The Boulevard - Croydon

I visited for the first time today, October 15th, and based on the positive reviews, I took my aunt out for her birthday Sunday lunch. Unfortunately, the experience was quite disappointing. The restaurant felt more like a café with its plastic tablecloths and artificial flowers. The food was subpar; the roast pork was fatty and lacked flavor, the parsnips were cooked but not browned, and the usual cheap vegetables—carrots and broccoli—were nearly inedible. We even had to request roast potatoes, which still needed more cooking. The Yorkshire pudding was the only decent item. The meal came smothered in gravy, likely to mask the low quality of the pork. Dessert was no better; the tiramisu was dry and tasted stale. I mentioned my concerns to the waitress, but she was indifferent and just mumbled that she would tell the chef. I had hoped this would be a great find, but I definitely will not be returning! Service: 2, Atmosphere: 1.

I absolutely adore this restaurant! The food is fantastic, and the staff is incredibly friendly.

Service: Dine-in Meal Type: Dinner Price per Person: £30–40 Food Rating: 5 Service Rating: 5 Atmosphere Rating: 5

I enjoyed a delightful dinner, with the total cost coming to around £100 per person. The food was impressive, earning a solid 4 out of 5 stars, as was the attentive service and inviting atmosphere, both also rated at 4 out of 5. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience!

Great in every respect. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £80–90 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4