Toby Cottage Restaurant in Woking

High St, Ripley, Woking GU23 6AF, United Kingdom

★★★★★
(394 reviews)
Categories: Continental restaurant Bar Event planner Event venue Fine dining restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Modern European restaurant Spanish restaurant Wedding venue

About

Toby Cottage is a cosy and relaxing restaurant set in a beautiful oak-beamed building in the village of Ripley. Originally built as a cottage the building housed a shop specializing in the sale of Toby Jugs. Now a thriving silver-service restaurant looking after up to 70 guests for lunch, dinner and special occasions.

Website
tobycottage.co.uk
Address
High St, Ripley, Woking GU23 6AF, United Kingdom
Plus Code
7GX3+9Q Woking, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12–2 PM – 6:30–9 PM
Wednesday
12–2 PM
Thursday
12–2 PM
Friday
Closed
Saturday
12–2 PM – 6–10 PM
Sunday
12–3 PM

Services

Service options
Dine-in Delivery Takeaway
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Private dining room Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
394 reviews

Most Mentioned

evening (25) food and service (21) atmosphere (18) sunday lunch (15) sense of humour (14) choice (12) wine list (10) steak (5) starters (5) party (5)
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★★★★★
November 12, 2024

Excellent on every level. Food was amazing, the service was fun but unobtrusive and the building is amazing and seems much older than 1890 when it was (apparently built). The Beef Wellington is amazing and my whole group all enjoyed their meals. The price is according to the quality.

★★★★★
November 9, 2024

Just what we wanted! Sunday lunch. We ate varying starters followed by the standard Sunday roast lunches ; 2 x Beef, 1 x Pork. It was just what we had in mind. We'd certainly go back as the remaining menu items looked really good & we'd like to try different things.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

We found this place thanks to Google map reviews so I am returning the favour by adding a review. As others have said, the decor is dated but the food is delicious and the service quality is top notch. I loved the dessert trolley. Our waiter Mark was excellent. I will definitely be returning and will bring friends and family.

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

My partner and I had such a wonderful experience. The food was incredible, extremely accommodating if you need to change something from your choice of food. Service was 10/10 and the waiters have a great sense of humour! Perfect, quaint little spot! We will be returning :)

★★★★★
September 4, 2024

What a fabulous find this was. We went for Sunday lunch as it was somewhere my mother in law went many years ago with her late husband and she wanted to go back. The food was lovely but what really made it was the staff. Such a fun bunch. There were short staffed and so very busy but still managed to have a great time with all their customers. We will definitely go back.

★★★★★
July 26, 2024

We went for dinner and were very impressed with the experience. The restaurant itself is somewhat dated, but that’s not a criticism, it’s like walking back in time and the level of service reflects that. The waiters and all staff we dealt with were very kind and entertaining. The food, well, the food was sublime! I would recommend to anyone and we will be returning in a few weeks to try some other items on the menu! Fresh bread and butter on arrival was a nice touch, especially because the bread rolls were shaped like tiny loafs which was a nice touch!

★★★★★
May 4, 2024

Wonderful quaint traditional restaurant with exceptional service. Simply the best food.

★★★★★
October 8, 2023

Delightful Sunday roast. The lamb was delicious. Wonderful owners and staff looked after us throughout the meal. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Excellent birthday party for our family on Sunday. Everything was perfect! Beef wellington was historic but everyone enjoyed their meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Great food great service highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Lovely restaurant with beautiful food. Welcoming and attentive staff

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

Wonderful evening in such a cosy atmosphere with delicious food and wonderful staff .

★★
November 23, 2024

What a pity the owner is uninterested: no wonder its up for sale. There was an atmosphere which was uncomfortable, and it was obvious he didnt want to be there. The hospitality was non-existent, and the food was disappointing: the soup was just warm, not hot, and the saute potatoes were flabby, not crisp. The owner was constantly hovering and moving furniture round us and we were rushed. After spending over £164, I shall be happy never to step inside again. This is the first time I have ever written a bad review of a restaurant meal. A special occasion completely ruined.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The owner and staff were all extremely attentive and friendly. The dishes that we had were cooked and presented to perfection and we had an extremely enjoyable evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great food and service. Just like the old days but with wonderful modern food.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

