Absolutely vile disgusting burger van big fat rude man serving felt almost inconvenienced to ask him to serve us whilst he chatted with his mates , only plus point is another van not far try that instead
Attended a networking event this morning and what a lovely private space upstairs, lovely seating and decor 👍I enjoyed an Earl Grey and all the other ladies enjoyed hot drinks! I’ll be back to try the cake 🍰
I normally order a great bowl special curry with chili's. I have tried various restaurants in Letchworth and I am very happy with the meal that I get from there. My compliments to the chef Also the staff are friendly. The boss is very friendly and courteous. Well worth a visit
124 Cambridge Rd, Hitchin, SG4 0JN, United Kingdom, England
Takeaway so atmos 4, been ordering for years never had a mistake, not once, hot fresh, customized, only order pizza hit frm here, one of the few left which are proper decent like
Was staying in a nearby travelodge and ordered from here. Have to say this was the best Dominos takeaway I have ever had. Perfectly cooked pizza and chicken wings. Wouldn't hesitate to order from here again if in town.
Staff were really nice but the place was so dirty menus on the table sticky and covered in drink stains and there was a horrible smell, ladies toilets were disgusting one door completely off the hinges propped against the wall, another cubicle with no toilet roll and door didn't lock, and the last cubicle door did not lock either! Only stopped for a couple of drinks but if they served food I would not of eaten there.
Store called me after I ordered-- they said they were too busy at 11:23am; said it was a 2 hour wait for delivery. I said I wanted to cancel my order and they agreed. They said it would be a 3-5 day wait for refund to my credit card. It has now been essentially 3 weeks with no refund. I called them tonight and they said they were busy and would call me back in 10-15 minutes. I called back after 20 minutes and they promised they'd get back to me but gave no time frame. Now they are not answering the phone, 2 hours later. I am suspicious I am getting scammed by the store. Don't trust them.
I really hate having to give just 2 stars but there is really only one reason.
And it's not the venue, the venue, once a traditional but aging classic Italian restaurant, has been overhauled to a stylish, modern, contemporary Mediterranean brasserie with open kitchen and a warm friendly atmosphere. And it's not the staff, they were attentive, polite and very accommodating. And it wasn't the food, the food, what there was of it, was delicious - and we'll touch more on that.
No, all of the above makes for a brilliant experience.
But the price is a wholly different thing.
I had the Mixed Shish (chicken and lamb) and at £23 i was expecting perhaps 2 skewers, with the accompanying items of rice and salad. I thought I'd order a side...but the fries were £8. In fact the cheapest side was £7. But I thought better of it, after all, because I thought that I probably wouldn't manage a side anyway..
When it came, I have to admit I was shocked.
6 cubes of meat, (3 pieces of chicken, three pieces of lamb) a tiny mound of rice and an undressed salad.
All for £23.
Now, i hate to use this term, because as a chef, I've worked in and dined in restaurants all over the world, but in London, in say...the financial district for example, I'd expect the same price and be equally unimpressed, but hey, it's london and you expect it, right?. But sleepy Hitchin? No. Totally unreasonable pricing. Comparing it to Pircio in Bishop's Stortford, for example, a chique and vibrant turkish restaurant which totally blows Mevan away, you literally cannot finish a full meal there, and your not financially broke at the end of it either..
But Mevan? Not so much.
Final bill for 6 of us, one drink each, no starters, just main courses, no deserts or coffee Just shy of £400
I'll let that sink in.
The food was well cooked, the three pieces of lamb tender, the three pieces of chicken succulent, the rice - we'll it's rice and it was fine, the salad unimpressive but fine.
Suffice to say, we left disappointed and still hungry. So we walked back through town and stopped by the local chippy - yeah really. (The chippy was excellent by the way)
In conclusion:
Atmosphere and venue 9/10
Food 3/10
Price 0/10.
Honestly I would say avoid, and choose any one of the buzzing, vibrant and better-priced restaurants in Hitchin that know they are in a local highstreet in a small Hertfordshire town and won't leave financially ruined - and hungry after.
Two stars it is I'm afraid.