Gruel Britannia - Fairfield

A small British restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is very small and has a few tables which turn over pretty quickly. The service is great and the food is good. I had the French dip which was served with a side salad and my girlfriend had the shepherds pie. Both meals were excellent. For dessert we had a guava flavored danish which was warmed up and was really good, probably the best thing I ate. In addition they also had prepared food one could purchase and eat at home.

Had a beautiful Valentine's Day dinner at Gruel Brittania this evening! Although we have eaten there several times before, tonight we were especially struck with what a gem of a place this is! The food was excellent (more about that in a minute); our server was relaxed and very friendly, but also quick and responsive; the ambience and decor were utterly charming (the dishes looked like ones your British grandmother would've set her table with); background music was well-chosen and played at an appropriate volume. Our server recommended the Peach Bellini mocktail which we both loved. I had a salad and the Proper Shepherd's Pie (made with lamb, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, and topped with steamed spinach, and served in a little round dish - each element had the perfect texture and appeara

Love everything about this restaurant! Always a terrific breakfast, wonderful service and a great vibe. Today I made another visit and had the best sandwich ever! “Special Menu” Sauerbraten on Pretzel Bread Dip Sandwich with a side potato salad and greens. Absolutely delicious! I may have to go back tomorrow. Please put this as a regular on your menu.

Some of the best British food we’ve had outside the UK. Lovely waitress, lovely service, lovely place.

Good place for authentic English food and tea. The place is small inside, and busy at lunch. But we were able to get a table fairly easy. Parking is tough.