Giggling Squid in Guildford

Fresh, aromatic, flavourful food in a delightful setting with friendly, knowledgeable, helpful staff. A perfect night out.

My husband and I had a simply delicious lunch yesterday at the Giggling Squid in Guildford, we had a mixture of Tapas style starters all of which were delicious, the service was very good, the decor was lovely as was the music, will definitely be returning for more yummy food!

The sharing dish was just absolutely awful, probably microwaved…small soggy portions of yuk! We went here today as we had just been to another branch in Gun Wharf quays recently which was really really classy. Don’t go to this Guildford branch just awful.

Great place to either get a little bite or have a full dinner. Really lovely staff and atmosphere and well organised/ kept. Would 100% recommend and come back!

I came here for a meal with my parents. It was lovely food and great service. However as someone with a food intolerance and my father had has an allergy I was not impressed with having to use my phone to read the allergen menu. If my father had been here without me he would have struggled without a physical allergen menu. I like to come to dinner and leave my phone away. I would think it's a better dining experience to have the allergens in the menu, or a hard copy to hand. QR usage is affecting my choice in dining in the future.

Go to the Thai Terrace.... If you want atmosphere,quality and service... The food here is unsophisticated and naff. The spices taste raw and uncooked.. I have been to Thailand many times... I know the real standard...

Early Sunday evening... Waited 20 mins for initial drinks After starters..waited 40 mins for mains... Even waited over 10 mins when requested bill.. You are obviously second to delivery meals... The food was crude, uncooked spices and not subtle.. Never again... Thai Terrace is the place to go!! I have visited and lived in Thailand many times.

Not very tasty meal. Sadly we not going to be back there as there are better places to eat in Guildford. We should get a Greek from next-door

Beautiful food but a tad pricey

Regrettably, the green Thai beef curry was terrible. The bonus was the dish only had four small pieces of overcooked, tasteless bits of beef, with what felt like last evenings vegetable curry. The staff can't be faulted. Venue clean with view clients.

Sadly, this was our second and last visit to Giggling. Usually we go to another Thai restaurant (TT) but it's closed on Sundays. Food was less than average. Ordered Thai Green Curry with beef (we only had literally 4 bits of overcooked meat) and lunch thai tapas set. Sadly tasteless.

Asked for an extra hot Panang and I got one! I'll certainly be going back for more.

Abbey let us in last minute for a fantastic meal on a Monday night. Straight to the point delicious food. Would like to thank the chef!

Food was really good, totally didn't expect it. Papaya salad definitely not to be missed....

We have been to the Giggling Squid in Guildford and Bristol and have never been disappointed. We had a warm welcome and drinks orders were taken swiftly. With a mixed bag of keen carnivores, veggie and vegan, there was an excellent choice of dishes. The dishes were brought in a little more staggered than is ideal but that didn’t take away from our enjoyment of the food. Food here is always so well presented. Everyone enjoyed their dish immensely. Portions are generous; we are usually pudding people but only two of us could manage one. Will definitely be returning.

lovely atmosphere, great service and tasty food The cocktails were lovely too. I will come back again sometime soon. thanks

We ordered as first timers hoping for a good experience that could turn us into regulars. Was very surprised that our red chicken curry was very heavy on cornflour, so much so that we could barely taste it. Considering the price point of this place, that’s unforgivable. Felt ripped off, won’t be returning and recommend avoiding. Other great options nearby.

We booked this place for our daughter's graduation and it was spot on!!!! Very much recommend x

Had a lovely lunch there last weekend. Ordered salt and pepper set. The squad was very delicious, crispy outside and soft inside. Nice! Chicken wings were not as good as I expected. Thai tea was a bit sweet for me, but you might like it. Overall I’d like to go back and try more. Also love the environment and friendly staff. £20 is a reasonable price for a nice lunch.

£15 lunch set 🇹🇭 Delicious Thai food, each lunch set comes with 4 small dishes! 👍🏻 I ordered the scrummy set which included spring rolls, siu mai, chicken red curry and rice 😋 We also got the feasting set (with duck) and the giggling set (with chicken green curry) 💖

Nice food and very polite staff

Not sure why Giggling squid is not #1 in Guildford so hopefully this helps them on the way to the position we felt they deserved. Food was great, the best we have had on this trip so far - salt and pepper squid , drunken noodles, kids meals, honey duck platter meal. Waitresses were charming. Nothing more we could want for. So good we felt compelled to use sharethemeal and pay it forward !

Good food, very helpful staff, enjoyed our meal and will visit again.

