Reviews - The Woodsman Restaurant
The Woodsman Restaurant
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Robin E. • 1 review
August 11, 2024
6/10Not very welcoming. Restaurant was empty but seated us at a dingy corner table. Didn’t have the wine we ordered. Really poor food choice for vegetarians. Food was mixed - crab starter really uninspiring, but pork belly was superb. Lovely venue but poorly managed. Could be so much better. If you want to charge these prices, the whole experience has to be better.
Lerverne B. • 1 review
July 21, 2024
8.5/10Had to book several weeks in advance for Sunday lunch and the food didn't disappoint, it was excellent. What didn't live up to expectations was the service. It took almost 30 mins from being seated to actually get a drink and that was with us chasing twice. The table next to us has the same problem. The restaurant wasn't full, so unsure why they were so inattentive, but they were also very slow to bring the bill. Pity as the food was very, very good.
Paul J. • 1 review
June 13, 2024
10/10My wife and I were exceptionally I pressed with this restaurant. Food was amazing (we were so pleased we got the exact same thing two nights in a row) and the service was exceptional. We’re sad we may not have the opportunity to eat here again (we’re here in holiday). Highly recommend this place for both breakfast and dinner.
Kelsey H. • 1 review
May 18, 2024
10/10I loved eating here! We shared the sirloin which was cooked to perfection. Amazing flavors.
Michelle A. • 1 review
April 11, 2024
8.5/10Great food. We chose the venison and pork. Would have sampled more of the menu but we were trying to fit in dinner with an RSC play. Perhaps a pre-theatre option would be great for future guests.
Madeleine N. • 3 reviews
April 6, 2024
6/10The experience and ambience depends on where you are seated. We did email ahead to ask if we could sit in the main dining area opposite the open kitchen but received no response. We were a table of four and the food was split, two in the party chose well and the other two were a little disappointed. The sweet breads lacked flavor and the pork was a little underwhelming. The deer was lovely.
Abigail B. • 1 review
April 3, 2024
10/10Absolutely wonderful experience. Food and service were both exceptional
Julie H. • 1 review
March 2, 2024
9/10We booked for before going to the theatre and were very clear about our limited time and this was confirmed at various stages by staff who advised on timings … unfortunately this info did not appear to reach the kitchen so we were a bit anxious about not having received our main courses at 7 pm and had to bolt our food - that said it was fabulous food which we all enjoyed
Lynn G. • 1 review
February 25, 2024
10/10An absolute gem! Just beautiful all round! Food, service, ambiance 10/10 plus. A wonderful afternoon for my husbands birthday celebration. How lucky we are to have this gorgeous restaurant on our doorstep. We’ll certainly be returning.
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Ian H. • 1 review
February 17, 2024
9.5/10Lovely evening, staff very welcoming and efficient, a calm atmosphere, excellent food
Julia D. • 1 review
February 3, 2024
9.5/10The aroma from the wood fired kitchen was wonderful, the setting very relaxing and the food was excellent - beautifully presented and served.
Georga G. • 2 reviews
November 17, 2023
10/10We found this restaurant on the Michelins Guide app, and it didn’t disappoint. On the contrary, the food and service was beyond our expectations. And you get to see the chef prepare the mains in the midst of the diners. It’s definitely one not to miss. We’re already looking forward to going back.
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David T. • 1 review
November 10, 2023
10/10Absolutely excellent experience. Food outstanding. Top top restaurant. An absolute must.
Penelope W. • 3 reviews
October 29, 2023
8/10We gave up on this restaurant a few years ago when staff grew uncaring. Tried it again on Sunday and were happily surprised. Jamellia snd her team really looked after us. A joyful lunch.
Helen B. • 1 review
November 2, 2023
10/10Lovely restaurant, the service was excellent. My husband is coeliac and they covered this expertly and both our meals were gorgeous. A 25th Wedding Anniversary to remember, we loved it.
Rory B. • 1 review
October 29, 2023
8.5/10Food was incredible, would highly recommend Sunday lunch. The service though was not up to the same standards as the food. Staff seem to dissappear once the food has been delivered to the table.
Carly W. • 1 review
October 22, 2023
6.5/10No vegetarian option was actually available for the Sunday roast (despite calling ahead to ask) no gluten free dessert options on the menu either (again despite calling ahead to ask). Then after being told we would have a discount due to an accident of a full drink being spilled over one of our party by the server we were actually over charged by £84. I ended up with a plate of 1 carrot some cabbage and 3 roast potatoes and was charged £14 for the privilege! Disappointed is a massive understatement!!! Would not return.
Duncan C. • 1 review
October 3, 2023
9/10Visited as a couple. Restaurant is small but we had plenty of space around the table. Service was attentive without being a distraction which was good. Food choices were what we had expected given the professed aim of the restaurant and any one dish could have happily been selected. The courses were full of flavour combinations that worked . Whilst additional side orders of vegetables weren't essential we enjoyed the carrots which were sufficient for two to share. Our only negative was that the restaurant was very loud. Voices reverberated around the room which has no soft surfaces to quieten the louder patrons voices. At times this made hearing the server difficult or even my spouse.
Lucinda H. • 4 reviews
September 17, 2023
10/10Lovely location , staff were excellent , informative and attentive, for was well presented and tasted amazing, portion extremely generous.
