Based on 107 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 107 opinions finded in 1 websites
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Looks shutdown. Decorating exterior, maybe under new management. I can say that when re opened last time after refurbishing it was a one visit house due to high price. Let's hope new owner learns from that lesson
RobertPenten . 2016-12-28
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El negocio... No existe más... No puedo decir que estoy sorprendido era de regular a mala en el mejor de los casos, es una pena ya que tenía muchas esperanzas... El personal era lo suficientemente amable, pero era un desastre... Si quieres ir al mercado hasta spencers... Como para Molly's es una pena su propietario backstsbbed sobre tomar el restaurante ustedes pero eso fue el principio del fin, lástima... Todo lo mejor, espero aprender de los errores, ya que había unos cuantos
Matt4orpe . 2016-09-03
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Nos gusta mucho este restaurante.
Emma O . 2016-08-18
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Intenté varias veces para reservar una mesa aquí... dejado mensajes en el dar viveza, les mandé y toqué varias veces. Nunca me contestaron o devuelto mis llamadas o correos electrónicos. Veo en los otros comentarios, se está convirtiendo en un tema así que obviamente no necesitan reservas o clientes!
SWM100710 . 2016-08-05
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Food was lovely but service was extremely slow despite hardly any other diners. Be prepared for a long wait. Would have given more stars if this has been better.
Cafisa . 2016-07-30
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Visited with my husband for the first time celebrating our anniversary. The decor and atmosphere were perfect. The service and food was delightful, couldn't fault it in any way at all. Will definitely be returning and recommending this restaurant to family and friends.
Foggybabe . 2016-07-17
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Pésimo servicio. Sólo una mesa de 9 en el restaurante cuando llegué. Dijo que sería 45 minutos antes de pedir. Fue ignorado durante las siguientes 50 minutos. Fuimos al bar para ver si podía realizar pedido u otra persona (yo en el restaurante). Dijo aún no dan ninguna indicación de cuándo. 29 minutos más tarde llegó una pareja en que se tienen 30 minutos de espera a la orden de
kiwicarole . 2016-07-06
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Great atmosphere manager on shift was very nice and welcoming, and certainly could not fault our meal . We will be going back with friends .
Sonia D . 2016-07-02
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Lovely food, lovely atmosphere staff friendly good selection of food and soft drinks thanks had a fab time and will be back
Tracysteel . 2016-06-09
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Lugar parece genial, la comida estaba bien, excepto la ensalada minúsculo que tuve con él no estaba vestido, el pan era precioso. Pollo blt la mujer no tenía pollo y las patatas fritas que tenía eran frontera preparado. No es la mejor opción de menú. El personal parecía encantador, incluso los que reconoció la pollo emitidas y no hizo nada al respecto. Las bebidas sólo la próxima vez.
TheBritishLion . 2016-06-04
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I've been in several times over the past month or so and have not had a bad meal yet. Decent sized portions, great flavour, really well presented. The staff are friendly and polite as well. I've recommended Molly's to several friends and their reaction has been positive also
Danw1926 . 2016-05-29
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Just back from my first visit to this great eatery in Retford, Sunday lunch, two home made Yorkshire puds, lots of quality well cooked beef, nice selection of veg, parsnips, red cabbage, carrots, cauliflower cheese, broccoli. Creamy mash and roast potatoes. Great gravy to. A true Sunday feast. All well cooked well presented, and great service. The deserts, lemon merange pie, honeycomb cheese cake, with a choice of great ice creams. A super meal in a very nice tastefully decorated eatery. Well done to you all. We will be back. Not every day a Yorkshireman leaves a tip.
John T . 2016-05-29
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We took a guest to Clockwork Molly's for a meal. The surroundings were very good indeed. We were early and indeed the only diners at first although it soon became busier. We were welcomed warmly and after a short time our meal arrived. Each course arrived promptly and was delicious. The servers were pleasant and polite. This is our second visit and we did enjoy it.
Anne W . 2016-05-28
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Came here previously when it was in the courtyard and enjoyed it however this time when we visited it really wasn't as good.Food was bland, only 4 tables in but we were all sat next to each other, and could here the conversations everyone else was having, unfortunately lacked atmosphere.Finally came to pay, staff not around. Then when she emerged from kitchen, the bill was not ready, and then she added it up on her iPhone- not really very professional. Plus she added it up incorrectly.It's a shame as previous visit was much better.
Laurel B . 2016-05-27
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The new look is a good move. It now flows as a restaurant and not a disjointed pub. I enjoyed a good lunch which was tasty
Lynda H . 2016-05-24
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We generally enjoyed our visit here. Surroundings are very good and the service good. Prawn starters were good but chicken sizzler Yorkshire pudding wrap was to be honest about average. Garlic bread was very good. Disappointingly the pizzas weren't on the menu at the time of our visit but are still on the pictures on tripadvisor. Would like to visit again but menu might need to have a rejig.
