Based on 365 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 365 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 51 in 819 in Central Bedfordshire
Nº 7 of 162 British in Central Bedfordshire
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This was the first time at this venue, and I am surprised that I had not heard of it before. The location could be better particularly in respect of parking but once there the staff are friendly and welcoming, pleased to help and provide any assistance required. It is certainly a place once discovered I will want to visit again. The food is well cooked and presented (although see below) and the choice of either 5 or 7 courses set menu is something you know before you go and the inclusion of matching wine also something usual at this type of restaurant. Overall, we had a great evening in warm surroundings (not knowing we had put on extra layers due to the cold outside but had to shed most whilst there). Food was tasty and time between courses just right. When I have a tasting menu part of the enjoyment for me is of course the taste but also the visual appeal of each course, presented well and made to look even more appetising and this was the only slight downside I felt, here. It was difficult to see the courses, particularly those in bowls as the light was dim to start with and cast shadows which meant that you could not see what you are eating. As the food was tasty it was not too much of a problem, but it would have been more enjoyable, for me, if I could look before and whilst eating, - but not something I thought worth reducing the experience to 4*. Well worth a visit if you are happy to pay the (deserved) price charged and if you can, enjoy the added selection of matching wines.
Owly50 . 2024-01-20
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Our first fine dining experience, and what a fantastic one it was. A relaxed and friendly atmosphere with well-informed, welcoming staff. The food was incredible. We opted for the 7-course taster menu, but without the wine pairing, and every course was just perfect. Couldn't fault a single aspect of the evening. Wonderful!
sjjs7466 . 2024-01-13
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Simply amazing, from start to finish, the food was superb, the wine flight was fantastic and the service brilliant too! Well done Steve and team! Looking forward to our next visit!
NorthStar67396314215 . 2023-12-23
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Pity you can only give a 5. This place deserves a 10. Absolutely brilliant! I would recommend Eileen’s to anyone who enjoys exquisite food
QPRFanBedford . 2023-12-01
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We dined at Eileen’s restaurant on Thursday. As regular eaters at fine dining and michelin star restaurants we rank this up there with the best. The food was exceptional, the presentation beautiful and Steve’s presents and interest in the guests refreshing. The overall ambience was relaxed but with attention to detail. Staff very friendly. All in all a great evening. We highly recommend this restaurant.
keckles1006 . 2023-10-28
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We booked Eileen’s well in advance as a birthday treat for my partner and were not disappointed. We do occasionally treat ourselves to fine dining and Eileen’s is by far the best fine dining experience we have had for a while. I was happy to order the 5 course menu as I knew I would struggle with 2 desserts, but the birthday girl wanted the 7 course menu. We ended up taking home one of the desserts..Each dish was delicious and just the right portion size. Attention to detail and presentation was first class. Great service too from all the staff who clearly work hard as a team together. Thank you so much for a great evening and the birthday card too! I am so glad I chose Eileen’s for this birthday meal.
Lynne G . 2023-10-21
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Loved every morsel of the 7 course tasting menu. Steve, Amy and the team delivered great food, wine and service. I really loved the interaction with the staff who made sure they explained every course and wanted feedback on what we thought. This was also followed up by the chef Steve who was also engaged in what we thought. All I can say is delicious, go and try if you can get a table it is well worth it. Have the wine flight and enjoy.
Sumosmall . 2023-10-16
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Truly exceptional food. Lovely atmosphere. Great service by friendly knowledgeable people. This was our first visit and we hope it will not be our last. Great combinations of ingredients used in a very complimentary but different way with well selected paired wines with each course. We had seven courses in sufficient quantity to be satisfied but not over full and the wine quantity was more generous than some tasting menus. The chef brought some of the food out asking for our views on what we liked best and least. The best had the wow factor and the least was better than good based on personal taste rather than quality.
owainlister . 2023-08-05
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Anyone who give Eileen's less than 5/5 is quite frankly a philistine. I have eaten in restaurants all over the world including a number of Michelin starred ones and Eileen's is one of the best I have been to. I am not a lover of beetroot, but the oven roasted beetroot with feta has me converted. Of note also were the mackerel and lamb dishes. Exquisite. Cannot recommend this place highly enough!!
