Ryde Castle - Piatti

The Old Fort

➤ Esplanade, Seaview I-PO34 5HB, United Kingdom, SEAVIEW

Piatti • Pub • Pizza • Seafood • British

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"Lively little pub, serving food and drink, where you'll be lucky to get a table or a parking space most of summer. Nice location right by the sea so great place to watch the world go by. Had a nice lunch here with friends and it was all around £25. Ordered drinks and sandwiches, which had generous fillings and came with fries and salad. My friends ham was a bit too thickly sliced for my liking, but they loved it and my grated cheese and pickle was just right for me. Will definitely visit again."

Artisan Kitchen

➤ 24 Union Street, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom, PO33 2DT, Isle of Wight

Piatti • Pizza • Steak • British • Contemporary

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"However, once upstairs, the tables were poorly arranged, making it difficult for me to see half of my party. The atmosphere was dark, hot, and felt neglected. It took a long time for them to even play background music. The food was bland and dry, with the only highlights being the cocktails and chips. My steak, prawns, and pork were all overcooked to the point of being inedible. It was a shame to leave feeling so disappointed. We will not be returning to this restaurant for a meal. The vibe from the other party downstairs was unpleasant, with the staff and customers giving us disapproving looks as if it were our fault they couldn't be upstairs at 7pm. Definitely not a positive experience, and I will not be giving this place another chance."

Coffee Nut Of Ryde

➤ 7 Union Street, PO33 2DU, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Piatti • Thai • Asian • Vegan • Vegetarian

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"I'm sorry to say how disappointed with my visit today to the coffee nut. I order a chicken panni with mayonnaise. The chicken wasn't chicken breast or even roast chicken but one slice of a chicken slice that you buy in the local supermarket for packed lunches. I was served my panni on a white napkin on a white plate with a small serving of mayo in a white dish. No garnish, not a bit of lettuce or a cherry tomato to give the plate a bit of colour to at least make it look like I wanted to eat it. It tasted of cardboard and a waste of €6.00. I could of had gone in the subway just across the road but I choose to give my custome to a local business which I like to do but wish I hadn't in this case"

The Duck

➤ Appley Rise, PO33 1LE, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Piatti • Steak • Vegan • British • European

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"Couldn’t book for Valentines, so we had our special night early this year. We had our first ‘date’ at The Duck a few years back and it seemed appropriate to celebrate our time together. We both had fabulous meals. Service and atmosphere were great. I had the Duck Confit Burger, which was excellent. My partner enjoyed the Chicken Schnitzel. Desserts were light and tasty and a great way to finish our meal. Thanks a million Charlie, Helen plus the kitchen and FOH crews."

Three Buoys

➤ Appley Lane, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom, Isle of Wight

Piatti • Pizza • Steak • Seafood • European

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"had a nice lunch on a day trip to the island. the three buoys is just 15 minutes to walk from the hover harbour in a beautiful location with views of the appley beach. the service was perfectly very friendly and efficient. eating was excellent and the menu was varied with interesting elements on a solid basis. the beer squirted fish and chips was delicious with the best I ever tasted, mixed with spinach and a cat filled tartar sauce. perhaps too many cats for those who are not fans of cats, but still delicious. the fish was beautiful and the teig was delicious and not heavy or greasy. I had the seabarschfilets with a red pfeffer pesto, sweethorn velouté, coconut jelly, carburized pak choi, black sesame and red chili. there were also some unannounced spring onions and criminals that complemented the court nicely. the coconut jelly cubes lacked in the coconut flavor and the cut red chili was a little too much for my taste. it contrasted too strongly against the brighter red pfeffer pesto and sweethorn velouté according to my opinion, but it was no effort to separate the few discs from the court. the seabarschfilets were cooked for perfection and packed with taste from the pan. moistened and tastefully with a firm skin, just as it should be. also the grilled pak choi were excellent and both that and the fish were the stars of the show. we had some extraordinary moules marinière as starter. they were not on the menu, but we were accommodated when we asked for them. the mushes were fresh and juicy, only cooked long enough. too many places serve overcooked mush, but this is not one of them. the sauce was plentiful and ridiculously tasty when used a little too much cream (for anyone who observes their waist). this was accompanied by the best garlic bread I cost. the part was also very generous for a starter. I had a local ale to accompany my soul bass, which went very well together. there was so much taste in the fish and pak choi that a bright white wine to blande in comparison I fear so that I was happy with my choice. I had hoped a little more seafood on the menu when I first saw it when I was in the mood for a seafood plate or similar. if I had seen the menu before, I might have gone somewhere and I would have missed on one of the best meals I had in some time. It shows that a good restaurant can take a somewhat regular dish and make it an unforgettable one. I wish I didn't drive this day later, because their gin and tonic and wein selection were very seductive. I'll be sure to come back next time with an overnight stay. at £ 21 per head this was exceptionally good. I love that the service has not been included yet suggested and I hope that the employees do well on tips because they deserve it absolutely. I can't recommend the three buoys enough and remember the meal lively as I write these days later."