Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons in South Oxfordshire

We’ve been before and will be back again. Absolutely one of the best places in the world to eat. Wonderful ambiance, amazing gardens and super staff. And importantly not a smallest hint of any superciliousness that can come with ‘posh’ places. The food is amazing. That is not an understatement, every dish is a masterpiece and tastes delicious. Contemporary but not too ‘trying too hard’. Just fab. If you have the opportunity, go for it.One comment to make is that the staff are great but everybody wearing masks does make it feel a little less personal. A suggestion would either be for staff to have name tags or, ideally, just introduce themselves especially key members like your waiter or sommelier.

Visited for a delayed birthday celebration. Exemplary service, accommodation, and dining from the moment we arrived. Our stay was everything we hoped for and well worth the wait!

We were lucky enough to have our long delayed booking rescheduled to yesterday; the first day that restaurants were able to serve indoors again - hallelujah! So did the food still have that wonderful touch? Would the service be as good? In a word - YES!!They offered only the seven course tasting menu. From the first course of the tomato consommé, through to the deserts, everything was wonderful.What was especially nice was as we studied the menu and contemplated having a pre-dinner drink we were offered a complementary glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne. Nice. However, what was the highlight of the night was when I had a hand placed on my shoulder and turned to find Raymond Blanc smiling down at me. Wow. He stayed about 10 minutes. Chatting about La Manoir, food in general, his garden & lots more. He then went on to each table in turn making sure that every client was happy. Classy. Lovely man. He also asked his head gardener to take us on a tour of the garden the following morning. A beautiful way to begin to get back to normal.

I booked on 13th February 2020 for May 24th May 2020 – the one night Dining Experience – to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary Price quoted was £1085 including the 7 course Tasting Menu and Breakfast etc and a £200 deposit was paid. A high enough price but it was a special occasion and we had eaten in the restaurant several times but had never stayed overnight.Not surprised that it was cancelled!!! I was given the choice of a complete cancellation and return of deposit or leaving my deposit in place and waiting for the hotel to reopen. I chose the latter- even requesting a reservation for May 24th 2021.I was told they would contact me as soon as availability reopened. Despite Le Manoir apparently being open in November and December – I heard nothing.In February 2021 I decided to contact them - with another request for 24th MayI received the following reply ….“”” We would love you to stay later in the year and can confirm that all guests can move their stay to a later date (subject to hotel availability). Currently for 24th May, I do have rooms available on The Dining Experience at £1,435.00Please note we apologise in advance that we may not be able to offer the same rate that is currently booked, as we are now moving into our high season. Alternatively, if you would like to cancel, please be assured that all cancellation fees will be waived, and any prepaid amount returned in full.”””Whilst the 32% increase was steep enough – it was the lie about the change of season that really annoyed me – an outrageous and unacceptable falsehood, trying to cover up the rip off price increase. Subsequent Email exchanges confirmed that May 2020 was in the same season as May 2021.There is no doubt that the Belmond management do not have the same caring attitude to customers as the old Raymond Blanc inspired Le Manoir which we knew so well. Needless to say I requested a return of my deposit and will eventually celebrate at The Waterside and The Fat Duck and still have money left over for some really nice wine.

We had a delightful 7 course menu with wine pairings. The food was a pleasure on the eye as well as the taste buds. The cooking was of an exceptional high standard. The service as we expected was also of a very high standard. The dining experience met up to the high expectations we had before hand.

The most gorgeous Venue. Best place for a special occasion without a doubt. Lovely surroundings, great service. Staff are attentive and friendly.

We had a one night package including the seven course tasting menu. This is my review of the restaurant rather than the hotel. (Obviously we got lucky with booking a table between lockdown and tier four) The staff were charming throughout, pitched just right, with no arrogance and just friendly enough without being over-familiar - a true measure of professionalism and training. This included a swap-out of a course from the fixed menu I was not keen on, with no fuss. As expected the food was divine, could not fault it. A well though out, balanced menu, as you would expect from somewhere with this track record. I guess this is one of these places you do not want to go to on a budget, but we did hammer the wine list, including dessert wine and port. All brilliant. The sommelier was excellent, and it was reassuring that every recommendation he made was at a cheaper price point than the bottle I had selected myself. A lovely experience all round. Would thoroughly recommend.

This is my third time there and I hadn't been there for years. I booked a package of one night which included a suite with the tasting menu for dinner (and breakfast) for around £1,500, I have to say, although the food did not disappoint, I felt the stay and dinner was supremely overpriced. My 'suite' was one room and not very large. Calculating the service charge on the meal, my room for one night including breakfast for 2, came to £900. There was nothing special about the room. I also felt the food was overpriced at £300 a head. I have been to most of the top restaurants in the UK and I would not make a trip to go there and eat again. The Cliveden far exceeds this place. At least there, you have proximity to country walks, a beautiful historic building, a spa and far more beautiful and spacious rooms. In fact the food at the Cliveden is as good or better. I feel, if dinner and the room had been around £700-800, it would have been the right price. There is nothing to do there and it is not a place that warrants that price. I will not be going back.

Well worth booking ahead to get a table. A stunning dinner and perfect for the special celebration we went for.

