Timeleft Reviews 714

I had a lovely dinner and meet some lovely ladies but I don’t see the app as anything more than a facilitator or third party booking site.

It would be helpful if they were to move beyond dinner and drinks to something solid that actually requires participants to engage in a more meaningful way. Perhaps events with larger groups were you are matched ahead of time but your match is kept secret until later in the evening; that way you spend the evening speaking to other potential friends and engaging. Dinner and drinks isn’t suitable in today’s world. A lot of people have forgotten how to build relationships or have a conversation and need prompts to be less awkward. Additionally, it’s not always affordable. A larger event in a bigger space would be more cost effective and allow the app to gain a sizeable profit

As an introvert in a new city, I’ve been looking for ways to meet new people — a daunting and nerve-racking task. A friend recommended Timeleft, and although I was very apprehensive and even considered backing out on the day of, I’m so glad I went!

I ended up having a great meal with four wonderful people — all repeat diners — who made me feel incredibly welcome. Some of us connected after dinner and plan to meet again. I’ve already scheduled my next dinner!

Horrible and extremely isolating

I attended my first TimeLeft dinner in Madeira, London, and it was one of the most awkward, unfriendly evenings I’ve ever had. I arrived a bit late (about 7:50 for a 7:00 start) and at first there was a quick “hi, hello” from a few people, but after that… nothing. No one asked me a single question the entire night — especially the people right next to me. I tried to start conversations, but got minimal or no response, as if I wasn’t even there.

Your app promises people will take interest in others’ stories. In reality, I sat there like a statue eating my dinner in silence, feeling excluded like it was back in school when people make you feel isolated on purpose. The atmosphere was cliquish — small groups talking only to each other — and there was another guest sitting alone the whole time too.

I’d also chosen vegetarian, but was seated with non-vegetarians, which made the experience even worse. And at the end, someone who barely spoke English was going around trying to collect numbers for a WhatsApp group — which felt absurd considering nobody had even talked to me.

Overall, a horrible, unfriendly, and overpriced waste of an evening. I left as soon as the dinner was over and will not be coming back.

The only thing TimeLeft made me do was keep asking myself how much time was left until I could leave.

I did it for the first time and met some wonderful group of women. I think they do a good job at matching you with people you will vibe with as much as possible. Im looking forward to the next meeting

I signed up for Timeleft for the first time last week and really enjoyed it! Since I don't have many friends here, I thought it was a good way to break up the week, get out, and meet new people. The restaurant they selected was very good. The five other people at my table were very pleasant and we had great conversation over a good meal. I enjoyed it so much that I purchased a monthly subscription and am looking forward to the next dinner.

I signed up for the Netflix Wednesday Addams themed dinner because I got an email invite and it sounded fun. On the day of my dinner I randomly decided to google the event to see what fun things would be planned. I found a blog post saying influencers would be there filming content. This was not mentioned in my email invite and I am uncomfortable having a stranger film me for their own monetary gain. I cancelled my dinner and honestly am so disgusted with timeleft at this point. I have had dinners where multiple people were missing, also where I was at a dinner with people way older than me, and now this. Timeleft, shame on you. DO BETTER. I paid for a 3 month subscription and have been let down multiple times. I want a refund, not that you GAF about my experience.

I had a good experience with Time Left. The only downside was that two of the people didn’t show up, so there were just four of us. The conversation was enjoyable, and we played a little bit of the games on the phone, which involved answering questions. However, it seemed like the restaurant staff wasn’t fully aware of what was going on; at least the hostess wasn't. She had to call someone else to clarify my purpose there. I was the first one to arrive, but overall, I had a great time. I also appreciated the happy hour, as it allowed us to meet up with others who were participating in the Time Left. I plan to do it again, though maybe at a different location nearby, since we have two locations.

