Barru - Southend-on-Sea

Had a lovely dinner at Barru. Food never disappointing. Such a good vibe inside. We went for a spontaneous meal out and wanted something light for a warm evening. The food came quickly and was very tasty. Staff were friendly and tentative. We did not feel rushed and enjoyed our meal thoroughly. Would definitely go again.

Been here a few times in the past and just finished a delicious meal again! Found out it’s under new management now and sometimes that’s a worry but the service was so attentive and fast. Food was fresh and delicious as I remember it. Great sized portions and very authentic! Reminded me of being in Turkey! Highly recommend will definitely come again! Thanks so much!

The experience we had here is just beyond belief. We was never greeted by the waitress just was told any table is fine She got our orders wrong and didn’t even apologise for the mistake that was made. Not attentive at all had to keep calling her over. There was a live singer which we couldn’t even hear ourselves speak. The food was okay but not something to be hyped about, it was very bland After paying our bill we left and no one said goodbye. Overall not good

Don’t waste your time. Had a table booked for 19:30 for 4 people on Wednesday 24th get a call from the restaurant at 19:11. To say inform me that unfortunately the restaurant is having to close due to an issue. Found that odd as we was already outside over the road having a cigarette so our other mate when in said about the booking they were going to close because they were quite its only just gone 7pm in the evening. How stupid to make that decision so early. The lady served us looked so unhappy you could see that she didn’t want to be there at all. One table of 5 another table of 5 a table it 3 my table of 3 was meant to be 4 but our other mate wasn’t able to join us ; . We had to ask 4 times for extra chill sauce had to ask where our breed was drinks. Only a few tables getting orders wrong having to chasing up is. Absolutely ridiculous we order some olives I don’t like them but my mate did they were going off as they were too mushy we still got charged my mate had only eaten a few the lady serving us even said oh do you not like them we told her why we didn’t eat any yet we still got charged. The meal was ok not very hot salad tasted like vinegar when salad is going out of date. we still got charged service charge we didn’t pay as we legally don’t have ti pay this my mate did as she didn’t want to feel uncomfortable or awkward. That’s down to her but we could hear the other table of 5 saying the lady isn’t good that not what we ordered. I’m glad ti know it’s not just us. I paid my part of the bill cash yet again we had to sort the issue out I was given the wrong change how can you make this mistake when the till tells you how much change to give. A real shame as this place used to be good you would think that with everything going up that you would do your best to try make customers want to come back. I can’t believe we had to chase up our drinks, food sort out the change. Toilets are so clean the restaurant looks good very good music but the chef didn’t have a hair net or a kitchen hat on or a facial hair net on. Not very hygiene friendly tbh

I had a disappointing experience at this restaurant for a leaving do event. I had booked for a group of 20-30 people and was quoted different prices for set menus. Despite visiting several times before the event to pay deposits and discuss details, there were hidden costs that were not communicated clearly. The food quality was not up to par, with small portions and some dishes being subpar. The service was lacking, with issues regarding the Prosecco deal and additional charges for water and bread that were not explained beforehand. The final bill included unexpected charges, including a hefty service charge. Despite these issues, the entertainment was good and we made the best of the situation. Unfortunately, I will not be returning to this restaurant and cannot recommend it to others based on my experience.