Villandry

Food was awful and portions very small. I had the worst steak which I couldnt even eat. I dont know how any self-respecting chef could let that out of kitchen. Villandry is one of the most pathetic restaurants I have been to.
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David
2 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 0
Saturday, December 08, 2012

I visted the villandry bar and really can say nothing bad about it. I was greeted by a warm welcome and taken to a table. The service throughout my meal was warm, friendly and efficient. There was a good vibe on a busy Wednesday lunch time. I had the steak tartare to start which was seasoned perfectly while my partner went for the home made soup which was also delcious. We then spoiled ourseleves with Galloway fillet steaks. It was a really great experience and i am looking forward to trying their restaurant in the future.
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J
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, December 09, 2011

What can I say other than DON'T bother with this place. TERRIBLE all round, especially the staff. Never ever again will I step through them doors.
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0 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Saturday, September 03, 2011

Very unpleasant experience overall.

I ordered the prawn and mango salsa starter; the prawns were overcooked and chewy which is unacceptable from restaurants of this calibre. The salsa was bland - it takes a real skill to render mango and chilli bland - and the cashews strewn over the dish were so over-toasted that they were bitter.

The waiter, well, where should I begin: he stepped on my friend twice; twice he towered and leaned over me to the point I had to shift my chair to make it clear that he was too close for comfort; he snapped back to another friend who asked whether the pudding was on its way; and when he came to take our afters order, he reeked of cigarette smoke - clearly not his day. I'm struggling to think of anything redeeming of him and the service. Rushed, surly, and inattentive.

My main (haddock and prawn fishcakes) had no identifiable prawn in it, and was probably about 70% potato. Very disappointing for a dish priced upwards of £12.00.

I'd avoid as I think the competition out there regarding similarly priced restaurants offers more.
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Jason Felix
5 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, August 09, 2011

I have been a long-time customer of Villandry, and have enjoyed its uncompromising quality and taste for many years. Unfortunately, over a matter of months it has really gone down-hill, replacing all its signature recipes with lower-quality and less tasty ingredients. Working nearby, I often called in to buy a coffee and a croissant on the way to work; their pastries were regularly revered in the press for their excellent authentic taste, and although expensive, were bigger than one would get elsewhere.

Unfortunately, the pastries have now gone the way of their other recipes, and have become half the size and with less quality ingredients, but the same high price. There's not a lot of difference now, except in price, to the ones in Sainsbury next door. It's a shame when the very thing – quality – that you're known for, is compromised.
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John
5 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 4
Saturday, June 25, 2011

We visited the Villandry for lunch and the food was good, not great, just good, if overpriced. The thing that lets this place down is the surly staff.

Our waitress never smiled the whole time we were there and just took our orders with an expressionless demeanour throughout.

If the food was cheaper (dont mind paying these prices for exceptional food) and the service was good, not non existent then we would return. It needs to get its act together. It is in a prime location with a nice decor. Shame.
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Josphine
4 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 3
Friday, June 24, 2011

I have worked down the road from Villandry for five years and often get takeaway lunch from there. Increasingly however, I find their food very disappointing. Today I brought a pasta dish that was just swimming in oil, and rather bland. I wish I hadn't bothered.

Also the lady behind the counter who often serves me has such a surly demeanour, I wonder why she even works there. For the exceptionally high prices Villandry charge I would expect much, much better, especially as there are other great restaurants within a few minutes walk who actually behave as though they want my custom.
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Michaela
2 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 2
Monday, May 23, 2011

I went for dinner last night and felt I had to write this as I felt completely ripped off and terrible service!

We waited half an hour to be served and in the end had to go to the bar to order a drink which the barman then forgot, we ended up having to ask twice again just to get a drink! There was often no staff in the room in a filled restaurant, our table was dirty and had to ask for it to be cleaned. The food was ok but massively over priced. The prawns were quite pub foody and the steak was nice but served with undercooked chips and tasteless Hollandaise and a limp pile of rocket. Very basic.

I was shocked when the bill came to £60 for 2 people as we had a Taste card which gave us 50% off the food. We only had 2 drinks each a starter and main. The cheek of charging that much for such a bad dining experience. Rubbish.
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Francesca
2 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 0
Thursday, March 24, 2011

Checked the online breakfast menu and based on this went along on Sunday morning at 11am.

Menu I was given was different...I asked and was told it is a different menu on Sunday but it did not mention this on the website. Tricky as new menu was very egg based and one of the friends I went with hates eggs!

3 of us wanted granola..but were told there was none! As it is a shop too I asked if there were any packets on the shelves. Apparently not. So we chose croissants and pain au chocs instead -these were stale.

One of us wanted orange juice -again there was none.
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sara - View all reviews by this user
2 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 0
Monday, March 21, 2011

Had an excellent lunch at Villandry. The anchovy dip with crudites (really fresh); rib eye steak (clearly very good quality and cooked exactly as ordered), some indulgent aspen chips (with truffle oil and parmesan - best shared if you want to avoid a coronary!); raspberry millefeuille all very enjoyable. Service was professional and stayed in the background, but everything was there when you needed it. Would happily return.
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9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Thursday, November 25, 2010