Jenny W. • 1 review
September 14, 2023
6.5/10The side dishes were delicious but the steak was tasteless it was a shame because we paid a lot for it and it looked a very good quality cut but it had not been seasoned at all and even cooked completely plain it lacked flavour I would reconsider your meat supplier. Having said that the service was very good and we had a lovely evening
Andrew M. • 1 review
August 29, 2023
10/10We had high hopes going in, but they simply overdelivered with every single dish and item. What a phenomenal restaurant.
gi h. • 1 review
August 22, 2023
5/10Starter had no much scallops. Really small and lacking of wow factor. Nothing special. Main: meat was very chewy, flavours were there but unfortunately the chewyness should not be there ( it was a special and did not taste at all as being cooked on wood). Dessert was horrendous..it was a blackforest cake interpretation where the mouse tasted rancid. We spoke to the waiter about these issues and not even a sorry was received neither a discount from our bill happened. They could see the dessert was not eaten completely and the meat on the plate could not be swallowed and the chewed bits were left on the plate Also, it was a birthday celebration which was mentioned on the booking and normally when we have said that on previous years in other restaurants, they bring the dessert with a candle or even something is given as a birthday complement. We'll not here. Ambience was flat, shame as restaurant has good deco. Operated, overpriced we felt they didn't care about us as paying customers.
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Michael B. • 1 review
August 10, 2023
10/10When we first walked in, it felt like an experience. As we entered, the entry was like travelling down a Victotian street - quite stunning. The service was first class. As we walked in, you could smell the wood burning ovens, and the open kitchen area was calm and efficient. The food was excellent and of Michelin quality. The cost was very reasonable for the quality of local produce used. Loved it so much that we have booked a weekend break at the hotel.
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Jane-May C. • 1 review
August 8, 2023
10/10Voted the no. 1 restaurant in Strat, we booked this venue for our wedding anniversary meal and you wowed us. Excellent service and attention to detail, the food was beautifully presented and delicious and the overall feeling with the dinner was of sumptuous delight. Thank you.
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Rachel C. • 1 review
August 8, 2023
10/10We decided to try the woodsman for our 25th wedding anniversary dinner and wasn’t disappointed. Amazing tasty food, lovely friendly staff and a full tummy
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Ashley T. • 1 review
August 6, 2023
10/104 of us went for Sunday lunch. Met by friendly smiling staff. Lovely cosy dining room nice touch being able to see your food being cooked on the flames. Food excellent and beautifully presented. Would recommend and will certainly revisit.
JoJo W. • 1 review
July 16, 2023
5.5/10Extraordinarily slow service. Very expensive. Car parking £6.50 even if you drink, eat or stay there.
Maxine R. • 1 review
May 19, 2023
9.5/10Beautifully prepared and presented food, imaginative menu - a real delight!
Patricia H. • 1 review
July 16, 2023
10/10Excellent service with attention to detail. Very efficient staff .
Martin W. • 1 review
July 2, 2023
10/10From delicious roasts to a fabulous tasting menu The Woodsman excels in fine dining at sensible prices. A great atmosphere with staff who are attentive but not overbearing. As Stratford residents The Woodsman has become a firm favourite.
Richard K. • 1 review
June 18, 2023
10/10We have dined here many times over the last 5 years. Outstanding quality without feeling stuffy. The food is on a par with the very best, lovely atmosphere and great service
Nigel L. • 1 review
June 11, 2023
10/10Arrived a little early, to be shown straight to our table, was told how it all worked, re ordering food, drinks etc. Nothing was to much trouble for any of the people @ work, really relaxed atmosphere, food was out of this world, I would personally say on par to Sat Bains in Nottm. Loved the whole experience, will deffo be back. ????
Carol L. • 1 review
May 13, 2023
9.5/10Second time at the woodsman and it didn’t disappoint. -delicious food, the quail starter was especially delicious and exceptional but all the dishes were greatly enjoyed by all - would very much recommend
Nav R. • 1 review
April 8, 2023
10/10Excellent food and attentive service Highly recommended
Telma G. • 5 reviews
April 7, 2023
9/10It's our second time at the restaurant and we were as pleased as the first. The food is great, good size portions good service, quiet if you go early. Will definitely go back and try other seasonal options
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Ursula h. • 1 review
March 16, 2023
10/10Absolutely Excellent relaxed atmosphere superb staff, Food to die for, superb evening.
Sarah B. • 1 review
March 11, 2023
10/10The staff were organised, helpful, professional but friendly. The kitchen had a calm, vibe and food really amazing. We spent 4+hours with friends and didn’t feel rushed. Table a really good size and sense of space really lovely. Would recommend as a treat restaurant as staff go the extra mile food extra special
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Joe G. • 1 review
February 26, 2023
10/10Really nice restaurant, food was delicious and very well presented. The staff were very attentive and we Shall be dining here again in the near future.
Jeanne C. • 1 review
February 26, 2023
5/10This restaurant was highly recommended, but food was at best average. Table was near the bar area that was used for staff chats and general dumping ground. Not somewhere to recommend
Sarah G. • 1 review
February 20, 2023
10/10This is my second time visiting The Woodsman and it is without doubt the best restaurant in Stratford upon Avon. The service is faultless and the food is sensational- I will definitely be back.
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