Barnsdale Lodge Dining in Rutland

Wine list is far too big and grossly overpriced. Bottle of Rioja Crianza is £6 in a store. They list it at £48 but actually over charged us, £52. The waitress had no idea how to remove the foil cap from the bottle so I opened it for her. Then they add a service charge!!! So a VERY ordinary bottle of red was 60 quid. More than Hambleton Hall down the road that has a Michelin star. Food is mainly bought in catering/pub standard at restaurant prices. The room is very nice but the staff are untrained & so avoid interaction with the customer. We were the 1st people in for lunch yet I had to ask to be served more than once. The worst overpriced establishment in Rutland by some distance.

We were a party of four having Sunday lunch and two had roast beef and two had the sharing combo platter. The platter arrived but the waitress then had to go and get plates. Plates arrived but we then had to ask for serving spoons and the gravy and all the while the food was going cold. I enjoyed my roast beef but was only given two roast potatoes, which I thought was a bit mean, and they tasted either like they’d been hanging around or had been cooked from frozen. Our bill had a service charge of almost £25 which is ridiculous and had we not been dining with friends, I would have refused to pay that amount.

Shared a leisurely girls lunch here yesterday and I cannot wait to go back! The flavours in the meals were a party in the mouth, you could taste Chef Diago's culinary love in every bite! The cauliflower popcorn was a delight, nicely balanced with umami flavours, yet you could still taste the nuttiness of the cauliflower. The fish pie with seasonal greens was like a much needed warm hug in the rainy afternoon, had to get it packed due to the portion being too big and wanting to leave space for dessert. The sticky toffee pudding was an classic quintessential dessert done right, perfectly paired with the creamy mascarpone ice cream. Of course the food has to be matched by the service, and Sue was the perfect hostess. Attentive enough to rush over with a new fork when I clumsily dropped mine, brought water for the table without being asked, and maintained a high spirit throughout, even asking the kitchen regarding our dietary needs. Highly recommend!

A great venue in terms of the location and appearance of the restaurant and gardens , however, the service was very poor and the food was extremely disappointing. I had Asparagus as a starter and for £14 I was expecting it to be well presented and well cooked; it was too hard and virtually tasteless. The main course was meant to be pea and mint risotto but the consistency was stodgy and the only thing I could taste was pepper so I sent it back. For dessert my partner and I ordered chocolate and vanilla ice cream but were then were presented withe two scoops of vanilla each. Although the young ladies serving were pleasant enough it was clear that insufficient training had been provided as when we arrived we were provided with menus but were not offered a drinks menu. We did get our bill discounted because of these problems but it was meant to be a special meal at a special place for my partner so we were hugely disappointed by the overall experience.

Expensive tasteless food! We had dinner last night. Waitress was very nice but failed (we found out too late) to let us know the ‘ specials’ My wife had asparagus starter that was basically ice cold with egg yolk. It had a few squirts of it as my starter had one which was a waste of time. I had steak tartare that was ok. My main was herb crusted lamb with a mix of beans. Extremely small portion and the herb crust only appeared on three of the five small slices (£34!!!) side of baby new potatoes with a bit of mint on (£6) It’s cheaper at Hitchens Barn that’s a Michelin Star restaurant!! We declined the desserts after the heavy disappointment on the first two courses! Also had a bottle of red wine that I’d have been gutted had I only paid £10 in a supermarket never mind the price we paid here. Pleasant staff but extremely overpriced for the quality of the food.

We had a delightful evening at The Barnsdale, the food was excellent and Rosie our server was fantastic, she was really lovely and offered great recommendations as well as some humour. I can't wait to come back for more oysters and try everything else on the menu.

Dropped in by helicopter as Barnsdale Lodge has a landing pad. Wonderful setting beside Rutland Water. Lovely ambiance. Staff couldn’t have been more welcoming however a big callout to Victoria who looked after us and went out of her way to answer all our questions.

I found out after going to the bar to get some drinks that a 10% service charge is included after I had paid. It clearly states on the bottom of the bill that it includes an optional 10% of service charge can be removed from the bill on request. I emailed Barnsley about this and their response was a service charge has not been added but in says on the bill including not added. Now they are ignoring my emails. We were a group of 51 people out for a Xmas meal so I will be advising our club secretary to book somewhere else next year.