QPRFanBedford . 2023-08-03
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What an explosion in the mouth!! Each course and paired wine were absolutely amazing and delicious. From the fresh baked rolls with whipped buttermilk to the white chocolate and peach pudding each course left me excited for the next course. We opted for the 7 course and was struggling to finish to 2 pudding courses. To have this type of eating experience so close and not have to travel to far is awesome. I can’t wait to come back and taste next months menu. Hats off to Steve and all his staff !!!
lisapQ191DD . 2023-07-27
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Wow !!The food was amazing and the service the same.The sea bream was simply sensational and the wine was not over priced.Thanks Steve and team for a fantastic evening.
garymE5073PN . 2023-07-22
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Wow, what an amazing 7 course tasting experience. Food was out of this world. So much work must of gone into making it so tasty. Steve, Amy and the whole team looked after us so well. Wine matched perfectly to each dish. Would highly recommend to anyone needing to tantalise their tastebuds. A wonderful evening thank you all at Eileens, we look forward to our next visit.
Susie J . 2023-07-16
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The food was special, particularly the beetroot and mackerel dishes. Unfortunately, we were all very disappointed to eat in such low grade surroundings. Mr Barringer’s food is why you are there, but the dining room was poorly lit, poorly decorated and frankly uncomfortable to sit in.
A T . 2023-07-14
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Some very very clever plates of food, the taste and flavours are amazing, also the wine pairing was very well done. All at what we felt was a very reasonable price for such quality.
Q9121AVdavids . 2023-07-02
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Had a fantastic experience at Eileen's. All of the team are attentive and professional. The 8 course taster menu is out of this world. Take a visit,you will not be disappointed.
702theresap . 2023-06-28
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We came in here last minute booking. They were great. I feel we were maybe a little to rowdy for here but none the less were treated so well. The food was fantastic and the courses explained well for the tasting menu. I want to...
eatallthefoodman . 2023-05-19
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How lucky we are to have talent like this. The tasting menu experience was just that. The staff were polite and attentive. The love in the food was truly appreciated. We had exclamations of ummy, grrrrrr and as we were soothed by Steve Wonders Very...
Angela B . 2023-04-23
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Bad from start to finish, made to go round the back & seated in what looks like a converted garage, bad lighting, couldn’t see the menu, & the acoustics were so bad we couldn’t hear what the waiter was saying. Food was average & served...
Daisy W . 2023-04-14
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Had an amazing evening at Eileen's, food was amazing as usual and the staff were great. We were sat down stairs next to the window and it made a really romantic setting for me and my partner. This will be our last date before our...
Molly M . 2023-04-14
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Food was fantastic and the service was great too. Steve came over to explain 3 of the dishes himself. The overwhelming elephant in the room letting down Steve's otherwise incredible experience is the very drab building/decor. It was a strange experience having to go into...
220krishp . 2023-03-21
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My wife and I really looked forward to our visit to Eileen’s again. The menu proved to be an adventure and we discovered attractive dishes packed full of flavour. Service was good provided by young servers learning their trade. We really want to encourage and...
DerekHardy . 2023-03-19
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This is a dining experience as it should be. Great tastes and flavours - gently challenging the diner to eat something different.
sjo2410 . 2023-03-06
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Had the pleasure of having dinner with my wife at Eileen’s this evening. The food was stunning, and the service was excellent, the music was 70/80’s disco which I loved. We shall be returning for our wedding anniversary in Sept.
Peter26Mar . 2023-02-25
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We visited Eileen’s as a group of 4 and overall thought it was very good. The food itself is absolutely excellent, the flavours were amazing, the presentation was beautiful and they created a vegetarian version of the menu for us. The service was also really...
