The Gatsby in Dacorum

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.

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!

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!

Outstanding service and food. Really kind and friendly staff.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!!!!!

Great service and excellent food

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

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

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 !

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! :)

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

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.

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

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 ✨

Mehmet was great! Cocktails were also great!

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.

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

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

Lovely place, highly recommended!

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 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 drink and service! Would highly recommend! :)

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

Amazing food , lovely people definitely come back !

Great taste and lovely atmosphere. All the staff made us feel welcome and special thank you to Mehmet who was attentive the whole evening despite being a busy New Year’s Eve. From the starter to dessert, everything was spot on. Especially the beef bourguignon was to die for! I would definitely visit again and would recommend anyone reading this review.

I would highly recommend The Gatsby, the food was great and had so much flavor, so many options available and also the food is halal so everyone is catered for! The staff were amazing, Mehmet especially went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed from starters, mains, deserts and drinks. The live entertainment and the atmosphere was amazing. Definitely a must visit restaurant! Thank you to everyone at The Gatsby who made New Year one to remember!

Though the cocktails were nice, the dinner we had was rather lacklustre. We were warmly welcomed and service was friendly, if a little uncoordinated between the staff. Mixed mezze starter was delicious, if less generous in portion size than most Turkish restaurants I know. I had the burger, which was perfectly good. Most of the party went for moussaka. Apparently the veggie moussaka wasn't up to much, and it certainly didn't look appealing. The venue itself is very attractive, clean, and comfortable. It's just a shame the food didn't really live up to it.

We had a lovely lunch yesterday. The fish pie was excellent although I could have done with some veg like carrots and broccoli. As it was a festive week they had a band playing jazz which was nice but a little too loud for lunchtime conversation. However I'd definitely go again before going to the Rex.

Website said there was a live pianist on Saturday nights. Arrived to be told this had now been changed to Sunday. Update your website to avoid disappointing your customers!!!

Went for 60th birthday meal. Setting and staff were both very good. Unfortunately let down by slowness of food coming out and when it eventually did, was cold. There wasn't any shortage of bar and waiting staff, so issues presumably were in kitchen.

came on sunday 15th Dec. Just the two of us, last minute booking We had been recently too so were looking forward to coming again The roast was excellent I had the roast pork shoulder and my wife had roast chicken breast The portions were decent, the food was hot and the veg fresh Treacle tart and coffee to finish The service was attentive and swift. The usual background piano music to accompany and the restaurant had a good busy buzz to it Under previous ownership the price of a sunday roast was quite prohibitive it is now much better value for money and good quality We'll be back

Due to timing our lunch was a bit 'tricky') but the food was delicious and great value. Very nice staff. We'll be returning Very soon

Darci and Ella were great hosts would definitely recommend

The meze was great and steak exceptional. Service was really good and has a grand atmosphere. Not convinced it offered value for money. Especially for non meat-eaters. Penne arabiatta or vegetable skewer are things any student can cook. Surely, you can offer something more exotic, especially at your prices?

Popped in for late afternoon drink. Wonderful. Magnificent decor. Excellent service. Beautiful background music. Perfect.

Amazing place Amazing and welcoming owner!!!

First time back at the Gatsby since new owners. On a positive note the Sunday lunch was the same as it always was absolutely delicious! On arriving for a midday table we were pretty much ignored and had to go into the main restaurant to find someone. The person incharge was in the office looking at the internet. There was a photo shoot taking place (slightly odd when the restaurant was booked for customers) the photographer was swearing which was inappropriate as we had young children with us. They did however leave after 10 minutes but adding this on to the non welcome it was rather disappointing. We had to ask for the really loud music to be turned down, the waitress was apologetic and said it wasn’t meant to be that loud or Rocky !! Shame as first impressions count so we won’t be rushing back.

I went to the Gatsby a few weeks ago Prior and thought it was great. Having went again this Friday very excited as they had a singer advised and organised a girls night.. to then turn up and they have no entertainment as advertised. Really disappointed

Ate here pre a Rex cinema visit. Excellent waiter service, very polite, very exact, willing to please. Had carrot & cauliflower soup - absolutely delicious and creamy, followed by seabass - delightful. Would highly recommend

Had a great pre cinema meal on Saturday night. Food was great - portions on the set menu just right. Mehmet was very attentive and we had a lovely evening!

Great atmosphere and top service from all the staff. Very welcoming, and the quality of food was excellent - definitely worth the price. Our waiter was Mehmet, and he was very attentive and professional. Would highly recommend this place! Can’t wait to go back! (They very kindly gave us a birthday treat too.)

Food was amazing service was quick a d efficient

Had lunch at the Gatsby yesterday and served by Mehmet who was excellent. Food good, service really lovely and great place to eat - especially as I was going to the cinema later.

We enjoyed a fabulous company brunch catering for 100 staff. Lots of options to choose from on the brunch menu and all with perfect poached eggs!