Craig Riley @ Donington Manor Hotel in North West Leicestershire

Had the pleasure of a taster menu by Craig. Exceptional food. On point service too. Genuine talent right there! Thank you Craig and James!

We had a private dining experience for my mum's 60th. The three course menu provided for us was excellent quality, very tasty and plentiful. The service was a little lacking at times where getting a drink was concerned but over all we had a lovely evening and will return.

Fantastic food needs better service though

Lovely food. Absolutely top quality. We had the tasting menu, which was amazing.

Went for the Valentines taster menu and we're amazed at the quality for the price. Each course was a sensation on the palate, and each element perfectly complimented each other. This was Michelin class food at a very reasonable cost, and I would definitely recommend to everyone.

What a brilliant night thankyou mate 10/10 amazing food and great night for our valentines night

Two of us had Sunday lunch on 26th Nov. Excellent Service. The food was fantastic we chose the two courses of Main (Roast Beef) and Pudding and it was wonderful. Would definitely recommend. We are now booked in for Christmas day!

Once again the food, atmosphere and service was fantastic.

We visited the Sage Restaurant yesterday evening and what an unforgettable experience we had. From the moment we stepped foot into the building to the moment we stepped out, the service was exceptional and the food we ordered was absolutely beautiful with a few little extra surprises! We will definitely be booking again and will recommend without hesitation. An excellent evening thank you Robert and thank you chef Craig Riley.

What an awesome experience from the moment we walked in. We were met by Robert whos hosting skills are second to none. Prior to going through to the restaurant we were treated to a delight of beautifully presented appetisers. Once in the dining room the experience was fabulous from start to finish, every course beautifully explained with taste to match. A total fine dining experience..well done to the chef and Robert...an excellent duo! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Went for dinner with my friends as it had been recommended to me, wow the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was also excellent I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great dining experience. We will definitely be returning….

A truly special experience. The service was outstanding with attention to detail at the forefront. The food, simply out of this world and a real treat to be able to meet Craig Riley at the end of the meal. It brought an intimate dining experience unlike no other in the village. What a treat to have this on our doorstep. Would thoroughly recommend.

My recent dining experience at Donington Manor Hotel was a delightful journey of flavours and ambiance. After the complimentary snacks and amuse bouche I started my culinary adventure, with the crab starter. The presentation was a work of art, a testament to the chef's attention to detail. The dish featured a delicate crab accompanied by a zesty tomato essence dressing, which provided a refreshing burst of flavour. The freshness of the crab was undeniable, and the combination of textures, including crispy greens and kohlrabi, made for a well-balanced and satisfying starter. It left me eagerly anticipating what was to come. For my main course, I chose the lamb dish. I was pleased to find that the rump was cooked to perfection, tender and succulent with a beautiful pink centre, whilst the slow cooked lamb shoulder bonbon just melted in your mouth. It was accompanied by a delectable earthy yet creamy courgette puree whilst the pepper puree completed the flavour profile of the dish. The portion size was generous without being overwhelming, and the presentation was once again impeccable. The service throughout the meal was impeccable. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering wine pairings and answering any questions I had. The pace of the meal was just right, allowing me to savour each course without feeling rushed. Donington Manor Hotel's restaurant exceeded my expectations with its combination of exceptional cuisine and a charming ambiance. I highly recommend giving it a try. I left the restaurant with a satisfied palate and a desire to return to explore more of their offerings.

Lunch. Castle Donington. You are first served some delightful complimentary snacks.Six different ones,yes six. These are served to every guest before dining. Next is freshly home-baked bread and butter and a very tasty amuse bouche. For starters, we chose - Smoked Chicken Ravioli, Braised Endive, Crispy Chicken Skin. Crab Hand Picked, Brown Crab Emulsion, Heritage Tomatoes, Tomato Consommé. For Mains - Seabream roasted fillet, Charred Fennel, Confit Potatoes, Peas. 8oz 30 Day Hung Sirloin, Triple Cooked Chips, Confit Tomato, Mushroom. Desserts Dark chocolate delice, salted caramel, coffee Strawberries and Cream, Basil Strawberry Parfait, Vanilla Panna Cotta, Meringue, Basil Gel. The food was above expectations, and the portions were very generous,we were totally stuffed. Craig and his team did a great job, and James's service was excellent. The location is ideal if you've just landed from the airport and want some nice food with great hospitality. Or maybe stay here before jetting off. They also do a set Sunday lunch and afternoon teas, which we're going to have to come back and try.

Had an amazing meal and all the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Had a fantastic evening, food was exceptionally good and the service was excellent. Would highly recommend. Can't wait to return to sample the rest of the menu.

