The best restaurants in Castle Bedford East of England

Had a great time. Food was excellent so was the service. Our waiter Volkan was very friendly and he made sure we enjoyed our dinner at a table of our choice..

I arranged an Afternoon Tea, baby shower for my sister at Papillon in August. I was in contact with Lisa from the start to sort out all the details, and Lisa was so lovely, friendly and happy to accommodate all our needs (including dietary needs). Even when I had to change the number of people coming (two times!), Lisa was still happy to help me out. On the afternoon of the event I arrived early to set up, and was very kindly given the big space at the back of the Café that was more private. Lisa and her team allowed me to put up banners and asked if I needed anything, etc. After all the guests had arrived, the staff at Papillon were so helpful in accommodating all the needs of our large group. It was also very and relaxed, as they allowed us to have time chatting before bringing out the afternoon teas. The Afternoon Tea was 10/10 as it always is, (I've been several times before!) such a great selection, and everything just tasted fantastic. But nothing can beat their sausage rolls, the best I've had in Bedford! They even put a little baby shower decoration on the afternoon tea stands, which was so lovely and gave us extra cheesecakes. Even after the Café was closing (and we lost track of the time.....) the staff were so considerate and let us stay a little longer to finish up our games. Every request I had (pencils for our games, boxes to back up the cakes) the staff couldn't be more helpful. At to top of it off, after we finally left (well after the closing time!) one of the staff members kindly took a group photograph. Overall I am so happy with the experience, and so grateful to all the staff at Papillon for helping to make this Baby Shower so special for my Sister. THANK YOU

Food is spot on and lovely staff, really a family feel with delicious food I will be back soon. Thank you

The food was absolutely disgusting. Cold, greasy, and looked unpalatable. I couldn’t eat it and they didn’t even ask why. Avoid!

Cibo!!! What a great hidden gem this is. This little Deli/Kitchen hidden away off the beaten track offers great Italian breakfast and lunch. I had a Tuscan Hash for breakfast which was great. Lovely flavour combinations of spicy chorizo balanced with a sprinkle of tangy parmasan cheese and toasted ciabatta for texture. My wife ordered the hangover which consisted of a fried hens egg, tuscan sausage which was great, small fried potato balls, crispy streaky bacon with a bloody mary ketchup which really livened up the whole dish. Our server Silvana was very professional and accomodating to our needs. We were very impressed and will deffinatly return in the future. Cibo is very authentic and reasonably priced its well worth a visit.

Good food from Bari, execellent portions, crisp service and very authentic. The panzerotto in the oven, Calzone style is superb value at approximately £5!!!! Great service and staff b or tri-lingual. Nice atmosphere. Fab range of food on menu and very modern Italian cooking, unlike some restaurants in Bedford and environs. Well done! Bravissimi tutti! Maggie

The best restaurant!!!Amazing food,great staff,beautiful location 💎💎💎💎💎🍽🍽🍴🍴

A little gem of a coffee shop. Run by friendly welcoming people, who providing excellent food at fantastic value.

Delicious crepe, really tasty with plenty of filling. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning!

We love this little Gem on the Highstreet. Our go-to fav is the peanut butter/banana protein shake. The overnight oats are so yummy too!! Staff are so lovely- Thanks! x

We have been coming to Coffee at Star for a good number of years, for as long as we’ve been parents of a Junior rower! Firstly, it’s an incredibly welcoming and inclusive place to come. You don’t have to be a member of either Star Club or Falcon. Dogs are welcome and it’s so nice to see so many there on a weekend especially. The service has always been exceptional, it’s run by Ann and her team. They offer the best hospitality, which we’re not always known for in the UK! The location is very special, with immediate views of the Great River Ouse from the balcony. There is also a modern, cosy space inside with sofas, tables, chairs with plenty of blankets and cushions to ensure your visit is as comfortable as possible. The selection of food never disappoints. I can vouch for all of it that I’ve tried (and I’ve had a lot!). I am a regular consumer of their waffles with yoghurt and fruit, I enjoy the granola bowl too. My kids enjoy the waffles with bacon, the halloumi breakfast bap is a family favourite and of course they sell essential bacon/egg baps as well as just toast! Breakfast, brunch isn’t where is stops. There is always cake available, meaning it becomes an ideal place to drop in, have a bite to eat and drink and enjoy the views! Have I mentioned that the coffee is AMAZING, they have a wide selection available and I can vouch for their delicious skinny flat white and chai latte. The smoothies are a hit with parents, the kids and everyone else it seems. A must for your trip to the Riverside in Bedford!

A beautiful meal obviously cooked from scratch. This is a restaurant you go to for the evening the service whilst charming is not quick - accept it the food is well worth the wait.

Lovely food so we'll cooked I recommend this place.

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Quaint Pretty view Lovely service Good vatiety of drinks