Forelles in Shropshire

Wish we'd read ths recent reviews and saved our money. We were recommended this place and the photos on the website were impressive. Also, it's in the Michelin Guide. But that was all based on the previous restaurant, not the current one. Same name, but different management. They still charge 'fine dining' prices but the meal was very average. A rather strange and oily 'amuse bouche' consisted of a cheese and bacon doughnut. My starter was 3 teeny sardines awash in oil plus a teeny bit of focaccia. No discernible seasoning. Main was a slab of trout (which was nice, but no different from what we would cook at home) plus four little florets of cauliflower which had been 'charred', and two teaspoons of puree smeared on the plate. All very dry and very basic seasoning. I had asked for some green veg on the side, and although the waitress smiled and nodded I wasn't convinced she understood. (The green veg never came). She seemed confused about the wines so we had to point at the one we wanted on the menu. My husband's beef was overly salty and instead of the 'fondant potato' he got a blob of mash. Two courses for £45 was little short of a ripoff. Even the two pot plants were dead in that sad conservatory. And no, I didn't complain, to save my husband's embarrassment, and in an effort to salvage the evening we just laughed (and wrote) it off.

We had our wedding lunch here in 2021 and have returned every year for our anniversary. This year will be our last visit as unfortunately the team have changed and standards have dropped significantly. The restaurant is an okay place to go now for a light lunch (although we shared a platter and for £23, expected more than two small pieces of bread with no butter and pre-prepared deli meat accompanied by damp salad). Service was good but clearly lacked the experience of the old team. If you've never been before, it's fine; if you previously went for fine dining, avoid.

We had dined previously at Forelles and for a special 87th Birthday had chosen to return. Previously the food and service were exquisite. A fine dining experience at its best. The canapes with drinks and pre course delights provided were stunning. They had sufficient substance and we left the table feeling repleat and wishing to return again. The quality of flavour and presentation were outstanding. The service was also superb. When the waiters presented the food, they explained the ingredients and what methods had been used to prepare various aspects of the dish. Service was timed perfectly. On the 12th of June this year, under new ownership., the food was mediocre. It lacked the quality and presentation expected with fine dining and with three small courses there was insufficient substance. However we were charged for fine dining! The service was slow and unprofessional. It took 2 hours at the table to receive the 3 small courses. No explanation of the dishes were required as they had few ingredients and were so simple. No wine list was offered and we sat so long at the table waiting for service that we chose to leave without coffee. I wrote to the management to say that they had lost a gem and that I thought sadly they were unaware of it. I've yet to receive a reply. I also asked them to change the fine dining menu and pictures of food produced by their wonderful previous chef as these did not reflect the reality of our experience. There are now new pictures and I hope this time it is a true representation of what to expect. We were let down on a very special occasion that can never be recaptured.

Don't waste your time and money on this joke of a place,It is so badly run,There is no direction for the poorly trained waiting staff.They have the nerve to charge full price for a very poor service, Avoid!!!!

There for Christmas. A wonderful time. Such lovely staff. This place can serve up truly 1st class food, and it's only a matter of time before they get a Michelin star. BUT - like most places in Ludlow they are living on the reputation of Shaun Hill - who left the town 10+ years ago, and the resultant huge tourist demand. Note to tourists - Shaun is in Wales now. So prices here and elsewhere in town are just massively over priced , living on the historical reputations as a "foodie town", which is no longer deserved. There is a great restaurant in this town - but I'm not telling where. ( and it's not Bistro 7 )

My last visit here at Fishmore was December 2021, So it's been a long well overdue to come back here to eat once again!! I one thing I know about Fishmore more is that, I'm already Guaranteed a full flavoursome and banging taster menu. So Having spent time in Ludlow eating & shopping come here for lunch on my last day! Finished the trip off greatly. So Having had a beervand chill in the lounge just before my meal, it was time to start. Canapés come out ! Both 3 was dam so good. Excellent way to get you i the mood for the coming delights. Next was the Roscoff Onion, Gruyere & walnut!! Now Roscoff is in my eye's my favourite Onion! And this was really really good! Now who doesn't live Cheese & Onion? Next up was the Bread, which was a perfectly baked Focaccia! The Spring in that bake was a goodun and not too oily.. After the bread break.. it was Celeriac, Cep, Lovage.. The flavours from this was literally spot-on, every just blended well together! I always get a little excited when i see Celeriac on a menu as it's not used much, but is a blessing thing to eat! And this worthy being on the menu. Next was the Scallop, Sweetcorn, Chorizo, Coriander! Scallop was nice plump & luscious, perfectly cooked and all flavours absolutely worked ! With a coquette crunch to add a little texture. Now for the main of Rose Veal, Turnip, Sweetbread, Seaweed.. Now there's one thing on this plate i don't see very often anyone? Sweetbread! The baby beef was so bostin and tender, Sweetbread was just what i needed, and the Seaweed brought a flavour of sea/oyster to the plate.. absolutely brilliant main ! Let's talk desserts now... Apple,  Douglas Fir,  Buckwheat, was the pre-dessert! This was ever so refreshing to the mouth! Dam delicious... Next up was this Salsify, Chocolate, Hazelnut... Now this dessert is definitely the best one i tasted this year and for awhile! It was that good the feeling it gave to me while eating it was a feeling of pure happiness. Plus a dessert with Salsify root vegetable in in, I've not seen or heard that before! Top marks for this magical thing... Then it was the petit Fours to finish off a really really really bostin lunch! Till next time! And hopefully won't leave that long to the next visit.....

