Askham Hall restaurant in Eden

An odd experience. The rooms and common areas are very thread-bare, dated, and sparsely furnished. The restaurant was probably one of the best meals I’ve ever had (53 years). The grounds are quite nice.

Faultless from beginning to end. We had the most wonderful long weekend, phenomenal food and wine, perfect service, and an old-school timeless ambience that made us feel instantly at home. We walked for miles and miles every day guided by path recommendations from staff, came back to roaring fires and giant baths and thick blankets and felt more like we were staying with family than at a hotel. Please don’t ever change!

Amazing place lovely wedding if you book you not be disapointed

Went to an incredible wedding here. The food was excellent and the grounds were stunning!

A location to die for. Beautiful setting in Askham. The rooms were actually quite basic, with little comfort. We had no wardrobe for example and had to hang our clothes on hooks on the wall. The photos made the rooms look far more glamorous, andthey were more expensive than they should have been.

Wonderful wedding location. Superb reception, wonderful food, great space, good dance floor in the evening. A splendid day all round.

Amazing place, very accommodating staff...always helpful. Great food at all times

Attended a wedding here recently. Beautiful location and wonderful food and drink. Staff were amazing throughout too.

Fantastic place to stay (we had a 2 night mid week special offer) and eat, breakfast and of course, especially the tasting menu dinner. All round excellent.

Food excellent , the Hall and grounds are super , terrific kitchen garden

I went there for a cousins wedding, a great looking place, welcoming and friendly staff, and had a great day. Plenty of parking.

I am so glad we found this restaurant. We were staying for three nights and enjoyed two meals courtesy of Chef Richard. The depth and balance of flavours was superb, the staff were wonderful and the venue is amazing. I could not recommend this place more highly and my wife and I will be returning as soon as we possibly can!

This is a Michelin star restaurant but didn't have Michelin star service. The food itself was very enjoyable, well cooked and well presented. The location was good, within the lovely building of Askham Hall. There was two large lounges for pre-dinner drinks and canapes, however if you where in the second one they seemed to forget about you. We arrived at 18:50 for dinner at 19:00 but didn't go through to the restaurant until 19:40. The starter came very quickly, just a shame it arrived before the wine. I asked for some bread to go with the beef tartare and was told he would bring immediately, however we gave up waiting! We opted to choose our own wines, from the very extensive selection, but apart from pouring one glass for tasting we had to pour the rest our self. After dinner my wife had coffee. I requested a glass of wine instead, but again gave up waiting. 10 minutes after we'd gone to bed we received a phone call in the room, which we ignored, presumable to tell us the wine was ready! Would I eat here again? No, simply due to the poor service.

A handbag, pair of glasses and a partially completed crossword sat abandoned before a roaring fire, which was more a scene from Agatha Christies Mousetrap than a location for fine dining. However, respect is due, as we are in Askham Hall where clearly only centuries of history can bring such charm. Our host was pleasant and offered aperitifs before leaving menus and what resembled a carpet sample book, masquerading as the wine list, academic however with wine pairing a given, but provided amusement whilst waiting for our drinks which were dilatory. Amuse bouche arrived with a respectable glass of champagne but a rather amateur tumbler of tonic with a hint of gin. The nibbles were satisfactory. First course was scallop and butternut squash three ways, which was tasty, particularly the fried squash offering good contrasting texture. Second course was a slighty visually dissapointing plate of salad which deceptivly delivered on a surprisingly whole host of excellent flavours. By now we had recognised that the lesser number of courses had been compensated with scale, as a large portion of North sea cod was swimming in a bowl of cream sauce depriving the oyster mushrooms centre stage and a suprisingly still crisp lettuce. The main course was pork but with half an inch of unrendered fat clinging to the side of a tough piece of meat warranting the provided steak knife wasnt pleasant, its accompaniment were not too pleased to be there either and this dish had let the chef down. We rounded off with two interesting and tasty desserts the latter served with an excellent deep red 1928 wine which finished off an excellent night of wine pairing, compliments to the sommelier. Overall whilst pleasant enough there was little to rave over, nothing worthy of photograph and lacked the modern vibe expected in todays fine dining market. The cost was high given we had the cheaper cuts of fish and meat made annoyingly worse by the addition of the water we had turned down on more than one occasion, but we enjoyed a night out.

