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London
Dulwich
The Rosendale
The Rosendale Reviews

The Rosendale

International, British

Dishes priced around£17

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Reviews of The Rosendale (863)

Read what people think about The Rosendale. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Rosendale before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Rosendale and book a table with confidence!

5.0/6

863 reviews

5.0/6

863 reviews

Food:Great
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Good"
4/6
Robert A.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice food and very helpful staff. A bit crowded with children when we went, but the food was really good.

"Very good"
5/6
Avni P.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent service - the staff were brilliant and the kids play area worked a treat.

"Good"
4/6
sara t.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely Sunday dinner, service was pretty good considering it was so busy, the gardens are ideal for people with kids and cateers for all ages. The only downfall was the entrance to the garden from the pub was closed and there was no outdoor table service due to staff shortage, which is why I scored a 4

"Very good"
5/6
John H.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was great and the staff friendly. This place is really popular and definitely worth booking beforehand. I wouldn't recommend this place if you are looking for a quiet Sunday afternoon roast, it was full of families with screaming children.

"Good"
4/6
Erin L.7 years ago · 1 review

Service was generally good, considering how busy it was. The food was nice and mostly well-cooked although the green veg were a little under-cooked. We enjoyed the bustling family atmosphere and were pleased to be able to sit in the bar to finish our drinks afterwards as the table was required again.

"Very good"
5/6
Mhairi S.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely place, good food and great service. Nice balance where both adults and children are catered for. Point lost was only for the decorate your own fairy cakes from the children's menu. Brilliant idea but the cake were beyond dry and was inedible. All other food was good though.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alex C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We all enjoyed a great evening the service was Amazing , Great food!

"Excellent"
6/6
Vicki M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

New improved menu and better service than previously. Would definately recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Suzie D.7 years ago · 1 review

Food and service are always good here. I had the salmon with brown rice as a healthier alternative to a Sunday roast, and it was lovely.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sadie W.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Always great! Thank you very much. The food was delicious and the service was great. We always feel very comfortable, especially as we have young children with us.

"Very good"
5/6
Sue C.7 years ago · 1 review

Pub was very, very noisy. Service was excellent. Food was ok, we'd give it 7/10. We were asked how we wanted the burger cooked - requested medium rare but was very well done. Roast belly pork was too tough to eat. Everything else was really nice. Toilets, umm........

"Good"
4/6
anna N.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was so slow in here tonight, we had to chase 3 times.

"Good"
4/6
Charly L.7 years ago · 1 review

Service was a little too slow. Had to ask for drinks multiple times. Table was 15 mins late which was disappointing. Food was delicious though and the waitress was lovely. Also they opened a bar tab for us which they said they said would be transferred to our table hit wasn't which caused a issue as we were trying to leave and had to repay - just didn't seem very well organised.

"Excellent"
6/6
Hilary S.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent Easter Sunday lunch. Staff very friendly and service was prompt . The range and quality of the veg was impressive and the portions were huge. (You might want to ask for a steak knife to cut the lamb if still on the menu as it is thick cut.) Yummy. Didn't really have room for the sticky toffee pudding but managed to tuck it away somewhere. Lots of families enjoying Easter Sunday together. Nice.

"Good"
4/6
Susan K.7 years ago · 1 review

Good food and service, especially the starters. Not a massive choice but good selection available. One of our party had the special of lamb tagine and thought it was a bit bland.

"Very good"
5/6
Tom C.7 years ago · 1 review

Great pub restaurant with good value food and drink in a friendly and relaxed setting. I've been a few times and continue to go back because I know I'll have a good time. If going Saturday or Sunday lunch times it is worth booking a few days in advance, but they will often be able to accommodate large parties (10+).

"Very good"
5/6
Sophie S.7 years ago · 1 review

A delicious meal in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly, helpful staff who gave great recommendations. Plenty of drink options and delicious mango sorbet for dessert!

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

Family friendly. Good food, reasonably good service. Would return for sure.

"Very good"
5/6
Michelle D.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The lady who helped us switch tables (we had a dog and I didn't mention when booking) was very friendly and efficient and the waitress who took our order very professional and friendly. Overall it was a good experience and I enjoyed my veggie roast - however, my friend's lamb was tough and unpleasant and my husband said that his beef was average. The complaint about the lamb was dealt with very well but the team were at times difficult to get hold off and we had to call them over rather than have them ask us if we wanted more drinks etc. I would go again but I've had better experiences there.

"Average"
3/6
Helen M.7 years ago · 1 review

food good, though charging £3 for a small bowl of olives seems over the top. service ok: place wasn't full but we seemed to have to do a lot of trying to catch someone's eye, which was slightly irritating. resent having 12.5% service included on the bill, then having to go through the rigmarole of discussing, removing & then putting our choice of tip, in cash, because there didn't seem to be an option on card reader. won't go again.

"Good"
4/6
Nicolas M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Good service. Decent food. Decent value. Pity they've rearranged the inside since I was last in there - the best spots have been given over the some settees and single tables, rather than rows of dining tables so the dinners can enjoy the light.

"Very good"
5/6
Judi S.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent Sunday lunch! Meat was very tasty, an enormous Yorkshire pudding. Excellent vegetables. Very good, polite and prompt service. Only downside is that the room is "loud". Could do with curtains to absorb the noise.

"Good"
4/6
Leigh H.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food. Great portions. The beef was a little bit chewy. Veg was spot on. Lots of kids.

