The Cliffe at Dinham

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   Roger

   Yorkshire1 review

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Reception/bar area are satisfactory but the dining tables and table dressing are very basic. Service was good. Menu was acceptable but a little restrictive if dining for more than one night. Food was good but not exceptional. Menu for chicken pie accompaniment was seasonal greens but included cauliflower carrots and suede. Why say greens rather than seasonal vegetables. Some mains required the purchase of additional potatoes.
   

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   Chris

   Shropshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic meal and very good value . Complements to the excellent chef and staff
   

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   Rachel

   Hampshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a Sunday roast, absolutely beautiful. I always think you can't really beat a homemade roast but this was every bit as good. Not cheap but worth it.. great friendly service as well.
   

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   Maureen

   Oxford1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   At the time of booking we were not informed that it would be a limited set menu only. There was only a choice of 4 mains - fish , steak or chicken or a vegetarian option. I went for the steak which had a £5 supplement. I asked for medium rare but the steak arrived very undercooked -quite raw in the middle . I had difficulty cutting it and so asked for it to be redone . It was still tough when it arrived and when I tried to eat it it was very chewy and hard to eat . The waitress offered me a steak knife but the meat was too tough even for a steak knife and I really struggled to eat. Eventually I gave up and left the food . The manager refused to admit that the steak was not only badly cooked but it was probably if a poor quality which can only explain why it was tough. I had to contend with not paying the £5 supplement but considering I hardly touched the steak it was not good enough offer and no apologies. It did ruin our evening . My husband’s fish was edible but hardly gourmet . I will not be recommending this restaurant. Very poor show indeed .
   

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   Peter

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Monday lunch. Very quiet (as expected). Food was excellent. Service good. Prices reasonable. Recommend.
   

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   Vivienne

   Shropshire4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 31 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The great thing about the Cliffe, especially for jazz lovers is that they have meals with jazz. This was a jazz dinner, music accompanying a three or two course meal. Three courses is just right at the Cliffe; the meal portions mean you do have just enough capacity to include that delicious dessert. which is a bonus compared to other venues where you have to regretfully decline. And then the mellow music goes so well with the food and the waiters are just the right amount of attentive.
   

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   Harry

   Shropshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sublime as usual, very regular visitors as it’s that good!
   

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   Niki

   Shropshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 20 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   One of the best meals I’ve had in ages - mouth-wateringly delicious. Service was attentive and thoughtful. Not cheap but worth it.
   

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   Jane

   Manchester8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 18 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely meal and overall stay recently at the Cliffe. Nothing too much trouble, warm and friendly service by knowledgeable and professional staff. Excellent food. Choices available for vegetarian. Well cooked and nice atmosphere in the restaurant.
   

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    John

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    First class food. Great ambience on a music night and very good friendly service. Well chosen menu. Ideal portion sizes and every item was perfectly cooked. Absolutely excellent!
    

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