We’d wanted to go to Le Manoir for a long time; I periodically check the website but tables are never available. I was therefore delighted a couple of weeks ago to see one open up for the following Friday so we went for it. It seemed like the perfect way to celebrate the end of 2020. But would Le Manoir live up to the reputation? Can anywhere live up to that level of reputation?Yes it could. A truly brilliant meal. We’ve eaten in a fair few Michelin one star restaurants, where the food it terribly pretty and tastes lovely but sometimes you feel it’s been prepared to be looked at rather than eaten, and that the customer not still being hungry at the end is not one of the priorities. This however, is proper food in terms of both an extraordinary quality of ingredients amazingly prepared, but there’s also a robustness and variety of flavours and textures that you don’t always get in starred restaurants. You certainly don’t crave a burger on the way home! Highlights are too many to list, but the slow cooked hens egg with Parmesan and black truffle, the Rhug estate venison with chestnut and gingerbread, and the chocolate crumble with salted caramel ice cream and yuzu will stay with us in particular for a long time. The service was utterly immaculate, friendly but professional, the staff had clearly been brilliantly trained but without having their smiles or personalities drilled out of them. Covid related issues were dealt with efficiently and unobtrusively without spoiling the experience at all. Yes it is awesomely expensive, but the absolute commitment to excellence in every part of the operation is such the pricing doesn’t feel unreasonable. If we want places like Le Manoir to exist in the restaurant ecosystem then they need to be supported, and to be able to keep innovating and developing new ideas then these prices are probably what they need to charge. As an experience don’t compare it to lunch at a gastropub, compare it to good seats for a West End show and dinner, or a weekend break on the Eurostar (if those are ever allowed again) and the pricing makes much more sense. Thats the intensity of experience and memory making that LeManoir represents, and we feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity.

Our children treated us to this stunning restaurant and with Covid in place, we had a three month wait. Words fail me as the the style, quality and sheer genius of Raymond Blanc' s restaurant. The festive menu was quite exceptional, made better by the friendly nature of the staff. Out of this world.

Personel uprzejmy i wciągająca zwłaszcza nasz kelner. Doskonały wybór i dobrze widzieć zmian sezonowych. Dziecko cukinii i kraba

The place is impressive and attractive and the food is also fantastic and the staff is very nice and humble

Diner is beautifully presented with an explanation from the attentive & professional servers. We can not wait to revisit to repeat the amazing experience. My family was very happy here. must visit agian.

it is difficult to fault the service at Le Manoir. However it is extremely expensive so one could argue you shouldn't have to! The hotel I have to say is over priced. It is luxurious but tired rooms. This is a shame and somewhat overshaddows the good value for money quisine. We are very spoilt living in London but this is beyond doubt good cooking with seasonal ingredients. If I had just gone to eat I would say it is value for money but staying is very over priced.I will be back for lunch/dinner but not to stay unless prices are drastically reduced. N.B. due to covid we had to stay at this time.

The seven course tasting menu was an absolute delight. Each dish beautifully presented with an explanation from the attentive & professional servers. We can not wait to revisit to repeat the amazing experience.

Superb the attention to detail was first class, and the food was sublime. My favourite being the mushroom risotto.

Six course tasting lunch - magnifique! Perfection on a plate. Not cheap but a wonderful experience. The staff were amazing and COVID precautions exemplary. Have a walk around the gardens after your meal and view the sculptures and metal architecture - beautiful. Multiple EV charging points (2.2kw NewMotion/Shell) in the car park!

We booked here for our 30th Wedding anniversary. It was amazing. Our room was upgraded to a Junior Suite. the quality of decor and fixtures and furnishings was superb. The food in the restaurant was the best we've ever eaten. Wine pairings were perfect. And service throughout was just outstanding. Cant recommend highly enough for a special occasion.

Quality food and service. Best experience of fine dinning I have ever experienced. Enjoyed every minute. Can not wait to return.

En septiembre de 2020, tuve la suerte de que me llevaran aquí para celebrar mi 60 cumpleaños / jubilación. Desde el momento en que llegamos a la puerta de entrada, donde fuimos recibidos por la encantadora Kim hasta el momento en que nos fuimos, nos trataron con niveles extremadamente altos de servicio al cliente: altamente informado, amigable pero no intrusivo como uno esperaría.Tuvimos un almuerzo de degustación de 5 platos que fue fantástico: cómo pueden elevar una sopa de Pistou a ese nivel me sorprendió.Los jardines que fueron diseñados por Chris Beardshaw, son hermosos con elegantes estatuas salpicadas (¡incluida una inspirada pero Raymond!). Recomendaría hacer tiempo antes o después de la comida para mirar alrededor, especialmente el jardín japonés.Con todo, no fue solo una comida en un restaurante, fue una experiencia que nunca olvidaré.

The palette of food was amazing , served and attended by the wonderful Diana , who was efficient, personable and friendly throughout. She is a credit to the standards of this fine restaurant.

The atmosphere, care taken, and not least the food were all superb! Service was excellent and the whole experience was relaxing and to be savoured to the full. A wonderful experience.

Reservé este menú de degustación junto con una estadía de una noche para el cumpleaños de mi novio. Somos grandes amantes de la comida y hemos hecho numerosos menús de degustación con estrellas Michelin en el último, pero estábamos emocionados de aventurarnos fuera de Londres.El servicio a la llegada fue muy atento y el personal fue cálido y amable.Creo que paga demasiado por las habitaciones, especialmente porque el hotel no tiene spa, gimnasio u otras actividades de ocio.Mi principal queja ocurrió durante la cena. Habíamos reservado una mesa para las 7:30 pm y dejamos nuestra habitación justo antes. Al llegar a la recepción nos preguntaron si queríamos tomar una copa antes de cenar en el salón, a lo que les expliqué que nuestra reserva era a las 7:30 pm y que no quería llegar tarde.Nos sentamos en nuestra mesa unos minutos después de las 7:30 pm y nos proporcionaron el menú de degustación para la noche y una lista de vinos. La camarera vino y me quitó el menú degustación y me preguntó si teníamos alguna alergia y le pedí un par de minutos más para decidirme por el vino, antes de optar por el maridaje de vinos. Ahora son alrededor de las 7: 40 pm.El sommelier llegó unos minutos más tarde y sirvió nuestra primera copa de vino. Pareció sorprendido de que no nos hubieran proporcionado el amuse bouche y dijo que como este primer vino era para acompañar el amuse bouche, primero y segundo platos volvería para asegurarse de que tuviéramos suficiente vino, a lo que hizo y yo estaba muy agradecido. .Procedimos a esperar nuestra comida. Después de diez minutos más, le dije a mi novio que le pediría una actualización sobre nuestra comida. Con su manera jovial sugirió que esperáramos. . . como en sus palabras. . . ¿Cuánto tiempo puede hacerle esperar un restaurante con dos estrellas Michelin? . . . la respuesta es 30 minutos desde que nos sentamos.Había otras cuatro mesas en nuestra área (una mesa que estaba sentada después de nosotros) que lograron completar dos cursos de comida y comenzar un tercero antes de que finalmente recibiéramos nuestro amuse bouche a las 8 pm sin ningún comentario o disculpa por la espera; Estaba realmente asombrado.No estoy seguro de si el hecho de que éramos al menos diez años más jóvenes que los siguientes huéspedes influyó en la falta de servicio, pero esto realmente no fue una demostración de un restaurante con dos estrellas Michelin.

