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The Cart Shed Restaurant

9 Duck Ln, Thornwood, Epping CM16 6NE, United Kingdom

The Cart Shed Restaurant
British restaurant
4.6
69 reviews
8 comments
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P4CM+C6 Epping, United Kingdom
+44 7701 333323
thecartshedrestaurant.co.uk
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Under Oceanbleu
Under Oceanbleu
Really nice grounds, very intimate setting, food was very good and the staff were more than friendly. Only criticism is timing, we had to wait an hour between each course. More for an older crowds taste due to the whole vibe of the restaurant. I still had a nice time and would probably go back again with family.
Pearl Rossdale
Pearl Rossdale
A party of 10 went there last Sunday for my 80th birthday. Without a doubt the best steak and chips I have ever tasted. Service was good and surroundings unusual. Everyone happy with their food. William very attentive. Can't wait to go again. Must ask William how he gets the chips so crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside.
Goran Raven
Goran Raven
This is an utter gastronomic gem tucked away down a residential road. The food is superior to many of the top draw London restaurants. Watching the chef creating these wonderful meals in close proximity with a glass of wine in his hand is a joy.
By far the best restaurant in the area by a very long shot.
Danielle Morris
Danielle Morris
Best dinner I've had in quite a while. We booked a table to celebrate my parent's wedding anniversary and were hoping for something special, The Cart Shed did not disappoint. Between us we tried a lot of the menu, it was all sublime. You know that happy face you make when you taste something so good? That was us all evening. I love that everything is seasonal and as local as possible, literally from the surrounding fields! The service was fantastic too. 100% would recommend and will definitely be returning.
H C
H C
If I could give this restaurant no stars I would. I’d have liked to have written a review about the food but sadly no food ever arrived.

Having seen and read the very positive reviews we booked for our wedding anniversary. Baby sitters booked, children sorted we set off excitedly to the restaurant.

My wife had messaged a day or two before as she’d seen that it was Burns night to ensure that the normal Grill Menu was going to be available. A text back confirmed that whilst new additions to the menu were being severed many of the normal menu was available.

We were seated and given menus. The grill menu didn’t appear and we’d chosen the Cart Shed as we wanted to experience the Sharing Sirloin together for our anniversary.

I spoke to the waiting staff and it was confirmed that indeed the Sirloin on the Bone sharing steak was available.

The steak is advertised as average weight of 30-50oz and seeing other diners eating looked huge, so we opted for that only and was looking forward to the cheese board for dessert.

When the order was taken, the waitress explained that the kitchen was a little behind and to expect a 40 minute wait.

After an hour the manager came to the table to explain that if we wanted the Meal that we’d ordered it would be at least another 45 minutes to an hour wait or the chef would cook two ordinary steaks and that would be 25 minutes.

Miller and Carter is two miles away, if we’d have wanted ordinary we could have gone there.

It was explained that the chef had lost the ‘ticket’ which I assume means he forgot to cook our meal.

So after an hour and half wait and no food, we have arrived home, on our special night out and my wife is currently eating a toasted cheese sandwich.

Thanks for absolutely nothing Cart Shed. We put our trust in you to help us celebrate and you let us down completely.

The food looked very good, it’s just a shame that we never got to experience it. Based on this experience it is impossible to make any other recommendation that to avoid it. They couldn’t have given a toss about our ruined evening.

A suggestion maybe, if you’re going to go off menu for haggis, maybe don’t tell your guests that you’re able to cope with the normal menu, you’ve just categorically proven that you cannot.

Very disappointed and frankly there is no excuse for a chef of the experience quoted on the website.
Kieron Wray
Kieron Wray
Loved it. Huuuge meat. Recommend 1 tomahawk for 2 people as it comes with chips. Italian malbec was gorgeous and astonishingly cheap, I thought the price was for a glass! Service charmingly slightly chaotic but friendly, smiley and always pleasant. Definitely coming back
Min b
Min b2 years ago
This is by far my favourite restaurant. The food is always full of flavour, I absolutely love the venison and the home made gravy! The hospitality and service here is second to none, Will is a fantastic chef and host. I highly recommend a visit for anyone wanting good quality food and service; country dining truly at its finest.
The restaurant has a great atmosphere and I cannot wait to return!
GARY SPRINGATE
GARY SPRINGATE2 years ago
Great restaurant, fresh ingredients really good service and delicious selection of food, highly recommended! Owner may sell up and close soon so make a booking before it closes a must try!
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