Tooeg Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I seem to remember Strada was going to be a different brand, but they changed when zizis opened, it must have been a similar concept I can't remember the original idea, whatever it was must have been part of the same group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofster Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 It was originally going to be 'Ortega' which is a Spanish tapas bar and cantina. It is indeed part of the same group as Strada. They decided it would be too similar to its neighbours, but I think that's down to Platillos and Popolo rather than Zizzi, though I could be wrong! While I mention it, I am genuinely excited about Popolo opening...shall certainly be sampling a few cocktails there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicgirl Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 How embarrassing! I don't know anything at all about Strada, I'll have to keep a look out for it. I spend most of my week working in Southern England so if a new one has popped up in Sheffield it might have escaped me. Although I don't recall seeing this chain down south either. Heavens! not a true independent possibly? You're right...not a true independent, definitely a chain. http://www.strada.co.uk/restaurants.html I haven't eaten at the Sheffield one yet, but have done in London and was really quite impressed. Food tasted fresh and good quality for the price. And I agree with everyone else about Zizzi's - distinctly average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklygem Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 We went to zizzi today...and found it to be rather rubbish, the service was appalling. We had to wait about 15 mins for a bottle of wine....twice! They forgot our starters, my main course wasn't very nice (when it eventually arrived), very greasy, they got one of our desserts wrong twice, and after being sat in there for 2 hours and 45 minutes my bum was getting rather numb on the very uncomfortable hard wooden chairs. Although we complained about the service and got rather a huge discount (100% ) on the meal, I definately wont be going there again,and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymiss Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 We went to zizzi today...and found it to be rather rubbish, the service was appalling. We had to wait about 15 mins for a bottle of wine....twice! They forgot our starters, my main course wasn't very nice (when it eventually arrived), very greasy, they got one of our desserts wrong twice, and after being sat in there for 2 hours and 45 minutes my bum was getting rather numb on the very uncomfortable hard wooden chairs. Although we complained about the service and got rather a huge discount (100% ) on the meal, I definately wont be going there again,and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Not good. I'm meant to be going tomorrow! Oh well, its going to hopefully be the sort of day that can't be ruined! What food did you have? So I know what to avoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica23 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Not good. I'm meant to be going tomorrow! Oh well, its going to hopefully be the sort of day that can't be ruined! What food did you have? So I know what to avoid Is it last exams, funkymiss? Hope you have a good one! Have not tried Zizi's yet so no comments there I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymiss Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Is it last exams, funkymiss? Hope you have a good one! Have not tried Zizi's yet so no comments there I'm afraid. Yes my last! Thanks jessica! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooeg Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 People keep knocking this place. I've never really had a problem, I've been 4 or 5 times although I prefer Strada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklygem Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Not good. I'm meant to be going tomorrow! Oh well, its going to hopefully be the sort of day that can't be ruined! What food did you have? So I know what to avoid I had the spag bol, unlucky for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ousetunes Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 People keep knocking this place. I've never really had a problem, I've been 4 or 5 times although I prefer Strada Which just proves the point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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