Cafe Essence

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1. Gillian Lindsay ★★★★★

   Just had my first experience of Cafe Essence and honestly it was the best experience I've had at a restaurant. The food was sublime, the service was top notch and the camaraderie with the staff was first class. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back in the future.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Peter Wishart ★★★★★

   Great gluten free options. Lovely food in general.

   almost 3 months ago
3. PH ★★★☆☆

   The food is excellent and the service friendly and efficient. There are two problems that prevent me giving it more stars: Hard seats - I always get cramp in my knees Supplements - the menu states '£29 for two courses' but virtually every item on it attracts a supplement (up to an eye-watering £25 for surf and turf). It's actually a lot dearer to eat here than in many other places that sell alcohol! Nevertheless, it's good enough to visit every so often for a treat, just not as your once a month/week restaurant. And all that said, it's worth coming here for the blackened monkfish on a bed of prawn risotto, it's out of this world.

   1 year ago

1. Linda ★★★★★

   We went to Cafe Essence for my son's birthday. I was a bit put off by the steps as I have an issue with the muscles in my left leg but I managed. We were a party of 6 and were seated around the corner. The service was perfect with friendly, helpful staff. The food was excellent - clean plates all round. The menu is not extensive but there was enough variety for all of us to have a choice. This includes my son who is vegetarian. I would highly recommend Cafe Essence to anyone and will definitely go again.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Barry Archer ★★★★☆

   Not been here for a while and food is good, Great prices too. What I like about cafe essence is the no nonsense, they dont try to be fine dining like so many other places (and fail) and add a hefty price tag. They serve great food at decent prices. I had the cod main and the flavours were sublime

   almost 3 years ago
3. John Turnbull ★★★☆☆

   Food was cold, staff kept insisting they would "warm it over" .... I kept saying that I didn't want it! The restaurant has about as much atmosphere as a railway platform. It will be a long time before I'll be back.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Johanna DeVere ★★★☆☆

   Bit disappointed with my "King" prawn started. Very small prawns. Cod main course was nice. Not suitable for a person with mobility issues as the stairs up to the restaurant is steep and narrow, plastic chairs not very comfortable and the room is very small so it gets too noisy. Won't be back again, sorry.

   almost 3 years ago
2. It's “It's me” me ★★★★★

   We had dinner here and the food and service was so good we decided to return again for Sunday lunch. My friend had the surf and turf and I had the rack of lamb. Absolutely delicious and as you are allowed to bring your own wine we came prepared!.

   almost 3 years ago
3. D V ★★★★★

   We had dinner here and the food and service was so good we decided to return again for Sunday lunch. My friend had the surf and turf and I had the rack of lamb. Absolutely delicious and as you are allowed to bring your own wine we came prepared!.

   almost 3 years ago

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