Was everything one might expect from. Michelin listed restaurant - and more. The setting is lovely, overlooking the lawns of the Fishmore Halls hotel just outside of Ludlow, with fields and the Shropshire hills beyond. The service was impeccable and faultless. The dishes, well! My view on tasting menus is I expect to be wow’ed by at least two thirds to three quarters of the courses. I think my wife and I had eight courses. We agreed that all but one course wow’ed us. And the course that didn’t quite have the wow factor was still enjoyed. A particularly pleasing aspect was a large selection of wines by the glass, with prices ranging from under £10 to £24. Appreciated as I was driving. I would have no hesitation in returning next time we are in the area. Thanks all at Forelles for a perfect lunch.

Booked in for the tasting menu. Ordered classic and vegetarian option. Personally didn’t want to try the tasting menu as I’m not as much of a foody as my partner. Have to say that the taste of all the courses were amazing and happily ate everything. Partner has had tasting menus before and she said it’s nicest one she’s had. We stayed in the hotel (Fishmore) for 2 nights.. they do offers that include the tasting menu which I didn’t opt for so if you are thinking of staying book the tasting deal as might save you some money.. we’ll worth the money

Taster menu was delicious but what really made it a special experience was the service. It made it magical. The setting was beautiful as well.

Fabulous. Food impeccable in terms of cooking, presentation and service. It certainly enhances Ludlow's reputation as a foodie town

I came to this restaurant with my friends for lunch and I'm unhappy with my experience at this restaurant. A member of staff aged around 55-60 years old was too obsessed with serving and came to the table too often. This same staff member was in the men's toilets and told me that I have a nice bottom and invited me for a coffee in a quieter place. I feel this behaviour is unacceptable at a restaurant and was very uncomfortable with the whole situation. But i have to admit food was really decent.

We stayed at the hotel and chose the tasting menu for dinner. The menu was well constructed, every course was superb. I especially liked the venison. Serving staff were attentive and the restaurant was well presented. Overall a lovely evening.

Highly disappointed in this restaurant I have honestly never paid so much for a meal that was so poor. Raw mullet as a main course is not recommended

Every evening we have a different menu. Also a nice winelist or wine by glass. Sitting in the terrace is very nice

I wasn't expecting to find food of this standard at this restaurant. I asked my companions which were their favourite courses, and we all came up with two or three different ones, the chocolate dessert, the onion soup, the trout, the beef, the rhubarb, and on and on, changing our minds, because frankly, all the courses were superb. Far better than tasting menus I've eaten at more feted places. The wine pairing was first class. The service was excellent. We went back and tried the carte, because we enjoyed it so much. And we are all looking forward to coming back again. That is very rare with any restaurant.

Revisited this restaurant on our first anniversary after using it for our reception. Beautiful food, we both ordered adventurously and enjoyed every bite. Service was impeccable and when staff discovered we were there for an anniversary we were given a celebration card and some sweets. A lovely meal again, we will be back!

Went for lunch on the hottest day of the year, but even though 'Forelles' restaurant is in a large conservatory, there were plenty of windows and doors open and we stayed cool. Our first time here after a number of recommendations from friends, we were the only ones in Forelles for most of the time we were there, think the heat had put people off, 35 deg C! We chose the tasting menu which was 8 courses including the generous canapés, and petit fours. Very high quality presentation and cookery, all courses were delicious without exception. Service was a little slow given the lack of customers, but it was friendly and helpful. We shall definitely be returning.

Top quality, well executed imaginative but not over fancy food. Was slightly worried about negative reviews but I feel theses are very unfair. Had the taster menu for lunch. All elements immaculately executed with really good saucing and top quality ingredients. Lovely setting. Service understated but really friendly. People coming in for afternoon tea towards the end of our meal that looked really lovely as well. Highly recommended.

Made the mistake of going here for a family birthday on a Sunday evening. They served us Sunday lunch in the evening that was so dry I think it was probably cooked at lunchtime and reheated. I complained to the waiter that it was dry and overcooked and he couldn't have cared less. We asked for small plates for our children but was still charged £21 for a reheated meal for a 3 year old. I complained again when paying the bill and the waiter just shrugged and took my card. So disappointed with everything about this experience on what was supposed be a special occasion.

Firstly £85 for a rating menu outside of London and not at a place with a star is a joke. Most of the food we had was decent, but very much nothing special. The thing that has really skewed the score was the main… the iberico pork was disgusting, there is no other word for it. It both tasted and smelled like a farm yard! It wasn’t the pork, but the palm hearts that were responsible; anyone that thinks that flavour is pleasant or works with pork needs their taste buds testing. Would never come back, might even avoid the post code just in case.

Having been here plenty of time in the past, so had to get a visit in before the end of 2021.. Knowing what to expect and they now have a new head chef it was time to see if i has changed for the worst...

Sublime, exquisite subtle magnificent food. Sublime, exquisite subtle magnificent food. Sublime, exquisite subtle magnificent food.

We stay in hotel in October and such a treat. Afternoon tea was delicious and dinner. Wow. Tasting menu is excellent. Staff very professional and friendly, nothing too much trouble for them. Highly recommend this palace for stay, dinner or afternoon tea.

My wife and I dined at Forelles last Wednesday 29th September 2021 and whilst we could not fault the standard of the food or presentation on the A La Carte menu we felt that we were ignored by the staff in preference to the other...

