Giggling Squid - Carta

Cote Brasserie

➤ 1 East Street, Horsham RH12 1HH, United Kingdom, RH12 1HL

Carta • French • Mexican • European • Fast Food

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"I made a reservation for New Year's Eve and received an email confirmation. After checking the menu link provided, we knew exactly what we wanted. However, when we arrived at 9:30 PM, we discovered that the menu had been changed to a fixed four-course meal, which cost almost double what we had anticipated! I asked the waiter why we hadn't been informed of this change, but he simply said, "That's just how it is." Overall, it was a disappointing experience with poor service, and I won't be returning."

Camellia South Lodge

➤ Brighton Road, RH13 6PS, Horsham, United Kingdom

Carta • Pizza • Seafood • European • Fast Food

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"My mother and I had been following the Masterchef Pro comp ' last year and were really keen to sample some of the winner, Tom Hamblet 's, food. We travelled a 4 hour round trip for the experience. We don 't eat at fine dining restaurants often but we are foodies. Firstly, the setting of the restaurant is very lavish and comfortable with warm low lighting. That said, the dinner experience was a little too dark for my mother so that 's something to think about if you struggle with eyesight and low lighting. The service was friendly, attentive and speedy/efficient. The food: I 'll start with the dessert because that was a real pleasure for us. We both loved the flavours of Tom 's end of series winning dessert so the meal ended on a high (we ordered the Olive Oil sponge with lemon curd). I recommend not ruining your palette with the overly sweet petit four that are placed in front of you following dessert unfortunately ours were more sugar flavoured than any other identifiable flavour. Our starters and mains were very VERY underwhelming. They arrived looking beautiful, neat and tidy but failed to deliver on taste. I had wanted the celeriac themed starter but the waiting staff told me the vegan/veggie starters and mains were created by their head chef and not Tom. That was disappointing as his 3 month residency was the reason we 'd visited the restaurant. We ended up both having the lobster starters after the waiting staff recommended it highly as either a starter or an additional dish to share. The claw meat was minimal and tough and the foam mousse took centre stage on the plate. Whilst the plate had lots of textures to it, we felt it was unbalanced and generally with no 'wow ' to it. We enjoyed the coffee and rye bread with butter and pollen/fennel that came prior to this thought. I ordered the Guinea Fowl as a main after the waiter described it as a gamey, dark and tender meat. I feel like a better description to someone that hasn 't had guinea fowl before would be 'it 's like a chicken breast with a different flavour '. This is what arrived in front of me and I actually found it was quite dry and not dark at all! I would never have ordered anything that resembled chicken breast anyway so I felt ill informed about my choice. I also thought the girolles were overwhelmingly tart. I didn 't enjoy my main. Mum 's Hogget was nice but average for her too. Last comment I 've never in my life paid £6.50 for less than 1.5ltrs mineral water beware! I don 't care how much money you have it 's water!!!"

Miller Carter Horsham

➤ Unit 17, Piries Place, Horsham I-RH12 1EH, United Kingdom

Carta • Kebab • Cafés • Mexican • Fast Food

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"Service: 11/10 Starter: Calamari Duck Parfait - 10/10 Main Course 1: 50-Day Aged Fillet Mignon with Bordelaise Sauce (cooked *Blue*) - 100/10 Main Course 2: Fish and Chips - 9/10 Dessert: Hot Brownie - Over 9000! I want to extend my thanks to the front-of-house team for their warm welcome. Although we arrived a bit late, they were incredibly accommodating. Special thanks to Irvana (I hope I spelled that correctly) for providing excellent service! My steak experience took me on a nostalgic journey—like Anton Ego savoring his ratatouille in Gusto’s restaurant. It reminded me of a family meal in Holland during my childhood, where I had my first real steak. This may have even surpassed that memory! I was initially hesitant about dining at Miller and Carter since it's a chain restaurant, but if you're feeling the same way, let me assure you: don't be. While it may not be the cheapest option, it definitely deserves a smart-casual dress code that anyone who understands proper dining etiquette should respect. Curious, I browsed through other reviews, and I found it hard to believe anyone could leave a 1-star review without sounding like a “Karen.” It’s important to take reviews with a grain of salt—this is truly a fantastic restaurant! In summary, if you're a fan of steak, this place will take great care of you and provide excellent recommendations for how to enjoy your meal just the way you like it. Perfect!"

Filippo's Italian

➤ 5a Park Place, Horsham RH12 1DF, United Kingdom, BN6 9NA

Carta • Pizza • Sushi • Italian • Vegetarian

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"The mirrors in the restaurant create an illusion of more space, which is nice, although my wife and I found them a bit distracting since they reflect the dining area from various angles. Overall, we were very pleased with our experience and will definitely return. As for parking, there’s a multi-storey car park right across the street, costing £4.80 for a two-hour stay. The restaurant is kid-friendly, offering smaller portions for children. However, it's worth noting that while the restaurant has access on the ground floor, it was closed during our visit, and the main dining area is located on the first floor, accessible only by an outdoor staircase."

Blacksmith Arms

➤ Blacksmiths Arms Stane Street, RH14 9JH, Horsham, United Kingdom

Carta • Pub • Steak • Pizza • Italian

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"I returned for lunch today and was attended to by Tony, who suggested we try the Lobster special. The food was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented, bursting with flavor and absolutely delicious. This Italian restaurant truly excels with their excellent staff, both in service and in the kitchen."