A property has stood on this site since the 13th century, with much of the present building being built in the late 1580s. It came into the possession of the Earls of Lonsdale in the 1830s and was the home of the 7th Earl until his death in 2006. It remained in the ownership of his widow who oversaw its conversion to boutique hotel and restaurant. I mention the history only because the whole ambiance of the public space shouts it at you – from the heraldic symbols on the walls to the shabby (not “shabby chic”) condition of the furnishings in the lounge. You would never be in any doubt that you were having dinner in a stately home., even though the restaurant space feels quite modern, with a large window between kitchen and dining room. That means you can watch the chefs at work when conversation flags (as it almost certainly will over the coming hours). Unsurprisingly for a Michelin starred restaurant, food is by way of a no choice, six course, tasting menu. Be prepared for this to take a good three hours, with aperitifs and coffee – there can be long gaps between courses. The three front of house staff were very much on the ball. In particular the young female sommelier, starting out on her career, was first rate – knowledgeable and engaging. There were a couple of single bit canapes, served with the aperitif but, to be honest, I can’t recall what they were. Once in the dining room, bread was served quickly. A housemade sourdough pain de campagne, with organic butter. It was delicious and not a crumb was left – not least because it was all we got to eat for quite a while. The first course may, possibly, have been the best thing I ate all evening. It was their take on lobster thermidor. Bits of lobster, soft leeks, dice of crisp apple, the freshness of lovage and a cheese topping using Montgomery cheddar. You might have thought that using such a mature cheese would overpower the more delicate flavours but it stayed just about on the right side. The restaurant makes a great play on the provenance of the food. Much of the fruit and vegetables come from their own kitchen garden and some of the meats from their own farm. So, the garden provided a salad – Nicola potatoes, served warm, pickled beetroot, baby carrots, confit tomatoes and leaves, with dots of sheep’s curd acting as a dressing. A fish course next. It’s halibut from a fish farm in Scotland – if ever you come across halibut on a menu these days, it’s pretty much guaranteed to come from the farm on the Isle of Gigha. It’s perfectly cooked and comes with oyster mushrooms, greens, fennel and a Morecambe Bay shrimp sauce. Then the only dish of the evening which failed to please us. Rough Fell lamb is breed native to Cumbria but, disappointingly, it was chewy and just not very nice – much of it was left. A real pity, as the accompaniments of tomato, courgette, crispy potato and tarragon flavoured sauce, were all spot on. We were asked how we found it and told them (that brought an apology and a subsequent adjustment to the bill). Pre-dessert was excellent. Sweet cicely and cucumber, with crème fraiche and the only real sweetness coming from shards of caramelised white chocolate. The dessert plate that followed was also not too sweet – berries, lemon verbena cream, a sharpness from elderflower vinegar, topped with a macaroon, with it all surrounded by a puddle of strawberry “soup”. We finished a long evening with coffee and good petit fours – chocolate bon-bon, pate de fruit (that’s posh jelly to you and me) and a small cube of fudge.

Overpriced and undersized. Left hungry having paid an arm and a leg. Pretentious and a rip-off. Over £540 for meal for two that would not feed a hamster. All 6 dishes could fit on one smal side plate! Don't go if you want a proper meal! Size of wine pairing portions a joke- we paid £190 for glasses of wine that barely covered the bottom of the glass- like dregs!! Visit George and Dragon instead if you want a proper meal. NEVER AGAIN for a taster menu. Michelin should stick to tyres. Only saving grace, staff were friendly- but probably laughing all the way to the bank!

I’m a relatively light eater but the tasting menu we had on Tuesday, 11th July, was simply one of the best meals we’ve ever had (and we’ve eaten at a fair number of restaurants with Michelin stars). Cannot recommend this experience highly enough to diners who love good food with great flavours that’s not over-complicated or too fussy or too rich. Will definitely go back when we are next in the area. Congratulations to Richard, Nico and their team.

We love fine dining and I have to say we were very impressed with Allium. Everything about it was just wonderful from the lovely staff, the ambiance of the place and the food was simply spectacular. We loved every single course, the work, flair and artistic skills what go into creating this standard of food are just unbelievable you have some very talented chefs. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience. Can’t wait to return.

Exceptional food, next tasted anything as well out together, and we are sophisticated diners. The wines were paired beautifully. Service excellent and personable, excellent knowledge of the wines and produce, food outstanding, location charming, worth the price. Loved it

First time at Allium as we normally stay and dine at The Queen’s Head, just a few hundred yards down the road, to break up our journey to Scotland. What an amazing evening, the experienced staff are a joy, the food was exceptional and Josh was very helpful with the wine. They absolutely deserve their Michelin star. Will certainly return - very impressed.

