The Bistro Restaurant in Ventnor

Reviews

1. Julie Brown ★★★★★

   This was a little gem we found in Ventnor. It is run by a small team who were very friendly. The food was excellent. We didnt have a table booked, however, they let us have a table that was booked for an hour later. We did not feel rushed at all, and the food was so delicious, we booked to go back on the Saturday evening. Again the food was so delicious, the wine was very good, a NZ sauvignon to die for!! If we stay on the IoW again, even if not in Ventnor, we will definitely go back to this little gem on the island. My husband had the cod with risotto the first night, and I had the specials board chicken breast with spinach dauphinoise, veg and gravy. The specials board pudding of mini cinnamon donuts with fudge sauce and fudge pieces and icecream, sooooooo good. The second night, I had to try the cod with risotto, which was as good as my husband said it was. My husband had the specials board red snapper with salad and fries, again so delicious, fish cooked to perfection. All the food coming out to customers looked amazing and tasty. Well done to such a small place which runs like clockwork.

   almost 11 months ago
2. Clive Titmarsh ★★★★★

   A fantastic local restaurant with a cosy feel. Service is first class and food cooked with love and passion. Attention to details and flavours are spot on.

   1 year ago
3. Sarah Hookway ★★★★★

   Went with friends for my 50th birthday celebration. Amazing food, lovely people, great atmosphere and a chorus of happy birthday with a candle in my cheesecake. We’ll definitely be going back.

   almost 2 years ago

1. Tony Bates (babblingbates) ★★★★★

   We are so glad we booked this place for our final meal in Ventnor as we saved the best for last. After a warm welcome we were offered a choice of table and delivered water for the table. This is a family business and it really shows with much love invested in the business. The food was amazing, full on flavours and offering some different options. We only eat dessert if the other courses are good and were so glad we did as they were amazing. The addition of selling local art on the walls was a lovely touch, adding the icing on the cake. If you stay in Ventnor or nearby this is somewhere you should visit.

   almost 2 years ago
2. Steve Wyatt ★★★★★

   We ate here 2 nights running, a Friday and Saturday. All our meals were excellent, starters and mains. We did have to book in advance and certainly Saturday was fully booked. This is a husband and wife team, Jane serving and front of house and Andy in the kitchen. Our meals were plentiful and very tasty. Andy clearly knows how to combine ingredients. Jane was very friendly and informative. Would certainly recommend and wouldn't hesitate to go again. Thank you for great meals.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Nikki Jackson ★★★★★

   Excellent food with lovely staff. Highly recommended! Well worth a visit

   almost 4 years ago

1. Roger Robinson ★★★★★

   Sunday lunch, what a treat baked crab starter and then roast beef, it was superb, located just back from the sea, the owner and staff were brilliant. A must go to small restaurant if you are in Ventnor, but you need to book

   almost 4 years ago
2. Hazel Allen ★★★★★

   Such good food and great service. Marinated herring with coleslaw, seafood linguine, red berry cheesecake with apple pie ice cream. All wonderful! Others in the party had equally fantastic dishes.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Sonny Johnson ★★★★★

   We had a fantastic meal here. All four dishes we tried were absolutely great and the portion sizes were very generous! The white wine we had was also excellent for a cheaper option on the wine list. Staff were friendly and very good with my girlfriend's nut allergy. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice, the service was not rushed and courses came out at good intervals. The quality here was genuinely surprising- Ventnor has come a long way in culinary terms!

   more 8 years ago

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