First time at the Barnsdale, but won't be the last. Lovely relaxed environment (Very impressed to find backgammon sets in the bar area!) Lovely food, sensible prices, but the highlight was the staff and the service provided! Special shout out to maître d' Ben and our super waitress Codie. They made us feel so welcome with their humour and professionalism. Thanks guys. Five stars.

A beautiful setting but the food was very disappointing. One selection made was HamHock Terrine, a main course lunch described as a light bite. The menu stated Ham Hock terrine with potato salad and an egg. The food arrived on a tea plate, with said terrine accompanied by one new potato with mayonnaise and half a soft boiled egg. The food was ok in quality but should have been a starter. Such poor value for money, we asked for bread and butter which they provided without cost but we won’t be visiting again anytime soon. My husband left the restaurant, feeling he’d been robbed.

We booked a cream tea and were very happy with it. The welcome and service very friendly, scones freshly baked and the right clotted cream and jam. Very nice conservatory overlooking rose garden and tasteful China.

My partner and I booked a table for Sunday lunch. The gentleman who appeared to be in charge was very professional and welcoming. Unfortunately we decided to leave before dining as there were several dogs in the restaurant. A couple of them started barking loudly. Personally we do not like mixing food with animals. It was a real shame as the menu looked superb. We would happily visit again but not with dogs.

We stayed here for one night in May to celebrate my partner’s birthday. Our room was extremely comfortable and well equipped. We ate dinner in the restaurant which was absolutely delicious. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet selection was extensive and the homemade granola was lovely. Thanks for a great stay.

Amazing food! And a fantastic wine list. I would highly recommend for an evening meal. Menu caters for a wide variety of needs.

Called in to see the newly transformed hotel. Found our way to the bar but had to go back to reception to find the barman. Couldn’t produce a glass of either Malbec or Merlot but came up with a mix. We did choose two of Sancerre, two of the red wine glasses of 175 wine and the bill was £53.00! Certainly won’t be going there again as we could have had two ok bottles in other local places. Shame as we’re all locals!

Had out yearly dinner here in a group of about 30. Food was amazing and service was very good. I hope to be back again.

Lovely lunch at Barnsdale for birthday celebrations. Excellent service especially Annette and her team who looked after us and made the day special . Thank you

We were looking forward to trying Barnsdale Lodge by way of a change especially as it is under new management. The lounge area was comfortable with a relaxing ambiance but there was a mix up over pre dinner drinks so I ended up drinking my aperitif with my first course. To be fair it was probably my fault for not requesting it earlier than I did. The wine list is just that and does not contain prices for other beverages. I was pleased to have a table with cloths and linen napkins. The meal was nicely cooked but not an extensive or particularly interesting menu. The shock came at the end of the meal when we realised too late that 10% is added on to the bill and that includes all drinks. There is a note at the foot of the bill but no other indication on the menu that a service charge is added. The small print does say you can request that this be refunded. Stupidly we didn’t check and left a tip too. A salutary lesson. We won’t be returning as we felt a bit miffed about the whole experience.

My husband & I decided to treat ourselves to a saturday night meal at this lovely local hotel restaurant.We did pre-book rather than just leave it to chance,which was probably wise as when we arrived there was a wedding party next door.On arrival we were shown to the restaurant & decided to have a drink first in the adjacent bar as we were early for our 6.30pm reservation.The barman was very friendly & helpful. A gentleman who we presume was in charge of the restaurant then appeared & said he was showing us to the table,before walking off (no offer to carry the drinks or check if we were following him).The wedding had obviously put them under pressure as less than half the tables were set for dinner (the remainder already laid out for breakfast).We were given menus & then very quickly expected to place our order.The whole evening felt as if we were being rushed through & there was a distinct froideur in the atmosphere,with our gentleman serving us being quite curt & aloof.On a positive note the food was absolutely delicious & there was an excellent choice of reasonably priced wine (for a hotel).Purely on a personal level,I also strongly disagree with restaurants who automatically put a 10% service charge on the bill - not because I wouldn't normally tip,but I feel the customer should decide.As we left the restaurant,the gentleman who had served us was at the desk,but didn't even look up nor wish us Good evening,which was disappointing. We would go back again,but hope next time it will be a warmer welcome

After a long drive we decided to rest up here and have dinner. We weren’t very hungry and breakfast was included next morning. Drank local ale from Grainstore Brewery whilst waiting for dinner time. Selection of wine was vast and we had large glass of rose each. We then ordered 2 nibbles, home made hummus and roasted garlic pardon peppers. Both lovely. Chose 2 starters, bacon and black pudding salad and cheese soufflé. Both delicious. Ending our dinner with raspberry macaroon and local cheese. Fantastic staff making our experience all more enjoyable.