Please bring the tum yum soup to the menu <3

We had an excellent dinner and a wonderful service. When they found out we were celebrating our 52 anniversary they offered us champagne and the dessert was on the house presented on a plate with a decorative writing “Happy Anniversary “

Super food friendly staff meet old friends for first time in 15yrs from new Zealand 🇳🇿

Booked this fabulous place as it’s my favourite for our wedding anniversary. Things started off well, with the starters being delicious as always but Unfortunately upon my first mouthful of my main dish, I came across what I thought was a piece of bone…..Not even close to what I pulled out of my mouth! Horrified to find it was a 1 inch piece of wire in my Chubby pork cheek main which was swiftly returned to the the waiter, who in turn took it too a senior member of staff for her to photograph and log. Staff were very apologetic and offered to re-do the dish or change it for something else but to be honest I wasn’t hungry any more. They did waive our bill for what we had already and we left very disappointed. Not planning on going back anytime soon 😢

I enjoyed my dinner in this restaurant. Although most of the menu were modifications of the original Thai cuisine (no classic Tom Yam soup on sight?), loved what they served nonetheless. The staff were very nice and friendly, the location were unique in the alley of the city center.

Salt&pepper squid: very big, crispy, soft Shrimp pad thai: usual pad thai taste, very well blended sauce. Also includes fried tofu which was nommmm Lychee angel: pretty to look at and tasty! Tastes like lychee mogu mogu with a bit of sparkles added to it. Lychee lovers will like it Lovely atmosphere and very nice staff!

Delicious food, fantastic service

The food is absolutely delicious, but we also had the friendliest service, and it was a real joy to sit outside on a warm evening. It's definitely on the pricier side of Thai food, but such a nice treat.

Superb food and service. Kier looked after us and the service was outstanding.

Gorgeous food and the staff were so warm, friendly and accommodating to our needs to fit in the buggy and babies. Thank you very much, will definately visit again :)

We have become big fans of the Wimbledon branch and visited over 20 times and everything is always top notch in respect of food and service. 27th April at 4.30 we visited the Guildford branch. It wasn’t that busy at that time of day but our food took an unusually long time to come out which I thought was strange when Wimbledon is always unusually quick!! When were eventually served all 3 meals were stone cold. We made the decision not to raise it there and then as out 5 year old son was very hungry and couldn’t wait any longer for his food and we wanted to eat with him. Very disappointed and a complete waste of money. The food must had been prepared in good time and then just left a long time before serving given we waited about 45 minutes.

Giggling squid is still one of the best Thai style chain restaurants in the UK. The food on our visit was good with authentic flavours. The recipes used here are spot on, really well balanced and flavourful, although perhaps a little sweet over spice clearly aimed at the UK market. Service was okay but not particularly engaging or passionate. The restaurant is fairly small but comfortable and well appointed, and is in a good location close to several car parks. Food prices were reasonable compared to others, although everything has gone up everywhere so it's certainly not cheap, but still well worth a visit. Good luck!

My first time visiting last week. The food was better than I expected and reasonably priced too. We had the mixed platter for 3 Then papaya salad- which had the right amount of crunch and sourness. The duck confit A red chicken curry Pad Thai And the steak. All was really flavoursome and tasty. Would definitely go back

A good meal, very spicy but enjoyable. Service excellent.

A lovely birthday meal, fabulous, thank you

It’s a lovely area and this place defiantly looks the part and is a nice cosy Thai spot. Unfortunately the food was very bland and lacked flavour, I had plenty of dishes however none of them stood out as being very nice.

The best service possible (by Andi). All smiles! The best duck confit I’ve ever had. Presentation was perfect. Very cosy atmosphere with flower wallpaper and ceilings!

Great place to dine. The food was great and tasty.

We tried a variety of the small plates and were not disappointed. Good flavor on almost all dishes. The spice was a little disappointing (green curry), but still tasty.

It was a lovely atmosphere here, I ordered the green Thai curry when it arrived and I tasted I realized it was the red Thai curry that I preferred . The manager was so nice and insisted they change it for me to get the Red Thai curry instead and it was delicious. Excellent service.

Red Thai Curry is one of my favourite ones and this one very good tasty with lots flavour. Second dish Thai chill garlic basil was yummy too. Great meal. Really enjoyed it :)

We dined in today for Valentine's day. It was a great experience. Food was amazing - highly recommend pork belly. We were served by Gracie - she was bubbly, polite, efficient and fast.

Service was friendly. Environment is pretty. The seating goes back very close to the toilets which I find unpleasant while eating so if you are like that too - be sure to request a table away from them. Food was a little cold when it arrived at our table but no big deal. 9 year old foodie devoured all his favourites in tapas form; s&p squid, skewered meats & different sauces, sweet battered prawns etc. Pad Thai was quite bland; it was on par with ready made Pad Thai meals from the supermarket which aren't that bad but it's not the real deal. Overall, nice enough. I'd go back as my kids love it and it's a nice change from burgers or pizza.