Habiendo planeado unos días de vacaciones en los Cotswolds, decidí cumplir mi ambición culinaria reservando el menú de degustación de 6 platos a la hora del almuerzo.Toda la experiencia fue impecable, tal vez con la excepción del risotto de setas silvestres que para mi gusto tenía un poco de parmesano. Sin embargo, una delicia fantástica solo ligeramente estropeada por el costo horrendamente exorbitante de todo.Costo de un tónico Fever Tree en mi local 2; Le Manoir 5. 95. No se requiere cocinar.

Esta fue nuestra tercera visita en 7 años, todo para aniversarios especiales. Desde la llegada hasta la partida, todo fue organizado para dar tranquilidad bajo las pautas actuales. Todo el equipo usó protectores faciales en todo momento. El menú de degustación de 7 platos fue mejor que nunca, cada plato muy especial. Una de las mejores cosas de Le Manoir es su total falta de pretensiones. Junto con el humor, la amabilidad y la eficiencia de todos, toda la experiencia fue muy agradable. Chapeau a la brigada de cocina por la calidad de la comida a pesar de tener que usar protectores faciales en la cocina y felicitaciones al equipo del frente de la casa por su servicio. Y ahora esperamos con ansias el próximo aniversario especial.

A través de todos los años de saborear las comidas en Le Manoir, ¡no creo que hayamos tenido una experiencia más perfecta!La última vez que vinimos fue la noche inmediatamente anterior al encierro, así que ansiaba un toque de lujo. El restaurante había sido adaptado para el distanciamiento social, el servicio amable y sonriente provenía de los que estaban detrás de las viseras, el menú se ha reducido mucho pero la calidad de la comida era excelente.Comencé con uno de mis favoritos, la remolacha con rábano picante y acedera, y fue excelente. Mi esposo tiene vieiras de Orkney con dashi helado (una especie de caldo japonés) y cítricos. Mordisqueé un trozo de vieira de su plato y fue sublime. Luego tuve una flor de calabacín de jardín bañada en tempura con jugo de guisantes y menta. Este plato no solo fue artístico en la presentación sino que fue emocionante y delicioso de comer, una inspiración. Mi esposo tenía un lomo de cordero rosado que se estaba desvaneciendo perfectamente y que él dijo que era maravilloso. Luego me entregué a una versión de melocotón Melba que era celestial.También debo mencionar que cualquier comida en Le Manoir nunca está libre de pequeños degustadores no solicitados de rara calidad antes del entrante y, a veces, antes del plato principal. Me he imaginado una ofrenda, aunque no puedo describirla, excepto que tenía un hermoso sabor. Tomamos nuestro café y digestivos en el bar donde también nos dieron algunos canapés dulces y preciosos y mi martini expreso solicitado fue perfecto. Nos quedamos la noche sobre la que escribo en otro lugar.

Visitamos en enero y prometimos que regresaríamos en verano. El personal con viseras no le restó valor a la experiencia. El té de la tarde fue excelente (teníamos uno compartido entre dos) porque más tarde tuvimos el primero de dos excelentes menús de degustación. A mi compañero no le gustan los champiñones en el huevo trufado, así que lo sustituyeron por el risotto de verduras favorito de RB. Ella estaba encantada. Wine Flight Selection Prestige estuvo bien emparejado. El té del segundo día y G&T en el césped bajo el sol fue espectacular. Menú de degustación diferente la segunda noche pero cocina igualmente brillante (y el risotto estaba incluido).Hermosa habitación y la configuración es fantástica. El personal es sobresaliente; Amable y atento sin entrometerse, recordándonos siempre por nuestro nombre. El código de vestimenta informal adoptado por RB significa que, aunque el hotel y el restaurante están fuera de este mundo, puede sentarse en el salón, comer la mejor comida y sentirse como en casa. Lo amamos.Casi lo olvido. Los desayunos también son deliciosos; Oeufs B n dict, mi carrera favorita cerca del Petit Dejeuner Anglais.

Venimos para un almuerzo de verano todos los años y fue tan agradable como siempre.Sentados en el jardín para tomar una copa antes del almuerzo, nos llevaron al restaurante y al jardín de invierno, que es muy luminoso. Es un lugar tan encantador.El menú de degustación fue excelente, como era de esperar. Disfrutamos cada plato y el placer adicional es no sentirse lleno al final ya que no está lleno de platos pesados. Es difícil elegir un plato favorito, pero el risotto de verduras es tan bueno.Tomamos nuestro café y té en uno de los salones después del almuerzo y luego, antes de irnos, dimos un paseo por el sustancial huerto y luego por el jardín japonés.Intentaremos estar de regreso antes del próximo verano.

