Fresh User Reviews for English in Sydney

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

Had a great time at Frightnight for my Birthday on Sat night! Didn't stop laughing from the time I arrived. If you want a great night out you can't go past Frightnight.

May 31, 2012

4 Below Average

Food  3      Ambience  5      Service  4      Value  4     

Very disappointing experience. The service was friendly, but the waitress was rushed off her feet. Food not of high quality, tea weak. Will not return.

May 30, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Had one of the best steaks after a long time. I am not really a steal eater, but I do like to eat at hogsbreath cafe. The steaks are cooked for 18 hours and tastes delicious!

May 30, 2012

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  9     

My daughter bought me a high tea voucher from groupon. It was bit daunting after reading the review but I already made the booking couple weeks ago for this Saturday.

I was in fact pleasantly surprised the ambience of this little elegant tea house is spot on. It has a very relaxed feel, the lighting and classic furniture make a visit something worth remembering. To my shock, the tea house had the waiter and waitress on hand to keep the cafe run like clockwork. Their service was prompt, courteous and genuinely friendly.

Their fresh baked scones, chicken pastries and patisserie, all were delightful and very reasonably priced. The tea menu for high tea was very impressive, I couldn't believe there were organic teas for us to choose. My friends and I spent nearly two hours there yesterday afternoon. It was a great way to catch up with friends on the weekend. I highly recommend this tea house to all those favouring an afternoon tea.

May 27, 2012

2.8 Not Recommended

Food  3      Ambience  1      Service  2      Value  5     

I bought a voucher through Living Social for Top Tea House so in terms of value for money, it was relatively cheap for high tea. However, compared to other places I've been to including Victoria Room, QVB and the Observatory, I thought this place did not compare at all.

The service was a major let down. Though the waiters were friendly, water that was offered took about 10 minutes to arrive. Similarly, milk that was suggested to go with tea took about 20 minutes to arrive after the tea. A long wait between scones and the rest of the food and when we asked how long it was going to be, we were told "it takes as long as it takes."

The food itself was average. I had rung and asked for vegetarian option as the person who took my booking asked if I had any dietary requirements. Of course, this was completely forgotten about and we received the standard fare. As we had already waited a while for the food, we decided not to chase the issue.
Further, for a tea house, we were only offered two types of tea as by 11:30am they had run out of their third type of tea.

The atmosphere/ambience was as dull and unremarkable as the decor. Would I go back? No. Would I recommend it? No.

May 23, 2012

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     

We chose this place as we have an Entertainment Book voucher, but were pleasantly surprised by how great the food was and what a good quick option it was before seeing a show at the Enmore. There was a lot of variety with the sausages (Moroccan Lamb and Raisin recommended), the mash was creamy and had lots of different choices and the small pots of gravy to tip on the mash was fun.

Great quirky decor. Great service, we got free cupcakes for dessert as they were having their first opening anniversary. Tip that if you are a big eater, order a few sausages as they are on the small, medium size (but so tasty!). We would definitely go again.

May 20, 2012

9.4 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Drinks  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  10     

Really enjoyable lunch, the beet root salad in particular is fabulous!

May 19, 2012

6.8 Recommended

Food  8      Drinks  5      Ambience  6      Service  8      Value  7     

Best things here are the service, friendly vibe and tasty food choices, lunch meals are more creative that found at many cafes. Ingredients are very fresh. Quick service, no mix ups. I always have the salmon salad - yum! It's so nice I can't be tempted with anything else. The only negative thing I can say about it is about other customers' kids. Last time I was there, there was a nappy wearing kid sitting on top of a table! Yuk! but not the fault of this great cafe. Oh and it can be hard to snag a seat.

May 19, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Great steaks and served with a smile!

May 19, 2012

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  8     

Blends has a very well set up Restuarant! I saw that they were open for nights and thought I would try it out. Candles on the table, wine glasses, lights dimmed and relaxing music. I thought I was in a five star Restuarant! It wasn't busy but the service was of the highest quality! Food wise I would recommend it. It seems to have a better and more up beat menu especially for the dinners! Sad though that people don't know they are open at nights cause their food is amazing!

May 16, 2012

4.5 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  5      Service  5      Value  3     

Average. Been a few times now. Sometimes good sometimes not. Poached eggs are either rock hard or almost raw. The ham they use is that cheap loaf cut too. The young staff are friendly and helpful though.

May 15, 2012

1.8 Not Recommended

Food  1      Ambience  1      Service  4      Value  1     

The most disgusting food I have ever eaten. Pretty sure the dessert was from coles or wollies, still nice but you don't expect to eat that at a restaurant
The service was great.

May 14, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

The first thing that catches your eyes when you step into Top Tea House is the nice decor and ambience. The food is fantastic and the service superb. I especially like the juicy beef burger and the freshly made cheese cake. You should try the special chocolate drink made by the skilled staff there, its awesome. What a fantastic way to sooth the nerve and reduce a day's stress by having a break at the Top Tea House in late afternoon. I cannot recommend highly enough.

May 14, 2012

5 Average

Food  6      Drinks  6      Ambience  5      Service  3      Value  5     

Sad to read these reviews as this cafe should work! My 3 experiences of eating here have all had order mixups, delays or no shows and once I was served an off fruit juice. When I questioned it I was made to feel like there was something wrong with me, not the drink! I do like the coffee here and hope that the service improves and then I will be back (at present I avoid the cafe as there are many other better choices in the area).

May 11, 2012

5 Average

Food  3      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  3     

My brother and I dined here on a Saturday evening early last month. The place was buzzing on our arrival. Luckily we had booked.

We ordered their 11 courses for $50.00 from their menu in the downstairs Public Bar. This is their Chefs Selection Feasting Menu which includes (shared) Entrees, (choice) of Main, (shared) Puddings.

While everything looked terrific on presentation,, every course tasted quite salty that evening, from the very first course to the last. I was especially "put off" by the saltiness of their dates, not that I really enjoyed eating dates.

The service staff were very good and efficient. We may have to try their upstair dining room menu next time.

May 07, 2012

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     

We had a party of 18 (including 5 kids) today at Coco's using the a la carte menu. The staff were friendly and attentive. They took the kids order first (kids eat free with a paying adult - including drinks and ice cream) and were quick to turnaround their meals. The adult meals had a wait time of less than 20 minutes.

The presentation and size of the meals was fantastic. Guests had chose a variety of options from a very extensive menu, steak, pasta, fish, salmon and salads. There was not one bad review. For 13 adults with a few glasses of wine, some coffee and soft drinks the total bill was just under $400. Fabulous value, fabulous food and fabulous service. Highly recommend!

May 06, 2012

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     

Had high tea here on the Saturday for a friend's hens. I found the service to be attentive and very friendly. There was a fantastic selection of teas and a beautiful atmosphere inside. The sandwiches were very fresh and nice. Like the small cakes and sweets (especially the mini cakes). Would love to treat my mum on her birthday.

May 05, 2012

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  10     

Great food, great service for good value! Tried under recommendation from a friend, very enjoyable experience. Will have no hesitation in returning again.

May 04, 2012

9.6 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Drinks  9      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  10     

Awesome food, great service and value, highly recommend! I went with a group of friends for lunch. I had the onion rings with a special sauce followed by the chicken schnitzel and to finish off a brownie with ice cream etc. Everything was cooked beautifully! Can't wait to eat there again.

May 03, 2012

8.6 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Drinks  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  8     

Only ate at the bar but absolutely loved the food here. My son keeps asking if we can go back. He reckons they're the best onion rings in Sydney!

May 03, 2012