Richard A . 2016-05-24
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We dropped into an almost empty Clockwork Molly's last night to be told: "We don't know if you can have a table, I'll just go and ask the chef." With hindsight, at that point we ought to have turned around and left. However, we decided to stay and take the table we were offered. We were immediately entertained by someone complaining loudly and making quite a scene.Some time later the couple to my left complained that something had been left off their menu choice. The waiter did try to offer to get the missing item, but the man said it was too late, he had almost finished his meal.When we were eventually asked for our choices we ordered five ''Tapas' items and assorted breads. The waiter was somewhat bemused as to what we meant in terms of bread, to which we suggested a basket of assorted bread with oils and balsamic. Our food eventually arrived and I was shocked to see what looked like two curly fries on skewers (apparently they were prawns in breadcrumb), four meat balls (in what was actually quite nice tomato sauce), some little bits of bread crumbed chicken with a little tabasco sauce (buffalo style?), 3 razor thin slices of halloumi in sesame and runny honey, which seemed to have been left of the order as we had to ask where it was. The waiter made up an excuse and blamed the chef.Then came the bread - Oh my gawd, I thought, "Why have they given us two tiny squashed bread buns that looked, felt and tasted like they had been purchased in a local supermarket, three packs for £1.00?" What a let down. A really well renovated venue which ought to present an excellent range of food and excellent service. But, alas, substandard food, substandard service. When we complained about the bread, the waiter was embarrassed and blamed the chef - seems to be what he does to avert any issues he has to deal with. Whilst we were finishing our meal a young couple who had ordered their pasta meals received a bowl of overcooked pasta tubes covered with a sauce that they complained to friends that it was so sickly that they couldn't eat it. They only had a few forks each and left the table. Felt sorry for them as they didn't complain, but just left it. We certainly shall not be returning anytime soon, which is a real shame as we had been looking forward to trying the food there with friends. But, then again, at least we had gone alone, so hadn't disappointed friends too. Come on Clockwork Molly's the venue and customers deserve more than this! You really do need to get a real chef, devise a real menu that includes food from fresh ingredients rather than the bought-in frozen apology you are presently serving.
GarryCUk . 2016-05-14
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had a lovely girly night .with good food and a great atmosphere.don`t think they anticipated the volume of people that night cus they ran out of dishes but we just reselected,think it was the free bottle of wine that swayed it !!
mandy a . 2016-05-09
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Lovely Saturday afternoon spent here , sitting outside in the sunny courtyard ! Food was amazing, couldn't fault it! Wasn't sure what to drink so the very nice lady behind the bar offered me a sample of a new fruit beer available x x Everyone was friendly and made us feel extremely welcome x x x
Ann B . 2016-05-07
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just food that you could cook at home, it didn't taste very different to what I can make at home. Not much choice on the lunchtime menu. Average food but lovely surroundings
tdawber . 2016-04-22
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I came as part of a work party, all the starters were great- I had the buffalo wings which were fantastic. All the mains were great and I had the Yorkshire pudding pulled beef wrap. Absolutely fantastic and shall be visiting again and having the same. Great staff, very accommodating and a good range of drinks. There is a court yard to drink in, and soon a cocktail bar! Would highly recommend.
Marc R . 2016-04-21
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We have previously been to clockwork molly's when it was in the courtyard rather than the white heart. Our experience then was really positive however our views now differ since visiting again.We went with a group of friends this time and were really disappointed. The waiters were lovely and we couldn't fault them. However we all ordered starters and 3 of us were told there were no prawns or mushrooms so those of us who had ordered prawns and mushrooms had to change our orders. Three of the starters didn't turn up,and when they did, everyone else had finished theirs. There were a few issues with one of the steaks not being cooked how it was requested, twice. The chef came out to talk to us and I felt her attitude was poor. In the end we left without paying for 2 of our mains. When we got the bill, we worked out the total for ourselves to find that we had been over charged by 30+ pounds. It's a good job we thought to check the bill for ourselves else we'd have been out of pocket.So although our experience this time wasn't a positive one, I do want to stress that the waiters were faultless. But sadly we will not be returning which is a shame because the venue it's self is stunning.
Emily D . 2016-04-10
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For a start they no longer do pizzas. Or to that point they don't have half the thinks on there own menu. So I ordered a t-bone steak, medium rare. Twice they attempted a very standard order one turning med/well and the second well done. The chef came out and basically called me a idiot and I obviously didn't know what I was ordering, strange I seem to have got to right for my previous 2 decades! Other members of the party were served over cooked pasta and dry chicken, come on guys chicken tag is a corner stone of most Itatalian styled eateries . . get it together. The front of house staff did there best but given the circumstances no amount of free deserts ( a offer I was far too annoyed to take them up on) could make up for. They did how ever scratch my own main and another member of the parties cost from the bill, quite rightly. The cherry on top, tried to over charge the party be £35 the exact cost of what was meant to be taken off the bill for the 2 ruined mains. Thankfully my local made me a cheese and tom sandwich when we all called in for a drink. Will I be going back?? The devil will sporting icicles first. A badly cooked steak, annoying. The attitude of the 'chef', disgraceful.
