Horto Restaurant in Harrogate

Jackie and I have been members a while, and also had our wedding at Rudding. We have to say, that the service at Horto is amazing and a special shout out to Agnes who is absolutely brilliant! She deserves special recognition from senior management for her wonderful approach to customer service. Her team is great with again special mention to Cheryl, Diane and Victoria who always make us feel at home (we’re here 3-5 times a week!) Food and drink great but it’s the 5 star customer service that takes this to the next level. Well done Agnes and team 👏

Victoria was such a gem I wasn’t too leased with my dessert and she helped me out immediately, what a kind and gentle soul.

The duck cherryaki was one of the nicest meat dishes I've ever had. Also had the squid which I would not order again, nowhere near the same amount of flavour or enjoyment. Chips were great, BBQ brocolli delicious. Focaccia to start was good. My vegetarian wife's meal was a bit of a mixed bag, the flatbread was good but the artichoke meal wasn't particularly enjoyed. To finish we had the white chocolate fondant which was a huge disappointment...very bitty texture and wasn't pleasant. I think vegetarian options could be improved and with the prices I would expect more consistency. We have paid much less in other high quality restaurants and had much better meals. Service was great although they seem to have stopped re-explaining your meal choices which was a bit of a shame. All in all, an enjoyable meal and will happily return!

A truly fabulous evening with amazing food and paired with wonderful non alcoholic drinks prepared by the team from food in the kitchen garden. A real highlight. Adam and his team desire all the accolades they receive. Can’t wait to return.

An amazing evening at Fifty Two. The food is beyond delicious. Then there is the kitchen garden (the 52 raised beds - an experience in itself walking round with a 52 gin and tonic in hand in the sun), the delightful staff, the "shipping containers" which house the restaurant which are so incredibly stylish, the magical friendly atmosphere etc etc - go while you can before it becomes too popular to get a table! This was our second visit, to be repeated again soon.

A very entertaining evening, watching the food being prepared. The food was excellent and the atmosphere great. There were some unusual ideas but they worked very well.

Superb dinner. Food cooked to perfection, the cod dish and duck stunning. Well done all the team and service superb

Nice friendly staff good place to go for breakfast. Big improvement on the Clocktower , much better service. Sadly for us staying at the hotel it wasn’t open for evening meals v

Great evening with excellent service. Staff went the extra mile to make sure we were happy. Food very good. Only dropped a star as starters were too bread focused but staff were very willing to make changes.

Incredibly delicious and presented food in calm and serene surroundings. Highly recommended and excellent value for money....

The staff were 15/10 friendly and professional The food was very disappointing Burnt and cold main, extremely small portions of sides and the cake in the sundae had a plasticy taste Such a shame as the staff were so brilliant, ambience lovely and attention to detail with the decor brilliant The staff made us feel so welcome and were the perfect balance of attentive and respectful But would not eat here again due to the food

Having had delicious food twice before at Horto, my friend and I had no hesitation requesting this time on our spa break. What a mistake and very disappointing that this was a birthday treat. The menu was explained but my pescatarian friend was immediately disappointed that the only fish main course of monkfish was unavailable. So we did our best with an odd menu. We both had the crab balls which were odd, soft and underwhelming. Her broccoli tempura was massive, all stuck together with greasy batter and dressed with an oily topping, it was truly awful. My pork belly was ok but far too much peanut butter on the plate which was off putting and sickly. My friend’s flatbread was completely over covered with pesto and soft cheese, must have been a tub full, green soggy and unpleasant .The trifle was lovely but couldn’t finish due to . When they took away the starter when asked we say the broccoli tempura wasn’t good but weren’t asked anything when they took away our hardly touched next course. We love our food, love cooking and eating out and not at all fussy, but this was dreadful. We mentioned at checkout and they took off the service charge but appalled that was all. We had a £98 allowance and hardly ate a thing. This experience would put me off coming back to my favourite spa as an overnight guest. What’s happened and what a shame.

By far the best dining experience I’ve had for many a year - granted I’m a fan of Maccy D’s. The staff set a smiley, attentive tone from the outset and the interior was refreshing and spotlessly clean with a relaxed atmosphere. The food was the star of the show, however, and maybe even outshone our amazing morning at the spa. Recommend the tasty Pork Belly, delicious monk fish skewers and the meringue dessert. Well done team and to those attending in the near future - enjoy!

