Wildwood 2-6 High Street, Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1EY

"I don't really want to get into the whole service charge versus tipping argument, but I'm still going to mention it. I've travelled and lived in the USA, so I get the whole tipping thing. In America. This isn't America. This is England. On the Wildwood website it mentions they add an OPTIONAL 10% service charge (but they don't say who that goes to, the restaurant or the server). I'd like to see some transparency around that please. Now we're on a budget, and haven't you heard, there's a cost of living crisis? I'm saving up for my gas bill this winter! Still, it was an important milestone so we'd pushed the boat out and came here for dinner (we know how to live!). The food was fine. The server came, took our order, checked later it was okay, and that's it. She did her job. There was nothing remarkable or above and beyond. It just was what it was. There was only the two of us, and we didn't eat much (a main and a soft drink each). The food came to £33.10. The 10% service charge (£3.31) brought it to £36.41. I went to pay cash (2 x £20 notes), and the server was crestfallen that I expected my £3.59 change. I'm sorry, but if you'd kept that I'd have been adding 21% to my bill. I'm not made of money, this isn't America, and if anyone from British Gas is reading this can I just say... Don't worry, I'll have the money for your bill."

"Pretty nice food and prices are acceptable though on the more expensive end- without desserts it cost us almost £100 for 5 people. Very good range of food though, even with 2 fussy eaters with us we all ate something we were happy with!"

"Great place to have a nice meal, the venue is very well presented with some nice decoration and lots of space to accommodate your needs. The staff was quite friendly and we had an overall great experience."

"Well every now and then your find a gem and wildwood hits the bill !!! Service was very quick and attentive . I had the calamari for starters and the classic burger for mains the calamari was lightly seasoned as it should be fresh and vibrant the burger was cooked to perfection with fabulous quality beef seasoned again perfectly . Home made fries are perfectly cooked . My wife and daughter had pasta dishes and they said the flavours were so intense and aromatic .. Highly highly recommended and don't let that kitchen team leave you have keepers there !!!."

"Excellent service, came to celebrate my sisters birthday. Food is tasty,fresh. Had some starters olives, garlic bread, mushroom arancini. Mains were basically caesar salad,pizzas (kids pasta,burger)followed by tiramisu with ice creams. Thank you guys"