Sheffield Restaurant Reviews (Page 43)

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Island Pot (Heeley) - Marsha - 12th August 2008

Please note: this restaurant is no longer trading.

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I have ordered Caribbean takeaway in Sheffield numerous times and Island Pot Caribbean takeaway always have hot, fresh and tasty food. The meat is well seasoned and the rice and peas fresh.

The service is quick and efficient and the staff are always pleasant. The shop has a nice atmosphere and is always clean. I would recommend it to anyone in the Sheffield area that would like to taste authentic Caribbean cuisine. My favourite is their spicy jerk chicken, curried goat and rice and peas.

Aagrah (City Centre) - Jason Hurt - 10th August 2008

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Very poor service. We waited for over an hour for a table that was booked last night and had to leave with no food.

Cubana (City Centre) - Ian Gilroy - 10th August 2008

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Saturday the 9th of August 2008 was the second time I had been to the Tapas restaurant, Cubana. We arrived at about quarter past six and asked for a table for three, which was met with a furrowed brow from our waiter as we did not have a reservation.

Fair enough, I thought as I'd imagine most people would make reservations around the seven o'clock mark. He said would be okay but he would need the table back in an hour. Again, I thought that's fair enough as we would be finished by then and thought no more of it.

We ordered the set menus, which were on an early bird deal until 6:30PM at a reasonable price with a good variety of dishes. The food arrived at a steady pace with plates soon flooding the table, eyes bright like a childhood Christmas morning with Transformers following Scalextrics.

The set menu provided a good mix of dishes as I mentioned consisting of mainly safe bets like the giant meatballs, Chorizo, a nice omelette/frittata and a delicious chicken and sweet potato dish in a creamy white wine sauce. Personally, I would have liked to have seen some more seafood as we only had the prawns in the filo pastry but that's the set menu I suppose.

We drank San Miguel on draught with a good amount of bread and tapenade to accompany the meal to give your taste buds natural breaks between each little meal. Towards the end of the feast, we noticed our Patatas Bravas had not arrived. We chased these up with the waitress and received them promptly.

Feeling full but not overly so, (a great achievement considering the amount of food consumed) we decided against a desert and asked for the bill. Finishing our drinks, I wondered how we were doing time wise with the gentleman wanting his table back. The waitress collected our payment and we sat waiting for our change to arrive.

We sat and waited for around ten minutes. During this time, the gentleman who showed us to our table buzzed around frequently, shouting across us to the waitress in Spanish and gesticulating, not in the most subtle way possible, at our table.

After this happened a few times, we felt quite uncomfortable and told the gentleman that actually, we were waiting on them for our change. The waitress half apologised for the "mix-up", coming back quickly with our change which must have been sat around doing nothing.

This was at a time when the restaurant was about 3/4 full with quite a few people like ourselves about ready to leave, not exactly peak time. We quickly debated about a tip when I let my manners get the better of me and left 10%, which on reflection I probably regret.

On the whole, great food with a good menu but a few things that would be pretty easy for the restaurant (i.e. service issues/good manners) to sort out quite soured the experience for me, which is a real shame. I'd probably think twice about going again as there is a lot of choice for Tapas places.

Seasons Bistro (Sharrow) - Moira Brimacombe - 5th August 2008

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Excellent food, a pleasant relaxed atmosphere with music that doesn't intrude, and prices that are reasonable. Highly recommended.

() - Craig - 31st July 2008

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Went with my partner Saturday night (27/07/2008) and both had excellent meals, along with great service. We have been numerous times and have never been disappointed.

() - Julien Murzi - 29th July 2008

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The food is fresh. But: if you like cream in your fish soup; if you like sausages in your (overcooked) tuna; if you like some cod with your butter; well, this is the place to go.

Nothing to do with a real fish restaurant. Fresh fish is not enough!

Zeenat (Attercliffe) - Kashaf Hussain - 29th July 2008

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Had a great meal at Zeenat last weekend. The staff were excellent, finding a large party a table with short notice.

The place looks amazing. The colour scheme and the lighting really set the mood.

We had a variety of dishes, including English dishes and every one agreed the food was superb. I had mine done apna style (traditional) and could not fault it. One of the waters mentioned that they will have more apna style dishes on their new menu. Can't wait!

