Graduates Restaurant in Allerdale

Thank you so much for making our meal for our 40th wedding anniversary with our friends so memorable. The standard of food was superb and presentation exceptional, this was down to the dedication of the team in the kitchen and their mentors . The service we received from the young man (clover) was outstanding and he should be rightly proud as the rest of the serving team and mentors should be. £21 yes £21 for a three course restaurant meal and expirience. When we are next up this way on holiday we shall most definately be booking a lunch and will recommend to our family and friends. Finally a big thankyou for the marvellous cake which you presented to us. It was delicious and again a reflection of the superb team you have at the college including the your booking collegue. So once again thank you ALL Dave and Lin

Great food served for us at lunchtime. Pre-booked, and able to manage GF options. Portion size excellent, well served. All food cooked and served by the students - high standards maintained.

Christmas dinner here was fab. Service is excellent. All the courses we had were very tasty & served at a good pace without being rushed

We visited on the 1st service of the new term & the food & service was excellent, so good we went back a week or so later for the same again. I had the risotto for starter, followed by the chicken for my main both were lovely, but the dessert of syrup sponge pudding with creme anglaise was absolutely gorgeous!

4 of us went for the Xmas carvery (3 course) the starter were Parsnip soup, lovely, Ham Hock Terrine, tasty, and prawn cocktail ample prawns and sauce. Two meat roast, Turkey and Beef, Yorkshire puds, pigs in blankets, stuffing, cranberry sauce, bread sauce, creamed and roast potatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, red cabbage, all tasted great and well cooked. Desserts were xmas pudding, chocolate and orange cheesecake & sherry trifle, cheesecake and trifle delicious. The students do a great job catering for these events, so worth giving them a chance to show what they can do.

Cannot recommend the Graduates enough. We visited here for our works Christmas party and were highly impressed. The food was fantastic, excellent service and such a bargain at the prices set :) We will be back!

Food & service was very good. As this was an early service for some new students, we got a great offer £10 for 3 course meal. The risotto starter was excellent, as was the chicken main. I wish I had had the sponge pudding for dessert, managed to get a taste & it was fab

My wife and I enjoyed a brilliant three course meal. Our son is on the level 2 course and it was a proud parent moment. The food was fantastic and at £10 for 3 courses what a steal. We would have been happy to pay twice what we did £37.50 for both of us with a bottle of wine and coffees well worth a visit.

Yet another wonderful meal. Food delicious presented well. Great service from booking prior to day to leaving after meal. A+++ Our party included toddlers who had allergies ...(mentioned when making booking) Wow the care and attention given was wonderful.... over and beyond expectation. Thanks to you all at Graduates for everything

We dined here on Wednesday and had the 3 course lunch which was Vegetable Soup or Salmon Terrine which were both delicious. followed by 2 roast carvery (Beef & Turkey) with Yorkshire pudds, Cranberry, Bread and Horseradish sauce. Vegetables were Red cabbage, Brussels, carrots, parsnips, roast potatoes (which were to die for) and mash and gravy. Puddings were Xmas pudding with rum sauce or White Chocolate Baileys Cheesecake. All made by the students of the college and front of house manned by them too. I can honestly say they done themselves proud. Price was reasonable and we would certainly go again. Just unfortunate there wasn't more in as only 7 diners on that day. Well done all the boys and girls.

Fantastic family meal could not fault it at all a wide range to choose from the best three course meal.

Been here for dinner with friends. Really good, I was impressed. Restaurant quality. We had venison, trout, monk fish, guinea fowl, parfait, chocolate pudding...all delicious. I will definetly go again.

Took six friends for a meal. Everyone was amazed at the quality and range of the food served. All the staff were excellent in service and attentiveness. All said they will be back again when they are in the area and wish they had somewhere like Graduates in there own area. 10 out of 10 for everything

Went here for Xmas lunch.first time we had been won't be last.everything was lovely,the young staff were very friendly food fab.you have to book it is very popular.

Lovely 3 course Christmas Fayre menu. The food was excellent, service top notch, & the staff were lovely

A group of us were at Graduates restaurant tonight for out work Christmas meal. The food was outstanding, and the service attentive. Excellent value for money. Three courses for £13.95. Would highly recommend.

