La Vague in Dumfries & Galloway

Lovely setting, staff and food. But it's just too pricey, which is possibly the reason why we were the only customers and were outnumbered by the staff - always an uncomfortable feeling. We only wanted a snack, and paid £9 for soup and £7 for a slice of cake. Such a shame, because it'll stop us going again.

In this day and age it is sad to see so few dishes that are suitable for vegetarians. They could expand the menu to incorporate more veggie options.

Lovely place, right next to the lock but Manager very grumpy, a smile might have helped, we had Beef Bourguignon from the specials board, very expensive, tasted good, but the beef was as tough as old boots, we also had the steak strip on a bun, but meat definitely was not steak beef, all in all not quality food, extremely expensive, won't go again

Firstly I would like to say this review is no reflection on the waiting staff who are lovely Vague us set in a beautiful location and should have everything you want However the utter bad manners and rudeness of the man I presume is the owner or manager will stop us returning sadly. The bad temper was not directed a us but sadly his staff in front of us Our waitress had made a simple error and given us the wrong bill She was clearly wary of telling as he was already being extremely unpleasant to another member of staff This is not the first time we have seen this so can only vote on our feet.

Checked website for menu before booking, looked great, 12 starters, appetisers, 9 lovely past dishes, 3 risotto, 5 pollo, 2 steaks, 3 fish. arrived, ignored for 20 minutes, ordered drinks, came 15 min later, then the menu, sandwiches, burger and pizzas. ordered our mains, another long wait, 1 hour 20 mins since arriving, meatball sandwich ok, overpriced, best part was the menabrea beer

Not very efficient. Not enough staff. Lots of boards telling you what rules & regs they follow. Too long to wait. Wanted food but was informed there was a one hour wait which was a lie. Very expensive for what it is. They need to go back to basics!

Fabulous lunch with gorgeous sea food for starters and mains. Would highly rec the specials on the menu. Wine recommendations were great too and complimented the food brilliantly. Will definitely come again ☺️

Hair in food! Dirty cutlery and crockery! Cross-contamination between meat and other ingredients on other plates! So bad that I gave the staff food hygiene instructions before leaving. Avoid!

Had a fabulous lunch today, transported to Italy with fabulous, authentic food. Friendly and good service. Will definitely return.

Called into La Vague for a late lunch Friday afternoon. We were given the usual friendly greeting by the owner, Anouar and seated by the window with the never tiring view of the river. Drinks arrived a few minutes later. The Specials Board had the usual assortment of mouth-watering dishes. We were drawn to the Pan-Fried Lemon Sole dressed with fresh mussels and served in a white wine sauce and accompanied by fresh vegetables. The fish was soft and meaty and the skin had just the right amount of crispness. The dish was beautifully presented and really delicious. As always the quantity was generous but there was just sufficient room for us to manage a follow-up plate of ice cream and sorbet. We rounded off a very satisfying meal with a coffee and liqueur. The owner and waitresses were very attentive throughout and we spent a very enjoyable and satisfying two hours at the Bistro. We will be back soon. Thanks to all.

La Vague - Amazing Restaurant Our first lunch on our 1st day of travels 😋 Anwar …. Your food is delicious, your recommendations in wine was lush and your surroundings are beautiful along the River Trent. Your restaurant is a wonderful find and we look forward to seeing you all again 😍. Thank you we have really enjoyed it! 🤩 x

not cheap 2 x coffees and 2 x scones £14.30 nice area for walks along Gunthorpe spotlessly clean looked at the menu main meal Lasagne £16.95 suppose nice for a special occasion.serve pizzas and burgers.

What an amazing lunch with Ian Challand, Joe Challand and Phil Beale Great freshly prepared food and lovely service by the staff. The Chef/owner touched every table whilst we were there and made us feel exceptionally welcome!! We will definitely be back and hopefully the sun will shine and we can make use of the beautiful picturesque outside area by the side of the river!!

We waited 1 hour for two sandwiches .. when questioned why it was taking a while, the manager came back with "it is busy" "we are serving indoor first". There must have been 4 tables indoor with a couple people on at this point. When we told her we were happy to wait however it would have been nice to be warned, her back was straight up, no apology and she became snappy then kept saying "it is busy" We explained we were not having a go merely trying to support her in making communication better. However, due to the rude response and lack of empathy we are NOT happy and do NOT recommend.

