh and delicious - if you can pronounce it properly after a couple of cocktails and a superb glass of Vino Verde! We don’t normally have dessert but felt we had to try the Basque Honey Cheesecake and the Coconut Parfait both so full of flavour and texture and looked wonderful. The team are doing something very right at Chez Burton and this really was one of the best meals I have ever had, I can’t wait to visit again.

Chez Burton is a fantastic restaurant. Neil & Jacqui are great hosts and along with their team do their utmost to ensure you get an excellent experience. The cocktails are gorgeous and the food is absolutely delicious. The menu is innovative and modern. Great work CB!

What can I say, but wow! Some of the best food that I have had out in a long time Beef brisket and crispy beef was absolutely amazing If you are in the area and want a really good meal out, I can highly recommend Chez Burton

The spot for food envy, This restaurant has thought of the small details on top of brilliant creative food!! The small dishes are creative and delicious… food envy isn’t a thing in this restaurant because it’s all about sharing, it’s all about food culture and fun.. the restaurant is really but yet fine dining!!

Early birthday meal for my husband , sat at chefs table which is fabulous. Started with amazing cocktails - they make a standard pina colada another taste sensation . The care and presentation is top notch. We only had 3 courses ( I’ve not been well) but wished we could have managed more . Watching the chefs prepare the plates and explaining what each dish was adds to the whole experience . Previous visits have had the cheese board - highly recommend . Can’t wait for next visit .

Visited Chez Burton last night after we were recommended to try this restaurant and I have to say we were super impressed. The food was absolutely delicious, every single plate we chose was absolutely delicious! The cocktails were also incredible. The only slight negative was that we had to wait a long time for the cocktails but was worth the wait & the food came out super fast. I can see this being our new favourite restaurant to visit. Staff were so friendly & we had a fabulous night! Thankyou

This was my first time at Chez Burton and it will definitely not be my last. It was amazing. Can’t believe I left it so long to go. I love the small plates. Everything I had was very tasty and beautifully presented. The sea bass dish and the mushroom dish were incredible. And the chips were to die for! Had a bit of an issue booking my table, resorted to driving over the day before to check I was actually booked in. Glad I persevered, as I would have missed a treat.

Get your coat now and book a table! You will not regret it. Food is 10/10 Cocktails 11/10 Staff make you feel so welcome

Great food, great service. This was our second visit and the food once again did not disappoint. They cycle the menu items occasionally so we were excited to try a whole new menu. I highly recommend the crispy beef. It was unreal! Betsie and James provided great service. Super polite and helpful, always smiling. The wine and cocktails options are great. Honestly this whole experience is on par with higher priced London restaurants (Hakkasan/Tattu etc) that serve similar styles of food. We cant wait for our next visit.

Fantastic early evening meal serve by the lovely Friea and staff as well as the owner. Can't fault the quality of the food as well as the sensational Margarettas Especially recommend the asparagus,lamb and mushroom dishes. Congratulations on the new menu

Just returned for our second visit after a good few months, and it was as brilliant as the first time. The 'small plates' are packed with flavour, interesting ingredients, and cleverly cooked. We had 9 plates (including desserts) as a couple, it's like you've created...

Our first visit, under a recommendation - it won't be the last! Fantastic family-run restaurant, top drawer food and amazing cocktails.

Loved the small plates, lots of variety. Would definitely go back.

Simply the best restaurant around, cocktails are very well executed, interesting ingredients and methods. This is reflected in the varied and seasonal menu, the small plate settings are packed with flavours and are well suited to all palates and dietary requirements. Cheese Board is amazing,...

First time trying Chez Burton and will definitely be back. Fantastic atmosphere and food. Staff were faultless. Love the relaxed dining style. The pork belly was my favourite. Thank you for a great night ❤️❤️

The best restaurant in Hitchin and surrounding areas. The food is just absolutely superb. However, in the winter months it's so cold, that it it is almost unbearable. Ate with our coats and scarves on.

Something abit different from the usual gastro pubs of beds/herts. Great small plates and hand crafted cocktails. Staff are always friendly and knowledgable.

My partner and I came here on Friday night wanting to try something different from our usual local haunts and we were not disappointed ! We loved that the restaurant offered something different in having small plates so we got to try lots of different...

What a gem of a place to have on our doorstep. We came here for the first time on a Friday night and we were not disappointed! We loved the small plates concept so you can try lots of different things. Every dish we ate was as good as the last. Literally couldn’t fault a single thing we had, but it has to be said the duck fat chips and pork belly were our favourites ! SO good ! All in all a lovely place, with awesome food, tasty cocktails and friendly staff. We can’t wait to come back again ! Thanks you Chez Burton !

We visited last night for the first time and were not disappointed. The staff were hard working, polite and attentive. The food was outstanding, along with the cocktails and wine. We had a lovely relaxed evening, not rushed and the service was great. If you...

How anyone can fault this place is beyond me... This was my 2nd time here and it was still just as good as the first time if not better. Although there is a muck up with my booking, they managed to squeeze us in seated...

