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4.9

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Nº 119 in 1203 in Northumberland

Nº 3 of 20 Other european cuisines in Northumberland

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We ate here last night for my birthday. We’re staying in Northumberland for a week and had been recommended. I am vegan and often feel I get short changed compared to my carnivore husband. But not here! The food was delicious. Tasty and beautifully served. Also being a couple of meters from the kitchen was fascinating and made it even more special. The staff are attentive, very professional but also friendly. I loved how everyone got involved coming over to bring dishes out.

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Vegigal . 2024-11-07

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Visited with my sister and tried the Express Menu. Food was delicious and staff extremely friendly and helpful. Fabulous lunch.

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Gail M . 2024-11-01

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Have been fortunate enough to visit Hjem on 2 separate occasions and both were equally superb. Both times we stayed over, the first in a small/basic double room about the restaurant, and second time in one of the fantastic lodges over the road. The lodge in particular was excellent with a great selection of complimentary treats provided. The bar in the restaurant is very welcoming with a great selection of drink options available. Dinner on both occasions has been superb, as good as I've ever eaten. Service is wonderful, with real care and attention shown but never feeling too formal/stuffy. Every member of staff really cares about the service with the chef and team even serving dishes and speaking to the customers. The wine pairing is excellent value and really adds to the experience. Breakfast is fantastic with a great Scandi style spread - a lovely change to typical British fayre. We would definitely return again and look forward to doing so.

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Christopher Dixon . 2024-10-05

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We booked for a family meal and stayed in one of the cottages over the road from the hotel. We had the 14 course tasting menu and it was so delicious and beautifully presented. The chefs were on hand to finish off their dishes nearby us and waiters described the dishes to us. It was fabulous in every conceivable way. We also had the wine pairing and this too was wonderful. We also loved the crockery made in a nearby pottery. Well done to all.

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Ethelberga H . 2024-09-30

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The food and the service were first rate, from beginning to end. Each member of staff were knowledgeable and engaging. Each course was as good as the next. We particularly enjoyed the squid, the pigeon and the petit fours. We would no hesitation in recommending a visit.

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BainFam41 . 2024-09-20

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We dined and stayed over at Hjem for our wedding anniversary, from walking through the door we were made to feel so welcome. The dinning experience is nothing short of outstanding, the open kitchen concept is so entertaining. It was mesmerising watching them, it was like a well choreographed dance. We didn’t plan to have the wine flight as we hadn’t had a great experience at another restaurant but after talking to James we trusted him immediately and went with the wine on offer and we were so glad we did. We loved that we weren’t given a menu we felt like we were on a journey of discovery. The staff are so knowledgeable and enthusiastic a true asset to the business. Our breakfast was also beautiful it was so relaxed but you could tell there had been so much thought put into it to make it feel that way. Hjem is a real gem in the Northumbrian countryside we’ll definitely be back.

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Julie F . 2024-09-19

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Fantastic evening for my birthday. Go hungry, there are many delicious courses. The service was fantastic and I’d definitely recommend to others.

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K C . 2024-09-05

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A beautiful one in a lifetime dining experience. Everything was perfect! The waiter was extremely friendly and informative - we learnt so much from him. Had the taster menu paired with the non-alcohol drinks, which was magical. Very impressed with the non-alcoholic amaretto! The food was delightful - couldn't fault it at all. Hjem is also very accommodating to food preferences. It truly was a magical once in a lifetime experience - fine dining at its best.

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Em . 2024-09-01

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Hmmm for overall 750 pounds for two! (including the lodge stay with breakfast and no wine pairing) I just expected more…. It’s a tasty and fun dinner (good service, nice vibe), a nice pre served (sitting on the table before we came) breakfast. The rest is just a B&B experience with not very smiley staff in the morning. I would advise against staying overnight. If you want to give it a try come just for dinner, the rest is personally not worth the money. (3 stars due to the overnight stay)

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A K . 2024-08-31

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My wife and I had the vegan tasting menu with the soft drink pairing today and it was incredible. Highly recommended meal for a special occasion and in we felt that the vegan menu was equally well thought out and delicious when compared to the standard menu. Juice pairing was also delicious and worth experiencing

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TawNicholson . 2024-08-10

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An exceptional restaurant and dining experience

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Christian Gardner . 2024-08-02

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Lovely place. Second time we have been. For a taster menu we had too much. Almost every dish was delicious (only one iffy for me contained artichoke which I do not like). Expensive but couldn't fault food and service.

