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There will be many who mourn the passing away of a favourite local restaurant - the Danube! Went by today to discover that it is no more and that in it's place is going to be another place, thankfully, called "Taylor's Restaurant'.

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bwanamdevu . 2018-11-05

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Went to Danube with friends for Saturday lunchtime. It wasn't very busy, but I hear it does get quite busy at times. The atmosphere was pleasant. The waiter was friendly and helpful. The food is very nice, and you get a really classy meal for your money.

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RedShoesNottingham . 2018-10-16

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We were heading for the chain restaurant around the corner but Danube looked so inviting we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. It was a bit like stepping back in time, both in terms of the decor and service, but in a fabulously intriguing and welcoming way. The wine was delicious, the food choice was refreshingly different and everything served to us was tasty and aromatic with a ‘home cooked’ freshness we were delighted with. Prices are surely unbeatable? We had two three course dinners plus coffee and carafe of wine for £55. We will definitely be back....

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413carolinec . 2018-10-04

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I didn't actually eat here, but found from t'internet that they do a vegan meal. We were briefly in Newark on Trent and had to go to a 100th birthday party in Essex. Not wanting my daughter's boyfriend to be left out of the standard party food, I spoke to Ramone at Danube. We discussed what she could prepare for James and a cost. Not only did I agree to pick it up on a Thursday (we were travelling mid morning Friday) but she then agreed that I could go in before their opening hours on Friday and collect it then so that it could be made up fresh and the sandwiches not get soggy - what a star! Long story short, we arrived in Essex with Mushroom filling sandwiches, vegetable pate, pecan pie and sweet potato fries all for just £10 and we all reckon James had the best food at the party! Thank you Ramone and John the chef for making all the effort but for being a part of not allowing a young man to be left out of a great celebration, just because of his beliefs. You are complete stars. Oh and by the way, we will come back and eat in your restaurant when we are back next year, it looks absolutely gorgeous.

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annettelaurie . 2018-09-30

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This is a lovely welcoming place to eat. The menu is excellent value, starters average £6 and the mains £14. The two and three course menus are fabulous value. Drinks are very reasonable too. This is a warming, hearty menu. We had four different dishes and they were all excellent. Plenty of meat and very very tasty. Great service too - Highly recommended.

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Julie B . 2018-09-22

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Wonderful welcome from Ben and Team. The meal was superb. Beautifully presented. Great service. Highly recommended

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Compass42180 . 2018-09-16

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Picked this restaurant on the basis of Trip Advisor and we were not disappointed. very accommodating to individual needs, smiling service and very tasty food.

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Trevor M . 2018-09-08

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Wandered around Newark for maybe three hours, visited the Antique Centre and started to look for lunch. Walking past the Danube everything was attractive from the outside. It looked welcoming.

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ramede . 2018-09-03

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Our first visit but it won't be our last. Starters were Duck pate and Nolalox. The pate was delightful only slightly spoiled by the brioche style toasted bun. Nolalox (lightly smoked salmon) was melt in the mouth and perfect. Mains were the Ox cheek, which lived up to all the positive reviews and Wiener schnitzel, which was also very good. After so much food we forced ourselves to share a Creme brulee which again was perfect.

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David B . 2018-09-02

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This restaurant serves excellent Balkan food at sensible prices. It has a nice atmosphere, with friendly staff. Portion size is good, and service was helpful and friendly. Wine list and drinks options are a little limited, but still good.

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Nigel B . 2018-08-13

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I have visited the Danube about 8 times and each time has been perfect. The 24 hours oxcheek is incredible. Very coeliac friendly!

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AndrewHirst2018 . 2018-08-04

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We hebben hier lekker gegeten. De oost Europese keuken met vooral lekkere schnitzels. Ze hebben een besloten terras waar je lekker rustig buiten kunt zitten. De bediening is vriendelijke en goede desserts. De prijs is heel redelijk !

