The Gatsby in Dacorum

Really good food and excellent host

Absolutely brilliant service! Had our mums surprise 60th birthday here and the team could not be more helpful and friendly! Food was amazing and there was no issues at all! 100% recommend :)

Amazing service, 10/10 cocktails from Antonio

Gorgeous restaurant, and an incredible service from the bartender antonio

Magnet was very attentive and gave an excellent service. We will be back

I came here and drove quite a considerable distance. As, I live near Windsor for my friends birthday the other night. The Band that played was fantastic . Superb music. I cannot fault that, and the building itself is beautiful , really lovely and elegant. however the rest of the experience was not that great hence the three stars. We seemed to wait ages for drinks and I struggled to get through my drinks cause they were too strong in alcohol for me. They also don't do any non - alcoholic beers or cider's , but you can choose a mocktail (However, they still gave an alcoholic drink to my friend who had asked for a non alcoholic mocktail as she can't drink at all. So, we had to send that back and they did rectify the situation, however that wasn't great). I was then paranoid about mine being alcoholic too as I also prefer not to drink these days and I had to drive back to Windsor and had already had my free drink on arrival . Also, I have been a waitress before and the biggest beef I had was that they took away plates when the whole table wasn't finished yet. I understand that they may have had to rush, but it's not nice for the customer as it makes them feel pressured to eat faster. The other reason I took off stars, was during the band playing we were told off for talking , however this was not stated before to us when we arrived. (That should have been either told to us by the venue or the people hosting the night or both. So it's truly clarified. (We have never been to this venue before for a night where there is a band playing and I don't even live here). If it had been stated that we couldn't talk. Then we wouldn't have done. I have been to plenty of Jazz clubs and other venues and never have I ever been told off for talking before. It just meant it felt like you were back at school and couldn't relax properly. Music is there to create an atmosphere. It should be a social experience, it should be creating a relaxing and mellow vibe, but this just made me on edge and I felt like we were being watched and then for the rest of the set it made me very uneasy. (Again, I am aware that it could have been the bands preference, however again this should have been explained if it was. ) The server's though were friendly enough though after the set had finished and they did check to make sure we had everything we needed. Now onto the food. That wasn't the best. It was just pretty average. I am quite a foodie and have been to quite a lot of places. The starter was very rich. It was okay and well cooked but very rich. The main course, was also very rich , and the salmon was overcooked. The potatoes and the salad were nice, but again very rich. We were also served at different times, with my friends vegetarian plate coming before the rest of the table. Again, that is not great. They did do a nice pudding though . The brownie was very well done and gooey in the centre. And also, they did sing happy birthday to my friend which was nice and took photo's for us as well which was very kind. Anyway, apart from all the above I still had a good night and my friend still had a good birthday so that is all that matters.

recommended by Kimberley as i was ging to the cinema. Enjoyed my visit. lovely building. Good set menu price.

I had a lovely experience dining here recently. The food was well-prepared and the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. What really stood out, though, was the service. One of the staff members, Kimberley, went above and beyond to make sure everything was just right and you can tell she really cares. Small touches like that make all the difference. Will definitely be back!

Not happy with service in particular, as very slow and no attempt to engage with party or check if food was OK. May be understandable at busy times, but not when hardly anyone else in the restaurant. Service charge was a surprise and certainly did not merit one, given poor customer service.

Came for the pre cinema menu last night good value for money and tasty food a blonde lady served us very welcoming and engaged in conversation asking about our day it's nice to have a waitresses being smiley and engaging instead of taking the order and going make us fill welcoming. Tiramisu and seafood linguine was delicious Charles Wilkinson

Was amazing food and drink, couldn’t ask for much better. Big special thank you to Ozzie and mehmed, they were brilliant and very respectful.

Very disappointed with the lack of service, staff were not responsive at all. The food was below the Gatsby standards.

Mehmet was great very attentive

Great food - Mehmet is a great host!

This really is very poor, avoid. Overpriced flavourless food, small portions ( which is actually a blessing). Service was clunky, some staff seemed more interested in setting up their night out after than looking after us.