La última vez que comí aquí fue hace 2 años y fue la mejor comida que he comido en el Reino Unido.Incluso me registré en el hotel por la noche con mi esposa esta vez para conseguir una mesa debido a las restricciones de Covid.Estábamos en una de las salas pequeñas que normalmente tendría de 8 a 10 mesas, pero estaba restringida a 4. Aun así, el ambiente creado fue de primera clase. Los camareros que se vieron obligados a usar protectores faciales no les impidieron brindar un servicio fantástico durante la comida.Teníamos el menú de degustación de 7 platos con maridaje clásico de vinos. Hay otras opciones de maridaje de vinos más premium, pero el clásico fue adecuado para nosotros.Siendo verano, era un menú muy ligero pero no te dejes engañar. El tamaño de las porciones de Raymond es engañosamente grande y al final nos encontramos bastante llenos.A esto también ayuda el buen pan fuera de lo común que se sirve al comienzo de la comida.Mis platos favoritos eran el rape, las vieiras y los platos de postre de chocolate y remolacha pero, francamente, todos eran excelentes.Mi esposa no es fanática de la trufa, por lo que uno de sus platos fue reemplazado por un risotto de verduras. Ella pensó que este era el punto culminante de todos los platos.Maridaje de vinos excelente. Servicio excelente.El estilo de cocina aquí se trata de excelentes productos y excelentes sabores. Realmente no sirve con ningún teatro. Solo sobre la comida.

A fabulous hotel with beautiful gardens and an excellent staff. Palatial rooms with large bathrooms. We had the seven course evening tasting which was absolutely magical, so tasty. Everything in the hotel was clean and welcoming. A once in a lifetime experience. Thankyou

Reservamos el almuerzo tan pronto como terminó el cierre preguntando por los espacios disponibles y quedamos encantados cuando se pusieron en contacto con nosotros. Nos abstuvimos de cualquier conclusión durante el cierre, ahorrando nuestro dinero para esta experiencia y ¡GUAU, qué experiencia fue!Se tomaron todos los cuidados en términos de seguridad / covid. Temperaturas en la puerta y gel de manos pero todo hecho de una manera muy silenciosa y no intrusiva.El personal tenía viseras puestas, pero para nosotros esto no restó valor a su naturaleza amigable. Mesas un poco más espaciadas de lo habitual, lo que para nosotros es más agradable, pero estoy seguro de que para ellos es un desafío operar a capacidad reducida.Almorzamos en el invernadero, impresionante, con vista al jardín donde disfrutamos de un cóctel antes del almuerzo.Después del almuerzo tomamos el té en el salón y un paseo por los jardines que recomiendo encarecidamente. (Los dulces servidos con café eran épicos ... ¡mini fresa magnum! ¡Diablos, sí!). No tenía idea de lo grandes que eran los jardines y de lo hermosos que valía la pena reservar en un buen día para explorarlos. No nos presionaron para que nos fuéramos, así que pasamos una hora explorando los jardines.En general, con el entorno y los jardines, esto representa una increíble relación calidad-precio, y la comida. . . . . maravilloso. Cada plato bellamente elaborado y con las frutas y verduras de temporada más increíbles, sabores tan hermosos y la perfección de cada elemento. El pato con cerezas estaba fuera de este mundo, ¡y ni siquiera me gusta el pato normalmente! El pan solo fue el mejor que he tenido (pan de puré de patatas tan ligero y esponjoso). . . . . el risotto de verano. . . . increíble, no me avergüenza haber usado el pan para levantar el último pesto porque no estaba desperdiciando nada.Durante el almuerzo tuvimos la suerte de conocer a Raymond, quien se tomó el tiempo de visitar cada mesa y charlar con los invitados. Honestamente que buen hombre, genuino y amable ya pesar de lo ocupado que debe estar se tomó el tiempo para hablar con todos, incluso volviendo a los que estaban comiendo para no molestar su comida. Él fue encantador y realmente me quedé sin palabras (muy raro) porque solo la noche anterior lo vimos hacer ese risotto en la televisión y aquí estaba hablando con nosotros y compartiendo consejos sobre nuestro huerto.Todo el edificio, los jardines y el personal se sintieron como si estuvieran visitando una familia, todos tan encantadores y acogedores.Definitivamente regresaremos, y planeo reservar a mi esposo en la clase de cocina para un regalo de Navidad.Me quito el sombrero ante todo el equipo que realmente se unen para hacer de esta una experiencia especial en circunstancias difíciles.Realmente fue asombroso.

Después de perdernos nuestras vacaciones este año, aprovechamos la oportunidad de quedarnos en le Manoir. Ha estado en nuestra lista de deseos durante muchos años, pero vivir en el norte no permite viajes rápidos. Afortunadamente, ahora tenemos familia en Oxford, así que todo encajó muy fácilmente. Todo sobre la estancia fue perfecta, desde una hermosa habitación (según lo solicitado) hasta el paseo por el jardín cuidado con amor y el amable personal. Tomamos el té en el césped antes de prepararnos para la cena y pudimos sentir que las tensiones de los últimos meses retrocedían. La cena fue excelente y se hizo aún más especial por la presencia tranquila y amable del mismo Raymond Blanc, que vino a cada mesa para conversar. La comida fue sublime en todo momento. No es estrafalario ni divertido como lo hemos experimentado en otros menús de degustación en todo el mundo, sino que simplemente permite que el ingrediente más fresco hable por sí mismo. Lo más destacado fue el risotto y el cordero, pero cada plato estaba delicioso. Terminamos con el té en el tranquilo salón y estábamos tan llenos que no pudimos manejar los exquisitos petit fours, ¡lo cual fue una gran pena! Sí, claro que este lugar es caro, pero ¿seguro que la gente lo sabe antes de llegar? La experiencia valió cada centavo. Ya estamos tramando una vuelta.

Raymond and his team did a fantastic job of hosting us for lunch it what is the “new normal”The food was exquisite and the accompanying wine menu offered some fantastic pairings. The service was exemplary and other than the face shields, the team did an amazing job of making us feel at ease and guided us through social distancing.It was an honour to also meet my food hero, the man himself and we felt welcomed by all.We cannot wait to return

Nos trataron con una experiencia magnífica para mi 70 º en Le Manoir justo antes de que tuviera que cerrar. La comida estaba fuera de este mundo. El personal fue muy atento aunque extremadamente cuidadoso para limitar el contacto debido a que el covid 19 y mi esposo eran susceptibles a la infección.Espero volver especialmente en verano para disfrutar del jardín.