Sadly the hotel is poor, but the restaurant food was very good. I feel sorry for the chef and other restaurant staff, the hotel is letting them down.

We had the 3 course a la carte which was excellent. There were a few extras which made it more like 7 courses! Lovely, will come again

It really was a very pleasant evening dining in Forelles. The food was superb, staff friendly and helpful, surroundings peaceful and relaxing. We can highly recommend you give it a try.

We loved our meal at Forelles - taken as part of a two night walking and dining weekend break. The food was simply exquisite and so beautifully presented. I could see why people rave about the food and if I was closer I would certainly...

We were lucky to get a cancellation last night. The food was very tasy and well presnted. The service was very good and attentive to our needs. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Just please visit. Just go. The food blows your mind. It's such good value for money. The chef knows what he/she is doing. The music is perfect. I don't know what else to say, except ... Go, if you've got a special occasion, but go...

This post-lockdown lunch was absolutely delicious. The restaurant looks over shropshire hills, the staff are friendly and professional, and the food, out of this world. Each course was a delight, original, beautiful, full of flavours, and not over-facing. Can’t wait to return. I’ve been a...

As it was announced that we was going into a second lockdown I had to make rash decisions??? Which restaurants shall I dine at before we get Lockdowned yet again! 1. Well I love visiting Ludlow & shopping here. 2. Fishmore hall are bang out...

As vegetarians, dining in Ludlow is not easy. On our last night, we booked into the Bistro at Fismore HAll, The staff and food were excellent. Lovely place to be, felt like a real treat. Simon, the manager, was very friendly, and my family tell...

Opted for tasting menu. Highlights were the delicious breads {who knew marmite butter went so well with cheese and onion bread} and the essence of tomato with parmesan and basil drunk like an espresso. Mind blowing! Barbecued pork belly was delicious and the pink peppercorn...

Had a lovely meal there for our anniversary. The food was as excellent as ever and the Covid measures in place made us feel very safe, without detracting from the enjoyment. It is the only place we have been to since March and it was...

We were spending the weekend in Ludlow to celebrate my husbands birthday. Knowing how Ludlow is known for its fantastic restaurants with gastronomical delights I was keen to book somewhere special to experience such a place. Reading the reviews I booked a place at this...

We were staying for the weekend at Fishmore Hall (see separate review) and our a la carte dinner at Forelle's on Saturday night was excellent in every way.Service was impeccable before, during, and after our meal. All the restaurant staff were super friendly and helpful. My partner and I have strong aversions to some flavours (e.g. coriander, aniseed) which to us are unaccountably popular and worse, often appear unadvertised in menu descriptions. We take pains to check for these ingredients in advance, which makes for some embarrassing conversations - what must the staff think about us fuss-pots?! I am very happy to say that the Forelle's staff took our enquiries in their stride with no bother whatsoever and we were able to select dishes with confidence. Full marks.The food we eventually chose was all brilliant, as were the canapes and snacks that were an unexpected treat given we weren't having the tasting menu. Highlights were a starter of cauliflower with curry & cheese sauce that was indecently good, a main of iberico pork, and a peach baked alaska. But everything was utterly delicious, with unexpected but successful flavour combinations, and all cooked and presented immaculately.Service was pitch-perfectly attentive, but not overbearing, and dishes were served at a relaxed pace meaning we weren't at all rushed.All in all we had a very enjoyable meal and we would be very happy to dine there again if we found ourselves at Fishmore Hall or the Ludlow area again.

A fantastic tea event, with first class service, and the best quality of high tea cuisine. A great variety of treats, and never boring, so much so we have already booked our next visit. The staff led by Hotel Manager Simon, were absolutely perfect. In this day and age I would have to say that all COVID 19 protocols were followed perfectly to the letter, making us feel safe and welcome.

Second time visiting Fishmore Halls main restaurant. The forelles side of the hotel is the main attraction. The food continues to impress. The bread and butter has changed since we had been before (but not a huge amount else) and it is quite simply a masterpiece in how to start a meal. It builds up expectations that get met with every course. We visit the area every two years and we look forward to a meal at forelles every single time. We hope that next time we will visit on a day where the chef is working as the last two times we asked to meet the chef, we were told that we had come on his/her day off.

WOW, just amazing. We were staying nearby and booked a dinner here for my birthday and it was just exceptional. Excellent service, incredible food to make a perfect evening. We really appreciated that the waiting staff were not wearing face masks, as it meant we could hear what they had to say about each dish - however at no point did we feel that we were being at any risk, they have other measures in place such as screens between tables. Thank you for a lovely and v memorable evening.