As always we had a wonderful evening at The Toby Cottage celebrating our wedding anniversary. Always a good dining experience. Food and ambience never disappoint. Looking forward to our next visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Update: Had another fabulous meal at the Toby Cottage. Saturday 7th September, incredible food staff, service and atmosphere, it could not have been better! Thank you very much Tony, Toni, Mark and Emily. Have eaten here several times of late and the total experience is always excellent. We travel there from Camberley as there is not a restaurant of this quality near to us. Parking is much better now that it is possible to use the adjacent council car park. As always we totally recommend the Toby Cottage. Quality restaurant with excellent food and great service. My family and I have eaten here many times over many years, and enjoy the great food and humerous banter with the two Tonis. Will always remain our favourite restaurant. Thank you both for an excellent experience, as always, this evening.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

We celebrated with a party of 15 friends at the Toby Cottage last week. The food was excellent, service fantastic and everyone really enjoyed themselves. We have been coming to the Toby for many years and would highly recommend the restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great food and excellent service from Mark - he knew his stuff and made everyone feel welcome!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Awesome meal..excellent service..fillet steak was best I can remember in my lifetime..(nearly 60! ) .08/24 .Just had a lovely Sunday Set menu Great value and choice..awesome Parking: With Ripley village Hall now open and resizing of car park...parking is much tighter

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Excellent food, amazing service and we keep going back

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Seven of us had lunch on 27/4/2023 it was amazing from the wine to dessert just perfect service as always first class food just amazing thank you very much we will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Amazing food and fantastic service - as always. We ve been coming here for about 10 years and Toby Cottage gets better every time. Sunday lunch is a real joy. Food : 5/5

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Very disappointed with the quality of food Parking: Car park limited space, park on road Wheelchair accessibility: None

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

A lovely little venue with loads of character and the staff were all very friendly, attentive, and funny. Was a lovely evening.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

We had the most delicious meal with 30 friends and family to celebrate our wedding. Fabulous food, excellent service from such a friendly team and a wonderful atmosphere. Thank you to all at Tony Cottage Vegetarian options: We only had one vegetarian hence the patron was able to discuss a number of options. Our guest felt very special and chose a delicious ravioli

Local Guide
April 23, 2024

I met someone for lunch. It s got real character in this place. The food and the service is great! Vegetarian options: I did not want what was on the menu and they immediately agreed to make me another Dish and it was excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

A real gem of a restaurant.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Excellent service and attention to detail. Food was very well prepared and delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Great Food with a good choice menu. Lovely to have proper table clothes & napkins. Dessert Trolly was Lovely. Service was excellent. Parking: Small carpark at the rear.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Amazing food and atmosphere.

February 23, 2024

Our 3rd visit, previous two times were exceptional. Not sure what was going on today, but nasty atmosphere with one older waiter in particular bring curt, short, disinterested and unwelcoming. And this all started in the car park where he was rebuking customers parking. Hoped the food would make up for it but surprisingly it didnt, it was luke warm to cold, veg all waterlogged and tasteless, no crackling with pork, fish overcooked etc. Puds looked great but the profiteroles had barely any cream filling and were stale. Completely changed our view of this restaurant.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

The perfect place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Silver service at its finest! Friendly service, beautiful setting and outstanding food with an excellent menu. Perfect for that very special occasion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Really nice food, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere in this tradicional, excelent Spanish restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

A not-so-hidden gem on the road into Ripley village, The service is unfailingly excellent with staff who are always friendly & humorous, The Dessert trolly is the real reason I visit here! Also, if you a wine connoisseur then this is the place for you - the range of wines and the in-depth knowledge is impressive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great evening with friends.....too many food choices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed my pre-Christmas meal of Roast Turkey with veg and a yummy Cheescake. Mine Host was charming and despite his worry about limited staffing, we were well served. Lovely ambience. Seated downstairs. Parking: Limited