Lunch was lovely! Had cocktails too, efficient service and friendly staff. Was served by a young lady called Kimberley, credit to her for treating us well. We’ll be back that’s for sure (:

Wonderful meal here while visiting family. Mehmet looked after us so well and we were treated like royalty! I wish I didn’t live so far away, but I will absolutely be returning here on my next visit. I look forward to it! The sea bass was divine and extra crispy skin (my favourite!) and the bread and butter pudding to finish was one of the best I’ve tried. Loved my lychee mocktail too! Thank you so much!

Attended recently with my Husband and our children, lovely atmosphere, great food and drinks and our server Kimberley was very helpful and attentive. Will return in future!

Wonderful evening, fabulous service by Mehmet, amazing experience

Lunch was lovely, I had the seabass and my partner had the lamb kofte both very good! Kimberley was our server and very knowledgeable about the menu and wines we asked her about. She also told us you will he starting breakfast soon, great news! Can't wait to dine with you again.

Came in the other day for lunch , lovely food and great value for money off your lunch menu. Kimberley recommended the malbec which was delicious and she also recommended we have the baklava,this was the best baklava I have ever had! Great ambience and service,will definitely be back !

Fantastic service by the staff and welcomed up us for a drink perfectly. Will 100% recommend to anyone

Ihad an amazing night with my friends. Antonio and Ozi took care for us. Lovely cocktails and delisious food. Supreme service. Deffinately would come again. Strongly recommend

Outstanding service and food. Really kind and friendly staff.

Amazing service. Staff were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for our table of 5. Food was fantastic, good portions and great value for money. Cheesecake was 10/10!

Five of us went for lunch before enjoying a film at The Rex next door. Very good value set lunch menu, two courses for £14.99 included grilled chilli prawns with salad and carrot and coconut soup. Main course we enjoyed were chicke kebabs and grilled sea bass. We drand a bottle of wine and four of us had dessert. Including a tip we paid less than £34 each. We will be back!

Delicious and very good value set lunch before a film at The Rex next door. The food was delicious, the service willing and competent and the atmosphere friendly. We will certainly go again.

Food absolutely gorgeous and service is 10/10!! Will deffo be back!

After our Christmas booking was cancelled due to a kitchen fault, Mehmet generously offered a complimentary meal for our next trip. Kimberly and the team were incredibly receptive and hospitable when we visited for the pre-cinema menu before the Rex. We particularly enjoyed the Whitebait, Sea Bass, and both deserts - all dishes were well presented and hot and fresh. We definitely recommend visiting The Gasby for any occasion - particularly as a pre-cinema treat!

After our Christmas booking was cancelled due to a kitchen fault, Mehmet generously offered a complimentary meal for our next trip. Kimberly and the team were incredibly receptive and hospitable when we visited for the pre-cinema menu before the Rex. We particularly enjoyed the Whitebait, Sea Bass, and both deserts - all dishes were well presented and hot and fresh. We definitely recommend visiting The Gasby for any occasion - particularly as a pre-cinema treat!

Great food and great service - Thank you! (We didn’t catch the names of the two people who were serving us, so please pass our thanks onto whoever was on shift this Friday evening).

We had a fabulous meal from the pre-theatre menu. All three courses were delicious, the food was cooked to perfection. We had wonderful service too, especially from Klaudia on this occasion.

Although I enjoyed the food, I found a male member of staff very over friendly towards me & my friends, he kept offering us free shots after us repeating saying no, as we left he kept insisting we left a positive review online. I found the experience very uncomfortable.

What a setting! Gatsby, art deco - wonderful ambience. Great service and excellent food.

This place is a true gold find! On a flying visit and walked past and had to try it as it looked like an art deco dream from the high street! So glad I did! We had the before cinema 3 course deal and it was superb! Had the most amazing crisper to perfection sea bass and complementary pink fizz. All in superb style in a booth next to the white gloss grand piano! 5 star all round and Kimberly was very attentive and staff all excellent! Highly recommend ;) x

Had an amazing Mother’s Day lunch with my family, excellent food & drinks. Definitely recommend this restaurant too my friend’s & family.

