I Paparazzi, The Coach House Hotel, Romford, Essex

I have been to I Paparazzi several times and each time it has been equally as good. Staff are friendly and fun, food is presented well, excellent food and good wine. Highly recommended, Sunday lunch was also very good.

The most expensive bill I have ever been handed by some smarmy waiter in my life. You'd think I had been eating Caviar and sipping Crystal all night.

Certainly not a good experience for me and my family and certainly will never go back here!

6 of us sat down to eat here for my father in laws birthday. So we were expecting a nice meal for a special occasion. When we arrived on a Saturday night the restaurant was practically empty, the reason for this soon became apparent. It must have been because of the 'average' quality meals being offered at a very high price at poor waiter service. Glorified pub food, and seriously nothing more.

This 'average' dining experience was brought to a dramatic end when we were asked to pay the bill. £500 plus 10% service charge (that's £50 for the waiter, the cheek of it!). That's £91 a head. 'But this can't be right?'We could have all gone on holiday for this price. But oh no with most of the meals priced at £30 each plus the price for a few microwave vegetables this all added up.

Unbelievable, you could have eaten at the Ivy or any one of Mr Ramsays Restaurants in London. All for the same price 6 of us paid for a 3 Course Meal and some plonk.

In summary:

The Cr me Brule was frozen in the middle.

My Lamb Shank was overcooked.

The waiters had attitude and certainly did not deserve their 10% service charge.

The d cor I felt was out of date.

The most expensive bill any of us had ever seen.

Very disappointed.

I Paparazzi offers great Italian food in a relaxed restaurant. The food is outstanding and the staff are really friendly and helpful. Their food is award winning, can't be beat!

Also a great outdoor area in summer months.