Food was disappointing considering the positive reviews. We both ordered the chicken schnitzel for lunch which rather than individual crispy pieces, was basically a sliced up piece of breaded chicken. The flavour was okay but we both found the salsa Verde on top revolting. Honestly it tasted like grass, not the pleasant, herby flavour we were expecting. Other elements were okay but not amazing. We ordered fries with truffle mayo, which was totally overpowering. Puddings were so so. The service was excellent apart from the waitress spoke so quietly she was difficult to understand. All in all it was really not worth what we paid for it.

We’ve stayed at Rudding Park many times on the dinner bed & breakfast option & have always had an excellent experience at Horto ever since eating here when it was situated up at the golf club. We were informed that Horto is no longer fine dining (hopefully only a seasonal thing?!) but the food was frankly poor and a huge step down from our previous visits. Even looking through recent photos on Trip makes you realise how much the food has dropped off. Service - as always - was impeccable in Horto and throughout the hotel but we genuinely wouldn’t stay at Rudding again if the only option was the DB&B. Such a shame as RP has always been a special place to visit…

We’re staying at Rudding Park as residents and had lunch here on arrival before using the spa. It was a lovely and relaxing atmosphere inside and we were greeted by Agnes who was really friendly and professional in greeting us, seating us, taking our coats and explaining the menu. The lunch food was also delicious, the croquettes and flatbread were our favourites from the small plates. Seasonal ingredients and making use of preserving them is lovely to see.

Whilst enjoying a weekend away for my special birthday we had Horto restaurant booked for my actual birthday and it was fabulous. We had the tasting menu and what an absolute delight it was from start to finish. The staff were helpful and attentive throughout.

The food is just fabulous! We had the tasting menu, which is six courses plus an amuse bouche, palate cleanser and petit fours. And I won't bore anyone by describing it all, just say that it was all very well thought out and executed. The only down side is the wine list is quite limited, which was a little disappointing but didn't limit our enjoyment. Service was nicely relaxed and while being quietly confident. Loved it!

This is the second time we've dined here and once again fantastic. We had the tasting menu again the waitress explained fantastically every course that made the experience even better would definitely recommend

Burger was presented nicely and tasted pretty good, ordered a coke which costed around £4 for a really small glass which left me gobsmacked as there is no reason for prices that ridicously high. Waiter spoke incredibly quietly which was very hard to understand.

We visited Rudding hotel over the bank holiday weekend. We enjoyed a spa day and the visit was of a very high standard but the stand out was our meal at Horto. We enjoy a tasting menu including wine pairing and have visited many Michelin Star establishments. We asked if pairing was available but unfortunately not. However Callum offered to provide us with some suggestions. We left our drinks choices in his hands and didn’t regret it for one minute. He explained each glass and why it worked well with the course. The pairing stood up to most Michelin restaurant we have visited. Callum was personable, friendly and professional. He is a real asset. The restaurant wasn’t as busy as we expected it to be but had a great atmosphere and service was timely and always with a smile. The food exceeded expectations and I hope the restaurant and chef get the recognition they deserve. We can’t wait to visit again.

A very different menu. Most guests ate here as part of a spa deal and appeared to have set times to eat. Everyone enjoyed the choice of healthy food.

Went for an overnight stay with my best friend. Dined at Horto. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel more than welcome. We indulged in the 6 course tasting menu that turned out to be 10 courses and WOW! Trout totally boneless and so much flavour, beef that melted in your mouth, lobster tried as an extra to gain feedback as a new addition to the menu OMG! Crab doughnuts never tasted anything like it. Lemon palette cleanser and 2 amazing desserts. If you are looking for something special and have money to spend, totally worth every penny, then give Horto a try. And to top it all off two of the chefs found time to come out and say hello and introduce themselves, such a nice touch! Thankyou Adam and team

Visited for both lunch and dinner during the same visit. Lunch menu is very overpriced for what it is. They have a captive market so feel they can charge what they want but £20 for a bowl of Tom Yum soup, a Salmon salad, or a Lentil Dahl is far too much. Similarly, £14 for a simple cocktail and £12 for a piece of cake seem over the top. The food itself was ok, but I've eaten much better and at a better price at both Rockcliffe Hall and Seaham Hall spas. Evening menu is much better though not as good as when I last visited in Feb 2020. We both had the tasting menu and thoroughly enjoyed it. The price has gone up over 50% since Feb 2020 and is now above some Michelin starred restaurants I've eaten in (Hrishi in the Lake District for instance). For some reason they've also stopped the wine pairing. Overall I'd give the evening menu 4* and the lunch menu 2*.