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Joan Szczypka . 2024-06-26

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The meal was a complete delight. Food wonderful, staff charming and not over attentive, kitchen calm and efficient. The wine flight was well considered and the soft drink flight very interesting and delicious.

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J S . 2024-06-18

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Amazing food as always and love to see the chefs working and coming to the tables 👍🏼 We really enjoyed our lunch and each course became our favourite 🥂 Absolutely loved the roe deer taco and scallop dish and the mackerel too they were favourites but every course looked and tasted beautiful 🥰 Loved the cocktail - so fresh and the birthday cake too was a lovely touch 💖

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Nicola R . 2024-06-15

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Restaurant Hjem has always been a culinary Michelin star experience - this was our 3rd time visiting with friends and we’re def not regular fine dining people. If there’s one place we’d recommend a dining experience, it’ll be here. The whole meal is a journey, and for internationals like us, we thought when it came to good food, flavor and spice we knew it well - but this was an entire experience on its own. It’s a visual and tasting experience, as the dish is explained to you + the food enters your mouth, our perception on food changed and we were just glad to be there. Watching the team work really adds to the experience and is something we’ve only seen on tv. The customer service is top level. It’s a 15 course menu and yes, it’s enough to fill you up (even if you don’t fill yourself up with the generous alcohol pairing option). There’s free parking on site and they have lodging too. Highly recommended 💯

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Mark Stothard . 2024-06-09

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A truly top class restaurant. Delicious food but at a price

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Peter Gray . 2024-05-10

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Outstanding. Just book a table and go there. Everything was immense. Awesome. Insufficient superlatives exist to describe the experience.

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Jane Pearson . 2024-05-04

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Wow! The most amazing food we have ever had. Service was excellent, all staff went above and beyond. Their knowledge of the menu and wines was outstanding. We started with amazing snacks. Followed by some of the most delicious food we have ever tasted, all of us agreed that the experience was unbelievable and would thoroughly recommend!

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sbunting28 . 2024-04-28

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We have experienced many tasting menus in Michelin and non Michelin restaurants and this has to be one of the best. It also a little bit ‘different’ which is a good thing. Attention to detail, variety of food across the courses, the attentive and clearly knowledgeable staff all add up to a great event. And it is designed to be an ‘event….’

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Paul P . 2024-04-21

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A meal I won’t forget for a long time, and service to match. Set is a beautifully relaxed, intimate dining room with open kitchen, all senses are tingling from start to finish! Every dish was well balanced and interesting, with an amazing list of produce used. I loved the style of the menu, with lots of courses being one or two bites, giving you the opportunity to taste more unusual things. My mouth is watering, reliving the experience! We didn’t go for the matched drinks, but the wines and cocktails we had were all excellent, with recommendations being spot on. I loved seeing the way the kitchen operated, calm and well organised precision. Brilliant music in the dining room provided a great atmosphere and buzz, and the service was very attentive without being at all overbearing. A very nice touch was chef visiting each table throughout the service, a real treat. We finished our lunch with drinks in the cosy bar next door. It would be a great spot for anyone staying in the hotel, which unfortunately we weren’t, this time. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The trip to the restaurant was really easy by train and taxi, with the restaurant organising the return journey. I got all of the details, including taxi numbers, on the restaurant website. I’d highly recommend Hjem, and can’t wait to go again!