We had a lovely overnight stay, staying at Askham Hall overlooking the gardens. We enjoyed some cocktails before dinner and then led to the beautiful panelled, candlelit, dining room. The room is intimate and the service impeccable. We enjoyed a six-course tasting menu. We enjoyed all aspects of our stay and would recommend it to anyone.

Absolutely fabulous meal. Each course of the tasting menu was beautifully presented and completely delicious. The test of a tasting menu for me is to arrive at the end of it satisfied, but not over full. This was exactly how we felt tonight. We wish we had stayed overnight as the building looked historic and full of character. We also could have spent more time reading through the massive wine list and then enjoying a bottle (or two). The service was unobtrusive and efficient and the sommelier was very helpful and knowledgeable- he brought us a couple of glasses of lovely wine. We hope to return.

It is a shame we did not see the house during the day as I expect it would look stunning. The whole experience was great. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food and wine were excellent. Favourite was the duck. next time we will stay over at the hotel. Such a great history.

Perfect Michelin tasting menu and wine pairing . Top class .Thank you so much to all who made our Valentine's evening so special. We had the luxury of enjoying the beautiful breakfasts too as we were staying in Askham hall

Wonderful Valentine's treat for my husband; usually a nightmare for a fussy vegetarian like me bur chef coped admirably with my preferences and produced a great tasting menu for me... I enjoyed every course (this does not usually happen!)

Sometimes when in faced with a tasting menu I can feel overwhelmed but this was so beautifully judged in terms of the food and pacing that I ate every mouthful. The service was unstuffy and the sommelier impressive. It was also so good to have so many wines by the glass.

Everything was brilliant, from the stunning surroundings, the amazing wine, and the great food, alongside the friendly service from Nico and the team. Visited with 2 friends and had a wonderful evening, couldn't fault it. Thank you!

The food here is acknowledged by a Michelin star which it well deserves. The service is impeccable. Given the right table Richard and his brigade can can be observed from your seat. The accommodation is highly historic and atmospheric. The unsung star of the operation...

The welcome, service, and ambience were all outstanding - low key and friendly but highly professional. The tasting menu with paired wines was also outstanding - beautifully presented interested and delicious dishes. No pretentious explanations - just top quality food casually described. I’m surprised this...

This is my review for an evening meal on 5th of May 2022 at Allium. Meal, service and "wine flight" £385. I suspect some will stop reading at this point but it's within the ball park for a meal of this sort - I hesitate...

We have dined here several times over the last couple of years and the standard has been consistently high. Service, food and wine are all exceptional. In short, Allium is extremely good value. For a starred Mich restaurant you wonder how they do it. Thank...

Food was remarkable for its breadth of taste, texture and tonality. Each course was superbly defined and distinct in what it brought to the whole experience. Nico is a warm host with deep care for his guests and a real personal engagement. Wine list totally...

A very enjoyable meal. Highlights for us included the canapes, the lamb with wild garlic and sheep's curd, the two desserts, and the sommeliers. This would be a five-star review were it not for one or two instances of rather harsh flavours that threatened to...

We enjoyed the brilliant tasting menu with paired wines. Everything was delicious and the wines were perfect. The standard of service was exemplary and we will definitely be back!

Stayed at Askham Hall like most people who eat here I’m sure. Great place to stay over but this is about Alium. Such a warm welcome when you arrive. Friendly and unpretentious service from our waiter/sommelier/front of house. Realising I’m a big wine lover he...

Fabulous restaurant in a spectacular old hall, cosy and intimate, staff really attentive special mention to the wonderful sommelier and his extraordinary wine list which numbers 70 pudges in a try one like a family bible, picke a great inexpensive wine which suited perfectly, wines...

A Xmas gift from my partner, much delayed by Covid. Unable to stay so we were just up the road at their sister establishment. The hall is very impressive and hasn't been messed about by some pretentious interior designer. Everything was as it should be,...

Never disappoints sublime food service and atmosphere .. Worth a special journey ..🍽 My only vice is chef Richards bread I could eat my body weight with it !

The food matches the setting. Located at the ancient Askham Hall within a small modern extension with only a small number of settings. During our visit the restaurant was full. Ate with friends and none of us were disappointed. Each course met or exceeded expectations....

In the words of the late (and often unloved by restauranters) Michael Winner, our meal in the historic Allium at the historic Askham Hall was truly "HISTORIC"! From a warm greeting in the entrance hall, to the wonderfully efficient service from the lovely staff and...

