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Truva

➤ 11 White Horse YardNorthamptonshire NN12 6BU, Towcester, United Kingdom

Carte • Kebab • Cafés • Seafood • European

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"Truva, located in Towcester, has only been open for a few weeks and I had high expectations after reading the positive reviews on TripAdvisor. Unfortunately, I left feeling a bit let down. The staff were friendly and attentive, and I couldn't fault them. The courtyard location and the ambience and decor inside the restaurant were also great. However, I found the food to be disappointing. My wife and I started with the hot mezze which was uninspiring and a small portion for two people. The kebabs we ordered were very chewy and dry. Many British tourists have experienced authentic Turkish cuisine while on holiday in Turkey, but the food at Truva did not feel very authentic. The Turkish food at the nearby Olive Garden, just 500m away, is generally much better. I was genuinely disappointed as I was hoping for this new restaurant to be good. Hopefully, they can improve the food as everything else about the restaurant was very good."

Olive Tree Turkish Mediterranean

➤ 1 London Road, Towcester I-NN12 6AJ, United Kingdom

Carte • Kebab • Mexican • Seafood • European

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"Excellent location for a small party to go to. Food was excellent, service was top of the line. The birthday 'boy ' even got a fancy dessert as a present from the staff. Wheelchair accessibility: There was some difficulty in getting in as a wheelchair user. Luckily I had some fitness freaks as friends, who didn 't mind lifting my chair up the very steep 3 steps at the entrance. Staff had prepared the way to our table so I could pass without disturbing other customers. I didn 't visit the toilet but was informed it was not wheelchair friendly."

New Inn Abthorpe

➤ Silver Street, NN12 8QR, South Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"A warm welcome, friendly and attentive staff. Perhaps not the easiest of places to find, even if you do know your way around as it 's hidden away in a quiet back street in an already quiet village location. We were quickly seated on arrival and drinks soon sorted. An adequate choice on the Sunday Lunch menu, including traditional Sunday Roasts and pub classics. Vegan and vegetarian options. A nice touch that although my wife chose a main that was shown as vegan on the menu, they thoughtfully asked if she was indeed vegan (or vegetarian) before the food arrived so as to tailor accompanying veg/roasties/yorkshire pud accordingly. Starters, mains and desserts were all simply presented, without excessively flamboyant garnishes etc but that 's no criticism, just an observation the food itself was very good indeed. Really enjoyed our starter roasted asparagus with garlic mushrooms. Only minor criticism being that one of the sides (cauliflower cheese) was a bit over browned. Swiftly noted by server and a replacement offered (but declined it really was no big deal). I had the classic beer batter fish with chunky chips. Menu said mushy peas but regular petit pois were served. Superb chunky chips and chef really nailed that beer batter (apparently using Hooky ale seems to work well at any rate delightfully light batter with no soggy bits or over hard bits either). Generous portions all round, so both of us elected to leave a little room for our desserts We both enjoyed our meal and will doubtless be back at some point in the near future."

The Butchers Arms

➤ Greens Norton, South Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, NN12 8BA

Carte • Meat • Pubs • Full • Steak

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"The Barn at the Butchers Arms is perfect for a big family celebration. We had a wonderful lunch for 21 people to celebrate my mum's 90h birthday with 7 great grandchildren and all generations inbetween plus a couple of dogs. Having the whole room was brilliant allowing time for people who were travelling from all over the country to arrive, meet and catch up and there was space for a childrens table to occupy little ones. Sam and Claire were very helpful during the planning stages and on the day the food was delicious and service was flexible and prompt but unobtrusive. It was the perfext venue for a big family reunion and a memorable big birthday for mum. Thank you to all in the kitchen and front of house."

Dilraj Indian

➤ 147 Watling Street, Towcester I-NN12 6BX, United Kingdom

Carte • Sushi • Pizza • Asiatic • European

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"First, the positives: the restaurant has a stylish and inviting atmosphere, although some adjustments to the table layout and new artwork could enhance it further. The service was excellent—attentive and professional. The poppadoms and naans were tasty. However, the rest of the dishes did not meet the same standard. Most of our food was coated in a bright red sauce, including the mixed starter platter, which resulted in minimal variation between the items and a lack of subtlety in flavors and textures. There was also a strong smell of incense throughout the restaurant. Despite these issues, we had a pleasant evening, and the staff deserves special praise. Nevertheless, I am uncertain if we would return."