Eight, Baldock in North Hertfordshire

Excellent meal with perfectly judged service. Lovely aperitifs, the best mussels I've had in a very long time, delicious slow cooked lamb with a good accompanying wine suggestion, a very nice ham & leek pie. Compliments to the chef, as they say, and to Indea in front of house.

Another absolutely fantastic Sunday lunch. It never disappoints, empty plates all round, thank you to kish and his team

Visited November 2024 On road parking in the evenings is unrestricted making accessibility to this little gem easy. It’s a little, pretty, restaurant with few tables. It’s a limited menu but food done to a good standard. The service was brilliant, all the girls are super attentive. We both had the soft shell crab. It was mainly batter, and the main body of the crab wasn’t a soft enough shell to eat. For mains we had the duck with dauphinoise potatoes and creamed veg and the steak. The steak was so tender that you could have cut it with a butter knife. Dessert of espresso crèmè brulèe and sticky toffee pudding were both delicious. The free drink for our special occasion was a nice touch. Three courses each for approx £140. 8 out of 10.

Absolutely amazing fine dining, atmosphere and staff.

Very nice place food fresh make service but maybe we come to late for roast most gone

It was my first time at Eight, what a fabulous neighbourhood restaurant ! Great service, food and atmosphere. Thank you all for a great evening and I’ll definitely be returning!

First time we tried here. The Sunday lunch was gorgeous. Great quality of food all locally sourced and Yorkshire puddings you could die for.

Their Supper Evenings are absolutely outstanding

This was our latest visit to Eight as we wanted some more of our family to experience the great food (and drink) offered......no one was disappointed with the Sunday roasts! Service great as usual and we have already booked again to take more of our friends and family when they visit us in the next few weeks. Highly recommended..!

Had an absolutely wonderful Sunday lunch today! Delicious and fantastic portion sizes, just the right amount. For mains we had roast beef, lamb and cauliflower. And desserts we had rhubarb posset, affogato, sticky pudding and sticky sundae. The service and staff were excellent and attentive. It's very cosy and personal too. Highly recommend going to Eight!

Lovely place. Lovely food. And a great team. Just book a table

Booked for our Anniversary. So so glad I did! Great atmosphere,fantastic staff, amazing food. Every dish was perfect. I had beef fillet. One of the best I've ever had. I really like the fact you dont scrimp on staff! Did not have to wait for anything. All so well run. Big shout out to the new lad that was serving us. Very polite young man. We were told from the start that he was training. He was a little nervous, but we were very impressed with him. He will be an asset to a fabulous restaurant. Can't wait for the next visit x

Service was very good, food was lovely. Cocktail 🍹 very nice. Not rushed, good time between each dish

Another fantastic supper club, food was delicious and plenty, paired with generous measures of wine. Staff are as always fabulous, however busy it is they manage to look after everyone impeccably. Thank you eight ❤️

We love the fun vibe of this intimate little restaurant and love to support local businesses. On that basis we have eaten here a few times now. Unfortunately, whether it was a one off night or the chef was not at his best we had some poor food. The front of house staff are brilliant, although sadly Tom and a few others are leaving, so we will have to see how that works out. The biggest gripe was the peppercorn sauce, it was awful, thin and ridiculously salty, our entire table agreed. (Sodium overload)! The batter on the Fish was soaked in oil. Far too much salt on the Padron peppers, we eat in Spain regularly and this is not how they are done. The oven potatoes which are strange over cooked chip like things are not at all good, we left those. Good cocktails, lovely front of house staff. So sad Tom decided to leave as he and a few others made this place feel that bit more special. We will try it again, we hope it was just a bad night.

We had a nice meal here, however felt that the Apple and Cucumber cocktail was below par and tasteless, and the piece of halibut served for the price was disappointing. Service was great and the lamb dish was beautiful. We also had cod cheek and barrata for starters, both of which tasted fabulous. Just a couple of small amendments.

For a Wednesday evening it was busy but it still felt very laid back and unfussy. The food was delectable, I highly recommend the cod cheeks, as was the wine. We will be returning very soon!

