Reviews of Talbooth Restaurant

I was lucky enough to be taken for my birthday. We had the most wonderful experience and the food was delicious. A lovely menu to choose from and extensive wine list. We were lucky enough to be able to sit outside and this was really nice. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend here for a lovely birthday/celebration meal. This was our first visit but it won't be our last.

Friendly, professional welcome, great attention by staff, no pressure. All four courses were superb. My only criticism - this is fine dining, but no fish cutlery was offered for the stone bass dish, and no dessert forks with the dessert spoons. If it had been me having the fish I would have asked for fish cutlery, but it was my husband and he didn't want to ask. I have strong views about letting standards drop, especially at this level.

Expensive, very expensive, but it is worth it. I think that this is almost at the standard of a Michelin star, but my wife (who knows far more about food than me) thinks that it is there already. The service is excellent but if it is to get that star there are just a few very very minor things to sort, notably remembering which guest ordered which dish. We will definitely return for another special occasion.

Perfect evening for our daughters 18th b’day meal. As such a beautiful eve we were offered the terrace for our dining experience. It was our first time visiting and would defiantly recommend. Great service, delicious food, beautiful location. Thoughtful touch from the kitchen with a surprise little b’day sweet treat for my daughter. Also rather enjoyed the wonderful chocolate box choice with the coffee. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful dining experience.

Lovely evening w delicious food. We did get a bit cold as evening wore on and the terrace heaters don't really help the tables on the periphery. Also the wedding constant disco drum beat wouldn't be my preference for a sound track to an otherwise lovely meal with my late 80 something year old in laws.

This is fine dining with excellent food cooked perfectly. We ate on the terrace next to the beautiful river, which was ideal on a warm evening. The service was very good, For example, we ordered the Chateaubriand, which comes for two people. The Maitre D asked us how we would like it cooked as we usually have steak cooked differently. He carved and served it for us so that each person had the slices they preferred. All this with no fuss at all. My only feedback was that the tables were quite close together so you could hear the conversations everyone was having. Overall, a very enjoyable fine dining experience.

Beautiful location, and excellent service. I had high expectations for the food but it did disappoint me for the price. On arrival there were olives and nuts on the table to graze. Some bread was served which was really good though the butter was a little hard. I had the guinea fowl press to start which was under seasoned and quite bland, though the presentation was lovely. For main I had the steak which was just okay. The sauce was very rich and in comparison slightly over seasoned. For dessert I had the rhubarb and custard tart. The pastry was light and crispy and delicious. I did not get much rhubarb flavour which is a shame. There were lots of jelly bits on top which were also underwhelming . My least favourite course. You have to pay a £25pp deposit which is taken off the bill automatically. There is parking and I wheelchair accessible to the main restaurant. There were vegan and vegetarian. Our bill was about £190 for 3 courses for 2 people, 2 glasses of wine, 2 orange and lemonades, a pint of ale and some sparkling water.

I take my partner here for a birthday dinner, the food and atmosphere was incredible. I cannot compliment the staff enough on their attentiveness and politeness while being extremely professional. The food was cooked to perfection and châteaubriand steak was to die for. The service was extremely efficient, but yet very personal. This restaurant is on the pricey side, if you’re looking for something a little bit special but I would have no hesitation in returning here.