Adam T . 2016-04-10
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Before I start, let me just say writing a bad review isn't something I enjoy, however with a high hopes from friends about clockwork Mollys they where truly sent plummeting to the ground. First off I will say that the waiting staff and bar staff were actually the only reason I've given a score, friendly and of very good social manner, made out party of 11 people feel relaxed and comfortable. : ) From there on however it was a case of limited steaks as they ran out meaning only a few could have this option ( Mollys main thing seems to be steaks) no mushrooms as they've ran out, also other items were unavailable as they didn't have enough ingredients! Now this could be fair enough if the place was busy but no.... We was the only big booking they had .... Starters was nice and pleasant, again if you was lucky to get what you asked for... Then the mains, a steak that had to sent back twice as it wasn't cooked to medium rare.... It was well done with a hint of blood only and in the time it came back a second time everyone had finished, and by then my brother just wasn't hungry anymore and very pee'ed off ..... Also how chicken can succulent on the outside be dry enough to choke you on the inside is a new one on me!!! Myself had the chicken sizzler... No sizzle for a start plus the secret sauce!!!! Wait for it,.......... Barbecue sauce!!!! So basically hunters chicken without the cheese and bacon!!! So they knocked off a few meals off the bill.... Which they should but also was nice of them to realise, but wait ........ They still charged us for them on the bill despite the bill saying they've been deducted..so adding extra money on other items to see if we noticed.... Well played!!!In conclusion I would NOT recommend this place .... Teething problems maybe..... No pizza oven at all anymore as that belongs next door now which is going to be another restaurant!!!! So one thing that made Mollys good was the pizza's is now in the hands of another business...... FYI.... The other Resturant is owned by the same guy who owns the Mollys building! Talk about back stabbing!!! However that may have a effect but still I can't excuse it......would go there for drinks all day long and the staff as previously stated are great! But food NO....... Could try and prove me wrong Mollys but it would take a lot for me to be tempted and spread the word that things are on the up!! Ps.... The cocktails are worth a go ; )
Matt4orpe . 2016-04-10
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We had heard that the restaurant side of the business were no longer occupying the building containing what used to be called Mollys, along with the pizza oven. And that they had now decided to serve food within the bar area of the White Hart as a result.What we weren't prepared for was the frankly blunt reception from the staff when we called in to the White Hart for a drink at 8:30pm one Friday.Despite the bar being almost deserted, we were promptly told that this was now a restaurant only until 10:00pm and after that it was a 'late evening drinks venue.'We could not believe that despite the place being deserted, they nevertheless turned us away even though we would have spent at least £30 on drinks.The atmosphere and ambiance of the pub have been totally destroyed by the appearance of several reception lecterns dotted around the bar area.It's such a shame, as one really thought the business was doing all the right things and was providing a much needed quality venue for Retford. We were given the distinct impression it was now failing in that role.
Ackers2 . 2016-04-03
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First time I have ever been to Retford to visit some friends and we visited clockwork Molly's on a Saturday night. Everything was fabulous, the food was lovely and wasn't too expensive at all. Entertainment later in the evening was also great. Would definitely recommend this to my friends and family!
A TripAdvisor Member . 2016-03-21
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Quirky but different decor in keeping with former occupants of the property. Limited menu but food good and freshly prepared. Reasonable drinks prices too. Wouldn't recommend for special night out but good for a change
Jennifer C . 2016-03-16
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A friend and I went to Clockwork Molly's for a meal and a few drinks.Food is average. The pizza was huge and great taste, however very heavy.Service wasn't great. The waitress was new and explained this. However, it's a good idea to know your menu before service commences. I think this restaurant is missing that extra service. The up sale. Our plates were cleared and no desserts or drinks were offered. Missing the chance to sell.We asked to see the dessert menu. In the same time 4 big groups left the restaurant, leaving just myself and my friend. The manager then blew out the candles and the waitresses started wiping the tables and laying them up for the following day. They completely ignored us and so we decided to pay and leave.On paying, I asked if they were in a rush? The manager responded by saying, once the last people leave, we close. I explained that we were still there. He replied. But you had finished eating. This was 21.45 on a Saturday night and we only arrived for a 20.30 table reservation. the place was empty apart from us, who they obviously wanted to be rid off too. Such a shame, will never return or recommend if on a weekend it's closed by 22.00. Could be a gorgeous restaurant but if it's not full zero atmosphere and staff who aren't interested and just want to work as little as possible and go out.
Charlotteh1977 . 2016-03-08
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Have to book as very popular. We had pizza which was freshly made. Good service. Would recommend. Reasonably priced.
DianeW1947 . 2016-03-06
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Lovely food, friendly service and not bad on the £££'s.Below is a couple of pics of the food we ordered. All were very nice indeed and would definitely recommend others trying and we'll certainly be going again!
Chris H . 2016-02-24
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What a fantastic find. Excellent food steak cooked to perfection. Excellent service and a lovely atmosphere.
Madkin30 . 2016-02-11
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Visited tonight with friends excellent food, steaks lovely well cooked fab chips. Staff friendly, would highly recommend !!
NovemberRachel . 2016-02-11
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Excellent steak, excellent service, 2 young ladies looked after me. Polite and lovely. Will come again. Enjoyable.
bluesboycfc1 . 2016-02-10
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Brill brill brilliant , been a few times , love it here , steak amazing , staff helpful and friendly , try the "blue moon lager with slice of orange Will certainly be going again
Simon W . 2016-02-05
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When I booked our first visit, a table for 4 on a Saturday night, I wondered what it would be like as I was told that they had a party of 18 booked in! I wanted 7:30 but was offered 6:45 or 8:30. Having opted for 6:45 I guessed that we would be around while the big party was in and feared that service would suffer. My fears were totally unfounded - the service was attentive, polite, unhurried but timely. Now to the food - apart from a long list of pizzas the menu is not too extensive - but what you get is both good quality and excellent quantity. We all went for starters and mains. When it came to dessert we passed as were were too full! We were hopeful when we saw this place open - we were not disappointed. Retford has some good places to eat and this has added another excellent venue. Maybe some of the others should look to their laurels as Clockwork Molly's is a hard act to beat! Well recommended.