We had an excellent meal today. All made by the students and served by them. But at no time did we feel that the food or service was copromised by them being students. Well done we will certainly book again.

Graduados estudiantes Restaurante es donde el catering en la práctica sus habilidades recientemente Lagos colegio real de los clientes aprendidas en. Cambian el menú cada mes. Tratamos de ir una vez al mes y es realmente emocionante ver a los estudiantes crecer en confianza. El menú normalmente tiene algo así como un par de entrantes, tres platos principales y tres pudines; (más cerca de navidad hacen un asador muy populares). El vino y la cerveza menú es lo mismo a lo largo del año, pero muy bueno. El restaurante no jugar seguro, y si quieres hablar con los estudiantes, te das cuenta de que a lo largo del mes probablemente probar varias formas en que el particular para cocinar platos en el menú. El personal docente son muy atentos y bueno también - y hay un gran ambiente. Y los precios son realmente bajos, supongo que apenas pagar por la ingredientes; y por supuesto, también están ayudando a los estudiantes, especialmente si hablar con ellos. El único inconveniente es que sólo abre en las noches seleccionadas, y sólo en termtime pero entiendo que tienen la esperanza de abrir dos tardes a la semana a partir de septiembre de 2017. A la hora del almuerzo, abren una semana pero aún no nos hemos probado este. Mientras tanto, no entiendo por qué no hay colas alrededor de la manzana.

Otra fabulosa cena en este restaurante. La experiencia fue muy buena, el servicio, el ambiente, menú, etc. La comida era deliciosa y bien cocinada, el único problema era tratar de elegir qué tienen, ya que había algunas opciones tentadoras. Yo tenía un poco de un compromiso con mi marido, teníamos 2 diferentes entradas y 2 platos principales diferentes, así que pudimos probar 4 platos, que recomiendo. Espero regresar en septiembre, cuando el nuevo plazo comienza

No tenía idea de qué esperar en nuestra primera visita a los graduados la última noche. ¡Guau! Menú genial, de primera categoría de cocina y un gran servicio a un precio razonable. Gracias a todos los chefs de prácticas para los platos que sirven técnicamente difícil, la presentación moderna y el cuidado y la atención con los ingredientes. Nos pasamos una noche maravillosa en un entorno muy agradable.

7 de nosotros fuimos para la cena que era realmente bueno. La tarta de cebolla para entrante era absolutamente precioso! Buena, pero necesitaba pato principal un poco más de salsa. Tabla de Quesos con galletas caseras era agradable. El personal es profesional y el servicio es bueno. Un pequeño restaurante, y volveremos

Hemos estado comiendo en graduados por bastantes años y no creer la suerte que un menú imaginativo cambiando mensuales que eclipsa a muchos un restaurante cuatro estrellas. Esta semana tuvimos un arranque de cannon de cordero seguido de tarta juegos y pousin respectivamente. Pasado comidas han incluido crab linguini - confit de pato y una increíble tome en huevo florentino con huevo frito pato profunda. Selección limitada de vinos pero bien elegida. Los estudiantes son una alegría hemos vimos crecer de ellos frente a primeros años nervioso confía de la casa y talentosos chefs. Este es un elegante restaurante donde los costos están ridículamente bajas, pero la comida y las bebidas son productos Lagos Distilery licores en £2. 50 una medida de blanco y cuando no te napery última tienen su mesa arrugado después de su plato principal. Venga en el almuerzo de tres platos con vino por 22 libras y creo que estaría encantado de pagar el doble.

Mi primera visita a este restaurante, me impresionó tanto que estoy planeando volver. El nivel de servicio, teniendo en cuenta que es un colegio restaurante era genial. El personal era muy educado y atento, nada era demasiado problema para ellos.

The prices are relatively low and the portions are almost nouvelle cuisine size. However the atmosphere is all about training students in the college's cookery school. The service is therefore sometimes a bit hit and miss - eaten there three times so far and have been disappointed every time that the house wines,when I ask what they are find them grasping for the wine list to read what I could read.The menu is always limited but the food has always been excellent.

