Christopher's in Shropshire

My wife and I visited Christopher's for the first time in November 2024. We had a bit of a struggle to find car parking close by, and no parking was available near St Andrews Church further down the street . We had to leave Shifnal and come back in , eventually finding a nearby street parking spot in a bay on the main road . The timbered building looks lovely and full of character . Once inside we were taken to our table by a friendly waitress and soon got talking to a friendly couple on the next table . We had booked a table earlier on that night by phone and Christopher ( the owner ) had tried to ring back earlier in the day when we had phoned outside opening hours with no reply. Christopher's also has an on-line booking system via their 'clunky but functional ' website . My wife had a Devilled kidneys on sour dough toast, starter which she was very pleased with . I did not have a starter but had a main of 'Chargrilled Pork Steak on the bone , creamed mashed potatoes and vegetables' [£19.95] which was again very enjoyable. My wife had an 8oz Sirlion Steak , with hand cut chips , vine tomatoes and mushroom [ £24.95] - recent medical situations and medicines have restricted her food intake but apart from a bit of help from the greedy husband with some of the great chips , she was ab$le to eat all the steak and still smile ! I then had an interesting Apple and Winterberry Crumble with custard [ £7.50] - a decent pudding, but I would try a different one when , hopefully , we visit again . The dining experience at Christopher's was , for us, a relaxing and enjoyable one . It is not cheap, but the food is of a high quality and cooked to perfection and therefore well worth the price .

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. A real gem of a restaurant in Shifnal

When for our anniversary and it was magical. The staff and owner made it feel like we were the only ones in there.

Really good food helpful staff good value

Treated to birthday lunch by my friend Mrs Andrea Orr and honestly absolutely amazing -- beautiful food beautifully cooked well presented and attentive staff. Thank you to all -- be sure I will be recommending you and returning again.

Creative menu, great food, cozy and fun.

Oh my days. What a Sunday lunch we had. AMAZING. From the moment we walked in staff treated us with a smile and all thought out service staff were attentive and friendly. We were seated quickly and ordered drinks and given the Sunday lunch menu. Great value for money. We went with the 2 course deal of mains and pudding. I opted for beef and mom had pork. Both meals arrived quickly and piping hot, presentation was lovely. Plenty of veg between us. The beef melted in my Mouth and the broccoli in cheese sauce was delicious. Ample servings of meat and potatoes. For desserts we went for the smaller option of a pudding with a coffee. I have the super scrumptious white chocolate and raspberry bread and butter pudding and mom went for the crumbed both with flat whites. Along with the meal we have 2 glasses of wine and 1 gin and lemonade and it came to £72. Fantastic value. Could not fault anything about the meal or service and will defiantly be returning. Thank You.

Lovely waitress. Nothing was too much trouble. We met Christopher at the end of the night and thanked them both. Lovely fresh food, perfectly cooked. We have booked in for Sunday lunch in a couple of weeks time.

@christophers_shifnal offers a friendly and intimate setting, creating a welcoming and cozy atmosphere. The staff were gracious and accommodating, promptly replacing an overcooked chicken dish without any fuss. ⭐️3/5 Recommended🤔 Price 💸💸 What we ate: The food was served piping hot and maintained its temperature throughout the meal. Here are some our thoughts on the dishes: •Scallops with Pea Purée: The scallops were small, paired with the black pudding and pea purée. The purée lacked vibrancy and overall we felt the black pudding needed to be crispier. •Goat’s Cheese Croquette: This dish was simple with a kick of chilli from the sweet chilli sauce. •Chicken: Although initially overcooked, the staff’s prompt replacement was appreciated. The chicken was flavourful but fairly dry and needed a sauce rather than a paste to bring the dish together. •Hake: The hake was a generous portion topped with a cheddar and herb crust. Not flaky and perhaps a little overcooked but paired well with the lemon butter and tenderstem broccoli. •Sautéed Potatoes: Unfortunately we both felt these were flavourless and didn’t add anything to either dish. Overall Experience: Christopher’s excels in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere with attentive service. While for us some dishes were average and could benefit from slight adjustments in flavour and texture, the overall dining experience was pleasant. Food is of course a matter of opinion, and our experience reflects our personal tastes and expectations on the night. #theshropshirefoodies