Había querido comer en Le Manoir durante muchos años. Como mi esposa y yo vivimos y trabajamos en el Caribe, resultó difícil estar en el lugar correcto en el momento adecuado y obtener reservas. Sin embargo, en 2019, cuando supe que volvería a casa en Inglaterra, logré asegurar una reserva en el hotel y, posteriormente, reservas para cenar durante dos noches consecutivas.¡No nos decepcionó! El edificio en sí es hermoso y está ubicado en acres de la campiña de Oxfordshire. Fue un placer pasear por el omnipresente jardín de Chefs, incluso en otoño. Si hubiéramos reservado una semana o dos más tarde en el año, habríamos podido experimentar las delicias culinarias de la humilde manzana, ya que nutren muchas variedades diferentes en la finca y destacan la fruta en su cocina en octubre.La bienvenida y el servicio fue el que cabría esperar de Belmond y nuestra suite era más que cómoda y estaba muy bien equipada.En nuestra primera noche experimentamos el menú de degustación de siete platos sin el maridaje de vinos. El Sommelier fue extremadamente servicial y entendido y recomendó un espléndido tinto que no rompió el banco.La presentación de la comida fue nada menos que una obra de arte y el sabor sensacional. La comida superó mis expectativas, que eran altas. Después de todo, Le Manoir no es barato bajo ningún concepto, ni siquiera razonable. Pero vale cada Penney.

I honestly don't have how people have written a bad review about LMQS. We had the most amazing time. Every single bit was impeccable, I couldn't recommend this place more. The service, the surroundings and of course, the food. We did the full day cooking course which was too, such an amazing experience.

Restaurant did not live up to its reputation. Food average, quite bland and some combinations just did not work in our 7 course tasting menu .Other 2 & 1 Michellin star establishments produce better food with flavour and offer amuse bouche & offerings throughout the meal which were not forthcoming here.

Our family had dinner and stayed overnight to celebrate our Ruby Wedding. From arrival to departure, this is an exquisite experience in enchanting surroundings. The service is seamless, our suites were awesome and, of course, the food is faultless. Le Manoir thoroughly deserves its reputation.

Having been lucky enough to have experienced Le Manoir during its magical Raymond Blanc heyday it was devastating to see how far it has fallen – except in its ridiculous pricing. From the vase of dead daffs and the gas fire in the lobby (it used to be crackling logs...) to the now unloved grounds and some really poor food, the heart and soul has truly left the building. The meal was a disgrace. The only set meal option (no proper tasting menu exists any more) had to be ordered for the whole table, so as my three companions fancied it, I had it too. The menu was incredibly poorly planned, with pork products on three out of six dishes. Not that they were all proper dishes – the teaspoon of grains in a ramekin that constituted the first course I initially mistook for an amuse bouche (which didn't exist any more either). Two dishes were good – the suckling pig and the chocolate dessert. The rest, which included a 'hen's egg on a spinach puree', were dated and lacklustre at best. For £145 a head it was shocking value. And that is before drinks... we were charged around £70 for aperitifs (only one was alcoholic) and £40 for coffee after the meal. Our bill for four (including three teetotallers) was well over £800 for a really bad meal. I'd waited 15 years to go back to Le Manoir, and I really wish I had not bothered. Poor Raymond, I hope he rarely visits. He created something truly unique and wonderful, and his legacy has already been squandered in Belmond's greedy rush to cash in.

My wife attended a garden tour here and was very, very impressed. So we booked to celebrate our anniversary. Gardens and house are beautiful. The food was wonderful. Wine excellent. I would single out for an especial mention the staff. Service here was of a standard I have rarely encountered outside of the best hotels in Asia. Wonderful without being over fussy or pompous. Thank you for giving us such a memorable time. If I had one small criticism it would be that given the average size of bill that must be paid by staying guests charging for tea or coffee at all - let alone £10 a go seems a touch unnecessary.

I went for lunch with my wife and my oldest friend and his wife for a major treat.We're all foodies.My wife and I came 12 years ago when M.Blanc was in his pomp, and it was the best meal we'd ever had.Previously it was a foodie's dream-the staff were into the food and so were the guests so when you were charged a massive amount of money you knew what it was for.Some of the lunch we had this time was ok,nice even but i)in essence it was mid market hotel chain food, ii)the ambience was beige and corporateiii) the (foreign) staff were overly intimate and fussy, and clearly knew nothing about cooking other than what they'd been told to sayiv) The courses were tiny.The artistry didn't warrant that.That's not just a greedy bloke talking.It was preposterously smallv) three of the six courses included Pork, so if you're Jewish or a muslim presumably you can f*** off as far as they're concerned.v) It was ludicrously expensive.We had1) an aperitif.2) the set lunch, with two small glasses of wine (in total) and some bottled water3) coffee tea and petit fours afterwards.Our bill was £860.For a distinctly average lunch.I thought it was disgraceful. I feel robbed. Please don't go thereV) It cost WAY TOO MUCH.We had1) A drink before dinner.Only one was alcoholic-a bellini made with bottled peach juice2) The set lunch, with two small glasses of wine, and say 3-4 bottles of mineral water3) Coffee, tea and some petit fours afterwards.How much do you think?£100 each?£120?

My partner and I went to Le Manoir for lunch a few weeks ago. This had been on our To Do list for a long time and we decided to experience it. The property is beautifully decorated and on arrival we were shown to a lounge for pre meal drinks accompanied by a lovely plate of canapés. We chose the tasting menu and the food lived up to the reputation of Le Manoir. The wine flight was delicious too. Service was impeccable and we were so lucky that day to actually meet Raymond Blanc who spoke to everyone dining there. Lunch was rounded off with a plate of delicious petit fours. All in all this lunch was memorable although the final bill was eye watering it would definitely not put us off returning to this wonderful place. Thank you Le Manoir we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here.

