Café René — Restaurant in Gloucester

Wrote a review a few weeks ago and saying how nice it was, But after being really let down on Thursday night, My steak which was supposed to be M/W done came out rare, It then took ages to get 2nd time, My partner finished his meal, When I got my steak again chips over cooked and steak was really chewy, Couldn't eat the meal, Not happy.. So friends booked in for a meal here and we got invited and again was awful, A free pudding was offered as not been able to eat meal a chocolate brownie was chosen, Well it was burnt and very bland, A member of staff tried it and also said it wasn't good so we left very disappointed, When owner was informed he said nothing just walked away and have now decided will only use for drinking from now on as the food is no good.. So having come back because family and friends book here each time its still been bad. Tonight 14/7/22 we decided to try again but this was the worst the steak was awful, even the staff said they keep getting complaints from others about the food, Apparently Ryan and Nathan don't like being chefs and seriously don't want to be there said the staff, I feel so disappointed as wanted to be perfect instead I had to buy a sandwich from tesco next door, I will never recommend this place, Only things good about it are the selection of drinks and the two lovely staff Kat and Angelo, Very upset with tonight.. They said they would get bar manager to ring me today 15/7/22 and he didn't so even more disappointed.. Thought not been for a while and try again but it was still just as bad on 19/11/22 portions are smaller and put prices up, so thought won't have steak again as they can't get it right so had chicken, Leek, Ham pie well the puff pastry just evaporated I had 4 tiny bits of chicken 1 cube of ham and a small bit of Leek oh and 8 chips, my partner fish and chips he said weren't that good. Its a shame as used to be an amazing place to eat.. We don't eat here still but do like to go for drink here. Staff are always welcoming and friendly and now they have opened the bar out its so much bigger and easier to get to the bar.. Talking to one of the staff last night 02/02/2023 they welcoming any new suggestions. Did notice that they have a specials board in the restaurant which did look nice. Still recommend just for pleasant warm pub.. So went in last night 14/02/2023 and booked in the restaurant having had bad meals before was a bit weary of eating, but booked in as partners parents like it there.. Service was really good and when we all received our meals they were hot and really lovely.. 2 had ham eggs and chips and both were satisfied, 1 had fish and chips and again was happy. Having had a nice meal last week decided we would go back this week so last night 23/02/2023 we discovered that they don't know the meaning of consistency the mash on top fish pie was anaemic and the veg was not cooked so raw it squeaked in my mouth, Gammon was pink and tough, the steak that was ordered M/W was M/R but more rare than medium.. Safe to say we have called time on eating there which is a shame as used to be so good for food.. Well no longer chicken, leek pie. The menu is very limited and not that appealing. Boards seem to stay the same. Become pricey. They do a deal coupon but really...

Popped in on a whim and had food and drinks on a Saturday afternoon.

The dining area was not too busy so finding a table was easy enough. Tables were clean and sufficiently well spaced apart from other tables and diners.

A pint of craft ale, two half pints of orange juice and lemonade and a half of lemonade was around £8.

Ordered 2 plates of chicken nuggets (no chips included), a curry and a pounder burger (with chips included).

I had to buy an extra plate of chips for the nuggets.... total cost £42, so 2 adult meals and 2 kids meals - with drinks £50.

We were warned the wait could be up to 45 minutes which was just about OK but a little odd considering the small number of people dining there.

Staff very polite, service was good and environment clean.

My craft beer wasn’t good although I drank it. This could just be the type of beer but it was a “lifeless” beer.

Food arrived a little earlier than suggested and the portions were big. Plenty of freshly cooked chicken nuggets, large plate of curry and a rather monstrous looking burger.

Trouble with the burger was that it was two chunky patties of meat which had been thoroughly cooked through, thus leaving them bone dry. It was a labour to get through one pattybecause it was so dry and the other patty hardly touched but this is where the complaints stop as the rest was very good.

If anyone reads this from Cafe Rene, might I suggest offering the “pounder” burger as usual but placing four thinner patties and cooking them less. Cooking two half pound burgers will always...

Why at big day at renegade festival why are not more toliets open and available bet its to do with bit more cash less in profits department Well tonight had good meal with sarah Harleyquinn both had good meals ......however i believe it may be haunted my glass of lovely dark beer without prompt flew off table both me and partner amazed this wierd event happend ............but bet i get charged All round gud As long as you don't go for a meal Honestly the chef s are not fit to work in a back alley crack den . After trying to find a place to eat regularly, with my partner 5 times tried to give fair trial . And on all 5 occasions Ryan and Nathan the slop jockeys as chefs a insult FAILED to serve two sirloin steak meals correct .when asking for a rare stake for me ,and medium to well done . For the medium to well done had to be sent back every time and on one occasion three times and still FAILED. Honest opinion they need sacking as now from spending £average 135.00.so £6348.00 loss over year Will not eat here again! Advise you don't Even staff complain how lack there attitude is . Management failed to call next day to offer compensation Drinks n social good along live music 🎶 Sadly tried again to eat two steaks orderd . This steak was supposed to be med to well Done Retrain your staff in kitchen . Eating out is a luxury so seems only fair you staff are trained to serve as requested. Paid full price to not Be accused of seeking...