port-nou . 2016-01-29
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The restaurant was quite busy and fairly noisy so we are looking forward to be able to sit in the outside area in the summer..... We felt a fish main course would have made the menu a little more varied. The breaded prawn starter was very simple and missing the spring onion garnish- quite un-inspiring really . However the fillet steaks we had for main course were exceptional- beautiful quality and cooked to perfection.The home made chips were gorgeous and the salad crisp and fresh. We will definitely return again if just to have a steak and a bottle of the lovely El Coto red wine. Service was friendly and very efficient. The pizzas that were coming out of the kitchen also looked lovely.
katrinamarie . 2016-01-18
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Went last night with hubby and some friends for the first time and have to say had the perfect night food was amazing had the fillet steak it was cooked perfect .staff was so friendly and very helpful couldn't do enough for you a great friendly atmosphere really recommend a visit
Dawn C . 2015-12-10
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On a weekend break to the area staying at a nearby hotel I wanted to book a special meal for my husband's birthday....the restaurant, food, service, and price were exceptional...it is a little difficult to find however as it is in the courtyard behind The White Hart pub and as it is quite new not many people seemed to know of it......definitely a hidden gem though!
juicyjen . 2015-12-07
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Great to see more places opening in Retford. This place makes you feel relaxed the staff are very attentive, service great, food great, atmosphere great, decor great, great menu and prices. Can't wait to go back :)
Dodge42 . 2015-12-01
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Me and my husband went in a week after they opened had a drink and enquired about a christening venue I spoke to both owners and they booked it in we was so pleased! But every time I rang the owners was away or busy witch I understand but everything I rang the staff staid they would get them to ring us back but they never did so I went in again a month before the actual christening day and they said the owners wasn't in but one of them was as I actually saw them but it looked like they was hiding from me, I will never go back in and I will carry on telling people not to go there as they gave me a month to book and find a new venue for 70 people lucky the amazing staff from the crown at bawtry worked there magic!! Will not be going in again!
Jessica E . 2015-11-26
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Excellent venue and staff. We had the bar, courtyard and restaurant for over 80 guests which worked very well. The courtyard was secure so children could run around safely. The decor is amazing and everything was very well organised. The buffet was the best I have ever had and all the quests commented on how good the buffet was with a large selection of food which was all top quality. Thank you.
Motorvault . 2015-11-19
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Good food and all done beautifully, staff friendly and helpful and surroundings clean and tidy, can't fault this place at all
Sherman01 . 2015-10-26
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First time I have been to clockwork Molly's I was totally blown away,the whole experience was perfect. The restaurant was so modern and relaxing, I forgot I was in Retford!!! I had sweet chilli prawns to start with followed by chimichangas both accompanied with a mouth watering salad. Not even enough room for a pudding which all looked delicious. Service was amazing and second to none, really looked after us all.Will definitely be back....very soon!!!!
B0zzy . 2015-10-18
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Food and drink fabulous. Value for money.Service 10 out of 10 Lorraine meacher lyons and the team really look after you. This is the second time I have dined here. Wonderful.
Jane M . 2015-10-18
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Decided to take parents based on recommendation from a friend.Service excellent with a smile, staff have been well trained and are attentive without going over the top.Decided to go for the Hearty Lasagne and a Chile Lasagne washed down with a beer.Food was served piping hot and was very tasty, portion size was average, meat content could have been greater and wasn't keen on the side salad being served on a wooden board.So lasagne for four, two small bowls of chips, two pints of beer and 2 fresh orange juices came to £56For me I enjoyed the food and the visit but think it is top price for what you get.
Kevin Y . 2015-10-08
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We had heard about the good reviews from everyone and decided to give Clockwork Molly's a go for ourselves on a random Wednesday night. From the minute we walked in we were greated with a warm welcome and inviting smile. The food (prawn starter and Pizza main) were immaculate, and definitely value for money as we both like to feel full after a meal! Between busy periods we we lucky enough to talk to a few members of staff and what impressed us the most was despite the expert level of service and high quality of food, we felt at ease, at home, and part of something special that was more than just a meal. Having read a few of the reviews I find it the negative comments that have been made laughable and would recommend Clockwork Molly's to anyone. Thankyou to everyone involved there.
Dave B . 2015-09-23
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Find was fantastic!! The staff were lovely and really friendly... A very warm welcome atmosphere... Seriously recommend
Karen W . 2015-09-23
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Very synthetic tasting and disorganised despite now being open several months. Lasagne tasted like dolmio sauce which is very easy to spot. Not homemade by any means
Tom190382 . 2015-09-14
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We visited for a weekday lunch on a recent trip to Retford. The restaurant is situated in an unpromising street but then turning the last corner you suddenly find it is set in a hotel courtyard & out-bulding that have a nice ambience. The staff are friendly and efficient but their manner is also one exuding hectic bustle. The lunch menu was short & sharp - a large range of pizzas, a selection of paninis and a specials board with three pasta dishes & five salads.The meals arrived quickly and were quite nicely presented. The food was more than fine but unexceptional. We would visit again quite happily but not go out of our way to do so.For a quick and pleasant lunch served in a decent setting we would recommend to fellow TripAdvisors - just, on the basis of our experience, don't expect anything to stand out.