Lovely roast dinner with friends. Food was amazing! Fantastic restaurant. Good service. Will definitely return again. Highly recommend .

We enjoyed a fabulous evening meal and would highly recommend. The food was excellent and every single member of staff was so progressional and accommodating and clearly take much pride in offering an a first class dining experience all round. We will be back. Thank you.

So disappointed with the food and service. The Gatsby used to be our favourite restaurant in Berko but we went for our anniversary and it was a huge let down. I think the new owners have changed it too much.

Dear manager I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent experience at your establishment. when I ordered the Sunday roast. Unfortunately, the meal did not meet the standard I was expecting based on previous visits or the reputation of your restaurant. As a loyal customer, I was quite surprised by this experience, especially considering the positive feedback I’ve had in the past. I hope you can take my feedback into consideration as I believe in your restaurant’s ability to deliver high-quality meals. Thank you

Staff were so polite, couldn’t do enough for you & the food was excellent! Happily eat here again & again!

Very nice staff. Food and drink

Lovely set menu for lunch. Good value and food served hot. Choice of food menu good. Didn’t select any alcohol beverage. Will return sometime for afternoon tea. Art deco atmosphere lovely. Toilets very clean.

The new (Turkish) menu is below average compared to other local Turkish based menus in the area. I’m not sure what the new owners are trying to do… but it’s not what I’d expect from such a well known brand like the Gatsby. The service was slow and we were ignored for over 20 minutes. (And it wasn’t even busy) the atmosphere was dull and a big disappointment overall. I wouldn’t be going back in a rush.

From the moment we walked in, we were captivated by the venue’s breathtaking charm. The building itself is a stunning piece of history, with intricate details that tell a story in every corner. We were warmly greeted by the attentive staff, who promptly guided us to our table. The service was impeccable from start to finish. The starters set the tone for an incredible dining experience—fresh, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. By the time the mains arrived, we were so eager to dive in that we forgot to take a picture—but trust us, they were just as exceptional. The desserts? Simply out of this world. The ambiance is both authentic and elegant, making it an ideal setting for weddings, birthday celebrations, and special occasions. Plus, there’s plenty of nearby parking and easy access via train. A truly unforgettable experience—we can’t wait to return!

Disappointing Service Experience I recently dined at The Gatsby and unfortunately, my experience was marred by poor customer service. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that the staff was disorganized and inattentive. We waited for nearly 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged us, and even then, the service was slow throughout our meal. Our server seemed uninterested and hardly checked in on us, even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. While the food itself was decent, the lack of attention and poor service left a sour taste. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously, as there’s clear room for improvement in the service aspect. I won't be returning anytime soon unless there's a significant change

I put 3 stars for atmosphere just because we were the only customers in the restaurant so no atmosphere really. It was a shame as food and service was great.

Superb food, reasonably priced.

Food is amazing! Service is the best I’ve received in many years. Polite, friendly and such a beautiful atmosphere. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Very disappointed with visit to The Gatsby last night. There is obviously a problem with staff and maybe there is a change of ownership. Only offered a 3 course supper for pre-cinema meal. We allowed plenty of time - but still the meal was very slow. They need to change their pricing. We didn't have time for pudding - as the whole experience had been so so slow! Wouldn't recommend unless they sort themselves out. The toilets need a proper clean and a lick of paint.

The menu is really varied and the food and cocktails were really nice. I had the veg meze platter (photo) which was tasty. My husband had filet steak, which was a nice lump but also came with really tasty gravy.

Amazing experience The service was amazing food was stunning and lovely vibe Thanks Gatsby & See you again

Such an amazing evening for my birthday. Four of us went for drinks and meze and nibbles. Cocktails and bits to eat. All were amazing. Mehmed looked after us so well and was the most amazing host.

we came on Monday for lunch and were impressed with the food quality. It was a cold day, and the waiter turned on the heating for us. My bruschetta was excellent, and so was the minced lamb kofte. the other order was Turkish beef sausage, also excellent, as was the gatsby fish pie. That was a satisfying and filling meal for both of us. Service was excellent. We shall return.

