The worst risotto ever

Rating - Overall: 2  Food: 1  Service: 1  Ambience: 4

lauraloo
Gastronome
Member since May 08
Rating: 1

14 Jul 2009

I went with a largeish work group for the bargainous set menu deal and at the Market Place you get what you pay for. Although everyone agreed the bog standard stuff like fish & chips and sausage & mash were fine I ventured for a lovely sounding broad bean and asparagus risotto...and wish I hadn't. The risotto was soggy, swimming in olive oil, overcooked and more like a savoury rice pudding - I didn't even need to taste it to tell it was bad news. In addition the asparagus hadn't been trimmed properly so I had the pleasure of chewing through woody stems.

When I sent it back, the waitress told me 'well that's how we do our risotto here' - charming. No apology. My friend also sent hers back and as she was vegetarian the only choice she now had on the set menu was a bowl of chips - which they charged her for. They also charged for an extra meal at the end of the evening which I'm sure was a mistake but annoying none the less.

My starter was seared beef on a salad - you'd expect pink/rare meat but no, little shavings of cooked through chewy meat.

It's a shame as it's a lovely building/atmosphere and does good wine/whisky and when I've ordered a la carte it's been a lot better. OK for pub grub but they're playing at fine dining.

Visited: June 16, 2009

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Ladies that lunch!

Rating - Overall: 5  Food: 5  Service: 5  Ambience: 5

sscott
Rookie Reviewer
Member since Oct 08
Rating: 1

2 Oct 2008

Luchtime meet with friends. Excellent food, efficient, friendly staff. Great vaue for money. This is my second visit and and been very pleased on both occasions. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Visited: September 30, 2008
What I ate: Chicken liver pate, steak. Both excellent.

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In the market for good foo

Rating - Overall: 4  Food: 4  Service: 5  Ambience: 4

maiday
Rookie Reviewer
Member since Sep 08
Rating: 1

17 Sep 2008

Been here a few times since it opened. Food always good as well as wine! Great selection of whisky.

Can be a little "loud" if full. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Will be going back - a lot!

Visited: September 12, 2008
What I ate: Liver and Bacon, Lemon Posset

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Great little find

Rating - Overall: 5  Food: 5  Service: 5  Ambience: 5

fifimadam
Rookie Reviewer
Member since Jun 08
Rating: 2

17 Jun 2008

I got handed a flyer for this little place and gave it a go last week. So glad I did, the pate was to die for and the lamb was very tender. Didn't have room for any dessert but elderflower rice pudding sounds worth returning for. A++++

Visited: June 13, 2008

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The Market Place - What a joy

Rating - Overall: 5  Food: 5  Service: 5  Ambience: 5

MMMMMFOOD
Rookie Reviewer
Member since Jun 08
Rating: 1

17 Jun 2008

What a little gem this place is. Fantastic food, I highly recommend the fish and chips, a great bottle of merlot for less than 15 quid and lovely service. Great value for money

Visited: June 16, 2008

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