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Bart v . 2018-08-02

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We called in with friends on the off chance as the menu look good outside the waiter took our coats on arrival very attentive and excellent at his job the food lived up to our expectations would definitely go again

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mrsjlb67 . 2018-07-31

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We were in Newark overnight and stumbled across Danube when looking for an evening meal. I was weary and not really 'in the mood'! However, from the moment we were greeted as we walked in it turned into a lovely evening .... the service was excellent - very keen to please and very professional, the food was tasty and well presented, the carafe of wine was really good and the atmosphere very pleasant. An excellent find and good value too. Very good to be offered good quality, well cooked food that is a bit different for a reasonable price. We would definitely go again - I note they also just do coffees etc in the day, a nice place for a break if out and about. Service with a smile.

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footloose95 . 2018-07-30

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Small restaurant, very nice atmosphere. Delicious cuisine from central Europe (Bohemia, Hungary, Austria) - probably one of the best restaurants of this kind in East Midlands.

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Mariusz M . 2018-07-30

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Very quick and friendly greeting upon arrival

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David Y . 2018-07-29

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Four of us called in for lunch. Nobody else in the restaurant as we were early for lunch, so chose our own table. The lunch time menu was varied and offered a 2 or 3 course meal at a realistic price. The starters were very good, pate and goats cheese with a fresh salad. The main courses were very tasty, of modest proportions but well presented. The waiter service was very good and professional.

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difaJP . 2018-07-23

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Called in today and had an excellent 3 course lunch. We had the restaurant to ourselves which was a real shame as this place should be full. The food is perfectly cooked, well presented, high quality, and delicious! The homemade lemonade is also great, very refreshing. The service was to a very high standard and we can't wait to visit again!

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CraigandJade . 2018-07-22

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We visited this restaurant to celebrate a wedding anniversary - and it was well worth it! We read all the reviews and agree with all those positive comments.

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LincsHappytraveller . 2018-07-15

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My husband and I happened upon this delightful restaurant throughTrip Advisor. From the minute we walked in we were hooked. Ramona welcomed us and showed us to a lovely table. We felt like we had just been seated in her dining room at her home. [Later we found out that she is the owner! So that was pretty spot on] She went out of her way to make sure that we had just the right wine to go with our entrees, allowing us to sample a few before selecting a bottle. We ordered goulash (first time ever) and a pork dish that was amazing. We shared an apple strudel that was delicious as well. Since we will be traveling to Romania in July, we wanted to try Eastern European cuisine. An added bonus was when Romona sat down with us and helped create a travel itinerary for our trip to Romania. We were so pleased with our experience here and hope that we have more like this in Bucharest and beyond.

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Claudia D . 2018-06-19

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Very friendly staff, wonderful choice on the menu, all reasonably priced. The wine is also reasonably priced. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

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lambertejl . 2018-06-19

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What a great place. I work away, find it quite hard to find restaurants that serve great unusual food. The Danube not only met, but exceeded our expectations. Great food, at a reasonable cost with awesome service. Highly recommended.

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718Richard . 2018-06-17

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Lovely little place, delicious and filling food. Very friendly welcome, really made us feel at home. Definitely worth a visit.

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Simon H . 2018-06-08

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Came to Newark for a day trip from Nottingham, and after a lovely boat trip went searching for lunch. My partner liked the look of this restaurant so we decided to try it!

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Natasha B . 2018-05-26

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We visited on a weekday evening for a special meal. As the weather was so warm and sunny we sat in the lovely little courtyard which was a perfect setting. Excellent friendly service, nothing was too much trouble and the food was sublime. The homemade lemonade is delicious on a warm day and in addition to the excellent apple strudel we had a little taster of the toffee fudge ice cream - mmm, The owner has very helpful knowledge of Romania and we wound up our evening planning a trip to Constanta! Definately on the favourites list and can't wait to visit again.

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BadgercatUK . 2018-05-16

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Beautiful restaurant, service was brilliant, the atmosphere was lovely, good menu to choose from.

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Lisa R . 2018-05-06

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We had a very enjoyable evening meal with friends at this restaurant. The service was good and the food tasty and not very expensive. I would recommend this place in Newark Would have gone back but they are closed Sunday evening.

