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We have been waiting to come here for a good while and so were very pleased to try the festive menu. Service is very friendly and slick; the decor is simple and elegant and, most importantly, every course is delicate, delicious and beautifully presented. You get what you pay for. Our only criticisms are that all of the savoury courses were served warm to tepid. And, it was extremely (and I do mean extremely) noisy in there. I realise that this is hard to control, but it was so loud that we could barely hear each other speak and we were practically shouting across the table. So, it is worth bearing in mind that it is certainly not the place for a quiet and intimate meal. That said, definitely worth a try.

We were staying the night in the village and rang ahead to check they would be doing food as we didn't want to get stranded without anything for dinner. They were helpful on the phone and friendly in person. We got pizza to takeaway and a very quick drink whilst we were waiting. The pizza was very good indeed and if we hadn't been knackered we'd happily have had a longer visit.

We have been meaning to try Bab to go for ages & finally got around to it tonight. We got a bowl each & dumplings to take away, & some Kimchi to try to. It was so beautiful - I cannot decide what my favourite part of the dish was! The lady who served us was so friendly, knowledgeable & passionate about the food. We cannot wait to become regulars!

What an experience. Staff: The perfect balance between being attentive and pestering. All staff on shift came to us at the perfect times and frequency. Not too early, not too late. They were so approachable, talkative and lovely. Drinks: Good selection, delicious and cold. Reasonably priced. Food: Now I’m a food guy. Worked in hospitality for decades, own venues, but this food was quite possibly the best food I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating. I had the ribs which were delicious, the meat flaked off the bone, barely any fat and the portion size was impressive. Loaded fries were a strong portion with amazing flavour and quality. Definitely not stingy with the ingredients! Side of buffalo wings…Enough sauce to have a pint of after your meal. Definitely not stingy, just the right amount so you can enjoy every bite. I finished it all with zero regrets. All in all I won’t go anywhere else in town now as I have zero complaints about here. See you next time!

I've had a few cakes now from Jamila and I can't decide which is my favourite. Her cakes are 10/10 on taste, decadence and decoration. She understood what I want each time, and all her cakes are the star of each party. Jamila is very lovely to work with and her personality is as beautiful as her cakes. Thank you Jamila!

We visited late afternoon yesterday and were the only people there. The interior is lovely and really spacious. We were quickly served. My daughter had pizza and I had the penne salmon and garlic bread to share. Both were lovely. Staff were attentive but not intrusive. Lovely place.

Just a bus ride from Leicester, small and cosy place to eat for a breakfast, which we did, and had their pancakes and chocolate and hazlenuts. Enjoyed it so much we went back (we had time to kill in Barwell!) for lunch and had a lovely rustic lunch. Tasted excellent, portion sizes just right. Nice and fresh food, great service. Enjoyed our two visits in the one day very much. Would definitely return.

Called in last Saturday and asked if they were dog friendly as we had our dog with us,they said they were so we got a table just for coffee and Cake.Ginger Mocha, Americano and a Almond crossaint. Everything was lovely, staff were very friendly. We even went back again for lunch.Chicken curry and rice plus a spicy chicken panine with salad and more coffee. Even though they were busy we were served very quickly and everything was again lovely. Well worth a visit if your in Bakewell and we will definitely be going back again.

I went here yesterday for some shisha and food and it’s safe to say that my experience was a 10/10, greeted by a lovely member of staff named Abdul, he made sure to cater to all of our enquires and needs as well as the manager of the restaurant/shisha bar, the food and drink was also a 10/10 as well as the shisha not too strong, will definitely be coming here again for the breakfast!

Our first time at Radcliffe Golf Club - and hopefully it won’t be our last. We attended this evening (as non-members) and had a really great evening. Delicious food, fantastic cabaret and a friendly atmosphere. The staff were attentive and very helpful. All in all, a great way to spend a Saturday evening. Thank you … and more please!

Never go anywhere else to eat when visiting town, in fact we make a special trip just for our lunch. All the food is homemade and the specials are top notch. If the Corned beef pie is on the specials then that is a must!! The atmosphere is welcoming, friendly and that goes for the customers and the staff and the owner/chef is a great guy!

Yo y mi hija hemos estado viniendo aquí por años y nunca nos vamos decepcionados. Incluso si no estás familiarizado con la cocina grecochipriota, hay algo para todos y el personal extremadamente amable siempre te ayudará a decidir. Fuera de la fantástica comida y café, nos gusta el ambiente y que cada vez que entramos, nos reciben como familia.

This pizza spot nails it every time, 10/10! Service is fast and straightforward, and the menu's packed with great choices. They use fresh ingredients, so every pizza comes out tasting fantastic. The base is spot-on—crispy on the edges and soft in the middle. What stands out is how fresh everything tastes, and it's always delivered hot. For the price, you're getting a real deal. Hands down, it's the place to hit up when you fancy a top-notch pizza at home.