This was our first visit to the Graduates restaurant for a lunch with friends.The service provided by the staff was superb. All of them were attentive, polite whilst at the same time being relaxed and very friendly. The food was excellent and fantastic value for money.As it is Christmas this was our second meal out. Our first at a starred local hotel came nowhere near to the Graduates in respect of food,service and ambience.Well done!We will be back!

We booked for the carvery which was excellent. 3 course meal was such good value. The restaurant was nicely decorated & the students were lovely & friendly. Red cabbage & dauphinois potatoes were fab, although everything was really nice

I booked as a birthday treat for my cousin. The restaurant was set out beautifully, the staff were attentive, prices unbelievably low. It was early November and when I booked they didn't mention it was Christmas Dinners only. The Carvery looked fantastic, My cousin had hot salmon starter which she pronouced fantastic. I had the veggie option. I was disappointed, root vegetable soup, followed by root vegetable crumble accompanied by vegetables was not really what I was expecting, no protein but at least 10 portions of veg that day. Cousin had the Christmas dinner and enjoyed it. We both had a lovely pudding. I'd heard such good reports and will go back but to say the veggie option was uninspired is being kind.

Wonderful evening.....from the warmth of welcome, the restaurant decor, the service and friendliness of all serving us and the excellence of the food .(Christmas Cavery). worthy of any restaurant. All for a very modest cost.Well done to allWill definitely be back

We visit once or twice a year; this week we had Christmas Dinner and it was fantastic. The food was great, vegi option was superb, timing of the courses - spot on, service was excellent. A lovely start to the festive season.

We love going to this place and even though we don't visit that often it is always great when we do. Living in Workington it is hard to find a 'fine dining ' restaurant but graduates defiantly is and is also affordable.

Came here for a family members birthday and it was wonderful! We had two children with us and they brought the deserts out with candles etc for them- they felt so special! Food was delicious! Highly recommend!!

Really good experience. Great service, good food & nice place. Difficult choices on the menu, as all sounded good. Excellent value! Only small criticism was on cheese & biscuits, homemade biscuits were a little thick, but on the whole was fab. We will definitely be back

Tonight myself and husband had amazing meals at graduates restaurant, from my the hot smoked duck starter celeriac and pickled walnut dressing to sea bass with flowering sprouts and lemon hollandaise main course and then chocolate chestnut torte with pistachio ice cream and my husbands meals was excellent too moules Mariniere ,smoked lamb leg with barotti beans and local cheese and biscuits . I couldn't fault anything the food was delicious and the service very good. It's well worth a visit. Open Wednesday lunchtimes and Thursday evenings. I'll definitely be going again.

Tonight myself and party had amazing meals at graduates restaurant, from the smoked duck starter,to sea bass main course and then chocolate hazelnut torte. I couldn't fault anything the food was delicious and the service very good. It's well worth a visit. Open Wednesday lunchtimes and Thursday evenings. I'll definitely be going again.

The restaurant, being located within the College campus, is run solely by students of the College. I have been a good few times now and I would go back again and again. The food is incredible, simply put some of the best food that I have eaten and presented extremely professionally, really really cheap - you cannot eat this well anywhere else in Cumbria!The Graduates restaurant is a real credit to the College and the students that work there - recently bagging themselves a AA Rosette. Be back soon.

Just had the Xmas Carvery at this Restaurant, one of the best Xmas lunches we have ever had, the standard and quality was superb, all the staff where lovely, it augers well for are future chefs

We went to celebrate a colleague leaving work to have a baby.The menu had changed slightly and you could add extras.Its was OUTSTANDING, we all something different, and all thoroughly enjoyed our starters ... mains ... and Home Made IcereamTop marks, once again, to the staff and students

Thia establishment is run by students of the catering area of this college, who are learning the fundamentals of mainstream service.The experience was excellent, the standard of presentation and quality of the food dished up for twelve different persons was first class, an the experience gained by the students along with the standard was a credit to all, cannot wait for the next time they offer this to the public, and to top it all the drinks were served at competitive prices, Strongly recommend for persons to support the future chefs of the area.