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Jacky H . 2018-04-30

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A wonderful gluten free meal with family in this welcoming restaurant. Several GF options served by the exuberantly welcoming helpful staff. You are uickly made to feel like one of the family. There is a lovely atmosphere in which you can so easily relax and enjoy excellent food. There is also a nice courtyard area to the rear. Recommended!

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Mark N . 2018-04-28

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What a lovely place to eat. A warm welcome taking coats and making sure we're happy with the table. I visited with family including teenagers and an 87 year old and the menu had a great range to suit everyone, light meals, 2 or 3 course set price or a la carte and no pressure for everyone to order off the same menu. The service was attentive and the food delicious. Mostly authentic Austria/Hungarian but enough choice to suit most tastes. They heard up mention it being my dad's birthday and put a candle is his dessert <3 I will definitely come again

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Suzie P . 2018-04-28

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My sister and I had lovely lunch in the Danube. The owner was amazing she gave us information about the recipes and which countries they came from along the banks of the river Danube. She was attentive without being intrusive. The only problem was which items to choose, as there where so many. Food was cooked to perfection.

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northernlass2016 . 2018-04-25

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This restaurant offers excellent food and very good service. I have been there a number of times and have always been very pleased with the offering.

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RJA961 . 2018-04-12

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Surprised to find this jem, very welcoming and great service. Dinner was simple but great tasting and good value

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Dan T . 2018-04-09

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Fed up with the same-old same-old meals served by so many restaurants? Then this is the one for you. High quality Eastern European dishes served in very comfortable surroundings by helpful and knowledgable staff. An added bonus is the unusual and imaginative wine list. Excellent.

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Dieppois . 2018-04-09

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Lovely little resturant, attentive helpfull waiter and the food is excelent. Frikadelien starter very tasty schnitzel with wonderfull jaeger sauce and the pork on the meat platter was so succulent and tasty.Strudel with custard and cheese platter finished the meal off both very good. Good beers and very nice wine, fine dinning at good value price. Only one small thing the small jug of custard was so yummy would need to have a double portion next time.

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JN037 . 2018-04-03

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To preface, we went to book about a week ago, to ensure we could take my visiting parents out.

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FjellRo . 2018-03-17

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We had lovely starters and good service. However the vegetarian moussaka was mostly potato and I never found any aubergine. The sweet potato fries were good though.

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Sue E . 2018-03-17

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Went to Newark 4 days ago. Looking for somewhere to eat and passed this restaurant. Sister is a Gluten Free Vegan. Hostess was lovely & friendly. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and explained all the options available for my sister, and also which dishes could be altered to make them suitable. Sister had the Chickpea, Butternut, Red Onion & Cranberry Tagine served with vegetable rice. I had the slow roast Pork with a Red Wine Jus, Chunky Paprika Chips and seasonal veg. It was the most amazing, delicious meal I have ever eaten. The pork melted in your mouth, the red wine jus was to die for and the service was outstanding. Sister said Tagine was absolutely delicious. Congratulations, the decor was beautiful(love the blue & gold), the ambient music was relaxing. I will definitely be returning and recommending to family & friends. Only downside not sure about disabled access as I am disabled & had to negotiate 2 steps at entrance with help of hostess.Would advise checking in advance.

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kimharrison256 . 2018-03-10

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Fantastic food at this unassuming restaurant. Lovely hostess who went out of her way to accommodate us. F ex there was no Goulash as a starter but that wasn't a problem, they just made a smaller portion. The only downside was that the restaurant was very cold and unfortunately that stopped us from going back. We had to eat with our coats on.

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housebytheriver . 2018-03-09

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Reluctantly, I have to say that only a bottle of Romanian rose earned four stars. There was nothing wrong with any of the food (except mains could have been hotter) but there's the feeling afterwards that it doesn't quite hit the mark.

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Steveh242424 . 2018-03-08

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I recently visited Newark with a friend and after reading reviews on the Danube decided to give it a try.

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Pauline T . 2018-03-03

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On the snowiest, coldest day of the year we had lunch at The Danube.