There are very few restaurant's that I always come back to! And food at fishmore hall is definitely becoming one of them ! Why?? Out in the country, not far from the centre of Ludlow & the kitchen team definitely know how to create beautiful looking & beautifully tasting dishes! And this is why I love coming here now!! So like always it's the meat Taster menu which looks good..1. Canapes.Crumpet + lamb kofta + goat's & pesto cornet.Both of the 3 was bang on to start with love a fee good canapes and they didn't like down.2. Tomato essence + parmesan + balsamic vinegar + basil.So much flavour in that little cup! Wow !! Refreshing tasting plus it's got cheese ! Absolutely great to start of the menu.3. Bread & butters - Onions & charcoal & sourdough. Seaweed, Marmite, butter.All 3 breads are well good ! That seaweed butter is well worth spreading more! Not seen a seaweed butter like that tasting so good.4. Wild mushroom + blue cheese + pickled walnut + beetroot + pear.So glad to see this still on the menu! Still great! Still good ! 5. Salmon + courgette + buttermilk + paprika.Salmon cooked to perfection! With a great al dente tortellini! Courgette puree smooth silky and delicious.6. Ibèrico pork + carrot + apple + ginger + leek.That pork was dam bang on and melted away with each bite, sweetness from charred apple & grains cooked in carrot! This was a extremely good main.7. Peach + pink peppercorn + champagne.Had this little dessert on my last visit if I remember! And it's worth the revisit again! Always love pink peppercorn! And it's been used to good use in the little pre-dessert.8. Tonka bean crème brûlée + expresso + chocolate + almond.It's very rare I get to eat a well made delicious creme brulee !! I love the taste of tonka bean ! And love the taste of coffee! Mix the together and you get a stunning dessert that I love!! With iced coffee and tonks bean ! A dessert well worth finishing off with. If you not eaten at fishmore hall yet ? Then get yourself at table and get eating some of Ludlows finest dishes! We friendly and helpful staff, outstanding food it's well worth the trip.

This is a fabulous restaurant. I don't know why they don't have a Michelin star, the food was certainly up to this standard. The menu was enticing, The surroundings are delightful. The staff couldn't be faulted, the service was lovely. We had brilliant meal and there were choices to suit all tastes. We are visiting the area again next year and this will definitely on our list of things to do.

I’m far from an expert on fine dining, but all these great reviews are right. Wonderful food and service in a very attractive setting. We will definitely return.

My boyfriend and I drove half an hour here from where we’re staying for the week. We are BIG into our food and fine dining and stumbled across this on trip advisor. We can most definitely say it is one of the best restaurants we’ve eaten at and we’ve ate at a lot of fine dining places. Like others, we are shocked this place hasn’t yet got a Michelin star. Attention to detail, complex and clever dishes and the overall ambience was wonderful. A really wonderful experience, we most definitely will be back (and we live 2 and a half hours away!)

We had the 9 Course (plus canape's. Don't forget the canape's), Taster Menu plus wine matching wines. Absolutely excellent & fully recommended.

The food and service here is truly excellent. I am absolutely amazed there is no Michelin star. At least as good as the now closed Mr Underhills and a better atmosphere in the restaurant.The muse-bouches were delightful, the starters beautiful to look at and then eat!This is not OTT as a review. We loved it and will be back.

This is our 2nd visit, we thought the first visit was exceptional and perfect, this visit was equally the same and a few extra touches we noticed keeping everything fresh and an exciting dining experience. The food is just incredible, creative and unique. It’s really hard to explain without experiencing it yourself. Every course carefully created and we were talking about each course as each flavour burst in our mouths. The team working in the kitchen are an incredible talent. We can’t thank you enough for such an amazing experience again. The service is delightful and all of the team working were professional, attentive and simply charming. It so lovely to have staff who are knowledgeable about the food, giving full explanations of what we are seeing before our eyes. We loved having the small professionally designed menu on the table so we could follow the courses and discover what we were eating as the flavours were tasted. If I could give more stars I would. This place is such a find and I strongly recommend this wonderful experience. Thank you