Sadly trading on its reputation. I booked as a special treat for my husband but we were left having enjoyed it but feeling ripped off.

The food is just incredible, we had the taster menu which was delightfully light and full of taste. We added the cheese course and opted for our own choice of wine rather than the wine flight options. The staff are very knowledgeable and form part of the great dining experience that is Le Manoir. We will be back

Had a 7 course taster dinner with an excellent white wine and also some 2012 vitage Veuve C.... the food was all just perfect, not one thing I did not fully enjoy. I mean I love food... it is all I eat, but this was sublime

Visited for lunch as a couple on a rainy day so didn’t get to explore the grounds. Much bigger than we had expected with three dining areas. Lots of waiting staff.... expectations were great. Shown into the lounge for drinks and complimentary aperitif . From here on we felt that we were on a production line... mass produced food that was good but that just didn’t have the wow factor that we had expected. We didn’t get that explosion of tastes that has us guessing ingredients and savouring each morsel ... it was just ....nice! Nothing special and lacking atmosphere I Consider myself a good cook we are used to very good food and for what it costs I expected superb ..... unfortunately on this occasion we didn’t get it.

Good place with nice ambience and very friendly and well mannered staff. Tasty food. Must visit there.

I’m writing this review as I really wish I’d read one similar before visiting. I’d been looking forward to this visit for some time and when booking confirmed that my mum and I were pescatarians.

Perfection is subjective, but Le Manoir *was* perfect. I've been very fortunate to have eaten in some fine places, and as such you get to understand how attention to small details and hard work elevate a restaurant from very good to excellent.

Probably the best resturant I have ever been to. From arriving (valet parking) to departure everything was perfect. Staff attentive, food fabulous and ambience perfoect

This was a treat for my 50th birthday and has been on my bucket list forever! It didn't disappoint. The service was fantastic from the minute we entered the restaurant. Aperatif's in the lounge while we perused the menu were relaxed, with attentive but non intrusive staff, the little plate of hors d'oeuvre were delightful. We went for the 7 course tasting menu as it was our first visit, along with the classic wine paring as we felt this would give us all a full taste of what Raymond, Gary and their team had to offer us. As we usually don't drink very much we were all a little 'merry' after the 3rd glass of wine and the bonus with the Compte cheese course - I had to drink mine as apparently it was Raymonds favourite to eat with the cheese and I didn't want to feel a philistine. The waitress who predominately served us in the dining room was very freindly and attentive and not at all stuffy. (I'm sorry we didn't get her name but she was from Malta) she really made us feel at ease and deserves a special mention. The food was out of this world being like works of art rather than plates of food (and yes we also took pictures) we all agreed that we would love to return. I was also a little star struck as we unexpectedly met Raymond whilst perusing the statues in the garden and he made an effort to speak to us and took some lovely photographs with our family, what a charming man. I think I am a little in love with the restaurant, the food, the garden and especially Mr Raymond Blanc.

Accoglienza magnifia ed elegante,piatti meravigliosi con esplosione di sapori particolari.

Non je n y suis pas allé mais j ai causé en france avec un commis de salle romain qui travaille dans ce lieu magique sous la direction d un chef français qui a une ressemblance culinaire avec le chef Alain PASSARD de l Arperge à Paris

We celebrated a big birthday here, our first visit.

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This has been on my bucket list for years but the prices to stay are off the planet. However, as I have just had a significant Birthday, my hubby surprised me with a booking for Dinner, bed and breakfast. We arrived to find that our room had been upgraded to a suite and we stayed in the Dovecote which was just fabulous, The bathroom is downstairs with a good waterfall shower over the bath. Twin sinks and magnifying mirrors, plenty of towels and the wooden floor surrounding the bath has underfloor heating.The bedroom was upstairs. For Dinner we had the 7 course Tasting Menu with the wine flyte, all of which was just out of this world. Yes, I did take photos too! The staff were all super friendly and service was as you would expect and not hurried in any way. We were then invited to meet Gary Jones, Executive chef, and have a tour of the kitchen which was a total surprise. As I am a real foodie we jumped at the opportunity. It was a thrill to meet Gary and he gave us a copy of Raymond Blanc's latest book, The Orchard. Raymond was not in the kitchen that night but we did see him the next morning at breakfast, although not to speak to. Everything is home made and much comes from the vegetable gardens in the grounds of the hotel. Before we left, we took a walk around the gardens which are equally stunning with many bronze statues, including one of Raymond's maman. All in all I felt truly spoilt and will never forget this experience. Hopefully, we will return one day.

On the bucket list for all the normal reasons why. WOW, WOW and WOW. Service was out of this world, RB was in the entrance to welcome us - and it just got better. Food was out of this world. It's straight back onto the bucket list to go again. I saw a review before we went asking what the average price of a meal was here, and a response said 'who knows, because it's not average'. How right were they. Exceptional and thank you to all the team - it felt like a family.

Excellent et très romantique ! On s’est amusé comme jamais avec une deco au top je recommande vivement

While staying in Oxford we also decided to have the dinner-menu in this excellent location. (unfortunately it was already dark, we could not see that much, but I imagine in the summer with all the flowers it must very nice).

Super expensive, super enjoyable, out of this world food, delightful staff, magnificent environment.

My wife and I had a truly memorable time celebrating our 20th anniversary. I contacted the restaurant team a couple of months before to explain that I am unable to eat any starch. This would usually be a huge problem but I was made to feel so welcome and special by everyone I was in contact with. The result was a breathtaking 7 course meal that was not only starch free but also completely delicious!

Après avoir écumé les différents établissements du territoire de la Reine, nous avons découvert le manoir aux 4 saisons. Un lieu de paix mêlant charme et gastronomie.

