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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 1772 reviews

What Tansy W likes about Rafael's:
Food was stupendous. Each course delicious. Service perhaps slightly too attentive if anything. Hard to get the balance right but authentic interactions work best every time. Lovely mellow NYE atmosphere. I look forward to a return.. View all feedback. What arroma1990 doesn't like about Rafael's:
The Beetroot salad, Wild sea bass, crown prince, and Green salad were all beautifully prepared. The Goat cheese with salsa verde was tasty. However, the Baked potato was nothing extraordinary. The staff was lovely and the prices were fair. View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 1054 reviews
Tansy
05.01.2024 - 21:45

Food was stupendous. Each course delicious. Service perhaps slightly too attentive if anything. Hard to get the balance right but authentic interactions work be...

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Iain
05.01.2024 - 21:45

This dining experience was a Christmas present for us. We arrived for our reservation at 12 pm, but the restaurant was not ready to open. We waited 25 minutes f...

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carolinehQ9278BV
05.01.2024 - 21:45

As ever, the food was delicious. Beautifully presented and tasted amazing. A fantastic showcase for local produce, set in an historic goods shed. The lemonade w...

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Marc
05.01.2024 - 21:45

The food was consistently delicious, but the staff were cold and uncommunicative. The service was slow and plates were dropped off without any interaction. It w...

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papworki
05.01.2024 - 21:45

Excellent food, fab team, warm friendly. Also easy to look over the farmer’s market, so you feel part of something bigger. Great idea, brilliantly executed

Nestled in a historic goods shed, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its emphasis on local produce. Diners rave about beautifully prepared dishes like beetroot salad and wild sea bass, praising the attentive and friendly service. While some highlights include a phenomenal damson gin and delicious scallops, a few dishes fell short, such as an overly salty partridge and a lackluster baked potato. The ambiance is inviting, especially during festive occasions, though service inconsistencies and high prices for certain items may dampen the experience. Overall, it stands out as a lovely spot for casual lunches and special dinners alike.

Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 803 reviews

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