I know it says Bath but we were in Bath and Jamie's was on my list and I presume its the same in Bristol too!!
The place was heaving for 12.20 on a Thursday lunch but luckily it was a big place so it didn't seem crowded, everything is on different levels which is nice.
The staff were very attentive and got nothing wrong they were very friendly and laid back too which was great!
The food was very very nice, proper Italian (reminded me of food I had in San Gim in Italy). I had a meat plank to start which was small but had very good meat and cheese on it, Andy had squid and it was the best he's had.
Mains were Very good Andy had meatball carbonara Rome style which was little meatballs and a fresh less heavy sauce which was good, I had Osso Bucco (Veal shin) and polenta, the polenta was quite tasteless but the sauce was amazing with fried capers which tasted even more amazing! the veal was perfect, very soft and full of flavor. After 2 courses we had enough room for pudding and they made up for small starters, Andy had a very lemony ricotta cheesecake which was sooo rich but good, I had peach and almond tart (frangipane) which is one of my faves and it was huge!!! and Very delicious!
All in all good, but quite slow (we were there 2 hours) and just edging on the expensive side but good none the less.
FOOD: 8.5/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 8.5/10
PRICE: 7/10
Friday, 21 October 2011
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Moreish - Chandos Road - Redland - Saturday Lunch.
This like all the rest will be from now on a 'We want to go to eat lets see what the list says' moment which was great.
I must admit i find it kinda exciting in a sad way!
OK, so we decided on Moreish as Andy had heard good thing about it too.
The place was not what I was expecting, it had a decking area which would be nice for summer drinks and the inside was small but warm and homely and the staff were really friendly.
The menu is good, it offers brunch and salads/sandwiches but we went for the 2 courses for £11.50 which is a very good price. I had ribs jacket and coleslaw, Andy had fish and chips. The only bad thing was my ribs weren't very meaty but the sauce was excellent. For pudding I had Plum Pain Purdue (stewed plums on french toast) which was delicious and Andy had cheese.
The food was nice however the thing that let it down was it took a long time to come, we were there nearly 2 hours and it wasn't busy. I didn't feel I was waiting but if you want a quick bite maybe not the place.
FOOD: 7/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 7/10
AMBIENCE: 7/10
PRICE: 8/10
I must admit i find it kinda exciting in a sad way!
OK, so we decided on Moreish as Andy had heard good thing about it too.
The place was not what I was expecting, it had a decking area which would be nice for summer drinks and the inside was small but warm and homely and the staff were really friendly.
The menu is good, it offers brunch and salads/sandwiches but we went for the 2 courses for £11.50 which is a very good price. I had ribs jacket and coleslaw, Andy had fish and chips. The only bad thing was my ribs weren't very meaty but the sauce was excellent. For pudding I had Plum Pain Purdue (stewed plums on french toast) which was delicious and Andy had cheese.
The food was nice however the thing that let it down was it took a long time to come, we were there nearly 2 hours and it wasn't busy. I didn't feel I was waiting but if you want a quick bite maybe not the place.
FOOD: 7/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 7/10
AMBIENCE: 7/10
PRICE: 8/10
The Apple - Welsh Back - Centre - Lunch
Went for a casual Saturday lunch and was very surprised how much I liked it.
The Apple only do ploughman's which compliment the cider perfectly, you can choose from set ones or build your own.
The portions are very generous especially the set ones with lots of bread and biscuits to go with your cheese or ham or whatever!
It was busy on the dockside but we managed to get a table on the boat which was nice, the staff were polite and prompt and dealt with the crazy ordering/queuing system.
Was lovely sitting watching the world go buy with cheese and cider, very lovely indeed.
FOOD: 6/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 6/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 8/10
The Apple only do ploughman's which compliment the cider perfectly, you can choose from set ones or build your own.
The portions are very generous especially the set ones with lots of bread and biscuits to go with your cheese or ham or whatever!
It was busy on the dockside but we managed to get a table on the boat which was nice, the staff were polite and prompt and dealt with the crazy ordering/queuing system.
Was lovely sitting watching the world go buy with cheese and cider, very lovely indeed.
FOOD: 6/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 6/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 8/10
The Picture House East - Whiteladies Road - Cotham - Lunch
Mum and Dad came up to visit and after the Wellington (first choice for Sunday lunch that day) was full of rugby people we decided on (using the list) on The Picture House East.
I have always wanted to go here since it opened and it was worth the wait. The venue is nice, and considering it was midday Sunday not too busy (they also have an upstairs), the front of house was very attentive and when we were taking forever to choose from the menu (small but all tasty) they did not tut/huff at us. Finally went for Steak Bavette and chips which had the most amazing sauce, rich and complimented the meat perfectly. Dad had the roast which was lovely too and Andy's thin chips with his fish were the star. I could have easily have eaten mine twice (not tiny but not massive either).
Was good value too especially if your having more than one course.