There is an awful lot to like, admire and extol about Alium. From the arrival at the wonderful castle-like building to the intimacy of the dining room and knowledgeable staff. The 6 course tasting menu was everything you would expect, with highly creative miniature dishes...

Stayed at Askham Hall for a weekend break with my wife. Out of this world food and wine at a totally unique and stunning setting.

We got married on Saturday 21 St August; a small ceremony of just 6 so we decided to go to Allium for our wedding dinner. We chose the tasting menu. Everything about this experience was magical.Thank-you Allium for making our wedding so memorable and special. The food, the wine, the setting, the service was absolutely outstanding. Not a beat was missed.Richard thoroughly deserves his reputation, his food was innovative and beautifully presented and tasted sublime. Add Nico the sommelier to this mix coupled with the setting and hands down this has been the best culinary experience of our lives. To have done this on our wedding brings us great joy. We will be returning .

The meal has to be one of the best I have eaten. All the flavours were superbly matched and the portion sizes were perfect meaning we were able to eat everything with enjoyment rather than feeling too full half way through.There was a bit of a hic cup with seating with the restaurant manager at the beginning of the meal which could have put a dampener on things- he told us that they don't reserve particular tables and, accepting that, we motioned to the empty table we would sit at to be told that it was reserved! The couple sitting at said reserved table was obviously a VIP couple and we chatted to them towards the end of our meal but it could have been handled better and the manager could have spared our blushes by keeping his voice down as he told us where we could and couldn't sit in an ill natured loud voice. Luckily the sommelier was professional and friendly and restored a felling of welcome and enthusiasm for the dinner ahead so big shout out to the sommelier! Hic cup aside, I would highly recommend the Allium and would return in a heartbeat.

We started our evening with champagne in the French room, what a great way to start a fantastic evening. The canapés were explosions of flavour, delicious. We were lucky enough to eat in the Pantry, the decor and table setting was really beautiful. The food was exceptional, Crab, Turbot and Beef what more could you want, I have never eaten food before this good and the presentation was like a work of art, Richard is a magician. A special thank you to Nico and his team, such a warm welcome and the most amazing service, we were so well looked after, you made our evening so special. The best wine list I have ever seen. Thank you all.

The setting for dinner, with the leaded window opening into the garden and surrounded by personal artefacts was a good omen for an excellent and interesting meal. The Tasting Menu did not disappoint; each dish artistically presented and delicious. If I have to find one fault it was that the green lovage jelly masked the more delicate flavour and sweetness of the crab but from inventive canapes through to delicate petit fours it was all a joy to savour. My favourite dish was the apple "cheesecake" assembled with such care and cleverness and tasting of crisp green apples. So refreshing after the tender beef filet. My husband was in second heaven with the very chocolatey chocolate delice that followed. The waiters and sommelier were friendly and informative and everyone at the Hall was helpful and welcoming. We enjoyed coffee in the lounge afterwards and a wander round the old library stocked with family books. It felt really homely and added to the evening's experience. If you can get there early, the scented herbaceous garden and raised vegetable plot kitchen garden are well worth a visit!

The dinner we had in Allium was the most disappointing of any, in a restaurant of this standard, in recent years. The courses featured some excellent dishes, but they also included some that were below the standard of a Michelin*. The wine pairing was similar: one or two nice complements to the food, but some indifferent offerings and one egregious failure. The 1995 Emilia Romagna red was visibly past its best, with a pronounced brown tinge and no ‘legs’. I politely told the sommelier it was ‘on the cusp’, but the truth is it was far beyond it. We were astonished the sommelier had chosen to serve this 'tired' wine and can only put the decision down to poor judgement. We were not offered an alternative, which a subsequent email exchange with management indicated would have been appropriate. The lesson we take from the management response is to abandon British reticence and complain vocally and bluntly on the spot. Whether that should be necessary in an establishment such as this is, of course, another matter.

We enjoyed the set evening tasting menu with matching wines when we dined. The quality of the cooking and the elegance of the food presentation was very special. The serving staff were attentive and knowledgable. Overall a memorable and very pleasurable meal.

My daughter had her wedding reception at Askham Hall. As it had to be a small group due to restrictions, we benefitted from the tasting menu which was outstanding - undoubtably the best meal I've ever had. Service was excellent and everyone went out of their way to make the day a memorable one. The beautiful lounges are not bad either.

