Comments on: The River Cafe: Class. [review]

By: Paul Meston

Paul Meston — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:34:07 +0000

I had the displeasure of dining at the River Cafe with one of my very best clients, and I have to say I was left very disappointed after spending over £220 on lunch.

The staff were all very lovely, but the Steak and cannellini beans main course was an absolute rip off at over £35, especially when the steak is not even cooked right which was evident by the thick, rubbery texture of the outside of the meat.

I was so unhappy at the quality of the main dish that I actually took time to call the restaurant and pass on my feedback, which is something I never normally have the time or inclination to do.

The manager when returning my call was extremely argumentative and aggressive and continually interrupted me when I was trying to speak, and had the cheek to tell me that because they are a Tuscan style restaurant they are unable to offer side order choices with the main meal.

All in all, I would thoroughly recommend you save your money and find somewhere else to dine to avoid the disappointment.

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By: Greg Samsa

Greg Samsa — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:47:44 +0000

“Pasta is one of those things which is impossible to mess up. ” Haha oh REALLy?

By: Coberman

Coberman — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:01:28 +0000

When you pay £32 for a main course you expect it to be hot

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By: Lee Hayward

Lee Hayward — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:55:41 +0000

Lovely review. Keep chomping away!

By: Kang L.

Kang L. — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:34:33 +0000

Ollie – Yeah I think it was an error. I’m not the first to report it though, saw a review at a girl has to eat and she said the same thing, still loved the river cafe though!

Epicurienne – You hit the nail on the head with it being crunchy salt beef!! It is abit horrible, oohh, glad you’re going tho, I’m sure you’ll have a great time there

MyLastBite – Glad you enjoyed the review!!

thepinkpeppercorn – thanks ever so much for your kind words!

By: thepinkpeppercorn

thepinkpeppercorn — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:05:41 +0000

Ooooooh! I really want to eat there RIGHT NOW! Maybe I’ll have better luck with the pasta – and yes, what a waste of prosciutto! Fantastic writing Kang, and WOW photos mmmm – nonetheless!

By: MyLastBite

MyLastBite — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:14:35 +0000

Fantastic review and photos. I can’t wait to get back to London! Thanks