TonyKnighton_Wales . 2015-09-12
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Just visited Clockwork Molly's for lunch after hearing good reviews - we certainly weren't disappointed. Excellent, friendly service and two great pizzas. Would highly recommend it and will be returning for an evening meal.
Tnw674 . 2015-09-12
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This is the 3rd time we have eaten at mollys, once again the fantastic service was only matched by the wonderful food and atmosphere, this is easily our favourite place to eat in retford and the tapas are great too
paulwendy6 . 2015-09-11
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went to mollys on 5th sep with are friends .food was great and staff, was having a great night till the bill came which was £200 pound for four people thought was a bit high but we did have wine ect so we paided it ,but when i added it up on my phone we had been over charged by £51 pounds .we did get a refund and a sorry and thats it thought at least could of gave us a drink on the house
denise19672015 . 2015-09-09
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Just got home from such an amazing meal at Clockwork Molly's! Nothing was too much trouble and the food was fantastic! We even took our 4 year old daughter and she loved it too. I would definitely recommend this place and we will be returning very soon xx
Lisa R . 2015-09-09
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We had a night out for a friends leaving do. The venue was easy to book and when we arrived we were greeted and down to our seats. The staff were very friendly and despite not having the drinks we would have liked we ordered everything we wanted. We did have a small problem with burnt pizzas. Initially we were told by the waiter 'it's the way we make them' then the manager came over and quickly sorted the pizzas and gave us a drink. This didn't hamper our experience one bit. Great staff, good venue and superb food. Can't wait to come back.
IanCampbell87 . 2015-09-08
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I have been here a few times now and can highly recommend going. The food and the service is excellent.
Catherine H . 2015-09-06
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Absolutely amazing food from the Cajun chicken starter to my steak was cooked to perfection (one of the best I've had in years) REAL chips and the service was impeccable.... Lovely Decor, Great Atmosphere and Amazing value... 10/10 will be returning very soon!
JoLongden . 2015-09-06
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We were on a girlie night out -9 of us and prebooked - as there is a waiting list! When we arrived a group of customers were refusing to leave their table meaning we couldn't be seated. Tom was brilliant and gave us complimentary drinks and get us informed what was happening. I have to stress this wasn't the restaurants fault but some rather selfish customers. Any who - we eventually sat down to eat and the food was excellent definitely recommend the chimichangas and cook your own steak!!! . Service from all staff was great. Will be returning again ver soon. Thanks Tom for a great night!
lazy1Lincoln . 2015-09-06
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Visited this small restaurant for a midweek meal with my wife and her parents after a recommendation from a neighbour. We booked for a Wednesday night, and got a welcome surprise of a full house. For a Wednesday night this is rare, and it was great too see. The atmosphere was amazing, music different and bouncing, no Adele playing here!! The décor is different and engaging which we later learnt was designed by the staff themselves and handcrafted by local tradesman. The level of finish, along with creativity is staggering.Service was impeccable never intimidating, and staff went out there way to ply us with fantastic beer, and wine. The beers on offer were also different from the norm, Brooklyn lager being a highlight.In terms of food we skipped starters and went straight for mains, my father in law had the Hopwood pizza, which we were told was one of the most popular. He said it was fantastic, he certainly didn't need the pizza box to take any home, as stated before by the waiting staff if he could not manage it all. My wife had a Chilli lasagne and although hot polished it off in record time, certainly no faults there! Myself and the mother in law had the 8oz Fillet, which was cooked to perfection, a medium rare, and a medium. She commented on the fact that its the best steak she has had in a number of years. The chips were again amazing, and the overall presentation of everything was excellent.desert followed and every one although bought in was high quality, and tasty. The Movenpick ice cream was a highlight, pear sorbet.................. just give me the tub.Overall a fantastic experience and a joy to have it in Redford, after having bad experiences at other local establishments it was a welcome gift for us.Thanks to all at Molly's your hard work, doesn't go unnoticed, and those being negative clearly are very hard to please or are not 100 % kosher.
james b . 2015-09-05
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Recently visited Clockwork Molly's as part of a works do. Certain décor looked good but just did not suit the environment and space. It was a rainy day so had to eat inside where it is cramped with tables, I felt like I could not move. There was a drinks order and they came quickly but it should be stated that they come from the pub next door. When the food arrived at the table we were greeted by a very rude man, he was cocky but was not helpful. There were a few different steaks on the table so when asked which one or how cooked he just ignored you. He was not interested in the customers and let down the rest of the front of house staff team who where great.Everyone on the table ordered something different, the lasagne looked great and was stated to be tasty however I was not so lucky. I ordered the Hamilton Hogwood Pizza which unfortunately came burnt, all I could taste was the charred pizza base. I did make a complaint to the manager and she dealt with it fantastically and another one quickly came. However there were not much flavour to it, a takeaway pizza has more to it. Finally, desserts were the only good edible thing, I had the Cookie Dough Cheesecake which was beautiful but could tell it was bought in which let down the rustic feel for the place. I personally would not recommend this establishment as the food was poor, that one member of staff let the side down and it is not that good value for money. There are many other better places in Retford for a similar price and better food.