Navigator25554596321 . 2023-02-21
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Having moved from Kent (being spoiled for quality restaurants and knowing the area for 40 years) to Hertfordshire (knowing nothing about the area’s restaurants or where to look) we came across Eileen’s because it was close to us but also have fantastic reviews. Well, to...
barrywilliams911 . 2023-02-03
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Firstly, I have already tried to contact the restaurant by leaving comments on their website but never got any response. Ate here last year and the food was great. 7 course menu with paired wines. Would absolutely recommend this place based on the food alone,...
Ben_evolve . 2023-01-21
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My husband and I visited Eileen’s for a special pre-Christmas dinner. It goes without saying that the food was delicious with exciting flavour combinations and unlike some taster menus, the portions were generous. However, we couldn’t wait to leave. Our table was the only two-person...
chickenne . 2022-12-17
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I went to the restaurant last night and whilst the food was good 4 stars the service in my opinion was poor. Here is why I say that: We arrived early for our reservation we sat down and ordered a couple of glasses of wine...
Alancon . 2022-12-16
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We have visited Eileen’s several times and it is always our first choice for a special occasion meal. We took some friends with us last night, and they were very impressed with their first visit - I suspect they will be back! Steve is always...
Dryllig . 2022-12-03
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We had such a good evening!! The staff were so welcoming from the moment we walked in the door. Chatty but not too full on! I loved the lighting and atmosphere, felt really cosy and comfortable on a cold evening. The food was incredible!!! We...
lauracO6520EO . 2022-12-02
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Such a wonderful experience we both had the 8 course taster menu. Food was excellent in both taste and presentation. Staff were so friendly and Steve not only served some of his creations he also took the time to speak to the customers to obtain...
F9479NGsandrah . 2022-11-18
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Again, we had a wonderful evening celebrating my birthday with friends. The food was outstanding with incredible flavours while accommodating for an allergy. The staff were professional, helpful and friendly. The whole evening and experience was a special treat. Thank you
RMort9600 . 2022-11-14
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We visited on a Thursday evening in October. We had the seven course tasting menu. Every course was outstanding it was impossible to pick a favourite. This was possibly the best food that we have ever eaten. Service was excellent. We will return!
Mushu111 . 2022-11-13
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We have had many degustation/tasting menus around the world and unfortunately this didn't hit the spot. We had to ask for our drinks as nobody brought them to us. We weren't shown the bottles of wine that matched each course, drinks came out by the...
iz j . 2022-11-13
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The Chef is an ex Masterchef finalist and we were not disappointed with our fantastic 5 course tasting menu at circa £50 . After each course Steve came out to explain the ingredients and the server was very friendly and knowledgable. We visited on a...
BilloEngland . 2022-11-01
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We did the 5 course menu with the wine flight with a groups of 8. The food was outstanding, better than some of the starred restaurants we have been to. The real difference was Steve himself. He was so gracious with his time and his...
annalisa01 . 2022-10-21
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I had the 7 course tasting menu - vegan option . It was just amazing. And so good to have properly created vegan food . Already thinking when to go again. The service was excellent too - thank you !
Nick C . 2022-09-15
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We visited this restaurant at the start of the month September was met by the staff who sat us upstairs near kitchen and bar .we opted for the 7 coarse tasting menu stating that the other half is gluten intolerant which was not a issue...
davemaher2017 . 2022-09-08
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Wonderful food. Staff could do with a bit of professionalism for a restaurant of this calibre. Sommelier would be brilliant. Plastic list of wines not really in keeping with the wonderful food and wine flight. 37.5 copy and paste to wine list shows no one...
Boll I . 2022-09-01
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Yet again, a wonderful meal full of interesting flavour combinations- but balanced and tasty to boot! My personal favourite was the mackerel but the hake and broccoli (who’d have imagined!) were in close contention. My husband loved the beef… and the strawberry essence was a...
catrionag1699 . 2022-08-04
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We decided to go for the 7 course with wine, the service was very good, the meals were amazing and the wine just perfect for each dish.
Jo G . 2022-07-16
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Chose a 7 course tasting with wine pairing for a friends birthday and it did not disappoint! The food was absolutely divine and the accompanying wine delicious!! The staff were extremely informative about everything on the menu as well as being so friendly. The ultimate...