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jeni24g . 2024-04-11

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Absolutely stand out cooking worth more than the one star they’ve currently got. The snacks at the beginning of the meal were mind blowing. You can feel the passion and effort in this restaurant and everything about the place is just lovely. Breakfast gorgeous. The young team trained so well and so full of enthusiasm. Even the playlist is cool in an inclusive, fun but personal way. The sommelier has built a brilliant, interesting wine list at very good value for this quality. The lodge we stayed in was lovely and super comfy bed. The all inclusive mini bar a little extra touch of thoughtfulness that adds to feeling special. All but the most die hard meat and two vegers would love it here. Well well worth the trip. Just be warned it could ruin going anywhere else as it’s hard to bump back to reality after an idyllic trip to Wall.

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Micherru . 2024-04-01

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Five stars is not enough. Amazing food, wonderful service, beautiful accommodation. The whole thing was superb and worth every penny. We'll be back.

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Colin Buckle . 2024-03-31

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This was our 4th visit to Hjem. We live just outside London so it’s quite a drive! This restaurant in my opinion serves the best food in the UK…. but it’s more than the food. Every member of staff is delightful, knowledgeable and hard working. Many have been here for several years. Our meal on Thursday evening was the best yet. Creative, delicious and memorable. Thank you Hjem!

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Fiona Little . 2024-03-30

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Restaurant Hjem is located in the small village of Wall in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. Hjem (pronounced "yem") is both a Northumbrian and Scandinavian word for "home", making it an apt name for the restaurant which sees the very best produce of Northumberland come together with Scandinavian values and cooking techniques. ​ Tucked away within the popular pub, The Hadrian at Wall, the 24-seat restaurant, which boasts a stunning open kitchen, brings the flavours and style of Scandinavia to the Tyne Valley with an ambitious tasting menu."

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Chand Ali . 2024-03-28

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Absolutely amazing - one of those culinary experiences you remember for years to come. The service was as outstanding as the food - one of the very top restaurants we have eaten at.

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Geoff S . 2024-03-10

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Healthy food and good restaurant

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Kabeer Kabeer Hussain . 2024-03-05

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Great food and great atmosphere!

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Kaine Lidster . 2024-02-24

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Super special birthday meal. Loved it.

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Kiel Petersen . 2024-02-19

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Exciting tasting menu but too many so not fully savouring each as deserved

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Flossie 1947 . 2024-02-11

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An absolute magic! It's a theatre of image, smell and taste. Accompanied by amazing staff to tell you the story along side. Had the best time.

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Nasrin Shakoori . 2024-02-08

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Overpriced but that's only my opinion, try yourself to decide.

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Nick . 2024-01-25

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Amazing incredible food but don’t go if you are hungry!! Each to their own of course and hats off to their understanding of produce but…..we had a burger later, we were starving!!

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Martin Planes . 2024-01-18

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Thank you Ally, Alex and the team for the best NYE ever. I have never eaten like that before and it will be a dream to eat here again. I’m living for that day! An unforgettable experience in a beautiful part of the country with an exceptionally skilled and friendly team. Cannot stop raving about this place enough!

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Verity King . 2024-01-09

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Outstanding experience. Definitely a restaurant not to be missed if you love food.

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Paula Heaney . 2024-01-04

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Exceptional food and lovely service in a beautiful setting. The set menu had interesting delicious courses, staff were extremely knowledgeable and wine suggestions were delicious and unexpected.

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Alison C . 2023-12-30

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Wonderful evening. Food was so good. Atmosphere brilliant and the team so lovely. We had tricky dietary requirements and they nailed it!

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Katherine B . 2023-11-25

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We visited 2 years ago as a couple and I wanted to celebrate a big birthday by bringing my son and partner too. We got just the best table! Right in front of the kitchen so we could marvel at the concentration and skill of the chefs. We all enjoyed the theatre and choreography of the service. Every bite was delicious, as it was last time. We felt the cost of wine pairing for four was a bit scary so chose from the (huge) wine list ourselves and were happy with that. It was a wonderful shared experience we will all remember for ever. We live quite nearby so we will probably be back when we have saved up a bit!!

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revsandiebarton . 2023-11-08

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Unreal. Very creative. Rooms nice enough, but the food and drink out of this world good.