On a Thursday, we visited this establishment and found it to be quite relaxing. Unlike our previous attempt on a weekend, when we had to wait approximately an hour for our meal due to the significant crowd, the establishment was not excessively crowded on this occasion. The establishment itself is characterized by its simplicity, yet it exudes a pleasant ambiance. The staff demonstrated exceptional friendliness and warmth in welcoming us. However, the culinary offerings are the primary highlight of this establishment. The meat was exceptionally tender, and the sauces complemented the rice perfectly with their exquisite flavors. Although the pricing is slightly higher than average, the overall experience warrants a return visit.

I was in Guildford for the weekend with family and visited the Giggling Squid for dinner. The food was absolutly delicious, service was on point and the ambiance was perfect. When i'm in Guildford again I will be revisiting the Giggling Squid.

Fantastic food ! Great variety and every dish has its own personality. Hard to pick because everything looks so good 😊

My wife was very keen to visit Giggling Quid, we opted to book a table at the Guildford branch. Great venue tucked away a road with lots of other restaurants. Food was fantastic and I particularly liked that there is a lunch tapas that suits me in that I can sample different starters and mains without ordering too much. Just the right amount! Lovely smiling and attentive staff that made the experience even more enjoyable. My wife particularly liked the rose on offer! I found Chang beer too "fizzy" to go with the meals we had (Cobra may have been a little more suited for my tastes). All in all, a great restaurant. Will I visit again....absolutely!!

Sorry but they don’t even deserve one star , I was there last night they served us cocktails in 1 and 1/2 hour and food came so late and I couldn’t believe that we had to wait 2 hours just for appetisers LOL and honestly I didn’t like the food .

Very good food and service, was really tasty & varied selection. Yum yum . Water was fresh and cutlery was sparkling

Amazing food and good prices! Very pretty restaurant as well. The servers were all very friendly and fast with the food.

Beautifully presented and delicious food Abbey served us and was helpful and friendly and we had a wonderful meal Excellent all around thank you

The food was excellent! Staff could have been a little more attentive but wouldn’t stop me from returning! Cocktails were delicious too!

Really nice food that my family do not get to eat very often in France. Sharing starters are great to try all the various flavours!

Great service great food lovely music and atmosphere highly recommend. Ordered crispy chicken and sharing platter we will visit again!

Wonderful food, extensive menu. Fabulous staff, especially Evie. If you’ve not been to G.S. especially in Shrewsbury, try it - you will not be disappointed!!

love the salt and pepper squids 🐙

Amazing food and unbelievable service (thanks Koy!)

wonderful tasty food you can always rely on this place to deliver. Nice atmosphere and spotlessly clean

Best Thai food since i've left Thailand Confirmed

Excellent 👌 superb service and great food as always. Highly recommend. Went over and above. Nel was fantastic made sure our birthday celebration was extra special. Giggling Squid Guildford keep up the good work!!

One of the best restaurants in Guildford.

Delicious and fresh food with friendly staff and quick service. Would be back and recommend. Lovely cosy restaurant. Thank you

We had a lovely time at Giggling Squid today for lunch. We were served by Gracie who was super helpful and friendly, she also recommended dishes that we absolutely loved. We had some lovely drinks too made by Nicole, very talented bartender. Would definitely recommend to friends and family in the future.

The Thai green curry is simply stupendous on deliveroo. Ordered many times never let us down.

Kind lovely people. Made our anniversary very special. ❤️ Food was to die for and presentation was good. Crispy beef was lush! Quite a quirky building with smaller rooms but that made it feel less busy than it was.

Fabulous meal always hot and tasty.

Wife and I each had a lunchtime Tapas Set menu, and we shared an extra Pad Thai (chicken). Washed down with a Pino Grigio. Food was delicious and service was excellent. Sat in the section adjacent to the windows which is bright and airy; the lower section is too cramped.

always good for lunch - reasonable prices good tasty fod and beautifully clean loos massaman curry - chicken exceptional

Really disappointed with this restaurant. My first visit was Norwich, my second Farnham, my third time lucky was the most disappointing experience of all. Venue wasn’t at all as expected. Food was cold and personally I was embarrassed as I had brought my friend here from the USA. I wouldn’t have dined here again as it really put me off but the Manager saw my review and asked me to drop them a line. I did so and received a response immediately. I didn’t expect anything more but later that day received a voucher which covered more than enough for me to go back and try another venue. I do appreciate that they have read the review and listened to my issue, I didn’t expect a voucher but truly appreciate it so thank you very much to Dom and the Area Manager that decided to offer me this to regain my custom. Thank you.