Booked Horto with a spa and supper evening and we was not dissappointed. The menu was great for vegans and the food was absolutely delicious! The staff were so attentive and made sure we always had what we needed. The water tasted filtered too, usually when you get water to the table it tastes of chlorine but the water was fresh and full of ice. The spa and supper deal was such a great idea and we both really enjoyed ourselves.

We had breakfast and lunch here during our spa day and it was all fantastic. All really good quality and packed full of flavour. The staff lovely and very attentive. But it is incredibly expensive. Our breakfast was included in our spa package but we paid for lunch separately. We had one course and one drink each but the bill was £67

Food was delightful, but just wanted to mention the lovely waitress Tiria that served us on Friday night. She was very professional, yet showed such an interest in our day, it really made our stay even better!

This is definitely an experience for the food and spa. The staff accommodated us well too, with our night being made by Tiria in Horto. Very lovely and attentive waitress!

Modern restaurant. Tasting menu with some lovely food ranging from mushrooms to blackcurrant shuffle. Good friendly service.

Very good food but some was overpriced. We had previously been informed that that there would be a choice of a la carte or prix fixe but were only offered the former. Service was mostly friendly, very courteous and efficient although a small number of staff were unsure of some aspects of the a la carte menu. Would we return? Mixed feelings: ambience and environment yes; staff: yes; food; mixed response; cost: some items over:-priced on a la carte menu.Not as good value as previous visit.

Very poor experiences in main restaurant Clock Tower - our trip was saved by switching to Horto. Just excellent- special mention to Agnes and Callum(?) who were attentive, professional and led each service with aplomb. Highly recommend this to anyone - you can even dip out of the full tasting menu odri on if you wish.

Delicious food, warm and inviting atmosphere and overall a good experience. Tasting menu or A la Carte available but would hughly recommend the tasting menu. You need to allow 3 hours for the whole dining experience though so if you don't like going to bed full, book an earlier table.

I appreciate this is a fine dining restaurant but the portion sizes were ridiculously small! We ordered lamb saddle which consisted of one tiny portion that was no bigger than the nail bed of my big thumb and some tiny accompaniments. On reflection I wonder if they have made some kind of mistake but not sure. I have been to other fine dining restaurants before the portion sizes were small but not to the extreme of the ridiculously small sizes as this restaurant. We were provided with bread for the appetiser and a garlic pastry alongside it. Following a small pudding we were given some petit fours, a box of sweets. I think they try and fill you with the cheaper food and cut back on the meat which is obviously more expensive. It is overly priced for the quantity of meat. I will not visit this restaurant again. I was allocated to this restaurant as part of a spa overnight package with no consultation as to what it entailed. I think the Clocktower was full so we were placed here.

We went to Horto for the last night of our stay at Rudding Park and the whole experience was amazing. We had the tasting menu which I would heartily recommend. All the little extras are as beautiful & tasty as the rest of the meal. The staff were warm & welcoming and very knowledgable. Each dish was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. The menu descriptions seriously undersell what is on offer. I had the pescatarian menu & my favourite dishes were the chalk stream trout and the taste of the garden - a heavenly tart full of lemony delight. I also had a gorgeous little beetroot canapé which was tiny & tasted lovely. My husband loved the cauliflower tart which was a work of art as well as being delicious. A fantastic night and a great end to a lovely stay.

Excellent food, well adapted to dietary requirements. The staff were convivial and knowledgeable about food and suitable accompanying wines.

Food was interesting and tasty, though the BBQ lamb course I had was tad too salty for me and the lamb itself was small. Service was friendly but was unfortunately slow and not as attentive as it should be for this price point.

Can't rave this restaurant enough for its amazingly innovative and genuinely delicious food and great service

Too expensive, the food was cold, wine as good as vinegar, well really did not like this restaurant. Won't try again Pass it

Not my bag really. Purchased gift vouchers 2 years ago for Christmas but only just used due to Covid. Finally arrived for the Spa and Supper which is now served in Horto and not the Clocktower which was excellent last time we went. We requested...

