Ate here for the first time. Wasn't really sure what to expect...... not sure I'd go back again as a first choice. The restaurant is very small and basically just the back room to a pub. Not much of an atmosphere. The lady behind the bar needs more training as she asked if Shiraz was white or red wine. The... More

The early bird deal is excellent value for money (£13.95 for 2 courses) and the food was superb! French bistro feel (It is no longer an Italian). Beautiful halibut and seafood medley with tempura vegetables! Very impressed and the Malbec on the wine list was exceptional! Highly recommended.

The menu was poor, my understanding was that this was an Italian but the choice disappointing. They weren't able to cater for the children. The food quality was mediocre. The atmosphere was lacking, definitely would not go back again.

Went there for lunch. Was very quiet. Place is part pub, part restaurant. Parking in opposite pub, no problem. Wasn't expecting much. However, ciabatta sanwich was well prepared with fresh ingredients. Fresh cut chips were superb. You never get these and this is wonderful. For this alone, I have to rate them excellent. I would like to come back and... More

A pub trying to be a gastro pub and failing badly. The food we ordered was rather poorly cooked and presented. One place to avoid unless you want to waste your money.

My husband and I have visited this restaurant twice before so were aware of the parking problems, having to walk through the bar to the tables and unusual toilet location. Unfortunately what had saved this bistro before was the outstanding menu, when we visited our meals on both occasions had been delicious. This time the menu had totally changed from... More

We have had two fabulous meals here since the management changed from the Retreat Italian!! And we have booked in for a third this weekend. The Retreat is back to how it was pre 'Italian' - lovely staff, great atmosphere, the bar full of decent people. Great value for money and is an absolute must for people in the area... More

This was a disappointing night, service was shockingly slow, the starter arrived almost cold with no one around to speak to about it. Main meal was over priced and tasteless. They could not find the card machine and having waited 20 mins for the bill we lost the will to live, so paid with cash. What a waste of money

Personally I would ignore the review by ELN2012, the new management are great, you are made to feel welcome - even if you've never been in before. Vile food - i would completely refute that we went for a christmas meal on a saturday night where the restaurant was full with 2 big tables and a birthday meal. The food... More