The Fat Gherkin - Carte

Spice

➤ 2 4 Bridge Street, BT28 1XY, Lisburn, United Kingdom

Carte • Pizza • Asian • Balti • Indian

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"This is my local Indian restaurant which I’ve been getting carryouts for some years now. The staff are lovely, the restaurant presents as very clean and fresh. I just love the food, excellent quality produce, cooked to perfection. However more recently over about a year now, I have found the Peshwari naan very disappointing. It’s frequently thick, doughy and tough, with very little inside! I don’t know whether they have changed the chef or the recipe but I really wish it could go back to the previous yummy creation. Last week was the final straw so I have decided to stick with the meals and give the naan a wide berth. I have mentioned my issue to the staff but it’s still the same! Sadly I would have liked to give 5 stars because everything else deserves it but not the naan!"

Bodene's Texas Bbq Diner

➤ 15 Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn I-BT28 1LP, United Kingdom

Carte • Kebab • Asiatic • Mexican • European

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"We had a casual dinner to celebrate our anniversary with our two young children. The food was great, reasonably priced, and the service was excellent. Our meals were served promptly, and the waitress was fantastic with our kids. Thank you, Bodenes!"

Del Toro

➤ Unit 16 Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn BT28 1LP, United Kingdom

Carte • Coffee • Mexican • European • Steakhouse

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"Without a doubt the worst experience we have ever had. Pre booked a table for 5 for dinner on Saturday evening and when we arrived they didn't seem that busy. We were shown to our table relatively quick. We then had to sit there for around 20 minutes until someone came to take our food order. I was a bit surprised that there was only 2 steaks on the menu unless you gave 24hr notice.We then had to ask could we order a drink. It wasn't a difficult order 1 beer and 4 Fanta. We waited a further 15 for the drinks to come which were wrong also the glasses were disgusting with lipstick and previous drink residue on them.we eventually got all that sorted and the food came. I had ordered a mixed grill which was £28 I asked for my steak to be cooked medium. The plates were literally just in front of us 2 minutes when a waitress came and asked was everything OK. As I began to work my way through the food I eventually got to the 8oz steak which was very well done and extremely hard to chew so it was left. When everyone had finished they came to clear the plates and I told the waitress that I had asked for medium and not well done and to my surprise she immediately got on the defensive asking did someone come and see if everything was OK I told her yes but it was just after the food was brought. 2 minutes later the owner of the place came out of the kitchen with my steak on a small plate and proceeded to tell me I was wrong and that that's the way a medium steak should look but there was not even a slight tinge of pink. He then started to tell me that I didn't know how steak was cooked. I then mentioned the glasses and he said didn't they get replaced so what's the problem. At this point t my kids were getting pretty upset so I just asked for the bill so we could leave. To be honest it was very intimidating to have a well over 6ft man stand over you arguing over a piece of steak. I definitely would not recommend this place to anyone."

Square Bistro

➤ 18 Lisburn Square, Lisburn I-BT28 1TS, United Kingdom

Carte • Vegan • British • European • Fast Food

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"We hadn’t visited in years, so we made a reservation for Thursday the 31st. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly and seated at our table within a minute. The restaurant had been beautifully renovated, and the ambiance was both welcoming and charming. We were seated on the left side in the bar area, which was a cozy little spot with soft lighting. The food selection was amazing, and the service was excellent. This place is truly fantastic! The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, and the staff is incredibly friendly—they genuinely prioritize customer satisfaction. The food was delicious, and considering the prices, it's absolutely worth it. I can’t wait to book again!"

Salt Bistro

➤ St Anne's Square, Belfast, United Kingdom

Carte • Steak • Bistro • Coffee • Chicken

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"The food at this restaurant is truly exceptional. Four of us dined here and we all loved the food so much that we returned the next night, and it was even better. The tables are spread out so you don't feel cramped, the service is excellent, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The quality of the food is outstanding, the presentation is excellent, and along with the drinks, it is reasonably priced. I would suggest going early to take advantage of the pre-theatre prices. I don't usually recommend restaurants, but I would definitely recommend this one to anyone who appreciates good food."