Reviews - Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford
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Coreen D. • 1 review
1 March 2025
10/10Always hesitant to try a new restaurant, especially steakhouses as we have never had steak in UK this good! Being South African we invited South African friends to join us. We were absolutely amazed at all the cuts as they ordered a platter, our thanks to a great Argentinian restaurant, fans of their rugby team as well! Will be visiting with our family soon!
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Coreen, Thank you for giving us a try! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our steak platter and that we could exceed your expectations. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family for another great dining experience!
Rosey S. • 7 reviews
27 February 2025
9.5/10Lovely food, charming service, beautiful space. Very quiet as we were there early, but several groups arrived as we were about to leave. Had to get the bill reprinted as the Fork discount was not initially applied but this is a minor quibble.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Rosey, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. Apologies for the issue with the bill, and we appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Mark B. • 2 reviews
13 February 2025
9.5/10Best steaks in Guildford, cooked well and the service is good.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Mark, We truly appreciate your great feedback! It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed our steaks and service. We look forward to serving you again soon!
Jessica G. • 1 review
28 January 2025
10/10Absolutely incredible, I think this was one of the best experiences I have had. From the moment I walked in I was flooded with smiles and a warm greeting from FOH the food was filled of flavour and would definitely recommend both tapas and steak. Thank you
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Jessica, We’re so glad you had an amazing experience! Your kind words mean a lot, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
Racha E. • 4 reviews
1 February 2025
7.5/10Very nice food, but way overpriced, waitress not very professional dripped the wine on all of us.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the food but sincerely apologise for the service issue. We will address this with our team to improve. We appreciate your visit and hope you have a better experience next time.
Joanne P. • 1 review
21 December 2024
9.5/10The staff were lovely, my friend’s mum was struggling to find something she fancied, they were extremely accommodating to her. Food was delicious. Would definitely recommend.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Joanne, Thank you for your kind review! We’re so pleased to hear that our staff could accommodate your friend’s mum and make her experience enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know you loved the food as well! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon.
Sue H. • 1 review
14 December 2024
10/10Went with a friend to celebrate her birthday, had a great evening, with lovely attentive staff.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Sue, Thank you for celebrating such a special occasion with us! We’re delighted to hear that you and your friends had a great evening. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments in the future!
Paul S. • 1 review
19 December 2024
10/10Bloody lovely place and people
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Paul, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with us and appreciated the atmosphere and our team. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Susan S. • 1 review
13 December 2024
9/10Came here for my son’s masters graduation meal. We were late arriving as the road was close but they very kindly kept our table for us. Food was absolutely delicious and so welcome as we’d travelled 200 to get there and home.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Susan, Thank you for celebrating your son’s graduation with us! We’re glad we could accommodate you and thrilled you enjoyed the food. Hope to see you again soon!
Tamara I. • 1 review
19 November 2024
10/10Food and service was amazing!
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Tamara, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food and service. Looking forward to serving you again!
Dean C. • 1 review
2 November 2024
10/10This place was fantastic, lovely decor and coupled with fantastic food. We had the tapas and every dish was full of flavour and delicious. Staff were attentive without being over bearing. Would certainly recommend.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Dean, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the decor, delicious tapas, and attentive service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Gavin S. • 1 review
26 October 2024
6/10Friendly welcome but food disappointing. Steaks were both expensive and cold; fries were clearly frozen & not home made. Salad was a waste of time. Overall hugely underwhelming.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Gavin, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the meal didn’t meet your expectations. We’ll address your concerns about the steak and side dishes with our team to ensure a better experience. We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back for an improved visit.
Carol K. • 9 reviews
12 October 2024
9.5/10Great food and excellent service. The only downside was that we sat by a draughty window and had cold legs. I'd ask for a table away from the window next time.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Carol, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. We apologize for the discomfort caused by the draughty window. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to offer you a table away from the window next time to ensure a more comfortable experience. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon!
Michael D. • 1 review
8 October 2024
10/10Good food (had some tapas and steak) and quick service, really nice meal out.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Michael, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the food and service. We hope to see you again soon!