5 stars Exceptional place to eat. Incredibly attentive staff .. all of whom are so genuinely enthusiastic about the food and seem to really enjoy and feel pride in their work. Food was exquisite… every mouthful a delight to the senses. Wonderfully creative and talented...

It was quite difficult to get a booking so I was excited about visiting, and the website looked good and so did the review comments. We went for the the tasting menu, it was quite good but there were some odd choices like bread as...

A fuller glass would have been nice but on balance, it's not a "wow" It was a "niiice".

Tonight will have been the fourth time I have visited Horto restaurant. This was the most disappointing. And very cold make sure you wear a jumper! Having decided not to opt for the 6 course tasting menu the choice of dishes available was very limited....

Fabulous especially Alessandro!!!

Had a really lovely meal here on our last night. The restaurant was doing a special tasting menu (normally they do a menu where you pick 4-5 dishes). We also had a flight of wine to accompany the meal and each complemented the food well...

This was our third visit to this incredible restaurant. After staying at Rudding Park for one night last year, we decided to stay for two nights this year and ate at Horto both evenings- we were able to try everything on the menu over the...

Came here for brunch alongside a spa visit! Amazing couldn’t praise them enough. Food was incredible, coffee amazing and staff brilliant!

We came here as it was included as part of our spa break,we were welcomed and sat next to the door as it was very hot we got a lovely breeze,but the outside area looked a very nice place to eat if it was a...

I ate here with my husband and another couple in June this year. The premise of the restaurant is that you order a selection of small sharing plates and share. It’s pretty much similar to a tasting menu once you get going. The minimum is...

I cannot rate Horto higher than the five stars given but I would gladly give it ten stars. We had the pleasure of eating there on their first night of opening since COVID restrictions were lifted. From the professional welcome received from the Restuarant Manager Rory to being the last table to leave we were overwhelmed with the level of service from the whole team and the standard of the food. The menu description does not do the food justice. Their angle is to avoid the norm of Starters, Mains and Puddings and go for a selection of small plates seasonally lead with fresh ingredients from their own kitchen garden. It's suggested that you chose 4 plates per person but as there was a total of 9 on the menu we decided to go for one of each to share per couple. Each dish seemed to surpass the last one, the flavours and textures were fantastic. The Chawanmushi (smoked eel, peas and wasabi) I would have never chosen in a million years but turned out to be the best thing I have ever tasted in my life! Thank you to Rory and the team for making our experience so memorable. We will be back!!

I cannot rate Horto higher than the five stars given but I would gladly give it ten stars. We had the pleasure of eating there on their first night of opening since COVID restrictions were lifted. From the professional welcome received from the Restuarant Manager...

My wife and I decided to get one of each dish to share and we were absolutely blown away with every single course. We were genuinely worried about some of the meals as some of the foods didn't sound like they would work at all...

The food in the Horto Restaurant at Rudding Park was quite simply exquisite. Their mantra is no courses just a series of plates as and when they’re ready (tapas/meze essentially but in a very British way) With plenty of local produce, including a strong presence...

We had a DBB voucher to stay at Rudding Park and were asked on reservation whether we'd like to dine in the Clocktower or Horto and I can't advise strongly enough that future guests make the same decision we did. From the introduction to Amy,...

We loved every bit of our evening at Horto. The atmosphere is so relaxed and every member of staff was so attentive, friendly and helpful when it came to menu choices. The concept of no starter/main/dessert was a hit and we were made to feel...

Such a wonderful meal at Horto last night. Each dish was so delicious, we especially loved the crab and lamb. The staff were wonderful, and were so accommodating of an allergy of dairy free and soya free, and also us bring our young baby to the restaurant. No pressure to order extra dishes. Cant wait to return and try some more dishes.

Dined here last weekend and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The staff were friendly and informative, advising us of what they recommended and showing a genuine interest in us as guests. The food was delicious with both the best lobster and...

What fabulous food we ate here. Some of the food we had include bread, tempura courgette, crab, tomatoes, ham hock and lamb rump each of these had unique fresh flavours which were truly outstanding. Ellen,our hostess, was brilliant at recommending dishes, particularly for my vegetarian wife (and they were easily able to adapt dishes for her). Thierry was warm and welcoming during our arrival even trying to convince us to move closer !!!Wonderful atmosphere and would definitely come back here again. What a fantastic way to end our staycation

What a great experience this was. A tasting menu with a difference in as much you choose your own menu from a fantastic selection of perfectly cooked, small very varied dishes. A completely different approach from where Orto started. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly with efficient staff who explained the cooking and ingredients of the dishes, many of which came from the amazing Rudding Park Hotel kitchen garden - so picked that day. Not a cheap evening out but the experience was worth every penny.