It's been a year since i last visited fishmore hall for lunch! And this was one of my 'definitely will return' restaurants, and one of them i was looking forward to trying out the dishes from the taster menu yet again!! And with such a small lovely countryside walk from the main town of Ludlow and easy walking access towards fishmore hall.Was greeted by friendly staff ! Sat down to a well deserve pint of local ale, and was handed the taster menu & all seemed and looked well delish..While this was happening some beautiful looking canapes come out!Lobster mayo tart + paella & green olive + goat's cheese & Pesto... all Absolutely delicious and tasty!! Always a great start to a meal is when you get good tasting canapes...As i sat down to lunch some great delights landed on my table.Chicken consomme & parmesan foam + seaweed, onion & charcoal bread.Absolute brilliant selection of great baked breads & 3 good tasting Butters !!First course...Wild mushroom risotto + blue cheese + pickled walnut + beetroot + pear..I had this dish last year and it was do tasty!! With a delicious cook risotto, acidity from the Walnut & sharp taste from the blue!! Sweetness from the pear & a beetroot at the bottom!! It's still a great dish and glad it's still on the taster menu Second course...Chicken + cabbage + salami + Wakame + oyster + lemon..Chicken lovely and moist! With was nice subtle saltiness from the wakame seaweed that was added to the cabbage!! Nice little second course.Third course...Halibut + broccoli + cashew + pomelo + smoked eel..Wow visually this dish looked absolutely stunning and it did not disappoint !! That halibut was cooked bang on!! Juicy and succulent and a great piece of fish!! Nice big flakes and hats off to the chef for that broccoli stalk that had finely grated broccoli florets over it !! It look amazing and cooked well with good bite!! With and smoked eel creamy mousse type of thing on top!! And pomelo which gave it a slight acidity to the dish!! Top marks Forth course...Pork + XO sauce + golden raisin + cucumber + steamed bun..That pork cooked how it should be !! With a deliciously soft steamed bun !! Refreshing cucumber elements !!With a nice small heat kick from the OX !!Delicious !!Fifth course...Quinoa + saffron + Spice aubergine + red pepper + tomato + feta..Great textures of vegetables and great tastes!! Texture from the Tapioca cracker, delicious red pepper sauce!! And qu in a cannoli type of thing!! With charred broccoli!! Made this an acceptable meat-free dish..Sixth course...Wagyu short rib + Swede + shallot + horseradish + cep + truffle..The one thing this man loves?? It's Wagyu!! Boy-o Boy-o Boy-o what a Absolutely delicious great dish this was!!Rib tender and fat melted away!! Brilliant creamy mash, with a delicious tasting sauce with the ultimate shine !! And the other components like the shallot, horseradish and mushroom brought all this dish all together as oneSeventh course...Peach + pink peppercorn + champagne..This pre-dessert definitely intrigued me! All the taste of the elements was there ! But a slight subtle taste of pink peppercornIt's been a year since i last visited fishmore hall for lunch! And this was one of my 'definitely will return' restaurants, and one of them i was looking forward to trying out the dishes from the taster menu yet again!! And with such a small lovely countryside walk from the main town of Ludlow and easy walking access towards fishmore hall.Was greeted by friendly staff ! Sat down to a well deserve pint of local ale, and was handed the taster menu & all seemed and looked well delish..While this was happening some beautiful looking canapes come out!Lobster mayo tart + paella & green olive + goat's cheese & Pesto... all Absolutely delicious and tasty!! Always a great start to a meal is when you get good tasting canapes...As i sat down to lunch some great delights landed on my table.Chicken consomme & parmesan foam + seaweed, onion & charcoal bread.Absolute brilliant selection of great baked breads & 3 good tasting Butters !!First course...Wild mushroom risotto + blue cheese + pickled walnut + beetroot + pear..I had this dish last year and it was do tasty!! With a delicious cook risotto, acidity from the Walnut & sharp taste from the blue!! Sweetness from the pear & a beetroot at the bottom!! It's still a great dish and glad it's still on the taster menu Second course...Chicken + cabbage + salami + Wakame + oyster + lemon..Chicken lovely and moist! With was nice subtle saltiness from the wakame seaweed that was added to the cabbage!! Nice little second course.Third course...Halibut + broccoli + cashew + pomelo + smoked eel..Wow visually this dish looked absolutely stunning and it did not disappoint !! That halibut was cooked bang on!! Juicy and succulent and a great piece of fish!! Nice big flakes and hats off to the chef for that broccoli stalk that had finely grated broccoli florets over it !! It look amazing and cooked well with good bite!! With and smoked eel creamy mousse type of thing on top!! And pomelo which gave it a slight acidity to the dish!! Top marks Forth course...Pork + XO sauce + golden raisin + cucumber + steamed bun..That pork cooked how it should be !! With a deliciously soft steamed bun !! Refreshing cucumber elements !!With a nice small heat kick from the OX !!Delicious !!Fifth course...Quinoa + saffron + Spice aubergine + red pepper + tomato + feta..Great textures of vegetables and great tastes!! Texture from the Tapioca cracker, delicious red pepper sauce!!With quinoa cannoli and with charred broccoli made this an half decent meat free dish..Sixth course...Wagyu short rib + swede + shallot + horseradish + cep + truffle...Wow wow wow !! The one thing i love right now is wagyu!! And the short rib didn't disappoint!! So tender and meat & fat melted away in mouth with an absolute and delicious and tasting sauce with an ultimate shine!! With a delicious creamy mash that had a decent flavour!! With Absolutely delicious other component like the horseradish, mushroom & shallot! Made this one of my favourite dish from this year!!. Seventh course...Peach + pink peppercorn + champagne..Love this pre-dessert! With all the flavours of peach and champagne! But with a subtle taste if pink peppercorn running through the whole of the dish! Which was a certain delight top marks !! Eight course...Chocolate + goat's milk + peanut + butter Scotch..An absolute great outstanding dessert !! Chocolate souffle!! perfect...Butterscotch ice cream!! Delicious..Goat's milk & peanut butter in a tart case!! Great flavours from me milk and the peanuts!! Love this end of the taster...Petit fours...Well delicious and tasty remember having them from last year..What i love about Ludlow is the restaurant's like old Downton Lodge mortimers and differently fishmore Hall !!all given all the best Ludlow can give !!! And you what fishmore hall 3 A rosettes are well deserved

Simply, outstanding. Our welcome to the hotel, the spa, nestled elegantly into the garden, the clean yet appealing design, a good start. Then the restaurant, as vegetarians, fine dining is rare, yet here the experience, impeccably served, is outstanding. Beautifully balanced, fireworks on a plate, with flavours to remember. A chef myself, this standard was so much higher than expected, and so thoroughly competently executed, with good grace care, a little humour. Perfect.Small details noticed, management checking, quietly, carefully. Staff morale very high, these things matter so much. Best dish: cauliflower, a beautiful crèma, sliced and grilled, exquisite balance in strong flavours. One that didn't quite work: the balance between tomato quinoa and black olive caramel. We'll be back for sure.

Had an excellent lunch on Monday. We ate in the conservatory. The service was good and the presentation excellent. We chose from the two or three course menu. After a delicious broccoli and blue cheese soup as an amuse-bouche, we all chose different starters. My risotto was lovely. Two of us then chose the fillet of beef. It was very tender, served rare and sliced with a variety of vegetables. We chose a glass of white wine to accompany the starter and a bottle of Pinotage to go with the main course.

We visited here for lunch for the first time . Cannot rate the food highly enough- it blew us away. The bread and salts/flavoured butter, and then the celeriac and fennel soup was a lovely tasty surprise, and such a start of good things to come. So light and delicious. We had the cod, and lamb fillet as starters, and then the beef fillet, and lemon sole as mains. My husband who is a chef said it was one of the most memorable meals he's had in a long time. Chloe, our waiter was exceptional , knowledgeable, and attentive . Would definitely return.

