Rowans - Redbridge

I visited this restaurant and was overcharged. I’ve since been told by several people that they have a reputation for it. They tried me out,?didn’t get away wit... read more I visited this restaurant and was overcharged. I’ve since been told by several people that they have a reputation for it. They tried me out,?didn’t get away with it as I wrote down the prices as I went along and presented them with it at the till. I had a jacket potato with one filling but they tried to charge me for two. I refused to pay it and I didn’t leave a tip. If you don’t mind being ripped off, do visit as the food is pretty good. If however you prefer dealing with an honest business, go elsewhere. I wouldn’t go back. Being ripped off isn’t my style.

VERY OVER PRICED. FOOD INCREDIBLY POOR. THIS RESTAURANT HAS A TERRIBLE REPUTATION FOR OVER CHARGING CUSTOMERS. read more VERY OVER PRICED. FOOD INCREDIBLY POOR. THIS RESTAURANT HAS A TERRIBLE REPUTATION FOR OVER CHARGING CUSTOMERS.

My first visit since the refurbishment undertaken during lockdown. Nice decor and a slightly extended menu but still the same high quality food and service. We... read more My first visit since the refurbishment undertaken during lockdown. Nice decor and a slightly extended menu but still the same high quality food and service. We enjoyed all our dishes excellent poached eggs, shepherd's pie and salad. Also lovely juice and coffees. A warm welcome back to the High Street!

Despite these shortcomings, the coffee and tea were fantastic, the restrooms and restaurant were very clean, and the staff provided excellent service. It's wort... read more Despite these shortcomings, the coffee and tea were fantastic, the restrooms and restaurant were very clean, and the staff provided excellent service. It's worth noting that salt beef was not the main offering of this Turkish restaurant, so the pricing seemed akin to that of a cafe rather than a full restaurant.

Four of us visited this restaurant yesterday, which was a Saturday. It was extremely busy when we arrived, so we waited at the breakfast bar for a couple of min... read more Four of us visited this restaurant yesterday, which was a Saturday. It was extremely busy when we arrived, so we waited at the breakfast bar for a couple of minutes before our table was ready. The waiter greeted us warmly and was very professional and polite. The food we ordered was outstanding. I had the smashed avocado, smoked salmon, and poached eggs, and I will definitely return to try the many other options on the menu. One of my friends is vegan and was pleased with the variety of choices available for her. Another friend, who is a big meat eater, ordered the salt beef sandwich. The waiter recommended the large option, as the small one had a smaller portion of meat. When the sandwich arrived, we were all impressed by the generous amount of meat it contained. It also came with chips and coleslaw. The portion was so large that my friend couldn't finish it and took the leftovers home. The restaurant is spacious, with seating all around and comfortable sofas, making it a great option for families with young children. We will definitely be coming back to Rowans!