I’ve eaten at many great places, including a 2 Michelin star Gordon Ramsay in Bordeaux and can honestly say I enjoyed this as much as that. The venue needs some investment to bring the decor up to the standard of Mr Rileys cooking but, the food is of the highest quality, great value and the service is fantastic!

We chose to visit Craig Riley at The Donington Manor for my wife’s 40th birthday and it lived up to the occasion. Craig is a gracious host and wonderful chef and we are looking forward to returning. The Donington Manor is a lovely setting for a special meal with food to match!

Wow, what an amazing chef Craig is! The food is the absolute best. I had beetroot with goat cheese ice cream - I've never had goat cheese ice cream and wow, what a taste! Every dish we had was so delicious and definitely 5 stars! We can't wait to go back again. Highly recommend x

Fantastic food and really great value for money. We went for Sunday lunch and enjoyed a delicious three course meal, and Craig very kindly accommodated our fussy children too! Would highly recommend and can’t wait to go back and try the A La Carte menu in the week.

I’d give this Chef 10+ Stars. An excellent selection of food for the 9 of us. Highly recommended.

Had a fantastic dinner at the donington manor hotel. We were greeted with breads and some amouse bousche. I had 2 courses and i cannot recomend him enough. The cod was absolutely stunning. It had all the right flavours . The jam really pulled the flavours toether. For dessert i had the lemon posset which had the rasberry snow. It was so flavoursome i cant even put it into words. Thr chef, (craig) came out to explain the menu to us and how he cooks it and how all the flavours come together. It make the whole meal feel much more personal and not like your just another customer. The chef is lovely!! Cannot recomend the restaurant enough!

Had a meal at Donington manor hotel. Needless to say the food was absolutely Devine. I can tell you first hand they way he cooks his food is so unique its out of this world. I had the beef as a main and I put my fork into the steak to cut into it and it just fell apart had made the gravy to match with the tastes. The veg was cooked to absolute perfection and the beef, i was just speechless. I can’t even describe the flavours rushing through my mouth. For desert I had the sticky toffee pudding and it had all the right flavours that hit all the right sports. So sweet and savoury. I cannot recommend Craig and the donning crew enough. Next time you go out for a meal. Make sure it’s at the Donington manor hotel! You will not be let down!

Last Saturday we returned to a favourite hotel, Donington Manor, Castle Donington, for an overnight stay. We dined in the Sage Restaurant, a delightful, elegant room. Here Head Chef Craig Riley began our 5 star quality, culinary adventure. This began with canapés, an assortment of delicate, tasty tartlets before our two starters, one pressed terrine and one hot smoked salmon, both delicious. An amuse bouche of Craig’s take on fish, chips and peas was accompanied by homemade rolls and 2 homemade butters, again unexpected, but a delight in every bite. For our main we both decided on the poached and roasted chicken breast beautifully presented and every part of the dish tasting wonderful. The desserts looked very tempting and we imagine would prove as interesting and tasty as the rest of our food but, alas, we had no room for them, but we will make sure we do have on our next visit. Definitely a memorable evening in the Sage restaurant. Our compliments to Head Chef and his team.

Wow wow wow o Craig your cooking is absolutely out of this world probably one on the best meals I've ever had every mouthful was exquisite fab presentation just insainley good 👌😍 And I never leave reviews but I felt you deserve the credit 👏

Well what can I say? Amazing so happy that we have a chef with this talent right here in the village. Can’t wait to go back

I had Sunday lunch at The Donington Manor Hotel on 5th March. The food was excellent. My first course of gin cured Mackerel tasted amazing as was the presentation. I selected Cod with Fennel for the main course, again beautifully presented with excellent sauces. The vegetable accompaniment was varied, fresh and hot. I was very impressed and will certainly return.

We had dinner at Sage Restaurant. What an absolute treat. The food was exceptional and clearly cooked by a very talented chef - Craig Riley. To have food of michelin standard in the village is amazing. Every sauce, ice cream, veloute and item on the plate was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Plus with all the extra surprises it is way more than a three course meal. The service was great Janine and Debbie looked after us perfectly. Once the quality of this restaurant is known far and wide it will be booked up for months. Thank you to the whole team.

Absolutely beautiful meal again - the food was delicious, cooked to perfection and good value for money for the two or three course menu. We look forward to our next visit as we continue to try the different dishes on the menu - thanks again Craig for another lovely meal.

We returned to celebrate a birthday & we were not disappointed. The food was sublime again. Craig is just one talented chef. We can highly recommend, & we will return again for sure.

We recently visited the donington Manor for food after hearing the great reviews and we certainly wasn't disappointed. Craig came out, explained the dishes and they was spot on! Will highly recommend and have already booked back in.

Superb lunch, the parfait starter was smooth and tasty, the beef was cooked to perfection. The head chef Craig is a star and creates a fabulous environment of culinary heaven. Delighted to have this quality of food in our village!