Lovely stop on a river walk for lunch. Staff very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed a lasagne and a chicken and mushroom sandwich which were lovely. Highly recommended to all who maybe passing they also have coffee and cake available for lighter dishes.

Lovely spot by the river BUT unfortunately the obnoxious manager/owner totally ruins it. Won't be returning until he is gone!

Excellent English Breakfast with quality ingredients, nicely cooked and well presented! Nice coffee. Great service … except (and we were advised upon arrival) the credit card machine wasn’t working!! So we had to do a banks transfer as we didn’t have enough cash.

Visited la vague for breakfast and lunch over the weekend, food was excellent on both occasions and the service was first class. I will definitely be going again.

The food was excellent and the service was very good. I had Beef borguinion, accompanied by a glass of red delicious. Will definitely visit again.

Decided to go for lunch last Friday and how pleased we are that we did. The Trent-side Bistro was decorated for Christmas and felt very warm and inviting. Immediately we walked in we were greeted with smiling faces and made to feel very welcome. We were shown to a table over-looking the river and immediately asked if we would like a drink. The drinks were quickly served by a friendly, smiling waitress who then took our order for lunch. We went for two meals off the ‘Specials Board’. I had a swordfish steak dressed with fresh mussels and served with penne pasta in a delicious sauce. My wife had Boeuf Bourgignon with mash and green beans. The food arrived in reasonable time, served by the owner who is also the head chef. He engaged in friendly conversation and was obviously concerned that we should enjoy the meal. Both dishes were excellent - delicious and plentiful to the extent that there was no room for the Pannacotta that we had been promising ourselves. We finished with coffee and more friendly conversation with owner and waitresses. Overall a leisurely and very enjoyable lunch. Impossible to fault any aspect of it. It was hospitality at its best and we will soon be back. Thanks to all.

Visited with friends for a coffee. Used to come regularly but put off by various signs outside advising to wipe feet before entering. This previously had been a very busy cafe, popular with walkers, dog-walkers and cyclists- no longer made to feel welcome now . Very quiet on our visit on a beautiful sunny day- very unusual. Staff were unfriendly and did not seem happy to be there. This is a lovely place in a beautiful spot- such a shame.

We stumbled across this place and so glad we did! The staff were friendly and it was a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious and had so much flavour. Was done really well. We all had something different, and said how nice it was. Chef came out to see if the food was ok. Definitely 10/10 and can’t wait to go back ☺️

Went here today the chicken stroganoff was Devine and the cheese garlic bread delicious what a lovely place so chilled and the host so very attentive would highly recommend. Go check his beef burgeoning tomorrow it’s been slow cooked as we speak

We found this place by accident, stopped in for a coffee and cake after a walk along the river. We were well received by lovely staff, nice cake and coffee and a hospitable owner who came over to chat. We went back for lunch the following day and the experience was great. Lovely, mainly Italian food, staff and atmosphere. Its not cheap, but worth it!.

We found this lovely tearoom when trying to find a picnic venue for the Lincolnshire MX-5 Owners Club. 9 cars arrived and we were very much welcomed and well looked after and an under roof patio area was made available for our sole use. There was a bit of confusion as some of us decided to have warm food rather than a picnic but all was sorted with speed and efficiency. We can thoroughly recommend this place for lunch. Its position next to the river Trent is outstanding and the food is lovely too 👍

Excellent service and standards . Very clean and inviting environment we would def recommend . Good quality food which opened in the evenings .

My friend and I went here for Breakfast on Saturday. Beautiful setting by the river. We were served by a wonderful young man called William, he was a delight, very polite, attentative, knowledgeable and friendly. My friend had a full English and I had eggs benedict with smoked salmon, the food was just as wonderful as the staff! Highly recommended this place if you are looking for fantastic customer service, freshly cooked food in a spotlessly clean, idyllic setting. Will absolutely be returning here again!

I really like this place. The setting is beautiful, the staff are without exception friendly and professional. Service is prompt and you are always made to feel welcome. The food is freshly prepared, so may take a little while if the place is busy. Not really a problem if you consider that this is a restaurant and not a cafe. Been there plenty of times over the last eighteen months, and have never had a reason to score the occasion anything less than 5 stars.

Not fast but good food seldom is. Really great breakfast, big portions and tasty ingredients. Service was good, even bringing water out to dogs in the sunshine!

Had breakfast. Place totally empty except for 1 other person and plenty of staff. Beautiful restaurant. We waited a long time for someone to take our order then a long time for drinks to arrive then a long time for the food. Staff not particularly friendly. Breakfast was good however expensive for what is was and for the poor service.

