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Absolutely delish, huge portions, definitely underestimated what would be delivered, fantastic breakfast

Small family run business best Indian in Retford 100% recommended

Warm, friendly pub serving great home cooked food. A real traditional village pub.

Great food great service Even better than ever

Little greasy but very fresh and tasty.

Last weekend, my wife and I, along with a group of friends, had the absolute pleasure of dining at Bar Gigi, and I can honestly say it was one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. The first thing that struck us was the ambience - warm, welcoming, and full of character. The décor inside is absolutely stunning, with a fantastic retro vibe, highlighted by a cool Fiat 500 that instantly caught our eye. It really adds a playful yet stylish touch to the restaurant, and it felt like the perfect setting for a memorable evening. The staff at Bar Gigi were incredible - so friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with smiles and made to feel right at home. They really went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed and even took the time to recommend dishes that ended up being absolute highlights of the night. And oh, the food! I don’t even know where to begin because everything was exceptional. The gnocchi was hands down the best I’ve ever tasted - soft, pillowy, and bursting with flavour. The parmesan pillows were a revelation - so crispy on the outside yet unbelievably fluffy inside. We were all raving about them! The calamari was another standout - perfectly cooked and seasoned, with a light batter that didn’t overwhelm the delicate flavour. Every dish was clearly made with care and attention, and it was all just so satisfying. We left the restaurant feeling full and incredibly happy, already planning our next visit. Bar Gigi is the kind of place you just want to keep coming back to - for the food, the atmosphere, and the brilliant people who make it all happen. It’s safe to say this won’t be our last visit - thank you, Bar Gigi, for such a wonderful evening!

Fantastic family run business serving Amazing traditional fish and chips (and lots lots more!!!)

If you want real British homemade fresh food cooked to perfection. This is the place. The fish and chips are the best! Sunday roast, just like me Mam used to make 😋

Really nice curry prawns, sufficiently 🥵

Fries was good but the chicken need less coating no flavor in chicken

ordered to my address at Birches, Broadgate Park but the order ended up at Derby Hall. I tried to explain that just eat put in the wrong location but I could not convince the driver. The driver then said it was delivered but it has not been delivered.

I had bean curd pad Thai, absolutely amazing, would definitely recommend

Our little home away from home on a long stay in the region. Quite honestly the BEST coffee in all of Derbyshire (and trust me I had to drink a lot dregs to find this nirvana) made on a proper espresso machine using a top brew (Lavazza). Staff are lovely too.

I sent a message to the 'Best of British' earlier today and received a prompt and nice reply. The fish and chips were delicious and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Gluten free fish and chips are served every day. Unfortunately we don't live in the area but I wanted to say how good it was to receive great quality and service.

Really quirky place. Excellent staff, chips, and atmosphere.