Bay Leaf - Piatti

L'amuse Bouche

➤ 51 Graham Road, WR14 2HU, Malvern Hills, United Kingdom

Piatti • Steak • Vegan • British • European

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"Visited the Restaurant for a Birthday Meal (June 2021 . Service was rather slow (perhaps it was the relaxed atmosphere? and a complimentary aperitif of a butternut squash whip, served in a small coffee cup, looked rather like something you find on the end of a tissue. The fillet of beef was served luke-warm, but nevertheless, it was beautifully presented. The portions (yes, this is fine dining, so you don 't get much anyway were slimmer than Victoria Beckman 's legs ! Having waited over 30 minutes to eventually place an order for desert, it was easy to believe, that the staff had gone off to a local fruit farm to pick the ingredients for the tart. An experience ? Absolutely yes. One to repeat ? 100% No. Now, the Hotel was spotless and looked great, but if this is fine dining, you can keep it. If you like the snobbery of spending £4 for a potato cut into six 'thick chips ' or, for the same price, half a dozen cherry tomatoes you can buy at Marks Spencer for £1.00, warmed in a pan, then you will feel well at home here. I 'm no Gordon Ramsey, but to pay such a sum for what some would regard as Michelin star food, the saying: a fool and his money are easily parted springs to mind ! This Restaurant gave us the feel of a Basil Sybil style set-up from Fawlty Towers, which made light entertainment of what turned out to be a rather disappointing evening. Recommended ? No. Would we return ? No. Perhaps the owners will be grateful to read. that we would not be returning (who needs customers like us ? , but the fact remains, that this was an expensive experience, not one to be repeated (at this Restaurant anyway and this has proven a valuable lesson. All that glitters is not gold and the Restaurant is over-rated and expensive for what is delivered. So, you pay your money, you take your choice."

Red Lion

➤ 4 St Annes Road, Malvern Hills, United Kingdom, WR14 4RG

Piatti • Pub • Thai • Asian • Vegan

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"I 've been to this pub several times since it has got new ownership and each time I have left severely disappointed. I have given it a fair try each time but rude staff, refusal to serve you unless you are a regular who are allowed to stay for lock ins whilst everyone else is turfed out before the pub closes and charging on entry for live music for a local pub is obscene. The attitude of staff when even just asking for water was appalling, and needs a severe shake up. Cant comment on the food, but with wetherspoons down the road I doubt many are eating there anyways. Won 't be going back anytime soon."

Gallery 36

➤ 36 Belle Vue Terrace, WR14 4PZ, Malvern Hills, United Kingdom

Piatti • Steak • Vegan • Mexican • British

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"the vegan options available here are clear and deliberately part of the menu reviews, not only a reflection (as in, not only a non-vegan meal with meat and milk that leaves a completely unsatisfactory result). the service was brilliant, like all the meals we had (me man and I had lunch, dinner and brunch the next day). the owner was clearly proud of the available options, but asked us our opinion about them, and what else would we like to see on the menu. what can they require more than a device that likes to receive feedback and improve where possible?"

Anupam

➤ 85 Church Street, Malvern I-WR14 2AE, United Kingdom

Piatti • Asian • Vegan • Indian • Vegetarian

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"I hadn't been to Anupam in many years, recalling it as a great Indian restaurant. When I returned to Malvern, I decided to dine there with a friend. Unfortunately, the experience was quite disappointing. The waiter's behavior was odd and nearly rude. His comment about Jalfrezi being "what you people eat," followed by a dismissive remark that it wasn't suited for Indians, was off-putting. I chose to have a Madras instead, but the entire meal left much to be desired. The Madras was more like a watery soup with only four pieces of chicken. It was, without a doubt, the worst curry I’ve ever tasted—bland, lacking spices and heat, and reminiscent of eating flavorless soup. I’ve decided not to return."

The Swan Inn

➤ Worcester Road, WR8 0EA, Malvern Hills, United Kingdom

Piatti • Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"Travelling past and decided to stop for Sunday lunch. As we had not booked in advance. There was some worry from the bar staff that kitchen capacity would not be able to fit us in for at least 30 mins. We initially decided that we would finish our drinks and go somewhere else as we had a 3 hour drive ahead of us to return home. However, on my second sip of my pint (a very nice Butty Bach) a waitress popped over and said they can fit us in. We were asked if we would like to go through to the restaurant area. We actually asked if we could stay where we where, as I had, dare I say a very comfy seat in the corner. This was not a problem and the waitress quickly brought cutlery to us. Orders taken. We awaited our food. I had a starter. The Glouscester old spot pork belly. Very nice it was as well. The mains arrived. Beef for the wife and lamb for myself. This I will make the first criticism of the meal. The waitress asked how would we like the meat cooked. Medium rare for the beef an medium for the lamb. Now I will admit, from what we asked for it was quite overcooked. But as it looked like it came from a joint, 2 big slices each. I can't but wonder how the kitchen can truly cook to order. Meat still lovely but just a wonder. Veg very nicely cooked (parsnips really nice) and all was well until the Yorkshire pudding. Which is my second criticism. Nothing wrong with it. But my Mother in Law is from deepest darkest Yorkshire and just in case she reads this, they were no where near as good as hers! Overall a very nice meal and really glad we decided to stop. All the staff were friendly and welcoming and attentive, without being in your face. If we ever happen to be in that neck of the woods again. We would definitely pop in again."