Had their Thai street food tonight. Honestly a waste of money. Small portions, very bland and basic. Very disappointing.

We had not visited before and having just moved to Cottered nearby thought we should try Eight . We were not disappointed. From our friendly welcome by Moss and Tom to a spacious window table and lovely meal we had a super evening . What was a quick visit ended up as three hours and a memorable meal . We look forward to returning and trying some other items on the menu that we liked the look of .

Came here Sunday for a Sunday roast (top sode of beef). Food was amazing and great quality 👏 I'll definitely be returning.

It was extremely pricey as we ended up spending around £85 per person including drinks and desert. For that price, we got what was one of the best cooked steaks we have had in our entire lives! This restaurant definitely deserves its high rating of 4.9, everything was superb! It goes without saying that the service was excellent, no complaints there. While I don't see myself spending that kind of money often, when I want to treat myself something special, this is the place to go!

Wow!! Kish & his team never fails to deliver quality food, high end service with a beautiful ambience! Well Done Team Kish

Had such a great night last night at the Thai evening. Amazing food as always, fantastic service and great wine we couldn’t stop drinking! Thank you to Kish and his Team

Had such a great night last night at the Thai evening. Amazing food as always, fantastic service and great wine we couldn’t stop drinking! Thank you to Kish and his Team

We had a lovely meal at Eight for an Anniversary - the food was delicious and the staff very attentive.

Another fabulous meal at eight last night for Moroccan supper club. The food was absolutely delicious, the wine was paired perfectly, and the service is just second to none. Tom Marta and Daisy are just fantastic at looking after everyone and nothing is too much trouble they simply make the restaurant a wonderful place to be. And the food well is is just amazing! Can’t recommend enough thank you to everyone at eight for another great night

Family brunch, we all chose different meals and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had to order more of the truffle and Parmesan chips because they were so delicious. Top quality food, atmosphere and staff!

A large group of us went to a Spanish supper evening with paired wines. The food was absolutely delicious and plenty for all, each course came with a generous glass of wine thoughtfully paired by the Eight team and wine expert James. We had each course and wine introduced. The team at eight are always so welcoming and friendly we can’t wait to return for the next supper club. Thank you

Love this gem in Baldock. Me and my boyfriend went without a reservation to sit at the bar. There were two selfish people sat at a table of four with their jackets on the spare two seats. The waitress asked if they could seat us without a reservation would we like that. In no time we were at a table. We enjoyed some amazing cocktails and light bites. One cocktail was off menu. When I asked for it, it was made without question. My boyfriend asked if they made bruschetta but was told it’s not on the menu but I’m sure we can make something for you. They did exactly that and it was yummy. Third time I’ve been here and it’s the third time I’ve been impressed.

My partner and I ate at Eight. for the first time last night and absolutely loved it! It’s a beautiful, cosy and intimate venue, with the most delicious food complimented by the most polite happy and attentive staff. We were served by Rosie who had the most amazing energy about her (a real credit to the restaurant) and provided nothing short of a seamless service. We will definitely be returning soon and would highly recommend. Thanks for the brilliant evening.

Went to the Themed Wine Dinner night. We were served a delicious 4 course accompanied with fantastic wines and champagne to match each course. A really good quality and standard of food, drink and great atmosphere. Can’t wait for the Spanish themed night. Really enjoyed the first ‘soft launch’ night. Had the delicious steak 'as Chef recommends' rare to medium… really tasty and delici8us attention to detail in the sauce and extras. Quality atmosphere and cosy ambience. Lovely to have a restaurant in Baldock like this one.

First time having Sunday lunch at Eight and it will not be the last! Perfect in every way. Staff are absolutely brilliant. They are very knowledgeable about the food and wines. Food was delicious. Had no room for a pudding - sorry! We had the tempura cod cheeks (with a fantastic herb sauce) and potted prawns with Melba toast for starters (I tasted mace in the prawn dish???) and mains were the Sunday roasts of chicken and beef with all the trimmings. We also ordered cauli cheese and were very impressed with the topping of the fried cauli leaves. All in all, a wonderful afternoon. We wish you all every success and will see you soon. Thank you.