FOOD: 9/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 7/10
PRICE: 8/10
I have always wanted to go here since it opened and it was worth the wait. The venue is nice, and considering it was midday Sunday not too busy (they also have an upstairs), the front of house was very attentive and when we were taking forever to choose from the menu (small but all tasty) they did not tut/huff at us. Finally went for Steak Bavette and chips which had the most amazing sauce, rich and complimented the meat perfectly. Dad had the roast which was lovely too and Andy's thin chips with his fish were the star. I could have easily have eaten mine twice (not tiny but not massive either).
Was good value too especially if your having more than one course.
FOOD: 9/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 7/10
PRICE: 8/10
Graze Bar and Grill - Queens Square - Centre - Dinner
My turn to take Andy for his Birthday...
I chose Graze, a Bath ales gastro pub and it did not disappoint!
The venue is nice, set out more like a pub than restaurant which is odd as most people were eating but it made it very relaxed which was great.
We both had scallops to start then I had faggots and mash and Andy had steak. The scallops were lush, perfectly cooked and good size. My faggots were very rich and delicious and the gravy was excellent, i had to swap my mash for Andy's chips though as it was too smooth for me, but he loved it! His steak was the best steak we have ever tried, it was fantastic, better than the cowshed (and cheaper), it had a sauce which complimented it perfectly!
We squeezed in homemade ice cream for pudding which was out of this world!
Really loved it here and will no doubt return!
FOOD: 10/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 7/10
I chose Graze, a Bath ales gastro pub and it did not disappoint!
The venue is nice, set out more like a pub than restaurant which is odd as most people were eating but it made it very relaxed which was great.
We both had scallops to start then I had faggots and mash and Andy had steak. The scallops were lush, perfectly cooked and good size. My faggots were very rich and delicious and the gravy was excellent, i had to swap my mash for Andy's chips though as it was too smooth for me, but he loved it! His steak was the best steak we have ever tried, it was fantastic, better than the cowshed (and cheaper), it had a sauce which complimented it perfectly!
We squeezed in homemade ice cream for pudding which was out of this world!
Really loved it here and will no doubt return!
FOOD: 10/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 7/10
The Cowshed - Whiteladies Road - Cotham - Dinner
Andy took me here for my birthday (which is difficult as its the 27th of December) however my like for the place started even before I knew where I was going as Andy said they would not open unless they could get fresh produce...mega brownie point in my book!
Luckily they could so we went! The venue is lovely, really warm and welcoming which big tables and low lighting. The staff were attentive and friendly and made us feel very welcome.
I had game terrine and steak and Andy had lobster ravioli and steak..you have to have steak he he. The food was great, perfectly cooked the steak was melt in your mouth and we were so full pudding was no option sadly but we left with a lovely warm feeling!
The only issue is its really (for us) a treat place as it is expensive, which I don't mind as the food is great and well sourced but its not an every day type place. I want to have a Sunday roast there at some point!!
FOOD: 8/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE:8 /10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 5/10
Luckily they could so we went! The venue is lovely, really warm and welcoming which big tables and low lighting. The staff were attentive and friendly and made us feel very welcome.
I had game terrine and steak and Andy had lobster ravioli and steak..you have to have steak he he. The food was great, perfectly cooked the steak was melt in your mouth and we were so full pudding was no option sadly but we left with a lovely warm feeling!
The only issue is its really (for us) a treat place as it is expensive, which I don't mind as the food is great and well sourced but its not an every day type place. I want to have a Sunday roast there at some point!!
FOOD: 8/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE:8 /10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 5/10
Kohi Noor - Black Boy Hill - Redland - Dinner
This place is a gem, most probably walk past it and don't know it's there, which to be honest is fine by me as its the best curry in Bristol!
It has very low lighting and every time i have been its been pretty quiet. The service is prompt and not too in your face if your the only ones in there which is nice. One thing which is great and you don't really think about is the tables are massive...which makes sense when you have at least 2 dishes each.
The food is nothing like any other Indian ever, it only has a few of the 'normal' dishes with the rest focusing on specials or their region and its all amazing! You can adjust the spice level, sauciness and ask for specials if you like. The meat is always perfect, not chewy or tiny and everything else is great too.
Personal faves are Garlic Chilli Chicken and Ghost Gazala (excuse spelling) both spicy but that how i like it!
FOOD: 10/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 6/10
It has very low lighting and every time i have been its been pretty quiet. The service is prompt and not too in your face if your the only ones in there which is nice. One thing which is great and you don't really think about is the tables are massive...which makes sense when you have at least 2 dishes each.
The food is nothing like any other Indian ever, it only has a few of the 'normal' dishes with the rest focusing on specials or their region and its all amazing! You can adjust the spice level, sauciness and ask for specials if you like. The meat is always perfect, not chewy or tiny and everything else is great too.
Personal faves are Garlic Chilli Chicken and Ghost Gazala (excuse spelling) both spicy but that how i like it!
FOOD: 10/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 6/10
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