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jtdo501 . 2023-11-05

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Always excited to visit another Michelin restaurant. This one was no exception. Greeted by friendly staff and showed to a lovely bar area with a real fire 🔥 bliss!! A great start. Lovely drinks menu. The dining room directly overlooks the kitchen area which is always a bonus. Very competent, seamless supply of the most amazing food came from the pass. Wine flight was interesting. A couple I wasn't keen on but to be honest just great to try anyway. A fabulous evening, fabulous food, fabulous staff. In fact, we stayed in our campervan in the car park and they asked us if we wanted breakfast!! First Class. It's a must to visit 😀

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ClareLeyburn . 2023-10-28

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Lovely drinks selection and staff are very friendly.

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Jennifer Jones . 2023-10-18

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We had a fabulous meal at Hjem. Everything about the experience was perfect, and we can't wait to go back.

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Adam Beardmore . 2023-10-14

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Fantastic food, lovely staff. The lounge/bar area needs refurbishing. Some people I know would prefer to be given a copy of the menu before the meal and not at the end if they prefer to choose their own wines to match up with the food. We were told dinner was at 7.0pm and were in the bar area before 6.30 pm for pre dinner drinks but didn't get our first bite to eat until 7.35pm.

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Berenice Barnes . 2023-10-02

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Alex and his team produce a gastronomic event never to be forgotten. 15 courses none too heavy all coourful with unexpected tastes and textures. We took thecwine flight. Extraordinary wines which we did not know but which paired impeccably. Not cheap but for a once in a lifetime experience with happy memories go do it. You will not be disappointed.

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andrewgG3269AQ . 2023-09-30

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From start to finish the 14 different dishes were outstanding. They provided variety, creativity, and most importantly they were very flavoursome. The wine pairings were interesting and a complement to the food. A thoroughly enjoyable dining experience.

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28richardg . 2023-09-26

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We were greeted by our hosts in a professional and friendly way. The atmosphere was lovely , friendly and courteous, but not snooty. This set the tone. Our room was clean and comfy with lovely hot bath water , lovely toiletries and nice coffee machine. The cold continental breakfast was delicious and different. Our tasting menu was a joy as were the restaurant and staff . All knowledgable and clearly very proud of their restaurant . We did meet Aly and Alex ( who were both lovely) but they were not at the evening service. It was not noisy ( some careful discrete soundproofing seems to have been done). The chefs worked like a quiet orchestral team in front of us assembling each course before our eyes . They each delivered courses to us and described them . They were all interesting and interested and everything was as we would expect- as was the delicious and varied menu. We did not have the wine pairing as it’s not our thing and bumps up the cost a lot. We did feel the menu and b&b ( for two) were about the right cost for a Michelin star restaurant and special treat that we both thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you all :-)

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Jpgpvg . 2023-09-21

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Incredible food, amazing service, so proud to have a restaurant of this standard in the heart of Northumberland.

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Max Henderson . 2023-09-17

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We had high expectations for this place and we were not disappointed. The first star is definitely deserved and I hope they get another soon. The tasting menu with accompanying wine was astonishing. Service was efficient, but friendly and relaxed with sommeliers who had done their research and came up with some interesting facts (and indeed wines), which I always enjoy. A particular hit was the Swedish ice cider which went with the three-stage dessert very well indeed. The numerous smaller starters got things off to an amazing start with the lobster croissant being my personal favourite. If I had any criticism it would be that there wasn’t enough bread offered. A loaf of restaurant-made sourdough was indeed one of the courses (complete with introduction to their starter, which I enjoyed as a bread geek), but there wasn’t quite enough to soak up the copious accompanying booze. Perhaps another of those mini-loaves would have been perfect. That said, I loved all the local produce in particular the grouse main course. Would definitely like to go back at some point!