Ambience was perfect, food perfect, service excellent (Daisy a special mention, the Lady will contact her after New Year). Necessary to book. The Tiramisu Baileys, coffee cocktail rounded off the evening. Thoroughly recommended.

Fabulous evening at Eight, subtle lighting, attentive service and delicious food that is a little bit different to other places nearby 😋

What a lovely place to have dinner in Baldock! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, all the servers and managers were all in a good mood which made us very excited to experience the food here. The tira misu martini was exceptional. The goat cheese starter was deli but too small for sharing. The gnocchi was tasty too, it’s sure to say everything you’ll have here will be delicious and of high quality! The one note we would have is that it was sometimes hard to get the attention of our server but they were gracious with us when they were with us. I’d love to return soon :)

This dinner was booked for my boyfriends 30th birthday and it absolutely took our breathes away. Best food we have had in a long time and is now one of our favourite places to go, so will definitely be back for dinner! Thank you so much for making his 30th birthday night so special, it was just perfect. The pairing of wine with the food was just such a lovely touch and every single dish we had was well thought through with lots of flavours! Iris was our waitress and was just lovely throughout! Thanks again and see you again soon!

Love this restaurant. The food is always so good. The staff are great too. Perfect place to go and be cozy and treated

Friday lunch with a friend for a good catch up. Julia loved her beef casserole while my fish and chips were delicious- not a huge portion (which I prefer) with succulent fish, crispy batter and yummy skin-on fries. Friendly welcoming staff too. We’ll return

Staff are very friendly, helpful and polite. The food was delicious. Sadly our birthday celebration was spoilt by the very noisy children’s party which was taking place at the same time. Also, two of us paid twice for our one cup of coffee each. Our waitress did apologise for the noise but our dining experience was ruined.

Such great flavour on the full English breakfast, and the bottomless brunch was well served and frequently refilled. Very good value for money and a lovely experience.

Arrived at 12.30. Offered choice of brunch or lunch menu. Bavette steak and eggs was a hit.

We popped in here by chance. It is only 10 months open and I had never noticed it. 3 brunches later and I will be back. Steak & egg brunch £13 and beautiful. Place is high spec finished & staff friendly and well trained. Open evening too so on my list to revisit.

Food was great - had the cambembert and the gnocchi and both were really good! Loved the restaurant layout and decor, felt very welcoming and warm. Service was excellent - fast, attentive, and friendly. Only reasons it's not all 5 stars is was it was a touch too noisy which can be quite overwhelming but guess it's a good sign that it's busy! They also gave my mum ice cream on the house as it was here birthday. Would eat here again :)

Five star food and service. Had the roast pork and it was delicious!

I went to Eight last night for a meal and was not disappointed. It was a lovely experience the food and service was fantastic the restaurant itself is really nicely laid out .We go there most Sundays for cocktails but this is the first time we have had a meal there and we will definitely be going back well done too all the staff for a great night

Very polite staff who were happy to cater for all. Nice atmosphere. Small restaurant however well kept. The food was made with good quality local ingredients which I very much appreciate. However, some of which was not to my personal taste. The food could have been served a bit quicker also. I would visit again but at a different time eg. Lunch.

Soft Shell Crab was excellent, great service and food and loved the Pumpkin seeds and local beer.

We went to Eight for Sunday Lunch with our son for his birthday. The menu was well laid out with several choices for each course I had a Prawn Salad - which was delicious followed by a Main dish of herb Gnocchi in a beautiful green sauce - another lovely choice. Finally a Sticky Chocolate Pudding - again a lovely choice - a generous portion too. Our son said that his Guinea Fowl was beautifully cooked and not overcooked which is sometimes with this bird. All in all a great meal served by attentive efficient staff. Highly recommended

Lovely space with friendly staff in a great location. Can certainly see why it has its high rating (5/5 at the time of posting)

Absolutely great. Went not knowing what to expect and was absolutely blown away. Great food, lovely drinks, pleasant decor. We need more of these brilliant independents. Only realised once I got home that 10% service is included in the bill so ended up tipping twice. Very much worth it though. Well definitely be back.

