October 2024 by Michelle Sidney
We chose Ami for my Dad?s 75th Birthday - a booking of 20. We?d communicated weeks in advance regarding the deposits and pre-orders, and my mum called twice to check that the tables would not have anyone sat on the end (as head of table) - once on the day itself - explaining we had a seating plan with everyone opposite one another.
We?d pre-agreed with the restaurant that the party would arrive at 6:30pm for drinks, with food from 7:30pm.
On arrival, we found they?d split up the party into 2 tables! 1 table was so carelessly laid out that you couldn?t get in on one side and barely the other. Despite having just 2 tables for 2 people in the middle of the room, they wouldn?t do what we asked (and expected) and put us on 1 long table for health and safety. Even having the cheek to say ?there was no prior discussion on either side about the seating plan? - if you book a table for any size, you do not expect to be separated without being told at the time of booking!
This meant me having to do my best to redo the seating plan rather than being with our guests as they arrived. It also meant 4 sets of people being on the end of the tables rather than 2, and 10 people with backs to each other. More importantly, separating my parents on Dad?s special evening.
Having arrived for 6:30pm for drinks, they didn?t seem at all set up for this. One of the staff commented that ?they?re not licensed to sell at the bar and are doing us a favour?. Asking us to sit down because of the other (4) guests?there?s a courtyard garden, not even an offer of the use of this. They took a long time to serve the drinks. Why would we arrive an hour before food to just sit at the table? We?d have gone to a bar!
There was no attempt to offer us any compensation, i.e. some free drinks, for the obvious upset. To top it off, they added a service charge to the drinks despite the food also having a 12.5% charge!
The only extra effort they did make was to put a candle in Dad?s dessert - pretty standard.
Despite leaving it a few days since we were there, no-one has been in touch, which says a lot. Whilst the food was reasonable, the service we received was not.
We?d spent Dad?s 70th there and had an entirely different experience. Apparently the ownership has changed.
Were we surprised to see it half full on a Friday night? Sadly not. We won?t be returning again and the experience didn?t impress a number of potential new customers.
September 2024 by Jay Eastaugh
Very tasty food and friendly staff. This place is recommended for a fancy meal out, the menu is smaller than other places, but everything I've had was always top quality. The prices reflect this too, so for a special night out, I'd recommend this place.
September 2024 by Glen Schneider
Amazing food! My other half and I do like going out for dinner, not often but generally somewhere good quality. I can say with some margin that Ami set a new bar for us! The flavours in the food were incredible!!! Normally you expect taste but these were rich and indulgent. We will be going again as I need to try more things on their menu!!
September 2024 by Mark Pratt
Absoulety amazing food and atomosphere, As I'm Gluten free Amy went over and above to produce the same dishes in a gluten free option.
The Chateaubriand was just perfect and we will be definitely come back for another meal very soon.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free
September 2024 by Elizabeth Bennett (Lizzie)
Everything amazing x couldn't fault anything
August 2024 by Bekki Marshall
Delicious food with a quick and amazingly friendly service
Can?t wait to come back again
August 2024 by Lizzie Bennett
went to ami for our wedding anniversary x amazing food ,amazing staff x all round amazing
August 2024 by Jo R
We ate here on fathers day. The staff were fantastic and as I have alot of food intolerances they were amazing at catering for my needs. The food was delicious and we had a fantastic meal.
June 2024 by Bob Burman
Another excellent meal.
June 2024 by Elena Busst
My friend and I like to go somewhere different around our birthdays. With a week before my friends birthday I suggested Ami as a change.
I loved the warm atmosphere and the attentive but not intrusive service.
Food was beyond my expectations. After being very disappointed with fine dining restaurants in the past, I was won over by the amazing flavours and care put in to the preparation and presentation.
My favorite was the chickpeas in the aubergine dish. I will definitely return
June 2024 by Jack Truman
Many recommendations left us to finally book a table.
We weren't disappointed and thoroughly enjoyed all of the food served.
Service was excellent.
Cost is certainly above average and thought was slightly pricey.
A nice experience and enjoyed watching their winning 'come dine with me' episode afterwards.
Would recommend others to visit
June 2024 by Catherine Gibson-Poole
Fantastic food Ryan was a fabulous host. I would highly recommend it.
June 2024 by Steve Chiswell
We recently visited Ami?s and tried their Come Dine with me Winner menu. Wow wow wow! We had amazing meal, the service was great, very welcoming and accommodating staff. Lovely atmosphere too! Ami?s bistro really foes that fine dining to another level! Definitely one of Worthing?s hidden gems ? Highly recommend a visit if you haven?t already.
You won?t be disappointed.
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June 2024 by Kev Oliver
First visit to Ami Bistro and was not disappointed. My brother and his wife have eaten at many restaurants across the country so for them to say the food was exceptional was the highest compliment. I had the lamb rump which was very tasty with a lovely soft fondant potato accompanied by a fabulous jus. They had crispy calamari followed by sea bream and tuna. It was finished off with homemade ice cream. This restaurant is an absolute gem and not to be missed for those who love fine dining.
June 2024 by Jo Roberts
Amazing food, friendly staff. Highly recommend. They even catered amazingly for my allergies.