I think most diners were here on a dinner bed and breakfast deal and the restaurant was restricted capacity to maybe half the tables. Lovely and covid secure as we too were staying at the hotel.It was an odd menu with the suggestion of 4 small plates to be brought when ready in no order. i ordered ham hock croquettes (very tasty) tomato and lobster dish ( very little with 3 tiny pieces of lobster but again tasty!) 3 x cheeses with cracker ( 2 excellent but the goats cheese had no taste?)Bread basket ( loads of delicious sourdough and small puffed pastry style brioche)Service was excellent wine was expensive at £11 a glass but it was a lovely long relaxed evening. Each dish was £10.75 so the meal was over £140 for 2 with a beer , a gin and tonic two glasses of wine and 8 small plate dishes.

Limited menu choices but very interesting courses with odd combinations eg mushroom ice cream! Excellent staff.

Absolutely superb from start to finish. Had the taster menu while at the hotel for a Spa weekend and every single course was amazing. In fact some of the intermediary ‘snacks’ in between the courses were the best bit. So many tastes and textures. The wild garlic bread with roast chicken butter was out of this world and that was just the bread and butter before we’d had anything else. We ate at the Michelin starred House of Tides in Newcastle a few weeks earlier and I would genuinely say Horto was better! And the staff were so attentive and knowledgeable about each course. We will be back!

Enjoyed the 6 course tasting menu in Horto on the second night of a recent stay at Rudding Park. The food was absolutely outstanding and this was a great experience. Truly can’t talk highly enough about the quality of the culinary experience and bravo to the chefs. From the bread and amuse-bouche right through to the cheese course this was the highlight of our stay at the hotel. One of our party is pescatarian and that was accommodated without hassle by the kitchen. If you are staying at the hotel or nearby then definitely give this a visit.

During a stay at the hotel, I visited Horto restaurant as a treat and had the 6 course menu with wine tasting. Everything was delicious, unique, interesting and memorable. The staff were delightful and setting charming. An incredible restaurant!

We had a voucher for a 6 course tasting menu however we had some amuse bouchée and canapés etc prior to divulging into the actual menu. All we can say we were absolutely impressed; very delicious from start to finish. The staff were very attentive and pleasant.

Great restaurant attached to the spa. Super friendly staff and a very light menu if that is what you fancy. Very light and airy during the day and perfect for a snack or a cocktail. Very tastefully designed with lovey views of the garden.

My partner and I went to The hotel and spa plus a meal at Horto. We opted for the 6 course tasting menu. I can’t fault the staff, they were polite and attentive, we were given a combination of complimentary starters that were also a pleasant surprise. The food overall was of a good standard. Nothing I could fault. The halibut in particular we both felt was delicious. However having been to several other fine dining restaurants all over the country and abroad, the time taken between dishes was exceptionally long. We sat down at 19:30 and finished at 22:45. Never before have we been to a restaurant with a taster menu where service was so slow. Not that we didn’t have anything to talk about, however we are used to a dining experience being a fluid and continued one almost without pauses. This was for both of us a major negative point on the day.

We had a great experience in Horto, lovely food, attentive and nice staff and great location and interior design

