The Pavilion

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  Scot Gamble

  ·2 months ago

  “Went with our family today for lunch as the last time we went (about 3yrs ago) was incredible, not sure whats happened to this place but the food wasnt any better than you local buffet, VERY dissapointed, greasy prawn crackers was the give away to start, chicken tough, curry wasnt great, watery sweet n sour, beef in black bean was salty as hell. The staff were amazing to be fair but for the prices its not worth going, we still paid £175 with discounts because we complained, horrific quality, tastless crap. Sorry! NEVER again.”

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  Will Simpson

  ·3 months ago

  “Very nice foods with lots of flavour. You cannot get anywhere near as flavourful from a takeaway. The decor inside is very nice and traditional. Prices are very steep though so do not come expecting a cheap meal.”

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  Geoff Hirst

  ·3 months ago

  “This Cantonese restaurant is by far our favourite! The food is 5 stars & the staff provide a first-class service. The internal furnishings provide a restful experience with the seating well spaced out. Whether there for a family celebration (we have had many) or an intimate visit, you will have an enjoyable experience & want to return again & again.”

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  Lynsey Holmes

  ·4 months ago

  “Food amazing! Service not to be beaten. What a fantastic place this is. If you have never been go.”

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  Ian Appétit

  ·5 months ago

  “Had a very nice evening at The Pavilion. It wasn't over the top or spectacular, but it was a consistently good meal with classic flavours that hit the spot. Starters & Appetizers We started with a few staples. The Aromatic Crispy Duck was a highlight, served traditionally with pancakes, spring onions, cucumber, and hoi sin sauce. We also shared the Mixed Hot Hors D'Oeuvres, which provided a great variety, including the spring rolls, Peking spare ribs, skewered satay chicken, deep-fried butterfly king prawns, and salt & pepper chicken wings. The Sesame King Prawns Toast was generous and well-prepared, and the Salt and Pepper King Prawns had a nice seasoning without being too intense. Main Courses For the mains, we stuck with the "House Special" dishes: House Special Curry: A reliable, warming dish with a good mix of king prawns, chicken, beef, and char sue roast pork. House Special Chow Mein: Well-portioned with the same variety of meats and prawns. Sides: The salt and pepper chips and the house special fried rice were both solid accompaniments that rounded out the meal perfectly. Overall, if you are in Consett and looking for a dependable Cantonese meal that does the basics well, this is a great choice. It’s exactly what you’d expect pleasant service and very nice food, though it is worth noting it was rather pricey.”

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  Lewis Taylor

  ·1 year ago

  “A friend at work had banged on about this place, his claim, “it’s the best Chinese in the north east!” With Chinese food probably being my favourite cuisine, I had to give it a go. First of all, any photos you see online don’t do the venue and atmosphere justice. It’s simple, but cosier and more atmospheric than you’d expect, with a nice lay out. We went with Salt and pepper king prawns Char sue pork with Cantonese sauce House special crispy noodles Yung chow fried rice Crispy Fillet Steak Peking sauce and chilli (crispy shredded chilli beef) The portions as you can see are big, the food was fresh, hot and good quality. The staff were attentive and it was an overall good experience. We accepted the waitress challenge, she said it was a lot when we ordered. Lady…I’m a pro! I’d say it all gets a solid 8/8.5 out of 10. I’m still yet to find a Chinese restaurant on a London level but this and Sky are good options. We paid £105 with a tip. — eating dinner at Pavilion Cantonese Restaurant.”

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  Jane Lewandowski

  ·1 year ago

  “Where to start - what an amazing night, with absolutely delicious food and very friendly not intrusive staff. Don't be put off by the look of the outside, inside the decor is very nice. There was 8 of us in the group and we asked for a round table for ease of seeing everyone and chatting. We had a private room with a large round table with a lazy Susan (is that what the moving part of the table is called?). We chose the set menu and it exceeded all of our expectations. Fresh, tasty food, well presented - with plenty left over which was boxed up for us and we took home. It was quite a drive out for us but we would all go again as probably the best food we have had for a long time- highly recommended by us all.”

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  Julie Brooksbank

  ·2 years ago

  “Fantastic food. Great service. Very welcoming and a good friendly atmosphere. You can change food to your own specifications ie instead of having salt & pepper chicken wings, we had salt & pepper chicken balls. The staff are very accommodating like that. All in all we had a fantastic time & I can't rate it high enough.”

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  Karen Tindale

  ·3 years ago

  “Always enjoy visiting here. Have been visiting for almost 2 decades. Service is always warm, friendly, but professional. If you got there a lot the host Michelle, and her team, definitely gets to know you and your family and friends and shows this through her immaculate service and knowledge. Not many places offer such a personal touch. You're never left waiting or trying to catch anyone for a drink etc. Staff are very vigilant in checking in with you, but without being over bearing. The food is always delicious and plentiful and nicely paced. Not too fast but not waiting ages, either. There is also no rushing you out the door, at the end of your meal. The decor, has remained unchanged for many years, but is still clean, smart and warming. We just visited on the greyest, wettest Januray day and it was still felt cosy inside. Good range of drinks. It's a lovely place, that we've frequently enjoyed and one of the few that's not changed for the worse, over the years, but remains consistently good.”

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  Ashley Hill (Bangingblogz)

  ·3 years ago

  “We had a lovely evening at The Pavilion. We came here to celebrate a birthday and the food was beautiful. Our Duck starter was cooked to perfection, not one bit of fat in the duck. Mains were good but couldn't beat the starter for us. Staff were really professional and went out of their way to serve us to the fullest.”