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This was an outstandingly good meal (food and wine) and a most enjoyable, relaxing experience. The staff were friendly and skilled. The main dining-room is very attractive with a small cascade amongst rocks a few outside one of the windows. The noise-level was low (no music) and allowed a stress-free and joyful reunion dinner for the four of us.

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G4834VHrichardh . 2021-09-05

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The dining experience was top drawer and will live long in the memory. The Head Chef Chris really knows his business, as you can tell from his bio on the hotel website. The food and portions were all just right, so tasty, so many flavours, and the wine we had was tremendous. We particularly enjoyed the pudding/sweet taster selection (where you get one of everything). We loved the relaxing atmosphere of the restaurant, and all the staff were very friendly and well trained by the lovely host Barbara. Even the views from the restaurant into their sizeable garden with water feature were charming. We will definitely book here again in the future. Their two AA Rosettes, years of being Michelin Guide listed, and many prestigious culinary awards speaks for itself. Worth every penny.

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NeilWilliams . 2021-08-26

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We dined at the L'amuse Bouche on Thursday evening upon arrival we were disappointed that we could not go for pre dinner drinks, nibbles in the lounge as we had always done before . The owner said they had to conform the the rules!!!! (Covid)The rules are ,,,,no limit of people can enter the restaurant but she said that thats what they are doing only overnight guests are allowed in lounge. We all found this very much a contradiction when you can be seated in the restaurant along with 18t to 20 other guests eating. So what is the difference having a few pre dinner drinks in a room which is the similar size???? When you go to a restaurant that prides it self on quality food service etc etc then we expect the full treatment.Covid is hear to stay for the foreseeable . We need to move on and live with it or go out of business Anyway moan over..The food was 10/10 the service was very good although a bit hard to understand staff who are wearing masks (There Choice i presume?)we all enjoyed the food however until things relax to a normal manner we will not be returning .This is only as we spent a lot of money and did not get what we really wanted to make the evening perfect..

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marksgd . 2021-08-22

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L'Amuse Bouche restaurant at The Cotford Hotel is very well worth the visit. Dinner is of a very high standard, beautifully presented and exceptionally well cooked. This is high quality dining at a very reasonable price. Not to be missed.

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amateurduvin . 2021-08-21

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Well. we had a fantastic evening, very welcoming when we arrived by Barbara who owns the hotel and restaurant with her husband Chris. A small but very luxurious setting, great restaurant and contemporary bar. The service was second to none. and great choices on the menu. My wife had the cod and prawns and I had the hereford beef fillet with crab ravioli - superb all cooked exactly right. Great wine selection to match. You need to book but we had one of best dinner experiences in the area. Nothing was too much trouble and the service was there when you needed it. Chris came out of the kitchen to speak to us and all in all we will be returning. Barbara and Chris - thank you for the experience and would recommend this restaurant without doubt. See you again soon.

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Brian W . 2021-08-11

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I can’t recommend the amuse Bouche highly enough. We are lucky to live local to this restaurant and use them for every occasion that we can. The staff are friendly and professional, the management go out of their way to assist in any way they can. Then there is the best bit the food is absolutely amazing, I have visited on numerous occasions and have never been let down by the food or service. Our last visit was on Friday night as a joint birthday visit for myself and my mum, I had the duck egg starter which was divine followed by the lamb which I ordered medium rare. When it came it was perfectly cooked tender and very tasty. We hope to visit again very soon and look forward to seeing Barbara and all of her staff

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82samanthai . 2021-08-02

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All round a throughly underwhelming experience. The decor is certainly something. The gaudy wall paper and the hot pink ceiling are an acquired taste, but hey, horses or courses. The starters were lovely, I had soup and my partner had the duck egg. After the starters though the service really felt slow - it then took 30 mins to get a second drink in a restaurant that wasn’t even half fullWe ordered a bottle of wine and got a different one to the one that we’d ordered, but told it was “basically the same”, and that the “new wine list was coming out tomorrow”. Regardless, the wine was tremendous. The mains came, I had lamb and my partner had duck. The lamb when it arrived was rare, but still had some completely raw fat on it. I sent it back and waited about 10 mins for a new dish to arrive. It was a little disheartening for me and my partner to essentially eat separately. Full credit to the management though they apologised profusely and didn’t charge us for either of the mains - a gesture that was very much appreciated. Overall I’d struggle to recommend l’amuse as at the prices they’re charging I expected so much more. I hope that we just caught them on an off evening. We paid £80 for starters and drinks. Had we paid for the mains it would have been north of £140 - which really would have felt absurd for the quality of food and level of service.

