River Cafe

The waiting staff were lovely.
The menu had Tapas listed, but apparently you can only order if the entire table orders it. I can't fathom the difference between cooking 4 or 8.
The manager told us we must order a main course; we couldn't even order a selection of sides. Menu doesn't state either of these "rules".
My meal was OK, but it was over priced and it wasn't the best risotto I have ever eaten.
The choices for vegetarian or people with dietary requirements were slim.

Very disappointed with our dining experience, my wife and I went here for our 34th wedding anniversary with 2 other couples; we have been to this restaurant many times over the years and will never be returning!
3 of the six of us wanted to order entrees but were told we could not do this (even though the menu says a minimum of 3 people) we were told the whole table had to order ; even though the waitress enquired with the manager it was still a firm NO; therefore no one order entrees.
In this current climate we could not understand why they would want the extra revenue of at least 3 people ordering this course.
We were going to be ordering more wine and desserts but left after out main course.

I finally came from a long way, and guess what! One of the staff said sorry we are closed for maintenance because no one booked today! I tried to book via online but it shows me that I can’t book due to Covid-19 reasons.

Service was seriously lacking. Food came out at staggered times, staff had to be reminded of what our orders were. The pork fillet I had was dry and inedible.