Ego Restaurant

I’ve had a few average meals here the quality is generally good but you pay a lot for well not a lot

My favourite restaurant in Lichfield by far. Lovely, fresh food. Guaranteed friendly staff. Very reasonably priced food, especially using the fixed menus. The new refurbishment looks great too! Can’t wait to go back! Family friendly as well, although it’s nice to go with just a partner or a group of friends. The atmosphere is always buzzing and with great views of the pool.

A group of us went for my sister’s birthday earlier this year, the restaurant is modern with a good atmosphere (there was a guy playing a guitar in the corner). The food was good but they made a mistake with my brother-in-law’s order, which was unfortunate as most of us had finished eating before his food arrived. Me and my sister opted for the chocolate fondant for dessert despite the waiting time — what a disappointment — completely over-​cooked and not at all gooey (we sent them back and were not charged for them). They also made a mistake with the bill, charging us for 2 meals that we had not ordered — but again they put it right. A bit hit and miss really — haven’t tried the one in Leeds and not sure we will…

I must admit, dining at Ego is a real treat, with a lovely atmosphere and location overlooking Minster Pool and the cathedral, and excellent, excellent food. It can work out a bit pricey, so it is worthwhile signing up on their website and I regularly get special offers, like free bottles of wine and 40% off food, which makes it much more affordable. It’s also a good idea to go on a Monday night, when they have a special offer on with a bottle of wine thrown in. I have to say, they serve up the best dessert in Lichfield (or maybe even the world), ‘warm chocolate fondant’ which is a sponge with warm chocolate in the middle. You have to wait 15 minutes for them to cook it, but it is SSSOOO worth the wait. They also have a children’s menu, which is very good value. I would definitely recommend. UPDATE I have to say, this is the fourth time now, please please please please check your bill. Best restaurant in Lichfield, lovely food, nothing changes in that regard, but you need to check your bill the ‘third off your bill offer’ and the ‘special Monday offer’ are not always taken off your bill automatically by the staff and the lunch time special menus aren’t automatically given out at lunch time unless you specifically ask for them this is happening too often for it to be a silly mistake if you check your bill they will always rectify it without any argument but this shouldn’t be happening. [Sigh]

This restaurant is in a great position overlooking Minster Pool and has a great ambience. The food is not cheap but is generally very good quality. Avoid things like pasta which are not good value and opt for fish or meat dishes. The fillet steak is out of this world and the puddings are to die for. The lunch menu is good value although the choice limited. Service can be very slow on busy evenings.