The Royal

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   Stephanie

   London

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We had a pleasant visit but were disappointed with the inconsistency of the food. Squid dish very good and tasty. Gurnard, bland and not developed as a dish. The radicchio was just raw and sliced, there was no convincing sauce - more like fish water and the potatoes were meh. Had the radicchio been braised, more of the wonderfulness of this complex veg would've come through. A good, burnt butter sauce - a must with brown shrimp - could've also hidden the other failings and would've brought the dish together. Alternatively or as well as, a tasty, olive oil mash would've given the dish a bit of much-missed richness. That said, we enjoyed having plenty of space around us and not feeling crowded on a cramped table but the soul always quails when there is a time limit to one's stay - making one feel more like a cash cow rather than a participant in one of life's greatest rituals. Even so, we did have enough time to eat at leisure and we will be back for more soon.
   

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   Stephen

   East Sussex

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Great service, great food and great value. What is more, close to the station for car free access
   

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   Ellie

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 9, 2025

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

   Such an amazing roast, honestly one of the best roasts I’ve had. Also the goat pie was amazing and the crispiest roasts potatoes ever! So good! Our waitress was so lovely and attentive. The ‘manager looking man’ was so rude to us but didn’t deter from the amazing service from our waitress x
   

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   JaniceO

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

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

   Delicious Sunday lunch, served promptly and hot, all the trimmings and great wine selection too. Great atmosphere with wood burner going and relaxed chatter. Service was also great, very appreciated. Will definitely return and highly recommend.
   

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   Kay

   VIP

   London

   30 reviews

   4.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

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

   Delicious food and efficient, friendly service. Been here for drinks a few times but never had chance to dine. Will definitely return.
   

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   TastebudQueen

   London

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on January 29, 2025

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

   Fantastic restaurant, lovely setting right next to the station. Very friendly and helpful team. Cosy atmosphere. We did find the lunch menu somewhat. limited in choice, However the food we both had was delicious. We didn’t have any drinks on this occasion as we were both driving. Lovely to have it open at lunchtime.
   

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   Emma

   VIP

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 25, 2025

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

   Really interesting and delicious food in a warm and inviting dining room. Great selection of wines too. We'll be back for sure.
   

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   Nick

   East Sussex

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 5, 2025

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

   Staff really made the experience as they were extremely professional and polite.
   

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   Ally

   London

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2024

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

   The Manzo di Pozza, daal and fried polenta were really good but the lamb neck was tough and I didn't love the Malbec. Would definitely visit again though. Nice atmosphere for low key NYE. Thanks to the staff.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

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

    Just lovely. Made us very welcome. Superb food. Great for dogs too.
    

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