Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.3 out of 5
Good | 1546 reviews

What User likes about The Rainbow:
good old traditional fish and chips excellent portions, well boiled, fish excellent. Online orders and local deliveries available, but these people are so pleasant that it is best to jump in and their order is recommended in minutes. View all feedback. What Sandra Mcclure doesn't like about The Rainbow:
Over 2 hours for delivery. When arrived the fish and chips box was melted,chips and fish was soggy. Burger and chips , the bun was wet through. In which all food ended up in the bin, over £20 spent on food which was very unsatisfactory. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
2.2 ★ from 50 reviews
Hannah
07.10.2024 - 08:52

Food was cold and couldn’t get hold of them to resolve the problem

BRENDA
07.10.2024 - 08:52

Fantastic as always! So much choice and always hot and delicious!

Charla
07.10.2024 - 08:52

The salad was not fresh lettuce was brown. The batter was soft and chewy.

Leah
07.10.2024 - 08:52

Food was stone cold. It had been with the driver for about an hour before coming to us. I would like a refund please.

Becky
07.10.2024 - 08:52

This meal was never delivered as discussed with the restaurant I hope I’m not going to be charged- this was due to a new driver

Rainbow Fish Bar in Faringdon has received mixed reviews, with some customers expressing disappointment in their experiences. Complaints include soggy fish and chips, food poisoning, and unimpressive service. However, others have found the food to be delicious, particularly the pizza and vegetarian options. Reviewers have praised the generous portions and fast delivery service. Prices are affordable, making it a good option for a quick takeout meal. Overall, opinions on Rainbow Fish Bar vary, with some customers recommending specific dishes while others are less pleased with their experiences.

Tripadvisor
1.9 ★ from 28 reviews
Micksx
03.11.2023 - 04:23

I tried this fish and chip shop a while ago and was disgusted at the food quality, chips soggy, and fish the same. Decide to give it another go, this time even...

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Kate1593
03.11.2023 - 04:23

First time trying this place since we moved to Faringdon and wish we never had. Got food poisoning from battered sausages, tasted weird while eating, not sure i...

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U2795ACkeithh
03.11.2023 - 04:23

Visiting Farringdon for the day on Tuesday. Decided on the lunch time special and thought it was excellent value for money. Generous amount of chips, which were...

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catherineI1968IO
03.11.2023 - 04:23

We usually order pizzas and sausage and chips, and these are all very nice! Not perhaps very healthy, but the pizzas are delicious deep pan and the vegetarian p...

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Mike
03.11.2023 - 04:23

This was the worse take away fish and chips any where in the last 30 years. No salt and vinegar, soggy batter too thick couldn't find the fish even the cat turn...

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Google
2.8 ★ from 106 reviews
Daniel
21.12.2023 - 16:29

The low average rating is not fair at all. This restaurant offers good food at affordable prices, with fast delivery thanks to some good reviews. The vegetarian...

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Pete
21.12.2023 - 16:29

We only ordered chips to accompany our Chinese food, as we prefer traditional chips from a chip shop. We are glad we did this after reading the reviews. Otherwi...

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Peter
21.12.2023 - 16:29

Good fish and chips, good price, Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £1–10 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Mushy Peas, Ch...

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Cerise
21.12.2023 - 16:29

Average fish and chip shop. Nothing on those up north. Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £1–10 Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 2 Recommended...

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Jade
21.12.2023 - 16:29

Fantastic take away. Very quick delivery. Food ways tastes great. kids prefer Rainbow's fish bar rather than McDonald's! Service: Delivery Meal type: Dinner Pri...

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Menulist
5.0 ★ from 3 reviews

Good old traditional fish and chips excellent portions, well boiled, fish excellent. Online orders and local deliveries available, but these people are so pleas...

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Decided to give this place a walk after reading all reviews, and was pleasantly surprised. how many here, I agree that the pizza was absolutely delish, most lik...

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Super tasty fish and chips can not fail at all: will certainly use when the next pass thru, good the time.

Restaurantguru
2.7 ★ from 94 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
2.4 ★ from 118 reviews
Int Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 1185 reviews

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