Pissarro's

Terrible, terrible service and staff lets it down. Plus even if you're a regular it's very hard to get a seat in the conservatory.

Plus they offer a Farmer's Market menu on the last Sunday of the month- but this may be forfeited if they have a large group of diners. (lack of focus maybe?)

A big shame.
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CL
5 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5
Sunday, June 26, 2011

Pissaro's setting, food, staff, is smashing.
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Peter
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Saturday, June 11, 2011

The setting is wonderful at Pissarros, it feels like a hidden gem. Sadly the indifference of the staff is a major let down.

We booked this restaurant for a special family occasion and was assured when booking we would be 'well looked after"..However this really was not the case at all.

We were not shown to our table..had to ask for menus, ask for drinks, ask for our main courses..twice for our 3 year olds simple pasta dish..then wait such a long time for our desserts they actually felt obliged to take them off the bill.

Apparently they were busy but they were only half full.

I get very irritated by sloppy service in the 'service industry'. Where is Gordon Ramsay when you need him?
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Raquel
4 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 3
Friday, April 22, 2011

Pretty simple really: I drove to Pissaro's after having my reservation confirmed on OpenTable but they refused to serve me. I can't give it any more stars because I didn't get to eat there.

The restaurant claimed that there was an issue and my reservation should not have been confirmed. Fine, that is strange but I suppose it can happen. Upon arriving the maitre d blandly informed me that the reservation should not have been confirmed. I waited in silence to wait for her attempt to rectify the situation. More silence.... She then offered that she didn't believe they had much food left anyway. After having to push her on the point she reluctantly went to the kitchen to find out what they actually did have remaining. I was more shocked than angry that this was even occurring at what was meant to be a top end restaurant.

I'm sure this is a perfectly nice restaurant once they at least attempt to honour your confirmed reservation. However, a business is only really tested when confronting a challenge and Pissaro's failed this one spectacularly. Seeing as 90% of what one pays for at a restaurant is the service and experience I recommend this restaurant spends ten seconds training new staff. The training would only need consist of one sentence: 'The customers are our lifeblood in this highly difficult industry so please ensure your almost sole focus is doing everything you can think of to ensure they leave here happy'. Not really that difficult is it?
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0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, March 28, 2011

I had a boat trip booked with some firends but unfortunately it was cancelled (the boat broke down). The boat company had organised dinner at Pissarro as part our river trip. Despite the mishap, we decided to stay for the meal anyway. So glad we did. There was a great atmosphere in the restaurant and we were able to make light of what had happened. Even though we were only paying £15 for three courses, the food was delicious and the staff very friendly. We will definitely be back to sample the full menu soon.
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Jan
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, November 16, 2010

A wonderful, tucked away location. Its situated right on the river, with a lovely light airy restauarant. The food was fantastic, they do a special farmers market Sunday lunch - what a brilliant idea. It was wonderful. We went with our small children and all were made to feel perfectly welcome, by the very friendly staff and charming manager.
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Pips E
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, November 07, 2010

My wife and I went to Pissarro on a friends recommendation and we had a thoroughly enjoyable lunch. The setting is beautiful overlooking the river with a lovely conservatory to sit in and enjoy the view. The staff were attentive with out being too pushy and the jovial manager advised us on a rather decent bottle of red to go with our food. My wife had a game terrine followed by sea bass which were both excellent, although a warning about the possibility of shot in the game terrine would have been appreciated, still at least it was authentic. I had kidneys and then duck, which was cooked just the right side of pink. The prices seemed reasonable, certainly no more than a lot of 'gastro pubs'.

If you have yet to discover this hidden gem I strongly advise seaking it out.We shall certainly be back.
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Harold Reilly
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Friday, October 22, 2010

Snotty staff and very so so food. The terrace is lovely though.
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Bart
3 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 2
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

It's true. Pissarro is hard to find but once you get there it is great. I went in and as Mark said, asked for Tiffany, she was lovely and quite chuffed Mark had inspired my visit. We had a great time, food was delicious. Will be back for sure.
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S Anderson
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, December 07, 2009