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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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"We started with hummus and delicious complimentary bread, followed by the lamb ribs and the Olive Tree Special (their mixed grill), allowing us to sample a variety of dishes from the menu. We were not disappointed – the food was absolutely incredible! The lamb was so tender it just melted in our mouths, and the flavors were out of this world. There was a minor hiccup during the evening when the fire alarm went off, but it didn't ruin our experience. I must apologize for a couple at the table next to us; their behavior was shameful as they threatened to leave a negative review on Facebook and tried to get a free meal after they had already finished eating when the alarm went off. Despite the chaos, the manager was quick to address the situation. He and his staff were running around trying to resolve the issue while our waitress apologized on his behalf. Once the alarm was silenced, the manager personally visited every table to apologize and offered everyone a complimentary round of drinks. The alarm incident certainly didn't mar our evening, nor did it deter us from coming back. We're looking forward to our next visit. A special shoutout to our waitress, Viktorija, for being so wonderful and handling some difficult customers with such grace. See you soon!"

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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"I had a fantastic experience during a busy Saturday evening at this restaurant. Despite the crowded bar area, the bartender quickly noticed me and found me a table with a friendly greeting. The service was excellent, quick, and welcoming. I ordered a black pudding scotch egg for a starter and a Pork rib eye with vegetable casserole and new potatoes for my main dish, while my friend had chips and fish. Both meals were delicious. I would definitely return to this restaurant if I am in the area again."

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."