Best Romantic Restaurants in Chalfont St Giles

Lovely Boxing Day lunch, one of our favourite places to eat. Amazing food, friendly staff and a relaxed experience. Thank you.

My five stars don’t get awarded easily, I can assure you! This was something to talk about. It’s only the second time in my life I’ve eaten food at a 2* Michelin chef’s establishment and I beg all readers to do it at least once. Do without, eat frugally, don’t buy birthday or Christmas presents, check down the back of the settee, beg or borrow, find the funds somehow, but go! Scallops that were sumptuous and meltingly tender, the aubergine main that held mystery and interest to the last and dessert was a drama in itself! As with the other time I ate so well, it was impossible to name any one ingredient in any of these offerings, so clever and skilled was the thought, experience and preparation. The service didn’t go unnoticed either, the perfect approach – professionalism, knowledge and a willingness to serve. We had a vegan in our party and she was served with choices adapted specially, beautifully and readily and swooned as much as any of the rest of us! I thank everyone of those involved for the memorable experience. Food is often forgotten once you’re out of the restaurant, not here. I can still conjure the exceptional array of flavours and textures. This lunch made my Christmas and has now started a tradition so expect us next year!

Surprised to find we were the only diners when we arrived on Christmas Eve for lunch, and only one other table occupied in the time we were there. The service was exemplary although there was no reason for it not to be with so few diners. Did wonder if senior kitchen staff had been given a day off as one hot starter was virtually cold and my parsnips were so undercooked I couldn’t even cut them with a knife and fork, although they were replaced some time later. It was a shame as the setting is lovely and it should have been a better experience.

Really enjoyable trip to The Ivy Windsor. We were a group of three who visited for breakfast. I had the avocado and poached eggs and two pots of decaffeinated tea. Good service (although a little slow when we were ready to leave). Very good food. I love the decor and the ladies toilets were spotless and had really unusual wallpaper. Would definitely visit again.

Food was absolutely delicious - best curry I've had in a long time. Service excellent. My only slight criticism would be decor - as we went near to Christmas it would have been nice to have had a few Christmassy lights/decor. Otherwise, I can't fault it.