The Den - Piatti

Lords of the Manor

➤ The Lords of the Manor Hotel Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire GL54 2JD, Oxford, UK, United Kingdom

Piatti • Hotels • Mexican • Asiatic • European

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"We had one of the most delicious dining experiences we have ever enjoyed. The chef, Charles Smith, is truly a cuisine genius. Everyone of the courses in the tasting menu was a trbute to his creativity and subtle mixture of ingredients. We could not believe his sophistication at the age of 29 and we wish him a wonderful future career. Separately I’d like to address the initial welcome and bar experience which was not pleasant. When you enter the front door there is no apparent reception area; there is no one to greet or guide you. No one asked for our name or what kind of dinner reservation we had made. We stumbled around a few narrow hallways guided by sounds of conversation until we found the bar. The solo bartender was harried and overwhelmed and bar seating area completely filled. We were told to walk down the hall to another lounge where we enjoyed our cocktails. This was shared with another couple who were dressed in sloppy jeans and tshirts while we were attired in jackets for the men and dresses for the ladies. This initial lack of welcome and hospitality typified both times we have eaten at LOM in 2017 and 2019. We would recommend that the 2 different dining experiences be separated physically from the beginning of the evening starting with the greeting, bar drinks, and continuing through dinner. The disconnect in hospitality and service should be easily addressed and improved."

Smiths Of Bourton

➤ Victoria Street, GL54 2BT, Cotswold, United Kingdom

Piatti • Full • Wine • Burgers • Bar-lounge

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"Firstly, I want to give a massive thank you to the staff at Smiths for being so patient as we both had intolerances that we had to take into consideration when ordering food. I unfortunately didn't get names of the staff but there were two in particular that were very friendly and understanding. The one blonde lady went out of her way to make a list of each item we couldn't have (I couldn't have gluten, there was also a dairy intolerance) to ease the decision of ordering food. I have never experienced such fantastic service in a restaurant!! The food was to die for, so incredibly tasty and fresh! Unfortunately we had eyes bigger than our stomach and didn't eat it all but the food was worth every penny. I highly recommend Smiths for some amazing grub when visiting Boughton On The Water! Dietary restrictions: A dairy and gluten intolerance that they were more than happy to help with"

The Mousetrap Inn

➤ Lansdowne, Cotswold, United Kingdom

Piatti • Steak • Cheese • Salads • Coffee

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"We were debating about where to have dinner on our last night in the area and ended up booking dinner at Mousetrap. We were not disappointed! The building itself is very cute and we loved the subtle mouse related decor; it as fun to spot them. The food was generous and hearty with a very nice job in the plating creating a lovely first impression. I ordered the spinach and mushroom Pithivier and it was delicious..definitely not something I can get back home. My better half very much enjoyed his chicken. We had just enough room left to share a delicious dessert which also looked great."

A'moore Coffee House

➤ Moore House Moore Road, Cotswold, United Kingdom, GL54 2AZ

Piatti • Cafe • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"We received a warm welcome from the friendly staff when we arrived at the restaurant. They effortlessly accommodated our group of five and made us feel at home on a busy day. We ordered tea and scones, which were served with fresh clotted cream and jam, and were absolutely delicious. The chocolate milkshakes were also top-notch. We left the restaurant as happy customers, especially considering the reasonable pricing compared to other places we had looked at. The cafe, though just off the Main Street, offered a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle. If we ever return, we would definitely revisit this establishment due to the fantastic service and experience we had. Five stars from us - thank you!"

Bakery On The Water

➤ 1 Sherborne Street, GL54 2BY, Cotswold, United Kingdom

Piatti • Cafe • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"Gave order. While waiting a man went to complain about the poultry amount of cream with his cream tea. Staff said they’ve never had a complaint about it before. The owner offered more cream which he accepted. When he was back at his table the staff started rolling their eyes , laughing and one of them held their little finger up and made a gesture with it. In the meantime we were still waiting for our coffee and scone and canned drink. I went to staff and said I wanted a refund as I was still waiting. She looked at receipt and said you’ve only been waiting 9 minutes! My order was only one coffee, one scone and a canned drink. This was hardly a big cooking job. They had a further complaint as I was leaving another customer wanted to know why he hadn’t had his order."