KatieA888 . 2022-07-15
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Great small restaurant. Tasty food very professional staff. I really enjoyed Evening diner. Recommended. Thank you .
B4807NVrobertd . 2022-07-10
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Our first visit this evening & it certainly lived up to expectations. Lovely food, super tasty & beautifully presented, great service. Would definitely recommend!
840leaf . 2022-07-06
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We have been waiting to come to Eileen’s for over 2 years due to covid and work. It was worth every second of waiting. His work at The Anchor meant to had high expectations but he far surpassed these with the food at Eileen’s. He’s...
Liv B . 2022-06-19
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As soon as we all arrived and seated with a very warm welcome, we instantly felt relaxed and literally glowing , leaving the cold windy evening well and truly Outside… Well where to start … the wine :) ( will come to that later )...
monochromexpeditions . 2022-05-25
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We had the pleasure of visiting Eileens after a 5 month wait (they’re very popular). The food was exceptional, as was the wine pairings. The service was attentive, friendly and slick (special mention to Jack and Keira) and the hosts and Master Chef himself Amy...
RMort9600 . 2022-05-08
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We moved into the area at Christmas and had already heard alot about this restaurant so we were really looking forward to making the short journey to Eileens. It absolutely did not disappoint. Having been fortunate enough to have dined at Michelin starred restaurants at...
Mark O . 2022-05-05
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Genuinely one of the best meals i've ever enjoyed anywhere. A truly remarkable 7 course tasting menu. Food 100/100. Service by young, enthusiastic, friendly, polite staff. Overtime I'm sure the premises will be upgraded to match although its very pleasant. I will be returning.
Mark H . 2022-05-04
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We had the 5 course taster menu, combined with the wine suggestions. Neither of us could fault the food, nor the wine. The flavours, seasonality and presentation were certainly very present and were excellent. I must however leave a couple of suggestions, which if taken...
geopt . 2022-05-04
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Was lucky enough to get a table within a few days because someone cancelled their booking (definitely worth getting on the waiting list if they don't have a table on your preferred date as there's a chance you'll get in). Each course was delicious, waiting...
brunoreddy . 2022-05-01
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We celebrated our anniversary at Eileen’s. The food and wine flight were amazing. The explanation by the chefs at each course really informative. The wine perfectly complimented the food. The service was faultless with attentive and courteous waiting staff. We had the 7 course tasting...
SuT2804 . 2022-04-28
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I booked a table at Eileen's for an anniversary. We watch MasterChef so knew of Steve and really wanted to try his restaurant. It was fairly hard to book as it's a small and popular restaurant. When we arrived we had a nice hand written...
tomrowe4 . 2022-04-11
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From start to finish the service was 10/10. I booked this place for a large family gathering and did not disappoint. Amazing 5 course taster menu which was great value for money. Staff all very helpful. Is a wonderful little restaurant. Will be returning!
L_brittain310 . 2022-04-02
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We were very fortunate to get a last minute cancellation in this wonderful restaurant. We were made to feel welcome as soon as we arrived. The young front of house staff were fantastic a real credit to themselves. The food cooked by Steve and the...
Tony M . 2022-03-21
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Steve, Amy and Team.....absolutely outstanding ....thank you once again for a fabulous evening. Myself a returning visitor and my partner a first timer....won't be the last. The food was incredible and service matched the hard work and effort that went into every one of our...
Keri M . 2022-02-28
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Been wanting to try this place for ages and finally had a 7 course taster menu for a party of 10. Amazing food! All courses were very inventive and tasty. Some of the party had the wine taster that went with the food and they...
karl d . 2022-02-19
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We chose the 5 course tasting menu and I had the pescatarian option. All the courses were well presented and had great flavours. I particularly liked the mussels. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. A very pleasant evening. We will go again.
Jalohi . 2022-02-07
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This was a surprise night for my partner’s birthday and she absolutely loved it. The food is fantastic, well presented and the skill and cookery is exceptional. Its a great touch that the chef, Steve Barringer presents the food to the diners and explains what...