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SW19Traveller . 2023-09-17

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We booked this restaurant for our anniversary and also decided to stay at the hotel. We knew what to expect with regards to everyone being seated and served at the same time but it still felt a bit regimented, although I appreciate this is probably to assist the chefs. We had a lovely table and we could see the chefs working which was interesting. To start you are served several very small courses, usually one bite, but after a while I got a bit sick of these offerings! The rest of the food was nice but be warned there are a lot of courses and we were there 3.5hrs! We also did the wine flight which was very nice. We just weren’t blown away like some of the other Michelin star restaurants we have visited and in some respect I felt a little disappointed Hjem didn’t live up to the hype! The staff were very good in both the bar and restaurant and are a credit. The hotel room was clean but basic and we expected a much better standard, I do feel this was reflected in the price of the room but it’s just added to taking the shine off things. A nice meal but we won’t be back I’m afraid. We feel glad we have been able to tick it off our list but it’s not quite there with the wow factor which is a shame.

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MrsS0909 . 2023-09-06

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Superb food (taster menu) served by knowledgeable attentive waiters. The kitchen is visible to the diners and we really enjoyed the theatre of the evening. The accommodation was small but very comfortable. A fantastic and memorable experience- highly recommended

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JohnDavies100 . 2023-08-27

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We had high hopes and were not disappointed. Wonderful inventive food, modern funky vibe with excellent service.

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Rebecca Coldicott . 2023-08-26

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Absolutely wonderful food and service and the surprise breakfast was a delicious start to the next day.

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Trail141190 . 2023-08-24

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One of the most interesting places in Northumberland - well worth a visit. It is also possible to stay over and make a night of it - and I would recommend to do that if only to attempt their take on a Norwegian breakfast. Nutty in all senses of the word. In the dining room for dinner - fabulous food and wine. Very atmospheric and a great mix of different sized tables. Service all starts at the same time and is perfectly coordinated. Great spectacle. The food, of course, is what you will be there for and it is everything they all say it is. Sad to be going hjem again after, but we will be back.

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Frank S . 2023-08-23

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This place is amazing. We had the tasting menu adapted for vegetarians and it is one of the best meals we have ever had. Each plate was creative, beautiful and delicious. The team more than deserve their Michelin star as each bite was perfect. The drinks menu was well curated and the service found the perfect balance of friendly, knowledgeable and present without being too much. We stayed over at the hotel, the rooms were fine and we would happily stay again if we eat here in future. The breakfast was another delightful experience and absolutely delicious.

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Jennifer S . 2023-08-17

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This place is amazing. We had the tasting menu adapted for vegetarians and it is one of the best meals we have ever had. Each plate was creative, beautiful and delicious. The team more than deserve their Michelin star as each bite was perfect. The drinks menu was well curated and the service found the perfect balance of friendly, knowledgeable and present without being too much. We stayed over at the hotel, the rooms were fine and we would happily stay again if we eat here in future. The breakfast was another delightful experience and absolutely delicious.

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Snoops30 . 2023-08-17

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Fantastic food, staff and accommodation

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Darren Longhorn . 2023-08-10

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Pure heaven ! From food to service, everything was stunning ! The chef is so creative, we loved absolutely all the dishes!

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Bettina Mankowski . 2023-08-07

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Food truly outstanding. Only negatives were being charged £20 for 2 filter coffees and the head chef (owner) not acknowledging customers ( apart from Steve Cram) a “good evening”, a nod or a smile would have been nice.

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Niall Whyte . 2023-08-07

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Not sure where to start, maybe at the beginning, I booked our table and paid (in full) two months earlier for a table for a special occasion. We arrived a little earlier expecting to be taken for an aperitif then taken to our table at the time we had booked. To our amazement it was only once everyone else had arrived (bar full) that over an hour later we were escorted to our table and served our first taster. It really felt like going for a school meal, sitting in a bland canteen, everyone being escorted into the restaurant at the same time and all served each course simultaneously. I understand this is easier for the staff a gradual influx of people, less pressure, but if you book the first table time you will be waiting the longest to be sat at your table. I saw previous comments about the noise, it is very loud, if you have a hearing loss (mine is usually manageable) the wooden floors, open plan arrangement, music speakers the noise just bounced around , customers all talking, is a battle that I personally had to give up on, I couldn’t even hear the explanations of our food or have a conversation with others at the table. Voices raised to be heard over the music and the other diners/waiters who were giving their explanations at other tables (it was like a vicious circle as everyone raises their voices to be heard). So we sat and over the two and a half hours (minus the time in the bar) the food arrived, seated in the most uncomfortable chairs. My back didn’t appreciate the Scandinavian cafe chairs. We had the wine flight and the wines matched the food well, nobody in our group particularly cared for the dessert wine. It was not to our taste. There were a few dishes that were an explosion of taste/senses and memorable, the chicken liver and Madeira was exceptional, crab, kohlrabi and mustard and broadbeans and buttermilk need a mention. I struggle with HJEM the food was excellent but not being able to hear because of the acoustics, I missed ‘the theatre’ of having food and wine explained (which is half the fun) and was unable to hear conversation at our own table.

