antique restaurant esentepe

spud1


Joined: 22/05/2007
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
16/03/2008 13:24

we called into the antique restaurant last week its was no surprise it was empty we were charged 13 tl for 1 small beer & 1 very small wine 5 star prices in a 2 star bar spud1

oliveoil


Joined: 16/03/2008
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
16/03/2008 19:32

I was there as well 3 weeks ago and can only say the same we were very upset and will not be back, also the Esentepe villa hotel seems to have gone down hill a lot, there is mess everywhere and lots of unruly kids running about and too many cats, i know there is alterations going on but the mess should not be as bad as it is

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
16/03/2008 19:35

I agree with the above messages regarding the Antique as its always been a bit hit and miss especially where the food is concerned. Its a shame to hear that about the Hotel though. I haven't been in there since before Greg left. I know the new occupants are doing a lot to the place but as mentioned there is no need to let standards slip.

Karen

fourplusone


Joined: 04/11/2007
Posts: 130

Message Posted:
16/03/2008 22:43

We are near the end of our renovation work and the area was all cleared up

on friday only waiting for the debri collection now, as for the cats any sensible suggestions as to keep them away will be helpfull and if people did not feed them that would help.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
17/03/2008 00:07

Hi fourplusone

Unfortunately whilst you have "brits" eating at a restaurant you will always have cats and probably local dogs as for some reason we feel the need to feed them, must be our loving nature . What these people don't realise is that the animals get used to not having to source their own food and often starve when they have to fend for themselves after the visitors have gone home.

All I can suggest is that you put a notice up suggesting it is kinder not to feed the animals. Good luck.

Karen

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
17/03/2008 01:20

Fourplusone , will you be cooking those LUUUUURVLY Breakfasts in May ? if so can't wait , good luck with renovations .

fourplusone


Joined: 04/11/2007
Posts: 130

Message Posted:
17/03/2008 09:08

Hi all



I`ve tried the notice bit that did`nt work even ASKED people not to feed the cats, (no luck there either).



Yes we will be cooking those LUUUUUUUURVLY breakfasts in May & thank you for the complement see you in May Pipie.



Sue.

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
17/03/2008 09:09

We used the Antique last summer for the first time. MEDIOCRE TO SAY THE LEAST! I very much doubt we will use it again unless something changes.



Haven't been to the villa hotel since last October but we have always enjoyed our meals there.

lovelife


Joined: 07/07/2007
Posts: 231

Message Posted:
17/03/2008 11:24

Re feeding cats



Perhaps have a designated feeding area and give them kitchen scraps, meat etc, any kitty loving tourist can always donate some food if they wanted to.



The hotel we have stayed at have a sign to say the cats are fed twice a day and request people do not feed them, and people can request their leftover meat is given to the cats.

LL

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
17/03/2008 11:31

hi fourplusone , we had a problem with cats coming into our garden last year , we bought some citronella and put orange peel down , they did eventually stop visiting , it worked for us , failing that you can get some powder i cant remember what it was called , but if you are interested i could find out for you

good luck , simbas

spud1


Joined: 22/05/2007
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
17/03/2008 16:05

went to the esentepe hotel last week food was first class again spud1

tatlisu



Joined: 04/01/2008
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
17/03/2008 20:58

We went to Antique in October and was very unhappy. The meal was very poor and was extremely expensive for what we got.



Went to the Esentepe hotel a few days later and had a very nice meal. Will be returning to hotel next week when we are over. Gail

Mellie


Joined: 30/01/2008
Posts: 145

Message Posted:
17/03/2008 23:38

We went to the Esentepe Hotel a couple of weeks ago for Sunday lunch.



Food was great (as usual) and we were thrilled to see the cats and gave them a few scraps from our plate.



My vote is to leave things as they are - if you don't want to feed them dont, they'll soon get the message - if you want to, then do so - they are no trouble really.....



Agree with comments about the Antique - went there for lunch a few months ago and they had no food !!