Visited this evening with a group of friends for a birthday meal. Friends had visited previously I was a Chez Burton virgin. Looking at the menu I was unsure as to what I would like however I allowed our friends to order and I have...

We really, really like it at Chez Burton, for special occasions such as an anniversary treat sort of thing. Food and service excellent. Would recommend to friends and family.

Great food, great service, been here many times and will be back again soon. More of an experience than just a meal. Keep up the great work.

Both my husband and I have mixed feelings about this place. We ordered the Chez board, on which there was a selection of cheese and charcuterie. £22 I expected to have a good portion of food but it was very small: 3 very small pieces of cheese which we had to share, 1 slice of dried tomatoe, a few olives, 2 very small pieces of ham, 2 ver small of coppa and 3 of salame. We also ordered 4 small plates to share, the presentation looked good for all of them and the flavour was nice, apart the monkfish in tikka sauce which didn't work at all, the sauce was too overpowering for such a nice delicate fish. The staff was nice but we had to wait 40 minutes to get started eating and the place was really cold as both of us felt cold in there.

Both my husband and I have mixed feelings about this place. We ordered the Chez board, on which there was a selection of cheese and charcuterie. £22 I expected to have a good portion of food but it was very small: 3 very small pieces...

My sister and I decided to dine at Chez Burton because of the good reviews it had. We are not fussy and quite easy to please but unfortunately we didn't have a great experience especially as your paying top prices. We ordered 1 nibble plate...

Over priced poor food. Pretty sure non of it was prepared from fresh onsite. Came on small plates 1 at a time with sauces that over powered the taste of the food

First time visiting tonight, and we absolutely loved it. It was very different to start with as I assumed we would be sitting at a table, but we sat at the bar, which turned out to be great. Richard, the bar tender, was very informative,...

From the moment we walked through the door to the moment we left, the staff in this place were so friendly an accommodating. The food was on point. The steak (although small) was mighty and really packed a punch on the tastebuds. The beetroot macarons...

First visit here and loved it. Had the chefs table so could see first hand how good the kitchen staff are. Food was amazing. Highly recommended

Food and service unreal! Highly recommend! Very very reasonable priced for the quality of food!

Having visited Chez Burton several times previously, enjoying great food, cocktails and service , we thought it would be the perfect venue to come together as a family to celebrate my Mum’s Birthday. Everyone apart from myself ordered two small plates each, however I chose...

Attended 08/01/2023 for my anniversary with my partner. Absolutely amazing service from waitress to the owner of the establishment. The food was unbelievable. I highly recommend: Mushroom gyoza, venison tartare, hispi BBQ cabbage, and the passion fruit pavlova. We will definitely be returning

Been a couple of times. Nice food although some were overly salty on this this occasion - Expensive but nice treat.

Little bit disappointed- came highly recommended. Might be because we were late sitting at 8.15 pm but only left with two options for initial nibbles - langoustine arancini or focaccia ? Quite a broad menu choice and a bit overwhelming- having chosen some dishes then told about 30% of them were not available. Chose again and while waiting were informed another dish was only available for one person. Apple crumb brulee not good at all - very runny and shallow - did wonder if it had been defrosted. Not a nice crisp caramel on top. Overall - compared to other restaurants serving similar style - bit disappointing and over priced for what was delivered. Nice cocktails!

First time visit and loved the atmosphere. Some excellent dishes that our group of four shared particularly the non meat ones . All a matter of taste but desserts too sweet for our taste but cheese board highly recommended.

Great meal and service - small plates menu works really well and it is all fabulous - we even ordered seconds. Biggest downside is it is a very small room and very noisy especially as there was one (person) who really needed to stop shouting,...

It's a really nice place for well made tapas, and nibbles to go along with the extensive wine list of the place. The staff is very friendly and helpful, quite knowledgeable with their wines too. So, definitely ask for advice if you get stuck.

This is a cozy, intimate, quaint resto. The place is not massive, it's quite tight to think of it but somehow the seating still works. Food wise, they're excellent. We've tried the Ox Cheek which I think is the best on the menu. Next to it would be the Steak, also the Crab Croquettes. We've tried the special of the day which was the Venison minced pie but it was more of a pudding than a main course. The Confit Duck Rillette (pictured) is as delicious as the rest. They are all small bites but they still make you filled up. Reservation is a must.

The restaurant serves cocktails and lots of small dishes to share. All 12 of the dishes our greedy foursome ordered were delicious, as were the cocktails. Lots of variety for all tastes. We also had a good, well conditioned cheeseboard from a local supplier. Relaxed,...

We had a nice meal here. We tried some of the variations on classic cocktails and they missed the mark for us. I found the menu a bit confused between British & Japanese, some dishes were not great (beef steak & duck chips). Mushroom gyoza were amazing, moorish umami flavour, I had to get another portion. On the whole it was good but not up to our expectations.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary with family here. The food was delicious and we ordered a couple of bottles of wine. Both were very nice. There is a good selection of small plates to choose from and we had a special of the day too....

