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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 12719 reviews

What Josephine Aktaş likes about Sambuca Forest Hall:
We had dinner here last night, the restaurant its self is starting to look a bit shabby around the edges and they appeared to be under staffed on this particular night but the food was tasty, it came out at a reasonable time and very reasonable prices. Nice place for a quick dinner. View all feedback. What Roxanne Young doesn't like about Sambuca Forest Hall:
I decided to treat my father and son in this restaurant for a meal after having advised by staff and patients during a recent stay in the rake lane. it was not disappointing that the minenstrone suppe for followed by bark meat to die on Sunday lunch, but the yorkshire pudding let it down as it was too dense and heavy, papa had no starter, but he had lammed, though he said it was chewing. my sohn had huh in peppermint... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Google
4.1 ★ from 1030 reviews
Kevan
22.12.2023 - 04:58

Just had the Sunday lunch,£9-95 for 3 courses, starter soup or potato skins,mains lamb,beef, chicken belly pork, ice cream or coffee. Mains were as good as most...

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Ian
22.12.2023 - 04:58

Good and drinks were lovely. Great value. Very good service Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recomme...

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Colin
22.12.2023 - 04:58

One of the best Sambucas in the area Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £10–20 Recommended dishes: Cheese Pizza, A Pint of Birra Moretti, Chil...

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Carol
22.12.2023 - 04:58

I expected actual chillies, not a covering of chilli flakes on a Lucifera pizza! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £10–20 Food: 2 Service: 2 A...

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Joanne
22.12.2023 - 04:58

Lovely place for a catch up with friends and food is always nice. We wanted to pay separately and that was not a problem. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Pri...

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The restaurant has a diverse range of opinions from the customers. While some praised the delicious food, excellent service, and reasonable prices, others complained of small portions, tasteless food, and poor customer service. Some customers experienced issues with bookings and seating while others had a wonderful dining experience. Overall, the establishment offers a variety of dishes at affordable prices, but some may be disappointed by the service and portion sizes.

Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 605 reviews
MiguelO19742333
04.01.2024 - 12:49

My experience at this restaurant tonight was absolutely shocking. We should have left after waiting so long for our drinks, but we didn't. The staff seemed disi...

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Helen
04.01.2024 - 12:49

Awful service, awful food. Worst restaurant I’ve ever been too! Staff disinterested whether you’ve liked your food or not. Avoid this restaurant

joellyjameswilson
04.01.2024 - 12:49

Absolutely terrible. We had a table booking for a large party at 7pm but they had ‘overbooked’ the restaurant so we didn’t get seated until 8:10pm. There was no...

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Dawn
04.01.2024 - 12:49

I am sad to be writing this review, as I love this restaurant, but I visited today with two friends it was a disaster from start to finish. Drinks (3 soft drink...

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linzianne28
04.01.2024 - 12:49

My family used to visit sambucas regularly but this will be our last time. Food has drastically gone down hill. Pizza bases have changed and now taste frozen. I...

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Heyrestaurants
3.9 ★ from 5029 reviews
Lindsay
23.11.2023 - 07:23

Well after reading some of the reviews I nearly did not go.. But pleased I did. Sunday lunch three course special for £7.95 and a £2.30 glass of cheap...

Patrícia
23.11.2023 - 07:23

First time in here travelling from glasgow, food was delicious

Liam
23.11.2023 - 07:23

Dear sambucas (forest hall), thanks for a rather unpleasant experience.

Yasmine
23.11.2023 - 07:23

Amazing restaurant with amazing decoration. Food was served very fast and our meals were boiling hot and very well presented. Staff were very...

Cameron
23.11.2023 - 07:23

I was in there with my partner and a guy next to us ordered a steak it was over cooked for his liking , I too ordered a steak .... the upshot was they...

Menu
4.8 ★ from 6 reviews
Laura
23.11.2022 - 20:15

Went there for my sister 21st great personal great eating the price is good and eating is lovley I would come every day I love the pizza

Sebastian
23.11.2022 - 20:15

Just amazing. beautiful atmosphere. reasonable prices. delicious food. the attentive staff. I love this place.

Ažbe
23.11.2022 - 20:15

Excellent meal at my mother's birthday with family on Saturday night. thanks to many for the great hospitality and excellent eating it was delicious, from pizza...

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Viola
23.11.2022 - 20:15

Had a delicious meal here for our grandsons 1st birthday. Staff all very friendly and we're making a fuss with him. Good service, lovely surroundings and delici...

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Josephine
23.11.2022 - 20:15

We had dinner here last night, the restaurant its self is starting to look a bit shabby around the edges and they appeared to be under staffed on this particula...

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Facebookpag
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Amanda
22.12.2023 - 04:58

Best Sunday Dinner. Great value.Plenty of gravy. the Lamb was superb. veg crunchy and fresh. 5 stars

Facebook
3.9 ★ from 1425 reviews
Foursquare
3.6 ★ from 13 reviews
Yelp
1.1 ★ from 1 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.5 ★ from 500 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.8 ★ from 2805 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 1304 reviews

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