The food is excellent, brilliantly presented and all courses fully explained by the waiting staff. Both the Al la Carte and the Tasting menus are lovely, a bit expensive but worth it for the experience, their chef, Joe Gould is fantastic.

Visited to use the 2-4-1 offer on new Tasting menu. We have been numerous times before and maybe we are getting complacent! Yes there were new courses but a few we have had before. Was expected to be wowed but sorry not this time, maybe just some were not to our taste, it was the taster menu.Lovely service albeit a little slow, we noticed a larger table having same menu caught us up and were then offered coffees before us, we paid and went to our room for coffees.Excellent breakfast the following morning, lovely service, she has been at breakfast for quite a while, genuine host.

We went for the set Sunday lunch, which was modern, imaginative, flavoursome, skillfully prepared and presented. However the hotel surroundings and decor didn't enhance our experience. We sat in the conservatory which is bright but a bit sole-less and in need of blinds and styling detail. Service was acceptable but again, needs sharpening up to match the quality of the food. The hotel clearly has a talented team in the kitchen and we would recommend the restaurant. A restyle of the interiors to match the quality and style of the cooking would really enhance things - get an interior designer Fishmore!

Genuinely surprised Forelles isn’t marked as the #1 restaurant in Ludlow! We went for there and ordered from their a la carte menu that provides 5 options per menu category alongside some little surprises to clear your palette between courses. The service was exemplary, the wine recommendations well judged and knowledgeable, and the food was beautiful, delicious and creative. I’m lucky enough to occasionally dine at Michelin starred restaurants in London and Forelles is up there, deserving a star! Well worth a visit!

Had a midweek birthday lunch here. Food, wine and service were all excellent in a great setting. The lunch menu was really well thought out with inspiring dishes. The wine list had a great range of world wines and with plenty of options to match the menu and personal tastes.

I arrived to early for the dinner at Forelles. It wasn’t to early to eat in the attached bistro (same property as Fishmore Hall). It is likely the same staff as Forelles! The soup and rib eye steak were very good. The atmosphere is certainly pleasant. Recommend!

We selected this restaurant for a very special family night out. The 9 course tasting menu was divine and the paired wine flight sublime. The courses were not only well created and presented but also delivered brilliantly with time between courses to savour the flavours and for conversation. I highly recommend this restaurant.

We have been coming to Forells for several years. Previous to our recent visit, it has been our favourite restaurant and have been loyalty card members.

The food is outstanding. A real experience not to be missed. The waiting staff are knowledgeable and professional and made our tasting menu something we will remember for a long time. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.

We chose the al a carte menu because the lunch menu (which we had intended to have) was hidden away behind the wine section and we overlooked it. We could not fault the food or presentation but the men were still hungry after 3 courses. The service was very good too. Overall a very expensive place to visit for lunch with prices costing as much as an evening meal in a 4 star hotel.

The options for my husband, who has a garlic allergy, were limited but he was pleased with his turbot main course and I enjoyed some very tasty venison Wellington. We can both confirm that the baked alaska is outstanding!

Have fully covered our visit to Fishmore Hall on the Hotel link so will briefly comment on the Restaurant.

My partner and I enjoyed the tasting menu, although it was somewhat of a tough choice as after reading the menus, we wanted to try every dish! Being in the industry and having good experience of dining within Michelin starred properties, I can safely say that the food and overall dining experience easily rivaled that of many one star establishments we have visited. The food here definitely makes this a destination restaurant that is a must to visit!

It's been on the table for a few years now to come here, so it was definitely time to book myself a table to see what delightful dishes Forelles will serve !!

We had the a la carte menu. Around the delicious courses we were also served a variety of snacks and palate cleansers. A really special treat.

We ate again at Forelles with friends and had a fantastic meal. Two of us chose the vegetarian option and two the meat menu. As I had the meat menu last time we ate there I was delighted to find the alternative menu equally delicious. The presentation, colours and tastes were beautifully judged.

Good food, imaginative combinations, beautifully presented in a pleasant dining room. Attentive service but not overly intrusive.

We have just enjoyed the most amazing evening at Forelles. Congratulations to the Chef & team that provided the most superb 9 course tasting menu. Every course was mouthwatering and the presentation of each incredible. Each dish was flawless and each dish we loved. The service was lovely, professional and we were made to feel very welcome. If I could give more than 5stars I would. What a find!

The food was part of the stay package and wow it was fabulous. Great presentation and flavours. The homemade warm breads with marmite butter was a really nice additional touch to the table too. Tables well spaced and staff exceptionally helpful and attentive.

We were staying at the hotel and had the a la carte 3 course dinner. The home made bread was delicious as was the amuse bouche and the pre dessert waldorf palate cleanser. The goats cheese starter was excellent and beautifully presented. We had the lamb main which was also very good, the turbot dish was let down somewhat by the very watery broth. However the meal was redeemed by the interesting banana dish which was excellent.