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dkatri . 2021-07-30

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A definite must visit for fine dining lovers. Great service & attention to detail set in a exquisite charming hotel with very friendly professional owners

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chrisdN2819MS . 2021-07-25

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To be honest .. I went to heaven and back! A year of not going anywhere or doing anything .. and then! Fine dining of the best quality .. the l’amuse bouche .. I promise you, you’ll have never tasted anything better. It’s all just pure quality .. go try it

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Robskiroo55 . 2021-07-11

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So pleased we were able to celebrate my birthday yet again at this special restaurant. No only is the food sublime but the service is excellent. We learnt on departing that our waitress was learning the ropes - it didn't show which is a great accolade to all. Look forward to our next visit.

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F1754QMelizabethc . 2021-07-08

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We visited for a meal at this fabulous restaurant with friends almost a week ago now and we still cannot stop talking about it! All of the staff were so helpful and friendly making the service exquisite, and the food- Amazing!! I started with a mushroom veloute followed by the duck and then the best chocolate dessert I have ever had. All made for a very memorable and special meal with friends. We will definitely be returning again soon! Thank you!

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Paradise37839814318 . 2021-06-30

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Such a warm and welcoming place - the co-owner Barbara welcomed us and showed us to our table. Lovely linen, sparkling glass wear and a 'feel good' ambience. The menu was varied as was the vegetarian menu (for my husband). An amuse bouche to start - we had the most delicious squash foam with toasted almonds, then a starter of prawns in a white creamy sauce all nestled in a crispy basket, then beef with steaming hot veg and potatoes followed by a strawberry dessert. It was a real treat, service was spot on and the staff were really attentive. Its not to be missed and we will most certainly eat there again

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KathC326 . 2021-06-30

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My husband and I really missed this restaurant (and hotel) during lockdown and could not wait to go back. We were not disappointed.The food was the usual very high standard, and the beef was to die for. It was lovely to see the restaurant buzzing again and the staff were so attentive and welcoming.My husband was most impressed by his chocolate desert, he even asked for seconds!We will be back again very soon.Thank you

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574paulad . 2021-06-30

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Excellent service, very friendly environment , terrific menu choices and delicious food.A truly lovely place to go on any occasion with the service being second to none and the food was exquisite.We were there on a couples weekend away and found the atmosphere to be most welcoming.We had a lovely surprise by the waiter bringing us an Amuse Bouche which set the tone immediately.I would strongly recommend the Tiger Prawns followed by the Fillet of Beef.

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ChrisRogers . 2021-06-29

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Visited the Restaurant for a Birthday Meal (June 2021). Service was rather slow (perhaps it was the relaxed atmosphere?) and a complimentary aperitif of a butternut squash whip, served in a small coffee cup, looked rather like something you find on the end of a tissue. The fillet of beef was served luke-warm, but nevertheless, it was beautifully presented. The portions (yes, this is fine dining, so you don't get much anyway) were slimmer than Victoria Beckman's legs ! Having waited over 30 minutes to eventually place an order for desert, it was easy to believe, that the staff had gone off to a local fruit farm to pick the ingredients for the tart. An experience ? Absolutely yes. One to repeat ? 100% No. Now, the Hotel was spotless and looked great, but if this is fine dining, you can keep it. If you like the snobbery of spending £4 for a potato cut into six 'thick chips' or, for the same price, half a dozen cherry tomatoes you can buy at Marks & Spencer for £1.00, warmed in a pan, then you will feel well at home here. I'm no Gordon Ramsey, but to pay such a sum for what some would regard as Michelin star food, the saying: "a fool and his money are easily parted" springs to mind ! This Restaurant gave us the feel of a Basil & Sybil style set-up from Fawlty Towers, which made light entertainment of what turned out to be a rather disappointing evening. Recommended ? No. Would we return ? No. Perhaps the owners will be grateful to read. that we would not be returning (who needs customers like us ?), but the fact remains, that this was an expensive experience, not one to be repeated (at this Restaurant anyway) and this has proven a valuable lesson. All that glitters is not gold and the Restaurant is over-rated and expensive for what is delivered. So, you pay your money, you take your choice.

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davidsH3783XC . 2021-06-22

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We hadn’t visited L’amuse Bouche since the latest lockdown, so we had fingers crossed that standards hadn’t dropped, how silly of us to even have such concerns, the food, service and experience is as good as ever and really is quite superb. We visited with friends who we have taken before and they were desperate to go back and they, like us, weren’t disappointed. A warm welcome on arrival in a Covid safe environment, with super efficient and jovial staff who really wanted you to have an enjoyable experience. The food, as ever, was sublime, I couldn’t fault one element of the meal. We still haven’t found a better restaurant in Malvern, but we will keep trying as we love to try the eating places available to us and to support local businesses whenever possible. I can’t recommend this place any higher, it really is exceptionally good

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Robin L . 2021-06-14

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A gem of a restaurant - absolute perfection with every dish - you will definitely not be disappointed!

