The Frustrated Chef

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1. Phil Johnson ★★★★★

   Had started to go downhill but has turned a corner with a new owner. Food back to a really high standard and delicious with great service. Will definitely be back.

   almost 3 months ago
2. austen blakemore ★★★★★

   Great food the staff are really helpful and friendly, highly recommend for an evening meal. Came with a family of 4

   almost 3 months ago
3. Alice Connors ★★★★★

   Wow! We returned to Frustrated Chef last Friday to celebrate my birthday, giving it another chance after a less-than-perfect visit a few years ago. Having heard fantastic reviews recently, we were eager to see if things had improved—and I can confidently say it exceeded all expectations! As a big fan of tapas and someone who has explored many tapas restaurants across the Midlands, I can honestly say it will be hard to go elsewhere after this experience. The food was simply sensational—freshly prepared, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. Each dish arrived promptly, and we enjoyed it so much that we ended up sampling most of the meat dishes on the menu! My personal favorite was the halloumi fries with marmalade jam—a taste sensation that was an absolute delight. Close contenders were the succulent prawns, melt-in-the-mouth pork belly, crispy chicken, and the rich, flavorful Serrano ham croquettes. It was all so good that I’d have to order them again on my next visit! To top off an already incredible evening, the chef surprised me with a complimentary dessert to mark my birthday—a thoughtful touch that made the night even more special. The warm, cozy atmosphere, combined with the lively buzz of a full restaurant and impeccable service, created the perfect setting for a memorable celebration. If you haven’t been recently, I highly recommend experiencing the new menu and refreshed interior under the restaurant’s new ownership. In such a short time, they have truly elevated Frustrated Chef into a world-class tapas destination. I can’t wait to return! I’m not usually one to leave reviews, but this is something worth shouting about

   almost 11 months ago

1. U Ellis ★★★★★

   I had booked a table for dinner as all my friends rave about the food. They weren't wrong!!! We ordered the set menu as well as an additional three dishes and everything was super delicious and freshly prepared. The Asian slaw is absolutely incredible, best I've ever had! As usual we had ordered too much food but I took the leftovers home to have for lunch. The staff were welcoming and seated us straight away and we're attentive taking our orders etc. It's not the most romantic place to go and eat but overall the atmosphere was nice and the restaurant was really busy. I cannot wait to go back!

   1 year ago
2. Amber Dawson ★★★★★

   Amazing food. Everything we ate was delicious! Highly recommend coming here. Service was fab, super quick and friendly.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Richard Thomas ★★★★★

   Amazing service and delicious food. We ordered a bit too much, so took it home. Kept us fed for a few more meals. Can't wait to go back

   almost 2 years ago

1. Blake L ★★★★★

   I thoroughly enjoyed my meal last night here. The food was amazing (I went for the £19 set meal). I loved the ambience, the bright decoration, the retro music which wasn't too loud. It wasn't too hot (which is often a problem for me). My friends and I had a lovely time. My only (small) criticism was that it was a bit hard to call staff over when we wanted to order desserts / get the bill, as they tended to stand out of sight at the other end of the bar. It was a minor issue though, and overall the experience was great. I'm returning in a few weeks with different friends, and I am confident that we will have a fantastic meal. Thank you.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Lauren Noble ★★☆☆☆

   Used to be great a year or so ago, but unfortunately we won’t be returning for a long while, if at all. The pork belly was so tough my partner struggled to eat it. A couple of other dishes didn’t taste very fresh. And overall the food is far too rich, leaves you feeling awful after. Much better tapas places within a couple of miles radius

   almost 3 years ago
3. Emily Murtha ★★★★★

   Very popular and with good reason! I been to the frustrated chef quite a few times and I’ve never been disappointed. It is always busy so there is a definite need to book in advance, the menu changes regularly and is always good. The goats cheese parcels are a particular favourite of mine. We ordered five dishes between two of us and if was plenty, food is quite pricy but worth it. The lunch time menu is good value for money

   almost 4 years ago

1. Jackie Hamilton-Smith ★★★★★

   Genuinely, one of the best meals that I've had in a while! The range of dishes on the menu at The Frustrated Chef is fantastic and we especially loved the mixture of vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. Between 5 of us, we ordered 10 plates altogether and every single one was amazing! Our favourites were the Korean pork bites and the sweet potato with feta but every dish was wonderful. If you've left room for dessert afterwards, I recommend sharing one between 2 people. Great service as well and so glad we had the chance to visit!

   almost 4 years ago

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