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930 Opinions in 2 websites
Overly salted, overly beige, overly mushy: a peculiar and unsatisfying experience. On entering Alchemilla you will immediately be assailed by the sound. Vaulted brickwork, polished concrete floors, and no soft furnishings whatsoever creates an aggressively brash, clattering environment which reminds more of a school canteen than a sophisticated setting for a tasting menu. The meal itself was unfortunately largely forgettable: a parade of soggy mush in various shades of brown and beige, each saltier than the last. The plating seemed contrived rather than inventive, with the added swirls and dollops of sauce (all brown, naturally) adding visual clutter instead of flair. The flavours were happily quite interesting and varied, but too often drowned out by a frankly baffling amount of salt. The service was attentive if slightly impersonal. An interesting choice to call every small plate a snack (instead of amuse-bouche, hors d'œuvre, palate cleansers, petits fours, etc.) which elicited a few chuckles from nearby tables. Overall one of the more disappointing tasting menus and dining experiences I've had.
877 Opinions in 2 websites
Don't be fooled by the fact that this place is in the sleepy village of Gedling. Inside it is a smart cosmopolitan venue with great food and great staff. Well worth a visit if you are looking for great quality Italian cuisine in this neck of the woods.
868 Opinions in 2 websites
Gluten-free heaven 😋.. Staff are fully aware and knowledgeable about coeliac food intolerance, which was so reassuring for my partner, who is coeliac. I also prefer gluten-free batter, and this is the best. From the moment we walked in to leaving, it was a lovely experience. Fish was tasty and chips both plentiful and perfectly cooked. 5* for the food and staff.
846 Opinions in 2 websites
Best carvery I've had. Such a good choice including pigs in blanket, stuffing balls (not frozen ones) roast parsnips, broccoli and cauliflower cheese. Lots of veg. Meat was lovel too. Only problem was so much choice we could not fit everything on the plate. Not a bad problem to have. Will be definitely be back