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Stanley S . 2021-06-13

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Unfortunately still very average. My husband and I came to eat before after a previous lock down and found the food to be below its usual standard with fish cakes and chips on the menu, but we thought we would give it another try. Should not have bothered, the food seems to have gone down hill and really dropped in standard. Two rosettes this food is not. Front of house staff were very polite and helpful but didn’t know a great deal about the food when asked. Even the bread and butter has dropped in standard, tasteless and like a stone. Petit fours were terrible and not worth the price tag. All in all a very disappointing experience and not worth the price tag. We won’t be back anytime soon unless they decide that they are going to be doing fine dining again.

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scottish-foodie12 . 2021-06-08

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My wife and I have just moved to the area and visited here for the first time for drinks 2 nights ago and were given a warm welcome by Ellie. We could only stay for about an hour but we will certainly come again to dine. There was a great 'feel' to the place - cosy and comfortable on the small terrace outside. Thanks!

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John H . 2021-06-06

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What a lovely and long awaited evening spent at the restaurant. The Chef was in fine fettle with a beautiful chilled starter, the prawn starter was just as delicious as I remembered and the cheese soufflé main was a triumph!!Front of house was attentive and considerate. This place is an absolute gem and I am already looking forward to rebooking. Thank you guys, you are my favourite restaurant and I can’t wait to see you again soon! Best Wishes fromThe Leighton’s.

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LadyJayneHG . 2021-06-04

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Excellent food atmosphere etc , all the dishes that my partner and myself ordered were 1st class and the service was excellent We will be visiting again soon.

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330nigelc . 2021-05-22

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Recently had another superb meal at this brilliant restaurant. Although due to COVID-19you do not get the total experience by starting off in the delightful lounge, the food is as good as ever and the delightful waiting staff help to make it an evening to remember. Our L’amuse Bouche was out of this world and we then both had a soup starter that went down a treat along with some bread that we ordered that came with a choice of two butters, one of which was marmite. Wow, yes I love marmite, but this took it to a different level, I’m definitely trying this at home. The wife had the lamb for main course, she always has the lamb, but as she enjoys it so much, why not. I tried the fish on this occasion and it was sensational. I was for once actually too full for a pud, but did share some of the wife’s and it was gorgeous. I can’t speak too highly of this restaurant as it really is that good. If you haven’t tried it, you really must, at least when lockdown is over, you really won’t regret it.Good luck to all at the Cotford, we clearly won’t be there for the wife’s birthday New Year’s Day, but we will be back once it opens once more.

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Robin L . 2020-12-30

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Just been out to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. We had Sunday Roast which was lovely. We felt very safe with screens dividing all the tables. The staff as always were attentive and happy to oblige. Thank you.

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Alinxx . 2020-11-01

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It was our first dinner out since March , we felt safe and extremely well looked after . The restaurant was spotlessly clean with partitions between customers! The food from start to finish was a party in my mouth ! We had an amazing evening and hope to go back very soon ! Thank you Barbara , Chris and fabulous team

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helen o . 2020-10-29

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Fabulous restaurant, food, service and environment tops! Will certainly return. If anyone is looking for high quality service and food then look no further. It’s here

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108carolf . 2020-10-27

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We could not travel to Prague because of the virus so we automatically chose the best restaurant in this country. The virus may be a blessing for the plastics industry but it could not affect the standards of the Cotford - welcome and service as good as ever. Menu as good as ever - I had the fillet of beef which was essentially an inverted Tournedos Rossini followed by a Tarte au Citron. My wife had the belly pork followed by a chocolate mousse. Price - acceptable for the quality of the meal. Atmosphere dampened a little by the restrictions of the day. My only complaint is that we cannot visit more often because of the distance we have to travel. Still, every mile is worth it!

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Alan S . 2020-10-26

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Sue and I ate here whilst staying in the Cotford Hotel (which includes L'amuse Bouche as its restaurant) and had a truly wonderful meal. Quite the best my wife and I have eaten for several years. All of the dishes were beautifully prepared and presented but the cooking itself was exceptional. The Amuse Bouche itself (Salmon and Cider broth) almost stole the show (it was that good) but the Belly of Pork with Black Pudding and the side presentation of fresh vegetables were just gorgeous. The wine list was good, and we were looked after by the hotel's lovely staff who were friendly and engaging. COVID protections were smart and well thought out. I can't recommend the place highly enough.

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Alun_Silver . 2020-10-11

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Table setting, cutlery, linen, and glassware, immaculate ️Comfortable lounge, good menu and great wait staff.  Scallops a high point.  For those of you who never believe an entirety positive review, the cod didn't really come together in as a complete dish for me.  The homemade bread and butter is, however, the best I've ever tasted . A special mention to the lovely South African waiter, whose voice is posher than Princess Anne.

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PatrickQ186346 . 2020-10-05

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We loved L'amuse Bouche. It was a beautiful setting and despite stringent Covid19 precautions - screens between tables, all staff masked - the service was not compromised. The food was served was really interesting and different especially as we are vegetarian. We had a lovely into the lit up garden with a gushing waterfall. We would not hesitate in recommending it to anyone wants a special meal.

