The Stables at Cantley

The Stables at Cantley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Helen

   Oxford5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 24, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Was kept waiting to be seated service and food was not as good as previous visits
   

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   Kate

   Berkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a fantastic evening, the music, atmosphere and food was fantastic.
   

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   Vaughan

   Surrey2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Booked to celebrate Mothers Day - arrived to find the only option was to order from a set menu which was a surprise. Our server was very welcoming and attentive but we all felt that we were rushed through our courses which was uncomfortable.
   

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   Paul

   Hertfordshire1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We were contacted 3 times prior to the reservation date to confirm our dietary requirements, however on the day our server was not aware,which begs the question, why all the phone calls? We were also asked prior how many Mums would be attending on Mothers Day and as a consequence we were expecting a small treat for them, but nothing? The main issue was that the roast lamb was very fatty and one of the plates had to be returned to the kitchen. This meant that one diner was still eating while others had finished. The experience was ok, but could have been better, with all the available restaurants, we would try elsewhere rather than return, which is a shame.
   

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   Julie

   Buckinghamshire1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Was very disappointed this time with afternoon tea , we’ve been here a few times before and always had an excellent tea. They were very busy as it was Mother’s Day, with a wedding and meals. They were very sandwiches were not very fresh and when my son asked for another round we were charged but have never been on previous visits, he doesn’t eat sweet things so was only eating sandwiches. The scones were cold and very bland and doughy , Only 2 small pots of jam , we weren’t asked if we wanted a refill of tea so we had to ask when we could find someone. We had the smallest glasses of half filled Prosecco 9.00 a glass. 35.00 per head , with service charge added and one small round of extra sandwiches added to the final bill , did not make it a reasonable price, we have had many afternoon teas in various venues in our area over the last few years. Also it was a lovely warm sunny afternoon but out door seating wasn’t available ( there was a wedding later on in the afternoon but we had left well before it..
   

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   Joyce

   Berkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thank you very much, Tom and the bar staff, from Mrs Joyce Beer.
   

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   Terry VIP

   Buckinghamshire15 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   We went for a quiet Sunday lunch and were disappointed by the ambiance and social noise. It is very good for families with children who seem to have the run of the restaurant. Food and service were good.
   

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   Helen

   Oxford6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very high standard of food with good service. Had never had a meal at this restaurant but would definitely recommend and we will return
   

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   Ian

   Gloucestershire/Wiltshire7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice food, very efficient and friendly service, particularly from Paul our waiter. Restaurant is a little cool if your table is near the bar. Worse thing was that at 9.10 we were told that as the pastry chef was going home we had to order our suite, even though we were still eating our main at the time! Not what we would have expected when paying these prices
   

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    Emily

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    I’ve been to the Stables many times and while expensive, it has always been nice until now. We went with some friends for my birthday celebration. We ordered 4 meals. 2 came out within 10 minutes of ordering and the other 2 took an addition 35 minutes to come out. So half of our party was done eating before the other half was even served. No one seemed to know what was going on when we could flag down a server even though the restaurant was empty. There was no apology and no discount for this terrible experience. We will never be spending money there again. Absolutely awful service and no care for customers.
    

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