The Tal Y Cafn

The Tal Y Cafn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. AL

   AlanL

   North Wales1 review

   2.0

   Dined on January 5, 2019

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Initially sat in cold draught and seemed problem moving us but did after first course. My food fine, my wife had fish and batter so soggy. Apologies given and 50% knocked off fish & chips. Won't rush back.
   

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   DelythE

   North Wales1 review

   3.0

   Dined on January 5, 2019

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Starters tasty. Pate & bruchetta. Main meal wow. Mixed grill and risotto fabulous, good portion well presented tasty Dessert awful. Cheesecake very chalky tasteless. Cheese on cheese board dry and crusty. Very cold in building eating with coat on Service polite but had to ask twice for water.
   

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3. TC

   TalyCafnvisitor

   Warwickshire2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 3, 2019

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We enjoyed ourselves very much - just a couple of comments about the hanging skewers main courses - they look great but the stuff hanging on the skewer goes cold really quickly, and new poatatoes are an odd accompaniment. Otherwise it was great - and good for our coeliac guest, who was able to find a nice meal that worked for her
   

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   Hopedforbetter

   South Wales1 review

   3.0

   Dined on January 1, 2019

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The reason for the less than positive review is due to a few different factors. The food in the main was ok, reasonable value. However, I emailed the management on 4 January to raise a few points that I felt a little disappointed in, particularly being charged, however little, for a 'cream' jug size of extra gravy. Without dwelling on the food itself, the food service was very slow, although staff were friendly on the whole. The main area of concern, was seeing a waiter in between courses, loitering, with a pencil hanging out of his nostril which he then proceeded to put in his ear. Obviously he would have been handling the pencil, then proceed to serve customers with drinks, meals etc. All these points were raised in email, I received a reply on 5 January promising to investigate the issues I raised and get back to me, 'by midweek'. Despite two more emails to enquire if matters had been looked into I still have received no further reply (5 Feb) So as things stand at the moment, I wouldn't go back there for food. On a positive note, it is the first time I have been in the establishment in 20 years and the refurbishment is very pleasing.
   

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   Shapod

   South Wales1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 23, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Again a lovely meal highly recommended for food and service
   

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   IanF

   Manchester3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on December 21, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I would recommend because they have made the attempt to offer veggie, vegan and gluten free menus. My main criticism would be the vegan options aren’t great and the only dessert is sorbet.
   

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7. RK

   RobertK

   London1 review

   3.0

   Dined on December 16, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The food was acceptable but they made basic service errors; we were approached to make a payment before we had even ordered. My drink never arrived despite us asking for it several times yet it still appeared on the bill. They need a front of house experienced person to sort out all the young people working there.
   

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   Shirls

   Liverpool2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 24, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely food in lovely pub with friendly staff, very close to house we stayed in
   

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9. SJ

   SaraJ

   North Wales1 review

   5.0

   Dined on November 18, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fab lunch, just what we wanted! Surprisingly good vegetarian and vegan offering
   

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10. GW

    GlynW

    South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 11, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Nice setting, excellent staff. Lovely food, could have done with smaller portions, I will ask next time, and that will be soon.
    

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