Second time going here and not disappointed. Seasonal flavoursome food, a nice varied menu and well presntedu plates with friendly efficient waitresses

Another wonderful night at Christopher’s with the new menu. Great food, service and atmosphere 👍😊 Steaks were excellent - highly recommended

We've just moved to Shifnal and this will be our go-to! lovely food. Great staff. Can not wait to try the roast having read the reviews.

A Great Find, the food was delicious, the service was excellent, in a lovely beamed dining room. Fantastic value for money. We will definitely be back.

Came for dinner for 2 people yesterday evening and was very happy full we left with such a good full rather then feeling still hungry and there was no way we could of had dessert even though the menu for them was amazing ! Cups for soft drinks were small was the only down side so had to keep ordering, steak was so amazing though including the red wine sauce & peppercorn sauce. Starter were also amazing came out piping hot ! Would love if they ever did decide to play some background music quietly

We were travelling through down to Devon and very hungry indeed. That's where Christopher's stepped in with a wonderful Sunday Roast and a slightly spicy Fish Pasta. The Nut Roast was moist inside, crispy roasted on the outside and accompanied by all the usual suspects. Cooked to perfection! Great service! Why aren't you there now?

What an incredible find! Shifnal is housing a fabulous little restaurant immaculate interior with wooden beams and Harry Potter under stairs toilet it’s quirky! From steamed table cloths lovely cutlery crockery and glassware it’s floorless! The food was incredible great flavours and really felt like the chef was taking time to create every dish. Nice wine and tasty passionfruit martinis. I think it’s our new favourite. Definitely an adults only escape for couples and small groups not for loud people!

Absolutely top draw food, service and atmosphere 👍

Another amazing, quality Sunday Lunch here with superb food in a great atmosphere. The roast beef was outstanding. Service was to the usual high standard. One of our favourite places to eat and the best Sunday Lunch in Shropshire!

A lovely gem of a restaurant in Shropshire. Really friendly service, with great food to match. Got plenty of variety for the gluten free people out there.

Overnight stay in Shifnal and forgot to book for dinner at the hotel...drove into town not expecting to find much and came across Christophers...had an absolutely fantastic meal...small menu beautifully cooked food. One of the best meals I've had...thoroughly recommended...

Small restaurant with few seats but with a nice atmosphere. The house soup is really excellent. I ate the curried goat stew as a main course... very tasty

Was looking for a venue for 2 couples to meet for a long overdue meal together to celebrate my birthday last year! We had to drive 45 minutes to get here, the other couple were closer. None of us had previously been here . Booked for 1830 on a Saturday evening. Found on-street parking reasonable easy. What a wonderful experience. The welcome was warm and genuine. We were quickly seated and given menus to peruse. Settled on arancini, mussels and fishcake for starters, steaks and chicken for main courses, followed by Chocolate tart, Mess, Peach Cobbler and Whiskey Board for deserts. We also had the guest ale and a bottle of the House Merlot. We had a convivial evening, not rushed at all and even though we were first time diners, were made to feel valued. The food was all excellent, well prepared and presented. It would be unfair to single any one dish out for special mention as the standard was consistently high. Was it fast food? - definitely not Was it cheap? No Was it value for money? Yes Would I return for another meal? Yes What could be improved? The only thing that comes to mind is relocating the restaurant 30 miles closer to home :(

Great value meal, quality food, good service. The mussels were very good and reasonably priced.

Celebrated 80th birthday with family (20 guests) Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Only downside was the stairs which could be challenging for anyone with mobility problems.

If anywhere near this restaurant- I would highly recommend a visit. Excellent value for money, and the food was all on par. Was not rushed and food delivered at a great pace. Staff attentive and all very pleasant.