Jessica W . 2015-09-04
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Was treated to a small family meal there to celebrate my birthday. The decor was unusual and intriguing. Service was very good although the restaurant was quite busy. We all had different dishes and all were well presented and tasted great My steak was delicious.I really enjoyed it
Anne W . 2015-09-01
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Love the place nicely decorated modern bistro vibe good atmosphere great art work on walls nice staff good food reasonable pricewill definitely visit again if we can get in its busy
Elaine W . 2015-09-01
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I would just like to say how nice it was to have a meal here. I am vegan and a friend was gluten free but they had no problem giving us a meal without any fuss. There were 6 of us altogether and we were all very pleased with the food and service and would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Denise D . 2015-08-31
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The place was packed but they squeezed us in. Pizza was amazing, the starters tapas was so yummy and the steak on the hot stone was impressive. Great decor and will defiantly go again.
nikkirushin . 2015-08-30
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Love the ambience here, and the great selection of drinks from the White Hart. Food is fantastic and the staff are helpful (husband wanted an amalgamation of two different pizzas, and they did it for him). Highly recommend the pizza!
Melissa A . 2015-08-28
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I have eaten her on two occasions now and will be revising for a third time, shortly. Being a picky eater, I always struggle to find good quality food. On our first visit here, I had meatballs to start and a lasagne dish for my main. Although the main was a little on the greasy side, it still had a delicious taste. The second time, I opted for a stone baked pizza. Again, the staff were excellent at ensuring they could find a topping that wasn't too spicy but just right for me. Not the best stone baked pizza as it was a little tough but the homemade chips are an absolute must! It is lovely to sit in the courtyard when the weather is nice too. This is a lovely establishment, exactly what Retford needed.
Kelly S . 2015-08-22
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When travelling around in a VW camper van with 2 kids and a dog, it can sometimes be difficult to find a place to eat which suits all and accepts a dog. Clockwork Molly's looked ideal food wise but we were not optimistic on the dog front. While not being overtly 'dog friendly' the staff were excellent at resolving the problem by letting us eat from the main menu (not just the tapas menu) in the courtyard. The food was the best we had on the whole trip and reasonably priced, the staff were attentive and finished off the trip in a memorable way. Thanks to everyone there.
LolC681 . 2015-08-21
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Went here on spec for a Friday night meal. The attitude of Tom, who was receiving people was to try to make it happen, which is rare, and he worked out a way of getting us a table. The food was very good, especially the Chilli Lasagne, and the service was cheerful, prompt and efficient throughout. Good value too - we will definitely return.
J4yc33 . 2015-08-14
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We found ourselves driving down the A1 one lunchtime as part of a long journey down south, and we decided to have a look online at Retford for nearby restaurants that we could eat in whilst driving through Nottinghamshire. We actually stumbled upon a Japanese place which, according to TripAdvisor, is where Clockwork Molly's is. We could not find the Japanese in person, and so decided to give Clockwork Molly's a try, mainly due to their advertising of tapas.On looking at the menu, we saw that it consisted mainly of pizzas - and no tapas at all. They also have pastas and salads on the specials board. Upon asking about the tapas, we discovered that it is the sister restaurant around the corner that serves it - and upon looking at the tapas menu it was small and unimpressive. We settled on the dishes at Clockwork Molly's, and what a good choice it seemed to be, despite the limited selection and notably unfortunate lack of starters. Our waitress remained friendly and chatty as she brought all of our food - my brother notably incredibly enjoyed his meat pizza. Two other pasta dishes were also delicious, and my chicken and red pesto pasta was simply incredible. The restaurant seemed like a surprisingly good choice by this point - and then we ordered desserts. The icecreams were all very good quality, and a wide variety of choices were offered. My cheeesecake was good, though it got a bit sickly towards the end. The prices were reasonable, and the service very good.Note that if you go to the toilets, two of our party members found the matt-black tiling slightly disorienting, and reminiscent of "the department of mysteries" in the Harry Potter films. All in all, I would definitely recommend trying some of the pasta specials from the board, and would not object to returning at all.
Simon C . 2015-08-10
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Having had a lovely meal the first time i visited i decided to try again this time for lunch. At first i thought the menu was a little sparse on choice. But on closer inspection,if you include the specials board the choice is good.Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. the pizza is freshly baked and delicious as was the panini. Overall i will visit again perhaps the Tapas in the bar this time!
johnco63 . 2015-08-09
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The food itself was pretty average. I had the steak on the stone which was a complete disaster. The steak on the stone idea appears to be trendy in other establishments so I thought I would give it a go but I was the first and last time . The staff were friendly enough and the bill was reasonable. When myself and my friends first heard about this place we were delighted that Retford was finally gaining an eatery worth visiting but unfortunately he whole hipe regarding the place was atad over rated and out experience was below par.
Jemma C . 2015-08-06
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Pulled off the A1 while on a long journey on a Thursday in July looking for somewhere to eat lunch. Saw the outside tables visible in the alleyway and were drawn to look closer, glad we did, Very pleasant decor, the "steam-punk" theme has been mentioned by others and it was the term which came to our mind too. Menu was short, but with the addition of a large number of daily specials on the blackboard, gave a good choice. Tapas was available from the co-owned pub across the alleyway and the menu for that was offered when asked. Chosen dishes were a crayfish salad, - very good, large portion, tasty shellfish and plenty of variety in the salad, very tasty. A meat type pizza was thoroughly enjoyed by my son as were two pasta dishes eaten by the other members of our party. Deserts - the Moevenpick ice cream offered was very good, as was the white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake.All for a very reasonable price, with helpful welcoming staff. A good find which I would thoroughly recommend.