We returned for the first time since we got married here in May 2021, for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal. The venue is perfectly intimate, all the staff but particularly Liz, Connie & Warren are super friendly and welcoming, and we have never been disappointed with the food here, which is always super tasty! We had carrot & coriander soup, and Chateaubriand Steak for two tonight which was unbelievable! I really wanted pudding but was way too stuffed! We are already planning our next visit!

Many years since eating here but environment and service still delightful on a cold February night Menus choice was limited and quite basic. Probably fine for hotel guests eating there but not worth travelling in from elsewhere in Rutland. Chosen food was ok but also pretty basic in presentation and flavour. Suspect this might be about the general shortages of chefs right now. However the annoyance was the cost for an uninspiring evening overall. Would have preferred the honest and cheap pie specials they used to run in January and February in the past.

Superb lunch today in the garden room. Food was first rate and the desserts sumptuous...particularly the Vegan/ gluten free berry cheesecake. The pepper sauce with our steaks was exceptional.Despite atrocious weather the room feels bright,warm and sunny.All the staff were welcoming and helpful.Coffee in the lounge was relaxing.A good start for us all after lockdown!

We got married here Sept 2019 which truly was the best day. Therefore we decided to go back for our 1 year wedding anniversary this year despite covid, again can't fault anything. We was welcomed by all especially Warren and Liz, had a beautiful room over looking the courtyard and the food was amazing/so tasty. Everyone was wearing masks walking around the venue and despite being at what I believe was full capacity, it felt a very safe and clean environment.It was a sunny day so we managed to sit in the courtyard having a few drinks and it was very relaxing.The grounds are beautiful and so many places to visit nearby for walking and taking in scenery.We can't fault the 2 stays we have had here and we look forward to many more to come.A truly special place for us :)

We were made very welcome today when we dropped in for a last minute lunch and a drink despite all the Covid drama. Very pleasant staff and lovely surroundings. We only had sandwiches but the menu looked delicious and the surroundings lovely.

We had a very enjoyable lunch in the conservatory restaurant on a lovely sunny day in the middle of September, only a few weeks after it's re-opening. A plus for the hotel is that you wouldn't have known it had only just opened again.Yes there were a few entirely understandable differences due to covid such as not being able personally to get your drink from the bar. We had a very nice table overlooking the very attractive courtyard and next to an extension which I think is new to me and where you can walk through to a large and relaxing lounge area, from the restaurant.Our server for want of a better word was Linda who was an absolute star who coped admirably with my companion's somewhat exacting requirements, requests and suggestions through the meal and with great patience, tolerance and good humour.My NZ Faultline sav blc was very good and decently priced at £9.15 for a 250 ml. We both enjoyed the trio sausage with mash and broccoli but I have to be honest and say there must seemingly be a dearth of potatoes in Rutland as the portions of mashed potato were minute and nowhere enough for the three excellent Rutland sausages.We enjoyed our coffee and tea in the adjacent lounge which Linda kindly arranged before sitting outside in the courtyard in the sun for a short time.arranged. I was happy with the bill at £61.27 which also included another glass of wine, soft drink and ice cream x 2 but they do automatically add a 10% service charge to the bill.In summary a very enjoyable lunch and occasion and I can re-iterate that Linda, you are a star! I would be very happy to return here.

Well another fantastic meal the calf liver was perfect and the desert was to die for . We ate in the conservatory which as a wonderful view of the courtyard even at night.A big thank you to all the staff for looking after us a great place to go

Starters ok for all four of us. Unremarkable No cob or bread with the soup. Mains DISASTER. One mains was only lukewarm and had to be returned. ROAST BEEF DINNER: Beef with meagre amount of gravy already on it. 4 very hard sprouts.2 small quarters of parsnips and carrots which made the knife a loud noise when cut they were so hard .A Yorkshire pudding without ANY gravy on it or near it, therefore unpleasant to down it . NO POTATOES in any shape or form. Really DRY . SPARSE MEAL.END OF !! Staff running around like headless chickens and kept bumping into a patrons chair. Dessert ok.Staff quite indifferent . There are plenty of SUNDAY LUNCHES A LOT CHEAPER THAN £25 AND MOST CERTAINLY A LOT LOT NICER. Complete rip off. We left feeling hungry amd very disappointed.