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10claret44 . 2023-08-05

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A fantastic experience to celebrate my birthday. Food , service and general ethos of all staff was exceptional . As a large electric wheelchair user it was fully accessible and the attitude was fantastic . Many places could learn from this. A memorable experience so thanks Alec , Ally and all the staff thanks again for making me part of the experience rather than an outsider. Nothing too much trouble and can I say again the food was fantastic .

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Gerry S . 2023-07-24

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Great vibe, awesome wine, amazing food and a well thought out menu. We treated ourselves to an overnight stay too which was 100% worth it for the breakfast alone. The rooms aren't spectacular but if you drink enough of the fabulous wine on offer then you literally won't even care. The place captures the Scandi vibe very well yet remains authentic to its surroundings. (In case you are well versed in the Scandi vibe, let me reassure you, the people are way way more friendly at Hjem. 😂 ) If you love food, or you just love new experiences then Hjem is totally worth checking out.

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Eva Humphries . 2023-07-22

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Just visited Hjem in Wall and had to share the amazing experience. This place has an incredible vibe - very cozy and welcoming, just like its name suggests. The staff was attentive and friendly. The food was a standout, showcasing a mix of English and Scandinavian influences, and the attention to detail was spot-on, both in flavor and presentation. A true gem in Northumberland that gives you a taste of home while taking your palate on a remarkable journey. Definitely worth a visit!

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M. AlHilali . 2023-07-10

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Amazing dining experience. The food is exquisite, the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Its than going for a meal, the experience and watching the chefs prepare the food added to a memorable evening

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Duncan Phin . 2023-07-02

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Absolute 5 star experience. Beautiful service, excellent menu with superb wine pairing. The staff had Kaleidoscopic knowledge of food/wine regions with a focus on local produce. This was impeccable. thank you guys.

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Hunter Charlton . 2023-06-29

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We were lucky to be in the dining room where you could watch chef and his small brigade conjure up course after course with precision, flair and care. Whilst the flavours were often subtle and understated, they were all there and the result was divine....

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John A . 2023-06-25

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What a fabulous restaurant and an amazing experience ! Owners Alex and his partner Ally will take you on a journey which is truly outstanding This modest old pub and country Inn provides a gastronomic delight and in my view some of the very best...

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DGYSY . 2023-06-20

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One of the best tasting menus we have eaten in recent times. To put that in context, we have eaten at (for example) L'Enclume and Ynyshir (both Michelin 2*) a number of times. I would rank the food (and wine pairings) at Restaurant Hjem as approaching a similar level. From the snacks (x5) to the desserts/'Fika' (aka petits fours) (all of which were particular high points) there were surprises and interesting flavour combinations - alongside significant use of local Northumbrian ingredients. This level of food doesn't come cheap and you shouldn't expect it to... For the full experience of Tasting menu @ £150 / Wine pairing @ £100 / plus aperitif/water/coffee, you should budget on £250-275 a head plus service (@12.5%). If you decide to stay (recommended as Wall is a small village without lots of other options) the rooms are simple and clean and priced at a level that reflects that. The breakfast was excellent - mainly continental style (again prominently featuring local ingredients), plus an interesting grain porridge (the only warm dish). We understand that the menu and wine pairings change regularly, and certainly look forward to returning in the not too distant future to eat here again.

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Mark Bolton . 2023-05-16

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Having seen Hjem on Hairy Bikers go Local, 6 of us decided we must pay a visit. We were not disappointed. The greeting on arrival was warm and friendly. We were fortunate to have the table right in front of the pass and watching Alex...