El Paso (City Centre) - Jane Spencer - 26th July 2008

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My friends took me here for my birthday party after reading several good reviews and it was really good! We all had a great time. The food tasted authentic, as were the cocktails. Definitely worth a visit. I actually thought it was good value for money as well.

They also embarrassed me greatly after the meal with a birthday song and I had to drink a flaming sambuca. We had a disco in the function room afterwards.

We will be back again.

Vito's Italian Restaurant (Walkley) - Robert Collier - 24th July 2008

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I am a retired Director of a Swiss based multi-national. I have eaten at all of the world's top restaurants, however Vito's took my breath away.

The un-assuming exterior hid a gastronomic delight. The staff were so friendly that I felt as if I was saying good-bye to good friend when I left! I started with the Antipasta, which was excellent & sufficient for me to share with my wife and son. I followed this with a sliced fillet steak (au rucola), a traditional Italian dish served with rocket salad and grated parmesan, with vegetables to complement (superb).

The wine list was exceptional (check the last page) and the wine was amongst the best I have ever sampled. The desserts were, according to my family, heavenly. And the bill was very reasonable. It was my son's graduation dinner (his choice) and absolutely amongst the best meals my family and I have ever had. Why is it not more famous? A truly hidden jewel.

Seasons Bistro (Sharrow) - Tony Plant - 22nd July 2008

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Date of visit Thursday 17 July.

Our party of four had a wonderful evening in pleasant surroundings with exceptional food and service.

The warm bread, olives and dressing were a delicious prelude to the following courses. The seafood parcel starter was crisp and flavoursome, the sea bass main was cooked to perfection with a plentiful supply of seasonal vegetables.

Profiteroles with warm chocolate sauce and a white chocolate and raspberry brule were shared between four as our appetites were already more than satisfied.

The house white complimented the delicate flavours and with coffee to round of the evening I was amazed to receive a bill for less than £90. Seasons is a restaurant that I will return to very soon, congratulations to the staff and owners for a marvellous dining experience.

UK Mama African Restaurant (Broomhill) - Janine Chapman - 22nd July 2008

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I could not agree more with Alex Davis. This is the worst 'restaurant' I've ever been to in my life. The entire experience was a complete shambles from start to finish.

I went with a party of 6 quite a while ago. We were the only ones in the restaurant (unsurprising, as it turned out) yet we waited over an hour for our meals. When the food finally arrived the two vegetarians among us were presented with a plate of lumpy meat in gravy that could easily have been mistaken for a can of Pedigree Chum. Incredibly, the breathtakingly incompetent waiter insisted we had ordered it and we had to argue to get them replaced!

In short, everyone in the party thought the meals were disgusting, the service was hideous and the place was dirty. I would not go back to this restaurant if they paid me and to be frank I can't believe they have managed to stay in business. Keep well away!

Sakushi (City Centre) - Trudi Gehring - 15th July 2008

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I went to Sakushi on Saturday night with 5 friends, keen to try out the new sushi bar on Campo Lane. It has a conveyor belt but I had heard correctly that they also took orders so that we could share hot noodles alongside the little plates of fishy nibbles.

We had some delightful sashimi, outstanding udon noodles, astonishingly good tofu (I usually hate the stuff but number 55 is amazing and was recommended by our knowledgeable and enthusiastic waiter) and some unfortunately average makis. The plates are colour coded and priced individually and we got through about 40 of them.

Including two deserts, several beers, some saki and a perfectly acceptable bottle of house white our total bill was approximately £30 per head. Considering the amount and variety we had eaten we thought that was very reasonable.

It was, however, almost entirely empty - please visit this lovely little restaurant, it would be such a shame for it to close down!

Zeenat (Attercliffe) - Caroline Taylor - 13th July 2008

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I've been to this restaurant a few times now and I've got to say it's the best Indian restaurant I've been to. The food is lovely, the service is great, and the staff are really friendly.

I've been with the girls on nights out and had a really good time and I've also been a few times with my partner and find it a really nice setting for a romantic meal. The atmosphere is great, and since they have refurbished it it's even nicer than before! The new tables are wide enough to give you plenty of room instead of feeling all huddled together, the way its all set out gives you a feeling of privacy.

