Based on 438 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 438 opinions finded in 2 websites
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After a lovely afternoon in Ripon. We decided to go in the Hot Lava restaurant. And we were delighted we did. Lovely food very friendly staff member who served us. We had early bird menu. Would definitely go there again.
Peter Byrne . 2024-11-05
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Been coming for years but this time they had run out of wines, quite a few dishes not available. Staff looked very embarrassed and kept nipping out to Sainsbury's for stuff! Such a shame.
Ian Atkinson . 2024-10-20
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A good pre-concert place to eat. We went back to enjoy delicious pizzas again.
Jenny Thompson . 2024-10-12
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We ate here twice during our recent visit to Ripon. Both meals were well cooked, generous portions and very tasty. Both times my husband had his favourite pudding - tiramisu- which was, one again, a generous portion. Waiting staff were very friendly and attentive without being intrusive.
Jackie B . 2024-09-15
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We've eaten twice here during our stay near Ripon and both meals have been of high quality, good portions and very well cooked. Both our waiting staff have been very friendly and attentive without being too intrusive. We will definitely return to fine here on our next visit to Ripon.
Jackie Ball . 2024-09-06
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We've eaten twice here during our stay near Ripon and both meals have been of high quality, good portions and very well cooked. Both our waiting staff have been very friendly and attentive without being too intrusive. We will definitely return to fine here on our next visit to Ripon.
Jackie Ball . 2024-09-06
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Excellent food and good portion spot on!!
Jason Cartwright . 2024-09-01
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Excellent food and good portion spot on!!
Jason Cartwright . 2024-09-01
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Me and my family ate at this restaurant twice during our staying in Ripon, we were made to feel welcome. The service and food were excellent to a high standard we definitely recommend this restaurant and for sure we would come back again.
Poppy K . 2024-08-08
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Amazing service. Food is top notch and reseanably priced. We went both nights as we where that impressed. Will hopefully go back next year.
Jason S . 2024-07-31
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Had calamari and mushrooms for starters. Shared a pizza for main as they were massive.
Trevor Dobson . 2024-07-28
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We were visiting Ripon and visited Hot Lava mid afternoon. The layout of the restaurant is very welcoming. We ate from the early bird menu. For starters we had duck pate and tri colore bruschetta. Delicious. For mains we had spaghetti bolognese and hot lava pizza. Delicious.
STAMBRIDGE ELITE . 2024-07-28
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Brilliant food, we had pasta and gammon as well as delicious chicken and mushroom soup to start. The staff were really friendly and the food was great, we’d definitely go back!
Hollie Costigan . 2024-07-13
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Just had starter& main , mealdeal. Had creamy mushrooms & chick skewers & hubby had wings & pizza xtra chips.food was cooked perfectly, gr8 service too
Susan Wood . 2024-07-09
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Really good service. The lamb chops and the ribs were excellent. Desert was home made and all came with a smile. Nice outlook on the square.
3ts1966 . 2024-04-29
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Fantastic restaurant, we went with the kids and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. The food was fantastic. We will be back
Jess Abbott . 2024-04-15
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We’ve just visited tonight as we wanted to try somewhere new for pizza. Waitress was lovely, cocktails were great and service was fast and friendly.
Eleanor W . 2024-04-14
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Went for a family meal.. food was good however kids didn't enjoy there's... chicken nuggets did taste weird with all those herds in the battery.. but apart from.that all good...
Daniel Macgregor . 2024-04-14
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Absolutely horrendous! Nice enough restaurant and average service. The starter of cheesy garlic bread was nice but that's it!. My main was meant to be spicy and it was anything but, the veg tasted like horrible frozen mixed veg, the chicken was tough and tasted not fresh, the plate was swimming in water/juice and the potatoes were so soggy. I refused to eat it or pay for it which they did take off the bill and my work mates chicken was dry and bland he said. Not good after all of the good reviews, maybe they were having an off day who knows 🤷🏻♂️ I for one will not be returning!
Martyn Stillman . 2024-03-28
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Great food, really reasonable prices, very accommodating. Would definitely return!
Brad Scott (UK) . 2024-03-24
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Really nice early bird meal. Food was great very tasty.