Mellie..

keith


Joined: 03/04/2007
Posts: 272

Message Posted:
17/03/2008 23:50

I do not like cats sat round me when i am having dinner and think the owners should do more to try and keep them out and people should not feed them if you like them that much take them home with you and let me enjoy the place without been watched by 4 or 5 cats like the last time we where there great food and place but get rid of the cats

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
18/03/2008 00:14

Have to say we had a really good meal up at the golf club and there were 4 cats hanging around us the whole evening miaowing and it was really annoying. The waiter did shoo them away a couple of times but it wasnt very nice because you do feel tempted to feed them but by feeding them at the table is only encouraging them to come back for more!

SamDil


Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
18/03/2008 02:43

I hate it when people feed animals at restaurants, it really encourages them to bother every guest, as they expect food then.



It's okay to say ignore them and they will go away, but they do rub up against you, and when someone has an allergy, it really is not amusing. By all means, feed the animals, but away from the dining area please.



We don't feed the dog scraps from our table at home, so she no longer even comes looking. Nothing worse than a dog begging at the table when you have guests. We are not being cruel, she gets the tidbits later on, in her bowl.



Sam

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
18/03/2008 16:17

Hi All,



This site never ceases to amaze me, how on earth did we get from the price of a small beer and a small glass of wine at the Antique Bar & Restaurant to feeding cats at the table in every restaurant in the TRNC? lol I will be out in Cyprus from the 29th March = 23rd April. If anyone fancies meeting up, let me know. I am in the Esentepe area.

Avril

oliveoil


Joined: 16/03/2008
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
18/03/2008 19:16

I love cats but dont like them on or round the table when am eating and if the cats are strays they most probably have some disease or other

but I ate in the Esentepe hotel restaorant last year and there were no cats and the food was great

Olive

turbo


Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 833

Message Posted:
19/03/2008 08:13

I love cats , where this is cats, there is fleas, i suffer. I still feed them half my food.( if it doesn't taste good then they get all my food).

A suggestion, maybe the owners should get them fixed, one each week.

That would really help them.

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
19/03/2008 08:24

I love cats too

1hr30mins gas mark 5

served with a creamy sauce and potato wedges.

breezyboy


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 1179

Message Posted:
19/03/2008 12:44

No Andrew, they are tastier on the barby with Hedgehog fritters.

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
19/03/2008 13:36

LOL!!! Last three comments funny!!!



Avril we are over then - not for that length of time though unfortunately - may bump into you if you use the supermarket on Turtle Bay Village!

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
19/03/2008 15:27

Hi Nicky



It would be great to meet up, when are you there? I will definitely be going to the supermarket to check it out.



Avril

coppernob


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
19/03/2008 20:12

I was there last night at the Esentepe hotel,the 2 times previous I had been it was more akin to a childrens playground,kids running everywhere even at 10 O'clock at night but last night takes some beating,after 90 minutes my food still hadn't arrived so I left,never to return.

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
19/03/2008 20:22

Coppernob,by all accounts they did more than 70 covers last night,not bad for a small village.Nobody's perfect,give them another go,you wont regret it.

woody


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
19/03/2008 21:05

Word is out that Villa Hotel has a new waiter starting he,s only got one eye and his teeth arn,t great but he,s quick on his feet and he,s promised to get rid of the cats !

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
19/03/2008 21:36

Hi Avril



Will mail you off board.



Nicky

turbo


Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 833

Message Posted:
20/03/2008 03:40

hmm, very interesting thread not only restaurants but recipes too, next meal with the one eye waiter( he promised to get rid of the cats) i would make sure you can recognize the meat in the dish.

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
20/03/2008 14:33

Is he going to keep an eye out for the cats?

woody


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
20/03/2008 16:22

This little guy could soon get rid of the cats

fourplusone


Joined: 04/11/2007
Posts: 130

Message Posted:
20/03/2008 17:29

HI WOODY



NICE ONE/TWO BUT ONLY ONE EYE AND QUITE GOOD LOOKING

YOU FORGOT THAT.

fourplusone


Joined: 04/11/2007
Posts: 130

Message Posted:
20/03/2008 17:31

HI WOODY



NICE ONE/TWO BUT ONLY ONE EYE AND QUITE GOOD LOOKING

YOU FORGOT THAT.

fourplusone


Joined: 04/11/2007
Posts: 130

Message Posted:
20/03/2008 17:54

Hi Coppernob

Can you tell me what name your bill was under so i can look into this matter further as i am not aware of a delay for any order on Sunday eve.

