Based on 179 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 179 opinions finded in 2 websites
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Sunday lunch yesterday was as enjoyable as ever for the 5 of us - just so sad that this was their final day before closing down. The restaurant and team will be missed by us but we will venture to their other location at Ripley sometime soon. Thanks for the excellent food and some great memories over the years!
ivanstinton . 2018-05-21
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The food as always in Meson Toby was delicious. We have been before & would go again. It is one of our favourite restaurants around Staines. The restaurant has parking, good old fashioned feel in general to the place. I do have one gripe though..The service was extremely slow. Must have waited beyond an hour for our food to start with. Then another long wait on pudds. Very hard to attract Waiter's attention.
Angelfoodie . 2018-05-18
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First visit there. Service and food etc were good. It’s sad that it closes next week.
annieb . 2018-05-15
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All four had excellent, tasty, well cooked dishes, generous portions, at a reasonable price, with great service An excellent restaurant
ohforfs . 2018-05-15
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Been past this place and always wanted to try. I was not dissapointed. Asparagus followed by fish and seefood paella. Deserts to die for. We tried creme caramel and orio cheesecake. Vast choice of wines too.
Tracey T . 2018-04-28
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We always have an amazing experience here. The food is lovely and the staff are so friendly and make the experience very personal. Highly recommended!
OpenTable Diner . 2018-04-26
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Great food and service! Went for a Sunday lunch Birthday celebration. We all opted for the set menu. Everything was delicious and great value for money!
HelenG . 2018-04-15
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Second time we have visited and we were not disappointed. Took some friends from abroad for a meal here, they were very impressed. Staff very attentive and a lovely friendly atmosphere. We will definitely be returning
RachelH . 2018-04-13
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Had another amazing lunch here. Roast was perfect. Thank you Toni, Esteban and Fatima for the lovely daffodils. The restaurant looked very springlike.
ArthurBear1 . 2018-04-01
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Food was great, service brilliant. We will be back, definitely. Could not fault it. Very good value.
Courtenay W . 2018-03-26
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A fabulous Sunday lunch and incredible value.
JohnnyD . 2018-03-18
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I should start by saying the food was pretty tasty. We enjoyed the Goat's Cheese and Chorizo starter, the Beef Stroganoff main, and the Sea Bream main. The Egg and Crispy Bacon salad starter was less successful, but not too bad.
dialoguetraveller . 2018-03-11
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Attractively quaint interior this restaurant offers superb meals and excellent service. The food was all freshly prepared, cooked to supreme standards producing delicious tastes and flavours. Great value for money, especially the set lunches and reasonably priced wine list.
George W . 2018-02-23
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Behind Meson Toby's simple exterior is a really lovely warm and inviting restaurant. Even though it was a quiet night, the decor and the layout meant that it still had a good atmosphere. A great place to go if you want something a bit special and are bored of the big chain food restaurants. The food was fantastic. Beautifully presented and decent portion sizes. Proper table service (as in the waiter was attentive but not intrusive) made this a really wonderful evening out. <br />Highly recommend it and will definitely be going back.
CF01 . 2018-02-15
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We booked for a party of 35 for my daughters 18th birthday absolutely fabulous service and food , all food was hot and no wrong orders we were really delighted with it and was not pressured into leaving so they could close definitely would recommend and we’ll be returning to this restaurant soon
welch232018 . 2018-02-12
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Very good restaurant excellent food and very nice environment
MalcolmS . 2018-02-09
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Luckily we were able to book a last minute table here when looking for somewhere to eat on Saturday night.
Lynn S . 2018-02-04
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Visited for a lunch today. We chose some fresh baby calamari a la plancha. Extremely delicate little things in a lovely butter. For main we chose slow roasted belly pork with mash, gravy and slices of roast apple. The meat was melt in the moth soft. My grind has cod which she was very happy with. All served with plenty of fresh veg to share. Lovely.
monicac635 . 2018-01-31
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We went on a midweek evening as a group of four to dine at Meson Toby. All four of us...
Elizabeth W . 2018-01-19
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Great meal, service. Lovely to dine in a non chain restaurant around Staines. Food was delicious, all 3 courses for all 4 of us. One of the best places to eat in the local area.
Angelfoodie . 2018-01-17
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Absolutely fantastic find which is now our "go to" restaurant for family meals and occasions. The menu is so varied...
