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The Bell Inn

➤ Bramshaw, SO43 7HE, New Forest, United Kingdom

Carta • Steak • Vegan • British • European

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"In the approach to Christmas, at the time of goodwill to all men, I feel hesitant writing this review. We 've had meals at The Bell before, probably on three occasions, and they have been fine with good service. This time we met friends here and had driven a long way through driving rain and were hungry! The restaurant was full, and so was the waiting area. I think the other half of the room was being used for a meeting or conference maybe, so perhaps the restaurant floor area where we normally sit was reduced. We were greeted reasonably and shown to our table and sat down, We were presented with the Festive menu. We preferred to order from the main menu. After about 15 minutes, we had to ask for these from behind the bar. Our drinks came pretty quickly our waitress was courteous and friendly, and our food order was taken. After over an hour, and noting that other tables who arrived well after we did were served before us, we enquired as to whether we had been forgotten. We had to go and find someone to ask. After 20 minutes more, our food did arrive. The bream, liver and fish and chips were OK. But I don 't think the chef knows how to cook the basics, unless a work experience person or the like was given responsibility. Mashed potato was cold and getting solid. Saute potatoes were few and far between, overcooked, small and cold. The salad was a dozen olives thrown onto a couple of lettuce leaves. The waitress offered to have the mash replaced, but we didn 't have another hour to spare. The waitress was full of apologies, but said she had asked about the delay from the kitchen. The food isn 't cheap here, so quality ought to have been reasonabe, not partly sub standard or unenjoyable. We apologised to our friends for recommending this venue. Although the bill was adjusted, we 'll probably try somewhere else next time. Shame, because we love the area and the decor."

Anissa's Thai Kitchen

➤ 74 High Street, New Forest, United Kingdom

Carta • Thai • Asian • Vegan • Vegetarian

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"We've been eating here since it opened and enjoyed takeaways through Covid. The owner is a likeable chap and I remember discussing the origin of the restaurant as a truly authentic dining experience with dishes direct from his home village cooked by Auntie on our first visit. A simple menu delivered what it promised. On our latest visit, the menu had changed to become a bit more mainstream and the furniture has gone from eclectic to uniform. I'm not saying the food's not good (it's great), but much has transformed the humble eatery. It's a nice place and I hope it continues to do well somehow I miss the limited menu... Still, I recommend it."

La Pergola

➤ Southampton Road, Lyndhurst I-SO43 7BQ, United Kingdom

Carta • Kebab • Pizza • Mexican • Asiatic

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"I absolutely love Italian cuisine, but it's often challenging to find authentic Italian restaurants. To my delightful surprise, this restaurant exceeded my expectations in every way. The food is genuinely authentic Italian, complemented by excellent service. They also cater to children, offering smaller portions of pasta, pizza, and other meal adjustments. Everything was delicious! The only downside for us is that it's not local, but if you get the chance, make sure to add this place to your list of must-visit restaurants."

Lyndhurst Tea House

➤ High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BG, New Forest, United Kingdom

Carta • Pizza • Pasta • Coffee • Cheese

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"A very busy tea room. We were lucky to get a table but there was only 2 of us so they managed to squeeze us in. Made very welcome. My hubby had the cheese scones with the chutney and it was very tasty and he managed to get 2 cups of tea out of his tea pot a bonus. I had the toasted tea cake which was really fruity and the orange squash with lemonade which was very refreshing. The only problem we had was we didn’t have any white sugar for the tea so asked one of the young waitresses and she came back with just ONE sachet and when we asked for more she looked at us as tho we had 2 heads and went off and came back with a couple of sachets. The place was very busy and perhaps they hadn’t had time to top up the sugars but perhaps in future if they are asked for more sugars they think perhaps I should fill the container up. We were very lucky getting a table straight away as they were turning people away so that says how good this place must be. Good prices for what we had"

The Rockingham Arms

➤ Canada Road, Test Valley, United Kingdom, SO51 6DE

Carta • Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"Read all the wonderful reviews and was looking forward to a lovely meal, unfortunately we were really disappointed. I have to say the staff were great, friendly and welcoming, but.... My Guinness came up with a massive head. OK I can live with that and it was a nice pint. Then we ordered food. Apparently the kitchen closes at 8 and it was 7.30. My wife ordered belly of pork and I went for my favourite, sirloin steak medium rare. The sauce on the pork was laced with salt and the crackling was so over seasoned it was inedible. My steak came up well done and I mean really well done.. To be fair, the young lady that served us did offer to change everything and was super apologetic but we were so embarrassed, complaining about everything we decided to try and eat it.. We couldn't do it tho, we had to leave most of it. Again to be fair, they removed the cost of my steak and offered free desserts, but we just wanted to leave by then. Really sorry to leave your first 1 star but it was awful."