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LisaDH . 2018-02-28

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Approx 20 of us attending for a surprise 60th birthday lunch, end of last month. The service was really attentive and Ramona and her team really couldn’t do enough for us!

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Khela . 2018-02-27

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We had four meals, all of them delicious. The staff created a strictly no garlic meal for an allergy sufferer. The chick pea vegetarian meal was one of the best I've ever had. The meals were full of flavour and piping hot. The prices were very reasonable. All of the staff were attentive, kind and helpful. No negatives at all. Thank you.

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gillywilly63 . 2018-02-22

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Went with family and friends who had been previously there. Very attentive service, delicious Hungarian food, full of flavour, really excellent desserts. Had a really great time.

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Chema237 . 2018-02-20

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Didn’t expect to come across a menu like this in Newark - the food, service, and ambience were brilliant and decent value too.

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TSG47 . 2018-02-08

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Visited based on reviews. Thursday night almost empty no atmosphere very cold. Food reasonable standard. Interesting wines. Does not take Amex. Won’t be returning

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Alan P . 2018-02-01

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Last Saturday we celebrated my wife’s 60th Birthday at the Danube. We had a private dinner with 20 plus guests. I made one visit a couple of months prior to the event and left the rest to the restaurant. Ramona and her team were great. The food, service and presentation more than met our expectations. All went according to plan and we had a great time. All guests, with various dietary needs really enjoyed the food, there was plenty of options for everyone. I would not hesitate in recommending the Danube for anyone planning a party. Trust the staff, they’re great!

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RBX22 . 2018-01-30

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Nearly two years since I was here last but this place still shines

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P_J_Murphy1962 . 2018-01-30

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Absolute gem for quality and service rarely to be found in Newark, young waiter knew his stuff , clear and experienced in every aspect, delivering faultless service . The food again stand out in quality and presentation. You will not be disappointed

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hotel-guest45 . 2018-01-26

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This restaurant is an absolute joy. I must have eaten here on around a dozen occasions over the last two or three years and never been disappointed. Crisp white tablecloths, a calm unhurried atmosphere and attentive friendly staff ensure it is always a very nice place to be.

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89paul89 . 2018-01-10

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I've been to Danube's a few times now as the service is always so warm and friendly. It's our 'go to' restaurant in Newark for lunch if we are in town or having family over for the weekend. The menu is Eastern European - goulash, Wiener schnitzel etc but with enough English options for those who prefer it. The drinks menu also reflects the 'Danube' vibe of the place with Romanian reds and rare German lagers.

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Helena P . 2017-12-18

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Having never been to Newark before we didn’t know where was good to eat. Stumbled across this restaurant and took a chance. So glad we did because the food and service were excellent. Thoroughly recommend the garlic mushrooms, chicken stew and the steak. The Black Forest gateau is amazing too. We had a lovely bottle of red wine recommended by the waiter as well. Would recommend for a romantic dinner. It made a change from the usual chain restaurants. Good value for money too.

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Penny B . 2017-12-03

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Really looked forward to our 3 course meal starters were nice and tasty but 3mm thick tenderised veal shouldn't be tough or cold tried it left it and didn't complain because the host was very good at his job gatteau was ok but a bit of single cream would have helped. Went home hungry

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enrawogf . 2017-11-26

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The service from the host was excellent throughout the visit. We were a party of three, with two meals covered by a Voucher, and the options available to us were explained clearly. Each course was served promptly, and the quality of the food was superb - pate for starters, slow-cooked pork, goulash and chicken schnitzel for mains followed by black forest gateau, chocolate cake and creme caramel to finish - all beautifully presented.

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richtex2017 . 2017-11-12

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Ville ha en schnitzel och denna restaurang är den enda i Newark-on-trent som serverar sådana. Dock föll den inte direkt i smaken. Den var torr, hårt bankad och hårt friterad. Dock smakade den gott.

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Peroan . 2017-10-03

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It is our 52nd Wedding Anniversary. We decided to celebrate locally. We have been to most restaurants in Newark. We decided to try The Danube restaurant. We sat in the romantic 'window seat'. The Service was superb, even though it was a Saturday night.