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W6163FRianp . 2020-09-25

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L’amuse Bouche Restaurant within the Cotford Hotel is not just an amazing place to enjoy a delightful meal and excellent wines, but we now know it is a wonderful setting for afternoon tea. Our Grandchildren had bought my wife a voucher for her 60th birthday which was 1st Jan and although the voucher ran out in June, due to Covid-19 we had not been in a position to attend within the six months the voucher was valid for, but there were no quibbles over this and we were welcomed with open arms.We were attended by two delightful young ladies who were both efficient and possessed a good sense of humour, crucial at this current time. We felt completely safe at all time’s and thoroughly enjoyed our delightful afternoon tea with a good selection of sandwiches, delightful cakes and warm scones with jam and clotted cream. Yes, jam went on first My wife had coffee which she said was excellent and I enjoyed my two pots of tea. My wife couldn’t manage all her cakes and as I was rather full, the surplus were duly boxed for us and we brought them home.I just cannot fault this place, it’s not just somewhere to go and eat, it’s an experience, whether you are having a meal or as it turns out, afternoon tea. If owners Chris and Barbara ever contemplate retirement, an act of parliament needs to be brought in to stop them. If you haven’t been and are contemplating going, just book, you honestly won’t regret it.

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Robin L . 2020-09-12

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As it had been closed during lockdown was slightly worried if they might recoup by cutting corners. Very glad to say they haven't.Mine hostess welcoming as always ,solved problem of social distancing tables by using bar area as well as main restaurant. Waitresses wore masks.Terrine to start , beef and fish main courses , ice cream to finish . Home made bread excellent amuse bouche . Allround excellent meal.

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mark666 . 2020-08-31

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Went here for Sunday lunch with my mother and we had a wonderful time. We arrived early and sat in the garden and the proprietor brought out drinks and biscuits. It's no exaggeration to say the biscuits were the most delicious biscuits I've ever eaten! The meal was lovely too, everything was flavoursome and service was great.

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344sticky . 2020-08-15

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My husband booked this Michelin starred restaurant as a ( slightly early) birthday celebration when we were staying in Malvern. It did not disappoint! The service was excellent and also friendly, the Covid precautions were reassuring but not intrusive, and the food and menu was amazing!We felt that the whole experience was excellent value, and we also had the added advantage of the ‘eat out and help out’ deal, though we would have visited it anyway and still found it very good value. A meal to remember!

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Barbara B . 2020-08-13

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We booked a table here for our wedding anniversary. The food was absolutely amazing, both in taste and presentation. The staff were attentive without being intrusive and we felt totally safe with all the safety aspects in place due to COVID. Thank you to all staff there, the chefs and restaurant staff - you gave us a memorable evening - our first meal out since February and it was worth the wait.We would definitely revisit should we be in Malvern again.

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ClaireParfittBond . 2020-08-05

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Wonderful restaurant and excellent customer service - highly recommend. Lovely lounge to sit in for a pre-dinner aperitif.

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triggerpoint2016 . 2020-07-29

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Having just reopened post lockfown the hosts and staff worked wonders to give an excellent dining experience. Another fantastic meal in beautiful surroundings.

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W3437EXmarkm . 2020-07-05

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Came for a family birthday. We had a nice table in the window looking out onto the bridge and waterfall.. There is a very nice ambience hereTheir trademark amuse bouche was a beef one in a porcelain eggshell. Very tasty.I started with the quail. Very good flavour.For my main I had beef fillet. Good quality meat, cooked well. The veg parcel was beyond al dente, a bit hard. Still quite a pleasant meal.A white chocolate dessert was quite nice.

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Malpoet . 2020-03-16

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Though we didnt stay at the hotel, we ate at the restaurant. We started in the lounge and looked at the menus adn the wine list, and after talking to the host, we chose a wonderful bottle of Italian wine, very smooth silky and full bodied. The restaurant knew that my wife was vegan and I didnt eat red meat, but there were options on the main menu that were perfect anyway. My wife had a starter with beetroot and a main with a colourful array of vegetables. I had the scallops and then the halibut, both tasty and beautifully presented. We even had dessers of creme brulee and a sorbet - on top of an amuse bouche, hot bread and butter (churned by the hotel - one with marmite which I love) another bottle of wine and a glass of port or two, we had a great meal and waddled off home happy. Very friendly place, superb food and I loved the informality of the marmite butter - even though the place looks quite posh, that, and a lot of other little touches, made it feel much more homely and welcoming.My wife already wants to go back, and stay there next time.

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shaunsouthern . 2020-03-12

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Right from entering the hotel we were made very welcome and shown into the elegant & cosy drawing room for a pre dinner drink & to peruse the menu. The menu choices were so lovely we found it hard to choose. Our table was decorated with beautiful confetti hearts & gems which was a lovely touch. Service from the lovely young ladies was impeccable as were the food & wine. One of our best dining experiences. We will definitely be returning.