We decided to go to Askham Hall for our anniversary meal for our anniversary and it did not disappoint!!!The whole experience was amazing. We had the wine flight with the meal. The food, produced by Richard, was sublime and an absolute taste sensation. The wines were a perfect match to each course with George’s knowledges being excellent. The service by Nico and the rest of the team was perfection. Overall an amazing experience and Richard well deserves his Michelin Star.Thank you so very much

Outstanding staff and incredible food. We really enjoyed our dinner at Allium and even though covid controls were in place it was an exceptional evening. Credit due to the wonderful menu and chefs but also the top class waiting staff and sommelier! Outstanding all round

El Distrito de los Lagos es sin duda una de las partes más bellas de este país y uno al que hemos regresado innumerables veces a lo largo de los años tanto para saciar nuestra sed de caminar como para disfrutar de la buena cocina.Entonces, cuando Allium ganó su Estrella Michelin el año pasado, una visita a Askham aumentó nuestra lista de lugares para visitar. Y el viaje vale la pena.La comida es un triunfo absoluto. Delicioso, intrincado y bellamente presentado, es obviamente el trabajo de un chef altamente calificado. Además, se debe celebrar el hecho de que la gran mayoría de los ingredientes utilizados para crear esta magia se producen en Askham o se obtienen localmente.En general, una adición fabulosa a la creciente lista de restaurantes con estrellas Michelin de Lakes. Muy recomendable.

Me alojé en Askham Hall hace un par de sábados. Tuvimos una estancia INCREÍBLE y comimos en el restaurante. Teníamos el menú de degustación de 6 platos con un vuelo de vino para acompañarlo. La comida fue excelente de principio a fin. ¡Me encantó la bolsa de brandarda y trufa con patatas fritas caseras para sumergir! ! Mis dos platos favoritos fueron los campos de cangrejo y pato.Todos los vinos fueron maravillosos y bien combinados. Mis favoritos fueron el vino blanco inglés local y tuve un chateauneuf du pape blanc por primera vez y fue excelente. Sobre todo, no pudimos criticar toda la experiencia. Definitivamente vale la pena su estrella Michelin. ? ‍ ??.

Visitamos Askham Hall en la calle 1 de agosto para pasar la noche y cenar en Allium. Este fue nuestro primer viaje a un hotel desde COVID y la eliminación del bloqueo y ciertamente no nos decepcionó. Precioso comedor con vistas a los jardines, mesas bien espaciadas y gran servicio. El menú de degustación fue variado y completamente agradable, los maridajes de vinos fueron excelentes y bien explicados. Gracias por una gran velada.

Me alojé en Askham Hall y cené en Allium con el menú de degustación y vinos a juego. El servicio fue excelente de principio a fin y la comida deliciosa. El Sommelier fue sobresaliente y pudimos escuchar algunas recomendaciones que se hicieron para otros que estaban fuera de nuestro rango de precios, pero que demostraron la excelente bodega que tienen. Definitivamente regresaremos.

Nuestra primera visita en su noche de apertura después de los cierres de COVID, sin duda fue la mejor comida que hemos comido.Experimentamos el menú de degustación de 6 platos, todos los platos estaban deliciosos y los ingredientes frescos de sus jardines estaban llenos de sabor. El vuelo del vino fue una delicia y el servicio fue insuperable.No podemos esperar a volver y lo recomendamos encarecidamente.

No sé qué decir más que eso. Nos alojamos allí un par de noches, y una noche tenía menú degustación con los vinos elegidos. Me alegro de haberlo hecho así:a) Nico fue un anfitrión increíble: su conocimiento y amor por su oficio ciertamente brillaron. Merci bien!be) La comida fue increíble.c) El escenario fue igualmente increíble.Todo el crédito a todo el personal por hacer que sea una noche muy especial.

Great tasting menu. Great paird wines. Great location. relaxed and very good food. Lamb was particularly good

Allium has recently obtained a Michelin Star and with good reason . We visited on Saturday 14th December and had the Tasting Menu with accompanying wines . Excellent !

Después de obtener su nueva estrella Michelin, decidimos volver a visitarnos y no nos decepcionó. El restaurante en sí es pequeño, con solo 20 cubiertas más un comedor privado, pero ofrece una excelente comida en una cocina muy pequeña. Teníamos el maridaje de vinos que estaban muy bien combinados. En general, una noche muy agradable.