CATFISHED! We were tricked by online reviews and pictures into thinking this place was something special. When we arrived we were first surprised by the decor, which did not have the high end vibe we were expecting to find. We were the first customers of the evening to arrive and the chairs were dirty, uncleaned from previous diner's spilled food. We were handed cocktail menus and ordered a cocktail each and were pushed to order wine in the same order! When the cocktails arrived at the table we were again asked for a wine order before we had even taken a sip. The pina colada cocktail had so much unblended fruit in it, it was more a dessert than a cocktail. We were then handed food menus and opened them to find lots of food smeared across each one, again left overs from previous days where diners had browsed the menu for top ups. Does it cost much to print a fresh, clean menu? We were told that 4-5 plates would be adequate for 2 people, which is usually plenty at any tapas restaurant we have been to before. We ordered 6 plates. Each plate was difficult to divide between 2 because the portions were so small. The amount of food and the quality did not match the pictures on Google. I think the restaurant is probably owned by a reasonably good chef who thinks he has trained someone to do the work, but it is nowhere near the same standard. We were not impressed by any of the plates we had, it was all very mediocre and disappointing. The service was relatively enthusiastic but unprofessional and untrained. We were not offered any water at any point in the evening. I have given 2 stars because I suppose in some ways it could have been worse, but there is no chance I would ever return.

Amazing place. It’s a long time since I’ve had a meal out that only needs one word to describe. Wow! Definitely worth a trip, food is fantastic with small twists on the everyday norm. Cocktails are great too, the margarita is a bit too drinkable! Staff are great too.

Good cocktails, friendly staff and nice food, no complaints! Would recommend

An evening with friends, started off well but went downhill rapidly. The food itself is very tasty and well presented but so expensive for the amount on the plate. Yes, I know it's a small plates place. We ordered 6 dishes between 3 of us...

Lovely stuff, friendly and chatty! The food is amazing , especially the duck fat chips! The Malbec is beautiful and cocktails were tasty! I will 100% be returning soon.

Went with my partner for our first ever experience at Chez Burton and we were not disappointed, the staff were fantastic and very welcoming, taking the time to explain the menu, the food was excellent and my partner loved the cocktails. Highly recommended.

Small plates were fabulous and a couple of cocktails to wash it down with.

Fantastic food and great service.

Food is amazing the flavours of the dishes were brilliant, cocktails made are spot on. If you have not been then this place is worth the visit though you best plan ahead as always fully booked. Inside is very pretty and classy, the service is really good to high standards I’m looking forward to my next visit.

This review is long overdue but what an amazing restaurant Baldock has gained. We've been here three times now; twice as a couple and once with family, and it's been fantastic each time. The cocktail list is really great with some unique spins on traditional...

Wow. This place is an absolute find. We tried about 12 dishes plus cocktails. All of them were fantastic, and I’d genuinely give more than half 10/10. Having only recently moved out to “the burbs” from west london this is exactly what we were hoping for but not sure we could still get - creative fine dining with a friendly, relaxed feel. We’re so glad this is on our doorstep and will be frequent visitors in the coming years!

We were absolutely delighted with our seating, the service, food, cocktails, wine and all the staff basically. An excellent experience. Will take photos next time!

Dinner with lovely friends😍 and what a great meal it was👌 Would highly recommend this venue for the food and the service, something a bit different, but we loved it👍 Thank you all at Chez Burton👏

Food was amazing! Staff were amazing, looking forward to returning

First visit, recommended by friends. Straight to the point - the food is fantastic, delicious, moreish. The plates are small (that's their style) so you'll need to order quite a few. The price is expensive - I'd say too high; but again, you have to...

To expensive for what you get. Very strange how the dishes were prepared, I'd have 2 dishes of mine waiting on our table before I'd finished the one I was on whilst my family member sitting next to me had finished and had nothing. Soft...

Nice cocktails and food. A good night out in baldock. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and there clearly well informed about their products. Simply a good evening

Best restaurant we’ve found in Hertfordshire. Extremely high quality food, nice vibes. Recommend the salmon cornettos! Will be back

We had such a lovely evening at Chez Burton! A great selection of small plates beautifully presented and so delicious. We will definitely be returning!

Amazing food amazing service and amazing atmosphere. So lucky to have this quality of food right on our doorstep in Baldock. We will definitely be back

Came here for a family get together. My god, I couldn’t believe the quality of the food, absolutely outstanding. We pay a lot more for worse food in boujie London places. Comfort food elevated to find dining levels. Honestly just go, as soon as possible.

WHAT A FIND!! My husband and I visited Chez Burton for my 30th birthday with two friends. When I booked it (about 1 week ahead) I was told that they were full in the main restaurant (Fridays and Saturdays book up about 5-6 weeks ahead...

The menu was absolutely amazing, fresh and mouth watering - blew our mind and taste buds. The staff and service provided was on point throughout the evening. This is definitely a must visit. We will definitely be returning to try out there next menu (which is seasonal)