For the last few years this has been the best restaurant in Harrogate by some distance, and we have eaten here a few times a year in this location and it’s golf club location. It has always been fine dining at London prices and West End standard. Sadly last night will be our last time as it simply isn’t at that standard anymore.The service used to be Michelin star attentive with lots of highly trained high quality staff. There are now fewer staff and they seem very focussed on there own non-customer facing tasks. It doesn’t feel like the diner is the centre any more.We rang as we always have in the past, to give dietary requirements which allegedly they noted but obviously didn’t. The many amuse bouches were odd and a low point of the meal. Despite our dietary requirements the first was oysters which by anyone’s standards are very “Marmite” in people’s reactions and so an odd choice. We refused the oyster and eventually they asked if we liked cucumber. The cucumber arrived covered in caviar and seaweed which we scraped off. Again weird thing to have on an amuse bouche and it really didn’t work as a dish. Then another amuse bouche which tasted like really strong chicken fat with more caviar thrown in. All poorly conceived and we would rather have had nothing. The breads were really good, however the butter choice was honey (sickly) and chicken fat (fatty). What is wrong with good quality local butter? We had the a la carte menu rather than the tasting menu. Having the a la carte choice as well is a relatively new thing at Horto and definitely an improvement. Both starters were delicious, the consommé and the scallops. Great presentation and quality. The main course were also delicious and a great standard of food. Halibut and Chicken were both excellent.We then had a cheese course that was ok in quality, and had the rhubarb dessert. I love rhubarb but it was so undercooked it was hard to cut, and it was so sharp as to be pretty unpleasant. We left most of it and it ruined a good dessert wine as there was no sweetness in the dessert.The wine list is quite limited which is disappointing for such a restaurant. The Albariño wine we had was great quality but the list is limited and safe.The bill is now also less but we won’t be back as it isn’t special any more.

Incredible produce cooked to perfection in a clean, crisp modern decor. Cannot recommend this place enough. Why leave the hotel when you can eat here?

Amazing food. Brilliant staff. Good menu choices without it being a portfolio of things you cannot decide between. Thanks again!

Brilliant meal with really great staff. Food was great, and the wine journey just made the meal a little more special. Thank you, we will be back.

Fantastic food and service. Pricey but perfect for a special occasion.

Great place for experiencing fine dining! Very nice and cosy environment, skilful and friendly staff, delicious and beautifully presented food, amazing drinks specially wines. I tried 3 courses sample testing menu which includes Scallops, Lamb, and Apple, all amazing and full of flavour. The surprise was a dish called “cross-over” that was served between main and dessert to chance taste from savoury to sweet, absolutely sensational!! Before the dishes, I was served with bread and butter which I also enjoyed. Absolutely recommend it!!

Very disappointing.. no effort was put into our breakfast😔, feel bad to be leaving a poor review cos I'm sure with a few tweaks could have been nice. Was left uncomfortable after I made it clear I was vegan and they brought me my oat milk latte made with cows milk 🤢🤢, I'm lucky I'm not allergic/intolerant but could have been, no apology.

Horton restaurant is the flagship dining area for Rudding Park , situated in the excellent spa it doubles as the cafe during the day. It was busy when we arrived at 20:30 and was seated in a seating area near the bar, drinks were ordered whilst we perused the menu. I opted for Scallop with roasted cauliflower, truffle and curry. After quite a wait during which an amuse bouche was served , this was oysters served with English caviar, I have an aversion to caviar as the fish has to be killed to harvest the eggs, I asked the question about this to the waiter who couldn’t answer my question but someone else came and incorrectly told me the eggs are massaged from the fish. After some research I found this to be totally wrong, Exmoor caviar do indeed kill the fish to harvest the eggs. Either the waiting staff have been incorrectly trained or he made it up. I contacted Exmoor caviar who ignored my question but on there website in the Press Box Jay Rayner who visited the farm says exactly that. The starter arrived followed by a description from the waiting staff. The Scallop was just cooked but the cauliflower was cooked in places and raw in others it was dusted with curry powder which to my palette rendered the slice of truffle tasteless. My wife’s Pumpkin Veloute was delicious apparently but very rich and my wife couldn’t finish it all. My mains of lamb with allium and Mayan gold potato was awful, the lamb was “carpaccio “ which is ok but this meat had big tendons running through it, I left it and nobody asked me why. I decided to have the cheeseboard as a dessert, again disappointing the 2 local cheeses were tasteless it was only the Stichelton which saved the day .My wife had the hake which was good. So to sum up I was annoyed about the information about the caviar a big deal was made about it with other diners glancing over there was no need to lie to me. The meal was very second rate , as a restaurant with awards I would have thought that I would have been asked about my main course. We have eaten in Michelin star restaurants and this wasn’t good fine dining

Really welcoming, charming and helpful staff. Incredible food. Warm atmosphere. Should have bought some cash so the tip went straight to the amazing restaurant staff!

I was staying at Rudding Park on a "Great Yorkshire Break" with my partner. This gives a £42 allowance per person for dinner at either Clocktower or Horto as part of the package. We've eaten at Clocktower several times before, so chose dinner at Horto.

