The Dial — Restaurant in East Staffordshire

I’ve had this place on my list for a while now. I took the opportunity to book it as a surprise meal for me and my wife 🥘 A stunning restaurant, with a great ambient atmosphere. We got a nice warm welcome and service was offered pretty quickly as opposed to having to wait around. It didn’t take long and the restaurant was ‘buzzing’, it filled up pretty quick which is always a good sign. The menu is very good with extensive options, including a tapas option. The drinks Menu is excellent, including non-alcoholic drinks and Mocktails. We tried the scallops which we’d never tried before, definitely a hit! 👌🏽 This was whilst we waited for our main meal which we were told would be a 40min wait. (At least we knew it was getting cooked fresh). My wife had the steak and I had the Lamb. I’d never tried a lamb dish like this, a very different way of serving Lamb, a dish I enjoyed, but sadly wouldn’t order again. The gravy was far too thin / watery and the chef evidently likes to use the signature pea sauce. The chips with the peppercorn sauce along with the steak complimented each other well. A Beautiful combination. There are many attractive options on the menu, so even if you’re picky there is something for everyone. The dessert Menu has some great options too. Being a diabetic I didn’t want to risk it but definitely would have had the white chocolate pudding. Sadly, right next to our table one of the customers passed out. The Restaurant staff were very accommodating and helpful. They didn’t make a fuss but assisted in getting some help for the young individual. The downside was staff put on the air-con to provide the customer with some cool air, which then meant the rest of the restaurant and food would be affected. (Go Cold 🥶) All in all, a great experience, I can’t fault it. Beautiful Menu, great atmosphere, very good staff and definitely...

Visited for Father's Day Sunday lunch having been here a number of times before over the years. The service was as attentive and professional as it's always been and the food quality excellent as ever. The small plates / tapas addition to the menu since we last came here is a brilliant idea as you can have one tapas dish as a starter if you wish. I did, and my mum did. The scallops with pea puree and prawns pil-pil were fantastic.

The main courses offered a range of traditional Sunday roasts with lots of vegetables on the side. The lamb and beef are offered cooked slightly pink, or more well done if you prefer. The vegetarian options and the fish dish looked appealing as well. I recommend the upgrade to Dauphinoise potatoes if you're having a roast.

We were given a 2 hour sitting for our booking and the pacing of the orders coming out was really good, plenty of time between the starters and the mains so you didn't feel bloated. We could have fitted in a dessert or cheese and biscuits in the time available but just opted for some coffees as we were all full up.

I don't have much of a sweet tooth nowadays so to have just over 20 options for a savoury starter was absolute heaven. I have had the desserts in the past though, I remember the panna cotta and the creme brulee (both still featured on the menu) being excellent. My only regret is not having enough capacity to demolish the cheese board :)

My parents were very impressed with the latest menus and are already talking about getting the bus into Burton one Tuesday so they can try the tapas special offer and...

I had the opportunity to dine at The Dial for breakfast, and was impressed by the high-end atmosphere of the restaurant. The glassware and decor had a classic touch, and the servers were polite, well-groomed, and efficient at taking my order. The bar was well-stocked with a variety of spirits and mixers, and the cocktail menu offered both classic and modern choices. The bartenders were also willing to accommodate requests for drinks that were not on the menu or to create something tailored to the customer's preferences.

The food arrived hot and well-presented, with the exception of the toast, which was not hot enough to melt the butter. The full English breakfast was a standout dish, with perfectly cooked eggs and flavorful bacon, black pudding, and mushrooms. The beans were also nicely cooked, but the spinach and tomato could have benefited from additional seasoning. The hash browns tasted a bit generic, possibly due to being frozen, but overall the dish was still enjoyable.

Overall, I had a positive experience at The Dial, with excellent customer service and an attractive atmosphere. The restaurant offers a variety of menu options to accommodate different dietary needs, and the chefs maintain a professional appearance. While there were a few areas that could be improved upon, such as the seasoning of some of the items and the temperature of the toast, the full English breakfast was a standout dish that was...