Ian Lawrence . 2024-02-29
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It was an unexpectedly busy Saturday night but the staff took time to workout how to fit us in. The food was good, the staff friendly with a relaxed atmosphere - we had a lovely night. We were a family of 2 adults and 2children. Would recommend.
Sally Lupton . 2024-01-28
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Visited on New Year’s Day and although quiet the waitress working was lovely and friendly. The food was also excellent.
Anne K . 2024-01-01
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We had a fantastic dinner, the service was great and we’ll be back again! Highly recommended good value for money
Kat . 2023-12-29
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On a cold and rainy night we enjoyed the food and good service. I loved the mushroom risotto, and everyone liked their steaks, which were all cooked as per requests. The desserts were lovely. One small point on that night was we had all travelled some for up to an hour and then walked and got so cold en route, we didn't really warm up during the evening as the restaurant temperature seemed on the cool side. We did ask if the heating could be adjusted, and there was a small heater plugged in, but it didn't seem to help heat the restaurant as much as we needed to reverse the effects of our journey.
Andrea Susan Campbell . 2023-12-10
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Could not fault this place. Nice layout, comfortable ambience, attentive staff. The food was fresh and of excellent quality well presented and tasted great. Good value for money too. If I lived near, this would be a favourite.
Liam M . 2023-11-13
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Staff pleasant enough but I can’t think of a time when I’d had a worse Italian meal than this. We booked this for a family dinner, we should have been suspicious when we arrived and there wasn’t another soul dining in there. The whole place stunk of a deep fat fryer that needed the oil changing. My starter had stale lettuce and an ancient lemon on the plate. The main was bland, under seasoned and very disappointing. The food in general was below average and very bland. I was cringing for most of the meal being the only people in there. Walk 100 yds down the street and there was 2 Italian restaurants pretty much full! Lesson learnt. Sorry but never again.
DavidP4241 . 2023-11-09
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Loved the food, felt like the chef cared about what I wanted. Waitress was lovely and friendly.
Clare Mumby . 2023-10-25
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Was only in Ripon, solo, on Saturday night Friendly efficient staff and impressed with both the service ,food and a happy relaxed atmosphere ☺️
Paul Blakey . 2023-10-03
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Had a lovely family meal here, service was great and the food was cooked fresh. Chicken and ribs never disappoints and the rest of the family had seafood pasta and lamb cutlets - all yummy!
Yorkshirepud1970 . 2023-09-25
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The restaurant was lovely, the food was amazing. Anyone going try the grilled chicken breast with the mushroom sauce. We had starters mains drinks for 3 people came in around £60 . The customer service was great . Busy around 6ish
rbarber78 . 2023-08-30
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Very reasonably priced food, quick and friendly service. I’d definitely recommend them over some of the more expensive Italian Restaurants in Ripon.
Perry . 2023-08-25
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Had a lovely night. My friend is like a Teeside J Lo so asked for a drink a certain way and the lady who served us was so obliging, she was great. The staff were lovely and the food was really tasty so will definitely return
Clare Cross . 2023-08-23
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We celebrated our wedding anniversary here and it was a great experience. The food was very well cooked and the service was quick and friendly. One of our favourites.
David Jansons . 2023-08-05
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We stumbled on this lovely little gem during an overnight stay in Ripon as other places were full at the time or didn't have space for 6 and we were more than happy that things turned out that way. The food was outstanding, portions substantial and the service was excellent, staff were friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend.
clairerA9291KP . 2023-07-02
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After reading reviews on this restaurant we decided to visit. The food was delicious, I had the white bait and husband had the pate, both hot and tasty. For the mains we had carbonara and the chicken calzone ~ I have eaten a lot of calzone and this was up there in the top!! The waitress who looked after us was very friendly and took time to chat to us (this was a Thursday evening) We would return, very nice.
blueblueLancashire . 2023-06-17
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Popped in late on the Friday evening, we were made very welcome, and it didn’t stop there, our food was delicious and presented timely, the service was brilliant, we were so pleased can’t wait to go again.
lindyandlotti . 2023-05-14
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Absolutely amazing food! Visited with friends and so glad we found this wonderful restaurant. All the staff were friendly and helpful and served us with a smile. Food was so delicious and plenty of choice on the menu to suit everyone. Restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and definitely will return.