Booked for an 80th birthday celebration, for 20 people. Unfortunately we could only celebrate on Mothers Day as one of the guests was home from S Korea on a short break and was the only day we could fit in. The menu was the Mothers Day menu and we had hoped for more choice but we weren't disappointed the food was excellent and service was good. Everyone enjoyed the food, thankyou Christopher, the day was very special. The stairs were a bit of a problem for anyone with mobility issues.

Family meal out this evening, the steak was cooked the way we all asked for, it was beautiful, highly recommend, lovely meal and wine, couldn’t fault it.

This place is a credit to Shifnal. Such good food, a straightforward but varied menu, and the servers are just brilliant - so attentive and you’ll want for nothing. The new upstairs area is beautiful.

We’re not local to the area, but wow what a gem this place is. Sunday roast was superb, very accommodating. Give this place a try.

Really good food and service. I had Sunday lunch. The Prosecco was nice too.

Great little restaurant in a lovely old building. The food was excellent, I started with the pigeon, then had the Sunday roast all served on nice warm plates. Dessert was a chocolate brownie with ice cream. Everything was cooked beautifully and presented well. The service was really good and cheerful and we had an unhurried experience giving us plenty of time to chat and enjoy the food.

Last minute spontaneous visit. Amazing and quaint spot. Very beautiful and welcoming. The food was amazing. I will return if I am in the area again

Absolutely beautiful well cooked food. So good we are going back today.

Fabulous food , lovely ambiance, and friendly service.....

Great little place. Service friendly and attentive. Food very tasty and well presented. Will definitely return.

Excellent food as always. Lovely and clean environment with friendly staff.

Went with the girls for afternoon tea and it was amazing!! Very polite and happy staff, christine was lovely nothing was to much trouble for her. The sandwich’s were delicious and fresh, and a good variety, cake was also delicious and good selection. Would definitely recommend going 😊

Impromptu eat out excellent fresh food...plenty of it and steal at £27 a head for 2 courses with wine.

Outstanding food, great service!

Quality food from varied menu. Comfortable and very pleasant decor. Will certainly go again

Seriously good food cooked to order. Some great flavours and modern ideas. Well recommended. Chat to the chef and the lovely front of house lady, they're both really down to earth and are clearly enthusiastic about what they are doing. Oh, and insane value for money!

We had an excellent Sunday lunch. Waitresses were lovely, very efficient and we weren't rushed between courses. It was very busy, and there was a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely return.

Very small, but good food. Nicely cooked steak

Lovely restaurant, great service and absolutelygorgeous food

We were welcomed warmly into the pretty restaurant. The food was very good. I had the squid followed by the pheasant. Both dishes were lovely. My husband had the wild boar terrine and then a t bone steak. The steak was excellent, cooked to perfection. A very pleasant experience. We will definitely be revisiting

Amazing food. Cute little restaurant

Family member organised a Christmas get together, and a gem of a find! Quite a compact joint, so not too much space between you and other tables. Though still enough. Food was really good. Quality and quantity of food against a price point - really good. And the variety of dishes also really well done. Drove 75 miles to come here and we didn't leave disappointed. Thanks!

A fantastic meal served with a smile couldn't fault it. We both had 3 courses and drinks all superb

my favourite restaurant in shifnal

Disappointing at best. Mediocre service - tough steak - some strange topping on the fish with an odd unneeded sauce. Starters were good and desserts not bad… won’t be back!

The food is excellent. Will definitely be going back.

Loved it here,had the Sunday roast, delicious, service was great ,would recommend 👌

100% recommended. The best place to eat in Shifnal. Treatment, cleanliness and food of 10.

Chose this restaurant after reviewing others on Google for a Sunday Lunch after a spa day as not local to the area. Excellent. Couldn't have chosen better. Food piping hot, fresh and so tasty. Desserts lovely.Not expensive for the quality. Compliments to the Chef and lovely staff. Highly recommended.

First time of going there. Amazing food and friendly staff,will be going more often.