DesdinovaUK . 2015-08-04
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A group of us went to Clockwork Molly's for dinner and we absolutely loved it. Because it's quite a small place the atmosphere was great and everyone around us seemed to be having a good time.Service was fab, the staff are very friendly and try really hard to make your visit as pleasurable as possible.The food was delicious. I recommend the chilli lasagne! So tasty. I would definitely dine here again!
Jessica A . 2015-08-03
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Visited as a couple at lunchtime and courtyard was lovely but the food was not up to the standard of the surroundings. Had pizza which lacked flavour and was not crisp in the middle of the base and a salad that was tired looking - such a shame. Also heard staff shouting at each other which is hardly what we go out for lunch for, good selection of beers so may well visit for a pint or two but won't eat there
Tom190382 . 2015-08-03
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first visit to Molly's last night. The place was buzzing with people,super food ,we had a fantastic pizza in a beautifully decorated bistro.the service was friendly and attentive ,will definitely return. Just what Retford needs.
joanne B . 2015-08-01
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This was our third time of visiting in the evening and both previous meals had been fantastic. This time we were celebrating our sons girlfriends graduation and all 4 of us had the 8oz fillet steaks and all of us commented on the quality and how they had been cooked to perfection (2 medium and 2 rare) I can honestly say it was one of the best steaks I had ever eaten anywhere in the world. The ambience of the restaurant is very chilled and relaxing perfect for enjoying a lovely evening either with family or friends. We all enjoyed fantastic desserts that came with luscious moevenpick ice cream. The staff were pleasant and efficient and the bill was very reasonable,I would highly recommend a visit. Keep up the good work clockwork Molly's
Mark T . 2015-07-31
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Having read reviews was keen to try it. Phoned to book a table & told there was no table available. I asked if we could walk in and was told we could, but we probably wouldn't get in. What's the point? We won't bother
AJSW09 . 2015-07-30
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Despite not being able to get in for dinner on a number of occasions, my friend and I tried lunch. The restaurant and courtyard looked fantastic and the staff were polite. There were a few issues (like no ice) but the food was brilliant!!!I can honestly say I've never had such an authentic/ tasty pizza locally. The venue lends itself to staff wearing a uniform and the casual wear let the place down slightly, But the price was reasonable and I will certainly be going back and trying for a dinner reservation.
IanCampbell87 . 2015-07-29
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Last night was our 2nd time we visited Clockwork Molly's, and although our 1st time was amazing, last night knocked it out the park! The food is some of the best, if not the best, in retford. The decor is funky and unique. The waiter said it was based on a steam punk theme, unusual but brilliantly done. The Restaurant was very full last night at one point last night, it seemed the service had alot to deal with, yet our drinks and food were brought to our tables in record time!Food - From staters to mains to deserts. I can not fault anything. Superb. To all the staff at 'Clockwork Molly's' keep up the great service!We will be back!
davidcast2015 . 2015-07-26
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Been here for lunch several times , the decor , service and food are all excellent, would definitely recommend.
Chezzybish . 2015-07-26
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Went for a meal with hubby for his birthday. The decor is beautiful the service was attentive and the food was lovely!!!! Definitely will be eating there again.
Diane B . 2015-07-23
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Following very positive reviews for this Bistro decided to give it a go, visited as a party of 4 and found the venue to be stunningly beautiful such a shame that the food didn't match the location. My first real clue was the strange hotch potch menu with no clear theme and spilled in various formats. The confusion continued as we had to order drinks from the pub side, food from another bit of the building and then paid at the two locations before we received our food more akin to a service station than a top class bistro. Staff were very pleasant and helpful but did seem as confused by it all as we were.The lasagne was clearly bought in and very synthetic tasting after being over microwaved and molten , the two pizzas we ordered were raw in the centre despite being black on the base and the desserts again were mass produced catering quality. As a foodie I cannot be fooled by dressed up dishes being passed off as homemade and authentic. In addition to this the confusing ordering and payment systems in place where I couldn't even get a printed receipt added to the experience. Such a shame so will stick with our usual local haunts.
Roger G . 2015-07-23
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blown away by this place. A real hidden gem nestled in the market place in Retford, the pizzas were traditionally cooked in a brick oven so were ordered and in front of us in 10 minutes. The side order of chips were traditional hand sliced 'proper' chips! My party all had pizzas but the other dishes going to the tables looked just as inviting. Very well priced and the seervice with a smile was excellent. Finally the decor has clearly taken a lot of effort and time. Can't wait to go back!
Adam S . 2015-07-22
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We visited Clockwork Molly's on Saturday 18th July at 6:30pm after quite a struggle to actually get a booking.I think the owners are taking it steady with numbers and bookings initially (wisely), as there were plenty of empty tables for at least the first hour we were there.The service was excellent, attentive and quick but never irritating or false.The decor is quirky... Think safe steam punk, and the staff are eager to please.The menu is small. Pizza, steak or a sort of American/texmex/Cajun fusion affair. However the quality of the food is very good. The steaks were cooked perfectly to our instructions and were tender. The steaks were good value for money, but I would question the wisdom of charging £11 for a pizza in Retford... Wood fired oven or not.The only disappointment was the desserts, which seemed to be mass catering quality.We will visit again to see if the pizzas are value for money too.Well done Molly's though... You have found exactly was Retford was lacking.
