Waterside Bistro - Shipley

*make them exceptional and I mean exceptional. beautiful location next to the canal and beautiful industrial facility. the service was excellent when we entered through the door. honored by a beautiful man who sat us and even pulled out our chairs. he was incredibly nice to explain the background of the restaurant and the ethos behind the good. wein was excellent and, perhaps a strange comment, it is strange how fast they get fussy over glasses and they were excellent. I had a sous vide entenei on hamhock and it was cooked to perfection. wonderful balance of smokey aromas with a thick and creamy egg yolk. followed was venison from a local plot with potato terrine and other vegetables. the venison was so incredible, just melted. barely chew. amazing quality. actually the best poisoning I've ever had. rhubarb fool to finish. again excellent, sharp cut through the sweet. at the end of the meal the cook came out to talk about the tasting menus he puts on and the English weeping he promotes. they cost us about 90 for two and this included wein. they have to pay for quality and it was worth every penny. I use the word exceptionally economical and it fits this place perfectly. I think that eating and the service here fits to the likes of home, bibi’s, piccolinos, all still solid favorites of me. and I would say one of the best meals I had for one. very warmly recommend a visit. we go back to your English wine and tasting menu at night. so we went back to the tasting menu. each cure was exquisitely designed to have balanced aromen and, as they can see on the photos, looked stunning. but some critiken. the portions were also small for a tasting menu. smallest we had in a certain degree. Secondly, the food server did not know what they served, which was disappointed. we wanted to get back to absolutely, because the quality was on site. Maybe a bigger lunch would eat before.

Our second visit to this hidden gem of a restaurant was just as impressive as the first. Our group of four was once again extremely pleased with the service, food, and the friendliness of the staff. When making the reservation, I was asked about any dietary restrictions, which was a pleasant surprise as most restaurants do not inquire about this. I mentioned that we needed gluten-free and vegetarian options, to which they responded without issue. Our meals were delicious, and our waiter made sure to confirm that my friends' gluten-free meals were served correctly. This was our first gathering since lockdown, so we had a lot to catch up on and ended up spending a good three hours chatting, eating, drinking, and laughing. We never felt rushed, even after the kitchen closed and we were the only customers left. Thank you for a five-star experience - we will definitely be returning!

Absolutely fantastic. Local produce and wine. Service great as well. It's pricey but worth every pound. I had asparagus with a crispy duck egg and pork fillet with a sausage roll which was delicious. The assiette desert option is brilliant too. Will be back when I am next in the area

Absolutely incredible. The best food I have ever had! I could eat a whole tank of the lobster bisque.

Absolutely delightful dining experience. My friend and I shared the steak for a celebrity and specifically requested it be cooked rare, as many other restaurants tend to overcook it. This steak was one of the best we have had in a long time. For starters, we enjoyed perfectly presented shrimp and a spectacular salad. The service was attentive, friendly, and overall excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others and hope to visit again for dinner soon!