771PaulA771 . 2022-01-14
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This was trip 7 to Eileens and honestly this was the best one yet. Steve and team have stepped it up a notch again and everything was absolutely on point. Highlights were the Pheasant, Pork and Black Forest dessert.
bigpoppapump82 . 2021-12-02
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What an amazing place! The food, wine and service was second to none! We had the seven course menu with wine and every dish was absolutely beautiful and cooked to perfection. Staff were so knowledgeable, but unpretentious at the same time. Will definitely be returning...
Susan W . 2021-11-20
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Our 2nd visit to Eileens’s and another evening to remember! We had the seven course Tasting menu with wine flight, the food was inventive which the wines perfectly matched and the staff professional and courteous. A perfect evening!
LutonRobert . 2021-11-20
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My husband chose Eileen's Restaurant for my birthday. Initially we could not get into the restaurant on the High Street front door, we found this quite funny, as no-one could see us, they were so busy eating. We eventually entered via the correct way the...
carolmY4186RA . 2021-11-07
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Fantastic food, lovely staff and great to meet Steve. We’ve eaten in several Michelin Starred restaurants and even sent the chef’s signature dish back in a 2 star. Liked everything Steve did and the food is as good as some of the best ones we’ve...
F5163RSclaireb . 2021-11-07
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Eagerly anticipated our meal at Eileen’s. We selected the 5 course option and were very impressed with all plates which were both delicious and presented beautifully. It was extremely disappointing that the service fell short of that hoped for/expected of a restaurant of this level...
BXCLA . 2021-11-05
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I am going to give Eileen's 5 stars, although possibly 4 or 4.5 is fairer and I will explain why later. But let's start with the food - tasting menus (we opted for the five, with wine pairing) can be hit and miss, but the...
The b . 2021-10-29
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I have never written a review on here before but I just want to tell everyone how amazing this restaraunt is!!!the food, the staff and the overall surroundings are beyond perfect!!!I treated my best friend to dinner and I am so happy I brought her...
lynnescobie . 2021-10-20
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We visited for a golden anniversary treat with family and we hoped for a good night however Eileen’s beyond exceeded our expectations. The food was exquisite, from how it looked to the how it tasted. We had the 5 course taster menu with wine pairing,...
153sashan . 2021-10-06
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Absolutely amazing 7 course taster menu. The flavours were wonderful, presentation beautiful and we enjoyed every single course. Great combinations of flavours at work here. The squash and beef courses in particular were stunning. The setting is so welcoming and warm. I've been lucky enough...
Claypole . 2021-09-29
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Excellent meal Thursday night Good service Lovely wine flight All the courses were exquisitely presented and the flavours were amazing Hard to fault
MJH1 . 2021-09-25
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Firstly ignore the recent bad review! We have been going to Eileen's for the past 2 years, with the exception of lockdowns we have been going every month.We cannot miss a menu. The food is always amazing, the care and attention taken over every dish...
stuartp1909 . 2021-09-19
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My god. What to say about this place... First of all, IGNORE the recent bad review. This place is a dream. We had the 5 course taster menu with wine pairing. The food was exceptional, service seamless and incredibly friendly and the wine was beautifully...
Holly V . 2021-09-18
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We took my father to Eileen's for his 93rd birthday. Our first task was to find the secret entrance which was hidden behind the main st. Once inside we were sat at a table in a black room where we chose the 5 course menu...
kateprosser2018 . 2021-09-10
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We visited Eileen's last week for our anniversary and, once again, had an absolutely fantastic meal. Steve, Amy and the team are all so friendly and the food is always wonderful. There is often an ingredient or two on the menu that I don't like,...
katiemY6042AO . 2021-09-01
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Where to start? The restaurant? Wonderful. The service? WONDERFUL. The food? Are you kidding me? How does he make those things taste that spectacular?! We went for a special anniversary and came out trying to work out a series of dates (excuses!) for when we...