I also like the way the bar area is separate and you can sit comfortably and enjoy your drink. I try and have different dishes when I go and I haven't tried anything that I haven't enjoyed and found really tasty!

The buffet on a Monday is fab, it gives you the chance to try different dishes. I really recommend you try it!

Mill House (Drakehouse) - Ken Moody - 12th July 2008

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The salmon and herb fish cakes were super, the apple pie great, custard, hot and runny, yum yum!

Pepsi for the wife and a pint for me £12. You cannot beat that surely.

The pub is a lot better without the play area and it shows by the amount of people there.

Felicini (Hunters Bar) - Robert Savage - 12th July 2008

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Visited on 9th July 2008 and found the food good but somewhat expensive.

Interesting modern surroundings and busy which I never find a good excuse for slow service!

Ordered a steak and was charged £3 extra for the chips although some items came with the chips i.e. moules.

However, the crunch came when the bill included 55p for the mustard! Half a spoon maybe. Chips were poor, mainly skins not much potato. I spent over £50 so did not leave a tip because of slow service and I thought the charge for the chips and mustard more than compensated.

Long time before I visit again.

El Paso (City Centre) - Sarah Broomfield - 4th July 2008

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What a great find!

My boyfriend and I were really looking forward to going to this place, as when we'd passed by it previously, it looked like a fun place with good food.

The starter nachos was a good way to kick-off, and I'd suggest that one portion is definitely enough for two. The main course was highly exceptional, a real treat. The chicken fajitas were the best I've ever tasted. The tender chicken was accompanied by fantastic sizzling onions and peppers and delicious guacamole, salsa, chopped vegetables and bean sauce. My advice is to include a little bit of everything in your fajita bread. My partner chose chimichanga and we both remarked at the excellent quality. The quantity is ideal.

I recommend you go in starving and you'll stand a good chance of finishing!

There was a disco on upstairs but as there were only two of us so we gave it a miss.

Robin Hood (Millhouses) - Gill Williams - 4th July 2008

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Although I wasn't expecting excellence at this pub / restaurant I certainly didn't expect the quality to be as poor as it was. The food was awful, I ordered the ciabatta with cheese garlic bread - it arrived black, the waiter who bought it over could visibly see it was totally black and burnt, but still served it.

I had the steak, which was average but the chips where cold and soggy. My husband's cottage pie was awful, like a puree baby food and the potato was obviously powdered. It left us feeling very nauseas and we didn't stay for desert!

Acorn Inn (Chapeltown) - Tony Plant - 30th June 2008

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The Acorn Inn is part of Greene King chain and uses their main menu, but is one of the best I have visited.

There is normal pub environment and a large conservatory, which is very nice on a summer evening.

The menu is varied with a wide choice at very good prices and there is also a specials menu.

The quantity and quality of the food was very good and the service quick and efficient by the speedy staff. Five adults dined out and had two courses each including drinks for £58. Excellent value and I will be calling again.

Walnut Club (Hathersage) - A Moran - 29th June 2008

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Booked at the Walnut Club for a meal for a party of 7 for our golden wedding anniversary expecting it to be a lovely experience. The service and food were very disappointing. We complained but the manager was very defensive. We will never go back.

Cricket Inn (Totley) - Tony Plant - 17th June 2008

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Read good reviews but a very disappointing experience.

Pub split in two parts, one part with large central table and smaller perimeter table - great if you like noisy, badly behaved kids as part of your dining experience. The other side full of cramped tables and fast paced waiters.

Sheffield fish cake starter served on a big square plate, which is fine if the tables are sized to accommodate them. For a lesson in fish cakes try my local chippy, it's not hard to deep fry 2 potato slices in batter with a fish filling and get the fish moist but cooked and the potato fluffy and cooked.

Steak and kidney pie served on a chopping board with a pot of mushy peas and 3 very crispy roast potatoes. Steak was a fatty, kidney absent and crust overdone. Gravy very nice.

Towards the end of the meal the pub and adjacent tables were overrun with guys who had been out running on the moor. I don't like sharing elbow personal space with loud, sweaty types in tracksuits and shorts.

If you like the idea of average pub grub at premium prices in a room full of ill behaved brats and noisy sweaty "athletes" then this is the place for you.

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