Anthea D. • 2 reviews
27 September 2024
8.5/10Very close to G Live for concerts etc. food was very good but took 45 mins to arrive (after prompting) which made it a bit of a rush to get to G live on time.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Anthea, Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the food. We apologise for the delay in your order and understand the impact it had on your evening. We will definitely work on making sure everything runs smoothly in the future! We hope to see you again soon for a more timely experience!
Grant F. • 1 review
18 September 2024
9.5/10Excellent food, nice beer. Ambience was good, pretty full with a nice level of background noise - service could maybe have been a wee bit snappier.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Grant, Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, beer, and ambiance. We will definitely keep your note on the service in mind to make sure your next visit is even smoother. Hope to see you again soon!
Barnaby H. • 1 review
4 September 2024
9.5/10Always good quality tasty food in pleasant surroundings with helpful staff. Perfect pre theatre meal
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Barnaby, Thanks so much! Happy to hear you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Hope to have you back soon!
Glyn P. • 1 review
20 August 2024
10/10Love the atmosphere here. The staff are polite and professional. The food was excellent with a wide selection. There were seven of us and we chose a wide variation, from tapas to burgers to steak. All well presented and delicious - and not too expensive. We will be back !
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Glyn, Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you loved the atmosphere and enjoyed the food. It’s wonderful to hear that our staff made an impression. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Cathy P. • 5 reviews
7 August 2024
10/10It was our second visit and just as good as the first time
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Cathy, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your second visit was just as enjoyable as the first. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon
Ioe W. • 1 review
3 August 2024
6.5/10Overall ok, service levels varying widely between team members, odd atmosphere, food was nice but not exceptional
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Ioe, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the food but regret that the service and atmosphere were not up to our usual standards. We will address these issues with our team to ensure a better experience next time. We hope welcoming you back soon
Harriette D. • 2 reviews
12 June 2024
10/10The steak was amazing and the service was very good, the staff are very friendly and everything was brought out quickly. Highly recommend!
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Harriette, Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our steak and found our service to be very friendly. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Glynnis T. • 1 review
12 June 2024
10/10Just a lovely restaurant staff are so lovely and attentive of customers. Food was amazing as always. My only thing it was a bit too chilly in there a bit too uncomfortable .
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Glynnis, Thank you for your lovely review. We’re glad you enjoyed the food and found our service attentive. We appreciate your feedback about the temperature and will work on making improvements. We hope to see you again soon!
Karla-May G. • 1 review
1 June 2024
9.5/10Food was delicious!! Great night x
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Karla-May, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and had a great night. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Lizzie M. • 3 reviews
28 May 2024
10/10Great food and service
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Danny, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Mike T. • 1 review
27 April 2024
6.5/10Staff and venue was brilliant and very welcoming. Unfortunately the standard of food and warm rose being served was a disappointment
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Mike, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you found our staff and venue to be brilliant and welcoming. However, we're truly sorry that the temperature of the rose wine served and the standard of food did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will be sure to address these concerns with our team to ensure that we maintain our high standards in all aspects of our service. We hope to have opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an enjoyable dining experience.
sarah m. • 1 review
21 March 2024
8.5/10Outstanding steak, the best I have had! Starters slightly overpriced but we enjoyed our meal experience. Definitely will return.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Sarah, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the steak. Your feedback on the starters is noted, and we appreciate your comments. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Sarah B. • 3 reviews
26 March 2024
9.5/10Excellent food and great service. The staff were very attentive
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Sarah, Thank you for your positive feedback. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the food and experienced great service. Your kind words means a lot to us and can’t wait to serve you again soon!
Georgia A. • 1 review
16 March 2024
5.5/10The food was tasty however some of the tapas dishes were very expensive for what you actually got. For example £7.25 for one small chorizo sausage and a tiny bit of wilted lettuce. One waiter in particular smelt of b.o so bad it lingered around us even when he had gone downstairs we could still smell it which was very unpleasant whilst eating food.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Georgia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are disappointed to hear about your recent experience with our restaurant. We sincerely apologise for the discomfort it caused. Rest assured, we are investigating this matter further to prevent any recurrence. Once again, thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back in the future and demonstrate the high standards of service we strive to maintain.