We were lucky with the weather when we arrived as the sun was shining, hence we sat outside on the lovely terrace to start off the evening with a drink. It has a lovely tranquil feel to it with beautiful flowers and running water.We had fish and meat dishes here. All were served perfectly and the atmosphere inside the venue was simply wonderful. It has elegance, glamour and just so much more. I would certainly love to have the chance to return to this beautiful area again and would definitely come gain to have this superb dining experience

We went for dinner one evening. The place has a charming old world shabby chic feel. The front of house welcome was very poor, we nearly decided to leave. However, we were glad we didn't because the food is very good and reasonably priced. The dining room staff were OK, certainly better than the front of house staff. If they would just invest a bit of time and effort into training their staff, this could be a great place rather than just OK.

Wonderful food and hospitality here. This is not a cheap place to stay, but it is very luxurious, We also love the fact that it is dog friendly.

Worst restaurant service and very rude attendant. We went as a family with elderly parents and kids. Food wasn’t served for nearly an hour. Only 10 other people were there. It wasnt busy either. They all been served desserts too. I felt we been purposely ignored and when i want to cancel and move, they didnt bother. Such a worst service and not suitable for people from other country like us. This is how they treat other people.

We got Married at Barnsdale Lodge in 2012, it was the best day and the best service we have received! They really made our day perfect, now 7 years on after some time living in Cambridge we came back! The welcome was perfect, the waiting staff were perfect, the restaurant looked lovely and cosy. We had the best dinner, and drinks,it was so calm and relaxing that we could have stayed forever. The food was amazing. Well worth a visit if you have the opportunity, I would take the kids for lunch but for an evening it was perfect for couples

Excellent venue, excellent food and excellent service. Surpassed expectations. This organisation have nailed it. Thanks to all the staff who made our evening special. Being able to relax in the conservatory with a drink and being able to order our food from there was superb. Then when we got shown to our table it was beautiful. Great attention to detail. Everything was perfect. The nicest coffee crusted venison (main) and arancini (starter )I’ve ever eaten and the dark espresso chocolate cake (pud!) was all out of this world! One piece of constructive feedback - just leave your cheeses out a bit longer so the Brie melts! Other than that perfect. I’d rate the whole experience a ten out ten!BIG Thanks To all the Barnsdale team.

We ate here recently with good friends who were visiting for the first time after a visit to nearby Barnsdale gardens. We were seated in the conservatory, which is lovely, and all chose different dishes from a varied and interesting menu. The food was delivered in good time and was, without exception, delicious. It's the same everytime we eat there and we will keep on returning if they maintain these standards. Just one thing - the coffee needs work!

We arrived and were offered choices in 2 gardens and the conservatory. We went for the beautiful courtyard and ordered a glass of prosecco each. Freshly opened at the table side by our very attentive waiter who then took our order. We went for the afternoon tea each asking for different tea (green, Darjeeling and English Breakfast). The tea was beautifully presented and the sandwiches had been freshly prepared. Scones came with clotted cream, jam and dishes of homemade lemon curd. Topped off with some great cakes. Good value for money and superb service. Will definitely visit again.

I hadn’t been here for a number of years and went for an evening meal with a number of friends. We were going to eat in the courtyard but moved indoors to the restaurant for 2 reasons, no-one came to take our order and it became incredibly noisy as a helicopter arrived to take someone off and quite unpleasant

Visited for lunch, not a good experience

My husband and I both had the casserole steak with vegetables from the hot buffet. A salad option was also available.

We sat in the bar area. The atmosphere is very nice. They seemed under staffed but the bartender did her best to serve everyone. Food was not good. Fish was extremely dry, Chips were soggy, peas were weird. Even the tarter sauce wasn't good. Don't get the fish-n-chips here!

We hadn't been to the Barnsdale Lodge for quite a while and dropped in on a lovely sunny evening.

About 50 of us celebrating the life of a 94 year old lady in a private room at the Lodge. Food and drinks were all really excellent and the staff has opened the french windows to enable the guests to look out over the manicured lawn to all the daffodils. A special afternoon and in the early evening, when all the guests had gone, the family retired to the main bar for more drinks in this very pleasant bar. Staff were all excellent, especially the one lady who was in charge of the arrangements. They even organised some doggie boxes and we ate the delicious food for supper later that night. Think I might pre-book the place for my 'Wake'. At least I could rest assured that it would be a good send off!