Just one word for the food the service, the atmosphere. Excellent! We went for the Sri lankan night.

We had a wonderful evening at Eight. It was so welcoming on arrival. Staff were very friendly and professional. Our food was absolutely lovely. We had the soft shell crab and prawns for starters. Our mains were duck and steak. We enjoyed every mouthful. This is a fantastic restaurant - we will be back. Thank you for a very enjoyable meal.

Baldock is very lucky to have such a gem of a restaurant. Went to celebrate a family birthday and was absolutely blown away by the food, the service and the convivial atmosphere. Eight is punching well above its weight at this price, after a week of dining out this was by far and away the best meal I had, stacking up against some prestigious competition with names attached. Big shout out to the staff who were amazing from start to finish, we will be back for many more visits.

Lovely place. Didn't realise it was here but has apparently been open since last year. 3 course Sunday Lunch. I had the soft shell crab for starters, which was exquisite. Stunning 2 thick slices of pink roast beef with all the trimmings for main. The cauliflower cheese was extra, but probably the best we have had, Mixed cheeses on top. Chocolate brownie with gelato to fini. Gorgeous. All beautifully presented. Staff were very attentive, and the chef came over for a chat. He was very humble, insisting he didn't have to do a lot with the fresh local produce available to him. Whatever he did or didnt do, was perfect.

Absolutely flawless. Had the burrata and chicken pate to start. Both were fresh, flavourful and expertly seasoned. For main we had the duck and fillet steak and again, they were perfectly cooked and well rested before serving. Wine was perfectly recommended and the cocktails were immaculate. Can't recommend highly enough.

Had the delicious steak 'as Chef recommends' rare to medium… unused to always have well done, but this steak was really tasty and great attention to detail in the sauce, portobello mushroom and extras. Have been back there several times, on themed nights for fantastic...

A treat for our anniversary. We had a very pleasant welcome by a charming waitress and taken to our table. The chef/patron came out to chat which was lovely. The food was delicious. We chose a sharing starter - camembert & toasted bread.... 😋 then we had loin of pork and roast breast of duck - both dishes were nicely presented and delicious. We ended with sticky toffee pudding & ice cream which was so good. Definitely recommend 8 which is for that special occasion 5 star service and food 😀

Have been coming here for drinks and nibbles for a while and would always recommend. Finally made it for a proper meal and we were all completely satisfied. Everything we ate was great! The staff are friendly and helpful. We sat and had a lovely unrushed meal with really good food much of which is locally sourced produce. I personally had the soft shell crab which I think I’ll be back for after pay day. It was deep fried and dressed with a tasty mayo and Chili. I also had a pork chop with amazing crackin and the beans with it made for a mouth watering combination. The meat was tender and juicy making for an amazing texture and taste combo. For pudding the panacotta was packed with complex flavour and beautifully balanced by the rhubarb which added a lovely bite and acidity to the dish. Such a lovely summer evening out and I can’t wait to go back.

The combination of a truly gifted, imaginative and innovative chef with a superb front of house maitre d' makes for a most enjoyable evening. The setting is attractive and the wine list is both interesting and good value. It's always a treat to come to Eight as a good time is assured!

This place blew me away. Great bouji atmosphere when you arrive in the bar area, lush cocktails with specials. We had a table of 4 for my birthday dinner and the food was just stunning. Delicious fish and my fave beef massaman we had a...

Absolutely loved visiting here the other night for dinner with friends. Food was delicious and service was fantastic! Loved that food is locally sourced, it’s cooked perfectly and reasonably priced too. Feel so lucky to have this gem on my doorstep. Will definitely be booking...

We visited twice in succession - once for Friday lunch (fight food waste Friday) and then for a Saturday night. The food is a revelation - local, seasonal and very well cooked. This time we had the large megrim sole for two - a real...

The food was fantastic, had a great meal until the bill. Sadly they’d tried to add £70 worth of drinks we didn’t have!! At no point did they apologise, just said they’d change the bill. Really disappointed and would recommend you check your bill carefully...

What a find! Wonderful food and exceptional service. Definitely going there again.

