Warm friendly welcome and food tasted good at the time, unfortunately 3 of our party were ill the next day with a diagnoses of food poisoning.
Gary
I could no disagree more with the review.
When we arrived, the waitress, who we later found out to be the owner, shouted to the young bar man, " customers, the door". He obliged, and we were sat very awkwardly on one of the two cramped leather sofas immediately in front of the bar, where we were served a drink before dinner.
After 20 mins, and once the owner had finished gossiping with two other customers, she acknowledged our presence, even though we were sat less than 1 metre away. She took our food order, and the bar boy showed us to our table.
Apart from the fact that one of us had to sit on what I consider, uncomfortable pub bonkette seating, the table was fine.
My pate starter, which was very flavoursome, was served with toasted pan bread with the crusts partly trimmed, why I dont consider acceptable in an establishment which boasts its menu, and a salad of shredded things which looked like it had fallen out of a bag. The cumberland sauce accompaniment was a sweet pink sauce, made from what im not sure.
The other starter of pork belly, was very nice. Nicely cooked and flavoursome.
My main of Braised Lamb Shank, hadn't been braised in the sweet red sauce which it sat in, possibly cooked in the oven, however the sauce had not a trace or a taste of any thing like the onions, garlic and other ingredients it should have. The bed of mash was dry, not creamy, and lumpy.
The other main of Venison was beautifully cooked. It sat in the same red sauce which had been slightly tweeked and tasted marginally different.
We selected a 2007 Australian Merlot which was very nice.
We didn't have desert or coffee, however we did mention all of the above to the waitress who was eager to let chef know. We never heard back, and we saw chef leave just before 10 as there were only five tables of two at the evening siting.
Apparently Mitchell's is a very kitchen orientated restaurant, and if chef or the owners consider it ok, then its fine.
We were disappointed to say the least as we had been looking forward to the evening and I'm not surprised the staff were unhelpful, unhappy and did not smile, and the owner didn't seem to bother either.
The wine (£18), two drinks and two courses each cost
£74.50.
We didn't think it value for money.
Susan And John C
My husband and I just love to eat here. Welcoming, friendly staff, cosy restaurant and above all the food is fab. Always a pleasure to dine here.
Tim Hunter
Had a wonderful evening in Mitchells at New Year fabulous meal great company and the hosts Angus and Veronica paid great attention to detail and made us most welcome we would recommend to all try this out!
Teresa
I was fortunate to have had a beautiful meal at Mitchell's on Friday night (12th Dec 08). The menu was varied and I had haggis, neeps and tatties as a starter which was delicious and then the king scallops for my main meal. The quality of the food was exquisite and the service was also excellent. I would recommend this restaurant to all my friends. It is a bit out of the way but worth the trip!!
Me
nice place. been to friendlier tho. some of the girls were very nice, but some of them had sour faces and were bitching about another member of staff while i was there, the food was ok. the best thing about the place was the fish tank table
gourmetgus
Ate at this nice restaurant for lunch and thought we might return for an evening meal with friends. But they have a policy of "requiring the table back" at set times. So for 7:30pm reservation the wanted us out by 9:00pm ??? Forget it folks, who do you think you are, Egon Ronay? The food is ok but not michelin for goodness sake. Sorry but this just smacks of a bums on seats mentality that we would rather give a miss.
Plenty of other better restaurants around who treat their clients with respect.
johnm
I have never been so impressed with a restaurant from the front door welcome to the coffee before leaving, this was certainly a visit to remember that will have me coming back again. the food was not only cooked to perfection but was beautifully presented.
