Battlefield Rest

My wife and I have been to Battlefield Rest twice and both times we found the food to be well cooked with quirky little menu ideas like using haggis with chicken and black pudding with pizza etc. The value is good and menu is adequately sized. The drawbacks are the overcrowding caused by tables being too close together and the staff a bit abrupt. When asked what kind of beer was on offer, the waiter didn't know. He should. He works there. Worth a visit if you can put up with the drawbacks.

The smell of garlic oozing from the battlefield rest almost overcomes the eyesore of the MRSA infested Old Victoria backdrop. Over the years the converter bus shelter has saved many a nausiating date. Its slighlty cramped interior and sweatshop like kitchen creates enough sound and perfume that can overcome even the most awkward foot in mouth first date banter. The cuisine performs the balancing act of producing traditional dishes with rustic appeal , hints of local produce and powerful flavours .The Crepes with smoked haddock , parmesan and bechamel sauce is like a fantastic variation of an omellette Arnold Bennett. The flat breads , specifically the caramelised onion version is particularly good to share and the pasta is always cooked perfectly and in plentiful supply .

In terms of value, the lunch time deals are so cheap you certainly would not make it a first date destination , although it does come with a free glass of wine if you think that might persuade her ? Five pounds gets you a pizza or pasta and a glass of house wine which to be fair is cheaper than Macdonalds and a can of super so I am suprised they do not attract the dregs .

I could not reccomend this place higher , however I would keep away from the meatballs as they are not as good as they should be , order wine by the carafe and enjoy the patter of the italian waiters with glasgow twangs !

Went there for dinner on a Saturday night, the place was buzzing, warm and cosy with very friendly staff and a brilliant atmosphere. The menu selection was wonderful, wine beautiful and the food itself fantastic. I will be eating here again, highly recommended.

I love this place. It is informal, and due to the fact that it isn't too big it always has a great atmosphere as it is always busy. The menu doesn't change very often, but the food is consistently good and a great mix. Some interesting alternative takes on classics - like canneloni haggis, or a pizza with black pudding. The prices are very reasonable for such a good restaurant - part of the reason it is so busy all the time probably.

The tables are close together but there is normally such a constant buzz that you don't need to worry about feeling like your neighbour is able to hear every word you say.

I've been here twice and the first time it was excellent. The 2 course lunch deal is great value. The second time i wasn't impressed with the pasta dish I received.The menu was lacking with choice as far as meaty pastas go. The dish my partner got wasn't anything special either. We both felt very crammed in with hardly any space in between tables.