GoPlaces25962863843 . 2021-09-01
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1st class food and I do not say that lightly. We had a wonderful meal prepared by the MasterChef Professional winner himself. He also visited our table at the end of the evening for our feedback and we chatted for more than 15 mins about...
tomorrowsheadlines . 2021-08-18
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This is a truly superb restaurant - exactly what eating out should be. We went for the first time on Tuesday 17th August (should imagine it's slightly more intimate on weekdays compared to weekends) and we will most definitely be returning. With its Michelin Plate,...
DanielFHotelDesigns . 2021-08-18
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We were lucky enough to visit Eileen's as a treat before our wedding and I can honestly say everything was PERFECT. We loved every course and had an amazing experience. The food was plated beautifully and literally tasted as good as it looked - actually...
PT4396 . 2021-08-03
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Four of us came here for a 60th birthday celebration on a sunny Friday evening. We sat outside with lovely cocktails then had the seven course menu in the relaxed restaurant, which was fantastic. Every plate of food was a work of art and tasted...
Kate J . 2021-07-18
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We had a fantastic meal last Friday to celebrate our friends birthday. The staff looked after us from start to finish, knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble. Our waitress Kira did an excellent job. Every course was perfectly executed and full of flavour, with...
T764EQkimw . 2021-07-06
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My husband and I had wonderful taster meal at Eileen's last Friday. What an amazing experience, this is not just food. It's amazing food in a lovely atmosphere where you feel special and looked after by helpful and caring staff. We literally floated home, I...
Annmarie B . 2021-06-09
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Fantastic experience overall! Lovely family run business and the food was the best in the area (BY FAR)! thank you so much for being so accommodating.
louisaellis . 2021-05-23
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We collected at lunchtime. Good standard of food with an instructions leaflet. Fish was lovely. Duck was really good. Will buy again.
MarvinSteppingley . 2021-05-23
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Ate here the night before tighter restrictions started. We had the 7 course menu and wine. All courses were delicious as was the wine. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend for a special occassion.
Chris S . 2021-01-01
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Big fan of Steve’s cooking First try of their DIY take away offering We enjoyed it It was obviously not as good as Steve making it for you / eating out Nonetheless tasty and not too challenging to make up (we tried one from Paris...
MJH1 . 2020-11-28
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My wife and I dined here on the last Saturday before Lock down Two, and the reputation that the restaurant has achieved is well deserved. We had the 7 course tasting menu with wine flight and each course was superb, looked great and perfectly matched...
buglerrobert . 2020-11-07
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Just returned from Eileen's having had probably the best restaurant meal ever. Food was out of this world. Service was impeccable by staff who knew the wines and food. Chatted to you about the food and were more than happy to help with anything. A...
394philippas . 2020-10-24
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Second time to Eileen’s and still impressed. Great ambiance even with the social distancing measures
Sean B . 2020-10-22
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Every course was exceptional! This place will have a Michelin Star soon. We had the 7 course tasting menu the sea bass was especially delicious.
Vacationer375798 . 2020-10-20
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First time visit surpassed my expectations. Having eaten at several Michelin restaurants the meal Eileen’s was easily as good if not better! Every course was a taste sensation lovely clean flavours, excellent wine flight and friendly non stuffy service - we will be back!
Muncher74 . 2020-10-01
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We’ve eaten here a few times now, and are never disappointed. The service is always professional and the staff make you feel very welcome. The food is what we come for though, it’s the best in the area by far. The menu changes every month. It’s always outstanding, and worth every penny. If you love great food and being spoilt, you will love it here!