★★★
December 23, 2023

Great location but restaurant decor looked tired and the environment was like a trip back to the 1980s. Extensive menu which suggested to us that the food was cooked from frozen and not freshly prepared. Meat was tough and vegetables were overcooked. Dessert trolley tray was disappointing, old and really needs a refresh. Not particularly atmospheric. We have had better home cooked food. We definitely would not go back. Far better restaurants in Surrey for quality of food etc, and given this, the prices here were cheeky.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Extremely good food and fantastic service , will definitely return soon.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fabulous Sunday lunch. Wonderful service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Saturday lunch. Food superb service excellent. Wine list extensive, tendency toward top end . Look carefully there are some less expensive but good quality wines. Car park small. Overall, will happily return. Dietary restrictions: Keen to help those with detry restrictions. Very positive attitude Parking: Very tight car park

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Wonderful food and service. The Toby Cottage is our favourite. Nothing too much trouble for the staff and a very lovely, extensive menu. Great place !

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent friendly and efficient service. Lovely atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Sunday lunch with friends. Very good. Starter, roast beef with everything, and dessert from the trolley, Two bottles wine between 6, drinks (G&T) on arrival. £50 a head. Very good value, great service, Ive eaten a lot of roast beef (other food available too) dinners and this one is recommended by me for quality and value. Parking: Parking behind restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Lovely place serving excellent food from their well thought out menu. The service was excellent and very accomodating. Would highly recommend this restaurant as a great place to go for a great meal.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Have visited a few times. Always happy occasions, and with good food and wine, it makes more discussion and memories. Great staff that leave you alone, and when you want, and are right there if you need topping up. Ive always liked the food there. The way they make up their steak dishes are awesome. Thoroughly recommended.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It seemed like we d wondered into my Grand Parents living room filled with random trinkets and a desert trolley that looks like it has more life experience then me. Food was bland and tasteless. The meat was tough and the potatoes seemed to have been cooked in a very under powered microwave. Far to expensive would not go back until it s had a complete refit and new menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing restaurant, great service, great food. Great find! The wine list could have some portuguese wines apart from that all good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Loved every bit of the experience. Service is out of this world. Must visit place. Also serve halal food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent service, really good food, and a nice atmosphere. Prices are higher than good pub meals but definitely worth it. Sea bass cooked beautifully, tuna and risotto devine.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Lovely restaurant to visit in Ripley. The food was very good, with a good atmosphere. Parking: Off road parking

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent all round

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Vegetarian options: Very little selection Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food and staff excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Our first visit since before lockdown. What a treat to find the same staff, standards and humour as usual. Delightful Sunday Lunch. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Incredible service. Excellent food. A truly one-of-a-kind restaurant. Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Having returned, once again, from a very enjoyable lunch at The Toby Cottage, Ripley I felt compelled to write a review. Having, for many years, visited this restaurant for lunches and dinners both with friends, family and as a President of a Women s Institute with 20 members I have yet to be disappointed. The waiters are unobtrusively attentive and friendly and the food unsurpassable, there is always a varied selection both on the set menu and a la carte and I would strongly recommend The Toby Cottage. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the beamed ceiling makes it oldy worldy and I hope, very much, to continue my patronage for many years to come.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Toni and his staff are very welcoming with excellent food, I can highly recommend it.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Italian restaurant, the interior was going back in time, old British rather than Italian. Food acceptable, the cake trolley itself worn away , the containers covering the cakes were I imagine clear when purchased , now scratched after decades of cleaning. Staff acceptably pleasant and attentive.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

One of the owners was a little to overbearing Parking: Not enough space for the number of covers Food : 3/5 |

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

After a good experience here some years ago we returned to find the decor, presentation and food all a bit tired. Pity.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always excellent food with traditional fare. We had Steak Diane flambe to order and choice from the voluminous sweet trolley. Great venue and very attentive staff. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Love it, excellent tasting food. Generous portions, beautiful cooked belly pork and to top it yes my Goat yes I attribute this to food as well as sport, apple crumble. 100% happy. Cheerful and happy staff making the whole experience happy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A table booked for five on a Thursday in August What a pleasure to visit this fabulous restaurant and genuinely feel welcomed by the owner and all the staff. A great selection of Good Honest food cooked to perfection. We all enjoyed our Lunch. Yes its like stepping back in time at The Toby Cottage. Back to the days when the customer was made to feel special. Top service with a smile by a professional host and waiters . Just amazing a thing that you rarely find these days. Its a pleasure to award this Fine Restaurant Five Stars on Everything. WE WILL BE BACK. ,JUST MAGIC. Parking: Not a problem