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Ronald D . 2017-10-03

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After a tiring morning house hunting, decided we had best get something to eat. There the problem starts it is surprising how few places will serve food after 2.00pm. Found the Danube excellent! last order for food 3.30pm. Very friendly and helpful staff excellent food and service. Very good value.

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Robin T . 2017-09-17

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I can't praise this place enough We have been welcomed by a lovely host service was incredible and the food was better then we expected We will definitely be coming back

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Alex K . 2017-09-16

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What a lovely host with a warm welcome on a wet and cold Wednesday evening! Superb food and service all the way through. The fennel soup and goulash was superb. Thank you and we will be back!

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CherylDuncan . 2017-09-01

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Once again we treated ourselves to lunch at the Danube. First time sat outside in the sunshine. Attentive, friendly service. Excellent food for a very reasonable price. We will be back!

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Ian P . 2017-08-26

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We really enjoyed our lunch in Danube's beer garden . We ordered from the tapas menu and we're delighted with our choice. We were also delighted with the wine, both glasses were Romanian.... a pleasant surprise. Our waitress was delightful, an all around great afternoon.

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Dublindays . 2017-08-25

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When I looked at the online menu some weeks before we visited I was a bit concerned, as I don't eat much meat and it seemed very beef-orientated, and though I do eat chicken it came with bacon, which I don't eat. By the time we went, though, the menu had changed, with vegetarian dishes (none on the previous menu) and more light dishes.The welcome was warm, the service rapid and efficient. Good coffee too - and interesting beers.

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Dinah W . 2017-08-23

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Excellent service, delicious food, great wine advice &amp; they even conjured up the sunniest afternoon to laze away in the patio space, &amp; finally didn't shoo us away until we were ready. What a perfect afternoon!

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Mary M . 2017-08-17

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Really enjoyed our meal here. The restaurant was surprisingly quiet but we still had a lovely time. Extremely good German beer, and we were offered wine to taste before choosing. The food was great, we both had the schnitzel.Nice food, lovely staff. Will hopefully return on a night with a bit more atmosphere but will not mark them down for that. People, please go there!

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stupidmz . 2017-08-11

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After three excellent meals at this restaurant we are preparing for a fourth! Good and plentiful food served with good cheer. A really pleasant dining experience

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Philip D . 2017-08-09

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Not having been to the Danube for nearly a year?? It was a last minute decision, and unbooked, but a warm welcome and lovely table presented the fantastic choice of less than usual run of the mill menus. Allergies catered for and personal preferences accommodated as far as possible never been disappointed!! Crab cakes and Hungarian sausage (like meat pates) really flavoursome starters. Steak with a personalised sauce avoiding onions and truly scrumptious and hock with veg superb although he pinched some of my triple cooked chunky golden chips!!!Lemon meringue ice cream home made, and summer fruit pud just rounded it off to perfection before coffee with drinks x4 all under £55 superb cuisine great service and good value recommended

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donna_paver66 . 2017-07-14

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Really excellent food, we did the set meal and the food was excellent. We recommend the goats cheese starter and the chicken paprikash. It was a warm evening and we sat out in the courtyard

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Matthew H . 2017-07-08

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A warm welcome, excellent food and drink made for a wonderful family get together. We would recommend this restaurant to anyone. many thanks to all!

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KERRIS7 . 2017-06-21

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We stopped at Newark to break a very long journey and have an evening meal. At first it seemed as though we were doomed to cheap pub grub, but thanks to Tripadvisor found Danube. And what a great find: good quality food, excellent service and reasonably priced. Set us up nicely for the rest of our journey, and when travelling the A1 in the future will make the same short detour again.