Spa was amzing, treatments amazing, the package afternoon tea was terrible. Tiny sandwichs so skinny we could not tell what was in them, the cakes were tastless and old. the scones were lovely. The gluten free version was a joke, chopped up apple and pear for dessert and sorbet! the gluten free bread is the type you saw 5 years ago - thin and dry - get with it Rudding and either make your own or buy the great GF artisan bread now available. complete disappointment and left most of it which considering the big price tag is very annoying and not a 'AA rosette' establishment at all.

We went with Travel Zoo last Saturday to Horto and had a tasting menu. The chef demonstrated how he made each course and what inspired him. The whole evening was very enjoyable and the food delicious. I will be watching for a Michelin star for this very young talented chef! The service was also fantastic.

Me and my wife came for a 1 night spa break with dinner in Horto and cannot rate this hotel highly enough, we really were blown away. The porter came out to the car park to collect our bags and introduced us to Darren on the front desk, who gave us the warmest welcome with his infectious smile. We were explained all the details of the stay then shown to our bedroom in the Follifoot wing. It really is worth paying a little extra for these beautiful contemporary bedrooms with roll top baths and huge comfortable beds. The Spa is just out of this world, even better than the pictures, I didn’t see myself as someone who can loaf around in a dressing gown all day but I did a good job, with so many different things to do. Then came dinner in Horto ... we are still raving about this to all our friends, we had the tasting menu with wine pairing and were looked after by Kirstie who talked us through each course and wine with so much passion, you can see she is someone who really loves what she does. The food is just out of this world even the chef bringing some courses to the table. The chocolate egg had to be the most memorable. Words can’t explain you have to go yourself. You are given the choice of two breakfast options and can choose at leisure, we decided to go back to Horto in our dressing gowns and had the most delicious pancakes. On check out we were even given a bottle of water each for our journey home. Well done Rudding Park we cant wait to return.

Visited here with my husband a couple of weeks ago as part of a spa break. Booked last minute and was given the option of 9pm in Clocktower or 8.30pm in Horto. Decided on Horto so we weren’t eating too late.

At first we were very apprehensive as the Horto doubles as a cafe by day. The staff reassured us during the day so with trepidation we kept our booking. It transforms more to a bistro atmosphere with candles on the table and floor to ceiling curtains

The only downside I can think of for Horto is that it does not have a better location within Rudding Park, as it does feel somewhat hidden away.

What a fantastic place! Superb food and energetic yet sensitive service.

Stayed at the spa for a treat for my girlfriend and went here for an meal. We went for the 6 course tasting menu with wines paired with every course and it was amazing.

Great food. A casual yet sophisticated atmosphere. The wine we chose was also very nice. A lovely treat

This restaurant really is something special, it can accommodate for anything and really is top of the range. Would recommended a visit to this restaurant whether you are staying in the hotel or not. Service was excellent and all around a very good experience.

Tasting menu that changes with what is available from local supplier and their on site garden. Creative preparations that will make you like eating your vegetables more than you thought you could.

Near faultless dishes on the 6 course tasting menu (plus a few delightful surprise dishes added in) complemented by an excellent wine match.

My husband and I visited Rudding Park for an overnight stay. What a delightful place! Decided to eat in Horto and what a great choice. We chose the 6 course taster menu paired with 3 wines. We were treated to many different and varied tastes. All beautifully presented, carefully explained and many ingredients grown in the hotel garden. My favourites were the beef tartare and the wonderful 'runny egg' dessert! Smoked eel custard came a close third. So artistic-must be seen to be believed. A fabulous birthday treat.

We had the 6 course tasting menu with wine pairing and it was out of this world. There were also surprise offerings of ‘snacks’ which were little bite size morsels in between the actual courses. It was a thoroughly enjoyable special evening (about 3 hours in all). Don’t be fooled by what appears to be a very simple menu ... the complexity of the dishes and the taste is extraordinary. Would highly recommend.