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David G . 2023-05-15

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Brilliant from start to finish the level of service was exceptional. Super friendly staff and just like the name suggests it feels exactly like home.

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Daniel Reilly . 2023-05-13

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Hjem is a Michelin starred restaurant and therefore you have high expectations of the food. Let’s get that part of the experience out of the way as Hjem will exceed any of your expectations. The food is quite simply magnificent. Hjem means home and the...

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richdyson83 . 2023-05-07

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A very different dining experience ,amazing taster menu , so many different flavours and textures with a good combination of Swedish and Northumberland cuisine lovely comfy room and breakfast was fantastic too

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ruth12 . 2023-05-07

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Could not recommend highly enough, from start to finish an amazing experience! We stayed in one of the lodges which was beautiful! Was made to feel welcomed by all staff from arrival to departure. The food was incredible, every course blew us away, the favours...

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Dawn C . 2023-04-30

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Unique and varied menu, not everything was to our taste but everything was beautifully executed and pleasing to the eye. Absolutely stuffed by the end of the meal. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Dining space felt relaxed.

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642rachelj642 . 2023-04-30

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An amazing dining experience. The food was excellent, the service refined casual and the atmosphere perfect Not the cheapest but certainly one of the best.

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Ian Gillespie . 2023-04-25

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A thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experience from start to finish. Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room and bed, top class food showing a lot of flair and originality - having a view of the kitchen at work was an added bonus (one for which you...

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VoyageurAnglais . 2023-04-22

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Absolutely stunning service. Imaginative food, cooked to perfection and served by a passionate team. Well worth a visit

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Dancing Monk . 2023-04-15

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Simply perfect. Food, service, atmosphere, location, feeling. I really can’t fault anything, and I love to find a fault. The head chef/founder wasn’t even there but that makes it even more special. When a head chef isn’t there and the food is this good you know they know what they are doing. This is undoubtedly a 3 Michelin star restaurant (I’ve been to most) and will be soon if Michelin adapt to what amazing cuisine is in 2023. Absolutely the future of fine/great/brilliant dining (widen your scope Michelin). Of course it’s not cheap, but it is a special occasion venue and a place that will create memories that are priceless and timeless. Martin, Robbie, Marek, Ally, and everyone else we had the pleasure of your time. Thank you. Will be back.

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Mark Malone . 2023-04-15

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The food was excellent. Every single course was delicious. The staff were superb, you couldn’t tell who was an employee and who were the owners as everyone was so helpful and friendly. We stayed in one of the cottages which was really comfortable Can’t wait...

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DavidandCarol2 . 2023-04-09

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Fantastic evening - friendly and welcoming from arrival - the staff were excellent explaining the various courses and made the atmosphere very relaxing. As for the food and drinks - the courses were varied in size, flavours and textures but all marvelous - drinks both...

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Steve H . 2023-04-08

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Sublime meal from start to finish. Of course ‘Hjem’ translates to home; and that’s exactly how we felt, at home. Ally the owner was the perfect host. So nice having the kitchen team explain dishes to us, really brought a personal touch to an outstanding dining experience. The sommelier presented interesting and curious wines without pretension. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Martin Waugh . 2023-03-26

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Terrible experience. A circus of noise. A cacophony. The staff shouty and a rabble. Every table interaction is loud. The guests are encouraged to become boisterous. This is not a michelin dining experience. More like a canteen with mediocre food. Will lose their star soon. The owner is the loudest of them all. The sommelier is so loud and renders information of his life to all and sundry. Music is loud. You cannot even hear the dishes being robotically described. Could not wait to pay my bill and get out. Expensive.

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M J . 2023-03-25

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Terrible experience. A circus of noise. A cacophony. The staff shouty and a rabble. Every table interaction is loud. The guests are encouraged to become boisterous. This is not a michelin dining experience. More like a canteen with mediocre food. Will lose their star soon....