This restaurant offers daily special linch menu and al la carte. The conservatory is wonderful and seating is comfortable and not too crowded. Service was excellent and food was hot.

Dropped in last Sunday for lunch and wasn't disappointed. First time for two of us but my other friend is a regular.

We went with friends for supper at Barnsdale Lodge last evening. The menu looked interesting but the food was poor - especially the hake as mentioned by a previous reviewer. The lamb was tough too.

Lovely venue and pleasant waiter, we have been several times before. This time disappointing. Wrong daily menu given, slow service when almost empty, small portions, overcooked souffles, expensive dessert which wasn't great. Great pity!

After having previously been a few months ago and been delighted with our meal we decided to take family here for Mother’s Day

Lovely quaint and attractive hotel, range of sandwiches were limited but tasted good, beef was delicious and the vegetarian breakfast option was welcome. Would have been nice to have been asked what type of eggs I wanted with the vegetarian option rather than presume fried. Service a little hit and miss.

Went to Barnsdale Lodge Restaurant recently for a Sunday lunchtime meal to celebrate a relative's 80th birthday. What a let-down. My wife and opted for the Soup of the Day as a starter, of which we were not told the name of. It turned out...

Met a long lost friend here for lunch and liked the quaint setting of the hotel/restaurant. Choice of sandwiches was a little limited but tasted good. Service excellent.

My family and I went to Barnsdale lodge restaurant to celebrate my mother’s 50th birthday. We had booked in for afternoon tea. When we arrived we weren’t show to the restaurant we were just “pointed” in the right direction.

We decided to return to Barnsdale Lodge for a Christmas lunch with friends. The staff were very friendly and welcoming but sadly the food is bland and mass produced.

a good choice of food and good service, served in separate restaurant to others. 3 types of meat on the carvey, £17.50 for a 3 course meal on a sunday. need to book in advance

This hotel and restaurant is an old favourite of my family and other friends. Sophisticated, charming, lovely setting, friendly staff, beautiful building, delicious food.

The meal was excellent in quality but costs a little bit more than we normally pay the staff are very friendly and the restaurant was very clean .

We spent an evening at this intriguing, ancient inn surrounded by imaginatively designed furniture renovated from ancient agricultural objects. For instance there was a large circular mirror made out of an old cartwheel. The interior had an intimate cottage atmosphere yet it was elegant & charming. We ate in a large conservatory. Although it was windy & chilly outside we were warm inside but able to look out across the lovely colourful cottage garden full of autumn flowers. The food was delicious & unusual - creatively cooked. Staff were helpful. All reasonably priced local produce.

We spent a lovely relaxing late afternoon and evening with friends at Barnsdale Lodge. First we had tapas in the courtyard with a chilled bottle of sauvignon and then as it cooled we went indoors and had a lovely meal in the conservatory. The kitchen uses mainly local ingredients and the food was clearly fresh; the pork, the beef cheeks and the chicken breasts (large portions) were all well presented and well cooked. The staff were extremely helpful and anticipated our requirements well in a low key way, which was just right. Overall, an enjoyable and memorable visit.

At lunchtime there is a choice of a la carte or a set menu. The latter can be 2 or three courses and is reasonably priced with three items in each section (starters, mains, sweets) There is greater variety in the a la carte menu. We chose from both menus. The food was well presented, tasty and hot. There was only one waitress serving the day we were there, so we did have too long wait between course. Otherwise everything was fine and eating in the conservatory is very pleasant.

Fuimos allí para un cumpleaños los miembros de la familia, no importa el hecho de que llevamos globos. El personal era agradable y el lugar parecía muy agradable y limpio. Fue agradable cómo podíamos sentarnos afuera para bebidas antes de la comida. La comida era fantástica, cada comida llena de sabor, todo por su buena relación calidad-precio! Este lugar es ahora un favorito!

