Linden Restaurant at Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa

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   wendy

   Dorset

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   We took our grandson to the Linden restaurant to celebrate his birthday. We were warmly greeted and shown to a very pleasant table. Although the menu is not extensive, the quality of the food was excellent. Our young waiter was cheerful, helpful and efficient. As the restaurant was almost empty, it lacked atmosphere and was rather chilly.
   

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   Stefan

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Food was not great The bar and restaurant shared the same menu, there wasn’t much to pick From, it claims that the menu is inspired from a Michelin star restaurant however the food tasted like M&S microwaved curry Very dissapointed overall…
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We recently had the pleasure of dining at Linden Restaurant, and I can confidently say it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and an inviting atmosphere. The food was nothing short of exceptional. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. For the main course, we had a range of steaks, battered haddock and soup of the day, and it was simply all outstandingly—cooked to perfection with rich, well-balanced flavors. The portion sizes were generous without being overwhelming. To top it all off, the dessert was a masterpiece. The sticky toffee pudding and chocolate and salted caramel torte were the perfect ending to an already amazing meal, with just the right amount of sweetness. The service was impeccable. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive, and made fantastic recommendations. The staff’s passion for hospitality was evident in every interaction. Overall, Linden Restaurant exceeded all my expectations. The combination of outstanding food, top-notch service, and a welcoming ambiance makes this a must-visit dining destination. I can’t wait to return and try more from their incredible menu! Highly recommended!
   

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   Nikki

   Berkshire

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on February 24, 2025

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

   Great Team Meeting location while sharing Afternoon Tea
   

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   Eliana

   London

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 16, 2025

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

   Very nice food , great service . Definitely pricey
   

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   Philip

   London

   16 reviews

   2.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   Food was okay but not as interesting as it sounded on the menu. Service was very mixed with one waiter really looking like he didn’t want to be there, not a single word uttered and dropping (rather than placing) a plate of food on the table. If I were running the restaurant, I would definitely make sure everyone was trained to the required service level.
   

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   Anita

   London

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   Booked for a birthday treat along with restaurant. Nice food but made to pay in the middle of the night despite staying in hotel and booking together. Unacceptable when all other hotels would add to the room. Refused to add to the bill and woke us up at night to make payment!
   

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   Olivia

   London

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 27, 2025

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

   Gorgeous setting for a quite dated hotel. Service was very good - everyone was friendly, patient and informative. The spa is small, the treatment rooms were very nice and calming, and the masseuse was incredible, however the relaxation room could benefit from the same calm music being played in there. Whilst again the service was lovely, I wouldn't recommend the full afternoon tea at all - significantly overpriced for a generous but arguably disappointing spread. The scones were sensational, but the sandwiches felt slightly stale and were very sparsely filled, and the cakes felt mass produced and 'claggy'. I did, however, appreciate a wide selection of tea and the offer of a refill. Overall an okay experience but room for improvement
   

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   Olivia

   Berkshire

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 25, 2025

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

   Very run down, not matching photos at all. We were there on a Saturday afternoon and they had a handyman with a drill fixing cupboard doors which were falling off. Bizarre decor and clearly all afternoon tea bits were bought in. Although staff were attentive in asking if you wanted more tea, whenever they did so, knowing we had an empty pot, they'd just bring a new pot and leave the empty one on the table - needless to say we had 5 pots on the table at one point and had to ask them to take stuff away. Hotel looks like something out of the 80s or a horror movie, very very run down and needs tlc. Shame as grounds externally are pretty.
   

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    Maria

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

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

    No reply when I tried to book a table via telephone. The sandwiches were fridge cold, a few degrees warmer would have made them more pleasant, although they were very fresh. The cakes were delicious. The tea was lovely and hot. The waitress was very pleasant and efficient.
    

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