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Reviewed 28 February 2020

I went in for a lazy Sunday lunch with a friend. The place was a bit empty but still offered us fresh food. The variety at the bar is cool and service also acceptable. It's a nice cozy restaurant if you don't want to be...in the busy brooklyn common places. It's still pretty accessible and not far from the brooklyn mall. Nice location and medium range prices.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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CarbonBistro, Marketing at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 20 January 2021

Hi Londeka. Thanks for your review. We appreciate the support.

Reviewed 5 February 2020 via mobile

Food is overpriced by quite a long shot, service is missing even when we were literally the only table in the restaurant, and the drinks menu is rather poor, all things considered. Food was average, same quality that you could experience at a restaurant half...the price. But boy do they have prices. I wasn't going to leave a review until I noticed that somehow they got my number and started sending me spam. That is unacceptable, and no, you don't have the right to make me opt out - I never opted in. Can't wait for management's unimaginative response, so I'll just post it here: We apologise for any problems during your visit to Carbon Bistro. Our management team has since seen to it that the issues mentioned in your review are attended to. We certainly hope you will give us another opportunity to make a more positive impression soon. Shake my head. For shame.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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CarbonBistro, Marketing at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 20 January 2021

Shay, thanks for taking the time to publish your review. Please note that while we do have a monthly email newsletter that our customers can voluntarily subscribe to, Carbon Bistro does not use mobile SMS marketing, so it is a bit of a mystery how...More

Reviewed 4 September 2019 via mobile

We had dinner here. Each dish was nice. The dessert had dry ice and looked very impressive. The gin tasting option was a lovely touch! Each one was delicious. We were given an explanation of what goes in each type of gin. I would recommend!

Date of visit: September 2019
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CarbonBistro, Copywriter at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2019

Hi Mazzash, Thank you very much for your positive TripAdvisor rating and review! We're happy you enjoyed the Carbon Bistro experience. We hope we see you again soon. Team Carbon Bistro

Reviewed 22 June 2019 via mobile

We had a light lunch at this gin bar / restaurant. The service was very friendly and the gin cocktails superb. Management and staff took good care of us. Our shared starters and pork spare ribs were well prepared and presented. A nice place to...chill.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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CarbonBistro, Copywriter at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2019

Hi Nico558, Thank you very much for your positive TripAdvisor rating and review! We're happy you enjoyed the Carbon Bistro experience. We hope we see you again soon. Team Carbon Bistro

Reviewed 16 May 2019 via mobile

Unfortunately we have to agree with the other patrons that this restaurant is on a steep downhill path. Utterly dissapointing. Will not visit again. This is so sad.....More

Date of visit: May 2019
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CarbonBistro, Copywriter at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2019

Hi MarentiaH, Thank you for your TripAdvisor rating. We apologise for any problems during your visit to Carbon Bistro. Our management team has been hard at work to resolve the issues mentioned in your review. We certainly hope you will give us another opportunity to...More

Reviewed 15 May 2019

I have usually had wonderful food and drinks here. I loved to come here with friends, but I haven't visited since last August. I went with friends for my birthday dinner and the entire experience was embarrassing. We waited over an hour to receive food...we ordered. It all came out looking and tasting like preservative filled, mass produced chain restaurant food. My friend ordered a burger that came out raw. When we returned it to recook the staff was very gracious, but with a recook of a new burger the second one came out raw as well. I felt bad for the servers who obviously realized what a disaster the entire meal was. I'm shocked at how bad the food has become. I'd love to return if you could get your previous flavor and quality food back. Change your chef, we won't return with the current people in the kitchen.More

Date of visit: April 2019
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CarbonBistro, Copywriter at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2019

Hi heatherbC7309FU, Thank you for your TripAdvisor rating. We apologise for any problems during your visit to Carbon Bistro. Our management team has since seen to it that the issues mentioned in your review are attended to. We certainly hope you will give us another...More

Reviewed 5 May 2019 via mobile

I organized a gin tasting birthday for my husband and left totally deflated and embarrassed for the disappointment us and our friends felt upon leaving. The gin ‘tasting’ was merely a laminated sheet of paper onto which the gin glasses were placed (by one waitress,...one at a time, taking about 40 mins until all of us eventually had our glasses). No one guided us through the gins (this was marketed at a ‘tasting?!) so we were left pretty much in the dark. The food and portions thereof were below satisfactory. Two tiny fillet medallions on maybe 4 tablespoons of mash for R180?! The Chickpea ‘falafel’ tasted like a ball of fried glue- which I wanted to send back, but our waitress was nowhere to be found. The chicken was dry and over cooked. The duck was dry and flavorless. We thought we’d have the decency to complain face to face to the manager in order to avoid a bad review on social media. Unfortunately the opportunity of redemption was not taken and we had to pay for everything in full, leaving feeling cheated and ripped off (and hungry). Carbon, your reviews are outstanding so we expected more. I hope this was a once-off bad evening- but we most certainly will not be back!More