rebeccabL3008WX . 2020-09-17
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Having experienced Steve Barringers food at the Anchor Pub in Tilsworth some time ago we knew we were in for a fantastic night food wise at his New Restaurant Eileens. Well what can we say. Steve and Amy’s new venture in Ampthill is a completely different experience(it’s not up a level - it’s a different world) almost indescribable, but I’m going to try. Louise and I entered Eileens and the warm and friendly welcome was just lovely. It wasn’t the posh and pretentious place some people might expect from an establishment that produces such fantastic food. It was as mentioned above a warm and friendly atmosphere. The decor was absolutely lovely and extremely well thought out throughout (albeit with a little self indulgence from Mr Barringer LTFC) The staff were exceptional during the evening. Extremely well drilled and professional with their deliverance and descriptive of food upon presentation, but also very personable. Steve Barringer indulged us with his personal touch presenting a number of dishes describing the ingredients with his final presentation. This is a Chef who’s reached a completely new level even he’s not fully aware of it. We tried the five course taster menu (although the seven course looked the one to go for) well what can we say other than we were blown away. Steve Barringer doesn’t just cook his way to great food. He obviously takes a great deal of care and attention to produce an ingredient that allows his obvious talent to flourish and offer the customer the best possible outcome. Steve presented not only the exquisite 5 course taster menu which simply blew us away: Steve also allowed us to taste two further courses. The headline for each course was Tomato - Mackerel - Pork Belly - Lamb and White Chocolate. Not to mention the two additional courses of Cod and Yogurt. Unfortunately I simply do not have the words to adequately describe each course other than to say you simply have to try them for yourselves. Steve’s presentation and mix of ingredients was exceptional. Add a wine flight to compliment your meal and you have a unique and perfect dining experience. But hey don’t take my word for it ......
johnlK1714VA . 2020-09-17
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Visited Saturday 5th Sept for evening meal with high expectations !The set up, social distancing and rules around covid 19 were very well implemented and we felt absolutely fine. The atmosphere too was nice.The presentation and flavour of the food was excellent, with the cod course and lamb course outstanding!The portion size though was most disappointing, for the cost, it was really poor value, left the restaurant still hungry which was a real shame.We chose to have a bottle of wine instead of the wine pairing, which was a wise decision, as people who did have it were short changed on the measures and a few didn't drink all of it. Also it wasn't poured at your table from the bottle, which seemed somewhat strange.Our bill was wrong at the end, we were not asked if everything was ok with the meal, and as we left not one member of staff said thank you or goodbye !!
_sdproperty . 2020-09-06
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First time visit, and very impressed with the delightful service and delicious food, beautifully presented. Limited covers, but still achieved ambience (and we felt extremely safe with the Covid-19 provisions in place). Highly recommended.
Andy B . 2020-09-04
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I visited my mum for the first time since lockdown and she ordered a takeaway for us to celebrate. It was delicious- and fun trying to recreate Steve’s presentation after watching the video on Facebook! As usual, we rated our courses... and the confit chicken and ham hock terrine won our vote, although all the courses were superb. We can’t wait for Eileen’s to reopen!!Congratulations on rising to the challenge of COVID lockdown and providing delicious restaurant meals and value-for-money fun in the process.
catrionag1699 . 2020-07-24
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Th is as good as it gets. The food is truly magnificent (we have been to many fine dining venues) it looks good and is most tasty. The service is top quality and very friendly. Just great. We will be back.
Malcolm N . 2020-03-22
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My sons and daughter paid for a meal for my husband and I.Wow! What an amazing experience, the chefs explain every course as they being it to the table the food is out of this world every course seems better than the last and sends your taste buds tingling and wanting more. I can not Express how much of an enjoyable experience we had.
Joanna R . 2020-03-05
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I’m not entirely sure why it has taken us so long to get around to booking a table here but it definitely won’t be long before we come back. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, the service and the ambience - any one who can do such amazing things with a carrot and yoghurt and rhubarb richly deserves their success. Thank you to all the team for a wonderful night.
Spencer_family2005 . 2020-03-01
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Visited this intimate friendly restaurant with my mother (also an Eileen!)and husband, to celebrate my birthday on 7th Feb. Absolutely loved it. The food is really delicious, with layers of flavour in every mouthful. Appreciated being served by the chefs (including Steve the owner)and hearing how the food in the tasting menu has been cooked.The bread and the carrot starter were particularly good. Will definitely return. Thank you Steve and team.
julie262016 . 2020-02-17
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A seven course tasting menu (no choices) all beautifully cooked and presented. A member of staff talks you through every dish. Great service too.
TheFundraiser1 . 2020-02-11
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