Matthew Norman, reviewing the Waterside Inn for The Daily Telegraph in 2010, praised the setting and the attentive service but criticised the value for money of the food served; he gave it a total of six out of ten, but described the cheese trolley as "spectacular". Also in 2010, John Walsh for The Independent visited the Waterside Inn shortly after it celebrated 25 years with three Michelin stars.
This passage describes two reviews of the Waterside Inn restaurant by Matthew Norman and John Walsh in 2010, highlighting contrasting perspectives on its food quality and value for money. The restaurant was celebrating a significant milestone with three Michelin stars.