Carol S . 2023-04-07
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Fantastic reasonably priced Italian meal. £25 for a really nice bottle of malbec to accompany the two pasta and meatball dishes that were fabulous. Very slight issue that a garlic bread was dry but the second one with cheese was also fabulous. Couldnt decide on desert so they did a half portion of two to share and charged for one and it was plenty… not local to the area but if we are passing id make a point of eating here again. Two persons bottle of wine and desert with food left over just a tad over £50.
DaveyNorthUK . 2023-02-20
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We visited this restaurant both night's we stayed in ripon. We tried different meals and all of the meals were great, I really loved the pork in a mushroom sauce, the service was spot on
Alanwats . 2022-11-24
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I'm really disappointed to be writing this review given we have been here many many times pre covid and left amazed ,fully satisfied and extremely happy But..oh dear last night's visit will be the last ever time we will dine here . Party of 8 Service very slow 45 min wait for starters to arrive Some arrived cold and subsequently sent back waited for main course Chicken sitting in water on the plate cold sent back Prawns swimming in runny sauce served with in my opinion frozen vegetables come on fresh veg isn't difficult and much nicer Steak bland and tasteless on both mixed grills cold sent back Rack of bbq ribs with undescribed sauce not tasting of anything remotely like bbq sauce ,cold sent back Good points carbonara was spot on Lamb skewers were also spot on I'm not sure what has changed here ,we were assured it was the same chef Other customers were also complaining simultaneously as our party same issues We left and subsequently went round the corner to the unicorn wetherspoons to eat there .
961jeniferw . 2022-07-24
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Starter, mains and dessert all top notch. Certainly no complaints here! Very generous portions and empty plates after. First timers and looking forward to coming ack to try the pizzas!
eddieandian . 2022-06-26
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Wow I am up in ripon for 2 days work and popped in here for some food I had spicy meat rosoto, wow it was unbelievable for of flavours rich sauce Really was a fantastic. Meal I highly recommend it
raybH1684CS . 2022-06-14
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Really good food and good staff
Ray Brunt . 2022-06-13
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Wow great food, full of great flowers plenty of it well worth the money, would highly recommend it for a great time out good staff too
Meander44547640505 . 2022-06-12
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Went for an early dinner, the food was very nice, lovely girls serving and a great pint of Peroni! Would go again.
Jayne Portrey-Young . 2022-05-29
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Service was generally slow and there were several mix ups with drinks and mains orders. Cutlery was delivered in a beer glass, self service style and meals were announced at the bottom of the table as opposed to staff knowing who had ordered what. My...
Picatzo . 2022-05-21
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Ok, but not as good as previous visits, they seemed to have crammed more people in and service was not as good as before
Ian Brader . 2022-05-16
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Best calzone I've had in a LONG time
Average Playthroughs . 2022-04-15
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Fantastic service and food, some of the best pasta I've ever had
Sam . 2022-04-10
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Me and my wife had a fantastic meal here, so much so we made ourselves sick trying to finish it as we didn’t want to waste any. Very generous portions and thoroughly enjoyed the mojito 😉 Didn’t manage to get the name of our server but she was so lovely and welcoming so thank you for making it such a lovely experience. Best garlic Mayo in all of ripon!!
Nahte Seno . 2022-03-30
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Cannot fault this place. Extensive menu, pizza was beautiful. I couldn’t finish mine and straight away was asked if I’d like it boxed up to take away. Service was faultless. 2 pizzas, chips (also gorgeous) and a good bottle of wine for less than £40!...
chezlosty . 2022-03-27
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Lovely food, so much so went there twice during our 6 day stay
Martin Hollands . 2022-03-15
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Best Italian we've had for a while! Kids loved it too! Worth a visit!