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Viv H . 2020-03-09

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A group of 10 of us celebrating a number of March birthdays enjoyed an evening of the Taster Menu.From the get-go, the service was excellent. Prior to our visit, the chef made contact a number of times to discuss the food options and individual requirements (mix of meat, pescatarian and vegan diners). Nothing was too much trouble and the chef was only too happy to accommodate our requirements.On arrival we were shown into a comfortable lounge area with open fire and served drinks and nibbles. Great choice of gins with a variety of flavours! We were each given our taster menu with a teaser description of the 8 courses we were to experience before being shown into the dining area.Service was prompt, professional and friendly with the timing between courses just right. Two major highlights for me (and I think i can speak for all 10 of us):- the food: superb fine dining experience. The dishes, the flavours and the craftmanship lept off the plate.- interaction with the Chefs. Both chefs came to our table several times to introduce the course being served and give an overview of the dish, the key ingredients and the flavour combinations. The beef and chocolate + rhubarb courses were big highlights for me!So....top marks for me across all dimensions and kudos to both front of house and kitchen teams. Having lived in Malvern for 15 years, it's a bit remiss of me not to have visited before.....and i'll certainly be coming back again soon.

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deej74 . 2020-03-07

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An elegant but understated dining experience. The cosy lounge with drinks and menus in front of an open fire gave us a warm welcome. The meal itself was well executed with good flavours and attention to detail in the presentation. Overall an excellent location for a romantic dinner for two.

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Victoria T . 2020-02-16

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I am pleased that the hotel has wheelchair access which is to the side of the hotel and there is a disabled bay close by. Onto the delicious food, service & surroundings. Right onto the food which is superb especially the venison & assiette of desserts!! Canapes were popcorn & black truffles!! wonderful. The decor is gothic with lashings of silver candle holders & pewter candelabras with candles. The menu is good value for money. I can't wait to return to have the tasting menu. What I also liked was the owner Chris came out to check I had got in okay. Don't read anymore reviews just go!

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CaptainSpaz . 2020-02-13

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We tried L’amuse Bouche for Sunday lunch to celebrate my birthday, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I love the whole ‘country house’ restaurant experience, and have tried several around the county over the years for Sunday lunch and this was easily in the top two, and definitely the best in the local area. Just under £30 per person for three courses was good value, with a pleasant range of options and I can’t wait for a reason to go back.

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M_H_B_Worcs . 2020-02-10

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We enjoyed a super meal here last week.I suffer with a dairy allergy, and when I asked the waitress to help me with the menu she couldn't have been more helpful. She talked through the options which the chef could tweak to be dairy free and I enjoyed a wonderful celeriac salad with basil sorbet and a pork belly main with seasonal vegetables. But it really was the pudding that I was most impressed with. There was nothing on the menu that could be tweaked, so the chef made me a poached pear in a sticky ginger sauce with sorbet, fruit, toasted hazelnuts and tiny meringues. I think it's fair to say this was the best pudding I have ever eaten.The service, the atmosphere and the food was really outstanding. Thank you so much.

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Flossiemitten . 2020-02-06

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What a fantastic meal and setting at this love restaurant. When we got there we were seated in a living room with an open fire where we browsed the menus to pick our food and drinks. The staff then took us through into the restaurant where we ate and after the meal we were taken back into the living room to have our coffees. The staff we great and the food was fanatic I would high recommend L’amuse Bouche.

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Justs77 . 2020-01-31

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I loved the food, absolutely delicious. Prices were reasonable and the staff were knowledgable, friendly and fabulous.

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creature69 . 2020-01-26

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the passion and focus on quality is excellent, great food all made here from the chocolates, bread, sauces, etc. etc. some would say a bit expensive but I would disagree, its great value and will definitely be back again, it does not need a special occasion to enjoy these flavors.

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mmQ3756OX . 2020-01-14

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Returned in this occasion for taster menu and was not disappointed! Course after course of intensely flavoured beautifully presented food. Very reasonably priced for food prepared with love and attention to detail. Can highly recommend for any occasion and will be back!

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richardcX2868FK . 2020-01-03

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really good food and service 3 course christmas meal about £28 per person lovely building and lovely lounge

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john p . 2019-12-30

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This lunch was our special treat, having abandoned our family for only the second time in 38 years, and we were well and truly pampered at The Cotford from the friendly greeting on arrival by hostess Barbara to our departure feeling very well fiiled. The serving team ensured that everything was so smooth and professional - all done with charm. The ambience in the lounges and restaurants was warm and luxurious and we appreciated the special touches of superior party hats and crackers. The meal, for us, could be divided into two halves: fabulous starter and heavenly mouth cleansing sorbet followed by slightly disappointing main course and desserts. Both our starters were wonderful - beautiful presentation and delightful tastes. The grapefruit and champagne water ice with caramelised pineapple was heavenly - I could have eaten this ten times over! But we were disappointed with our mains of braised haunch of venison. The meat was overcooked, dry and stringy (though tender) and I found the sauce too sweet. There were plenty of nice accompanying vegetables, but overall this dish fell from the high standard of presentation of the previous two. Maybe we should have chosen the conventional turkey route....? Desserts were OK but again did not meet the standard of the starters, failing to deliver standout tastes. We had a very good Apassimento red wine from Puglia on Barbara’s suggestion. We finished in the lounge with coffees and petit fours to round off a very indulgent meal.