Nous avons réussi à réserver à la dernière minute une table pour 2 un samedi soir dans cet excellent établissement. Dîner gastronomique imposé. Qualité des mets et du service. Quelques tables uniquement et un apéritif pris dans les salons de la maison. Excellent conseil de Nicolas, sommelier français.Petite cerise sur le gâteau, nous avons rencontré en fin de dîner le propriétaire des lieux, discussion très agréable ! Petite précision qui peut surprendre mais qui est très explicite sur le site du restaurant. La réservation du dîner, le samedi notamment, nécessite le dépôt d’un acompte de 50%.

Otra comida fabulosa. Teníamos el menú degustación de seis platos el sábado por la noche y fue maravilloso. El servicio siempre es excelente y el personal es siempre amable. Mirando hacia adelante a la siguiente.

La palabra sobresaliente realmente no hace justicia a la comida. Reservamos una mesa la noche anterior y no estábamos del todo seguros de qué esperar. La experiencia inicial no fue genial. El estacionamiento estaba cerrado y tuve que dejar y estacionar en el granero con un corto paseo hasta el Hall. La puerta decía "solo residentes" y no había ninguna indicación real de que estuviéramos en el lugar correcto. Finalmente, nos conoció alguien que nos mostró el Lounge, que es magnífico, que rezuma historia y edad, pero con algunos giros modernos (como el enorme y fabuloso accesorio de iluminación). Luego fuimos abandonados con nuestras bebidas por un tiempo y una sensación. de incertidumbre nos afectó. Después de unos minutos y un breve viaje de exploración por las salas comunes, se nos dijo que "el chef Richard está listo para usted". El menú es un menú de degustación y fue simplemente fantástico. Cada plato fue exquisito, hermosamente compuestas y presentadas con sabores que explotan las papilas gustativas. Las cantidades de comida fueron generosas, por lo que no para quienes tienen poco apetito. El pollo y el cordero que se sirvieron fueron especialmente buenos, ya que el cordero es tan bueno como nuestra comida en L'Enclume la anterior. También es muy agradable disfrutar de una comida que, en la medida de lo posible, es de origen local y de procedencia asegurada. El maridaje del vino también fue excelente y bien presentado por Nico con su escandaloso acento francés. Eded nuestras expectativas. Nos atendieron muy bien y la comida era mucho mejor que algunas comidas que he tenido en restaurantes con 2 estrellas Michelin. La comida es ciertamente digna y el chef Richard es claramente un talento raro y excepcional. También tienen un número de habitaciones para cenas privadas y el comedor con paneles de roble con capacidad para hasta 18 comensales es una de las habitaciones más atmosféricas que he visto. Podría seguir, pero creo que el mensaje es claro. Si piensas en cenar en Askham, hazlo. Si no has estado allí, ciertamente deberías.

Had a lovely lunch with family in the orchard. Pizza was so tasty 😋. The sun was shining and the place is a hidden gem. Must try the salads and the carrot cake was excellent.

Allium trata la comida en serio. Cada plato se prepara con cuidado; Los productos son frescos, la calidad es alta y se explican los ingredientes. Los sabores son intensos y deliciosos. La lista de vinos es impresionante! Sin embargo, esto no es un establecimiento congestionado; la atención se centra en el disfrute, y ¿cómo podría no disfrutar de una comida, un servicio y un ambiente tan deliciosos?

This was our third visit on a Saturday for the tasting menu with paired wine dishes. It’s a truly amazing experience and again the Allium team excelled themselves with an absolutely amazing meal paired with great wines. We took our son (a chef early in his career) and he was incredibly inspired with the amazing food. It was so hard to pick our favourite there were so many great dishes . Can’t recommend Allium highly enough - it’s so well worth the visit. Thank you team Allium!

Cenamos durante nuestra estancia en Askham Hall y disfrutamos de un increíble menú de 6 platos y maridaje de vinos. Se hace un verdadero esfuerzo para que su comida sea una experiencia real con comida increíble y muchos de los ingredientes que se obtienen de su propio jardín y granjas. El maridaje del vino es bien considerado y atrevido. Tuvimos vinos de Australia, Francia, Chile y Tailandia y un vino con leche embotellado en 1928. Como todos los menús de degustación, no es una comida barata, pero en nuestra opinión bien vale la pena. Sospecho que este restaurante pronto atraerá la atención de los inspectores de Michelin, por lo que es mejor disfrutarlo antes de que sea demasiado popular.

Elegimos el menú degustación de seis platos y decidimos la opción de maridaje del vino. La noche comenzó bien con buenos fuegos en las habitaciones donde se tomaban las bebidas antes de la cena. Pedimos ginebra y tónicos y, al pedir una medida adicional de ginebra, el camarero sacó la botella y la dispensó libremente (sin costo adicional, anoté en la factura).

