2 /5 Audrey Fernandes: Second visit to Reinata, this time for Father’s Day, was a major letdown. Despite having a reservation, we were left standing at the door for a while before being seated; took 20 mins from arrival to receive menus (and place not full). Starters were mixed—potato bravas and oxtail empanadas were good, but the chef’s tacos (£13.95 for two small chips with meat) were poor value.
Mains were worse. My beef cheeks were a single small piece on mash with minimal veg. The lamb lacked the promised rosemary and garlic flavours and was just plain roasted. Yorkshire puddings were inconsistent—one missing, others barely had gravy. When gravy was requested, a salty, Bovril-like sauce was given which was not gravy! It became clear food was being sent from their sister restaurant, Rayuela, which likely caused delays and poor quality.
At £150, the meal was overpriced, underwhelming, and lacked flavour. After a great first visit, this experience was a disappointment. Poor service, bland mains, and bad value—won’t be returning. A free coffee card as compensation just added insult to injury.
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