As we continue to try and sample new places to eat in Rutland, since moving here at the back end of 2015, we thought we would give the restaurant at Barnsdale Lodge Hotel a try for my birthday lunch in March of 2017.A lovely setting, with plenty of parking, it is a hotel after all.We were seated in the garden room, surrounded by glass, which made it fabulously light, the only issue is it was quite hot so i wonder what it would be like in the summer?This is a nice place to eat, with nice surroundings and good food.My wife, my son and I were joined by my mother (father was on a "lads" trip to South Africa), which means any restaurant needs to cater for an 8 year old, a vegetarian, a man who despises "haute quisine" and my mother who has a reasonably refined palate. Barnsdale Lodge catered perfectly for us all. My gastropub burger was a sight to behold and a pleasure to taste. The lunch menu is perfectly suited for lunch and the dinner menu for evenings is suitably refined.My only "complaint" would be that as i don't drink beer or lager, i consider myself something of a cider connoisseur, so when i am faced with a choice of Strongbow/Stowford/Magners on tap or a fruity cider i feel, slightly let down, but only very slightly! i could have very easily had a nice glass of white wine from the solid wine list. It just feels that somewhere like Barnsdale Lodge should have some boutique/local cider available rather than "chain" ciders. A trick missed perhaps?The decor was perfect for the location and the ambiance was lovely, which is sometimes a problem with hotel restaurants.I am sure we will be back, this time with my father in tow.Highly recommended.

I loved the quirky take on 'afternoon tea' for a gentleman.The dish came with an awesome Steak sandwich slider, mini pork pie, black pudding sausage roll, Guinness chocolate mousse and a local Rutland Beer! The only down point is it's priced at £17. Which is considerably more than most of the main menu dishes.But I had to try it for the quirkiness, but value wise, it was extremely overpriced.The venue is attractive and quaint and service is impeccable.Would love to visit again.

My family and I came here for dinner on a Saturday night, to start, the venue (orangery) was amazing! A beautiful light and airy room. There was a wedding going on at the same time we were having a meal and it all looked so amazing. The waiter that served us was a bit scruffy in his uniform however pleasant. The service was slow but the food was good, I had crab arracini which was deliriously tasty and for main I had beef cheeks. The only change I would recommend to the chef is not so much mash potato on this dish. But apart from that good experience

My wife and myself eat here this Sunday, there was plenty of parking spaces, the food was good and the service was excellent.Food and drink prices were OK.

Don't be fooled by the lovely conservatory. Room dusty, lots of cobwebs, curtain permits falling apart, headboard bigger than bed, mouldy bath seal,, complementary toiletries fallen behind dressing table. No attention to detail.Night staff served alcohlic drinks in hot glasses from dishwasher.Breakfast was cold and just plonked in front of us without being given choice of eggs or bread for toast.Buffet table devoid of fruit, milk and pastries. Checkout wasn't any better, had prepaid only to be told when checking out full payment required as denied we had paid. Had to claim money back when proved that we had prepaid.Would not revisit

Lunched here in one Saturday lunchtime. Very pleasant and efficient staff. Wide choice on the menu ranging from sandwiches to full 3 course lunch. The food we ordered was well cooked and arrived fairly quickly, being delicious and well presented. We thought good value for money and will definitely try to eat here next time we are in the area. Booking is recommended as the restaurant was full

I ate Quail for a first course and the fish special (plaice) for main. All very reasonably priced and beautifully presented. It was so difficult to choose. Breakfast equally well cooked and interesting choices of fish and traditional fare. Service excellent

Excellent choice of menu - very pleasant setting in the conservatory style dining area. Lovely cosy sitting area for pre and post dinner drinks

A great place for a group of diners. Staff are attentive and helpful and the dinning area in the conservatory is bright and airy. The food is of good quality with locally sourced ingredients, well prepared and presented.

Went here for a group meal with one of the local clubs. Had to pre order food, but there was a good range of choices. Had a separate room for our group which was great and the service and food was excellent.

Stayed the night in the hotel and ate in the restaurant. Wellcome was friendly but efficient rather than relaxed. I ordered the local Rutland water trout and this came as a large fillet on top of crushed new potatoes. The fish was well cooked, maybe a touch over but was moist with a delicate flavour. It went well with the crushed new potatoes and the olive tapanard. For desert I had plum crumble whic was excellent. Overall a really good meal with nothing to complain about, service was very professional but a little cold for me, certainly not unpleasant but as a solo traveller I prefer a more approachable style. Prices were also maybe a little high hence the 4 rather than 5 stars.

Not a very wide range with only five choices at the time that we stayed further to my disliking three of the five were beef. However most was good and there was a nice atmosphere

We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday in a family party of 14 in a fabulous private dining room. The service was efficient, the room was perfect, and the food overall was superb. Thank you for looking after us all.