Date of visit: May 2019
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CarbonBistro, Copywriter at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2019

Hi DominiqueB2856, Thank you for your TripAdvisor rating. We apologise for any problems during your visit to Carbon Bistro. Our management team has since seen to it that the issues mentioned in your review are attended to. We certainly hope you will give us another...More

Reviewed 5 May 2019 via mobile

The restaurant is very clean with lovely music playing. The decorations are lovely. Unfortunately the service was absolutely appalling , our waitress never came to the table to see if we wanted or needed anything. The gin ‘tasting’ was nothing more than a few glasses...of gin , no information, no explanation....apparently that only happens at tasting events. The food was a complete rip off and the menu is misleading. R190 rand for less than a 100g of fillet steak, over cooked and dry chicken, falafel that contained no chickpeas, burnt duck and all poorly presented. The manager seemed ambivalent to our complaints and concerns, constantly making excuses. I would not recommend Carbon Bistro apart for some delicious and beautiful looking cocktailsMore

Date of visit: May 2019
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CarbonBistro, Copywriter at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2019

Hi Discover821986, Thank you for your TripAdvisor rating. We apologise for any problems during your visit to Carbon Bistro. Our management team has since seen to it that the issues mentioned in your review are attended to. And as you mentioned, we still serve some...More

Reviewed 19 April 2019 via mobile

Oyster bowl was fresh and tasty, Baked camembert was disappointing cold and not bake through potatoes were just warm, so disappointing. We then both opted for the slow cooked pork roast. The pork was brilliantly cooked and succulent but lacked seasoning. Desert was ok. Not...the Carbon Bistro I'm used to! Disappointing experienceMore

Date of visit: April 2019
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CarbonBistro, Copywriter at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2019

Hi Hil2nJ, Thank you for your TripAdvisor rating. We apologise for any problems during your visit to Carbon Bistro. Our management team has since seen to it that the issues mentioned in your review are attended to. We certainly hope you will give us another...More

Reviewed 13 April 2019 via mobile

As always , perfect service and great food , drinks here are special and like no other place , wide array of gins ...! Would keep coming back.

Date of visit: April 2019
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CarbonBistro, Copywriter at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2019

Hi KayOlu, Thank you very much for your positive TripAdvisor rating and review! We're happy you enjoyed the Carbon Bistro experience. We hope we see you again soon. Team Carbon Bistro

Reviewed 16 January 2019 via mobile

As always, food was great, service was excellent! Variety and options available, ambience was perfect. Would keep on visiting, great place.

Date of visit: January 2019
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CarbonBistro, Copywriter at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2019

Hi KayOlu, Thank you very much for your positive TripAdvisor rating! We're happy you enjoyed the Carbon Bistro experience. We hope we see you again soon. Team Carbon Bistro

Reviewed 16 January 2019 via mobile

Great food and drinks. Excellent, personal and professional service. It is always a pleasure to visit this brilliant establishment.

Date of visit: February 2018
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CarbonBistro, Marketing at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 20 January 2021

Hi Mivan. Apologies for the delay in responding to your review. But thanks for taking the time to offer feedback.

Reviewed 11 December 2018

This Bistro is one of the gems in Pretoria. We went for a departmental year end lunch. It was very busy and the delivering of the food was very slow. No excuses for this type of restaurant even if they are busy. I dont know...why the meat dishes is si extremely expensive.However the Gin collection is superb and I might go again only for that.More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Hi. Thanks for taking the time to submit your review. Appreciate the support.

Reviewed 9 December 2018 via mobile

The place has every possible Gin you can think of. They specialise in Gin, but do offer other services. Food is also really good!

Date of visit: December 2018
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CarbonBistro, Marketing at Carbon Bistro, responded to this reviewResponded 20 January 2021

Thanks Karlie for the review. Apologies for the delay in our response, but we appreciate your support.

Reviewed 30 November 2018

We went here on Friday 23 November to celebrate my birthday with a small group of friends. What a great surprise!! This place is small and intimate but has a huge atmosphere! It is really great for a relaxing night out with friends. If you...are a gin lover you HAVE to go visit this place. Even if your not a gin lover they might even convince you that you are. They have an extensive gin menu featuring gin from all over the world. The barman is very knowledgeable and will definitely find you a gin combination that you will love!! My favourite little detail is the dry ice addition in your selection of gin; the bubbles and vog emanating from your drink make it feel so mystic and special!! The waiters are amazing, very professional and friendly. Everyone working there, even the manager, is happy and smiling and made me feel like some type of celebrity with their friendly service. The food menu is impressive and looks and sound so good. We got stuck at the starters, they all sounded so good we decided to order almost all of the starters as our main meal because we wanted to try them all. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. The one starter I recommend everyone to try is their Brisket Vol-au-vent; absolutely mouthwatering!!More

Date of visit: November 2018
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