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fabulous meal , brilliant service - would thoroughly recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We tried this restaurant while staying overnight in Ripley and what a find! Lovely atmosphere, generous portions, fabulous, proffessional staff. A group on another table were enjoying a birthday celebration, where the staff joined in and sang Happy Birthday, which was a nice touch and the fact that the desserts are brought round on a trolley was super old fashioned - lovely. The only hiccup was that it seemed rather pricey but a good evening out.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Came back to our wedding venue 50 years on to celebrate our Golden Wedding - so glad we did. Had an excellent evening with wonderful food and best service ever. Thank you all for making our evening so special.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fantastic lunch time meal. Service was perfect all staff friendly and attentive.Lovely cosy atmosphere with a traditional beamed dining area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent as always. I have been away from the area for many years and standards are just as good as they were when I last visited

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Having an hotel & restaurant background, Im pretty fussy! However, our greeting on arrival was warm and friendly, the staff were attentive, yet relaxed, the table settings were white tablecloth and silver cutlery, the glasses were spotless and the food absolutely delicious! The ambience was cosy and relaxed. I honestly couldnt fault it! Vegetarian options: There was enough vegetarian choice

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place has charm and service and excellent food! I d highly recommend it to anyone wanting a really good meal and good old fashioned manners, service and nostalgia. Staff are the absolute shinning star of the Toby.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Went to this restaurant as a walk-in on a Tuesday night and was seriously impressed. In contrast to the modern trend in restaurants, the menu is vast and all of it looks very appealing. The chef is excellent and the food is top-notch. The Maitre d is charming and hospitable and the prices are reasonable. There is a fair bit of competition in Ripley when it comes to restaurants but this place really ought to be a lot busier than it is. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best restaurant in the world. I m not even joking. Please recommend to all your friends and family. I ve been coming here since I was tiny and the Toby Cottage is still perfection in every sense of the word. Parking: Lovely

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Outstanding

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Family lunch for 17 , exceptional service and food . The Toby never lets you down .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great meal

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Always a wonderful locale for lunch.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Sadly this was a very disappointing 50th birthday experience for my friend and I. Whilst I understand Saturdays are super busy we felt the staff were unfriendly, dismissive, arrogant and had bias towards their regulars. Perhaps something had happened prior to the start of the evening to have had caused the behavioural changes? The two younger staff were friendly, attentive and kind and because of their attitude towards us I paid the service charge. My friend had the lamb which she enjoyed. I had ordered the pork belly for my main. One strip with no crackling. Burnt and soggy Veggies were ok. Overpriced for what it was and as I did not eat it, it was obvious that there was something wrong. Was asked everything ok? before I had a chance to express myself, the waiter had taken my plate and left. It was such a shame as first visit to Ripley and (last) to this establishment. I dislike leaving negative comments, however, felt this needed mentioning.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fantastic service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent meal and service

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Turley a gem. A must go to folks

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very pleasant restaurant, conveniently placed, good food, reasonable prices and very attentive service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great food. Excellent service and the team are welcoming and very helpful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Family meal last night and food and service as good as ever. Very reliable restaurant for a great night out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Absolutely fantastic experience. The staff are excellent, friendly, polite and funny, in all the right measures. They made my 7 year old son feel a million dollars! It may not be cheap, but the food was worth every penny, very tasty and generous portion size. Not importantly all 5 of us received our food at the same time, so no one was left waiting. Its an old restaurant, with a cozy decor and has more than 40 years of trading, long may it continue.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Really nice place and really taste food. I stopped for a Sunday roast and I am really pleased with the service, speed of the staff and quality of the food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

This was our first time at this restaurant in Ripley having always lived next door on Weybridge. Cannot believe that we had not been before. It is fantastic and quality food and wonderful service with a good sense of humour too. It reminds me of La Capana in Cobham. Same food quality and style, a wonderful desert trolley and good wines too. A must try for all and great for special occasions. Plus a decent car park at the back which makes it even more relaxing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Duck! No that s not what I had to eat beware if you are over 5ft 6 this restaurant has a low ceiling Found this gem of a restaurant by chance and had lunch there today Food was amazing along with great service from all the staff Loved the quirky dessert trolley Please don t forget to duck

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Lovely food and wonderful service, happy to go again if in the area!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

As always, a delightful dining experience with fine food and the always friendly staff. Greatly appreciated by my guests.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Absolutely love tobys cottage. Food,ambience and service are second to none. Cant wait to come back.