Cené la primera noche con mi esposa en el pequeño restaurante. Tenía champán frente al fuego en enormes sillones junto con sabrosos canapés.

Asegúrese de que ya ha comido antes de llegar. Aunque el restaurante es pequeño, la cocina claramente no puede hacer frente y las nano porciones en el menú de degustación de 6 platos obligatorios se sirven a velocidad glacial. En nuestra experiencia, tuvimos que esperar más de 30 minutos entre los cursos, la mayoría de los cuales se habían ido en un par de bocados. Si desea una comida cuadrada antes de desmayarse de hambre, es mejor evitar este lugar pretencioso.

Comimos aquí en una "cena de vino". Comenzó con una selección de entremeses, que eran sabrosos y mostraban algunos de sus productos locales. Nuestro primer plato, en la mesa, fue un "queso de cabra dos veces horneado y un sándwich de queso cheddar Cumbria", que era sabroso pero tenía que esperar a que terminaran los oradores antes de la cena. Luego comimos pollo a la parrilla con brioche y chutney de damson, que era agradable, aunque un poco soso. Luego tuvimos confit de pato con papas fondant, puré de apio y col rizada de jardín. Desafortunadamente, el pato era demasiado salado para mi gusto e incluso mi esposa, a quien le gusta la sal, la encontraba demasiado salada. Terminamos con pastel de queso al horno. Me gusta la forma en que usan tantos productos locales, incluyendo vegetales de su propio huerto. Me decepcionó porque sé que pueden hacerlo mucho mejor, después de haber comido allí una vez el año pasado.

For various reasons too complicated to explain, we didn't get the overnight booking we had hoped for. We should have loved to stay in the Hall & enjoy the restaurant as well.

We had the tasting menu (6 courses plus cheese) with wine pairing. Exquisite food with some Nordic influence from chef’s time at Noma. Gorgeous amuses bouche and petits fours. No silly gimmicks or theatricals. Perfectly paced, neither rushed nor kept waiting. Ambience perfect. One of our party had dietary requirements which were managed without fuss and meant a different dessert. I won’t spoil the surprise by saying what he had, but the rest of us looked on with serious ‘plate envy’.

We indulged in the tasting menu while staying at Askham Hall recently. We were celebrating a wedding anniversary and Askham graciously sat us in their private dining room.

Had the tasting menu at Allium Askham Hall and it was an astounding meal.

We visited on a Saturday evening and had a fantastic Dinner. It was a taster menu of 7 courses and each and every course was absolutely delicious, The stand out dish was the Halibut with garlic risotto. truly fine dining.

What a great experience! The setting is beautiful, the Hall itself is magnificent, the service was friendly, relaxed, professional, just spot on. The food was outstanding. I had the Tomato Consomme, the Pork and the Askham Discovery Apple. My Fiance had the Grouse, Pork and Tropical Fruits. Everything was just perfect. The entire experience was amazing.

This was a 70th birthday treat from my son and daughter in law. I had no idea what to expect and was delighted with everything from the magnificent setting, the impeccable service (which managed to be both genuinely friendly without compromising on the formal efficiency you would hope for) to the truly excellent quality food. Added to the all the other bits and pieces - champagne and canapés in the lounge, coffee and petit fours also in the lounge, and an incredible loo, this all added up to a fabulous experience.

Our friends suggested a meal at Askham Hall, I don't think any of were prepared for the elegance of not only the building but the whole restaurant atmosphere.

Imposible encontrarle pegas a este lugar. Un entorno exquisito, una comida increíble, un ambiente relajado y un atento personal. Teníamos el menú degustación de 7 platos y cada campo era magnífico. Nos sentamos en el conservatorio con vistas a los jardines que lo hacía aún mejor. Una de las mejores comidas que he probado y muy recomendable. Sin duda una estrella no está demasiado lejos. . .

Un amigo y yo fuimos a este restaurante para una comida de la semana anterior y eran simplemente impresionados por la calidad de la comida y el servicio.

Recientemente fui a una comida aquí con mi pareja para un regalo especial. No me puedo quejar del servicio atento, relajarse muy acogedor y profesional. Fuimos por el menú degustación con el vino, la comida era muy especial con destacados siendo el cracker piel con pollo asado y el cangrejo ahumado con la cebolleta costra bavette bistec. El vino era un partido tan perfecta durante toda la comida que me hace pensar cómo lo hacen, un equipo en la cima de su juego.