My wife and I stayed and dined here on Friday 3rd January 2020 for a post Christmas treat. The initial service was superb and we were shown to our Junior Garden Suite, which was as we expected, was excellent. We had the log fire lit for us in the suite and sipped Madeira until our reservation in the restaurant.

I rang Le Manoir direct to order Gift Vouchers. I was told to go to their website which I did and ordered only to find these are generic gifts cards not relating to Le Manoir but by a 3rd Party. I wanted gift vouchers to say they were for Le Manoir as my friends are big big fans of them. To my horror it has taken me over 2.5 hours to talk to someone who are most unhelpful and based in America. I still haven't managed to get my money back and not sure I will. Please beware these vouchers are not exclusive to Le Manoir and have no stationary or nice gift details to go with vouchers.

I had been looking forward to Le Manoir for months, since booking sometime in September, and was overall hugely disappointed. The price came to near £600, which is a huge amount of money for a meal where we weren't drinking a huge amount, so you expect the food to be exceptional. Of the seven courses, I would say two reached that bar, three were average and two were not good at all.

Szczerze polecam tą restaruację.Przyjeżdzamy tutaj z rodziną każdego roku i jesteśmy zadowoleni. Pełen profesjonalizm

貝爾蒙德四季莊園酒店裡的法國菜高級餐廳! 我們來住一天因為我們在牛津留2日1夜.

We had a set menu as part of the Christmas package, including matching wines. Food quality is excellent with friendly and helpful service all the time. It’s not ‘snooty’ service either, just genuinely feels as if they want you to enjoy your visit. The dessert was particularly fantastic, a selection of ice creams etc arranged like a Forrest floor. Almost too pretty to eat ... almost but not quite!

We booked to stay overnight and eat for our 40th wedding anniversary. So looking forward to this as we have followed M Blanc through his books and TV appearances for many years. Service efficient but not really friendly, room nice but small details grate such as cheap slippers that do not fit, no fridge for cool water, room service slow. Restaurant the real disappointment, no course was served beyond almost lukewarm, underseasoned and poorly introduced, and not very imaginative. Feels old fashioned and not catering to true food lovers.AND there is a (high)price on everything. Breakfast equally underwhelming. We had been looking forward to this for a year, but have eaten much better, with better service and half the price in several of the one star Michelins around the UK and France.

We are always welcomed like old friends. The wine waiter even remembered the old wine that Don used to drink. Our waiter was superb and laughed at Don’s jokes! Peter looked after us as usual. Don said it was the best meal he has had.

I give this 2 stars because, at almost £600 for two we were looking to be delighted, excited and for value for money. Sadly, some of the food was actually bad and lacked flavour. It had us reaching for the salt and pepper which I've never had to do at a fancy restaurant. The rest of the food was largely forgettable. Some nice textures but with invariably underwhelming flavours. Not at all the gastronomic experience we were so longing for (having booked several months ago and been counting down the days!) Certainly style over substance and we would have honestly preferred to stay at home with a well cooked takeaway.

Three words from my thesaurus to describe our recent lunch at Le Manoir! From the moment we arrived to the moment we left about 4 hours later, they didn't put a foot wrong. We were seated in a comfortable lunch to enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and canapes (delicious!) and to peruse the menus and wine list. We chose the 6 course tasting menu (£175 a head) and our hosts insisted on the mid-range wine flight (£199 a head) to compliment the food.

My partner and I were disappointed by the hubris of some of the staff, especially the Polish maitre-d'. The atmosphere was cold, moneyed, and unwelcoming. The food was very good - it's wonderful they grow their own vegetables etc - but service is very slow (waiting 30-40 mins between each course of 7).

We stayed at Le Manoir for my 50th birthday at the end of November. We chose the full tasting menu with the wine pairing (wine pairing started £125 pp to around £900 so know which one you’re asking for!).

From the minute you arrive in reception the impeccable service starts. We were half an hour early so took the opportunity to wander around the wonderful gardens, the care and expertise were clear to see, not surprising they are the source of so much produce. Mingling within the garden are the most exquisite bronzes which just add to the atmosphere.

Wonderful welcome in a stunning setting - the most perfect evening for a family gathering. Incredible wine list and classic French cuisine with plenty of allowances for the vegan. Hard to find fault, from service to wine and food, I made the most of every moment but particularly enjoyed perusing through the menu during the aperitif served in the historic drawing room. One piece of advice, though: resist the temptation of the delicious bread rolls and leave some space for the extensive cheese board!

Just exquisite from start to finish.

Having been a few times over the last five years, my response to the occassion has gone from "amazing" to over priced "ordinary". Admittedly the staff and fantastic, friendly and efficient, on the floor. However, it is clear that, over the evening, timing of delivery of the tasting menu is more geared to efficiency in the kitchen, rather than maintaining a consistent delivery of the product. Having been one of the first two couples in, we were one of seven or eight couples to get course six, with the other couples arriving during the hour after we did. Consequently, our meal lasted almost three hours. Others, around two.

My wife and I enjoyed a fabulous evening of amazing food and superb music last week.

Myself and my wife first came here for her 40th birthday - 27 years ago.

This our second visit to Manoir and I expect it won’t be the last. The five course taster menu didn’t disappoint but a number of the courses were rather large for a taster menu. The service as always was excellent and the Manoir itself is stunning. However, the price if soft drinks is exorbitant.

