Artisan Reviews

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Ann Godden - 8th October 2011

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Came across it by accident after a lousy day. They were full but found us space in the bar. Extremely friendly and helpful.

We each had a £10 main, and it was excellent - and for that we also got hors d'oevres and chocs at the end.

We would certainly go back and would recommend it to anyone.

Andrea - 9th January 2011

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Everything excellent. Service, food, wine. Fab night.

Clare Jenkins - 9th October 2010

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Having been to the restaurant numerous times, it had been a while and as it was a special occasion and the food always excellent we booked a table on 2nd October for 8:30PM.

Having read the other review on Artisan by a diner who was also in on the same night I have to agree totally.

We got seated an hour late, the wine ordered was not on the table as promised and had to be asked for again. It was rushed and no real apology except that someone had booked in other reservations when they shouldn't have. A complimentary drink or even a coffee would have gone someway towards an apology. The food was excellent, but at top notch prices the service should have matched.

Mrs Smith was working that evening so I would have hoped that with her experience, even if mistakes were made she would have spotted the diners that all got seated late (there were a few) and attempted to try and smooth things over.

Hence we won't be dining there again for sometime - very disappointing.

P Waddingham - 2nd October 2010

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Having booked a table for 9PM we were taken to our table at 9:50PM.

We were nearly ready to walk out without eating. We had ordered our meal and asked for a wine menu, which never materialised. Fishcake starters were bland and unseasoned. As a result of sitting down later than expected and complaining about the fact, we feel our meal was served rather too quickly which totally spoiled our evening. Yes we could have asked for more time between courses but it was far too late for us to eat by this time.

The atmosphere was too noisy and the tables were cramped together.

This is not the first visit to Artisan but it will be the last.

We were offered coffee free of charge but all in all we will not be returning.