This place is perfectly situated when weather permits and has an indoor experience that can only be excellent too even when its raining as staff and consumables make the experience too- Today I met two of the young staff and found no problems at all...

Excellent breakfast made with good quality ingredients. This is a quality Full English. it is a bit more expensive than other places to have breakfast but may be you have to pay for quality. Great service

Service was one of the slowest I’ve ever experienced. Sat for half an hour before someone took our order and that’s only because we asked a waitress. Waited quite a while for the food. Sausages were borderline cold, I think they might have been microwaved...

Brilliant food and service,nothing to much trouble even with an allergy, fantastic setting , highly recommend for breakfast/lunch

Visited for brunch and had a Full English breakfast. Quality was very good, as was the presentation. This was NOT a greasy spoon Full English! Good quality coffee. Service very good. Nice surroundings, sat outside. Only concern is the price, which was slightly expensive.

Manager most unfriendly almost to the point of arrogance, the girls serving were good. I considered it very expensive. We went to eat, due to the reception we received we did not eat.

Just had a brunch with the family, Full English: All the items on the plate were freshly cooked, looked and tasted delicious. Avocado poached eggs on toast: Ciabatta breads crème fresh sliced avocado with perfectly poached eggs, outstanding. Shakshouka with eggs (very mild heat): if...

The staff were friendly and willing to please especially as I thought I waited a little too before ordering but was soon corrected and apologised for profusely. I had the 10oz sirloin steak and it tasted delicious and was very tender. It came with mushrooms,...

What a lovely welcoming place. The food was delicious and the staff were really friendly. Will definitely be visiting again and would recommend!

This is such a prime spot to just have a relaxing coffee and a cake. Saying that - it is massivley overpriced. The menu is small and caters for people who want a meal - no snacks etc. The soup is a joke - 200ml...

A lovely location but way overpriced. Good for coffee and cake on thé terrace when the weather is good but too expensive for what is essentially a riverside cafe. We had mussels and fish and chips from the specials board. The mussels were great but...

First time visiting la vague and will definitely be returning. The food was delicious, the team there were really friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

Not sure where some reviewers are coming from!! We are regular visitors to La Vague and always have a good experience. The owner makes a point of welcoming all visitors and the waitresses are all very pleasant. Visited on Valentines Day evening special and found...

Expensive but worth it due to lovely staff. We had a friendly blonde waitress who was attentive and went the extra mile. Wish we got her name so we could give her the credit she deserves.

A lovely bistro, in a great location. Delicious mozzarella & tomato starter, as a main course. Clean and very friendly staff. Currently there’s a limited January menu, but everything was delicious and the coffee was lovely. Great place for a meet up with friends after...

Been to la vague many times ,but on our last visit we found the food quality very poor ,overcooked pasta with a bland sauce ,my wife had the risotto over cooked ,the chicken was dry ,and way to much cream . The restaurant is well...

I went for a carry out of two cups of tea in paper cups and a banana cake and three Italian morsels. New years day 2023. Cost in excess of £18:00! That is by far the most expensive tea and cake I have ever had....

Lovely ambiance and excellent food served by helpful and friendly manager/owner. Free car park for patrons by giving car reg on arrival min spend just £5 Definitely worthy of a visit even for the best cappuccino around hot & creamy and dog friendly in heated...

We all really enjoyed the welcome and the food. Wish it were local to us! Will be back next time visiting family

What do you need after a fabulous walk along a river on a sunny autumnal day? A cafe stop. Close to the River Trent in a delightful setting near Gunthorpe Lock is La Vague . There’s plenty of seating inside and out. The sun was...

Visited at lunchtime following walk along river. Seemed expensive so had a bowl of soup each. Very small portion and two tiny pieces of roasted ciabata for £8.95. it tasted good but probably only 200mls of soup in a large bowl .

Very nice spot by the river, even on a dull November morning. The service was friendly and helpful, nice to have table servi s and proper crockery. Good value

Only stopped for drinks but the hot chocolate was lovely. It’s a really nice place in a beautiful setting and the staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. I will definitely go back and have food next time.

Treated my wife to birthday lunch and what a great choice. The food was absolutely first class quality, great portions, correct temperature. The service and hospitality complimented the food perfectly creating a memorable experience. We will return very soon to enjoy this all over again,...