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St39 . 2017-06-19

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Together with my wife, sister-in-law and her husband we stopped outside the Danube Restaurant in Newark, a lovely co-incidence as you will see. The four of us had spent the day at the RAF Exhibition at East Kirkby which includes a real working Lancaster bomber, you should go there as well, and were on our way back to Mansfield and decided to find somewhere to eat in Newark, remember that name.On Castlegate we stopped to look in the door of The Danube Restaurant, it looked lovely, spotless white tablecloths with tasteful decorations and a charming Romanian mine hostess, we needed to look no further. We took a drink in the little courtyard and all chose the same main course Veal schnitzel which was excellent and the ladies had summer pudding and the gents apple strudel and custard, and the custard was excellent. All washed down with soft drinks for the ladies and excellent dark German beers for the gentlemen. Our hostess was helpful in every way adding to a really excellent experience.Herb Newark

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Herb N . 2017-06-17

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Lived in Newark 6 months , and this is the best food in Newark. Excellent food , staff professional, would highly recommend

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Bigtonylarok . 2017-06-17

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Called for lunch with a visiting friend. Pleasant atmosphere with background--as my musician friend said "real music" . Service very friendly and attentive, wide choice of interesting-sounding dishes on the set menu and at very reasonable prices. Food cooked and presented beautifully and everything we chose was delicious. We shall certainly visit again.

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Mrs J M G . 2017-06-15

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We dined here a few nights ago and it was simply delicious and the staff were so polite and attentive. It was one of our favorites.

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ktdeasy . 2017-06-08

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This restaurant was recommended to me by friends and it did not disappoint. It is smartly decorated with crisp white table cloths and looks inviting. The lunch menu was very well priced and contained some Eastern European dishes - a break from the norm. We chose- Chicken Schnitzel, Roast Loin of Pork and Braised Ox Cheek. All were divine. I can also recommend the Tomato and Red Pepper soup and the desserts. There are a variety of European beers to choose from- very tasty too.For children smaller portions of the mains are served. A refreshing change from the ubiquitous junk food most places offer.An outside area is open too. The waiter was efficient and the owner was very friendly and welcoming.We will definitely come back and totally recommend this restaurant.

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Linda S . 2017-06-06

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Called in whilst we were visiting Newark for lunch. Stunning food &amp; the waitress is so lovely. Would definitely recommend. Great prices. Thank you

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AmberAA . 2017-05-30

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Pleasantly surprised by both the flavours and service at Danube. Good value for money and a great selection of central and eastern European food and drink.

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RSmeeton . 2017-05-27

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If you are walking past when it is closed you might mistake it as a shop, don’t be put off. When open this is a superb and friendly restaurant, serving interesting dishes. The wines and meals are continental, so if you want typical British you might be disappointed.We enjoyed our stay enormously and the waiter was professional and friendly. The lady who came out to talk to us at the end was very friendly. I fully recommend this place.

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SPR-amble . 2017-05-26

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Visited Newark on a very wet evening. Received a very warm welcome at the lovely Danube restaurant. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. Eventually opted for the Mackerel Escabeche followed by the 24 hour slow roasted ox cheek, each element of each course was perfect. Husband pronounced his pigeon breast terrine followed by the slow roast pork as faultless.The restaurant also has a lovely patio garden area which I imagine would be lovely in better weather,Wine available by the glass, carafe or bottle.

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Jo C . 2017-05-17

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We had read the reviews and were keen to try out Danube.The entree of deep fried Brie unfortunately was frozen in the middle which they didn't charge us for. The Ox dish was fantastic but my wife's goulash was a little tasteless. For desert the strudel was delicious. But my wife's desert was forgettable. All in all I think the chefs had better nights by the reviews but the owner was lovely &amp; professional and we may have been unlucky with our selection of food that night.

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Kev-Cherie . 2017-05-14

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4 of us had a wonderful family lunch earlier today - I had the goulash and creme brûlée, and both were delicious. Others had the mackerel, chicken paprikash and brownies - again all tasted beautiful. Really reasonably priced and a cosy atmosphere. Definitely recommend and would come back!

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Khela . 2017-05-14

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After failing to get afternoon tea elsewhere. Booking a day ahead seems to be the way it works in Newark. We gave the Danube a try knowing that it could be a pointless exercise, but to our surprise they said they could do it. It was a bit of a wait, but a wait worth waiting for. The sandwiches, scones and cakes were devine. I come to Newark often and I think I've found another place to visit frequently whilst in the area. Staff were great as well, keep up the good work.