Terrible delivery experience, out of 5 meals, only 2 have been delivered! I called the restaurant who straight away told me they cannot help and I have to check with deliveroo. How can deliveroo help here when the restaurant forgot to pack 3 other meals?!...

Terrible delivery experience, out of 5 meals, only 2 have been delivered! I called the restaurant who straight away told me they cannot help and I have to check with deliveroo. How can deliveroo help here when the restaurant forgot to pack 3 other meals?! Even 2 of the meals received were still wrong, I ordered beef penang, received chicken (I paid addition for the beef), I ordered chicken pad Thai, received with tofu.Really disappointed that the restaurant would not help, deliveroo was also not helpful to proceed with the refund. I will not be ordering or visiting their restaurant anymore.

Gracie was friendly and really nice, she was always smiling and was helping me with all my doubts about the food. Everything is tasty and good portions. We will back (:

Gracie was friendly and really nice, she was always smiling and was helping me with all my doubts about the food. Everything is tasty and good portions. We will back (:

I had dinner at Giggling Squid recently, and my experience was good. Some dishes, like the Tangy and Spicy Prawn, were quite spicy, but I enjoyed the Sea Bass Green Curry, which had a good portion size. The atmosphere was pleasant, and the food presentation was nice. The staff was friendly and quick. Overall, it's a decent spot to dine in Guildford.

Amazing food and service,they know how to treat there staff and customers.

Lovely time, food was great. Loved the spring rolls! We will be back. Kier looked after us really well.

Keir was polite , fast and very helpful. Great food, great atmosphere and fantastic service. We would definitely come back.

Came here for an anniversary dinner. Greeted with Prosecco and surprised with a dessert at the end! Lovely special unexpected touches! Amazing customer service. Better than anything I’ve experienced before in high end restaurants! Thank you so much staff at Guildford!

Quirky place. Table was set down in the basement. Rang the restaurant last minute and was able to accommodate. As there was no tables when booking online. Food was good.

This is a great place for some lovely food. This is the second time i’ve been here and it did not disappoint me one bit. Service, atmosphere, and food were all fabulous! Had a romantic night with my girlfriend.

always perfect restaurant - wonderful for lunch- food, service and amience all top rate. - spicy and hot but too much

Went early evening before the theatre. Sat us right where everyone comes and goes. Had to get someone’s attention for a drink. Ordered food it turned up luke warm. The beef had fat on the other side of it and turned my stomach. My husband’s...

My wife is vegetarian and I am vegan. We live within 10 minutes walk of Chapel St and the high street. Giggling Squid is our go to Thai restaurant now, and for us better food and value than far more established ‘authentic’ Thai restaurants in...

Don’t ever go there , horrible service. From the beginning because I had a child and a buggy, they put me in the back in a lonely room. There was absolutely no service even to ask anything. Basically I had to go the other way and call them to order food. Couldn’t eat sticky rice ( don’t ever order ) Moreover, when it came the bills, they asked me for a service charge. Of course I didn’t pay.

The food was OK, but lacked the "zing" I associate with Thai food. I was disappointed.

An absolutely amazing evening out at Giggling Squid. Food here was very nice and the service provided by your waitress, Amber, was absolutely flawless. We had one of the starter sharing dishes, the Chiang Mai one, which was really nice. The Paneang curry and coconut rice was also great. Only small thing they could improve on is to have some more Thai deserts (e.g. mango sticky rice, Thai red rubies), but this definitely wouldn’t justify the removal of a star from the overall rating. Great experience thanks!

Pleased at the veggie/vegan options

Fun dining experience. Exceptional in every way.

Foods good service a bit slow and place is a bit cramped but if the food is good count me in.

Possibly one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. I thought I didn’t like Thai food as I always believed it was too spicy. We tried this restaurant as it was recommended, I liked the name and I like to try places that are new...

I haven’t even finished my meal and this place has impressed us . Wonderful service and friendly staff . Very empathetic when you dine in with a toddler.. Amazing food !!

Amazing service, waiters were really friendly and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend

It is like you were in Thailand. Taste like original food. +++Chang available.

Terrible service. Waitress seemed spaced out. Forgot to process order and waited an hour for food. Minimal apology

Very lovely evening here last Saturday night. The staff were very attentive, the food was very good and the overall atmosphere was lovely.

Lovely food, great service from Benz,

had another wonderful lunch today. Always good here - food, service and ambience perfect - sat outisde and relaxed and ate