Rob Dabill . 2022-03-06
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Delicious food and lovely helpful staff
Susan Badham . 2022-02-13
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So my wife picked this place without checking reviews, our first impressions where, it was a little outdated but warm and welcoming. The waitress on shift 08/02 was lovely and couldn’t do enough for you. A very kind person and easy to talk with. Our...
prodarts69 . 2022-02-09
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I was staying in Harrogate for the weekend with my wife we looked on the web for a nice Italian restaurant we decided on hot lava in ripon and we were not disappointed I had the carbonara as this is my favorite dish and I have tried it in many restaurants I have even tried it on a trip to Milan once but I can honestly say with hand on heart that the one I had in hot lava was the best by far. My wife had the lamb cutlets now I am not a fan of lamb but her meal looked so tender and juicy I was tempted the starters were also excellent and top it off the portions and the prices was very fair. The staff and service was 5star
Colin Wong . 2022-01-30
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Staff were friendly. Starter was fine, main course was not good at all. So we both had lobster linguine, I had all of 4 prawns in mine and half a what was frozen lobster thrown on the top. I asked for no chilli in mine,...
Swalesvicky . 2022-01-23
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Christmas Day a little busy good food excellent service.
George Flaherty . 2021-12-27
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Best service and food I had try in Ripon
NISRINE'S WORLD عالم نسرين . 2021-12-22
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We been at restaurant last night , was really tasty food for fist time visit . Stuff was really friendly. Thanks .
Joanna2133 . 2021-12-19
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I would just like to start by saying that the staff working at the restaurant were very polite and welcoming. One of our group is celiac so we were sure to ask that they had gluten free pasta options before ordering and she ordered a...
phh795 . 2021-12-10
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The night was lovely food great as was the service
Angela Gillies . 2021-11-29
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My risotto was delicious.. Other dishes in our group were Diavolo pizza,,Hot Lava Marguerite pasta and. Penne with chilli was good.( Except that it gave my husband heartburn) his problem for ordering it 😄
Lesley Whitley . 2021-11-07
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Very friendly staff and gorgeous food! I had the grilled chicken with sauteed potatoes and delicious fresh chips. Really enjoyed a family night out. Hot lava is absolutely one of the Ripon's best restaurants!
_kat_20019 . 2021-11-06
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Very disappointed. Booked after reading good reviews but not what we expected. As soon as we arrived we were told that we only had 2 hours ( which we did know when we booked) but we were reminded of this 3 times, even though there...
U8603JEsusanm . 2021-10-31
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We had a one night stopover in Ripon so we booked this restaurant. Myself and my husband had the early bird 2 courses. For starters my husband had the meatballs and described the sauce as amazing. My spare ribs were also delicious. For mains I...
susannahn2015 . 2021-10-30
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A good early bird menu on offer and the pasta dishes are excellent. We will be returning .
Sherif El-Zebedi . 2021-10-24
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Very nice food, pleasant staff and atmosphere. Good value.
Jerry Weeks . 2021-10-22
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Good sized portions, tasty food, helpful staff.
Claire Greensit . 2021-10-08
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Staff friendly . Food was really nice . starter and a main . Spaghetti Bolognese and Carbonara . good price and service
dianet86 . 2021-10-02
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Booked in after reading the reviews and was not disappointed. The food was beautiful, started with the seafood sharer then sirloin steaks. They was cooked to perfection, definitely worth a visit as the service is friendly and welcoming too.
kelster543 . 2021-09-23
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We eat here regularly. The food is very nice with good portion sizes. Staff are polite, professional,and motivated.
Sandra Craven . 2021-09-19
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Very friendly and excellent service food was lovely
Eunice Hughes . 2021-09-16
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We came here as the menu looked very appetising. It was the perfect fit for our family. Our children really enjoyed the pasta and pizza dishes, and my husband and I enjoyed some mains and starters that were cooked perfectly. The wait staff did an excellent job meeting our needs and they were very welcoming and attentive- but also left us to ourselves when we wanted to be. It was a great experience and the food was delicious.
C Poole . 2021-09-05
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Absolutely fantastic food and service, will be back again. 🥰
Matthew Thurston . 2021-09-05
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Very enjoyable reasonably priced meal.Homemade and freshly cooked Good atmosphere. Waitress was very welcoming, professional and friendly, excellant food and service. If I ever visit Ripon again( I live in Norfolk) I will definately come back. Can really recommend
Susan Allen . 2021-08-26
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First visit after a day at newby hall. Excellent food and service
Christene Guest . 2021-08-25
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Wishing to get away from our hotel, we booked a table online. There is an early bird offer for starter and main for £10.95 before 6.30pm, but we just had pizza each hoping to have a dessert instead but it filled us up. Great flavour...
lou1232013 . 2021-08-16
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My friend and I took a chance on this place, never having been before and a bit wary of a couple of poor reviews. I have to say, I'm not sure what those people are on about. We are two lovely calzone pizzas and garlic...