★★★★
December 23, 2022

great service, friendly attitude, lovely food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

As always, lovely food and lovely venue

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

simply perfect

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Timeless. Delicious Italian cooking, sensible wine list and immaculate service. Always a bit of polite banter to accompany a thoroughly pleasant evening. Weve never been disappointed over nine years.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

What a fantastic venue - the food and hospitality is always wonderful, whether dining in a small or large group. Drove past it for many years, but wish wed tried it sooner !

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

We had a thoroughly enjoyable lunch at Toby Cottage today. We all ate from the set menu, there was an excellent selection to choose from. We all really enjoyed our choices. The sweet trolley was exceptional. The service was above and beyond and everywhere spotlessly clean. There is a very traditional feel to the restaurant. I would highly recommend a visit.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

First time visiting Toby Cottage and can only say that I regret not having discovered it sooner. The food was exceptional, superb quality and generous portions and attention to detail - even down to the side dishes which were all delicious. Loved the pudding trolley as well! Service was fantastic, friendly, attentive, good humour and banter. Will definitely be back and could not recommend highly enough.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very friendly service:) We will back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent service, excellent meal. Parking: Good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Sunday menu..really good value..lovely food..but attentive and professional service doesnt leave you with a request waiting beyond 30 seconds..Awesome

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Our favourite restaurant been using it for years and have never been disappointef

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

An excellent, typical English cuisine with a rich wine list including marvels from Spain such as rare Ribeira del Duero. Ripley is one this charming treasures of the Surrey country side and the Tobby cottage seems to be part of a novel by William Thackeray.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Wonderful meal last night. The service and food was fantastic thanks so much. Will be back again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Parking: Bit short on parking space, but the staff were happy to help.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and very attentive service. We had a very lovely dinner here & would absolutely recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Really wonderful food in very generous portions. Great friendly service , felt like family by the time we left. Charming

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Parking: Car park very crowded Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very traditional Italian restaurant and all the better for it. Food is exceptional prices reasonable. Beware if you are over 6ft. Youll bang your head on the low ceiling if your not careful! Highly recommended and not just for dwarves!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Fine dining at its best. Parking: Not a huge car park but room for about 15 or 20 cars. Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent Sunday roast, good portion, lovely dessert & wine list. Fast service and friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great restaurant. Good selection of well priced wines. Recommended for a treat. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Lovely traditional restaurant. So nice to have real tablecloths and napkins. Lovely food and good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Birthday Party, food was excellent service was superb

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious food, great atmosphere and attentive, friendly staff. Lost count of the times Ive been since but always excellent service, superb food and lovely ambience. Cant wait for my next visit!

★★
December 23, 2022

Still Loving in some ways to step back into the 1970 s but I don t expect the cuisine of that era at the Toby s prices Christmas menu Stewed vegetables (broccoli had gone to a mash ) Turkey Role Honestly tasteless and a joke in this era ! Over roasted potatoes ,reheated to a solid tasteless nugget Bisto style under thickened gray And many more catering failures including food temperature across set menu and Specials the restaurant is up for sale . And it shows Their heart isn t in it . Which isn t fair in the customers . Dietary restrictions: Not mentioned

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Superb restaurant with great food, great wine and the best service, highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Food was delicious the staff very attentive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

This is one of our favourite places to celebrate a special occasion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

In an age when casual dining in Identikit eateries is virtually the norm, it is refreshing to find a family-owned restaurant that is still proudly offering classic cuisine and old-fashioned standards of service. All at a reasonable price. The Toby Cottage is one such rarity. Old favourites such as Deep Fried Whitebait, Beef Wellington and Herb Crusted Lamb feature large. The dessert trolley is impossible to resist. Remember Banofee Pie? Well, you wont find it done better anywhere else. A must-visit for those who go misty-eyed for crisp cotton table cloths, proper cutlery and an extensive, well-curated wine list. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