Charlotte D . 2018-01-09
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Staines is not generally renown for its culinary excellence nor variety. The TripAdvisor listings are indicative of the native palate....
Chris T . 2017-12-30
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For our anniversary all 4 of us chose the Seasonal Festive Menu which had a very good varied choice to suit all tastes. For me Goats cheese does it every time.<br /><br />Would return & recommend it to others.
AlisonP . 2017-12-23
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This is a very friendly restaurant that serves good food at a sensible price. What’s not to like! They have a regular menu, but always have great specials and a dessert trolley to die for!
PaulW . 2017-12-10
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We went with the Set Menu option. There was a varied choice of fine dining at business lunch prices - couldn't fault it. Atmosphere was good, service attentive without being intrusive - just how I like it.
OpenTable Diner . 2017-11-23
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Excellent place to eat with tasty food. Great wine and menu choice too. Waiters were wonderful. Highly recommend this cosy, comfortable restaurant.
Dizzy . 2017-11-18
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Came here for a meal with friends, and it’s like stepping back into the ‘80s. Decor is dark and certainly...
Pulpopelirojo . 2017-11-11
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We both found the food very bland and over priced will not re visit
karenjB9235QV . 2017-11-07
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Welcoming and friendly staff Delicious food and excellent service Great value for money too Highly recommend it!
JC59 . 2017-10-28
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2nd time to dine here, the food is fantastic, authentic and taste great. Service is bang on, offer free appetizer and bread. My 4 years old daughter loved their chicken nuggets! All food freshly prepared and cooked, can't fault this place, strongly recommended!
Coco . 2017-10-07
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Having come with my local WI Luncheon Group recently and having been very impressed I decided to take my 84year old aunt for lunch on her birthday - and we were not disappointed.<br />The food was great value for money and the staff were unobtrusively attentive.<br />I shall certainly recommend and wouldn't hesitate in returning.
Hazelnutter . 2017-09-24
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Took a group of 36 older folk to a pre arranged lunch at the Laleham Meson Toby and can only praise the the service and food we were given. Very professionally handled for such a large group but service good natured and food served quickly and hot. Would like to thank all the staff there again for such an excellent day.
Tony L . 2017-09-20
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This restaurant was fantastic I was celebrating my birthday booked on line that afternoon restaurant had fantastic decor we were able to chat without shouting excellent service and food Devine will definitely go again
OpenTable Diner . 2017-09-16
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Meson Toby is a local Spanish restaurant which is average. They serve Spanish food like paella etc with ham, fish & chorizo. Their wine looks st is limited but overall the food is average n the price is not very expensive. Ambiance is okay. Looks a bit dated. Okay for a night out.
Jimmycontra . 2017-09-15
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Double birthday celebration. Just the right amount of attention by staff and beautiful food. Lovely lunch enjoyed by all/
babs . 2017-09-10
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Very professional and friendly staff, with a nice menu. The set menu is good value and the a la crate choices are very good. Setting is a bit old fashioned as is the style, but very welcoming and pleasant.
Stuart A . 2017-09-09
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This is not a large Restaurant. The atmosphere is country, comfortable and friendly. Just the place for a celebratory meal! The décor and furnishing are smart casual and the menu is varied, just a little on the unambitious side. Food quality is very good, cooking and presentation are excellent. It will not cost you a fortune and you are certain to enjoy the experience,
John O . 2017-09-06
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We enjoyed our meal but felt it lacked the special feel that is created at Toby Cottage restaurant. My main disappointment was that I was cold a door was left open even when it started to rain The service was very good We would certainly try it again. Norma Holmes
Nonnie . 2017-08-31
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My wife and I treated our Son and his Lady to a Meal at Meson Toby. I had previously booked a table for us. My wike and I used to frequent this restaurant some 25 yeas ago when it was under different management, but had not been there since the new management took over. Although the place seemed familiar the food was something else. and the wine list extensive.
UkFredie . 2017-08-31
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Service was great and we opted for the 3 course set menu which was good value for money.
Paul . 2017-08-19
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I've eaten here a few times. Every time has been excellent. The food is absolutely delicious and excellently presented. If you're unsure about wines, the waiters are very helpful and always pick a nice bottle. We've never had a poor meal at Meson Toby. You will not be disappointed.
