The Pearl in West Oxfordshire

Absolutely gorgeous meal! Don’t listen to the previous and recent reviews! Our first visit to The Pearl after a friend recommended it to us. We had, In my opinion, the best takeaway we’ve had for years! Non greasy, non oily, but extremely tasty, freshly cooked and fantastic value for money. The best thing for me was the sweet and sour chicken balls, ( the sauce was perfect and a natural colour, lovely consistency unlike other takeaways in the area) and the pork dumplings, wow, absolute heaven! Also the crispy chilli beef was fab! Highly recommend and will definitely return.

The moment I stepped thro the door I was reticent but thought about all the good reviews. How could anyone give this place a good review? The egg in the fried rice was burnt and the rice dry and lumpy, the duck in ginger was more fat than meat with little veg and just 2 pieces of carrot and 1 slice of ginger. Crab soup a mush and nowhere near the best chicken curry I've had. Cannot recommend The Pearl low enough although the owner seems a very nice chap who adds on extra costs to the prices at will.

Was so looking forward to our takeaway tonight had chilli chips and plain chow mein £15!! The chips were not fresh at all they were so dried out and the chow mein was extremely watery and runny :/ not worth the money unfortunately.

Used to be a gorgeous pub, great atmosphere, food and night out. Walked in today for a takeaway to be greeted with the lights off and staff sat at a table on their phones. Over priced for what we had and for the quality of the food. Chips were dry and obviously reheated and the quality relays throughout the rest of the meal. Such a shame as this could be a top tier restaurant. Fingers crossed for the future.

We have been having takeaway meals from the Pearl for the past few years, and they are always amazing. Satay beef is our absolute favourite, but to be fair most things we’ve had have been top notch. Really friendly and lovely owners, the food is cracking, always a quick turnaround too. Really missed the Pearl over the last lockdown, so so pleased they are open again! Keep at it and thank you!

Recently moved in the area and found this gem by accident. The food is delicious, the owner is very friendly, definitely going back to try everything on the menu! A must try is the crispy chilli beef and the garlic prawns. Even the rice was delicious! By far the best Chinese we've had in a long time!

A great host, friendly & welcoming & looks after you throughout. Really good food - tasty, good sized portions. Had a lovely meal - vegetable spring rolls, egg fried rice, squid in batter with sweet & sour sauce, seafood chow mein.

We always have an excellent takeaway from the Pearl. Ollie and his wife always ensure that the meal is very good.

Very good Chinese restaurant in leahfield Food great. Oliver and his wife are nice hosts Happily recommend would visit again Best Chinese we have eaten in years

I feel you can judge the quality of a Chinese from a KP Curry and SF Rice. The Pearl is tops for me. A fantastic, fresh and full of flavour. *****

I will not be buying anymore food from the Pearl Chinese in Leafield. I paid £9.00 for two portions of chips that were burnt and dried out, it looked like they had been microwaved. I phoned the Pearl and I was told to bring them back, but as I had thrown the remainder of the first portion in the bin I took 1 portion back. I was told that I could have another portion which I didn't want. I remained calm and polite, but I was told to f*** off and not to come there ever again by the owner in front of my 9 year old son. I am disgusted in the way I was spoken to and I definitely won't be ordering anymore s*** food from there ever again!!!

Pre-ordered our Saturday night takeaway and it was all ready and piping hot at the appointed time. Food was really delicious, as ever, and plentiful, as ever. Wonderful to have a family-run business like this in the village.

Great Chinese Restaurant owned and run by lovely Chinese family. Fantastic freshly cooked food that never disappoints.