We had. Lovely three course meal on Saturday evening. The food was delicious. Especially the halibut. Service was attentive and timely . Really liked that the manager came abs spoke to us at the end.

Eight is really worth a visit. The people of Baldock are extremely lucky to have such an excellent restaurant in the centre of town. The soup of the day is always beautifully textured and flavoured, and yesterday, we also thoroughly enjoyed the pate and crab. Thanks to all staff both front of house and in the kitchen for a delicious meal. We will certainly be back.

Had a really delicious Sunday lunch here. Had the soft shell crab and then roast beef. Very generous portions. Everything was cooked well and tasted great. Very welcoming and good service. It was quiet (coronation weekend) but would assume service just as good when busy. Definitely somewhere we will return.

Sunday lunch was lovely- everything was cooked well and tasted great.

I can’t think of anything negative about our visit, arrival, drinks, food, service, price all perfect we will go again!

Excellent food and cracking service. Perfect sea bass for me - crispy skin and succulent flesh. Sisters poussin was also tender, moist and tasty with perfect crispy skin with lovely tangy tabouleh, she says. I Didn’t much like the soft shelled crab but not sure why and it was well done.

Had the best Sunday Roast here at Eight in the historic market town of Baldock. The service was great from the minute I stepped foot inside, I was made very welcome and loved my spot by the bar, where I could watch the magic unfold....

Had the best Sunday Roast here at Eight in the historic market town of Baldock. The service was great from the minute I stepped foot inside, I was made very welcome and loved my spot by the bar, where I could watch the magic unfold. Led by head chef Kish, the whole team really enhance the experience and they all know their food very well. The quality of the food really stands out and I left a well fed and happy man! Managed to do a 3 course somehow and glad that I did. Great atmosphere and a lovely place for singles, couples and families alike to enjoy delicious locally sourced food that is cooked really well. I will definitely be visiting again and I recommend that locals in and around Baldock give it a go!!

We went for my partner's birthday meal. And there was some disappointment. Good things- food tasted good service was good. Not so good-I looked at the menu before we booked. And expected it will be hake not coley -it just hardly has flavour. In my opinion- not restaurant standard fish. Offer 2 courses for £28 or 3 courses for £36, it just did not make - as we would pay less if just would be a main and a dessert without the offer. For the example I ordered fish&chips (£17) and a dessert (£8).Usually there is some gain to go for the offer, not this time.

Love this restaurant!! London quality food, locally sourced. The staff were kind and friendly and very attentive. This is a real stand out in Herts.

This is a fantastic place to eat. Great food, locally sourced and I was impressed with the waiting staff. It’s everything that an independent restaurant should be and it’s one of the best places I’ve eaten in the Hitchin area.

Gorgeous restaurant and bar. Food is amazing, beautifully prepared and presented with great drinks and cocktails, reasonably priced for how good it is! Service and staff are wonderful. Fine dining with a friendly vibe.

Great place, they have done a marvellous refurbishment from previous owners making a better layout. Staff attentive although some seemed young new to waitering. Food was fantastic, loved the suggestions of wine to drink with each selection. Priced reasonable to reflect the good food. Would love to go back again, my first choice over Chez Burton.

A great restaurant with everything you need. Amazing cocktails 🍹/ mock tails. Well prepared dishes with great taste. Have been here twice, and loved it every time. Recommend 🥩 steak, the steak was super tender delicious, great quality and the chef made it perfectly. Also recommend pan fried fish, also very soft and delicious. Think Eight will be our go to place in Baldock now. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Baldock

I went for lunch with some friends and it was a fantastic experience all round. The food was delicious and perfectly balanced. Wonderful to see a restaurant pay such attention to local produce. The service was also excellent with friendly and attentive staff. An excellent addition to the area.

Really delicious steak. Friendly service and superb cocktails. We've been a couple of times and look forward to going again!

This was our second time at Eight and we loved it just as much as the first. We first called in without a reservation and sat in the bar area; tonight we reserved a table and sat in the restaurant. The service is wonderful and...

