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First time for our visit. Such a lovely pub/restaurant. Fantastic food , brilliant service, wonderful atmosphere. Very polite young lady served us, knew her wines, helped me to choose a wonderful shiraz. Would highly recommend. Will definitely being going back.

This use to be a brilliant Turkish restaurant, we always felt it was the best and most authentic in town, but now it is anything but. Upon arrival it felt different, not so welcoming. We were a part of four, there was another party of eight, but they were finishing when we arrived. The menu did not appear to be a full as it use to be. Prices had been altered by sticking bits of paper on the menu rather than printing off new ones. We waited for about 30 minutes before we were asked for our drinks order, then another 15 for the drinks to arrive. The menu had EFS beer on draugh, but we were told that the menu was wrong and they don't do that any more, only in bottles. We ordered EFS in bottles, but after some time the waiter came back and said they didn't have any so we ended up with Becks. We opted for a cold and hot mezze to be shared between the four of us, but the hot mezze missed and ingredient that then had to be cooked separately and arrived after we'd finished the starter. The main courses were OK, not great and some food was left because it just wasn't good enough such as the side tomato salad on the plate. I had lamb chops, they were skinny and dry and not worth £18.50 (sticky label price increase) for 4. At about 8.30 the heating came on, the radiator next to us got hot. This was during an extremely hot spell of weather with temperatures in the 30's outside. The car payment machine was not working, so we had to dig around amongst us to find cash. Even the bill was amateurist, written on a scape of paper and present in a wooden box with a broken hinge. Throughout our meal we were annoyed by loud music from a function upstairs, sounded like a disco. All-in-all we were unhappy with our experience and will not be going back.

Amazing food and outstanding customer service!! Definitely our most favorite local Italian restaurant.

Sadly our meal was not particularly nice and certainly not value for money. Pub is very nice, staff were helpful but sadly we were disappointed with cost versus quality

Good food, but cash only and no toilets. Paul

10/10. The food was perfect and the Manager Turgot went above any beyond to give us great service.

My favourite place to eat in Watford

Random trip to Canvey island found this cafe with lovely views over the water. Breakfast was all quality ingredients well cooked and served by cheerful and friendly staff

Top food, lovely friendly people, always recommend.

My family has been coming here for years. Incredible food, particularly all the tikkas, and the service is impeccable.

Great for a quick drink but despite having at least three tables empty without reserve written on them they don't want to serve 1 cyclist not even have a look to see if they could fit me in just an outright no.

Absolutely delicious food! The staff were friendly, we arrived without reservation and they managed to give us a table. Would go back

‘Halal’ signs stuck all over the windows , you have to walk through groups of Muslims to get in there. Seems if you haven’t got a burka on your head they don’t wanna know

Beautiful food with an amazing menu choice and friendly staff, couldn’t be more helpful. Will definitely be returning

Under new management, beers kept in good order, excellent food, pleasant welcoming atmosphere. Loads of outdoor seating,covered back garden area!!