First time at Christopher's tonight and we had an amazing meal. Great food cooked by someone who obviously cares. Nice environment and lovely staff too. Thanks!

Really nice food, perfectly cooked and flavourful. Great service too!

I booked a party of three in on Friday evening the two young ladies front of house were very attentive/ we all had the soup and bread rolls soup was excellent then main courses came had to wait a while but that’s ok my wife and sister in law had the belly pork I had the crusted cod loin they enjoyed there’s but my cod was over cooked and dry and the vegetables were very hard I know what aldente means but they weren’t cooked at all very disappointing selection of vegetables for the prices they charge the fish I had was not worth the money if your going to cook fish don’t over cook it I was an executive chef for 32 years not impressed with a chef who cannot cook fish properly should never be dry and there should have been a sauce with it the herb crust wasn’t very nice either but on a good note the crème brûlée was really nice the shortbread biscuit you served was over cooked and burnt on the bottom we will try it again but we will see if there any improvement s

Fantastic place. Sunday dinner was exceptional. Really couldn't fault the food it really is the best Sunday dinner i've ever had. Lovely atmosphere and staff friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Ate here last night, we had lots of starters together like tapas and ALL were outstanding. Cannot recommend enough, the aranchini were the best I've ever had. Service was spot on, gorgeous premises and lovely wine.

It was quiet when I ate which suited me. Service was good. Food very tasty. A small menu but didn't mind. The music was a bit inappropriate at times e.g. one song had f**k in it. I'm not offended but others may be.

Fish course was Cod but was covered in bacon and tasted same Wished it was a fish dish !!!! n

Quality food and personal service

Lovely family meal. Food and staff were first class!

First time visit for a family birthday, quick, efficient, and friendly service, food was excellent really enjoyed the evening.

Delicious food and very nice staff. Will definitely come back soon.

Lovely food, amazing value, great vibe.

Fantastic evening, beautiful food and excellent staff. Well done to all at Christopher's

Amazing food and service was friendly and efficient. The only downside was being sat on a table right next to the door and it was a very cold night. Other than that a great evening.

Pidgeon salad & Topside of beef were great today. thank you.😀😀😀

Another excellent meal. Staff polite, friendly and efficient. This has become my go to place.

Lovely cosy restaurant with good service and great food. Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely little place the food was excellent would definitely recommend

Had a lovely meal with friends last Friday (15th Oct) with good service. Though small restaurant it's cosy and ambiance is so relax. Staffs are accommodating and attentive to the customer's needs. Food is slightly price but still recommend the place.

Lovely food. Great atmosphere. Service a little slow, took ten minutes to clear finished plates, despite having a drink served during this time.

Outstanding meal this evening / steak for one Seabass for second persons order. The food was delicious and front house were delightful. Absolutely would recommend:)

We had a family get together here 13 of us all together. All the meals were lovely and well timed so we all ate together. I had Steak it was cooked beautiful and served with a delicious blue cheese sauce. Highly recommended.

Meals are very good at Christopher's and the ambience and atmosphere are a delight. The drinks selection is very limited regarding beers with only two to choose and bottles only. Be warned though, beers are served at room temperature which is not good! So if you don't want warm beer, then request they put some in the fridge when you book. You will then enjoy a lovely time.

Lovely food! Very tasty and friendly. If ever in the area would definitely revisit!

Amazing food and amazing service

Went to Christopher's last night with my girlfriend for the 3rd time (overdue review) and it was amazing to be back in a restaurant after so long. Food and service was excellent, they've recently starting serving cocktails as well which is a massive bonus, they were awesome! Can't wait to go back.

What a lovely restaurant excellent food very friendly and reasonably priced. Will definitely go back.I think you need to book to be sure of a table as it's quite small but it's very clean and cosy.

We been today at Christopher's, food was delicious! And staff very efficient and friendly. I would recommend it!

Fantastic evening at Christopher’s, the food was exceptional and the service was outstanding it could not of been any better. We would highly recommend Christopher’s if you are looking for great food and to spend time with loved ones and friends. Can’t wait to return.