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Googly2010 . 2019-12-26

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Went here again for a Christmas lunch with my wife for our wedding anniversary. Wow, the food l think is the best in Malvern, the staff were exceptional helpful, we look forward to going again soon

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king1002016 . 2019-12-15

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Always nice to return here and see the new additions to the menu. Friendly and welcoming from the moment you walk through the door. A fantastic setting and simply exquisite food , the likes of which you won’t find anywhere else in Malvern. Absolutely first class

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PhilS678 . 2019-12-15

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We went to this fabulous restaurant last night for a family meal.

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187047Jane_H_11 . 2019-12-09

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My Aunt and Uncle brought my daughter and I here for a belated birthday meal during our recent trip to visit them in Malvern. Everything about our evening was perfect. We received a warm welcome from Barbara and enjoyed a drink in the beautiful bar before dinner and then were taken to a lovely table in the dining room with views of the beautiful garden. The table had been decorated to acknowledge my special birthday. The food was fabulous with the highlight being the assiette of miniature deserts. Simply stunning. To top it all, the service was outstanding and Chris, the co owner and head chef even took time out from the kitchen to come and chat to us as we relaxed in the comfortable lounge after our meal. It doesn't get any better than this. Thank you.

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Sally R . 2019-12-07

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Big food fan here and have been to a few fine dining places, including the odd Michelin starred place and this was fantastic.

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umalumart . 2019-12-06

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We have never received better service or food than at this lovely restaurant and hotel. The owners are the best hosts and the food, ambiance and experience are without equal. Do not miss out.

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W3437EXmarkm . 2019-12-01

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Perfect food in a lovely setting. Great service, lovely food artisticly arranged and packed with flavours.

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Lorraine B . 2019-11-30

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Top class food , the food is first class and so beatifully presented tastes amazing and the restaurant is a delight in it's self.

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June S . 2019-11-22

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We arrived and were warmly welcomed and taken into the lounge area. The occasion started off with a large g&t; with delicious garnish, served with olives and salted popcorn - already a great start.

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Andrea70-11 . 2019-11-16

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What a special place with amazing food and service ! We were made to feel extremely welcome by all the staff and the food was out of this world ! Malvern’s secret ! I’m sure not for much longer we shall return

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helen o . 2019-11-13

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Two of us went for a pre theatre meal at 6pm. I had the lamb, my friend the Dover sole. Both meals were delicious and couldn’t be faulted. An l’amuse bouche was delivered beforehand, again delicious. The dessert, crepe brûlée was superb, each mouthful a flavour bomb. The setting is beautiful, a perfect venue for a celebration meal.

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hebdenwalker2016 . 2019-11-11

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This was our first visit - will certainly not be our last! The food was exceptionally good - it was certainly to Michelin star standard. Excellent service. Lovely bar and restaurant.

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HedleyA . 2019-11-08

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We dined here recently but I was disappointed....the food was OK and the wine also but the general atmosphere was odd....it was like being in a church or library. It was also very expensive

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brian h . 2019-11-06

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We have eaten here on a number of occasions, and have always been impressed withe the greeting, the quality of the cuisine and the friendly and efficient service. Whether as a couple or a group the welcome and the offering by the staff is excellent. Booking is essential, and other than hotel guests often the reason to eat here is a family celebration or a group of friends. Highly recommended.

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petercY5649OI . 2019-11-05

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I finally managed to dine here, having wanted to do so for a year. Only a couple of tables booked as it was midweek but maybe that made the dining even better, after all, we few diners had the chef all to ourselves.

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RichieLH-Malvern . 2019-11-02

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We drove by the hotel having missed the entrance as it is one of many grand buildings along the street.

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bryan60plus . 2019-10-24

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Just been here for Sunday lunch and it was fantastic, salmon starter, roast beef dinner and treacle tart, simply amazing. The restaurant and the service was faultless, can’t wait to go again.

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king1002016 . 2019-10-20

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This is my fourth visit to what must be one of my favourite restaurants. The food has always been outstanding but last night the bar was raised higher. The hotel is so comfortable with immaculate surroundings and fantastic attention to detail.

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richardcX2868FK . 2019-10-19

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Another year and another birthday and another excuse to visit here which without doubt is my favourite restaurant on the island. This place never stands still and is always full of innovation and sets the bar very high for itself! As usual the food was stunning and such was the presentation I almost didn’t want to move the food to eat it! On top of this the staff are great and professional without being stuffy which some up the whole establishment really. I would like to stay at the hotel to try the breakfast but unfortunately I only live down the road! ‍♂️

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Jamie C . 2019-10-06

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What a fantastic first class evening. The ambience in the hotel and service from the brilliant hosts and their staff were outstanding again! The food was exceptional, well presented and perfect. We had the best evening and cant wait to return.

