Latest reviews in Windsor, United Kingdom

The Chocolate Theatre Co Ltd - Favourite place by nihonbob

nihonbob — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:36:38 +0000

Review by nihonbob

Rating: 4.00

I have been a regular for coffee and cake for more than ten years. Run so well it is hard to believe that it is in the UK. Service is instant, coffee always piping hot and, on a sunny day, it is a lovely place to sit at the end of Eton Bridge and watch the world go by.I have been a regular for coffee and cake for more than ten years. Run so well it is hard to believe that it is in the UK. Service is instant, coffee always piping hot and, on a sunny day, it is a lovely place to sit at the end of Eton Bridge and watch the world go by.

Bistro Avanti - Avanti Bistro Bar Café by Jewels

Jewels — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:13:55 +0000

Review by Jewels

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 01753 866338

Tags: breakfast, afternoon tea, italian and british

This is a really great place. Food is good, portions are generous and also affordable. They serve Italian and Britsh food. My family and I went there for a full english breakfast (one of the best we've eaten) and went back for dinner later in the week. We had the homemade steak and ale pie which was really good.

The staff were friendly. Its situated in the middle of Peascod Street and we could watch windsor walk by.This is a really great place. Food is good, portions are generous and also affordable. They serve Italian and Britsh food. My family and I went there for a full english breakfast (one of the best we've eaten) and went back for dinner later in the week. We had the homemade steak and ale pie which was really good.

The staff were friendly. Its situated in the middle of Peascod Street and we could watch windsor walk by.

Papa G's - Tasty Food by Andy78

Andy78 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:14:15 +0000

Review by Andy78

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 01753 867 900

Went to Vanilla and Indigo Nightclub in the Arches in Windsor on Saturday Night. Went to this Kebab place that actually had a great variety on their menu. Tried the Birthday Burger with large Fries and that was excellent value. Tasty food after a gud nite out. Brilliant thing is that they do a really late night delivery as well.. well recommend it.Went to Vanilla and Indigo Nightclub in the Arches in Windsor on Saturday Night. Went to this Kebab place that actually had a great variety on their menu. Tried the Birthday Burger with large Fries and that was excellent value. Tasty food after a gud nite out. Brilliant thing is that they do a really late night delivery as well.. well recommend it.

Caffe Nero - No by jonesi

jonesi — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:35:46 +0000

Review by jonesi

Rating: 3.00

Tags: cosy, quick bite, average brew

The coffee here is not strong or good, its burnt. The dispence time is less than 10 seconds. The food was ok if a bit pricy. The staff are good but insificiant, only two over a busy lunch. Though the place is warn in winter.The coffee here is not strong or good, its burnt. The dispence time is less than 10 seconds. The food was ok if a bit pricy. The staff are good but insificiant, only two over a busy lunch. Though the place is warn in winter.

Cinnamon Cafe - Great Coffee by jonesi

jonesi — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:13:00 +0000

Review by jonesi

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 01753 857879

Tags: amazing brew, cultured, lively

At last, a decent cup of coffee outside central London. Has quite a few opportunities to stop of in Windsor and this place makes it worth while. The service is friendly; the staff are fast and plentiful. There are normally eight people working every time I go there. Try the bacon buttie, or the cream tea. But try the coffee flat white double shot. The best I have had outside Monmouth.At last, a decent cup of coffee outside central London. Has quite a few opportunities to stop of in Windsor and this place makes it worth while. The service is friendly; the staff are fast and plentiful. There are normally eight people working every time I go there. Try the bacon buttie, or the cream tea. But try the coffee flat white double shot. The best I have had outside Monmouth.