This was our second trip to Horto but the first time in this setting. We were there on a Saturday evening to celebrate our wedding anniversary. After our last visit this was a highly anticipated visit and I am pleased to say the evening was not a disappointment. The restaurant was busy and there was a lovely atmosphere. We chose the seven course tasting menu and the wine flight to accompany the meal. The food was outstanding, it was beautifully presented and the wine complimented the dishes perfectly. The meal started with the most incredible oyster explosions and just continued to get better and better. It is difficult to pick out a favourite dish because they were all so good but my favourite would probably be the lobster with tomato consume, the flavours complimented each other beautifully and the deep tomato flavours were exquisite. The bread was served with two amazing butters, the taste of crispy chicken skin within the butter was incredible. The final dessert was certainly a show stopper, a perfectly formed white chocolate egg nestled among coconut with a mango centre, this was the perfect finale to the meal.The fantastic food was also matched by equally good service. The maitre d was very welcoming and took the time to talk to guests. The waiter who served our wine was knowledgeable and clearly enjoyed discussing the wine he was serving. We particularly enjoyed a white pinot noir served with the lobster. What I particularly liked about Horto was the fact that the chef serves some of the dishes, giving you a detailed description of what you are about to eat and possibly some of the history behind it. We have dined at a number of Michelin star restaurants in the past and certainly feel the food at Horto is equal to any of them. We will definitely return and are already looking forward to seeing what this incredibly talented young chef will produce next.

A good choice of healthy options on the menu, but for me the taster menus either 3 or 7 courses are to be recommended. If you have a leaning towards wine as a preferred accompaniment with dinner choose the pairing options with each course. We did the 3 course with wine, excellent, and these also come with a couple of small dishes between courses making the whole experience memorable

Excellent meal. Lovely service. Very friendly.

Wonderful ambience. Food and staff amazing!

Three of us enjoyed the chef’s menu and it was an extra treat to discuss our favorite course - three different opinions

My wife & daughter were enjoying the spa so I popped in to meet them for brunch.

Magnificent in every way, food excellent, staff very attentive.

I wrote on my notes at the time my bill was presented to me 'The king is dead, long live the King'. In hindsight, this was somewhat dismissive of part of the Horto journey and for that, I am sorry. The point I was trying to make was that the promotion of the previous No.2 to Executive Chef or Head Chef (whatever the tittle he holds) was in every way, a great move. Using the blocks put in place by his predecessor, he has somehow managed to elevate the offering to yet higher levels. My last visit to Horto was when they occupied the space above the golf club and it had character in spades. The food was as close to perfection as I thought was possible and the service was outstanding. The 'feel' of that venue was that of a very relaxed, informal type and was great. The (as I will call it) 'New' Horto is sited within the spa area of the Hotel and has a somewhat different feel to it. A very 'chic' décor has been applied with some lovely modern artwork displayed throughout and notable is the space that now exists between tables which allows the busy staff to move effortlessly among the eager diners. Service now is perhaps a little more 'structured' than before, I will refrain from calling it 'formal' because it still has personality. We arrived early for our table. Not a conscious move but our Taxi just arrived a little before its booked time. The pre-service briefing was taking place and, as service began, you could see that this was a meaningful event not just a ' we have a glut of something which we need to push to the diners tonight' kind of speech. Pre-dinner, we ordered drinks, 1x champagne an a Pernod (other similar drinks are available), it seemed to me that the latter was something that was a little rare to them? but, nonetheless, it arrived. I have a suspicion that they may have needed to visit the main hotel bar for this but this I saw as a positive in that it was just 'done', no drama. Being a little 'trad' or as some may say 'old fashioned' the proximity of the Spa to the restaurant meant that during pre-drinks and indeed on a couple of occasions during service, we witnessed a number of robe wearing guests moving around which whilst not bothering us in any way, seemed just a little strange during the meal. I mean, my family may well see me in my dressing gown on a Sunday morning whilst preparing breakfast but it doesn't mean they 'enjoy' it. This did however add to the 'quirkiness' that we love about Horto. I will not attempt to describe the food as I would fail to do it justice, it would be a little like describing Messi as 'quite a good player' and that would never do. We did (for the first time) go with the full wine pairing which, whilst seemingly indulgent, was a great idea. It certainly gave an additional dimension to the experience and it is one that I would recommend. The serving staff were both knowledgeable and informative about all the individual components of the offering and shared, with enthusiasm, details of origin and cooking methods. This was equalled by the service of the wine pairing who's staff later provided us with a list of those that we had enjoyed. Would I normally spend this sort of money on a meal out? Sadly, my status in life means that this is very much 'an event' and because of that, perhaps its more important to me than if I were to eat here every month. That said, if I was to visit a west end show for the evening, I would be in exactly the same cost arena, so perhaps, I will manage to become a slightly more frequent visitor.