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W3437EXmarkm . 2019-09-21

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Our request for an early meal was no trouble. The food, service, setting were all perfect. My only regret was not having longer to dwell over the superb cuisine. Thank you

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SmallPlanIT . 2019-09-11

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I have been to this restaurant twice, both times have been excellent.

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EmmieMac64 . 2019-09-09

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Fantastic food at an affordable price. Attentive and friendly staff. Walkable from Malvern Theatres.

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tuppence43 . 2019-09-08

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We have eaten here on three occasions, and have also held an ‘after funeral ‘ buffet, In all instants , the food was lovely. Well presented, and quite beautiful.

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Cazann1234 . 2019-09-04

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I have run out of adjectives for describing this place, but all I will say is, that you will not get a better meal anywhere in Malvern or indeed in the County than this, it’s that good. It’s not just about the food, but the whole experience and once again, for our wedding anniversary meal, everything was just spot on. You start off in the beautiful lounge for pre meal drinks and get provided with olives and popcorn whilst you peruse the menu and then you eat in the restaurant which is delightful. For the first time in all my visits, I had the Herefordshire beef and it was cooked to perfection which came with braised shin, marrow crumble and fresh truffles as well as perfectly cooked and presented vegetables. My wife had the shank of Welsh Valleys Lamb slow braised and with a pomegranate and confit red onion crust and a sweet Burgundy and herb jus, she loved it and she’s a real fussy eater. My treacle tart pud was a delight, although if you go for the first time, try the Assiette of miniature desserts, you will not be disappointed, believe me.

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Pencroft . 2019-09-01

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We haven't been that often, but every time we go it seems better than the last! The staff there are so knowledgeable about the menu and the chef is a magician. A wonderful evening out.

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Katherine S . 2019-08-28

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From the minute we arrived everything was perfect and it was one of the best meals I've ever eaten. The attention to detail was incredible and the atmosphere and staff were faultless. The hand made chocolates with coffee were delicious.

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Journey619642 . 2019-08-27

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We dined at the L'amuse Bouche Restaurant on Thursday evening for a birthday celebration. There was Nine people in total .Upon arrival we were warmly greeted & sat in a very comfortable lounge area for Drinks & olives etc whilst looking over the menu.

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marksgd . 2019-08-26

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We came here on our last night to celebrate a family holiday as we wanted a good meal and we certainly got it.

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Romackie . 2019-08-14

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Me and my husband had an exquisite meal. Food was excellent and the service was too. Couldn’t had hoped for anything better on one of these rare child free nights for us. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to go and enjoy a proper dining experience! Will definitely return next time we get some time off the children.

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MrsWright87 . 2019-08-14

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six of us went for Sunday lunch, the food was wonderful, the service, excellent, the ambience, superb. I know this is short, but there is nothing else to say. Go as soon as you can, you will not be disappointed.

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mike l . 2019-08-13

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We arrived at the restaurant and since we arrived prior to our dining time, we had a drink in the sitting room which was both architecturally interesting and comfortable with new views of the garden. We had informed the restaurant that we intended to visit on our anniversary and on getting to our table this had been adorned with heart shapes and happy anniversary messages. This was a very nice touch. The meal was truly superb and we compared this to the anniversary meal we'd had some years previously at The Cliff in Barbados. We both really enjoyed the tasters provided by the restaurant and our menu choices. All the courses were well presented and we had enough time between to courses to not feel rushed in any way. We adjourned back to the sitting room for coffee and there we had some petit fours on a plate with Happy Anniversary inscribed in chocolate. We couldn't fault the restaurant or what we saw of the hotel in any way. We left very contented and really appreciated how they had made our anniversary so special.

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gdfmsingleton . 2019-08-06

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We have lived in Malvern for many years but only recently visited L'Amuse Bouche when our friends were visiting from out of town. We are slightly gutted not to have tried it before, thinking how good could a hotel restaurant be (how wrong we were!), but now we have been we will definitely go back.

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Kate R . 2019-07-27

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The cosy dining room gives a lovely ambience and on a summers evening the windows were open so you could hear the sound of the water feature in the garden.

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richarda170 . 2019-07-20

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A superb evening! Starting with a friendly welcome, sitting in the lovely lounge while we had a drink and read the interesting menu. Then the food - beautifully presented, excellent quality, as good as we have ever had anywhere. We told the staff it was my birthday and our wedding anniversary, our table had silver stars scattered on it, my dessert was decorated with Happy Birthday written in fine chocolate and as a finishing touch we had chocolates on a plate decorated with Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful, personal touch. We had such a lovely time, thank you L'Amuse Bouche for making our evening out so special. We will return very soon.