Glad South Oxfordshires best Chinese is open during this lockdown. It’s great our favorite Chinese restaurant is still open for takeaways during this November lockdown. They must use the best fresh ingredients to produce such tasty food. Never Disappointed 😀

Brought chicken satay and it cost £7.95 and it had four sticks and oily source, owner called my friend fat and pushed him out and swore at him

Awful and should avoid. Firstly he over charged, he does it by having “These prices can change wiper notice” on the menu and then when showing you the bill he first says “I’ve knocked ... off” then confuses you with a load of Chinese writing. I didn’t realise till he did the same to another couple as I was leaving, checked when I got home and overcharged by around £10. I wouldn’t have minded so much if the food wasn’t AWFUL. Everything had been microwaved and was stuck together, terrible quality. I expect this place to go under in the next couple of months. The owner was telling me business was bad because of Covid but in reality it’s the ripping off his customers and providing terrible food that’s the problem

The Pearl is an excellent local restaurant, providing great quality freshly prepared Chinese food. We previously lived in Oxford and were spoilt for choice when eating out or buying take aways, however The Pearl far surpasses the vast majority of these. It’s great to have on our doorstep and I hope plenty of people support it during these hard times.

We are very keen on FRESH, CLEAN tasking Asian fare. This man is dedicated to his business and is FAIR. Ambiance is not wonderful its OK - but we take ours out!

Popped in for lunch last week while visiting the area. Had two bean curd dishes; both were well seasoned, and hearty. Had a chat with the proprietor- business has really been hurt by the xenophobia around Covid-19; I encourage anyone reading this to go and support this delicious restaurant in the community. You fight ignorance, AND get a tasty meal.

Increíble comida fresca, ojalá hubiera visitado este restaurante hace años. Anteriormente era fiel a Opium Den en Oxford, pero este restaurante ha dejado de comerciar tristemente, poco sabía que teníamos un restaurante en nuestra puerta que hacía la misma calidad de comida. Nos recibieron muy calurosamente cuando recogimos nuestra comida para llevar. Aunque la decoración no es lo que algunos podrían esperar o desear, sin duda volveremos a comer allí. (Mucho) He pasado de estar tan angustiado por la pérdida de Opium Den para estar en la luna con The Pearl, de igual calidad. comida y mucho más cerca. Resultado!

Decidido por un chino para llevar de improviso el momento. ¡Qué sorpresa tan agradable! Apareció y, a la llegada, recibió un caballero muy educado que nos ofreció un asiento y nos proporcionó un menú para elegir nuestras comidas. El servicio no tardó mucho y nos ofrecieron una bebida mientras esperamos. El sábado por la noche vimos algo de la final estrictamente y en poco tiempo nuestra comida estaba lista. Estaba delicioso y disfrutamos mucho de nuestra primera comida para llevar de The Pearl. Sin duda recomendaríamos este lugar a otros.

Simplemente me encanta este lugar, tiene un carácter un poco extraño, pero los anfitriones son maravillosos y tratarán de complacerlo. Las últimas veces que he pasado la noche ha sido agradable. Elegí sentarme afuera y tomar una cerveza tranquila con amigos antes de entrar. La habitación trasera donde se come no es exactamente la sensación de un restaurante de alta gama, pero no se desanime, ya que es honesto y cuando pruebe la comida verá lo que quiero decir. La pareja que lo dirige es un equipo maravilloso y pueden brindarle toda la atención que necesite. La comida realmente habla por sí sola, con delicias como cangrejo de concha blanda y entrantes mixtos de dim sum. A los lugareños les encanta este lugar y puedes pasar por una pinta o dos en el camino. Sigue apoyándolo porque la comida es muy buena.

Travelling through cotswolds on a family day out called in to the Pearl chinese. Very welcoming and family. Lovely meal and quite quickly served. Only fault is that it was quite expensive but definitely worth it. Would definitely return if we are ever back again.

Si pasa por este pequeño pueblo, no deje de cenar en este pequeño restaurante familiar. ¡La cocinera produjo un conjunto de deliciosa cocina china! El preludio fue tomar una bebida relajante y conversar en el salón. ¡Un ambiente hogareño con comida estimulante!

La comida que pedimos estaba muy sabrosa. Una mezcla de verduras al curry y arroz al vapor, sopa picante y caliente, fideos de Singapur.Fuimos a la hora del almuerzo un domingo, por lo que no estaba demasiado ocupado. (Por lo general, cuando la mayoría de las otras personas están en bares o en casa cenando).El tiempo de preparación de alimentos valió la pena la corta espera. Siempre sospecho cuando las cosas salen demasiado rápido. Poder probar realmente los sabores naturales de las verduras y todo salió caliente fue genial.Un poco más de luz natural en el pub podría ayudar al ambiente general, aunque eso es solo una sugerencia menor.Volveremos

Ordered a takeaway. Ready once we got there. We really enjoyed our hot dinner and will be coming back very soon.