I've been to 3 dinners so far and coming to the 4th. It has been a very positive experience to meet new people in a relaxed and safe environment. Restaurants were good in general, even though a bit more expensive than average for the quality (note that I choose the highest price interval).
My second dinner was the best, because some people already met in previous dinners and everybody joined for a drink afterwards.
In my opinion the connection with people would benefit from having more time to ease up, talk and share interests. That's the reason I changed bookings from middle of week to Friday. A suggestion: for working people as I, Saturday dinners (not available ) could maybe improve the experience.
Overall is a very good experience so far, hopefully going even better with time. Congrats! 👏

A good platform to connect with kind and thoughtful people over a meal. If you are a foodie, this is probably not the best platform to find the most curated restaurants. Come here for the people! Like with any relationship building, you have to put in the effort and initiative to maintain contact after the dinner and drinks. It's worth attending at least 3 dinners to see if you get along with particular people. If you are open-minded, it's a positive experience with little to lose! I understand some participants were disappointed with the lack of matching dietary preferences with the actual restaurant. I think with some menu research, Timeleft could tailor the restaurant choices closer to people's choices.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea. I have been going to dinners for 8 months and have made new friends, in addition to discovering new restaurants. It's been an overwhelmingly great experience

Overall, it was beautiful experience.
I’ve been there twice — the first time was okay, the second was amazing. I think some people don’t fully understand the idea of meeting random people. The app does a good job matching, but don’t expect to find soulmates every time :) It can be great, it can be neutral, and sometimes it can be a bit disappointing.
Also, the app isn’t responsible for the behavior of the restaurant staff, so be patient, friends. Totally recommended.

I am not ready for one-on-one dating, but I wanted to socialize. I have been on 7 dinners and have met 25 people, with 8 “connections”. These are people that I feel comfortable with and are friends. The restaurants have all been top notch, with excellent food and drinks. I have not one negative thing to say, I always look forward to the next dinner.

The company chooses a nice restaurant for you, matches you with people, who are also open to connect to others, and all you have to do is go there and enjoy. :) I really liked the restaurants so far, and had some interesting people. There are some people, I really clicked with, and some nights, where I didnt find someone special, but it still was a fun evening.

I had such a great time with the 4 people Timeleft matched me with. We were laughing and genuinely connecting the whole night. It exceeded my expectations and I plan to hang out with them again!

From sign-up to sitting at the dinner table, Timeleft has been nothing but positive for me. The one time I needed support was a great experience, the people I’ve met are interesting, and the whole thing feels refreshingly different than trying to make friends through other platforms.

If you’re curious but hesitant — just try it. You’ll leave with a story or two and maybe new friends.

In my city, they’re adding more restaurants, so there’s been few repeats but it’s getting more diverse.

And yes, the vibe between six strangers isn’t always a perfect 10 — but thats what makes it an *experience*.

It's exactly how you'd expect. Random dinners with strangers at decent restaurants. Some lead to life changing conversation and genuine friendships. Most lead to a decent night. Some are dry, but I like that I might people from various backgrounds

But, I'm glad I tried it and am going to keep going.

Had an excellent experience with Timeleft, met a group of like-minded women aged 34-40 and we were 6 different nationalities. Everyone's there to make friends so whilst ofc its a little awkward at first, you just have to throw yourself in.
I had a glitch with providing my feedback and Timeleft responded to my query and fixed the issue within a couple of hours.
2 weeks after my 1st experience described above I had my 2nd experience this evening. Also a huge success and I'm looking forward to reconnecting with these new people.
Thanks to Timeleft helping busy adults to find friendships.

I like how the group matching makes sense. Age range is right and I get a good vibe from them.

I’ve been to 23 dinners. Some dinners were better than others, some were more about meeting people who are strange - not just strangers! But, all of them were fun and interesting. This is a way to connect with others that is safe and pressure free. I even made a few friends that I see outside of TimeLeft events! Making friends today can be difficult. These dinners are made for any level of extrovert! I’ve been to some good restaurants and a few that just didn’t make sense but I rolled with it and it always feels like a little adventure. Signing up for 3-4 of these dinners is worth a try. It’s not that expensive. Every dinner has a different vibe. In some cases I’ve dined with a few people multiple times so making a close friendship is possible. I wish they would expand their restaurant selections. Trying new restaurants without dining alone was one reason I joined. Sadly I was sent to the same restaurant 3 times in a row. I did opt out of the third time. The app is a little wonky. The positives far outweigh the negative. I look forward to every Wednesday night were I can dress up cute and enjoy a great meal with people who are welcoming and good natured.

I couldn't have asked for a better first-time experience at my dinner a couple of night's ago. A few folks didn't show, but the three of us who did genuinely enjoyed ourselves. I'm anticipating next week's installment.