Sunday roast, the best ive had !!!

ruggy


Joined: 02/05/2009
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 11:40

7 of us went to the Red Lion in Alsancak yesterday for a Roast . Well done to them for such a great meal, the best ive had yet in Cyprus, Beef and Pork served together, Honey roast parsnips, roast tatties, yorkshires, brussels, cabbage, mixed carrott and swede, mash and thick gravy all served to the table in pipeing hot terines and lots of it, and the Meat was thick cut, not cut the thickness of a Rizla paper that some places serve up and call Meat !!! A good sign was that it was fully booked, and everyone seemed to know everyone else, a great day, great atmosphere, and the log burner was lit !!!



I rest my case your Honour

yorkie58


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 12:36

can't see anybody beating Patina's for quality & cost 3 courses for 17.50

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 12:37

thanks for the info will give it a try

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 13:28

Hi Yorkie58 is that 17.50 sterling?

Denise


Joined: 14/03/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 14:21

it's avertised in the cyprus today at 17.50tl haven't tried it yet but seems very good value for 3 courses.

Kibris


Joined: 07/11/2007
Posts: 372

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 14:26

Done both....Red lion the best by a country mile!

maggymay


Joined: 04/05/2008
Posts: 701

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 15:32

Hi Ruggy

Where abouts in Alsancak is the Red Lion and how much is the sunday roast it sounds lovely

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 15:38

It's in the road leading down to the Deniz Kizi beach.



17.50tl - see message 5.

Thunderkat


Joined: 19/01/2009
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 15:47

the price at patinas is very attractive, however you pay for what you get, one small slice of beef, one roast pot, one carrot etc. All very well presented but not enough to satisfy that sunday feeling. Certainly not a traditional sunday roast, but thats just my opinion!



Rafters, Old Mill and guidos for me!

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 15:48

At last - some common sense in the pricing of Sunday lunch in competing restaurants/bars. Compared to some carverys in the UK, Sunday lunch here can be quite expensive.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 15:58

good on ya Ruggy - sounds great - those honey roast parsnips sound mouthwatering......



never managed to find any in the TRNC....

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 16:05

is smoking allowed there cause im fed up still going out withmy family and having to breathe the fumes

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 16:43

Smoking ban inside restaurants now if under a certain size - and I would think they are - so only smoking outside!!

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 16:49

Sounds like the Red Lion is as good as when The Henson,s had it,Well done.

yorkie58


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 17:19

Hi Parkview



It's 17.50 Lira and Thundercat, it was actually 2 thick slices of meat lol. Slightly nouvelle cuisine but filling. Best we have had on the island, each to their own tho'

ruggy


Joined: 02/05/2009
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 18:32

Neg Nick, Honey roasted parsnips you can buy from bells foods, but these are fresh from """11$% , and ive heard they are about 8 lire a kilo, they were 13 a kilo at Xmas time. I would always rather pay the extra bit and have a meal you enjoyed, its surely best to go by quality rather than price. Its like Champagne you can get Moet for £30 ish and Don Perion for £150 ish, and i know what i'll be opening.

bugsy


Joined: 16/05/2009
Posts: 114

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 19:52

we were there on sunday couldnt fault the meal piping hot plenty of it and desserts to die for also the warmest place in the area both in heat and atmosphere well done viv and al we"ve already booked for next week!!!!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 23:47

ruggy like you i love quality give me a bottle of cristal anyday. Im so pleased they are doing well. we pay a fortune for sweed and parsnips which we buy fresh south side sadlu but needs must when your customers want them. good on Viv, wish i didnt have to work sundays so i could enjoy whats on offer. by the way our dom is 300tl vintage xxxxxxx

Sazna


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 1177

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 07:20

Anyone got the phone number for the Red Lion

Thanks

Corbo



Joined: 13/09/2009
Posts: 627

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 07:34

Not too sure about the 'thick gravy'.

bugsy


Joined: 16/05/2009
Posts: 114

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 07:48

phone no is 0533 877 3402 enjoy

Sazna


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Posts: 1177

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 07:57

Thank you

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 08:02

Corbo

Thick gravy is part of a roast dinner yummy )

bazilbrush


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 404

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 09:00

Mambo's still the best I have had here just like mum cooked. Good luck with the new kitchen extension opening.

MickSturbs


Joined: 23/12/2009
Posts: 110

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 10:32

Same here for Mambo's, No 1. on the Sunday club list, when does the kitchen open again after extension? Anyone know? Certainly not Mambo No 5, cue for a song? OK cue for exit!

bazilbrush


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 404

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 10:43

Should be open today as I know tomorrow there are lots people going there after Nick's funeral in Lapta.

NCMan



Joined: 19/09/2009
Posts: 670

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 10:47

Went to the Shayna Beach club for lunch Sunday fantastic also a lot of people there locals included which is always a good sign.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 11:45

we are always trying out the Sunday lunches. Punjab, our favourite, is always packed, cars have to park on the side of the road, the best roast dinner we have had and lovely, warm and cosy!

Followed by JK's, can you believe it, 6 veg!!!!!!!!! each to there own, I love the thick gravy but my friend doesn't.

It would be a boring world if we all liked the same. I like to read this forum on food, if someone gives a place a good recommendation we always try it. Don't knock it until you try it x

ruggy


Joined: 02/05/2009
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
30/01/2010 15:41

everon, make sure you try the Red Lion then, you vwill enjoy