After a long day travelling my wife and I found this Chinese restaurant on Tripadvisor and tried for the first time. The food we had were very nice. The owner couple was very friendly. We enjoyed the evening.

Bueno, aquí hay un restaurante, pero como está en lo que solía ser un pub, carece de ambiente. Hemos estado recibiendo comida para llevar de aquí durante años. El propietario es muy amable y la comida es excelente. También se beneficia de un gran aparcamiento. ¡Es una pena que no entreguen!

Food is delicious - worth a visit. Decor leaves a lot to be desired, but still worth visiting. Will be going back.

If Leafield deserves a recommendation then the Pearl is it, a great take on rustic Cotswold Sichuan cuisine with a very friendly family, when presented with “ my duck” , I could only respond “thank you my duck” A very agreeable evening, thank you.

We had a very good meal, well served. This is a family run establishment and it shows in not being flash in décor or staff. The menu is typically wide ranging and all our choices were available.

Stopped here with my family and parents in law (who are Chinese). Quirky venue - a converted pub with ample parking.

This is a surprising find in a tiny village! This is Chinese London china town quality made by a passionate incredibly warm chef who cares about her clients. The decor is now shabby but the food really is worth it!

We visit The Pearl as often as we can. We love Chinese food and the chef is brilliant. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and we cannot fault the delicious dishes. The restaurant itself isn't so great but the reception and service is so we recommend everyone should try this hidden gem!

Take the time to escape the Witney marshes and make your way to the uplands of Leafield. Apparently the highest village in Oxfordshire, Leafield hides an absolute gem of a takeaway restaurant, The Pearl. I remember talking to a chef in Paris who told me that he competed against his fellow chefs by preparing his superb cuisine from scratch, the raw and finest ingredients. Not by shipping in pre-prepared or par-boiled meals, heating them through and getting plates delivered to the tables. Oliver at The Pearl takes the same approach as my Paris friend. With an extensive menu, all dishes are prepared from scratch. So you will wait a bit longer for your meals (have a drink at the bar!), you will pay a bit more than the average Chinese takeaway - but I guarantee you won’t regret it. Family favourites include spring rolls (enormous, melt in your mouth), chicken satay, sizzling beef in a BBQ sauce, duck with pineapple and tingly ginger and the rice with chicken and pineapple. I’ve never eaten in the restaurant - the ambience won’t suit everybody - but the takeaways are exquisite. Every time. Thanks Oliver and team - keep up the good work!!

The food here is lovely, I am a vegetarian and there were lots of options available to me. I really wanted to try something not on the menu and Sue the chef and owner cooked it for me no problem! The owners are both so lovely and do everything they can to make sure it’s okay. A little pricey but it’s well worth it! Highly recommend The Pearl!

I have been going to The Pearl for nearly 1 year now, it’s a great small family business. Oliver the owner knows me and my girlfriend by name and always goes the extra mile to look after us. If you are looking for a tasty place to go and eat I would defiantly recommend paying Oliver a visit

We have visited a number of times and always been delighted with the quality of the food. The variety on the menu is great from exotic and special to the more usual dishes but all cooked and presented really well.

Éramos la única mesa porque el restaurante estaba abierto a las 13:00 (anunciado para abrir a las 12 del mediodía en adelante). Opciones simples no debería haber tomado demasiado tiempo para preparar, pero tenía que ir y pedir pan de gambas para ser servido después de 15 minutos de espera. Pronto vinieron posteriormente con la Vegetariana Spring Rolls (estaban bien) y explicación que ambos eran para ser cocinados juntos (galletas saladas eran frías? ). Pollo lemon era difícil/seca pero salsa era delicioso. Pollo chow mein estaba bien, pero no muy sabroso. Piezas de pollo fritos estaban duras y secas/parecía poco atractiva. El plato de fideos de soja era idéntica sencilla y al pollo chow mein, pero sin el pollo. So. . El pollo cuesta £2 poco atractiva. 50 - £4. 50 vs 7 libras. 00.