We first visited Fishmore Hall in January for a spa weekend and upon arrival decided to change our plans of eating in Ludlow and try the 9-course tasting menu. Well what a great decision that was, the food, the service and the whole evening was absolutely fabulous. Joe Gould (Head Chef) and his team created a wonderful tasting menu, dishes that not only flowed beautifully but were delicious and innovative, each in their own right and had great wine pairings too – I cannot recommend trying this place highly enough. It was so good that we decided to go back at the end of March with some friends to do it all again. As we were a bit early for a spring menu change having only been a few months before, the menu was very similar to the one we had in January (which trust me was no problem as it was so good) but instead of having this, Joe and the team made an incredibly kind offer to create us our own bespoke tasting menu which had 4/5 new dishes on it, either tasting versions of dishes from the a la carte menu or completely new dishes that they had been working on. What can I say apart from another great evening, with superb food, great wines to match and flawless service. The team at Fishmore Hall really do go above and beyond in providing you a great experience, whether its Joe and his team in the Kitchen or Martin and Mirka - Front of House who look after people so graciously and are extremely knowledgeable about the food and wine they are serving.

Really quite a fine dining experience, start to finish, could not fault. Some unusual combinations and treats to the taste buds.

Booked ahead for a Bank Holiday Sunday experience at Forelles which gives the indication of ‘fine dining’.

Excellent and unusual food prepared by skilled chefs, and some interesting flavour combinations never experienced before (Waldorf salad trifle). All perfectly presented in lovely surroundings. Some hiccups regarding service and were courteously addressed by the manager, with generous discount on the bill.

We dined on Thursday night, both had A La Carte Menu, I had Ham Hock with glazed prawns and coconut and my wife had poached trout with avocado and beetroot. We both had fish for main course, both commenting on how perfectly cooked and presented everything was. The Chefs here must spend hours designing the visual impact. Service was very friendly and professional from a eastern European lady. We will return.

The usual confused reception/greeting we have come to expect . Eventually we were seated in the lounge area, and audibly announced as two 'walk-ins' How I hate that awful description.

We normally have the tasting menu but I find it all too much to cope with so this time tried the al a carte. Wonderful food!!!!

We ate at this restaurant as part of a DBB package. We had the nine course taster menu along with wine flight and a couple of champagne cocktails to start. The food was good and excellently presented, however, the taste combinations didn't always quite work for us. The wine flight was good although the measures were inconsistent and depended on who was pouring it. The restaurant is certainly worth trying!

We stayed locally and looked up the better places to eat and yet again we were not let down by TripAdvisor. Booked only the night before and experienced a gastronomical feast!

Booked to sample the tasting menu, as this was my husbands birthday treat. Canapés were delicious. All other meals were very poor, especially the fish course, which we did not attempt, as it was very evident that it was not cooked. We explained to the waitress but were not assured that this would be shared with the chef. Disgusted that the tablecloth was in need of laundering. Sweete were acceptable, however not to the standard we have enjoyed elsewhere. Very disappointed as a restaurant that we had used regularly had intimated that we might enjoy. Oops overcharged by £10 for our bottle of wine. (This was rectified over the telephone later). Basically we will return to Mortimer, which is far more in keeping with the standard we enjoy.

A fantastic tasting menu.... the variety of flavours and textures was brilliant. The service was excellent, our waitress was friendly and very knowledgeable which added to our experience. I think even non-veggies will enjoy eating here, but fear not there is a tasting menu and a la carte menu for meat eaters!!!

I have frequently visited Forelles at Fishmore Hall for a mid-week lunch with friends and have very much enjoyed the fine dining with the amuse bouche before your starter and dessert, and the wonderful jug of coffee and chocolates at the end of the meal. It is lovely on a summers day to enjoy coffee out in the garden with lovely views and from time to time limousin cattle grazing in the field next door. I have also had some wonderful Sunday lunches here enjoying the roast dinner.

Four of us had the tasting menu with wines to match at Fishmore Hall, and we all agreed that it was one of the best meals we've ever had. Such innovative dishes with wonderful depth of flavour and wines that perfectly complemented each course. The service was excellent, too, with pleasant, enthusiastic and attentive staff. A wonderful evening!

Visited for a friend's birthday. We all selected the Tasting Menu, which was super, as always. A great blend of tastes that complement and contrast with each other; and a visual feast. Far better choice than any other similarly veined restaurant in the area, and even some Michelin's elsewhere. It starts with the Amuse Bouche..scallops, slow cooked egg (as always) right through to the two puddings (the salted caramel was sublime!)

We have been lucky enough to eat at some rather amazing restaurants which boast two Michelin stars and I am happy to say that Forelles is up there with them when it comes to quality, experience and inventiveness. The only thing it does not match is the price tag.

We like to book restaurants beforehand based on reviews, and this was one such venue. It was a quiet Monday night, so the atmosphere was muted, We decided to try to 7-course tasting menu anyway (good job we like each other's company).

My wife and I have just had lunch thanks to Travelzoo, what a brilliant afternoon we had, I had a bit of apprehension about the food as we've never dined in such a good restaurant before, the staff quickly put me at ease with their friendly attitude. The food was so tasty, each mouthfull was a pleasure, thanks to all of the staff and the chef.

On our first visit for lunch at this restaurant we were accompanied by good friends. Each couple had a £47 Travelzoo voucher for two which offered the three course lunch menu. (The three course lunch menu stated that this was £50 per person so we saved £52.50).

We visit Fishmore hall several times a year having got married there in 2011. The food is always fantastic! We have the 6 course taster menu and accompanying wines each time. The service and staff are always pleasant and friendly but we just felt that we should leave some feedback to say 2 key things based on Friday nights visit. 1. A sommelier or waiter/ress who knows the wine and why it has been chosen for each dish should come to the table as this is reason why you pay for the wine taster menu and the experience 2. The food is so great but we feel it should be put on the table and then a description should be given rather an explanation being given in a hasty way as the food is being placed- these 2 changes would greatly improve the experience and may lead to Michelin status. We hope to visit again in the winter and maybe these points may have been taken onboard?

