Cafe Essence

Cafe Essence - Table reservation

17A Hamilton Road, BT20 4LE, North Down, United Kingdom
3153 Reviews 4.8

"My husband and I had a fantastic meal at this restaurant for my birthday. We enjoyed lobster and scallops for starters, delicious lamb for the main course, and an amazing peanut butter ice cream dessert. We will definitely be returning!"

Details

Phone: +442891454470

Address: 17A Hamilton Road, BT20 4LE, North Down, United Kingdom

City: North Down

Website: http://www.cafe-essence.co.uk

Opening hours

Tuesday: 17:30-21:30

Wednesday: 17:30-21:30

Thursday: 17:30-21:30

Friday: 17:30-21:30

Saturday: 17:30-21:30

Statistics

Dishes: 10

Amenities: 17

Categories: 5

Reviews: 3153


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Reviews

3 /5 Rating

The restaurant is located on the upper floor of a renovated terrace house, making it relatively small with a limited number of tables for two to six people. The menu offers two courses for £27.50 and is BYOB as the restaurant is not licensed, with a £1.50 per person glass charge. Our party of six ordered dishes such as steaks with a £6 supplement, rack of lamb, and a special of silver hake with tomato, chorizo, and baby boiled potatoes. The seafood salad starter was basic and lacking in flavor, while the steaks and hake were also underwhelming. The presentation and taste of the main dishes left much to be desired, with the sides being watery and tasteless. The lack of vegetables served with...

5 /5 Rating

We were lucky enough to get a cancellation on the date we required.. always booked well in advance. Whilst the surroundings aren't fancy the food was delicious.. good wholesome home cooking, as we like it and it arrived with a smile. Rack of lamb and fish of the day hake didn't disappoint. Bring your own alcohol .. always a bonus : We'll be back very soon plan to make this a regular.

2 /5 Rating

Went with group and chose meal before the night. Had a starter of Pate which wasn't too bad but main meal arrived luke warm. Didn't want to make a fuss on the night as l was with a group who I'd not met before. Main consisted of 2 squares of dauphinoise potatoes some long stem broccoli and pork fillet that wasn't particularly tender. Needless to say, l won't be returning.

5 /5 Rating

On a wet Thursday night, what a gem of a find!! Spoilt for choice with the menu. However I throughly recommend the amazing Crispy beef starter and the hake in Lobster Bisque was out of this world. Succulent, juicy and full of flavour. Excellent value for money as it is a bring your own wine. Summary- YUM!

5 /5 Rating

My husband and I had a fantastic meal at this restaurant for my birthday. We enjoyed lobster and scallops for starters, delicious lamb for the main course, and an amazing peanut butter ice cream dessert. We will definitely be returning!


Dishes

Tempura
Tempura

Chocolate Fudge Cake
Chocolate Fudge Cake

Fish Of The Day
Fish Of The Day

Lobster Bisque
Lobster Bisque

Seafood Salad
Seafood Salad

Surf And Turf
Surf And Turf

Creme Brulee
Creme Brulee

Cauliflower
Cauliflower

Risotto
Risotto

Prawn
Prawn