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M J . 2023-03-24

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Second time here, as good as two years ago. It deserves it's Michelin star. I have been fortunate to enjoy meals at Raby Hunt, Rogan's and L'Enclume - in terms of value for money, atmosphere and quality of dining experience, Hjem beats those other hands down.

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Kendall GD . 2023-03-13

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Very friendly staff. Was waiting for a customer the staff came out and offered me a drink which was really nice.

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Ash Ali . 2023-03-11

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Couple’s weekend - a long way to go to get there but worth every mile for a fabulous experience at Hjem, and also in the surrounding area. (Don’t miss Vindolanda museum while you’re there - an undersold gem.) We stayed in one of the Hjem...

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NewMaldenFlyer . 2023-03-05

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Absolutely fantastic! Amazing food and tremendous service.

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James Scott . 2023-03-02

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We had the most wonderful experience at Hjem from checking in to checking out! 100% recommend staying overnight! Rooms are spot on and the breakfast is amazing! The journey just continues from evening to morning! Tasting menu coupled with the wine pairing is worth every...

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kitzi_kat . 2023-02-26

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Nice presentation, but lack depth of flavour. Good service

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Fiona L . 2023-01-29

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A dining experience not to be forgotten - a tasting menu that challenges the diner to try unusual combinations of flavours and the wine pairings take it to another level . Lovely welcome, great team who clearly have a passion for their craft.

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Tracey D . 2023-01-22

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In the tiny village of Wall you finally come Hjem! This Michelin starred culinary masterpiece is nestled in the Northumbrian landscape sourcing many of the ingredients locally or from not too far away. From them they create the most incredible tasting menu that includes fish,...

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charlieallen66 . 2022-12-31

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All 16 tiny taster food nibbles were 100% delicious and beautifully presented and the whole foody experience was extremely well orchestrated. My only gripe was to be charged with an additional 'optional' 12% service fee when leaving. I felt this was taking the **** somewhat....

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simoneQ9579KO . 2022-12-15

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We last dined here in September 2019. Since then the standard hasn’t slipped. Food simply amazing served by a verity of staff, chefs and sommeliers. All very slick. Since our last visit the venue has been updated to provide more places to sit and drink...

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David B . 2022-12-01

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Awesome food experience. Would recommend it to anyone without a doubt. Paired homemade soft drinks were an added treat.

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Jamie Reay . 2022-11-02

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After a couple of failed attempts securing a booking, we finally made a reservation the night before the Great North Run! It was worth the wait! We were welcome upon arrival and service throughout was excellent. The food used ingredients from my native Northumberland but...

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AndrewN424 . 2022-10-30

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This was a totally amazing experience from start to finish! The restaurant was on another level! I can’t begin to tell you how fantastic the hospitality is from the minute you walk in the door…I could be here all night! The sommelier, amazing! The front...

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Tour29093985381 . 2022-10-27

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Simply exceptional, from start to finish each dish was perfect. Service was professional, and friendly. Visited based on reviews and this was 100% accurate. I do feel based on the quality of the food and service it’s excellent value. Cannot wait to return.

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NorthStar68169292895 . 2022-10-23

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I was part of a large group celebrating a friend's "big" birthday. We experienced the delights of the tasting menu - amazing food, needless to say. But what made it more special for me was the fact that as a gluten free vegetarian, they had...

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SAJStamford . 2022-10-21

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Superb special birthday celebration. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairing. It exceeded our expectations. Brilliant food, excellent service, wonderfully professional Sommelier and very friendly staff.

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Martin Scattergood . 2022-10-16

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Exceptional acute cooking, friendly attentive service nice surroundings (Move the stone)👀

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lorenzo lee . 2022-10-07

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We have eaten in 5 or 6 Michelin starred restaurants now. All very different and all excellent. I've never been able to say for certainty which has been the best - the food is always amazing and very different depending on the them or time...

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wess w . 2022-09-18

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Fantastic 17 course tasting menu, starting with small bites then ascending to a crescendo of bold superbly cooked dishes The staff could not have been any more helpful. A must visit ( if you are lucky enough to get a table ). Many thanks to...

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schoolstloyal . 2022-07-30

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