Nicola W . 2015-07-20
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Went here with a couple of business colleagues in the week. What a gem, amazing pizzas cooked in a huge pizza oven, very quick, great service. Will definitely be returning for the vast beer selection in the bar next door. Great job.
Sp1tfir3 . 2015-07-19
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Beautiful meal out, pizzas were big but very thin however they were to die for! They were beautiful service was brill too. Would deffo go again. Lovely to have such a nice little restaurant in retford. Not overly expensive either. Highly recommend!
Tanya W . 2015-07-18
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had a fabulous meal. steak was well cooked and portion sizes very genius.staff were attentive only down side was in the bar was charged two different prices for drinks, Would we visit again defiantly yes.
nicola h . 2015-07-09
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Been a couple of times now and have had the best steak I have ever had!! Amazing food wonderful staff beautifully decorated!! Will be back several times!!!
Joanne M . 2015-07-07
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Really looked forward to our visit as the reviews are very good and i had had a quick look around on one of my visits into retford.But i was really let down with the food.Wood fired pizzas sound great and you cannot go wrong with them even a novice could bake one!Well we got a soggy pizza and other items were only average.Service was nice and polite but if a chef cannot do basic pizza i really wonder.Best of luck as i agree retford needs it
Lilyann1 . 2015-07-06
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Just been to Clock Molly's the meal was superb. Both had starters and steaks. Steaks were cooked to perfection. The wine we had went well with our meal. Staff and service excellent. Restaurant decor is lovely. Highly recommended
timbeth . 2015-07-05
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Went in last night for a meal with my partner. . Beautiful decor nice atmosphere and food was stunning .. best place to eat in retford ..
John-paul T . 2015-07-04
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Visited clockwork mollys after being pestered by my wife. Boy am I glad she pestered me! The food is delicious, right down to the last mouthful. I had a pizza, she had a steak. Both were mouth-wateringly moreish! The portion sizes were very good and the service was excellent. I paid £10.50 for a pizza topped with sausage, streaky bacon and cheese and I must admit, id pay £20 if I had to. It was delicious. My wife had a steak topped with stilton sauce and it just melted in the mouth. Will be going back.....very soon!!
Jon L . 2015-07-03
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cracking service and choice. Steak beautiful and pasta dish superb. Lovely atmosphere and plenty of room. Would recommend this to everyone.
Steveretford . 2015-07-01
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We went with a large party . When we arrived I felt completely relaxed in the surroundings, the refurb is great. The food was very tasty , cooked to perfection. Helpful , hardworking , pleasant staff. No problems with serving a large amount of people. A fantastic evening. I will be recommending it to everyone
coop78 . 2015-06-29
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I have visited twice in the last couple of weeks with different friends and we have all throughly enjoyed it. The ambience is great, relaxed with a very positive vibe and cool decor. The staff were excellent, welcoming and efficient. I had lamb pizzas both times which were delicious but the special feta to start is truly amazing! Love everything about the place, the courtyard has never looked so good, it's just what Retford needs.
Lisa M . 2015-06-27
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Visited clockwork Mollys with friends. We had a fantastic night! The restaurant is beautifully and uniquely decorated, the staff are friendly and helpful and the food is amazing!!! I had the sirloin steak, it was perfectly cooked and the Stilton sauce is to die for! We will definitely be back! :)
HBower . 2015-06-21
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Really good and comfortable surroundings. Nice menu,well cooked and presented. A thoroughly enjoyable meal. We went for the Mexican/Pizza fusion option. Well worth a visit. Certainly popular, it was a full house. Nice buzz about Clockwork Mollys.
GerCon2014 . 2015-06-19
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Just returned from holiday, and our son booked this for us as we had just "dumped off our cases" at home.We are regular Retford out eaters, but this was outstanding.Friendly staff, great atmosphere, lovely decor, the steaks were cooked to perfection.OK, a bit pricey, but the overall experience compensated for this.Definitely a contender for number 1 in Retford.Keep this up, Molly.
A C . 2015-06-07
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What an amazing experience my family and I had at clockwork Molly's everything from the food to the service and decor was outstanding. I feel that this sort of venue is just what Retford has been missing and the quality of the food matched it was just superb. I tried the Moroccan lamb pizza, all pizzas are stonebaked and the variety on the menu was different and interesting. The lady who was working deserves a special menu she was so friendly and accommodating especially when my sister and I have two baby girls we couldn't have been made more welcome. I highly recommend this venue you won't be disappointed. Thankyou for a great day xxx
Amanda M . 2015-06-06
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My husband and I visited last night for an anniversary treat. I would thoroughly recommend a visit. The food was fabulous, service excellent. We received a phone call prior to the visit, confirming our booking and also letting us know in advance that it was cash only, just until the card machines were installed. I thought that was a nice touch. There is a lovely atmosphere and I felt like I was on holiday! A bit pricier than what we normally pay, the the food was worth it! Will definitely be going back!
Kirsty W . 2015-05-31
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Booked a table for Friday night to which they managed to get us in. Staff were extremely friendly and efficient. Menu is mainly pasta, steaks and Pizza. We both had steaks and wasn't disapointed, they were beautiful, cooked to perfection. Desserts were fab especially the lemon cheesecake OMG it was to die for!!!! Will certainly be going back. Hidden gem in Retfords market sq.
lottie221 . 2015-05-31
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