from across the pond

what all can i praise about this place! it’s my husband and my favorite restaurant. i’m plagued by food allergies, like gluten, and have a hard time eating out. here i have a huge selection to choose from and you wouldn’t even know it’s gluten free thanks to their talented chiefs and baker. my husband doesn’t have any food restrictions but is happy to eat there as it’s all so good.
the atmosphere is also fun! the decor is all quintessential british kitch from a life size tardis to classic rock albums. the bar is great to hang in with great cocktails and british beers on tap. if you're a football (soccer) game, they have special opening times so you can watch your favorite british team play live!
they have a separated area that is great for parties (i've used it twice for birthdays). there is a nice open ”family” area with no tvs so you can enjoy distraction free dining and gameplacewith darts and other fun stuff.

yes, thisplacelacks when it comes to decor ("nice" plastic coverings on tables, cushioned seats, random posters on white painted walls eric.) and a bar that is awkwardly located in the middle of the dining room, but there is a nice vibe to the place, beer on tap is legit, and the food is good.

if you are not familiar with british cuisine don't worry: the menu plays it safe so you can't go wrong. they even have pizza.

i started with an order of chips (what they call fries) with gravy: thick cut potatoes similar to steak fries in a gravy that's never seen drippings (very authentic brit fair). tasty: think canadian poutine without the cheese curds.

i also had the guinness beef stew: very hearty and delicious.

menu gets better and better. have become something of a regular at 'the pond" and every time it's better and better!!
now offering a huge gluten free menu as well, but i have fallen in love with the chicken tikka masala and the scotch eggs (these are specials right now but going on new menu). for dessert, try the bread and butter pudding with custard...yummy. thisplaceis a gem, they are moving soon and will have beer and wine..can't wait :)


-----03 sep, 2012-----

bloody brilliant all round - 5 stars. honestly, i have no idea whatsoever what these negative reviews are about - i strongly believe that these are
unscrupulous "rivals" trying to poison a rightly growing reputation of kindness and excellence. they are so far wide of the mark that is all i can think of.

the owners of this establishment, which was great when it was joes, excel at providing amazing care and attention to every single customer i have seen there in out 15-20 visits and, far from "skaterboy" wait staff, the restaurant is entirely family run by mom, dad, son, daughter in law, younger son and 'adopted" daughter - i have sent dozens of people to "cross the pond" and, to a man and woman, they have loved the food, service and kindness shown them - yes it can, at times, be a little slow, but that's because the food is cooked to order rather than heated up outta a bag.

now, onto the food, which the star telegram professional critic thought was outta this world, draw your own conclusions on these "foodies" motives, my family love the english specials and the pizza too, an old reminder, of their great ny pizza style days but i have celiac friends that claim it's the best gf menu in texas, to their knowledge. try it and see i guess.

these owners, i think it's lee and emma, are exactly what we need - hands-on, loving and considerate owners, more worried about your experience than turning a quick buck on you so ignore the one or two frauds here and go experience what they do first hand

thanks guys and see you wednesday night for real football season ;-)

great food, warm-hearted restaurant. from across the pond is a family-owned and family-run restaurant in colleyville. when you walk in you’ll immediately be greeted by either one of the owners, lee and emma, or another lovely member of their family. soon after being seated, you’ll be served some of the most delicious bread with marinara sauce you’ve ever eaten. i know weird right, italian bread at a british restaurant? well, not so much. from across the pond used to be a pizza/pasta joint, so lee and emma decided to keep some of their delicious italian food on the menu.

speaking of the menu, they have a wide range of foods. if you’re in the mood for italian, they have the usual fare – lasagna, alfredo, pizza – but you must absolutely try their pasta michelangelo. just trust me. it’s delicious. if you’re in the mood for british, they have phenomenal bangers and mash, and their fish and chips are delicious and authentic. i’m british myself and have taken four generations of my family here and we all agree: this is authentic stuff. the menu is going through a bit of a transition now... you can order “off the menu” and get chicken tikka masala (which i have heard is fantastic), as well as scotch eggs and battered sausage. all things i can’t wait to try. and i’ve heard there are more exciting things to come. and finally, if you have enough room for dessert, they have the most mouthwatering bread and butter pudding. not too sweet, creamy with a bit of a crunch.

i love thisplacefor so many reasons. the owners are so lovely and take time to interact with as many diners as they can. you can tell they have put their heart and soul into this restaurant. they have thursday night karaoke early enough to be kid-friendly. it’s byob so i can save money and take my own bottle of wine. they have the largest gluten-free menu around (lee and his son both have celiac disease). add to that good food at a good price point, it simply can’t be beat.

from across the pond is a great restaurant with friendly and attentive staff. the british menu items are great, and they still have the old joe's favorites for when you're feeling nostalgic. the owners are incredibly wonderful, and their accents aren't fake!! it only makes sense for a restaurant so aptly named to have two people running it that grew up on the food they serve. you'd be hard pressed to find a better local business with as good of service or traditional british pub favorites. be sure to stop in and give thisplacea shot. you won't leave disappointed, or hungry!

a nice alternative to the texas norm!. if you are tired of chain restaurants and the usual tex-mex dining so prevalent (and mundane!) in this state, from across the pond is aplaceto go! it's a little british pub located in a strip mall. while the locale doesn't provide the same ambiance that you would find in a pub in the uk, they do serve traditional pub fare (like shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, fish 'n chips) along with several pasta dishes. i had the shepherd's pie, and it was delicious! the family that owns the pub are british, so they actually know what they are doing! i also found the wait staff to be extremely friendly and attentive. i would definitely recommend this restaurant!