L'Orange

SAM SPARKLE · Post by **SAM SPARKLE** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:35 pm

Can’t agree with you Fmm, I will always complain if I think its justified. I don’t see why I should suffer in silence when I have been given a poor plate of food. I have done this in some classy joints and on several occasions they have not only replaced my order but also that of my fellow diner(s) (even though they have no complaint) because they consider it only proper that we all eat together at the same time.

fmm · Post by **fmm** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:01 pm

Everyone has their own views - generally, if the food that comes out is poor, it is unlikely to be much better the second time around (and having watched so many of those fly on the wall documentaries, I REALLY don't want to upset chef!

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SAM SPARKLE · Post by **SAM SPARKLE** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:40 pm

At the risk of going off topic, my sister in law who is normal in every other way, is a great complainer and could complain for Ireland - she writes to people/companeis etc and you would be amazed at the results she gets, she says people should complain more often instead of just accepting second best etc., having seen the results of her endeavours I make her right.

fmm · Post by **fmm** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:50 pm

Oh - I am happy to complain about other services, but just not restaurants. I go out for a meal to relax, and having an argument will simply give me worse indigestion than the substandard food would have done! If it was uncooked then I would send it back. The sort of thing that I am talking about is "fresh" prawns, for example, which are as tough and chewy as toffee - no matter how many times I could send it back, the prawns would still be the same quality.

Bruce Wallis · Post by **Bruce Wallis** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:49 pm

Bottom line for me on L'Orange.....let those who still believe it is worth the effort carry on supporting the place.

I for my part have voted with my feet. There are far better restaurants available in the area.

L'Orange does not deserve a 3rd chance.

Canada · Post by **Canada** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:58 pm

Barry wrote:Can't really help you there Bruce, except someone's meat is obviously someone else's poisson.
We have never had a poor meal there, and probably one of the best fish meals I have ever had was John Dory served with 2 sauces - one piquant and one creamy. Will admit that we miss Paulo, an excellent and attentive waiter, but the lovely Irina just about makes up for it.

I agree Barry- we always had excellent service with Paulo and Irina (is a sweet girl and very good as well). Jan -if that is the chef's name always comes by the table at the end of service to enquire about your meal - that would be the time to compalin -if you have one.

tricky · Post by **tricky** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:59 pm

Bruce,
When did you last go to L'Orange?

Bruce Wallis · Post by **Bruce Wallis** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:52 am

tricky wrote:Bruce,
When did you last go to L'Orange?

Last year Tricky......thought we owed it another chance.

This thread tends to demonstrate MORE strong criticicsm than I would like to see if I ran a supposadly up-market restaurant.

In spite of a loyal core of support....this place gets far too much criticsm for it to be ignored.
Certainly reading this thread, I wouldnt want to risk eating there.

The owner says he hasnt had many complaints. Probably because he seems to dismiss them.

If our experience is anything to go by, complaining about an interminable wait for indifferent food, is something he doesn't seem to recognise as a failing.

pato · Post by **pato** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:12 pm

SAM SPARKLE wrote:At the risk of going off topic, my sister in law who is normal in every other way, is a great complainer and could complain for Ireland - she writes to people/companeis etc and you would be amazed at the results she gets, she says people should complain more often instead of just accepting second best etc., having seen the results of her endeavours I make her right.

Regular pain in the Ass eh! Sam

SAM SPARKLE · Post by **SAM SPARKLE** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:46 pm

Slow day at the office Pato?

Stano · Post by **Stano** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:57 am

It's Boss lah me and the kidda's and had the best butty in town! top! will go back!

Bruce Wallis · Post by **Bruce Wallis** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 1:33 pm

Stano wrote:It's Boss lah me and the kidda's and had the best butty in town! top! will go back!

What's that in English?

tricky · Post by **tricky** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 2:06 pm

That means;

Its absolutely fabulous and all my family enjoyed it. We especially loved the bruchetta.

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 5:10 pm

Hope someone provided Irina with a translator.

Geoff · Post by **Geoff** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:16 pm

We always visit L'orange whenever we come out, & our two meals in our October visit were as superb as ever. Service is always friendly & it doesn't appear that prices have gone up as much as elsewhere. The duck is excellent & the amusee bouche means you don't always need a starter. Keep up the good work Jan & all.