Starter and dessert could not make up for the dreadful turkey main course, definitely one to avoidTwo slice of turkey roll ( not as stated by the staff turkey crown) one dark meat and one very pale meat - tasteless cheap meatRaw pigs in blankets and red cabbage with the colour drained out soaked in vinegar and rounded off by the left overs of another tables cranberry sauce Worst meal I have had out for an awfully long while and on top of this they tried to charge 15% service chargeNot good value for money

We had our Xmas party here. The 3 courses were pre ordered and followed by mince pies and coffee. The starter and dessert were good but the Xmas dinner was not up to the standard I had expected. The veg were hard, Turkey dry, roast potatoes soggy and greasy, even the gravy was greasy. Sorry Barnsdale, not great for the price of £30 per head. I would not serve this food to my friends. The disk music that followed was pretty bad too

We visited as a group of five for Sunday lunch, we were really impressed by the service and quality of food. The gentleman with a buzz cut I must give extra praise to as he really looked after us, explained the menu in detail and was so welcoming and professional.We had lunch in the dining room with the Vettriano paintings and this room is such a lovely setting for a lunch and drinks.The food was really like a home cooked roast and it was so pleasing to see that the quality of the food served was fresh and to a extremely high standard.Many Thanks and keep up the great work.

Had dinner here with friends on a Friday night. Excellent service and food in a appropriate setting. Would definitely return

We have been going to Barnsdale Lodge for years but had not been for Sunday lunch for a long time so decided as we were back in the UK we would go for my birthday. We were given a table for two near the entrance of the conservatory so it was a little busy my chair kept getting knocked by the waiting staff and other diners because the space was limited.I asked for soup without goats cheese and they kindly offered me plain tomato soup which was kind of them but it was luke warm.My main course was also luke warm. We then had bread & butter pudding for dessert which was dry in places with cold custard.The lady did ask us if we enjoyed our meal and I did say yes as I did not wish to upset my husband as it was a special day. Very disappointed.

We stayed in the lodges right by the bar so went in and really enjoyed ourselves. Everyone could have a drink being a short walk away and the food was very nice.

We enjoyed our evening meal at Barnsdale Lodge. I had visited several years before, and was pleased to discover that that food and ambience were as good as I had remembered. The food and the service were excellent, in spite of the restaurant and bar being very busy on the evening we were there. There was a wedding in the hotel that evening, and we were surprised and pleased that for the most part it did not seem to affect either the quality of the food or the friendliness of the service. The head waiter did seem to be a little harried, especially early in the evening, and there was some inconsistency in who was bringing our food and taking our orders. We were not offered dessert or coffee until we flagged someone down and asked for it. However, this was a very minor item in an overall good experience and we would not hesitate to return and to recommend the restaurant to friends. One item to note, it would be very easy to confuse this restaurant with another of a similar name nearby, be sure you are visiting (and reviewing) the correct place!

As we were staying in the Rutland Retreats for a few months we ate many times in the hotel restaurant. Service and food always fabulous and very reasonably priced.

Lovely way to finish off a bank holiday weekend with a light lunch sat in the garden room looking at the courtyard flowers. Lovely surroundings and impeccable service. Salmon and cucumber sandwiches in the sun - this venue always delivers in food quality and service.

This is lovely place to meet for a meal. Lovely airy restaurant with soft seating areas for after meal coffee. Our lunch time meal was generally OK, but the lemon tart with blackcurrant sorbet was lovely. Generally portions were small.

Had a private room for a celebration lunch with drinks in the lovely courtyard beforehand. Really good Sunday lunch, tasty, hot and served very efficiently given how many of us there were. Delicious puddings all in all a great lunch, would love to go there again.

We took the grandchildren on an overnight stay to Rutland Water, and stayed at this lovely hotel. Friendly staff, gorgeous grounds, comfortable rooms and first-class breakfast, what more could you want! I was intrigued by the steam-free mirror in the bathroom - huge wall-mirror with a still-unsteamed area to see yourself in, ingenious!

Intimate small dining rooms for small, but important occasions. The lodge is historic and tastefully maintained, and the meals are very good. Service was a bit slow, but we were not in a hurry. A place to visit again.

If you go once, you will go again, I've been many times, and service is always spot on and to the same high standard. Steaks are superb, and probably the best in the UK.This is not the cheapest place you will go,but you do get what you pay for.Highly recommended by me.

The best Bolognese Pappardelle I've ever had, well actually the only Bolognese Pappardelle I've ever had and it was very good. Mrs had Garlic King Prawns from the menu and she asked if they could serve it with chillies which they were happy to do.

