The Maple Leaf in Cheltenham

When I arrived the restaurant was extremely busy. However the host that welcomed me saved me a table allowing me to not wait in the waiting area. The food was absolutely spot on and I’d certainly recommend this restaurant. However there is a real draft from the front door which might not be noticed but the staff. Great meal, great staff but avoid the draft!

I went into this deli today and was impressed is has some lovely items on offer me and my father when in for a bacon sandwich and a coffee the bacon sandwich was lovely I asked for eggs with it and they give you 3 eggs!!! It saddens me to say tho the coffee was much below par as a barista it’s a shame to see a good coffee machine going to so much waste I also bought some tzatziki dip which was lovely but I thought the portion size was a little mean it’s in a big pot but there’s only about a centimetre of dip in there very misleading and four £4 something was not worth it the last on shift was very nice when I asked her about a product but I was told there would be a 15min weight as I had an important call coming up and the weight was about half an hour tho I was informed they where understaffed so I understand that on the hole I feel they could make that place amazing with a bit more effort

After leaving it for far too long we returned to our favourite restaurant in the UK last week. I've written before how good it is and I'm about to do so again. Living in Birmingham we have a choice of Michelin starred restaurants on our doorstep, now sadly one one less with the closure of Purnell's, but it's a scenic round trip to a Cheltenham restaurant that tops them all. Obviously the level of cooking at these places is top notch but the overall experience of LCS is what sets it apart. There is no tasting menu but set lunch and dinner menus (two or three course) - which offer incredible value - as well as an extensive a la carte menu. The wine list is extremely well put together and has a pricing range which suits all pockets, unlike some of its contemporaries! Some reviewers bemoan the lack of music; others compare it to a library or church but not in a good way. We find it has a calm and pleasant ambience. The tables are well spaced and people are chatting and laughing quite freely - possibly helped by mobile phone use not being allowed in the dining area. We had the set lunch menu which allowed us to taste gurnard for the first time as well as an exquisitely cooked beef and ox-tongue dish which melted in the mouth. The cheese board is - as it always has been - a masterpiece, arriving in a wicker basket full of cheese for you to choose at the table; or let chef David select for you allowing for personal preferences to be included. The coffee and petits fours are a sublime way to finish your meal. The latter are particularly fine, varied and plentiful. I haven't mentioned the nibbles, amuse bouche or the breads including a signature brioche with bacon but they, and the excellent front of house service provided by Helen and her team, all combine to consistently deliver a superb dining experience. Parking is available at a nearby car park, currently £2.30 for three hours - a time span which is perfect for a leisurely lunch - only a short walk away. We won't leave it so long for our next visit!

Noisy and a lot of very drunk loud people here. At £7.20 for a pint of Guinness I'd rather get stiffed in a nicer place.

Incredible dinner, we enjoyed a date night here and couldn’t recommend the place more. The service was exceptionally attentive, there were personalised recommendations from the menu, the wine was very well priced and paired well with the food. Each dish was hand-prepared and we’ve travelled Türkiye a little, and each dish was authentically prepared and served. Faultless, please do go try this place, you will not be disappointed!