advice on Midsummer House and Patina Restaurant

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 17:16

It is my birthday next week and have visited neither of the above restaurants, what would be everyones choice out of the two as I have heard great things about both but having a small child we do not had a chance to go out as much as we would like. Looking for international style menu rather than Turkish. Any feedback would be welcome. Thank you in advance.

keithr


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 720

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 17:19

Patina is a great setting,but the meals are small,Sunday lunch is presented very well,but not very filling. Try Rafters for a good feed...

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 17:23

I am looking for somewhere special for the evening, not too interested in big portions just quality of food and surroundings. I remember Rafters from years back when Verner had it and I loved it then but not exactly what I am looking for.

mikeythespark



Joined: 10/11/2009
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 17:24

Parkview,

we have dined at Patinas several times and have always had a lovely meal, it is a beautiful house, and gives a real sense of fine dining. For a special celebration it is a great place to go. A bit more expensive than most but well worth it for the ambience. Hope this helps

itfc1978


Joined: 31/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 17:24

Patina was always my favourite for a special treat, but I feel that they are not in the same league as Midsummer House,super setting, upmarket,attentive service and terrfic food, a real treat.



Rafters is great but for that special occasion Midsummer House is exceptional

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 17:35

Hi Parkview I beleive Midsummer house is closed until April. Cant say about Patina as I have heard mixed views, however the setting is lovely.

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 17:38

Thanks Lilli, well if that's the case then problem solved!

crofter


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Message Posted:
08/03/2010 17:54

Patina is very nice but not really suitable for a young child as there is little space inside and the child would have to be sat at the table all the time. Not knowing how old your child is it may or may not be the right venue.



Midsummer is very, very good but again not really suitable for taking a young child to. It is much more spacious inside but being very upmarket not sure how they would feel about a child wandering around. It is a beautiful place and the food and service are exceptional.



I will try and think of some places a little more special than the norm that would be suitable to take a young child to.



Happy Birthday in advance!

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 18:08

Patina is excellent not tried the other one yet

Housain and Hohan two lovely guys the food is excellent the best setting is in the summer when in the garden

Its not rely a children place though especially when your'e inside

Help the local baby sitters and get one for the evening

Also if you are not to far away they will collect you or drop you off

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 18:28

Parkview......Efendi House, Bellapais Gardens, Di Figaro...you would need to check with them re children.

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 19:39

I think people misunderstood, I will not be taking my child with me hence why I want somewhere extra special and would not dream of taking a 3 1/2 year old somewhere very upmarket.

Chicken


Joined: 29/06/2009
Posts: 190

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 20:08

Having dined at both, my choice would be Patinas. Something that bit extra special, where the menu at Midsummer House is not as good and more expensive. Both have beautiful settings though.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 20:50

at Patina you are treated like royalty and lots of beautiful little 'extra's' "so nice" x

ozwozz86


Joined: 24/10/2008
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 22:53

I have not got round to going to Missummer House yet either.



Patina however, is in a world of it's own.



Happy birthday in advance, I'm sure you will have a great night there.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
08/03/2010 23:04

Went to Midsummer house on our last visit to Cyprus. Whilst the service and setting were exceptional, unfortunately the food was not. I would definitely agree that Patinas wins hands down.





The butlers wife

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
09/03/2010 08:00

Parkview...in that case you have a good selection from the places mentioned above to choose from.



Midsummer House is a large restaurant and when we went before Christmas we were the only ones in. Having said that it did not spoil our evening, the food was exceptional and this was reflected in the price. Definately a special occasion place. The staff are very attentive and you are made to feel very special.



Patinas food is also very good and as the room[s] are smaller the atmosphere is more intimate.



Efendi House is always a favourite of ours.



Bellapais Gardens is a very cosy, intimate restaurant with beautiful views. Excellent service and food.



Have a wonderful evening and let us all know where you chose and what you thought of it. ENJOY!

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
09/03/2010 08:26

Thank you all for your input, I have been to both Efendi and Bellapais Gardens and agree they are both really excellent but just felt like trying something different. I think the winning vote will be for Patina so will be booking this for Next Tuesday. Thank you again everybody and will let you know my verdict after my birthday.

Lazy days


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 847

Message Posted:
09/03/2010 09:05

Parkview, enjoy you will not be disappointed and if you want any extra just ask they cannot do enough to please it is a great place

And a happy birthday when it comes

lol

A

parkview



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Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
17/03/2010 17:34

Just to let everyone know who advised me on Patina Restaurant I went there last night and had a lovely meal, my only critism is the place is looking very tired, maybe I expected too much but the paint peeling off the red walls did look very tired and not as plush as I thought it would be. Shame it looks like the place could do with a face lift. But thank you all for your recommendations.

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
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Message Posted:
17/03/2010 17:46

Patinas is at its best when eating outside

Parklife

did you have the molineux sweet and a rare rib eye?

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
17/03/2010 18:18

Still love both restaurants and am looking forward to be taken to Midsummer House again for my birthday in April.

I am sure Patina will be re-painting in the summer when eating is outside. Dark colours do mark easily but in candlelight I think the red room is lovely. No way would I say Patina is shabby and the food does the talking anyway.