Reviews in Wakefield

Ate here last night (Dec 09) and was pleasantly surprised we could choose from a normal menu,not a set Christmas special there was lots of choice, all the usual pizzas and pastas but a much wider range of meat & fish specials than many Italians Food was lovely & well priced,as was the wine.Service was very friendly and quick. The restaurant was busy so had a good atmosphere for tables of groups (like us) or couples wanting something more romantic. Would definitely go again!

A lovely restaurant! Very pleasant staff and fast, attentive service. I have never been able to fault this restaurant and neither have my family or friends- it is one of those places where I always feel in the mood to go. Try the salt and pepper chicken starter, it is actually amazing- and for main I ALWAYS have chicken on a skewer with any one of the fantastic sauces, beautiful!

I think it was the first week that they opened in the early 80's that I had my first visit to the Raj. I've tried other places in Wakefield but still prefer to come back here time after time. I think I've probably had a try of virtually everything on the menu but, the Onion Bhajis are to die for and the Tandoori Chicken is excellent. Don't take my word for it - go there. They serve superb food at a reasonable price.

Gorgeous food, friendly staff, good service. Zac is great, such a likeable chap. Like it so much we've even moved nearer, just across the road.

My girlfriend and I had driven past Rinaldis many times on the way to the nearby Asda and we thought we'd give it a go today. The place does not look amazing from the outside but it's a pleasant surprise on entering with its well presented interior and friendly atmosphere. The waiters are attentive but non intrusive and smiley and helpful. The food was great and very reasonably priced and we will be going back again for a bottle of red sometime.

didn't know anyone who had been to Thai on the Square, and from the outside it doesn't look that special so it's hard to know what to expect. There is a little entrance from the street and you go up some stairs so can't see from the street. The restaurant is modern and attractive and the food was amazing. Prices are reasonable too. I've recommended this to a few people and would definitely go back

Recently opened Arkaan's is based in the former Windmill pub on the Doncaster Road between Crofton and Nostell Priory and has been tastefully refurbished into a value-for-money modern Indian Restaurant. We early on a Friday, which was a good thing, as we were told that they were fully booked from 7pm onwards. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was superb - we had chicken pakora, chicken dopiaza, garlic naan and coffee. The price for 2 people - good value at £23. It has no licence to sell alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own. Payments by cash only. I was very impressed by my first visit and hope to make Arkaan's a regular haunt.

Comfy pub with really friendly staff and excellent service. Beautiful, mouthwatering haddock, never been disappointed with it yet. Homemade lasagna was rated excellent. Give it a try!

Food very good and reasonably priced. A welcoming decor and friendly welcome makes the dining experience perfect. Joined the email club and have already received some fantastic offers - Will definitely be back.

I was surprised by the reviews re: friendly staff until I realised that they were pre 2008. This used to be my favourite Italian in Wakefield and the cuisine is still good but the staff can be very rude and abrupt apart from the younger short haired blonde lady who was very friendly. I am my recent experience on the past 3 times I have been, hence I no longer frequent this restaurant even though it is walking distance from where I live. I can highly recommend Quo Vardis though in the centre of Wakefield which is excellent. I hope this review makes it on as it will make for a balanced review.

lovely food and surroundings and service, but shut the door, its Oct -its cold-the pizza chef may have a sweat on but he is paid to do that-the rest of us are freezing!!!!

Great place to eat. Obviously skillful cooks in the kitchen and front of house are a delight. Can be busy and some of locals, encouraged by staff, can be noisy and intrusive but after all this is a pub and not a Michelin star restaurant. If you want hushed tones then look elsewhere. Recent visits have exposed a lack of knowledge of how to cook chips - sent ours back twice and at lunchtimes they clearly want you off the premises (we were not offered a sweet). But if you're looking for a really good meal and you have a hearty appetite then you cant go far wrong here

I went to Sammie's for the first time last week, and I ate the best curry I have ever had in my whole life !!!! and believe me I've eaten at 1000's of Indian restaurants. FANTASTIC !!!! I'll be back for my lovely dish of CREAMY CHICKEN this week and then some !

red chili is 1 off the best restaurant going. friendly staff great management. food the best in Yorkshire. Tried the rest now try the best yes red chilli2 wakefield

best in Yorkshire, lovely meal, excellent service, manager kamal the best.

On a Sunday in October my wife and I decided to go for our Sunday dinner at Rinaldi's Wakefield. We were seated with menu's and our drinks order taken. The restaurant was not busy as the chefs were talking in the kitchen watching the world go by. The wrong drinks arrived quite quickly although after 15 minutes we were quite ready to order. Asking the restaurant manager idf he could take our order we were told to wait a minute. He proceeded to clear empty tables and relay them, after watching this we decided to ask again. He told us that he was not taking orders that day and we would have to wait. At this point we asked for the bill for our 2 drinks to which he did not hesitate or question our decision. We questioned his actions and the service at the restaurant as he had lost 2 customers and their families who are all local to Wakefield. The man simply replied "we lose nothing".

Got to thank Tony and his team for their great pub, quality food and friendliness. I run away travel for football supporters and we've been feed and watered three times on our travels up north from Milton Keynes in the last year. Excellent food and service every time for up to 100 of us, they even laid on a full carvery at 10am on our trip to Hartlepool and we've got three more trips to The Black Bull coming up this season. We can't wait as it really adds to our day out. We stop all over the country on our travels and we've made it our pub of the year.

No other Indian compares, try the Thali and you get three meals in one. 10/10