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pow1987 . 2017-05-13

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A splendid place to drop in and not for a swim but an excellent meal. We thoroughly enjoyed our recent Sunday lunch where there was plenty of choice and all reasonably priced.The service was very attentive but not in your face and the food was VERY good indeed - especially the ox cheek. We called on spec having not been in for some time and are very glad we did. We shall be back again; it was good food, lovely classical music playing gently in the background (Strauss of course) and the carafe of red wine was just right. All very classy - just like the Danube itself.......

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DRIZOL . 2017-05-08

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Service was great, staff were very attentive. Food was excellent and there was so much to choose from! Absolutely loved it and would highly recommend.

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Lauren H . 2017-05-07

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We were spending a few days in Newark for my husband's birthday and the Danube's menu featuring dishes from countries along the Danube appealed. We were very warmly welcomed into the restaurant by a woman who we discovered was the owner. My husand chose the Weiner schnitzel, which he said came with a divine sauce, so he was very pleased. I had the soup followed by slow-cooked ox cheek which just melted in the mouth. My husband had skipped a starter so that he could have the apple strudel for dessert. I didn't feel I could manage a dessert, but our hostess cut a portion off of the strudel and gave me a small plate "just in case" I wanted to taste it. I did manage a bite. Lovely. After we finished our dinner we enjoyed a pleasant chat with our charming hostess. It was the perfect end to my husband's birthday celebration.

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Shirley R . 2017-05-05

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I come here often and whenever I do, Danube never fails to impress me! Always delicious, beautifully presented home cooked food every time. Lovely atmosphere and the nicest, highest class staff you'll ever find. The owner is always friendly with us and other customers and we love to be informed about the Danube river and Europe. Danube never fails to impress us, we love coming here!

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lydiacristina123 . 2017-04-30

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what a find we called in after shopping in Newark,excellent food service and the waiter top class could not do another for us, the only down was getting into restaurant steps but was helped in, but very, very good all round

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colinwI3021XB . 2017-04-27

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Booked the restaurant for 10 persons. Checked out the menu on the net before booking as we had to cater for all. We all chose 3 courses and were not disappointed by our choices. Excellent food and all really enjoyed the meal. The waiter was extremely polite and helpful. We will all return when possible.

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CharlieCobra60 . 2017-04-23

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Stayed in Newark for 2 nights and the Danube was recommended by our hosts. I'm so glad we went. The menu is based on foods from the countries that lie along the Danube River so included dishes that we don't normally see in British restaurants. I had the chicken paprikash (spelling?) and a lemon meringue dessert. Both were delicious. The hostess was friendly and chatty as well as professional. I will certainly return when I am next in Newark.

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grandma925 . 2017-04-22

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As we have already experienced the Danube in the past, we knew it will be a great place for our wedding lunch! Everything was excellent from the beginning. The whole restaurant was booked exclusively for our celebration which made the experience even more special.The tables were laid beautifully, the food was amazing. Ramona has suggested us few choices and all gets were free to choose depending on their preferences and eating habits. I highly recommend the home made tomato soup, the duck pathe and the slow cooked pork leg. All guests were so happy, relaxed and delighted! Nothing was too much trouble. Without even asking our niece who is alergic to nuts has received a plate of canapes specially for her and our 1 year and 10 months old has eaten all her three course meal. Ramona made us feel like home and she and her staff made our day even more special! Thank you very much, Ramona! Well done team!

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usmivchica2017 . 2017-04-21

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Danube is a small restaurant with a lovely calm atmosphere, it has fresh decor and the food is delicious. They offer a lot of deals and seasonal menus, i've eaten here mid-week for lunch as well as on valentines day for dinner and both times it was flawless. Service is fantastic and prices are very affordable. I'll definitely be eating here in the future.

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Rachum87 . 2017-04-10

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We had some very good, wholesome and interesting dishes from along the Danube. The wine list was very comprehensive and the owner Ramona was very welcoming.

