Bella Italia Castleford

Winding Wheel Castleford

➤ Carr Wood Rd, Colorado Way, Castleford, United Kingdom

Carta • Pub • Vegan • British • Breakfast

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"The harvester has ruined Christmas 2023. We were positioned right outside a toilet and had everyone brushing past us while trying to eat. We were also next to a large family that let their children run SEMI NAKED around the table. The heating was off and it was freezing. The starters were cold soup or frozen microwaved brie. Mains consisted of cold veg which is quite impressive considering they had been overcooked to the point they were practically mush, paired with meat which had the consistency of leather soaked in brown water that was supposedly gravy Puddings were a choice of the smallest peice of Christmas cake soaked in lumpy custard or 3 profiteroles. Credit where its due, the floor staff were exceptional. Only to be let down by the manager, Neil prior, with his fake accent, who apparently couldn't process a refund despite claiming to be the owner. I have had to leave without any form of refund only an email. I have never heard such rubbish of a manager unable to process a refund. I will never visit this establishment again and would urge others not to. £280 to ruin Christmas. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO NEILS REPLY 26/12: The room was freezing, even staff commented that the heating was off and should've been on. We saw many surrounding tables with full plates being collected by staff. I understand that it is Neil's responsibility to protect the business' reputation but lying is not the way to do it. Still waiting on a refund and will update as this continues UPDATE 27/12 After raising a formal complaint with harvester, I received an email yesterday evening advising I'd be called by an area manager today this has not happened and harvester continue to spoil the holidays and I've also noticed the few false reviews that have popped up since this review Update 28/12 Spoke to Jennifer who processed my refund and was absolutely lovely, when I went to collect it though I could see neil skulking about in the background still looking scruffy. Overall I still rate it a 1 star experience based on the food but I will say that apart from Neil, the staff at the winding wheel castleford are all brilliant EDIT 28/12 Just received a threatening phone call from Neil on my personal mobile. This is completely unacceptable Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £50–60 Food: 1 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 1"

Bake My Day

➤ 42 Smawthorne Lane, WF10 4EW, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Carta • Vegan • Coffee • British • Vegetarian

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"This place is a hidden gem in Castleford. If you're fed up of big brand coffee houses, pretentious independent coffee shops and greasy spoons (or if you love these but want to try something different) Bake My Day is the place to go. All their cakes look so lovingly made and decorated (their Instagram always makes me hungry), they also taste amazing too! Their coffee is beautiful, as well as having an extensive menu of other drinks. Their lunch menu is never a let down. When ever I have been their menu and cakes always caters for those who are meat eaters, veggie, vegan and gluten free. The staff are friendly and amazing at what they do."

The Harvester

➤ Carr Wood Road, Wakefield, United Kingdom, WF10 4PS

Carta • Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian

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"The Harvester restaurant completely ruined our Christmas in 2023. We were seated right next to a toilet with people constantly passing by us while we were trying to eat. There was also a large family nearby allowing their children to run around half-naked. The restaurant was freezing cold as the heating was off. The starters were either cold soup or frozen microwaved brie. The main dishes consisted of overcooked vegetables and tough, tasteless meat with watery gravy. Dessert options were limited to a small piece of Christmas cake in lumpy custard or three profiteroles. The only positive aspect was the excellent service from the floor staff, although the manager, Neil Prior, was unhelpful and unable to process a refund. Despite reaching out to the restaurant via email, I have yet to receive a refund. I will never return to this establishment and advise others to avoid it as well. The total cost was £280 for a disappointing experience."

Red Chilli

➤ 46 Beancroft Road, WF10 5BS, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Carta • Balti • Indian • Pakistani • Bangladeshi

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"Firstly staff were great and friendly, and made us feel really welcomed. Pickle tray was actually generous which was nice but again another thats missing the lime pickle . Mains wise, good portion of mushroom rice, fragrant and tasty. The lamb achari sauce base was rich and moreish, the meat tender. The chicken passanda was OK.. Chicken pieces were a tad tough which was a shame as the sauce was nicely balanced and smooth. The garlic naan was unfortunately a little anemic, just needed that extra minute as it was doughy on certain parts. We were one of the first ones tonight in the restaurant, so maybe a start of service hiccup, but wasnt what we remembered when we last visited."

Joy Bangla

➤ 32 Bridge Street, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Carta • Balti • Asian • Vegan • Vegetarian

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"I always enjoy my meals at this restaurant. The staff is very friendly. We dined in for dinner and the price per person was between £20-30. The food, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch, receiving a score of 5 each. I highly recommend the Poppadom Pickles, Chicken Tikka, Onion Bhaji, Chicken Biryani, and any of the rice dishes."