"Excellent"
6/6
Reenah H.7 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous local for excellent food and very friendly staff... V. Lucky to have this on our doorstep..

"Very good"
5/6
Belinda M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Nice open eating area with good light. Friendly staff. We both had the fish special of pan fried hake, bubble and squeak ( not my mum's version, but good ) and broccoli. It was tasty and light...wiil return

"Excellent"
6/6
Louise L.7 years ago · 1 review

One of the best places in London for a veggi roast.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jenny K.7 years ago · 1 review

Friendly helpful staff. Good food. Children friendly but also a great atmosphere for people who aren't with kids. A real gem of a pub.

"Not good "
2/6
Jane v.7 years ago · 1 review

The service was excellent and so were the vegetables, but my meat was tough, fatty and undercooked. I could barely cut through it and I was embarrassed as I'd invited a friend along. I won't be going back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kirsty H.7 years ago · 1 review

The whole family agreed that the food was excellent and the friendly helpful staff made us very welcome. It was extremely busy but we didn't feel rushed at all it just made for a lively vibrant atmosphere.

"Very good"
5/6
David F.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food, very good service!!! Will go there again and again for sure. Staff very pleasant and my puppy very welcome too! Family friendly and good location. The only thing is the music sometimes can be TOOOOO loud!

"Excellent"
6/6
Miles G.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food excellent service, very happy and positive atmosphere. Will be back.

"Very good"
5/6
Peter P.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice restaurant and beautiful interiors (not naff like other pub). And the best thing is I can bring my miniature dachshund there .

"Excellent"
6/6
Vishal P.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Food and service spot on. Will visit again. Gets very busy on weekends so do book ahead. Also nice mid week when it is a bit quieter.

"Excellent"
6/6
Philip D.7 years ago · 1 review

Greta food, great service. Booked a table for a group of 8 people for sunday lunch. Cant fault the standard of teh food or the serivce

"Very good"
5/6
Gerard D.7 years ago · 1 review

A lovely setting, quality environment but informal atmosphere. Attentive, professional and friendly service, and good food with excellent moments. The dinner menu on-line is not the same as the menu at the restaurant though.

"Very good"
5/6
Adrian A.7 years ago · 1 review

Great service and even better food at The Rosendale. The staff were friendly and offered a good selection of drinks to go with our drinks.

"Very good"
5/6
Chris E.7 years ago · 1 review

Place and food great, was sat in a corner next to two set of doors so a bit chilly.

"Not good "
2/6
Lynn S.7 years ago · 1 review

I have been here before I loved it but our visit last Saturday night was not great. One waiter was very poor, the food was not up to standard but what seemed to be the head waitress was very good and removed the inedible items from our bill. I won't be going back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jane C.7 years ago · 1 review

We went for sunday lunch. It was very busy but the staff gave us a quiet table away from all the babies and toddlers (may have been a coincidence but it seemed that the babies and toddler tables were all grouped together which seemed sensible!) food and atmosphere was very good and the service excellent.

"Excellent"
6/6
Twanieka A.7 years ago · 1 review

Staff were very pleasant and hospitable. Food was amazing- everyone in my party cleared their plates! Will definitely visit again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Linda H.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Went to The Rosendale for a birthday meal with friends and family. The food was very good and the service was good. Nice childrens menu.

"Excellent"
6/6
Antony H.7 years ago · 1 review

Very good food and service. Will be returning at some point

"Average"
3/6
Lyn M.7 years ago · 1 review

The staff, pub, beer and general atmospere is really lovely. The food is disappointing & overpriced. I think the burgers are good my son & a lot of my fellow dinners were eating them. My meat dish & my partners were uninspiring & badly/over cooked. In fairness when my partner complained we were given are puddings free, (they were good). Unfortunately its not the first time we have had this experience. What a shame, keep going back hoping that we have been unlucky, but I am begining to think that they have a real problem in the kitchen.

"Very good"
5/6
amanda w.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Staff really efficient and friendly and great that it is a dog friendly gastro pub - immediately asked me if my dog wanted a treat Lovely airy and light space - tables not too close together good atmosphere Only disappointment was that the batter on my fish was a bit greasy but the fish was fresh and overally a good experience will go again

"Very good"
5/6
Margaret D.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The food and service were excellent and the table in a nice area up the stairs. Unfortunately there were some very noisy children who were allowed to run about by the Mother... However, the ambience was much improved when the family left.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jamie S.7 years ago · 1 review

Enjoyed the meal very much. friendly service too. Would recommend

"Very good"
5/6
peter j.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food. We had roast beef Sunday lunch. It included a generous serving of 5 different veggies. All cooked to crunch. Definitely be back. Thanks

"Awful"
1/6
David C.7 years ago · 1 review

It's far too noisy for a restaurant, we couldn't hear each other speak and couldn't wait to leave. The bill was also incorrect and took ages to sort out. It's a nice building with very high ceilings which makes it very noisy but without some attention to this it's just too unpleasant as a restaurant. Hint - if the general noise was at a reasonable level it's highly likely we would have had another bottle of wine, desserts and coffees!

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen E.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent food as always, the pork belly special was very good, shame the crab had run out as I really wanted to try that. Good selection of craft beers.

"Very good"
5/6
Brian O.7 years ago · 8 reviews

Good wholesome food, very welcoming and helpful staff, making a pleasant Sunday lunch. Buzzy atmosphere, a little noisy sometimes but only people enjoying themselves. Overall an enjoyable experience.

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