Sue and Oliver deliver consistently excellent home-cooked Chinese food of a standard rarely found outside London that draws us back to The Pearl on a regular basis. Get over the decor, choose a quieter time for the best service, go for the food.

Quirky establishment. Cross between a pub and a converted back room with unusual decor consisting of the usual bright fish tank typical of chinese restaurants, then perhaps some left over furnishings from the venues' heyday.

Gracias a tripadvisor nos encontramos con esta joya de restaurante. Había tres de nosotros visitar para comer el domingo de Pascua y nos recibieron con una cálida bienvenida y un amplio menú de opciones de comida. El restaurante estaba muy limpio y el dueño era increíblemente amable, nunca he sido recibidos en cualquier establecimiento de comida de tal forma, jamás!

We are local so use the Pearl for take always weekly and use the restaurant regularly.

Realmente quiero darle a este lugar un buen examen, el personal era muy agradable y aunque el servicio era un poco lento, fue muy buena. Los platos principales que teníamos era estupendo, muy, muy buena, pero me pareció un poco caro. Los aperitivos deja mucho que desear; por £20 por dos platos que no eran del todo eso. . . Lástima! La decoración está muy cansado y el ambiente es más como un pub local (que lo es) pero no tiene un gran ambiente del restaurante.

Hemos estado en la Perla antes y lo revisé en Tripadvisor ya. Esta vez, era digna de atención. extra Nos gustó tanto la primera vez mientras estábamos de vacaciones en los Cotswolds, decidimos que en nuestro regreso a Edimburgo desde un fin de semana largo en Londres que nos desvío a Leafield para volver. (realmente es así).

I had visited this restaurant once before a few years back when it first opened. It was that bad we ended up leaving an hour later, as we were still waiting to have our food order taken - it was with some trepidation that I decided to visit again with some friends. It could not have been more different. The restaurant area was nice and warm with a pleasant atmosphere. The service was first class - our waiter could not do enough for you and was very attentive. The food itself was faultless, and the menu choices superb. Good choice of wines and drinks at the bar. All in all we had an excellent meal - I will definitely be going again.

Good food with some unusual dishes. Restaurant may not suit all occasions since it is a a cross between an old pub and a family home. Probably great for groups but may not be ideal for a romantic date.

Well....Having heard good things about the pearl...and seeing some bad reviews on line, we decided to try it. The food is yuuuuummmmy!!!The service is what I expected from our 'authentic' Chinese...attentive enough, happy to answer any questions and then very happy to wait for us to engage with them for more service.If you enjoy REAL Chinese food and understand REAL Chinese dining go you will not be disappointed.As for the negative persons review with regard to food allergy, we were asked several times if we had any issues....maybe because of them.....but the negatives in their review, in my mind are unfounded.

I checked it out on trip before going as I'd heard the food was good. Had to leave this review as we've been as a couple and family over 3 visits now. We've never experienced any negative attitude from the staff. Ask about dishes and you'll get a description. 2 set menus we've had were brilliant. Not one bad dish. Crispy shredded beef is the best I've had. I personally don't go to a restaurant for an atmosphere, you make your own. As long as I can sit, eat and hear conversation I'm happy. The TV in the bar area didn't put me off. 5 for food alone, and consistently excellent food, better than pretty much every Chinese restaurant I've tried in the UK, China town in London included.

Food was nice but the place lacked atmosphere. Marketed as a Chinese restaurant and pub which i found intriguing but on arrival no music just TV, bad start. Chinese family owned. Messy bar counter. Create atmosphere guys!!!

Atmosphere " non existent " restaurant has no theme, it's basically a room in an old village pup. Is always cold, ( obvious reason ) during our last and now final visit, the proprietor Oliver, told us after we had finished a starter dish " I'm far to busy with take aways to worry about serving you with the rest of your meal with the little you eat " Prawn crackers are £2.50 for about a dozen, most Chinese restaurants give them away. Seems the proprioter can only see pound signs, he's not interested in customer satisfaction. All in all, very poor, this was not the first time he has been rude, but certainly will be the last, we will not be going again and it's certainly not recommended by me.