Camembert starter is a must eat Chorizo crougettes are also amazing Fish and Chips, delightful, Coley never had it before but delicious such a meaty fish Eggs Benedict was also very tasty

This is a gem, a lovely intimate restaurant, with great food and fantastic hospitality. 100% recommended to family and friends who all feel the same.

Went for a Sunday lunch today 2nd April with 2 friends, have to say the food and wine selection was amazing. Service from both the girls and the manager was absolutely awesome, would 100% recommend and wish them a very bright future. Will 100% be...

Thought we would try this restaurant as friends have said that they were impressed. Just the two of us for a 19h30 dinner. We enjoyed the event immensely. The ambiance was very nice for a restaurant that seats about 30 odd guests. Menu was not...

Last weekend our family of four had the pleasure of dining at Eight and our experience was lovely. We were warmly greeted on arrival and immediately shown to our table within the cozy and inviting restaurant. The menu had an excellent balance of dishes to choose from using locally sourced produce and caters to a broad range of dietary needs. We opted for; Chorizo Croquettes followed by Fillet Steak; Chicken Liver Pate followed by Torbay Sole; Moules Marinière followed by Torbay Sole and Crispy Soft-Shell Crab followed by Torbay Sole. Our daughters then chose the Lemon posset and Affogato (Kinder gelato and baileys) for dessert. Each dish was perfectly cooked, beautifully presented, and was delicious, with each bite bursting with flavour. The team was discretely attentive throughout the meal and ensured we were well looked after. Overall, we highly recommend this restaurant; the food, atmosphere, and service were excellent and we look forward to visiting again soon!

Warm welcome, relaxed atmosphere, cosy room, great service and food. We came on a “Persian night” and can’t wait to come back to sample other menus. I understand it opened recently, but it has everything to do very well and I really hope it will.

Warm welcome with friendly staff. Buzzy atmosphere. Varied drinks and food menu at good prices. The cocktails and food were excellent. Thoroughly recommend

Came here with friends for my husbands birthday. We had great food and great service. They even made a fuss and brought him a candle to blow out.

The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Fine dining yet with a casual approach. We have been several times and haven't been disappointed. The Sunday lunch is Excellent.

Everything Baldock was missing. Great job team!

I've been a couple of times, for a quiet meal with my husband and also with friends for a birthday meal, both times the service was great - attentive but didn't feel pressured - and the food was delicious. The drinks menu is a great mix of old favourites and tempting new options, the marmalade gin was lovely. Will definitely be back and looking forward to trying the brunch.

Wonderful evening spent with friends. Cocktails are lovely, wine very good and reasonably priced and nibbles were delicious. Staff all very friendly and attentive thank you

We had an absolutely delightful roast here yesterday to celebrate my soon to be mother-in-law's birthday. It was super tasty and the service was great. I can't wait to return!

Kish’s food is definitely one of the besties I have ever tried in the UK. I had opportunity to try different dishes since he first started with Chef at Home “foods of the word” and it is remarkable his ability to adapt to the different culinary techniques and flavours. Now with eight, I have no doubts, we’ll have a place to look forwards to go for an experience rather than just a meal.

Have been for dinner a couple of times and loved it so much that we had our works Christmas shin-din there! Food, cocktails, friendly service and ambient setting made for a relaxed and great night thank you 🙏🏻 highly recommend and great to support local! What are you waiting for :)

I've been lucky enough to visit 4 times now. The crispy chicken dumplings and the cod cheeks are favourites of mine. Cocktails are mixed to perfection - the After Eight espresso martini is awesome! If you're going for brunch the pancakes are deliciously light and fluffy, the best I've ever tasted. All topped off with impeccable service from Kish and team!

Amazing food, really lovely staff and the head chef / owner has created a unique style and space in the centre of Baldock.

This is my favourite restaurant in Baldock, and I can’t get enough of it! I love the small plate choice, they are all exquisite and compliments to the Chef - Kish, you never disappoint. Although it only opened in December, I’ve already been for 3 meals, have booked a 4th, with my girlfriends, and, if I’m lucky, I might have the chance to go there in February too! Oh, and Ben’s cocktails are amazing. 5* all round!

Staff were very attentive and the food was first class.