Perfect setting food tasted delicious only error was kitchen sent one meal out with cold item. Servers were very apologetic discounted bill.

Absolutely five star, very attentive staff with delicious food and an excellent pre-cinema menu. I particularly loved the homemade bread and my partner says that the chocolate delice dessert was “heavenly” 🌟 We were also very impressed by the wine and by the exceptional service and attentive care by Mehmet - we would 100% recommend and plan to come back soon, such good food and value as we had three courses, shots, cocktails and a bottle of wine for just over £100

Amazing food and service. Mehmet is an incredible host and the food was terrific.

Definitely give the new owners of The Gatsby a go! Great chefs and lovely service - absolutely will be back xx

We enjoyed every moment. The meals were exceptional, the service was brilliant, the price value was great. I would recommend this place to everyone gladly! Çok teşekkür ederim

Cocktails were delicious, thank you Memet for the delicious recommendations and service. Would definitely come again.

Best spicy marg in town or even in hertfordshire no cap. The service by Memhet was top notch. I couldn’t recommend this place more. Thank you for your service. Expect our return shortly!!!!!

Thanks Mehmet for a wonderful evening of great food and service.

We came for the set lunch which was excellent quality and delivered quickly with friendly charm. It was very quiet so I can't comment on service when it is full.

Been to The Gatsby multiple times. Always excellent food, great service and a treat to have live piano music during the meal. Highly recommend.

Not too sure why this place has such good reviews, we traveled 35min to this place from a town that has around 20 restaurants just for trying “new place”. Food was average. Scallops were nice but the rest just very basic and much much less quality compared to any well run Turkish place. Beetroot dip was dry, pita soaked fried in oil very bad and would prefer fresh. Sea bass too much oil and butter- supposed to be healthier option of all bur really fatty all around. Lamb pieces (shish) very soft but also odd in texture at the same time almost seems like sousvied forever and then grilled rapidly. Didnt enjoy. Service was ok although wine was never topped up and took a while to get attention for the bill, another 7min to pay the bill.

The best expirence, the food was stunning! Mehmet was our waiter and was so friendly, helpful and super attentive! Would highly recommend to anyone that's thinking about it ✨

Amazing atmosphere. Food and service was on point 👌🏻 all staff very nice and friendly and especially thanks to Mehmet who was looking after us ensuring we had best experience.

Mehmet was amazing, super helpful snd really lovely. Would recommend to everyone, great place!

We had a wonderful time at The Gatsby. We had brilliant service by our attentive waiter Mehmet, thank you for everything! We will be back! :)

We came for drinks before dinner and the service we received from Mehmet was second to none. It made our experience incredibly special. We’ll definitely be back !

Lovely cocktails, piano in background what's not to like.

A lovely start to our evening - had a perfect host with our Amhtaz (sorry if I spelt that wrong!). Thank you!

Great service and excellent food

Mehmet was great! Cocktails were also great!

Mehmet provided 5 star service all night, made sure we had a lovely time and was very attentive to us!

We had a fantastic experience! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the cocktails were absolutely fabulous, and the service was top-notch. A special thank you to Mehmet for taking such great care of us—his attentive and friendly service made our visit even more enjoyable. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back!

Mehmet gave wonderful service, great professionalism, manners and personality. This added to the experience alongside a talented pianist to complete the meal.

We had a great time , food was best ever , staff made us feel like million dollars and the price was great . I can’t fault this restaurant.

Lovely place, highly recommended!

Mehmit was very attentive and polite, amazing service overall!! Would definitely recommend.

Perfect lunch. Really tasty food and great service. Mehmet was very attentive. Good value for a two course lunch.

We had a lovely afternoon here. Perfect place for a catch up with family and friends. The atmosphere was so relaxing, the staff are very attentive. We experienced their wines, cocktails and some nibbles, all were really good. Would definitely recommend a visit.