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Dean B . 2017-03-27

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In terms of food quality and service I have little to add to many of the other four and five star reviews here. I will note a few specifics that pushed it up to five stars for me.Firstly was the service. The staff were uniformly pleasant and polite. One of our party of five had a disability which caused us to have to both delay our arrival by half an hour, which was accommodated without complaint. Food was a little slow but unlike many places the time was explained and accounted for, staff did not leave us feeling forgotten, and the freshness of the dishes explained the time taken. One of our party was a native of Eastern Europe, and was able to compliment on the fantastic standard of the Goulash and the Ox Cheek dishes. The beer and wine choice and quality was excellent, and I should note the views as well, being near the castle were very nice. Perfect for an early Mother's day meal and heartily recommended.

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James M . 2017-03-25

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I have been here twice now as my first visit was so good. The service is very friendly and efficient. I ordered the goats cheese starter followed by the salmon, and I was quite surprised at how very flavoursome all the food was, even down to the potatoes. I can recommend this restaurant very highly and will definitely be returning again. Prices are also very good.

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KrysStevenson . 2017-03-25

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Arrived last night, Friday 24th march, for my booking at 7.30. Place was packed and no table for 4 available. Greeted by waiter and asked for my name. Started to usher us into the bar where one table was hastily pushed against one already there and we were told that this was our table. They had clearly missed my booking, but acted like it was completely normal to squeeze us in front of a walkway, opposite the kitchen, wedged between a wall and a pillar! Luckily we found somewhere else to eat so I asked for my coat.Enquired as to what had happened and the waiter finally admitted that they hadn't booked my table, despite me booking it two weeks ago.Such a shame as I had taken my future boss and his wife there as the meals we've had in the past were really good!

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shoefreak . 2017-03-24

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Quiet type of venue suitable for couples as well as parties staff are very attentive and pleasant with good food knowledge

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Sue W . 2017-03-23

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My realistic marking would be Average to Good.Ate in the evening. Agree with other reviews that staff were pleasant and helpful.Wiener Schnitzel perfectly acceptable but deserts sampled disappointing.Lavatories scruffy and need more attention than they get - beers interesting and unusual, but a little overpriced.

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savouk . 2017-03-20

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We're regulars to the Danube; probably a trip every other month. Love the food (the ox cheek is so good it's a fight not to have it every time!) and the service is friendly all year round. Great lunch time deal but worth it for a Krombacher or 3 every time!

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Chesky88 . 2017-03-18

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Never fails to please. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. If there is something you don't like on your choice they will try and alter it, if they can of course. Have had Girlie nights there, taken friends and just us. Everybody enjoyed the different food. My husband and friend used to go to a restaurant just out of town when travelling back from the races but always go there now as we have never had a bad meal. My husband was a bit wary of the beer at first but really enjoys it. I love the deserts too! We have been all year round.

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marytart2016 . 2017-03-14

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I always find its good to be mindful we're so entitled nowadays to critique places from the comfort of our sofa's, and we're all critics aren't we - so I'm going to be very thoughtful before criticizing the shabby toilets or some crazy detail I'm probably not qualified to talk about. I was grateful I could eat out with some good company in a nice place.We went on a Sunday, with a Christmas present voucher, it was fairly quiet, but we were treated really nicely. The waiter impeccable and friendly, clearly knew how to do his job and we ordered the 3 course ala carte menu. The food was well portioned, tasty, and I couldn't really find too much to fault. Perfectly priced, I would definitely go back. The décor is fairly classic and a nice ambience especially if you can get a table in the window. I thoroughly recommend it, would go back

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Mariodc . 2017-02-26

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We went to the Danube on the basis of your reviews. The restaurant décor was nice and the service was friendly. However, the food was disappointing. The "Wiener Schnitzel" turned out to be very thin slices of nondescript flat meat in fish-and-chips style batter with fish-and-chips style chips - all deep fried. This may be what the good people of Newark view as haute cuisine, but to anyone who has tasted the real thing it was a mess. The bottle of Romanian "Sauvignon Blanc" did not help.

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Tim G . 2017-02-25

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