Jeremy H . 2017-08-13
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This is the only restaurant in the area offering full table linen and a traditional sweet trolley. The food is well prepared and presented. The sizable wine list is predominately Spanish and assumes the customer knows his or her wine as it offers no tasting notes.
Molecule . 2017-08-11
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We went to this restaurant for our anniversary and a had lovely meal, we had the set menu meal which had a good choice also the service was good would go back again.
sirlordlongford . 2017-08-02
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This was our first visit to Meson Toby, where we had a fantastic dining experience. Due to a another engagement, it was such a shame we did not have the time to further enjoy the ambience and the delicious looking dessert menu. We look forward to revisiting Meson Toby to enjoy the full menu.
OpenTable Diner . 2017-07-29
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Great food and service a varied and interesting menu with a lovely atmosphere. Staff very helpful and attentive
Al R . 2017-07-19
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As usual a fantastic evening. Food excellent and service exceptional.<br />We love the atmosphere, cleanliness and quality of food, especially the desserts Yum Yum
OpenTable Diner . 2017-07-18
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Excellent service by professional waiting staff. Traditional good quality friendly professional service, really nice. Good food, good for a celebration or for feeling spoilt.
Richard H . 2017-07-12
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Nice ambience in restaurant albeit being midweek a bit quiet. Starter and main course really tasty and I had a shared paella with my cousin. The paella as really cooked perfect but could have had some more shellfish added to be honest. Wine we had decanted and went great with the food. Well recommended.
Marcus_Bell . 2017-07-11
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We booked a table for seven for the family to celebrate an upcoming 90th birthday. Service was attentive but not intrusive, the decor was traditional and very welcoming, and the tables were laid out with crisp white linen. We ordered different items off the varied menu and we were not disappointed with our choices. Portion size was good, just the right amount, yet we all succumbed to the temptations of the dessert trolley. We definitely recommend this restaurant and, although it is not local for us, we hope to return sometime in the not too distant future.
Ed W . 2017-06-28
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My wife and I had a nice meal with my cousin and husband. Two of us had sea bass which was nice and the others had steak and chicken which was good as well. Nice choice of desserts as well. Would recommend to anyone
TIMETEAM45 . 2017-06-08
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I had an excellent meal at Meson Toby. The white bait was really good as was the calves liver. The mash it came with was perfect and the veg cooked to perfection. If you room there is a great dessert trolley of delights
Monica C . 2017-06-07
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An old fashioned experience in service with presentation at the table and a sweet trolley but pleasant enough staff. The décor was bright and warm and the food average but not exciting. A good place for Mothers/Fathers Day or to take your granny.
Paul S . 2017-05-17
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A pleasant restaurant with excellent and friendly service. Food was OK but not exceptional.
OpenTable Diner . 2017-04-18
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Bad service, no atmosphere food average - good personable service and maybe music might help
Dusty . 2017-04-14
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I attended this restaurant with 15 other mature ladies for lunch. I had already booked a table for 12 and more diners turned up. The staff took on board the extra seating and altered the tables accordingly. No fuss was made and every effort was made to make us all welcome. All the dining room tables had white crisp linen and yellow cotton serviettes. We all had the set menu which was delicious and hot. House wine was palatable. Nothing was too much trouble. If you are reading this entry please give it a try , we ladies will be back. We are a chatty lot so apologies to the other diners if we were loud.
198sueq . 2017-03-30
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I had dinner here on a work trip and I have to say, it was the best restaurant meal I have had in the UK after living here for 2 years. I travel a lot and have seen many restaurants all over the UK, and this was 2nd to none. Fantastic food, great value, nice setting and good service. Well done!
JamesT . 2017-03-28
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I think this was the best meal for the price that I've had in the uk. Beautiful food, fantastic prices (3 fantastic courses £19.95) and great service. I will absolutely be back!