This is the 3rd time we have dined at Graduates, we are both fussy eaters. The food is delicious and this time students went the "extra mile" in our opinion. The menu which is fabulous was proving a little tricky to order from as there was no soup starter the evening we attended, chef's were notified and rather than one of us go without or order a starter that may not be enjoyed, they provided a gorgeous pea soup with fantastic home made bread. The mousse dessert was heavenly. Service from front of house was outstanding, will definitely be going again and before these amazing budding chefs break for summer.

In my opinion the best food you can get in West Cumbria. This is a real hidden gem. And you are supporting the next generation of chefs, hoteliers and restaurateurs. Just ate at an awards function, prosciutto wrapped in filo, parmesan lemon chicken and amazing home made bread. The rhubarb galette was delightful. Really well considered, well executed menu. Staff and students as professional as always.

Had lunch at graduates today - fantastic food and impeccable service - better than some Michelin restaurants - will be back again and again - try it out you won't be disappointed

Once again I have been fortunate enough to dine at Gratuates. The food is always of the highest quality, especially the desserts which were amazing!

I've been here before and reviewed it on trip advisor too. Went for Christmas lunch again, the Smoked Salmon starter, smoked on site, was excellent. Roast Turkey and all the trimmings good and Christmas Pud, with Carrot (I think) was light after a big meal. The best meal in Workington bar none.

Great to experience such high standards in a Training environment. The smoked salmon starter was excellent, with a very delicate honey flavoured dressing. Roast was well executed followed by festive desert. For the price it's a no brainier-try it soon

I went for the Christmas dinner special and it was fabulous! 3 courses for a bargain! I could eat it all again, the christmas dinner especially- who doesn't like roast potatoes!!! Definitely worth a look in, a credit to the college!

This restaurant is a must for all serious foodies. Elegant and understated - The students are being trained in silver service and fine dining - The food would be a credit to many of the highly priced restaurants in the Southern Lakes.Two of us had the amazing Carpaccio of Beef the others - Fish Goujons and Smoked duck respectively - followed by Guinea Fowl - Stuffed Pork Fillet and Beef Bourginion -The desserts were a little disappointing - but what the heck at £15 ahead plus £10 for a bottle of wine- this was an mazing experience. Leaving a tip was a pleasure and not just out of habit. The Tutor (Maitre 'di was delightfully supportive of her students and the students attentive and utterly professional.

Fantastic food at even better prices. Great menu choices, all individually priced so you can eat one course or three. What ever you choose will be beautifully cooked by students in the kitchen then served to your table by other courteous and atentative students. A great eating out experience and can be enjoyed along with a glass of wine.

If you ever happen to be in west Cumbria, you must visit the Graduates restaurant at the Lakes College, Lillyhall (between Whitehaven and Workington) – it is an absolute gem. Run by the college and staffed entirely by students, the restaurant is light, airy and spacious. The tables, all beautifully set, are sufficiently spaced out so that you don't have to listen to the conversations of other diners and the décor is simple but very tasteful. The menu is not extensive but nevertheless there is something for everyone, and the prices are extremely reasonable – between £2 and £5 for a starter, £4 to £7 for a main course and £3 to £5 for desserts. Tea and coffee is just £1.The food itself was delicious – everything is freshly made and cooked and the portions, which are beautifully served, are just the right size. And the staff are extremely professional and attentive without being intrusive.All in all, the whole experience was a delight and I will certainly be making a return visit very soon.

This is perhaps West Cumbria's best kept secret. Went the the restaurant at Lakes College again this week this really is top restaurant quality food at cracking prices. Cooked by Students (you can watch them in the Kitchen via a large TV screen) the food is excellent, served by students you have to try this place. I had an excellent smoked duck starter, followed by a really rich Beef stew, with buttery mash and a great bread and butter pudding. I think it's open Wednesday Lunchtime, Thursday Nights and Friday lunch, call the College to book a table (01946) 898300, you won't be disappointed.

Excellent Christmas lunch prepared and served by students at Lakes College. Went with five colleagues, starters were excellent, main meal served carvery style, the turkey was really moist, and just managed to squeeze in some Christmas pud. Really good.