Pavs in Middlesbrough

Delicious food. Aesthetics of the place aren't great but worth going for the food. And really good value. The pricing structure was unclear but we had two huge meals, a complimentary soup at the beginning and a complimentary tea at the end plus 4 other drinks and the bill was only £30.

Started badly with poor service. Took the drinks order and food order but the drinks didn't appear for about 25 minutes. One drink arrived (unopened can of Coke no glass, had to ask for a glass) then about 15 minutes later the second drink arrived (now over 40 minutes to get 2 drinks). The main meal took roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour after that. These aren't exaggerated times in any way. Unlike some people who might visit this restaurant, I have tasted good African cooking before. The meal here when it arrived was very bland. The Injera was completely cold like it was just out of the fridge. I know this bread (like pancake) is not served hot but very cold pancake is not particularly tasty. Top that off with a supposed chicken stew and you have the makings of a very poor meal. It was basically cooked chicken on the bone with a none descript very spicy brown sauce covering it. Oh and all that cold pancake to eat it with, Mmmmm. I really do doubt these reviews saying how good this restaurant was. My experience was terrible. The atmosphere there was like the moon, none existent and very cold. The last thing was paying he bill, they said the prices had gone up since the menu was printed. Yeh, right. I've only given 1 star, they don't do half stars or minus stars unfortunately. Never again.

Lovely food, great staff - especially Ellie. Thank you!

Could be even better if there is waiting chairs…

Obsessed with this spot and only wish they were open every single day so I'd never miss a week! Cheeseboard has a great variety a very good value for money versus other options further afield. Delicious cocktails really elevate this offering over standard boards.