Had a takeaway from here. A spring roll was burnt inside! Didn't even think it was possible until I saw it. The owner refused to acknowledge it was until presented with it. He was very rude about it too. The chips were horrible also. I would not reccomend eating here. It's expensive for rubbish food.

Best Chinese around in the area. Friendly family run restaurant in a lovely village pub. Sauces are rich and full of flavour. Great menu.Must try it !

We decided to go to the Pearl for a change from the traditional pub fare we'd been eating the week we were staying in the Cotswolds. It was a good move.The restaurant is a converted pub so is a bit different from most Chinese restaurants we've been in.We had dim sum to start with, which was the most flavourful we've probably ever had. It was stunningly good. My wife had Kung Po chicken and I had the king prawn satay and we shared a plate of Singapore noodles. We wished we'd had one each as they were so utterly delicious! The food was magnificent. Beautifully presented, fabulously tasty and just the right amounts. In quite a lot of Chinese restaurants we've been to the food can be a bit bland, but not here, the flavours were marvellous and full-bodied. The service was very friendly and the surroundings are very pleasant. Despite that the food was some of the best Chinese we've ever eaten the cost was great value...starters, mains, beers and tea/coffee for two only came to £45! Living as we do in Edinburgh, we're only sorry we can't go there every week. You've got to try this place. It's superb!

We're on holidays from Australia and have been twice to the Pearl - once to eat in and another time to get a takeaway - both times the service has been friendly and professional. More importantly, the food is fantastic, not oily, full of flavour with great quality ingredients. Really impressed!

Love, love, love the food here! I wasn't a huge fan of Chinese food before discovering the Pearl but this place has totally changed my mind. The dishes are delicious and the service for take-away is very friendly and speedy.

As this was the first time we had been to The Pearl, we decided to go on a Saturday night as we thought we were more likely to have fellow diners around us – bad decision. We certainly had fellow diners but the kitchen was so busy with take away orders that they seemed to take precedence and consequently we had to wait an hour for our meal to be served. We chose the set menu for 4 (fish, prawns, beef, chicken and duck) and each course was amazing and plentiful, even though they did forget to serve us the prawn crackers! To sum up – wonderful food, shabby décor and very slow service.

Having been out of the country for an extended period of time i had built up a craving for some good chinese food. This is the second time i have visited and again the food was excellent and freshly cooked. I will return again.

First time visitor to the Pearl and Wow! What an experience. Set as a traditional pub but far from it. The food was all prepared fresh and the staff advised on variations we could have. Visit them and take their advise on what to have, they know their stuff! Its such an untouchable atmosphere and quite unique to anywhere else in West Oxfordshire. The locals even visit just for a drink and a chat which says it all. Go there and enjoy this amazing experience! Not only did we leave a tip but we made sure we stayed until the chef finished her shift and brought her a pint!

Surprisingly very good food within a converted pub , exceptional friendly service and a menu unlike the normal Chinese restaurant Would return

We were a group of ten to celebrate Chinese New Year. We started with crispy Aromatic duck with pancakes and followed by sweet and sour pork, beef with chilli and black bean sauce, fried rice, Singapore noodles, braised porkbelly and stir mixed vegetables.Puddings were deep fried pineapple for some. Drinks were red and white wine and Chinese beers.

We visited last night for the first time. We had only just recently found out it was there, only a few miles from witney. The food was amazing the best we have had, the owners were very friendly and helpful. Lovely place, only minor thing was it was a bit quiet when we first sat down but after a while some music was put on and more people came in. Will definitely be visiting again and would highly recommend to anyone.

Improbably, this Chinese restaurant took over a pub in a small West Oxfordshire village and through hard graft, outstanding service and very good food has made it a success. We usually do take away but the restaurant is also very good. No frills. Just good food and service in any out of the way place.