JetSetterJim . 2017-03-28
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An excellent meal as usual. Service very attentive. Good choice on set menu.
valandfriends . 2017-03-19
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Lovely Spanish restaurant with friendly caring staff. 3 of us visited on Friday evening. All the food, Paella, Chicken with Brie in a Creamy Mushroom sauce were delicious. The range of pudds is incredible, served from a trolley. Old fashioned and delightful. Our Spanish Pudd and Creme Caramels were fabulousStaff attentive and most helpful. Plenty parking outside.I would say it would be one of the more expensive restaurants in the area, if you order outwith their Set MenuMust return soon
Elizabeth W . 2017-03-11
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We got stuck on the m3 (on a Saturday night?!?) so were an hour late but the staff didn't mind in any way at all. They were most accommodating, friendly, professional and efficient. The food was devine. Set Menu for £20?!?!? Fab-U-Lous. A Spanish Experience I will definitely repeat. Thank You Meson Toby!
QUEEN-STAR . 2017-03-10
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Nice independent restaurant, with a good menu and fab dessert trolley!
Kelly . 2017-03-03
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7 of us went to Meson Toby on Sunday for my Mum's 70th birthday. It was my first time of going there and I was extremely impressed. The staff are lovely, friendly and very tentative. The food was fantastic. Garlic mushrooms to start, a beef roast for main and I was too full for any of the great looking puddings from the pudding trolley that is wheeled to you to choose from. Thank you Meson Toby and I hope to come back again soon.
leespeed . 2017-02-28
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A genuine family run restaurant. Toni and his family provide authentic Italian food in a restaurant they have personal pride in. They made our evening out feel really special and I shall certainly be going back to this little jewel on the outskirts of Laleham again; this time to try out their lunch menu.
Richard S . 2017-02-13
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Me an my partner went to meson Toby for a night out for dinner on recommendation and we both can't say enough just how nice it was the service great the food great the restaurant lovely and the price fantastic we had the set menu you can't go wrong would recommend to anyone and we will definitely be going back
OpenTable Diner . 2017-02-11
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This place had been recommended and didn't let us down. Service was outstanding as was the food. The mixed paella was excellent, with a good choice of wines. Well worth a visit.
cjm2503 . 2017-02-05
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Great Choice. Fantastic Paella . Brilliant Staff.
OpenTable Diner . 2017-01-27
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We go there regularly with a group of friends and we have an amazing evening. Staff are so lovely and friendly and make you feel very welcome. The food is gorgeous. We would recommend you try it. If you have the set menu, which is excellent, it is very good value.
sandyboffin . 2017-01-25
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Been several times in the past few years and have always enjoyed it..
OpenTable Diner . 2017-01-08
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As always brilliant. Our favourite restaurant. The welcome is always enjoyable and genuine.
OpenTable Diner . 2016-12-23
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My family xmas lunch was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and the friendly service was impeccable. We were welcomed at the bar before being given our table . The food was freshly cooked and had an excellent selection. I would definitely go again with family and/or friends. I have had lunch again since this visit and was again served with courtesy and lovely food.
valandfriends . 2016-12-21
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Booked a Christmas meal with friends and the food,service and atmosphere was second to none. Festive Menu excellent value for money. Can't wait to return.
livinglifeSurrey . 2016-12-17
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Dined out with great friends who had not eaten at Meson Toby before and they were very impressed and going to dine again. Overall great food and ambience
Phils . 2016-12-02
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This is our local restaurant - very good - can always be relied on for its quality and consistency on good standards -
brandysnap6060 . 2016-11-30
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Three of us were celebrating a birthday lunch and partook of the 3 course set menu. The food and service were excellent with staff pleasant and attentive.<br />It was a quiet day so it was very pleasantly peaceful. We have been to Meson Toby once before and would certainly recommend it.
OpenTable Diner . 2016-11-25
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Good quality food, cooked perfectly, served by pleasant staff, with no fuss, all at very reasonable pricesNot much more you could ask for, really
ohforfs . 2016-11-20
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Good food, well cooked, pleasantly served for an very reasonable price<br /><br />The food choice was good, the portions plentiful, all well cooked, lovely vegetables, very pleasant staff, and the two- or three- course set menu is outstanding value
ChrisLondon . 2016-11-19
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Warm and friendly atmosphere with attentive staff. Good choice of tastes on the menu and a fairly priced wine list We will be going back again
OpenTable Diner . 2016-11-18
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Lovely food. Already recommended the restaurant to family and friends.
OpenTable Diner . 2016-11-17
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Went with friends and had a lovely three course set meal. If you go off set menu can work out a little on the expensive side. Very friendly italian staff. Warm friendly atmosphere and the sweat trolley is brought round for your selection of homemade desserts.
loobys . 2016-11-15
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As usual a warm friendly welcome and good food. Wine still overpriced.