Went for lunch. Met by manager who was sharp with us. Food was very expensive for what it was, salty and the calzone dough wasn’t cooked through. Manager was forceful when we wanted to take two small cakes saying we needed four and put them...

We have been visiting for coffee or lunch since it was Biondis . We love the changes, we eat here every 4 weeks or so and every time is just wonderful! The food and service are exceptional! See you again shortly!

Having visited this place previously,and found the food reasonable,decided to take a visiting friend for a meal,after a walk along the river. As on my previous visit,found the manager to be quite surly and unwelcoming. Plenty of staff on duty.It was not until I arrived...

The location is lovely & can’t be faulted. The Manager however, is a very rude & obnoxious man. We went for coffee with our friends who were visiting from London & they commented on how rude the manager was. Even the girl who served us...

Dreadful, rude staff, worst pizza I have ever eaten even the dog didn’t fancy it - shame because the location is wonderful and it could be really lovely

Just had a lovely meal. Perfect location with excellent food and even better staff. Would definitely recommend and will be going back 100%.

Pleasant setting but why are coffees so expensive? Two simple black coffees £6.30! Ridiculous and the menu states a different price altogether. We didn’t realise until afterwards but when talking to friends they’d had the same experience. Won’t be rushing back there.

Terrible service We sat outside only to be completely ignored by the owner plus 2 waitresses. Waited 20 minutes and ended up leaving without food or drinks which looked very overpriced anyway. This is the 2nd time this has happened but at least we were...

The manager is very rude. And the food is overpriced. Will not be going again. £15 for a salad nicoise with canned tuna. Some staff were more helpful, but many were not.

We called in looking to have a drink wasn’t given a warm welcome by the man, we said we would like to sit outside as it was a nice day he said wait I will look to see if they have a table free you...

Despite lots of staff it took a long time to get just 4 soft drinks. 2 orange juice, 1 lemonade and a Fanta cost £14.10. That seems a lot of money.

Regular visitor here, food is always top notch, the owner and staff are great, highly recommended! Eggs Benedict and mussels are favourites but there’s plenty of choices. Lovely view of the Trent too

Lots of staff on duty during weekdays, all very pleasant however…. £3.25 (think it was, definitely over £3) for a small 250ml bottle of Diet Coke! Way overpriced. I’d suggest taking a very lovely flat short walk (2ish miles) along the river to Rhubarbs cafe...

Regular visitors to La Vague and always enjoy the experience. The team are helpful and friendly and aim to do a good job. On this occasion it was for breakfast which was good quality fresh food, cooked well. Due to the location, it can get...

We visited here for the second time recently, having been last summer and really enjoyed it, we decided to take family along. We had another fantastic meal, the food is so fresh and tasty. We had to sit out front as we had the dog...

Perfect location, perfect breakfast We discovered by accident but what a find The staff are super friendly and efficient The manager was a joy and super welcoming Food, we just had breakfast, but every single item was cooked to perfection and busting with flavour Can’t...

The place is very good, very clean, the food is excellent, staff are very friendly, the owner always makes sure to ask if everything is OK, takes time to talk to his clients. I and my friends love going to have lunch there. Come from...

La Vague delivers good food in a delightfull venue, but our visit was spoiled by being told when paying the bill that they add 50p per cup of coffee, when you have ordered a decaf. I think £3.80 for a decaf americano is bad value....

Visited today with a friend for lunch- we were shown to a table in the main restaurant but a nearby table was so noisy I could hardly hear my friend so I asked the manager if we could change tables. He seemed less than pleased...

We found this place by accident, and what a great find. It’s a beautiful spot beside the Lock. We had lunch in “mostly “ sunshine. It is Nottingham not Naples😂 But the food was delicious. The staff were excellent, I saw someone had complained about...

My wife and I live in Gunthorpe and have become regulars at La Vague. Whether we're just stopping for a coffee and cannoli whilst out on a walk, or enjoying a family meal, the food and service is always excellent. The owner, Anwar, is a...

Absolutely amazing! So thankful for everything you did to make the lunch so special. The food was superb and the service even better. We will definitely be back. Thank you.

A lovely day, a lovely setting but so let down by the startlingly poor service in this restaurant. Our food took an hour and a half to arrive and when it did, elements of our order were missing. These arrived even later! There weren't enough...

Front of house is very good here, we're foodies and this is our new favourite place to come. Good produce, freshly cooked! Best pizzas!!! We have dined here multiple times since they opened, never had a bad visit. Great menu choice, breakfast lunch and dinner...