The people who serve in this restaurant/takeaway are quality, they're a family run and 100% friendly. When me and my family went in their they gave us a warm and welcoming welcome, their food is the best chinese food I've ever tasted in my whole life, I'd give it a 5 star straight away!

A very friendly host, good food and very generous portions made for a very enjoyable meal, all at reasonable prices too.

We love steamed Dim Sim and this place offers the best this side of the nearest Chinatown - absolutely fantastic.All the food is cooked fresh by the friendly family run team, we have been using it for a while now and find it difficult to fault.

Can't believe we have lived in Witney for years and never visited this place. Delicious, flavoursome, fresh-tasting Chinese food and they were very good with our pesky vegan needs. Generous portions. Friendly, genuine hospitality, too. We went two nights ago and I've been craving to go back ever since!

As regular visitors to the Pearl, our local, I cannot fully describe how warm and welcoming Oliver, Sue and his family are. It is a real pleasure to frequent the Pearl, not simply for its hospitality but the amazing food. The Pearl takes great pride in making dishes to order (whether you sit in the restaurant or take-away) - both are worth the wait. There are those that may look at the prices in comparison with other local Witney takeaways, but to be honest - they are not in the same league as the Pearl - excellent quality and value for money.Upon first visit to the Pearl, you may be a little surprised by its decor - and whilst a little traditional, stay awhile and enjoy the company and the food. Oliver is to be commended upon his hospitality and Sue for her exquisite dishes - and whilst we are fortunate enough to know the entire family, it would not be appropriate to cite the children by name, but nonetheless, both Oliver and Sue should be extremely proud of both children.It is always a great pleasure and delight to visit the Pearl, as so often we are made to feel like long-standing friends stepping in to enjoy some great food.

This old pub in Leafield is (as others have said) a little gem of a restaurant. The food is absolutely first class and the service and attention is excellent. Loath to write this review for fear that it'll get packed out.....and deservedly so. An unexpected pleasure and definitely worth a return match.

What a gem of a place - really good Chinese food well prepared and served with a smile. A little bit of the best of Hong Kong in a Cotswolds village. Strongly recommended!

A really good restaurant hidden in leafy Oxfordshire countryside - perfect! Delicious Chinese food, freshly cooked and served by an expert cihef and her husband - a lovely couple who look after you royally. We had a great evening and really enjoyed the food (and Sunlik beer!). Highly recommended and worth booking at weekends as there are only 7 tables.

Wow. Several friends have recommended The Pearl for food, so tonight we brought a takeaway. To start satay chicken and spring rolls. The satay was slightly hotter than I am used to but lovely all the same, the spring rolls were tasty, moist without being soggy and delicious. Beef curry, chicken with broccoli and oyster sauce, a large fried rice and prawn crackers. Lovely. Great flavours to the chicken, loads of broccoli, tasty sauce. The beef was well cooked, not chewy and perfectly spiced. At first we thought the meal was a little pricy, but the portions are huge and we didn't start picking at food an hour after we had eaten, as frequently happens after Chinese food.We will definitely be returning..

We have had takeaway from here about 8 times now. The food is always excellent, the Crispy [prawn or squid] with garlic and chilli is the best Chinese dish I have ever tasted. Also when they say fillet of beef for a dish they really mean it - it just melts in your mouth.The welcome you get when you go through the door is also very special. Very kind, very polite and never any mistakes or problems.

Always delicious fresh cooked food. Owners Sue and Oliver very friendly. Best Chinese food in the area.

2nd visit to the pearl at Leafield, food is delicious and well priced as portions are large. Would recommend, just a shame it's not located in Witney.

This is the best Chinese we have ever found Oliver And Sue are great people and the food is fantastic, nothing is too much trouble for them, it's just a shame that more people don't use it presumably because it's in a small village.

Fantastic restaurant, owned and run by a lovely couple called Sue and Oliver, lovely chinese food, eaten there on numerous occasions and never had a bad meal. Opening times are great open most days from lunch time till late evening. Love going on a sunday doesn't matter what time u turn up 2,3, 4, o'clock always waiting to greet u, most Sundays only a couple of people in there. Saturdays can be quite busy. Do lots of takeaways. You must give it a try.