En la víspera de una boda, las mujeres disfrutamos de una cena 'fiesta de vaca. Desde los canapés en el salón, a través de la inspiradora, a empezar el acto principal de la carne, terminando con los delicados sabores de postres, el servicio era discreto y profesional. Un buen comienzo para un fin de semana inolvidable boda. Gracias.

Esta es la cuarta vez que mi esposa y yo hemos visitado Askham Hall Hotel. Es un increíble hotel para alojarse y comer. Es tan relajante, personal amable que te cuidan. Simplemente nos encanta!

Group of eight people treated ourselves to the fine dining tasting menu. We were not disappointed. All round excellence; food, service and ambience all amazing.

Ein wirkliches Erlebnis ist bereits die Anfahrt und die Zufahrt zum Haus. Wir wurden sehr freundlich vom französischen Personal empfangen und zuvorkommend bedient.

Canapés, taster menu (2 starters, 2 mains, 1 dessert), petit fours, wines, tea/coffee, service, decor, ambience, in fact absolutely everything faultless. I could wax lyrical and probably bore you to tears with the tiny details, but in a nut shell, a wonderful experience.If you like fine dining and are wondering about booking a table at Askham Hall, don't hesitate.

Great stay from the first to last minute, the staff are great, professional and organised. The meal was super and served with no fuss but in a manner that you reflect on with a great deal of satisfaction. The facilities are again first class and the barn can be turned into a wonderful place for a wonderful event.

ancient relaxed ambience in the sitting areas, delicious food even if a little too nouvelle cuisine, excellent service - when it arrived! there's no doubting the quality of the cooking, but the time between courses was excessive, even with excellent company, and the restaurant was not busy. fixed price menu for four courses made it acceptable in price, but choice very limited.

Dinner for two to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Beautifully presented pre-dinner nibbles, faultless food with excellent wines chosen by Nico & Richard. All very relaxed and very special, thank you so much.

Stayed over last night & dined in the restaurant, the food was beautifully presented, tasted delicious & could not be faulted. I am lucky to have dined in many fine dining restaurants with Michelin stars & they surely deserve one simply stunning!

The meals were all excellent, wonderful wines and very special service. It made my husbands special birthday very special indeed

Beautiful surroundings, fabulous food and delicious wine.The tasting menu enabled us to try so many different but equally amazing courses. Each one outshone the previous one.Would I visit again? Yes in a heartbeat!Would I recommend? Without hesitation.

The service was fantastic, we had the tasting menu at £65 a head, I have added some pictures for you all to review, the food was well presented and tasted great. I would suggest that this restaurant would be a good call for anyone wanting to impress their partners. The waiting area prior to being seated in the restaurant was just so cute and homely we sat in front of a roaring log fire. Definetly worth a visit..,

Excelente Restaurante onde todos os produtos são produzidos no local, 100% orgânicos. Você pode visitar a cultura dos alimentos, muitos temperos que desconhecemos, mas muito bem aproveitados no cardápio. Apesar de ser num Castelo parece q vc está em casa, servido pelos melhores chefes e atenção dada aos Reis. Vale a pena o só o Jantar, mas se hospedar fecha com chave de ouro!

Le cadre est absolument sublime, un mélange de tradition centenaire et de modernité. Le décors est juste un parfait équilibre entre le passé et le présent. Cette originalité au ton juste est peu courante en Angleterre. C'est un véritable appel à la méditation en toute décontraction.Le service est extrêmement efficace et professionnel avec beaucoup de sourire. Les conseils en sommellerie sont prodigieux et la cave magnifique.La cuisine est très largement au niveau de tout cela. Un jeune chef très créatif propose des plats subtiles et extrêmement techniques. Ses expériences dans des grands restaurants doivent y être pour beaucoup.Un moment magique.....dépêchez vous d'y aller avant que les étoiles ne pleuvent.

Wonderful food served in an inviting and lovely setting. This was intimate dining with attentive and friendly service. The food was a special event, and offered a procession of superbly presented and prepared dishes ranging from scallops, to locally reared venison, accompanied by wines from a vast family cellar. A restaurant with obvious ambition and potential.

We had a fantastic family meal in September. Excellent service and the food was gorgeous. Made even more special that we were seated in the large dining room. A very special evening.

Visited for our second meal at this venue and was not disappointed again. The service we received from all the staff was exceptional. We were a small group of seven and had the comfort of separate room for dinning which added to a most beautiful experience. We will return.

We had an excellent stay at Askham Hall and delicious meal of local produce and superb well informed staff