The service, staff and food is amazing.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent service and food. Well worth booking for special occasions also wonderful original sweet trolley.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Amazing menu, beautifully prepared, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff cannot do enough to make you happy. Well worth a visit, you wont be disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Love coming here, for the great food, the atmosphere and the lovely, friendly service. The dessert trolley is awesome!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Quantity over quality

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Beautiful food, wine and service

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Really disappointed with last visit. Having been a few times and raved about food and service was excited to be back after lockdown. Beef Wellington was over cooked, no one asked how food was and had to beckon staff over to order drinks and ask for extra jus. Wine lady and young lady doing desserts were superstars. Male waiters, shame on you. Wont be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Had a great time. Good ol fashioned silver service. Yummy food, good wine, great service and the winner... A dessert cart!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

As always friendly service and delicious food in a charming environment. Never been disappointed and the first choice when we are entertaining.

December 23, 2021

Sadly this was a disappointing experience. Online the menu looked fantastic but the reality was a tired, 70s dining experience (not in a retro way). The food was sub-standard. On a positive note the wine list was comprehensive and catered for all tastes and budgets. The waiter had a great sense of humour but unfortunately these pluses did not make up for the chefs lack of sophistication.

★★★
December 23, 2021

Went for sunday dinner thought the price was way to high for the quality of the food. Tasteless whitebait. Beef very gristle pudding again tasteless

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

13/12 service, food was amazing, building and atmosphere perfect, not sure of his actual name but gent with roots in tenerife was the exact example of ideal service and may have lost his tan but definitely not his smile. Thank you for a great night and also for the drambuie. Youre a true legend. So overall, great night Xx

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Absolutely amazing. We were celebrating my daughters 30th birthday. We were welcomed and seated by a waiter who was humorous and entertaining.The choice on the menu is superb and the food exquisite. Will definitely go back again. We had a lovely evening here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Fantastic place, there is a great atmosphere and you can tell everyone is enjoying the food. Id say its excellent value for money, excellent ingredients cooked well with charming staff, cant wait to go back again.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Just love this place... Food and service are always exceptional!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent allover, food, service, atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Very nice staff.nice atmosphere.amazing food.x

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Last night was our 3rd visit & they didnt disappoint. The food is wonderful & the waiters are attentive & helpful, the building is full of character. Its a special place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Once again, fantastic food and excellent service! Cant wait to go back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Grade one !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Outstanding food and warm service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Staff were really great. Very dry and funny. The food was good and the service was surprisingly quick given we were a big group.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Fantastic place to meet you friends great staff

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Gorgeous exquisite restaurant...lovely staff...excellent service .. thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Good food, lovely atmosphere. Wednesday lunchtime.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

We love this restaurant. The service is outstanding, friendly, attentive and personal. And the food is always amazing and just wonderful. Its our very favourite restaurant. Everyone makes us feel welcome and nothing is too much trouble. By far the best place to eat and just relax with ultimate food and great service to feel special.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

The food and service is first class well worth a visit

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Really nice food and really friendly waiters. Scallops wrapped in parma ham and crab cakes for starter, both really tasty. Beef Wellington for main which again was delicious. Pudding was a homemade apple crumble and a sherry trifle - both delicious and luckily not huge as the main filled us up!! Really good wine menu. Will definitely return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Amazing food and welcoming environment. Just perfect!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

The best hosts, and fabulous food. A delightful experience everytime we visit.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Good food and a great atmosphere staff working very hard to keep us all safe in these difficult times

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Best sweet trolley ever

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great food and excellent service. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Excellent food and very attentive staff. Great lunch

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Delicious food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent food and excellent service!! Highly recommend it!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great food, service and wonderful stsff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very attentive service, good food and lovely ambience!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Nice but not worth the steep prices.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Absolutely amazing. Delicious food and friendly staff. Great distances between the tables and antibac on each table. We will be back. Thank you.

