
The Grill Father
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Quick info
About The Grill Father
On Lawford Road in Rugby, The Grill Father operates as a Romanian restaurant focused on grilled food and casual dining. The kitchen centres on Romanian shaormas, available in small and large sizes, served alongside the broader grill format. Portions come large for the price. The space runs as a sit-down restaurant, with the counter handling orders during opening hours. Booking is walk-in, and the room takes small and larger groups at standard tables.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Menu & Prices
18 dishes · mains £6–55- 4 Mici£9.00
- Cotlet Berbecut£8.00
- 6 Chicken Nuggets£7.00
- Pulpa De Pui Dezosata£8.00
- Piept De Pui£9.00
- Snitel De Pui£10.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shaormas, portions, friendly staff and lunch spot.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shaormas, portions, friendly staff and lunch spot.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly call out the shaormas as the standout, with one diner describing them as the best Romanian shaormas they have had in the UK and praising the generous portions for the price. Food quality draws consistent praise, described as delicious, tasty, and a favourite lunch stop. The staff are singled out as friendly, attentive, and welcoming. No complaints appear across the reviews.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly call out the shaormas as the standout, with one diner describing them as the best Romanian shaormas they have had in the UK and praising the generous portions for the price. Food quality draws consistent praise, described as delicious, tasty, and a favourite lunch stop. The staff are singled out as friendly, attentive, and welcoming. No complaints appear across the reviews.
Featured reviews
- Nicola Comanici
“We ordered 2 small shaormas and 1 large, they were the best Romanian shaormas we’ve had in the UK. Very huge portions for the small price you pay. Would definitely recommend! Staff are also very friendly, attentive and welcoming.”
- Claudiu Tarlea
“The most beautiful place to have your lunch.”
- Vasile Marius Birca Craciun
“Mâncarea foarte bună și personal foarte plăcut”
- Andreea Martin
“Food was delicious. Decent sized and very tasty.”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Quiet
- Romantic
Location
Restaurants near The Grill Father
- Fish Plus4.74950.6 mi£1–15
gluten-free menu, generous portions, fish and chips
- UMAI Pan Asian4.82580.7 mi£20–30Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
chicken katsu don, gyozas and ebi katsu sushi, stir fry noodles
- Saray Turkish Restaurant4.82580.7 mi£20–30Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
mixed meze, shish kebabs, bread and dips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill FatherOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.7326 | — | £10–20 | shaormas, portions, friendly staff |
| Fish Plus | 4.7495 | 0.6 mi | £1–15 | gluten-free menu, generous portions, fish and chips |
| UMAI Pan AsianVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.8258 | 0.7 mi | £20–30 | chicken katsu don, gyozas and ebi katsu sushi, stir fry noodles |
| Saray Turkish RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.8258 | 0.7 mi | £20–30 | mixed meze, shish kebabs, bread and dips |
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