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MJM48 . 2019-07-04

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Decided to go the The Cotford Hotel restaurant for our wedding anniversary on Friday and had an absolutely fantastic meal! It was beautifully cooked and presented and I enjoyed meeting the chef as he explained the details of our choices. Couldn't fault this restaurant, and it was not hugely expensive! Decided we must visit this much more often. Thank you!

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marshwader . 2019-06-30

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The food in the resaurant is out of this world.whether you are having an evening meal or breakfast the quality is always excellent.

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June S . 2019-06-20

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Every year my brother, our wives and I rent a cottage somewhere for a short break with my mum and stepdad.

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jonny1960 . 2019-06-19

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An award winning restaurant in an award winning garden! A talented owner/chef/gardener Chris has crafted a fantastic ‘family’ in his kitchen. The food is exquisite and for a special occasion worth every penny!

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X1028BWelizabeths . 2019-06-07

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This is the most amazing hotel /restaurant !

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040649 . 2019-06-05

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It was a birthday meal and I had no idea where he was whisking me off to. In hindsight I cannot believe we hadn't heard of or been here before. It was a truly amazing evening just the two of us stepping away from the hubbub of everyday life, for just a little while. The staff were professional, attentive, knowledgeable about the food and wine and seemed really friendly and happy. The atmosphere was very relaxed and calming. The food looked amazing and was simply sublime to eat. We would both go back in a heartbeat. Can't wait for the next time......thank you SO much.

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Alison R . 2019-06-05

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I took my wife for a special Sunday birthday lunch. We had not been before, but Tripadvisor gave it excellent reviews. (they weren't wrong)

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mike l . 2019-05-28

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So we visited early evening as we were going to the theatre and the staff were very aware of this and made every effort to get us served and out in time. So we didnt have time to truly appreciate everything but that was due to our time restriction not the restaurant and staff who were brilliant in that respect. So what can i say - smoked scallops, a first for me, as the most delicious starter. Pork belly with haggis and cider which really packed a punch and with seasonal veg was a fair sized dish and finally white chocolate creme brulee with blood orange textures. The dessert was amazing with the blood orange really cutting through the sweetness of the creme brulee. All the other dishes everyone else had were cooked perfectly and so full of flavour. I have to give special credit to the chef for the food and the staff for the service. If you are looking for high end dining definitely try this out.

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steviejgalfie . 2019-05-26

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My husband and I had never been before but we had a fabulous evening here. Food and wine excellent as was the service. Would highly recommend.

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FionaH31 . 2019-05-20

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We visited as two couples for a family birthday. It was a Saturday evening and very busy but the welcome we received was warm and friendly. We were shown in to the lounge, given nibbles and a drink whilst we browsed the menu. For all three courses the food was of an exceptionally high quality, superbly presented and the service was excellent throughout the evening. All four of us were more than happy with all of our courses. So, a massive big tick for both the food and the service.

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TheApostle . 2019-04-28

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Celebrated my wife’s birthday at L’Amuse with her sister and husband. Extremely pleasant evening food was their usual high standard a pleasure to eat there.it is definitely a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion.

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Keithg1948 . 2019-04-28

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I visited this restaurant on Easter Saturday . I couldnt have been made more welcome . So many smiles . Good service and delicious food . Do go .

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richardh7100 . 2019-04-25

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We were very impressed with this restaurant. The welcome we were given was very warm and the dishes were uniformly delicious. Stars of the show were the crab starter and local Hereford beef. We suspect a star beckons!

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MartinBache . 2019-04-24

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We decided to eat at L'amuse Bouche as my husband was celebrating a special birthday and we were in Malvern on holiday. We arrived for our meal and were shown into the main lounge, which was very well decorated. The waiter took our drink order then returned for our food order. I asked for the duck, now this is a dish I don't normally have but as it is a high end restaurant I thought I would order it. The waiter asked how I wanted it cooked. To be honest I wasn't too sure what he meant. Did I want it in orange sauce or grilled or what? I honestly didn't know that it could be rare to well done, I thought it had to be reasonably well cooked and should not be eaten rare. However, due to my total ignorance I wasn't sure, the waiter didn't help me out and just stood there waiting for an answer to a question that I unfortunately didn't know how to answerI I felt he was looking down his nose at me!! I was a little uncomfortable with his attitude and quickly changed my order to the lamb, which I asked for well done. There, at least I knew how I wanted that prepared. My husband had the fillet of beef which he asked for medium to well done, the waiter said medium my husband said medium to well done again. The food was cooked beautifully although the vegetables were a little crisp and cooled down quite quickly. The desserts were also delicious. We couldn't fault the food but the waiters attitude did spoil the evening for me.The lady who we believe is the owner was extremely pleasant and friendly, perhaps her waiter could take note.

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. 2019-04-23

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L’Amuse Bouche never fails. Another visit, this time to celebrate my dad’s 90th birthday. The menu had changed and improved. I never know what to order but am never disappointed.

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. 2019-04-14

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