OpenTable Diner . 2016-10-29
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Return visit to this charming and slightly eccentric Spanish restaurant. Nice atmosphere, friendly welcome and delicious food. Service for main course a little slow - we had got the wrong side of a large table - but the food was worth waiting for.
Nicola P . 2016-10-24
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Very good meal and service. All starts and mains cleared by 8 people!!!
Hondips . 2016-10-15
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Food was well presented by a delightful waitress. It was excellent value for money at £16.50 for 2 courses. However very disappointed that a 4 year old was charged full price for chicken, chips and peas followed by ice cream. Perhaps they need to have a children's menu or 1/2 price for small portions.
Frances B . 2016-10-14
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Good choice of set mesl options, all very well cooked with great service. Nice venue and atmosphere. Good wine selection.
Gillian M . 2016-10-12
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I booked Meson Toby for a birthday celebration (6 people, Sunday Lunch) having eaten their before. The food was great, a good choice of wine and the service exceptional. Highly recommended !
JazzyGuy . 2016-10-09
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My husband and I dined here for a night out and we were pleasantly surprised to find such a great little gem in Laleham. The good was delicious (pork calvados with apple - yum) and the wine recommendation spot on. The owners are really friendly and the service great (maybe aside from the time taken to get the bill at the end - but when I realised why - he hand writes them - I let it go as "part of the charm") Parking was easy and the ambiance is cute - an old red-brick house from ages ago. We will visit again!
Lissa C . 2016-10-08
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The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the food was good.
Hondips . 2016-10-08
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great restaurant, lovely food, a very enjoyable evening
OpenTable Diner . 2016-10-07
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Always made to feel welcome. The staff are attentive and friendly. The food is of good quality, well presented and excellent value. I'll be back . . . . .
OpenTable Diner . 2016-09-25
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Went with my sister and brother -in-law one saturday evening in August. Lovely interior well decorated and good menu also with attentive and well informed knowledge of what they were serving.. the downside this evening was we were the only patrons there so made for a very strange night being that there was no atmosphere in the restaurant..So although could not fault food or service we left a bit deflated..Would need to re visit when the restaurant has substantially more customers to give a more informed review.
littlearches . 2016-09-22
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A fabulous meal with friends - the whitebait was fantastic, the fish/seafood paella divine and the almond tart amazing. Service was exemplary and Toni was very friendly and entertaining - will definitely return another time.
Jilly767 . 2016-09-15
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Delicious Spanish food served with white table linen and an old fashioned desert trolley. Nothing else like it in the area that I know of.
Molecule . 2016-09-10
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Visited Meson Toby twice in the last week,Great menu and choice, excellent food, presentation and service.Easy parking
Leslie B . 2016-09-09
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Excellent food as always, lovely evening and friendly service!
babs . 2016-09-08
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Never had a bad meal here. Always made to feel very welcome! Food and service always amazing.
OpenTable Diner . 2016-09-03
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Wasn't sure what to expect on our first visit here, one things for certain we weren't disappointed.A very classy restaurant with great tasty food well presented and you are looked after so well. This place is a cut above the rest in the area, yes you do pay a little more but it is very well worth it, we will definitely be back when we are next in the area.
Louise M . 2016-08-31
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Very good food, attentive service, will definitely return
pinkt . 2016-08-27
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Had a really wonderful 3 course lunch for £19:50. Great service and the best meal I have had in months. Will be returning very soon.
Bernie S . 2016-08-24
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We booked this restaurant for a Diamond Wedding family celebration.We were a party of thirteen and were superbly looked after. The food was excellent (Sunday lunch menu). The roast beef was the best I've had for a long while. Every one was very happy with their meal. Desserts were delicious.We will definitely return.
KJandSW . 2016-08-22
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Went on a Saturday night and it was quiet. Spoke to the waitress and it's normally much busier. Had a drink before being shown to our table. This restuarant is probably 25% more expensive than the run of the mill local restuarants but to be honest every thing about it was great quality. Attention to detail and super service were outstanding. The food was of fine quality and I guess you should expect to pay a premium for an all round premium experience.
john_heathrow . 2016-08-21
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