This used to be a great restaurant but when we visited on Sunday the food was terrible : bread rolls were hard and tough, starter of chicken and chorizo was laughable and the main looked like an aunt Bessie's roast with gravy granules. The staff were grumpy, bordering on rude and made no attempt to cater for the needs of the 2 year old we had with us or the individual who had a food allergy. It's almost as if they were treated as an inconvenience. Awful meal : we won't be visiting again.

Attractive informal place.Good greeting by restaurant manageress.Waiting staff polite, but amateurish - sort of sums up the place.Starters: OK - not bad.Mains: beef was really tough and not good, but good selection of veg.Deserts: ok-ish, but not great.Service was very slow.Price reasonable-ish.Unfortunately there was also a wedding on and guests from that kept walking through the main bar and restaurant area - which would have been OK for one or two people, but there were quite a lot.

Limited parking available - yet the restaurant was virtually empty.When asked for a table we were treated as "walk-in" diners and only offered a fixed price menu choice which was very limited.When asked if there was another menu - confusion - eventually told NO as we were treated as "Walk-in" not booked?????!!!! Bizarre

We visited for the refreshments after a funeral - the hotel was busy with a number of functions as well as a lunch service.Good food and atmosphere - good support from staff - and best of all - if any thing became depleted - more was brought - from tea to sandwiches - cakes etc and the staff were so friendly

We've been visiting the Barnsdale Lodge restaurant for many years and have always thoroughly enjoyed both our meals and the surroundings. This time, however was very much a disappointment. The food was average, particularly the main course, and the presentation was poor. I had a sirloin steak, which was accompanied by frozen chips, a cooked tomato and a rather small, over cooked mushroom. My dessert was okay, but my wife had the cheesecake, which was more of a white jelly on a biscuit base. The beer I had was presented in a plain glass where its should have been in a branded one. There is an optional service charge which actually means that you have to request to opt out, as it is applied to your bill without you being asked.Overall, we were very disappointed and did not visit again during our week in the area, where we would normally eat at Barnsdale Lodge at least twice.

went with friends for sunday lunch, excellent location & great meal. staff were very friendly and attentive great meal

After spending many years visiting Barsndale Lodge, my family and I decided to pop in for a relaxed lunch. We were seated in the dining room rather than the conservatory which was very elegant but there is quite an awkward dry atmosphere - - some light music would have made a positive difference. The lunch menu is good - not cheap but as expected. It caters for a range of tastes. I would suggest that mustard is left to the customer to put on themselves as it is such a personal taste and I had far too much on my sandwich. Overall, if you are looking for a bit more of a special lunch out without being too fancy, Barnsdale Lodge is thoroughly recommended.

Myself and 4 friends visited this hotel for lunch The starter`s were fine however the main courses 2 of which were not at all enjoyable the other`s were not good value for money and I will not be returning anytime soon

This meal was insane and so beautiful but a touch on the pricey side for the amount you get. I know it's about quality but our bill came to over £100 for two people once service charge was added. Although this place has the best ambience and so cosy and beautiful inside. Staff are so so welcoming and helpful. I do recommend trying this place!

Nice pub/hotel situated near Rutland Water. Lovely Sunday lunch great range of beers and some good wines. Large on site parking.

Very attentive staff and excellent quality food, a lot locally sourced. Eggs came from their own chickens!

Had a very pleasant family lunch. Lovely atmosphere in the garden room restaurant. Food choice and quality was very good and each of the Mothers had a gift which was a nice touch. Where there is scope for improvement (and we would have rated as a 5) is in the service, which was disappointing. At a hotel of this standard, I would expect better attention to detail - we should not have asked to call a waiter over for a drinks order when we arrived or to clear away after our dessert course. There appeared to be plenty of staff around but no evidence of a good restaurant manager which could have made a world of difference. Disappointing then when you get presented with a bill including 10% service. I would prefer this to be discretionary - I know it can be taken off but makes it slightly more awkward.

We came here for supper as we were staying in Barnsdale Hall and the restaurant there was dead. This is one of my old haunts and it still looked lovely and welcoming although a little 'corporate' .We were asked to sit and have a drink and wait for the menus as they were busy although it only looked half full. In the end go the menus myself. The conservatory was cold and decor nothing like it used to be...... What's with the umbrellas?!The bread was heaven, warm and fresh. The meals were very good but all lacked seasoning which was a shame. Our waitress was brilliant, so polite and helpful, you could t fault her.Nice evening but won't rush back sadly.