Snappy Snaps - DONT USE THIS PLACE! by lohanette

lohanette — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:33:04 +0000

Review by lohanette

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 01753 855020

Tags: photo lab

I normally travel to London to get my films processed but thought i'd try Snappy snaps windsor as it was nearer.
I wish I didnt.
The negs came back with finger prints all over them, scratches and a white powder.
The prints had the marks from negs enlarged on every print.
When I asked why there are marks on negs I was told its a fault with the film.
Kodak professional film dont have faults.
I said so wheres the finger prints on negs come from, she said its when she was handling film.
I asked for a refund but was told no as its not the labs fault.
I asked before I got my film processed how much it would be.
I asked for process colour neg and scan to CD.
I was told Â£1.99 per picture!
36 exp=Â£72!
I was then told 25p per print then 35p.
Dont trust these people as they dont have a clue about film processing or how to handle films.I normally travel to London to get my films processed but thought i'd try Snappy snaps windsor as it was nearer.
I wish I didnt.
The negs came back with finger prints all over them, scratches and a white powder.
The prints had the marks from negs enlarged on every print.
When I asked why there are marks on negs I was told its a fault with the film.
Kodak professional film dont have faults.
I said so wheres the finger prints on negs come from, she said its when she was handling film.
I asked for a refund but was told no as its not the labs fault.
I asked before I got my film processed how much it would be.
I asked for process colour neg and scan to CD.
I was told Â£1.99 per picture!
36 exp=Â£72!
I was then told 25p per print then 35p.
Dont trust these people as they dont have a clue about film processing or how to handle films.

Camden Food Company - by taryneast

taryneast — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:42:23 +0000

Review by taryneast

Rating: 2.00They may be fair-trade, but the coffee was bitter and boring :( sorry - i just didn't like it.They may be fair-trade, but the coffee was bitter and boring :( sorry - i just didn't like it.

Costa - by taryneast

taryneast — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:35:12 +0000

Review by taryneast

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 01753 855039

Small, but friendly. Just like all Costa coffee - they do a pretty decent coffee - though I find their lattes a little milky - I prefer two shots in mine and ask for that. Their baristas are usually quite well trained, and I don't ever get a bitter coffee - though I've noticed them sometimes reuse milk that's been heated once - which means it isn't always stretched as well as possible. :P

But it's usually pretty good, as is their hot chocolate (try it with a chocolate stick) and I just *love* their raspberry and almond bake :)Small, but friendly. Just like all Costa coffee - they do a pretty decent coffee - though I find their lattes a little milky - I prefer two shots in mine and ask for that. Their baristas are usually quite well trained, and I don't ever get a bitter coffee - though I've noticed them sometimes reuse milk that's been heated once - which means it isn't always stretched as well as possible. :P

But it's usually pretty good, as is their hot chocolate (try it with a chocolate stick) and I just *love* their raspberry and almond bake :)

The Binoy - by rubbish576

rubbish576 — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:45:40 +0000

Review by rubbish576

Rating: 1.00

Tags: crap

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Vectra Windows Trade - by happyrater

happyrater — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:58:58 +0000

Review by happyrater

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 01753 842344

These people trade under a company name that has been established in Old windsor for nearly a decade. Yet while operting from the same address with the same number, web site and staff refuse to honour gurentees given to existiing customers as they claim to be a new company. When questioned the manager became offensive and rude. Do not use as you will get ripped off.These people trade under a company name that has been established in Old windsor for nearly a decade. Yet while operting from the same address with the same number, web site and staff refuse to honour gurentees given to existiing customers as they claim to be a new company. When questioned the manager became offensive and rude. Do not use as you will get ripped off.

Mamma Mia - Small portions by rhoobarb

rhoobarb — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:50:22 +0000

Review by rhoobarb

Rating: 2.00

Tags: small portions

Nice ice cream,shame about the size - gone in a few mouthfuls.Nice ice cream,shame about the size - gone in a few mouthfuls.

West Cornwall Pasty Co - Pasties are good and these guys do them well by taryneast

taryneast — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:58:18 +0000

Review by taryneast

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 01753 833448

Tags: quick bite

There's a reason these guys are popular - they do their pasties well. you don't go for ambiance or for a sit-down meal, just for good, quick, yummy food.There's a reason these guys are popular - they do their pasties well. you don't go for ambiance or for a sit-down meal, just for good, quick, yummy food.

Puccinos - Lovely place for lunch by taryneast

taryneast — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:52:56 +0000

Review by taryneast

Rating: 4.00

Tags: cosy, quick bite, quiet & relaxed

Lovely little place tucked away next to one of the tiny pathways leading out of Peascod street. The streetfront looks like there's only a few tables, but sidle past the front bar and there's a whole restaurant tucked away.