MADriving . 2021-08-05
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Service and food was first rate and would be happy to return 😋
Christine Dennis . 2021-08-01
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King Prawn and Chicken wing starters where ok if a little bland. On to the mains. We both a 3 bone rack of lamb which came as chops and had what can only be described as a very peculiar flavour burnt oil I would guess...
PaulH467 . 2021-07-31
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Possibly the worst Italian I’ve ever had. Tasted like a bad ready meal. So disappointed that we paid and went elsewhere.
j0annesarah . 2021-07-27
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Ripon was surprisingly busy so we booked Hot Lava based on Trip Advisor reviews and a quick look through the window the night before. The restaurant had a great location just off the square. There was a very good offer on for a starter and a main between 1700 and 1830. The service was excellent and quick but without feeling rushed. Every dish we ordered (larger group) was fantastic and came in large portions. The pizza and pasta dishes were all rated very highly by our party. If I could offer one piece of advice it would be to change the detergent and cloth used for wiping down. COVID measures were good and everything was clean but the menus had a slight old cloth/ weak detergent smell to them or they may have been closed while still wet from cleaning. Irrespective, the food and service were outstanding and we would highly recommend Hot Lava.
vtex001 . 2021-07-26
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Friendly efficient Service. Good choice of dishes. Value for money.
Christopher Busby . 2021-07-25
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We went for a dinner today. Starter was cold ( garlic bread) wife order pizza it was not to bad. I order pasta I am not fussy never leave food in any restaurant but today I have to pass it was horrible.
mike Kondek . 2021-07-24
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My sea bass was so delicious and we all really enjoyed our meals which were served well by a very attentive cheerful lady.
Di . 2021-07-20
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Nice wee place. Good food and good menu. The kids enjoyed it too
Suzie Black . 2021-07-17
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Absolutely lv this place, the food, staff and atmosphere are great
Carol Danby . 2021-07-11
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Friendly service. Hadn't booked but found us a socially distanced table. Very safe and clean. The staff cleaned table and chairs after each use.Food was cooked fresh to order.First night 2 baked pasta dishes with cheesy garlic bread.Food and service was so good, returned next night.Calzone and seabass. Delicous. Calzone stuffed with filling. 2 sea bass fillets with veg and saute potatoes. Highly recommended.
suej340 . 2021-06-30
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A lovely meal, great service and great vegan and vegetarian options in a quaint little city.
Phil Nind . 2021-06-25
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Superb food and outstanding service! Highly recommended
Travelling Man . 2021-06-06
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Get there before 6.30 to benefit from the early bird menu. Starter and pizza/pasta for £10.95 / person (excludes seafood dishes). Food was really good, nice bottle of wine and the bill less than £40 for 2 people. Can't go wrong
SwmGam . 2021-06-06
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Fantastic welcome, great food and very reasonably priced!
Tim Hodgson . 2021-06-05
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Absolutely great service Lovely food with a huge choice on the menu Gluten free catered for Friendly accommodating staff Highly recommended for a visit
Vicki T . 2021-05-30
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Food beautiful. Nice and friendly atmosphere, staff very helpful and service with a smile . Good prices .
Paula Hunt . 2021-05-23
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Fantastic food as normal, had fillet steak, medium rare, just melted in the mouth, great service with a smile, so kind and friendly, Defo a great place for a date night or family get together x
Mark Pope . 2020-12-31
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Lovely meal, friendly happy staff and excellent value. Appropriate covid arrangements in situ. Will definitely go again.
john mcgettrick . 2020-12-30
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What a fabulous meal and wine even had some money returned after stuck together can highly recommend and Great staff 😄
paul crosby . 2020-12-12
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The best place to eat iin Ripon. Every week its better than the last. Be it anything on the menu my favorite is steak cooked to a T. Well done Hot Lava
Keith Pycock . 2020-12-10
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