Fresh User Reviews for Booking Angel Restaurant Bookings in Canberra

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

I like this restaurant because of the lovely positive atmosphere, amazing steaks and the friendly staff.

May 17, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Tried out the hogsbreath cafe on one of my friends recommendation. I really liked the food, especially the mains. The steaks are slow cooked for 18hrs which tasted very nice and was cooked as per my liking. I have no hesitation in recommending this place to my friends and family. Cheers

May 11, 2012

6.5 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  3      Value  7     

Went with my brother, and we both ordered the Barramundi burger. It was made so well, and I couldn't fault it. Tasted so good, and the aioli sauce that went with it was delicious.

Only problem was the main ushering guy was a bit rude. A younger guy serving us afterwards was nice, but when we tried ordering something else, he'd keep forgetting so we just got up and left to buy extra food elsewhere.

Value is alright, but I agree, the service at this place is pretty damn bad and kills the mood.

May 07, 2012

7.8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  8     

We went there last night for our anniversary. We have been here a number of times over the past two years. We have never been disappointed. It has good food and character.

Mar 28, 2012

2.5 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  3      Service  2      Value  2     

A group of six of us went here for a post-Christmas catch up. Charcoal has a reputation for fantastic steaks so we thought we would try it out.

Despite asking for my steak well done, it came out, as one person on the table quoted, 'still mooing'. So I sent it back. The second time it came out still incredibly pink with blood coming out of it. Not too sure how the staff at Charcoal define 'well done' but my definition certainly isn't mooing.

What was even more disappointing was the service of the staff who on each occasion were so rude about the fact that I was sending it back.

I will not be going to Charcoal again, nor will any of us who dined there that night (service was terrible for more than just steak issue) be recommending it to any of our friends or colleagues.

Mar 18, 2012

7.8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  8     

We went there with several diners who had dietary restriction and they were happy to listen to our groups limitation and advise us on some suitable dishes. All the food was delicious and was brought out at a good pace. Will be going back.

Mar 07, 2012

4.8 Average

Food  7      Ambience  6      Service  2      Value  4     

First time ever in my life that a waitress asked me to bring my plate to her, as she already had three plates on hand and too lazy to come back and collect the last one. She then asked us if we wanted her to send the bill over, we were still having our drinks so we said a bit later. She just dumped the bill on our table 2 minutes later.

Steak was good (considering how much to pay), cocktails wasn't and service was astonishing! I won't go back to this restaurant where they don't understand that customers pay and Receive services!

Feb 18, 2012

4.8 Average

Food  1      Ambience  8      Service  5      Value  5     

I really actually liked the ambience of this place and service was to be expected, nothing to rave about but didn't have any problems with it.

Having recently moved from Sydney and expecting some satay beef pho we were sadly disappointed here but nevertheless stayed to try something else.

The spicy soup was super spicy, not complaining here, but flavours were lost a bit on it. However, the duck in the duck soup was definitely far past its used-by date and my partner was sick afterwards. By both the smell and taste it was not ok to eat and so I've had to rate the food quite low. I'd like to think that this is not the usual but I wouldn't return here before trying all the other Vietnamese places in Canberra first.

Feb 15, 2012

7.3 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  7     

The prawns sour soup is awesome but a bit heavy on the Msg. Service and atmosphere are as to be expected from a down-to-earth Vietnamese. This is all about the food, not the surroundings.

Jan 25, 2012

7.5 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  8     

Moved from Sydney to Canberra 6 months ago... at last, a decent vietnamese restaurant. Their Pho's authentic. This is from someone who used to visit a vietnamese restaurant at least once a week in Sydney. It's driven away the urge to drive 3 hrs to Sydney for a good bowl of pho... I'm not complaining

Tried chilli mussel and spring rolls but going back soon with a large group to sample a larger selection from the menu. On a Saturday afternoon, there was a constant stream of asians entering the premises... you know that's gotta be a good sign.

The foods great, price is right...I don't really care about the kitschy decor. So long as they don't increase the price of dishes to pay for an expensive fitout. It adds to the overall atmosphere... Even better, 25% off from Entertainment Book (up to $20 off).

Jan 17, 2012

8 Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  6      Value  7     

I went to LaRustica on a saturday night as it was recommended by a friend. it was very busy when we arrived but we were promptly seated, it did, however, take a while to get a waiters attention so we ordered drinks and food at the same time. I had the calamari for entree with my partner having the octopus. Both were great, I was disappointed with the look of mine as it look like packet deep fried stuff but once bitten into it, it was obvious it was not.

I then had the pollo chicken with mushrooms and creamy white wine sauce and my partner has a steak. Both were cooked to perfection and throughly enjoyed. Despite already being full we ordered dessert, for me vanilla bean and hazelnut icecream and for him profiteroles. The profiteroles were enormous and so delish! the icecream was also housemade and was reflected the taste.

All over a very good experience, the only disappointment was the service. Understandably it was lax during the busy period but it did not improve as the night went on, with the staff much preferring the chat behind the counter. Wasn't enough to put us off returning though.

Jan 09, 2012

5.3 Average

Food  5      Ambience  6      Service  6      Value  4     

Came here last year and this is the 2nd time I have been to this restaurant chain. Not sure why I decided to come here again, but this visit has reminded me of earlier impression of this chain and I will not be visiting this place again.

Now in all honesty the service is okay. For families I can definitely see how this place can appeal because it is very family oriented. For any others, I warn that the food is disappointing for a Steakhouse. The prices are not that cheap either.

Jan 03, 2012

6 Average

Food  8      Drinks  5      Ambience  5      Service  7      Value  5     

Had dinner here the other night with 3 others. Bar service was okay...just. Drinks were a bit pricey and I didn't appreciate being asked by someone 30 years younger than me if I was driving when I ordered my third drink (my husband dropped me off and picked me up for those that are wondering).

Bistro service was good, the woman taking the orders was very busy, yet she kept her cool and was friendly and helpful. The wait for dinner was a little long, but as we had 2 servings of the mixed bread, we weren't starving. We were all very happy with our main meals. Everything cooked to perfection, vegies nice and crisp (not soggy at all), chicken just right, sauces very yummy.

I would recommend El Dorado's for casual dining, nothing flash, but the food is good value for money.

Dec 18, 2011