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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 2056 reviews

What User likes about The Waterfront Bistro Ipswich:
we have celebrated a great birthday here (my big sisters and we have chosen it randomly for a Sunday, as they have advertised live-soul music, I cannot tell them how beautiful this place is, everything! eating, service, atmosphere, cleanliness. everything. we ate, we sunk, we danced. oh and we drank! are we going back?? bright yeah! View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Waterfront Bistro Ipswich:
Really sad to have to write this. But for the first time ever at this usually lovely restaurant, we were very disappointed this evening by the attitude, rudeness and unprofessionalism of one particular waitress which has completely tarnished the reputation of this establishment for us for any further bookings. In these troubled and uncertain times… More View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 22 reviews

Staff always provide a happy safe atmosphere, food amazing

Excellent service and beautifully cooked, fresh tasty food in a modern yet cosy setting.

We had nice eating and a drink in bistro, which was very nice building over several days and many service points

Wonderful food, very well presented, they have clearly an excellent cook. and super attentive service from a bubbly young lady (saturday 13 nov.

Great service, friendly professional staff. eating was very good. decent wine list. we're coming back!

This Ipswich establishment boasts a beautiful interior and a promising menu, but recent visits highlight a concerning inconsistency in service and food quality. While some guests rave about the attentive staff, delicious dishes, and vibrant atmosphere, others recount troubling experiences with rude service and lackluster meals, particularly expensive dishes that fall short of expectations. Complaints about long wait times and insufficient portion sizes add to the disappointment. Despite the restaurant's potential and appealing décor, a notable divide in customer experiences suggests that improvements in service and consistency are crucial for maintaining its reputation and customer loyalty.

Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 794 reviews
Colin1225557890
27.01.2024 - 14:02

Very dissatisfied with how a quiet complaint to Greg the owner about my meal which I wasn’t happy with was met rudely and handled aggressively with excuses and...

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Andy
27.01.2024 - 14:02

Stopped off for a quick lunch on our way through Ipswich. The food was very tasty and arrived quickly, and the service was attentive and friendly, going out of...

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Compass453861
27.01.2024 - 14:02

I am still in shock at the absolutely horrific way we were spoken to by the owner and his staff at the waterfront during our visit here at the weekend. He was a...

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Alison
27.01.2024 - 14:02

Had a fantastic meal this evening. Superb food and as a coeliac it is fantastic going to a restaurant that will adapt every one of their dishes. The service was...

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Alex
27.01.2024 - 14:02

I had lunch and then stayed for the amazing "Soul Sunday" event at this restaurant. The singing was beautiful and the lively atmosphere was a lot of fun. The st...

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Facebookpag
4.6 ★ from 155 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.3 ★ from 747 reviews

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