James R. • 1 review
9 March 2024
5/10Found a dirty nappy under our seat when getting up to leave the restaurant after paying.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear James, We are truly sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience at our restaurant. Please accept our sincerest apologies for unacceptable situation you encountered. We have taken your feedback very seriously and have already conducted a thorough investigation to identify the lapse in our cleaning process. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, and we appreciate the opportunity to make amends.
Rosey S. • 7 reviews
22 February 2024
9/10Took my husband for his birthday as he loves a good steak. First time visiting, and I was a bit anxious as other reviews had been mixed, but the service was charming, and the food was delicious. My husband really enjoyed his ribeye steak, and my veggie burger was delicious, piled high with halloumi. Even my pizza loving 17 year old daughter enjoyed her rump steak - she was worried it would be chewy, but it was anything but. Generous portions of handcut chips, too. We were asked where we'd like to sit and chose a booth upstairs. Everyone else who came in stayed downstairs, so it was like a private dining experience!
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Rosey, Thank you for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service and that everyone found something they loved. It’s wonderful to know that you felt like you had a private dining experience upstairs. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience. Thank you for choosing us to celebrate this special occasion!
theofilos K. • 1 review
14 February 2024
4/10The worst experience. We’ve waited for 70 minutes for our order!!! They brought us the water and the wine after 25 minutes and only when we asked for it.
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Theofilos, We regret that you had to endure a lengthy wait and delayed service during your visit. Your feedback is valuable, and we will take steps to address this issue internally. We hope for the chance to provide you with much-improved experience in the future.
Ollie K. • 1 review
14 February 2024
5/10Just want to start by saying the food was good no complaints about that but the service I was very disappointed by took them over an hour to deliver our starters even tho customers who came in 30 minutes after had been sat eating their mains too way to long and felt as my request were being ignored
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Ollie, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologise for the disappointing service you received during your visit. Your feedback is important, and we take it seriously. We will address the issue you encountered with our team to ensure that such situation are not repeated. We appreciate your patronage and hope to have the opportunity to make it up to you in the future.
jayne d. • 5 reviews
7 February 2024
10/10Great service and good food
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Jayne, Thank you for your positive review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both food and service. We hope to see you again soon.
GILLIAN F. • 1 review
20 January 2024
9.5/10Very good all round - a second visit for us - we will be going again
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Gillian, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience. We look forward to serving you again on your next visit!
Aidan J. • 1 review
11 January 2024
6.5/10The steak was cooked very well and was enjoyable - but the ambience was lacking. Wine list quality poor
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Aidan, We’re pleased that you enjoyed the steak. We apologise for the lacking ambience and poor wine list. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll use it to improve. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience.
Michael O. • 9 reviews
5 January 2024
10/10Very cool open plan restaurant . Service was friendly and professional, a great combination . The steaks were great as were the starters we chose . I will be back .
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Michael, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you found our service to be friendly and professional, and that you enjoyed our great combination steak and starters. We are committed to providing top-notch service and delicious food, so we're delighted that we hit the mark for you. We can't wait to welcome you back and look forward to serving you again soon.
Debra Banks B. • 1 review
3 November 2023
10/10Lovely dinner with family
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Debra, We're so happy to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!
Richard E. • 1 review
28 October 2023
6/10everything just ok, food was not bad but not well presented
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Richard, Thank you so much for your review. We are sorry to hear that we didn't meet your expectations. We will use your feedback to improve our products and services. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future!
Stephen G. • 1 review
18 October 2023
10/10Very well located for the GLive venue, this restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food (the two course set menu) was excellent - one of the best steaks I have tasted All in all an excellent pre-theatre experience
Gary B. • 2 reviews
29 September 2023
7.5/10The food and service were great but the restaurant lacked ambiance
Carmona Steak & Tapas Guildford • Owner
Dear Gary, Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed our food and service and we'll work hard to improve in the area you mentioned. We hope to see you again soon!
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