There's lots of light, so if you're a lunchtime book-reader like me you'll have plenty to see by while you down a really delicious pasta and/or dessert. I've tried their soup as well as pasta, and had a lovely crumble as well and it was consistently yummy :)

Good food, reasonable prices and nice ambiance.Lovely little place tucked away next to one of the tiny pathways leading out of Peascod street. The streetfront looks like there's only a few tables, but sidle past the front bar and there's a whole restaurant tucked away.

There's lots of light, so if you're a lunchtime book-reader like me you'll have plenty to see by while you down a really delicious pasta and/or dessert. I've tried their soup as well as pasta, and had a lovely crumble as well and it was consistently yummy :)

Good food, reasonable prices and nice ambiance.

Brown Bag - by taryneast

taryneast — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:48:24 +0000

Review by taryneast

Rating: 3.00Nice place to get a quick, cheap lunch in Windsor. Little sandwiches and soup that they ill heat for you, and a few rickety tables out front.Nice place to get a quick, cheap lunch in Windsor. Little sandwiches and soup that they ill heat for you, and a few rickety tables out front.

The Crooked House - BIG DISSAPOINTMENT by royalholloway

royalholloway — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:29:34 +0000

Review by royalholloway

Rating: 1.00My friends and I were really looking forward to a lunch in Windor's famous Crooked House. However I must say that we were all extremely disappointed and we will not be returning. We were welcomed by an unprofessional waitress that didn't seem to know what was going on. This was reflected by her poor service as she did not understand what we ordered and forgot to bring us scones, and in additon put mushrooms in my meal after I had clearly stated that I was allergic to them.
The room was a fridge and all of our food was decorated with butter in foil wrappers that looked like garbage. The toast that comes with the English Breakfast is like eating a news paper.
The scones that costed us around £4 per piece where cold and the served with processed jam and tesco clotted cream.
The venue does not have a toilet so you have to go to the public one across the road if you require to use one.
In addition one of our friend's salad had tomatoes that tasted off, and I suffered from a mild case of gastro interitis a few hours after eating there.
Overall, having eaten in many restaurants around London, I think that this place is a disgrace and a complete waste of money. I do not advise anyone to go to this overpriced scam of a tea room, if you want to experience a more authentic British cuisine go to Fortnum and Masons in London as it does quite a better job for a similar price.My friends and I were really looking forward to a lunch in Windor's famous Crooked House. However I must say that we were all extremely disappointed and we will not be returning. We were welcomed by an unprofessional waitress that didn't seem to know what was going on. This was reflected by her poor service as she did not understand what we ordered and forgot to bring us scones, and in additon put mushrooms in my meal after I had clearly stated that I was allergic to them.
The room was a fridge and all of our food was decorated with butter in foil wrappers that looked like garbage. The toast that comes with the English Breakfast is like eating a news paper.
The scones that costed us around £4 per piece where cold and the served with processed jam and tesco clotted cream.
The venue does not have a toilet so you have to go to the public one across the road if you require to use one.
In addition one of our friend's salad had tomatoes that tasted off, and I suffered from a mild case of gastro interitis a few hours after eating there.
Overall, having eaten in many restaurants around London, I think that this place is a disgrace and a complete waste of money. I do not advise anyone to go to this overpriced scam of a tea room, if you want to experience a more authentic British cuisine go to Fortnum and Masons in London as it does quite a better job for a similar price.

Mango Lounge - Fabulous food and service by janetcross

janetcross — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:46:02 +0000

Review by janetcross

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 01753 855576

Tags: indian, thai, good value

I had a fantastic lunch at the Mango Lounge in Windsor yesterday. They closed at 2:30pm but left us to sit happily until gone 5 drinking coffee and chatting and even offered us a free drink at the end.
The food was well presented and very tastey. I opted for one of their Thai dishes and my friend had an Indian curry.
I'd recomend the Thai curry and the Thai fishcakes.
Highly recommend them. They are lovely and nothing is too much.I had a fantastic lunch at the Mango Lounge in Windsor yesterday. They closed at 2:30pm but left us to sit happily until gone 5 drinking coffee and chatting and even offered us a free drink at the end.
The food was well presented and very tastey. I opted for one of their Thai dishes and my friend had an Indian curry.
I'd recomend the Thai curry and the Thai fishcakes.
Highly recommend them. They are lovely and nothing is too much.