A real gem. Had a lovely meal tonight & Oliver and Sue were so nice. No frills but great honest food and we will be going back soon. Great for my wife who's a veggie. She said the Aubergine dish was the most flavoursome Chinese dish she has had.

This is a 'pearl' in the foody world. Tucked away in a village outside Witney, Oxon, it may not be on your radar but do look it up...The food is fantastic and if there is something you would like to tweak, just ask, Sue, the chef, is only too happy to oblige. A wide-ranging menu ensures all have a difficult task of what to choose but be assured, you will not be disappointed whatever your choice. Takeaways also available.

Consistently excellent Chinese food in an unexpectedly rural location. Much better than the Chinese restaurants in the nearby towns of Burford and Chipping Norton, and always a very warm welcome from the owners. I thoroughly recommend it.

We decided to try our "Local Chinese Restaurant" The Pearl, in Leafield Oxfordshire, nestling as it does in the middle of the Ancient Wychwood Forest. It just happened to be our Wedding Anniversary and it is very local to us, although we have never been there whilst it has been a Restaurant, visited a few times in it's former role as a village pub, once called the Spindleberry , and a few other names that escape me at present. It was not too busy on the evening we came here, the staff greeted us very warmly and we looked at the menu whilst drinks were brought to our table, we did not have to wait long for our Delicious meal to arrive, the portions were very generous and appetising to see, all in all a very pleasant experience ,we will definitely be using this venue again.

Whilst on an overnight visit to the area, my wife and I stumbled across the Pearl by accident. We decided to try it as we were both hungry. Are we glad we did, it was superb. We were made to feel really welcome.The hot and Sour soup really does live up to its name, and the rest of the food we chose from the menu was fantastic, by far the best Chinese food I have had in a long while. I would definitely recommend this Chinese restaurant to friends and family. I just wished I lived closer...

I really enjoyed my visit. I recommend people to go there it is some of the best Chines food I have had.

Having lived in too many counties to count and often been disappointed by Chinese restaurant offerings, my family and I feel very lucky to have The Pearl as our local Chinese restaurant. We are always made to feel extremely welcome (even with our 5 year old son) and have yet to be let down with any of the menu choices. It makes me feel hungry just to think about it....

Been to this restaurant on many occasions and had fab food and service every time, all ways made us so welcome and friendly, we went on the first night they opened and keep going back as have not found another Chinese restaurant around this area that can produce food as tasty as the pearl. I think people don't know much about this place, but it's a a big must try it out soon.

Visited on a recommendation for an evening meal. Our party was one of only two, which I found strange for a Saturday night. Nonetheless, the menu offered lots of different choices, most of which were around £8. Drinks were averagely priced. We ordered starters and mains, which took a good 25 minutes to arrive. Portion sizes were smaller than what you would get from a takeaway. I sampled a few of the dishes, all of which tasted like your average Chinese food, nothing special. Service was good initially, we were seated and had our orders taken promptly. However, there were no napkins on the table, and limited cutlery. The venue was also very quiet, despite our chatter. We requested some music on, as had noticed a CD player nearby. However, we were told we couldn't as, presumably the waiters child, was playing a video game on the large tv at the front of the restaurant and wouldn't be able to hear. Surely paying customers have priority over an employees child playing a video game? Additionally, the decor appeared tatty and almost felt as if we were invading someone's living room (tv, video game console on etc)!Only once was two members of our party offered more drinks. No one else was asked. All in all, a very average experience, would not return and would rather order larger portions for cheaper prices from our local takeaway and enjoy at home.

We have been reguulary to this restaurant over the past 3yrs and have never had anything but fantastic Chinese food. The owners, Sue & Oliver do their upmost to make you feel welcome wether your eating or just having a drink at the bar.The quality of the ingredients used and the passion. in the kitchen is evedent in the dishes served. Dim-Sums are made fresh (in house) and Chinese beer is on-tap.Decor and atmosphere is not as good as some oriental restaurants (you can make your own atmosphere) Everything is clean/tidy and the food quality makes up for this. Definitely worth a visit.Take Away is also available.