Fitzroy - FOWEY

I had a wonderful birthday meal! The food was delicious, and our waitress was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. read more I had a wonderful birthday meal! The food was delicious, and our waitress was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable.

The food was excellent, though it was a bit pricey. We dined at Tresandton in St. Mawes the day before, and the prices were comparable, but the establishment I... read more The food was excellent, though it was a bit pricey. We dined at Tresandton in St. Mawes the day before, and the prices were comparable, but the establishment I mentioned is significantly more upscale.

The atmosphere is pleasant and the food is delicious. However, since it's an old building, it can get a bit chilly at night. read more The atmosphere is pleasant and the food is delicious. However, since it's an old building, it can get a bit chilly at night.

Why 3 Stars? The restaurant is stylish and the food is of high quality. The service, while not the fastest, was warm and friendly. However, the main issue is th... read more Why 3 Stars? The restaurant is stylish and the food is of high quality. The service, while not the fastest, was warm and friendly. However, the main issue is the relationship between prices and portion sizes, which felt outrageous. With only four main dishes to choose from, it was challenging to find something that appealed to other diners in my group. Fitzroy had a somewhat pretentious vibe, almost experimental, and seemed very self-involved in a philosophical sense. It brought to mind an American sketch comedy show called Portlandia (a somewhat obscure reference). One memorable episode featured affluent diners with bizarre requests at a restaurant that caters to such clientele. The warm service helped mitigate any attitude problems, but the restrictive menu and exorbitant prices were apparent. The kitchen is skilled, but unfortunately, it doesn't offer good value. In the end, it simply felt absurd.

We were excited to attend this restaurant but had our child fall ill the evening due to attend. I emailed the restaurant to apologise for the no show a few days... read more We were excited to attend this restaurant but had our child fall ill the evening due to attend. I emailed the restaurant to apologise for the no show a few days later, as they proceeded to charge me £100 for a no show fee! Stating they're unable to refund despite circumstance, and the amount seems very excessive. Visitors beware!