Kath's Kitchen in Neath Port Talbot

Fantastic experience. The food is great and the idea of being close to the kitchen watching the people working is amazing . I would say that two minor negative points are that the seats are very close to each other being in someway uncomfortable and difficult to have a private conversation and the wine pairing was not as great as I would imagine for a restaurant of this level. But a well deserved 2 * !

This place was excellent from start to Finnish. The service I’d go so far to say the best I’ve ever had. Menu was fish heavy which I was very happy with but could be a turn of for some. Being able to see the food being made and ask questions about it was great. If you love food and fine dinning this is must visit.

Not the best intimate open kitchen dining experience let alone a 2 Michelin Star.The restaurant reminds you that it has 2 Michelin Stars from the entrance to every corner in every room. For the price of £250 per person we were greeted with TAP WATER upon arrival.I personally think that the purpose of an intimate open kitchen dining experience should be intimate and interactive. But the only interaction we had was the introduction of every dish when it’s presented, then the head chef pulls out his iPhone and starts replying messages on about 5 occasions throughout the night. The rest of the time we were left to watch the chefs run around and the head chef picking food with his fingers and eating them, then playing on his phone. I understand that head chefs need to taste the food but the proper way should be done with a clean spoon or fork every time, not the fingers that’s been playing on a phone that has millions kind of bacteria and germs on, let alone that you shouldn’t be on the phone in the first place.The food overall is decent, not the best I’ve had, not the worst I’ve had. Total of about 20 different bite size courses/dishes (including the appetisers and all of the different desserts). All of the courses had lots of flavours it was like a rollercoaster for the taste buds but then nothing really stood out in the end. Well maybe the main course Duck, because it was the worst dish of the night for me. The bill was just over £600 for the 2 of us, and we didn’t order any drinks. For this price, I really expected much better.My girlfriend really hated the main duck dish and took only one bite, but no chef or waiter came and asked why. Well I thought this was the whole point of this intimate open kitchen dining experience? Where we discuss the cooking and the food?Kitchen table has been operating for over 10 years and gained 2 Michelin stars from 2021. From this experience I feel that the head chef / owner has really lost his passion on gastronomy and cooking. All I see is a tired chef who’s probably overworked himself and has turned his passion into a money making machine.

Another amazing dinner at this fantastic restaurant/dining experience. Definitely arrive early and stay late after dinner. Lovely staff, great food & ambiance. Booking for another visit soon.

Food turned into superb. The dining setup is likewise very cool where you could watch the meals being organized. However, everything else leaves a horrific flavor in your mouth.Since reopening they’ve completely jacked their costs, which is appropriate sufficient for the meals, however it’s all the other bits which are disturbing. It fee £9 for an exceptionally average magic rock beer (£1 in Tesco) that changed into old and flat. £5 for water changed into taking the mick while you are paying so a lot for the meals. It turned into approximately £85 for the tender drink pairing! There turned into additionally a mandatory 15% provider fee introduced directly to the bill. The staff were very fine but the carrier itself become overly formal and quite clunky.The bill changed into much like what I paid at the fat duck, however I would argue the fats duck is superior in almost each manner. It clearly felt like true value for cash there while this place truly did no longer.The meals itself changed into incredible and worth the excessive fees. It become the whole thing else that permit it down.

The phrase 'kitchen theatre' in the description sums it up perfectly. Watching the chefs interact with the diners and each other right in front of you as they finish dishes of the highest class is a truly special experience. The service ran like clockwork and the staff were also extremely knowledgeablen and accommodating. Anyone with an appreciation for great food should have this on their restaurant bucket list; it took me 3 years to make it here but it was well worth the wait.

Incredible experience with good foods and drinks. Tried both wine and soft matching, very thoughtful and tastes well with food.

Food was very good. The dining setup is also very cool where you can watch the food being prepared. However, everything else leaves a bad taste in your mouth.Since reopening they’ve completely jacked their prices, which is acceptable enough for the food, but it’s all the other bits that are annoying. It cost £9 for an incredibly average magic rock beer (£1 in Tesco) that was old and flat. £5 for water was taking the mick when you are paying so so much for the food. It was about £85 for the soft drink pairing! There was also a mandatory 15% service charge added on to the bill. The staff were very nice but the service itself was overly formal and somewhat clunky.The bill was similar to what I paid at the fat duck, but I would argue the fat duck is superior in almost every way. It actually felt like good value for money there whereas this place certainly did not.The food itself was great and worth the high prices. It was everything else that let it down.

A counter top experience allowing each diner to view the creative process. Service was Service was competent, charming and attentive. Food is 20+ course each comprising of small bites. However, the bites were loaded with flavour. We really enjoyed the experience. The only remark I would have is that for a 2* I expected more creativity.

One of the best restaurants in all of London. I’ve been to core, the Ledbury, clove club Gordon Ramsay and many more. This is one of the best and if you really love food and want to appreciate it and watch the chefs work then this is the best restaurant in London. Every table is a chefs table so you get to see the chefs work and talk to them throughout the night. All the dishes were amazing with nothing that didn’t work. I think it’s better to come as a 2 top as you are all facing the chefs so talking between 4 would be hard. I would highly recommend and will definitely be back. It’s worth the money