Prince Albert - Great place by martynandwendy

martynandwendy — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:06:57 +0000

Review by martynandwendy

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 01753 864788

Tags: independent pub, traditional pub, beer garden

what a great place to eat,drink and stay.Have stayed here a couple of times, the rooms are clean and tidy, the food is out of this world and the bar is buzzing. Will be back soon.what a great place to eat,drink and stay.Have stayed here a couple of times, the rooms are clean and tidy, the food is out of this world and the bar is buzzing. Will be back soon.

Domino's Pizza - Fab pizza! by spaceraider69

spaceraider69 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:30:13 +0000

Review by spaceraider69

Rating: 5.00

Tags: bargain

I really do love Domino's pizza. Yes, i may be a huge couch potato but i know my food! This isn't the type of pizza you will get at a restaurant. With those, you will get a thin crust, various delicious toppings but ultimately you feel a little hard done by. Domino's however, is the place to get pizza when you are having a night in on your own and you want to slob out and stuff your face! Alternatively its also great for when friends come round, they do loads of different types and different crusts too. Delivery is ultra fast and it reaches you as hot as if it just came out the oven!I really do love Domino's pizza. Yes, i may be a huge couch potato but i know my food! This isn't the type of pizza you will get at a restaurant. With those, you will get a thin crust, various delicious toppings but ultimately you feel a little hard done by. Domino's however, is the place to get pizza when you are having a night in on your own and you want to slob out and stuff your face! Alternatively its also great for when friends come round, they do loads of different types and different crusts too. Delivery is ultra fast and it reaches you as hot as if it just came out the oven!

Carluccio's - Not too bad by spaceraider69

spaceraider69 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:11:58 +0000

Review by spaceraider69

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 01753 852019

Tags: italian, jazz, lively

I have to say, i haven't experienced the jazz nights - do they still do them? Don't know. I also don't know whether they have changed the chef's here. When we first started going we used to get loads of food, especially with the breakfasts. They were delicious! I always had the eggs and pancetta. However for quite a while now, the portion sizes have been vastly reduced, ridiculously so and yet the prices haven't reduced either. I don't see the point in paying Â£6 for a breakfast which leaves you hungry! The coffee is really nice though however issues with the food mean i'm not going back.I have to say, i haven't experienced the jazz nights - do they still do them? Don't know. I also don't know whether they have changed the chef's here. When we first started going we used to get loads of food, especially with the breakfasts. They were delicious! I always had the eggs and pancetta. However for quite a while now, the portion sizes have been vastly reduced, ridiculously so and yet the prices haven't reduced either. I don't see the point in paying Â£6 for a breakfast which leaves you hungry! The coffee is really nice though however issues with the food mean i'm not going back.

British Raj - Its ok by spaceraider69

spaceraider69 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:06:01 +0000

Review by spaceraider69

Rating: 3.00

Tags: indian, expensive, pretentious

I have to say that i agree with kittendothroar. I had heard lots of people raving about the British Raj, saying it was fantastic, that the food was delicious and the service amazing. I don't know whether it was an off night when i went, but i didn't experience something that wonderful. Don't get me wrong, its not too bad, its just that its not that good either. The service was a little slow, and not overly friendly. The menu does have all the usual indian meals and there is lots of choice though. Vegetarians are well catered for with indian food. The food tasted ok, nothing more, just ok. Prices were a little expensive for my likingI have to say that i agree with kittendothroar. I had heard lots of people raving about the British Raj, saying it was fantastic, that the food was delicious and the service amazing. I don't know whether it was an off night when i went, but i didn't experience something that wonderful. Don't get me wrong, its not too bad, its just that its not that good either. The service was a little slow, and not overly friendly. The menu does have all the usual indian meals and there is lots of choice though. Vegetarians are well catered for with indian food. The food tasted ok, nothing more, just ok. Prices were a little expensive for my liking