The Gatsby was our go to place under the ownership of Nick for quality food, great ambience and fantastic service but no longer!!! Just awful!! Service is slow even when quiet, food below average and no ambience. The menu on the side of the building makes this place feel cheap. Many locals in the town feel the same and don’t understand why you would change such a successful business!!?? Thankfully there are many other good places to eat.

Amazing drink and service! Would highly recommend! :)

Amazing sevice! The staff are so lovely. The manager mehmet is very attentive and lovely. Great atmosphere and stunning drinks ❤️

Amazing atmosphere and lovely staff! The manager was so lovely and gave us a free round of shots!

Amazing food and fab service. Wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend. Incredible service and cocktails from Mehmet. Will be back

Had a brilliant meal at the gatsby. Food was lovely and Mehmet, who served us, was really nice and provided excellent service. Would highly recommend !!

We've enjoyed previous visits here, but it will no longer be our go-to for a pre-cinema meal or Sunday lunch. Having booked in advance and requested our favourite bar table halfway up the stairs, we arrived to find no table. We were only given the main menu, no bar menu. However, we'd already decided on the burger, which we ordered. Long wait for service. Requested salt/pepper/mayo. Another long wait. Staff generally inattentive with poor grasp of English language. On settling the bill, my wife queried the total and asked to see the bar menu, which advertised lower prices than those charged. We were then told that the printed menu prices were 'old'. On protesting this disparity, we were reluctantly given cash refunding the difference, although the obligatory service charge remained. I gather the Gatsby is under new ownership – a shame, as it no longer offers the service and quality of experience enjoyed under the previous owners. The loss of its appeal is perhaps summed up by the replacement of the splendid period 'Great Gatsby' wall graphic by a photo of the more modern DiCaprio. Berkhamsted has so many good eateries which we shall turn to in future – Gatsby has lost its magic.

Our 1st time visiting the Gatsby restaurant since the new owners have taken over. The menu is primarily Turkish. We had the Pre-theatre 3 course set menu, which offered good value. This is offered 4.30pm- 6.30pm Monday to Saturday. We visited early on Saturday evening, the restaurant was mostly full. Service was good. Pianist playing background music added to ambience.

The Gatsby has been a favourite of ours for many years but this was our 1st visit since it changed hands. They are redecorating so we sat in the bar as the restaurant was closed. It was a little chilly but the warmth of the welcome and the attention of the staff certainly made up for it. The food was delicious and I cannot wait for our next visit. I am so happy that our favourite restaurant is still good, in fact better than it was.

Popped in after the cinema just to look at the menu. It was just late afternoon so very quiet. Liked the look of the place and the menu so decided there and then to eat here. Very attentive but not over attentive staff. We were seated by a radiator as it was a cold day, noted and thank you. We had the set menu. The food was well served and delicious. We were thrilled to have ‘happened’ upon such a lovely place to eat. Planning a follow up outing with friends at a busier time to enjoy everything this gem has to offer. The four stars for atmosphere was only because not many people want to eat at quarter past four!

Just had a wonderful evening here for my nans special 80th birthday . Couldn’t fault the food or service all amazing thank you so much. also they best spicy margaritas 😁

Mehmet and the team were great! Food was amazing.

Our waiter Memhet was superb and looked after us. A brilliant evening. We will definitely be back. They slayed

We came here for my 40th birthday last night, there were 10 of us in total, and we had an amazing time. The food was absolutely delicious, everyone's meal was beautiful and could not be faulted. What really made it special however was the service - it was fantastic. All the staff were friendly, efficient and really couldn't do enough for us all, even engaging with my younger daughter and having her in fits of giggles. Thank you for such a wonderful birthday evening!

First time at the Gatsby for our daughter’s 40th birthday. Just a wonderful night, staff, food and place above expectations. Thank you for all your hard work, we will be coming back.

Amazing atmosphere delicious foods

Love this Restaurant food Delious

Gorgeous upscale venue with dance and music performances. Very professional staff. Such a shame it's outside London, although that is probably why it can afford to be a lush experience.