Outstanding restaurant with food that’s out of this world. We had the tasting menu and all the flavours were spot on and each dish looked amazing. The service was consistently excellent and staff were genuine and clearly passionate about food. I’d definitely recommend this for special occasions when you want to have a great all round experience

If you are looking for a restaurant just to have a meal then this may not be your best choice. However, if you enjoy food, and have an open mind, then Le Manoir is simply exceptional. Although of course there is very little that is `simple' about the place. It is important to deal with the `elephant in the room' straight away. We had the tasting menu and the least expensive of the wine lists on offer; the total for 4 of us the thick end of £1000. Now I wouldn't contemplate going out for a meal for £250 a head; but plenty of people spend that sort of money on an `experience' in an area which interests them, such as a concert or a sporting event. If you take the plunge you will benefit from a depth of skill, experience and knowledge second to none. From gardeners striving to grow the finest produce, to chefs refining their dishes again and again until they are deemed good enough, to customer facing staff who are that difficult balance of friendly whilst not intrusive, and of course all are superbly knowledgeable.

We stayed in Emily and ate from the 7 course taster menu. The price isn’t for the faint hearted but it was a lovely one-off experience. The welcome from the staff was very good, although the front of house staff are somewhat formal rather than cloyingly warm - and that’s not a criticism. Our room overlooked the front courtyard and was very well appointed although perhaps a bit chintzy for some. Chris, who took us to our room, was very sweet and helpful. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom compact but well designed.

My wife and I were gifted a dinner at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons as a wedding present so we decided to make a weekend of it and stay a night. (thanks to Emma who organised all that!)

Let's get the prices out of the way first. Le Manoir is breathtakingly expensive.That said, the experience is stunning. Raymond Blanc's personal touch is visible throughout, and Le Manoir deserves its Michelin stars. Getting there without going wrong in the narrow country lanes is something of a challenge. This is a review of the restaurant rather than the hotel facilities.

The restaurant is in a large and lovely conservatory. Service is formal and perhaps a touch too standofish. Having said that staff are efficient and we'll presented. We had the five course tasting which had some highs and some OKs. In our opinion there is a slight lack of creativity given the restaurants accolades. While overall we didnt find the food costs unreasonable given the good quality of the ingredients. We did find the wine to be outrageously overpriced. For instance wine that costs £75 are on the list at £270.

The food is outstanding. Every course was lovely and we could not give a first place to any one in particular. A real joy of an experience to treasure.

Make no mistake this place a very class act from the moment you arrive in the car park until the point you leave - class class class. A lovely experience and food not too bad either!

A very special place for a celebration, the food is excellent but very expensive. Take a walk in the gardens, it is beautiful.

As much as the food was great, the room welcoming and service impeccable, I find it hard to recommend Le Manoir. When you spend over £700 for two people (when one person didn’t really drink), then you expect to have such a staggering food experience that you remember every ingredient and dream of eating it again and again that you care about cost as it’s totally worth it. I didn’t have that at Le Manoir unfortunately. If money is no object then you’ll have a wonderful meal here.

A long planned special meal - in fact I had dreamt of visiting Le Manoir for 20+ years - we finally booked for a birthday meal, expecting something really remarkable & sadly it very much missed the mark. 2 dishes of our 5 course taster menu felt worthy of mention - a soft poached hens eggs with truffle jus & the Earl Grey chocolate tart with lemon toffee - both delicious. Otherwise the food was good, but certainly not outstanding. The general service experience was terribly polite but nobody was overly engaged in our garden to plate dining experience, wines a good spread, but eye-wateringly expensive, decor very beige however the gardens were a delight to wander around. A dream somewhat shattered & a lot of hard earned savings parted with (its expensive at £150+ per head for lunch) - not the memorable meal we so anticipated it would be.

Returned and stayed over, celebrating another wedding anniversary. This iconic luxurious epitome of Englishness, married with French influences, is the best you will experience. Le Manoir knows their craft, and it shows. The fantastic staff are on hand in help making your stay a happy one. The food was amazing, as normal, every course was absolutely delicious, and fresh, and filled with flavour. Our room was a garden room which was romantic, as we shared some champagne together outside in the evening, looking at the stars, we were well wrapped up, it was such a joy.

Была там с любимым человеком! Праздновали его день рождения, и очень рады, что выбрали именно это место для праздника! Все очень вкусно, сервис на высоте!!))

El titulo no puede ser mas claro, una basura me hicieron gastar casi 500 euros en unos platos que estaban como dañados, quiero una respuesta de inmediato.

Because of its reputation (and experience of other Michelin star venues) we had been really looking forward to this.

This rural retreat exudes a different air from the moment you arrive. Absolutely everything has been thought about and prepared for. Your experience starts at the point you leave your vehicle. The atmosphere is relaxed, you are encouraged to wander the grounds and look at all the lovely produce you will be served. Rooms are luxurious. Service is exceptional from everyone. But that isn’t describing the feeling of Le Manoir it’s like the whole world around you has taken the deepest of breaths and let out the biggest sigh and relaxed to a whole new level

We've eaten at about a dozen Michelin star restaurants now. We had the six course lunch time taster menu earlier today. The food was perfectly nice (the last desert on the course was superb one of the best desserts I've ever eaton) but comparing the price and quality of the rest of the courses to other two star restaurants we have been to a couple of times (sat bains, simpsons, mid summer house) we just didn't feel the food was at the same level and with a lunch price tag of 145 (more expensive for lunch than all the other two star restaurants we've been to) we were just left underwhelmed.

My wife took me for a two day break to celebrate a significant birthday, included in this was a day at the cookery school. What surprised me was how relaxed and welcoming it felt, not stuffy at all. It is a beautiful hotel and the rooms are lovely and offer everything you could want. On our first day we went for a walk round the lovely vegetable gardens and had both tea and a drink in the garden, very relaxing. The first evening we had the 7 course dinner that turned into 8 courses with cheese, don’t be frightened they are small plates but believe me you are full at the end. The cookery school was informative and great fun the staff are great and you don’t have to be an experienced cook to go. Our second Evening was more relaxed with a 3 course meal that turned into 4 as we struggled to decide on a starter so they gave us both (thank you); the food is just fantastic. The staff are wonderful they know your name even when just walking about and are always there when you need them; they definitely helped to make our visit special. Overall a first class location that made my Birthday special.