We had a warm Caesar Salad & Excellent fish, chips & peas, washed down with a glass of white wine Mmmmmmm.

On the expensive side (but I used my Gourmet Society Membership to get a generous 50% off our food bill, which made it very affordable, comparable to any gastro-pub in this district). The four of us had the a la carte menu; the ingredients were top quality and everything very well presented (my starter was simply the prettiest thing I've seen on a plate!). There were tasty little chef's specials between courses. The service was excellent, the dining room comfortable and spacious with lovely open views across to Titterstone Clee. Recommended. You will almost certainly need to book in advance.

We went here as it came highly recommended. We were greeted and seated quickly and politely and the staff were attentive throughout the meal. We both opted for the taster menu. Every dish was beautifully presented and the flavours were great. I thought the tomato dish was pure delight and for me it was the star of the show. The only dish I wasn't keen on was one of the desert courses that had combinations of raspberry and lavender. I'm not a fan of lavender in food, but that's just personal taste. Other than this I loved it. Nice setting, well presented, nice staff and good ambiance.

Had the six course tasting menu with matching wines and they were very good.Stared contained scallops and ham hock and was very tasty.The fish course was the only one that let it down as it had a tangy and slightly bitter taste. It was a bit salty and the fish was slightly overcooked.The lamb was very good and served pink.The desserts were the highlight of the meal with the lemon and merengue the dessert being amazing! The first dessert had meringues and raspberries ad the last one was a lovely creamy milk chocolate morsel!The wines were very good and matched the food very well.The servers were nice and polite but clearly not at all knowledgeable about the dishes or the wines.

Came here for there summer menu special which was an amazing price for what we had. We had 2 glasses of rose fizz. Olives and nuts to pick at. We then had a mushroom soup to pre start, for starter I had the asparagus and poached egg which was nice but the egg was barely cooked and the presentation of it wasn't great, it looked like slop on a plate. Had the chicken for main which was super tasty. The lemon posset as pre dessert was very lemony and then the banana bread and cheese board was very tasty. Finished off beautifully with fantastic coffee and mini cakes.

Good food taste was amazing, portion size could do with some improvement on the main course,service was second to non, would recommend anyone to give it a try, :-D

There was a little confusion regarding the menu offered on arrival. We had purchased a deal which should have included the A la Carte Menu but initially we were only presented with a shorter Table d'hote. However this was swiftly rectified.We enjoyed olives and seasoned nuts with our aperitifs, ordered our meal and then sat in the conservatory for a very impressive lunch. Our deal included hot canapes, freshly baked sour dough bread and then fab starters - Scallops with pork belly, crisp apple julienne and roasted hazelnut plus for my husband the Rabbit Tortellini. Both beautifully presented and seasoned. ..very generous portions.I choose the Rose Veal and my husband the Lamb....again exquisite presentation, cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious.We then ordered dessert, and whilst they were being prepared we were presented with a refreshingly citrus Lemon Posset pre-dessert.Then, the ultimate star of the meal....my husband had the Hot Orange Soufflé with milk chocolate and Pepper icecream. Just sublime!I also thoroughly enjoyed my Vanilla Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Sorbet, poached rhubarb and Rhubarb crisps. So well balanced and refreshing.We chose wines by the glass to go with each course...they offer a good selection by the glass and reasonably priced.Our waitress, Victoria, was wonderful. Attentive and friendly ..... just the right balance, with a relaxed but professional manner. The other waiter was equally efficient and friendly...sorry we didn't get your name.We enjoyed the whole experience and would wholeheartedly recommend lunch at Forelles.We have already recommended to 14 people and our son has booked in for lunch in May. We will be returning very soon !

Delightful friendly staff served up a succession of dishes which surpassed all expectations. My favourite was the salmon and lobster ravioli in a sublime lobster bisque but all courses, and the smoked haddock amuse bouche, were truly excellent. More than equal to anything I have had in London.

....some front of house issues! Arrived a little early having been told we could have a drink before a 7pm start! Nobody in evidence to greet us.We sat in the slightly dreary and tired lounge area for a full ten minutes and no one came near us! Then we moved to the Reception area and watched a lady who we later discovered to be the owner check someone in....still no acknowledgement of our presence. The only seats in the bar area are of the modern high stool and we prefer a little more civilised comfort than that!Eventually we went to the bar and were seated in the restaurant. We were the only diners on the night and were looked after by a couple of willing but fairly amateur Latvian staff.The food that came out of the kitchen was simply excellent, inventive, imaginatively presented and had great taste intensity.This level of cuisine deserves better support front of house. Incidentally when I'm parting with £110 for our supper I do not expect coke carrying youths walking through the restaurant to sit outside!!Nobody came near us after our desserts ....and we had to walk out to the bar! If this is the general standard of the hotel beyond the kitchen, I'm not sure they deserve a chef of Andrew Birch's skill level!

I had two hours with the chef, Andrew, along with my friend, who had bought this gift for my 70th birthday. The two of us had a fabulous afternoon with Andrew who showed us some very tasty sauces to serve with fish and shell fish. I felt I was on Saturday Kitchen, as we were able to taste every thing Andrew produced. The hall is in a beautiful part of Shropshire with a spa and excellent food. We will certainly be going for a spa day and hopefully lunch.Thank you Andrew for an interesting afternoon, we will certainly be trying out your sauces.