Estabulo - The Light

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   Laura

   Yorkshire

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time at Estabulos Leeds.. staff were so attentive and friendly.. atmosphere was good… will revisit
   

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   Robert

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Valantines day Sat down to eat they was a mouse near next table and they got up and left sat there for about half an hour had a little to eat then staff member came over asking if we was done bassicly tell us to go. other tables were there before we got there and still enjoying the food after we left charged £140 odd didnt get no sides no choice of pudding the pudding we did get i wouldnt give to the dog. we was charged £140 and i paid £100 refused to pay anymore i didnt even want to pay that was worth £20 for the food and service we got. worst experience ever do your self a favour go to fazenda its same but 10 times better food and service
   

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   Steven

   Yorkshire

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Disappointing Valentine’s Day Experience at Estabulo Leeds I was really looking forward to a special Valentine’s Day meal at Estabulo Leeds, but unfortunately, the experience was incredibly disappointing. From the moment we were seated, the service was painfully slow. We had to wait far too long for the meat servers to arrive at our table, and when they finally did, we were only offered two different types of meat. Having previously visited the Harrogate branch (before it closed), I had high expectations based on the great experience I had there. Sadly, this visit did not live up to that standard. Even our waiter admitted that several other guests had complained about the poor service that evening, which only reinforced our frustration. On a busy occasion like Valentine’s Day, you would expect the restaurant to be well-prepared, but instead, it felt disorganized and understaffed. If this level of service continues, I wouldn’t be surprised if this location follows in the footsteps of the Harrogate branch and shuts down as well. A real shame, as Estabulo has the potential to offer a fantastic dining experience—but unfortunately, this visit left us deeply disappointed.
   

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   Suri

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Our valentine’s day dinner was abruptly interrupted by a mouse crawling out of the wall and onto the fake leaf netting directly behind us. While this caused slight discomfort, the staff was very lovely and accommodating, offering us free drinks and meals paid for. However, we were made to feel very uncomfortable by the others in the restaurant with judgmental stares.
   

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   Caitlin

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was good however the service wasn’t the best, meat was slow coming out, waitress didn’t ask if we wanted more drink also was only offered one portion of chips between us and they tried charging us extras that we didn’t have
   

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   Mohammed

   Yorkshire

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I came to this restaurant after having an amazing experience in the past. Unfortunately this time there were very long delays between food servings (up to 16 minutes) and then limited options for an evening service. We counted 7 dishes, which is 'fair' for lunch but not a more expensive dinner. We also ordered desserts as we were still hungry after 90 minutes. The staff were supportive and helpful, but I don't know why the food didn't come! If I didn't come a month ago and seen how amazing it could be, I wouldn't have brought my family this time. Disappointing food, helpful staff .
   

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   mohamad

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The service was very bad they didn’t offer us the chips until probably 30 minutes later, then the meat man was very poor coming to our table while the beef was very chewy comparing them to Feznda I would recommend Feznda. Salad bar was limited and some of the rice was on the floor it’s bad experience I wouldn’t recommend this again
   

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   Richard

   Yorkshire

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Meat was good (which is the main thing for me!). Salad bar is ok, but poor compared to Fazenda. The service wasn’t great, really slow to get drinks. Dirty plates not cleared away. Overall it was ok, but fazenda is 10 times better
   

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   Gillian

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Very disappointing. Ruined our birthday celebrations. Very quick to serve you when you first sit down, then they completely ignore you. Had to flag the meat servers almost everytime. Poor serve with the sides. 1 bowl of chips, then had to practical beg for another (3 times asking). Garlic bread never appeared. After 20minutes waiting and all our discs on green, we had to cut our losses and get the bill to leave. Won't be returning.
   

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    Laura

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The restaurant was lovely. The food was great and there was a range of meat. The service was also amazing and all the servers were very polite and well mannered. Would recommend to anyone who loves meat.
    

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