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Firstly an apology to Waz, I'm sorry that it has taken me so long to write a review for your bistro, and more over I'm sorry the adventure has ended; albeit a new one is now in motion. I came here at the request of a good friend of mine, and fellow food blogger back in December 2022. I was told that the chef knew his stuff, and that the food was very reminiscent of the street food cafes we had visited during our time in Morocco, and Southern France; my friend wasn't wrong. I ordered a starter of Calamari Fritters, served with a Garlic & Saffron Mayo, for the main a Roasted Quail accompanied by dauphinoise potatoes and a fig sauce, and for dessert my go to Christmas Pudding. My first impression of Waz's Bistro is that its a tidy affair, on par with some of the smaller bistros you would normally encounter in the city. The staff although young, were attentive, and if they were unsure would ask the kitchen. The wine list was hit and miss; so I stuck to dealers choice and ordered a cocktail. The starter arrived around the fifteen minute mark from order, not withstanding the location; wasn't to bad of a ticket time. The Calamari Fritters were crispy on the outside, and the Calamari succulent when chewed. The mayo added a nice bite as the garlic added a subtle dimension, the saffron was perfectly measured, and like the garlic added an extra dimension to the dish. The main course was roughly ten minutes from when the young chap took my entre plate away, again ticket times are clearly a priority to the chef. The Quail was unfortunately a bit drier than what I would have normally liked, but still ticked all the boxes regarding taste and presentation. The potatoes were just that, nothing abusive to the taste buds, nor offensive to the eye. The Fig Sauce though was something to behold, perfectly balanced, and complimented the quail beautifully; bravo Chef, Bravo! Now to the disappointment. After my plate was taken away, I was left for roughly twenty minutes before what in my eyes was a travesty. The Christmas Pudding was undercooked, and even though it was perfectly fruited, it was a trudge to eat it. The bill was thirty-five pounds excluding the cocktail, and to be honest that's cheap considering other Bistros. It was overall a great night out So how do I rate Waz? More so now that he's closed his doors. I believe a nod of respect to his talent, and acknowledgment of all he did for the industry in Bromsgrove is a good place to start Bon Chance Waz.

I recently went to Lavish in Stevenage to celebrate a friend's 20th birthday, and it was a fantastic experience! There were 12 of us in total, and despite the large group, the food wait time was surprisingly quick. The food itself was delicious, and everyone was impressed by the quality. The Staff were very friendly, they really made the experience enjoyable. Overall, it was a great spot for a celebration, and I would highly recommend it! Aston Bowskill, Drinkstuff

We waited 55 minutes for our food despite the restaurant not being that busy and having no warning about any delay. The food itself (when it eventually arrived) was tasty but the service was really bad, with no one interested in taking our order or checking on us at any point. This was topped off by a bizarre interaction with the waiter when I ordered a bottle of Peroni, who tried to make me change my order to an Efes. I get it, it's a Turkish beer and a nice one, I just happen to prefer Peroni. It then arrived pre-poured in a half-pint glass and there was no sign of the rest of my 330ml bottle, which we were charged for in full. Luckily, I was spared the embarrassment a second time because no one ever came back to offer me another drink when I finished it. We could have just come on a bad day, other reviews are largely positive, but we didn't get more than a cursory apology or even a thank you and goodbye when we left. Overall, this was some of the worst service I've ever had eating out.

Absolutely wonderful food. Sushi is top quality, beautifully hand crafted and presented and the flavour combinations are superb. We enjoyed our dinner so much we went back for lunch the following day!

Small but beautifully appointed restaurant and high quality food at reasonable prices. Very friendly and attentive staff too.

What a wonderful place! We were staying in the area and came here twice. The weather was pretty dreadful but as soon as you walked through the door it was such a warm welcoming interior and the lady who I believe owns it was just so lovely, friendly and very welcoming to two wet walkers and our dog. The coffee was excellent and our dog even got treated to dog biscuits. We shall definitely return... Xx

We ordered the scrumptious afternoon tea for two for collection and it was incredible. Not only were the treats amazingly tasty, but the service was excellent and very friendly. Thanks you!!!

What a great little place! Just had coffee but staff were exceptionally friendly and coffee was good. The food coming out looked amazing.

Outstanding food. Had festive menu having the scotch egg, beef brisket and cheesecake, delicious. Staff lovely and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

We were surprised by how small and intimate it was, a couple of dishes were off the menu due to supply issues but that can't be helped. All the food was freshly cooked and the service was excellent, in a small place it can be overbearing but it wasn't at all. Tucked in the original side streets this place is a gem!

Our second visit here. It's a 2 hour drive from home but well worth it. We had the smoked chicken, chicken satay and prawn toast starters, and the kung po chicken and chicken laksa lo mein (which my fiancée had last time, but she asked them to tone down the spice). Food was excellent, service was wonderful and the price is very reasonable. We have eaten at dozens of Chinese restaurants and AKA is in our Top 3 (along with Hak's in Harrogate and E&O in Chobham).

Lovely Strawberry Berryfields Cream Tea. Great start to our 5 day visit. As good as it looks!. We always come here at least once per holiday, yum!.

Absolutamente hermosas samosas vegetales... Iría tan lejos como para decir lo mejor que he comido. Recomiendo encarecidamente una visita para probarlos!

This was the best spot for 6 friends to have a truly magical night! The welcome from Kit and Monique was amazing, the food was superb and the place was beautiful. It was the highlight of our trip to Bude. Highly, highly, highly recommended

Absolutely stunning. We had the monkfish and lobster and seafood platter. It was delicious. The food is amazing. The place itself is gorgeous and Paulo is a legend. Nothing is too much trouble. He’s professional yet amiable and a great host. Highly recommend this place.