December 23, 2020

Food was average, service was average, price was astronomical. We will not be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Friday 24th Sep, I had the opportunity to visit this restaurant. I was in the area a few hours and I end up having lunch and dinner there due the outstanding service. Food was delicious, generous portions, Covid-19 restrictions follow to the dot, hygienically 10/10. I would certainly highly recommended!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Good old school restaurant food a good standard with friendly staff and good covid measures ... Will be back

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Very very good food enjoyable experience

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

We a delish lunch for our Anniversary. Sraff were friendly and attentive without crowding your space. Will definitely return !!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Outstanding food and service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Absolutely lovely, with staff with great sense of humour, superb food, all booked for next Sunday.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent venue for a special occasion. Wonderful food and great service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Another excellent meal with mouthwatering food and first class service

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Love this place, staff are fab, food is great and reasonably priced as well xx

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent food,very friendly staff,had a great time there.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Lovely food . Good service. Very pleasant setting.

December 23, 2019

Our experience was as follows: - We were first offered to have a drink at the upstairs bar, where crisps and olives had already been laid on the small table - Unfortunately the crisps had obviously been left out for a few hours as they had gone horribly soft - Whilst depleting the stale crisps, we were asked what drinks we would like. Without a drinks menu, I asked what IPA options were available, the waiter said none. That was ok, however, he was then a bit confused by my question of What have you got?, almost frustrated by the question. - Whilst consuming stale crisps and an unknown beverage, we were offered the food menu and the recital from the Manager of the Specials Menu. I think this could have been a little more harmonious, as none of us felt invited to order any of it! With our food orders placed we then made our way to the main table, downstairs. - The waitress proceeded to lay the napkins on our laps, however, in being so focused on entertaining us with friendly chat, she managed to miss my mother-in-laws lap and dropped the napkin on the floor, and didnt even notice. By this point I was quite simply laughing about the whole experience of being there. - Needless to say, the food arrived and was fairly poor, mainly because it was drenched in cooking oil. In summary, I would go to the local chip shop before returning to this venue for food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Charm in abundance with stylish food at a fair price. Happy to recommend to all and sundry. Viva Espania! The food is british mind.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Amazing, highly recommend, service out of this world.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Impeccable. Not cheap but well worth it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Fantastic atmosphere , just got home from a evening at the Toby cottag, The staff made us all feel special and thr food was unbelievable, the steak I had was out of this world the sauce was perfect and the veg and cauliflower cheese was to die for , what an immaculate restaurant with equally brilliant staff I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone !!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

We had a meal last night to celebrate 2 birthdays and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The staff and service were excellent throughout the night, the waiters that served our table were attentive and very amusing, the food was delicious and we will definitely return. Highly recommended....

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent and a wonderful setting in many ways. Staff fantastic and eloquent in both a special way and down to earth way. Thank you for a lovely meal. Food and wine is exquisite and only cooked to order! Definitely go there again! Thank you to all the chefs, staffs and owners . Something great local to Guildford

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food and the waiters will have you laughing in no time. Really worth a visit.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

One of the best restaurants in Surrey with excellent food and first class service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

This was hired out for a birthday party for a family member and they did a phenomenal job. Great atmosphere, brilliant food, and amazing & friendly service. Could not recommend more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

This a great restaurant. Food is amazing and the service even better. Its an old cottage converted into an old fashioned restaurant, right up my street. I have been here a few times over the years and it is consistently great. The bar is upstairs and the restaurant is always full so always book to avoid disappointment. I have been twice in two weeks with two of my daughters for their respective birthdays this November (different years ). Service is wonderful, attentive, caring and fast. They have lots of staff to ensure you have a great experience. I have had melted brie and today the fried calamares as starters. Simply delicious and a very generous portions. I have also tried the fillet steak and the beef wellington and both are just too good. My wife had the Sunday menu and loved it. I strongly recommend it. But book first.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

My favourite restaurant with the best food and waiters

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Only one word. FANTASTIC.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Food is amazing, been going here for over 30 years and its still as special every time I visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Amazing food of the highest standard. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food, excellent cellar and friendly, attentive service. I would highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Its a wonderful, friendly and great place to visit

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Despite a very busy build up to Christmas, we managed to book our last visit to this superb restaurant to round our year off. The Toby has been our favourite for many years so if it aint broke dont fix it. We have always been rewarded with wonderful service and coupled together with excellent food a very good wine list it makes for a wonderful evening. Looking forward to our first 2020 visit already.