Glenn

glencoe


Joined: 01/02/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
21/03/2008 13:32

Hi all,

Just back from chilly UK and reading all the comments, good and bad, as someone who owned the hotel let me say one thing Glenn & Sue have taken the place over and are doing an excellent job, and I am sure that if a complaint were made (coppernob) then it would have been dealt with expediently, something people must remember is that you can please some of the people most of the time, most of the people some of the time, but you cannot please all of the people all of the time,

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
21/03/2008 13:59

glencoe where did i hear that before.....

glencoe


Joined: 01/02/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
22/03/2008 09:20

Ah dear Jock when are we going to have that wee dram ??

See you soon

G

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
22/03/2008 09:31

well , we could always keep some orange peel in our handbags , and scatter them around our table when we dine !! { it is a natural deterant } cats hate it , might raise a few eyebrows but then the british are known for their accentricities are'nt they ?

regards simbas

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
22/03/2008 21:23

another deterrent was half fill a plastic bottle and lay it down outside. By all accounts the water reflects the cats eyes and scares them off. Not sure if it actually works but I remember seeing lots of plastic half filled bottles on peoples lawns. They used to use dark bottles.

Has anyone else heard of this/do they know if it actually works?

Karen

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
22/03/2008 22:56

Karen,

Haven't heard of that one, but it's worth a try.

I know cats don't like water, I have a hosepipe at the ready in our back garden and if any cats stray in they get a good soaking. It know it would be a bit difficult to have a hosepipe at a restuarant table so perhaps a water pistol would have the same effect?

I am an animal lover really,and wouldn't do harm to any creature, but can't be doing with cats creeping aroud while I am eating.

cleos


Joined: 13/03/2008
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
22/03/2008 23:39

Hye Karen

Know where you are coming from - BUT - that is a variant of something they use in Spain regularly - BUT not for cats !!

They hang clear plastic bags filled with water around areas that are a problem. Apparently the flies coming into the area see (in the bag of water) a magnified reflection of themselves and fearing giant flies they turn around and fly away !!!

We tried it on the roof with pigeons - guess what - didn't work !!! Has anyone got a "Gat gun" !!!!!!

canim


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
12/04/2008 10:14

sorry i know this original blog is old but the antique restaurant has been taken over by new management food is lovely and staff are so friendly also the prices are far more reasonable than before average meal price is 20ytl and large glass of wine 6ytl didn't drink beer can't help u there definitely worth a try!!!

spud1


Joined: 22/05/2007
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
12/04/2008 16:18

canim not a chance of me going back there i am only 2mins away will drive past and go to esentepe i think they have 2 prices in the antique 1 for locals and 1 for who they think they can turn over spud1

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
12/04/2008 20:46

Hiya everybody,



This thread was so amusing and informative. Can anyone tell me if you have to book at the esentepe villa hotel for meals. We will be going over at the end of April and that sounds like a great place to eat.



Thanks



Gaynor

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
12/04/2008 23:09

Gaynor



As you are paying for a large group for both food and as much drink as we can take I would book N4M

gaynorish



Joined: 29/05/2007
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
12/04/2008 23:14

N4M thankyou for the advice. Will you be joining us!!! "we" You are most welcome though Malc has just said that utd will be playing on the evning that I wanted to book so I may just be sat there on my own with a few cats!!!

norths4me


Joined: 19/04/2007
Posts: 269

Message Posted:
12/04/2008 23:52

Gaynor



Do not worry I will be joining you as you kindly have offered to pay. Dont worry about your hub and the footie I will keep you company unless that is that Aberdeen are playing which would be a bloody miricale