We went here for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary, having heard good things. We had been looking forwards to trying it since moving to the local area a few months ago. The evening started well the waitress was friendly, prompt, and efficient, and we were seated at a nice table upstairs. We both ordered the 2 course option from the main menu: slow braised venison for the main and chocolate ‘oblivion’ for dessert. When we were ordering, we asked the waitress about the portion sizes, and she said that they were decent, and that one set of truffle and parmesan chips to share alongside the mains should be enough for both of us, as the venison came with mashed potato. When the mains arr...
We had a family meal here for a party of six. Atmosphere Convivial and living up to it's aim of being a neighbourhood bistro. Food For the table: The following were declared to be good or very good: rosemary and thyme focacia; medjool dates wrapped in smoked bacon, gordal olives. Starters: butternut squash roasted with baharat spice, truffled Jerusalem artichoke and Welsh rarebit on brioche toast, cauliflower soup although served luke-warm . Mains: Pan-roasted cauliflower with sumac, pan-fried cod fillet, 35-day-aged sirloin of beef to share. I would describe my main of halibut fillet as containing too much broth, making it more of a miso dish. Had I known this, I would not have ordered it....
Hearing great reviews about sticky walnut and Gary usher, my partner and I decided to pay the restaurant a visit during our trip to Chester. Great decor, nice vibe and friendly FOH. Welcomed and seated and drinks order taken. We decided to go for the bistro menu and have two course. My partner had the fish cake which she said was lovely. I unfortunately had a nightmare with my arancini.... I found two hairs inside of it, not to mention the heavily over cooked arborio ride, which made mush and not what I was expecting. Moving on to mains...I had the coley and I really enjoyed this. Fish cooked perfectly and a great balance in the sauce. Sadly, my Mrs had the crispy chicken. The skin was left...
Wanting to support independent business, the Sticky Walnut should be the ideal place to enjoy an outstanding meal, especially given the various accolades it has received over the past years. It is however, an over priced, over hyped, disappointing restaurant with under educated staff who are inept at guiding you through the over ambitious menu. I say over ambitious, as they do not succeed in delighting you with the mouth watering description on the menu. Unfortunately portion size, mistakes and general inability appear to shine through and this takes the sheen off some potentially excellent cooking. I’m sure if the actual chef was there the whole experience would have been wonderful, but unf...
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£50 for two courses as we had the steak. My truffled Jerusalem artichoke and Welsh rarebit on brioche toast was so underwhelming, they did actually take it off the bill. Lacked flavour and really needs some more imagination, as you feel you could cook better at home. Its fine to charge £50 for two courses, but we were stuck on a table at the top of the stairs where everyone hangs their coats and is also next to the toilets. If you charge top money, then there shouldn't be a bad table in the place. Service was quite pleasant, but I would not take my chances on giving it another go. Shame.
Excellent dinner and wine selection good selection of dishes across a 3 course meal for 4, including one vegan. Waiting staff were knowledgeable about the menu, steak and halibut were cooked beautifully. Also pleased to see a restaurant unafraid of using vegetables to showcase good quality vegan dishes. Will visit again when next in the Chester vicinity.
Had a lovely lunch on the January offer of 2 courses for £15. Service was excellent and food enjoyable. Only downside was realising after leaving that the 10% service charge was charged at £10 for a £40 meal...
We went for our Christmas dinner, food was awful staff should work in a fast chain establishment. Will never go again disgusting
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We had a fabulous night for my husband’s birthday. The food was spectacular and the service was wonderful. We had a great night.
Had the two course lunch. The turkey roast was delicious and the creme brulee was enormous! Excellent service and food.
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