It is clear that the new owner is working hard to improve all aspects of this well situated restaurant, right by the side of the River Trent. There are lovely walks along the river just outside of the restaurant and plenty of parking as well....

My first visit and it turned out to be fabulous . Feels good as you approach the venue with a unique position next to Gunthorpe lock and the River Trent . Greeted by the warm and friendly personality of Anouar. Its always a good start...

Second visit. The owner recognised us straight away even though I looked totally different after a severe haircut and shave. I had the gamberoni prawns again which are immense. And then had the chicken Caesar salad with anchovies which it turns out I really like....

Went here for early lunch today and found they only had breakfast menu available. No problem as everything we had was really excellent. Others have commented about poor service but we can't fault any of the staff including the friendly young waitress who told us...

Came here with friends for lunch. The starters were amazing and the mains huge. Everything was freshly cooked and we were made to feel very welcome and not rushed. The staff were excellent, knowledgable, friendly and amazing memories. Value for money was also excellent.

Nice place, good coffee. Had a coffee and slice of chocolate fudge cake. I didn’t check my receipt until after i had left. £7.90 seemed rather a lot for a cappuccino and one slice of cake.

Very attractive Bistro with lovely out door eating areas overlooking the lock at Gunthorpe. The waiter who took our order was pleasant and helpful. My husband chose a fish starter, and we both opted for a chicken main course served with a selection of vegetables....

This is a lovely family run restaurant in a great location by the river. We had lunch there and the food was lovely, nothing was too much trouble for host Anwar. It’s also a great spot for coffee and cake after a walk along the...

Been here many times in the past pre covid, it definitely wasn't this expensive. Always ordered the same and it used to cost well under £10....and coffee used to come with a biscuit. Sat outside after a walk and ordered two cups of coffee and...

We stopped by this place on a lovely walk along the river Trent, with the mere intention of a snack. But discovered that La Vague has an amazing owner chef who contours up magic in the kitchen. Food is primarily Italian (yes, I know the...

Location probably means this riverside restaurant is busy in the summer but on this rainy windy Saturday lunchtime it was warm and welcoming. Owner and his staff were exceptional; attentive, knowledgable and super friendly. Decor is lovely, and bright, clean, contemporary. The kind of place...

Anwar couldn’t have been a better host and we couldn’t have had a warmer welcome. Food was lovely and the atmosphere just right. On a rainy Saturday lunchtime the 4 of us had a 3 course meal and a few drinks and life felt good!!...

We have been here a few times since it changed hands and frankly it isn’t a patch on when it used to be Biondi. We spent £60 on lunch and although one of the kids pizzas was quite good the rest was absolute dribble. I...

A friend and I popped in today for a coffee.. ended up sharing a pizza and calamari and a couple of beers each.. Anwar and his wife are great hosts ..the staff are lovely and efficient...we sat in the courtyard and it really couldn't have...

My friend and I visited for lunch, service was great. We were made to feel very welcome. The outdoor courtyard was lovely. The food was delicious, we both had sandwiches which came with a green salad and fries. Coffee was great too. Thank you.

Visited for first time since ownership change. We had eggs benedict , mine with ham. It was cheap, tasteless ham chopped up into little bits and there was far too much hollandaise. Service was very slow and there was no pleasant atmosphere like there used...

I read reviews here about the owner being grumpy, personally we found him friendly. We had an issue with one of our meals and he was super friendly, swapped it right away and brought my husband and I a complimentary coffee afterwards. The coffee was...

Staff were rude and belligerent from the off, Initially my partners food was brought out wrong and they had a problem with returning it, once my burger arrived it was nothing more than something you’d of got from a cheap van or a fair &...

Visited at lunchtime Tentative service Tasty food Lovely location Really clean and pleasant environment Would recommend a visit

Well…what a find!! Had breakfast here this morning, absolutely gorgeous!! We sat outside in their lovely garden, made very welcome and service was great, such lovely staff and owner. Beautiful location, riverside by the locks. So glad that the hotel we had stayed at (motor...

Went for lunch with a large group of friends and everything was spot on. Table organised well, welcome super, great waitresses, lovely wine and fantastic food. Lovely setting. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Another beautiful meal! We go to La Vague frequently and always enjoy our visit. It’s a lovely location by the river and whether we have coffee or a relaxed lunch Anwar and his staff are always so friendly and hospitable. Try the antipasto with a...