Isle of Wight Isle of Wight
Edulis

Edulis

Ventnor Botanical Garden, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Soup • Salads • Cheese • Ice Cream


"We booked Edulis for dinner on Friday evening. We were really looking forward to having a meal in the beautiful botanical gardens at weekends there is meant to be live music as well. Sadly, this did not turn out as expected. No live music not the fault of Edulis apparently the musician didn't turn up . The menu is very limited only 2 starters and 4 main courses to choose from. No dessert menu. The very young service team were keen and enthusiastic but spent most of their time papering over the cracks. A warm bottle of white wine was presented to us and only fixed using literally every once cube in the building upon this being pointed out why was the white wine not chilled? but the generally the food was not good at all. Main courses was just a choice of 4 curries. The rice was overcooked and watery and more to the point just American easy cook rice apparently not easy at all the stuff was diabolical Three of the four dishes the flavours were very bland. The chicken curry was clearly made using a well known brand of curry paste and a tin of tomatoes. We did mention this to the manager who was very good and took on board our comments and to be fair was very understanding about the whole situation. This could be such an amazing venue for an evening meal. Shame that the meal did not include locally grown produce. I hope that the management take on board our feedback and work towards making this the go to dinner venue in Ventnor at the weekend. This place could be fantastic if it tried."

Three Buoys

Three Buoys

Appley Lane, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom, Isle of Wight

Pizza • Steak • Seafood • European


"had a nice lunch on a day trip to the island. the three buoys is just 15 minutes to walk from the hover harbour in a beautiful location with views of the appley beach. the service was perfectly very friendly and efficient. eating was excellent and the menu was varied with interesting elements on a solid basis. the beer squirted fish and chips was delicious with the best I ever tasted, mixed with spinach and a cat filled tartar sauce. perhaps too many cats for those who are not fans of cats, but still delicious. the fish was beautiful and the teig was delicious and not heavy or greasy. I had the seabarschfilets with a red pfeffer pesto, sweethorn velouté, coconut jelly, carburized pak choi, black sesame and red chili. there were also some unannounced spring onions and criminals that complemented the court nicely. the coconut jelly cubes lacked in the coconut flavor and the cut red chili was a little too much for my taste. it contrasted too strongly against the brighter red pfeffer pesto and sweethorn velouté according to my opinion, but it was no effort to separate the few discs from the court. the seabarschfilets were cooked for perfection and packed with taste from the pan. moistened and tastefully with a firm skin, just as it should be. also the grilled pak choi were excellent and both that and the fish were the stars of the show. we had some extraordinary moules marinière as starter. they were not on the menu, but we were accommodated when we asked for them. the mushes were fresh and juicy, only cooked long enough. too many places serve overcooked mush, but this is not one of them. the sauce was plentiful and ridiculously tasty when used a little too much cream (for anyone who observes their waist). this was accompanied by the best garlic bread I cost. the part was also very generous for a starter. I had a local ale to accompany my soul bass, which went very well together. there was so much taste in the fish and pak choi that a bright white wine to blande in comparison I fear so that I was happy with my choice. I had hoped a little more seafood on the menu when I first saw it when I was in the mood for a seafood plate or similar. if I had seen the menu before, I might have gone somewhere and I would have missed on one of the best meals I had in some time. It shows that a good restaurant can take a somewhat regular dish and make it an unforgettable one. I wish I didn't drive this day later, because their gin and tonic and wein selection were very seductive. I'll be sure to come back next time with an overnight stay. at £ 21 per head this was exceptionally good. I love that the service has not been included yet suggested and I hope that the employees do well on tips because they deserve it absolutely. I can't recommend the three buoys enough and remember the meal lively as I write these days later."