The Welshwood, Ardleigh

Unfortunately I was very disappointed with this experience. Our drinks order had to be repeated twice, our pre-starter came without the sauce which then came after we requested it (by which time we had finished the bread). Our starter was bland and then we had to wait over 25 minutes for our main course. This time was spent watching the table opposite us complain that the steak was too raw. When ours arrived they had accidentally served the different sides for our mains on the incorrect plates asking us to fork it off onto the correct plate. I was really upset with my main of grilled whole seabass which was raw and bleeding from the middle. After eating around the edges I complained to the waitress who said the chef stated that that is how it is cooked in Spain. She did not offer to re-cook it or offer another selection. The apology was disinterested and we still had to pay over �60 for this meal with no discount or offer of one. Needless to say we left immediately without dessert or coffee. I was so sad as this was a special occasion for us and it spoilt our celebration. The waitress said the location had a very bad reputation and that they were looking to change this but unfortunately for me it will remain to be somewhere I do not rate very highly. If I wanted sushi I would go to a sushi restaurant. The worst part was the stomach problems I suffered from which began at 3am. This may have been a bad night for them but I am sorry to say I would not recommend it to anyone and would never go there again.

20 Oct 2009 16:55