Lunar in Stafford

Fabulous lunch today at Lunar! Our first visit, but we will definitely return. Everything was very well done; the food was top notch (the sweetcorn soup is lovely!), the service friendly and helpful and a nice relaxed vibe. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Really disappointed with this restaurant. We chose the fixed price menu at £22.00. My soufflé starter was hard inside , had no real taste of cheese and was presented in a coated case which maybe was breadcrumbs and it was served on a bed of rocket leaves. Usually when I have soufflé it is soft and runny and served in a ramekin. It tasted quite salty too. My main was the steak , which was quite large but chewy and when I asked for a side of new potatoes instead of the French fries, I was not allowed to switch them. A baby gem lettuce side dish with garnish was ok but unusual so I opted to have extra sides of vegetable- autumn greens and carrots (with unexpected parsnip). The gravy was too salty. I drank a cocktail of raspberry , ice and ?apricot syrupand one glass of red wine- primitivo but I did not think it was as I had expected . The coffee was very ordinary and the waiter got our order the wrong way round. Then to cap it all we had prepaid £ 22.00 each when booking but it was still on our bill when it arrived so we had to point that out. I objected to paying 3.00 for plain water when I had asked for tap water. My husband ate with me and apart from a very dry / overcooked rather small sticky toffee pudding did not criticise his meal choice- the chicken dish but all in all we left with a real sense of being let down. Our expectation were for a much more enjoyable experience. Service was ok but slow and we had to give prompts for parts of the meal Sorry to be so negative but we have had better food and attention. We ate at 12.45 on Thursday 21st November 2024

A visually stunning restaurant, beautifully presented food, yet retains a really friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We visited for my other half’s birthday. The main chap showed us the secret bar and talked us through the art work. My third visit; the staff don’t rush you, happily explain the menu and the food is well worth a visit. The birthday card was a lovely touch 😊

Cannot fault the food, service and surroundings of this truly unique restaurant. We called in after a visit to the Wedgewood Museum, just wanted a light lunch. We were made so welcome. We ordered the most delicious fish finger sandwich and a pot of tea. The presentation was outstanding, food arriving on beautiful Wedgewood china with white linen napkins. The service impeccable. A complimentary piece of home made fudge and a little biscuit with our tea...we loved it and highly recommend it. Prices were extremely reasonable too. -oOo-

Had such great expectations going to Lunar. This is probably the most honest review I’ve ever done as I love to try new establishments but I just left feeling really confused. Firstly.. finding the place, no signs on the car park side of the building, its was only when we got out to go and see where it could be did we stumble upon it. We visited Friday and it was empty! Like three couples the entire evening. I’m not even joking. We arrived at 8pm and no one else arrived after. This dramatically affected the atmosphere of the place. It get awkward sitting close to the two other couples when the place was so huge. Artwork is nice to look at but at night with the ambient light’s you can hardly see it. Combined with the huge moon, pottery and alternating furniture lighting styles it’s extremely alternative. With those negatives aside let’s focus on the dining experience . Simply put the presentation of the food and service was impeccable. Whether the service was so good because they only had six people to look after is an unknown but on the night we felt really looked after and they were accommodating and attentive. Staff were extremely well presented, suits and waistcoats so you know it’s in an upper class in that regard. Food was delicious, credit to the chefs for that. Menu a little limited and we knew that before booking but anyone planning to visit should view the menu first to make sure there is something you would like to try. The food however did not make us feel that the venue was in a league of its own. Easily comparable to our fan favourite venue of No.26 at Aston Marina. Expect as a couple to spend £180+ for a three course meal and a few drinks each. It would have been worth that if the place had an atmosphere. In summary, on the night the place lacked any soul, it looked great inside, the food was good but it just doesn’t come together in a way that would attract us back unfortunately. Sorry Lunar but I have never seen such an empty restaurant on a peak night like a Friday.

The ambiance and decor of your restaurant were exceptional, creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. The quality of the food was excellent, and the flavors were well-balanced. We did note a few minor discrepancies between the menu descriptions and the dishes served. For example, the chocolate fondant was accompanied by honeycomb ice cream rather than the advertised vanilla, and the steak included an iceberg wedge salad which was not listed on the menu. While these were small inconsistencies, they could be easily addressed to ensure that guests have a more accurate expectation of their meal. The soup of the day was particularly noteworthy and was enjoyed by all at our table. The staff were friendly and attentive, although there were occasional delays in service, such as with drink orders and clearing plates. These delays, while not significant, could be improved to enhance the overall dining experience. Overall, we had a positive dining experience at Lunar and would be happy to return in the future. We believe that addressing the minor inconsistencies between the menu and the served dishes, as well as improving the efficiency of service, would further enhance our experience and make Lunar an even more enjoyable destination for diners.

Really enjoyable evening last night at Lunar despite the thunder and lightening outside! Good service, delicious food and wine. We will be back ! Phillip is terrific, personable, helpful and so welcoming. We wish you continued success. Sarah and Michael

Excellent sunday lunch with fresh lovely produce. First time visiting and staff were accommodating and friendly - front of house was very professional and organised. Would definitely recommend the sunday lunches and soup starter.

The main was beautiful (sunday lunch) but the pudding was not worth the money and frankly inedible. Got charged for tap water when this was offered as we were seated, staff seemed more bothered about talking to each other than service or smiling. Décor is very strange, feels like a school canteen! 1st part of the restaurant is beautiful but the back section looks like they ran out of energy and money so just put a big rug down and some kids paintings.

Came here last Saturday for supper. The head waitress was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I had the hogget and the steak which were brilliant. I've been reviewing for 10 years and have reviewed over a 1000 different places, but this one would be up there. You can forget about the past three mediocre reviews in the past, this place deserves your attention Ultimately we were over the moon with our experience or should I say under the moon!

Excellent a la carte lunch in terms of choice. Each dish beautifully presented and delicious. Charming and professional service from Filip and Tabitha. Light and airy restaurant with fascinating decor. Being within the World of Wedgwood means that one can have a full day experience. Even though nearly an hours drive from home, we look forward to returning.

A beautiful and most memorable evening for two, our table was well positioned, lit with plenty of space and intimacy, greeted with a cool crystal glass of champagne to clear our palettes we ordered sumptuous starter of scallops with cauliflower and hint of Asian spices to get our appetites underway followed by a whole seabass with capers and tomatoes, a healthy and meaty fish supper on a Friday with a selection of accompaniments to try including carrots, jersey royals, double fried chips and a tasty salad all good portions in individually presented portions. At this point we felt it necessary to enjoy the drama of the table and restaurant to try a cold martini with lavender before the passionfruit tart with a raspberry ice scoop. A most wonderful and slow meal enjoyed to celebrate it being a summer Friday in Staffordshire. The staff and service was welcoming, graceful and attentive on request, including a lovely chat with supporting waiters. Philippe was an amazing host. We will definitely be dining at Lunar again and again, especially for our Friday night fish suppers. The price was very reasonable considering the service, setting and definitely the beautiful food. We would recommend a visit to anyone and everyone, do not miss going to this restaurant while you are in Staffordshire. The art collection is also very beautiful with lots of choice to discover giving you a completely unique experience. A++++

So much to say about our overall experience...but please read on! We had booked this visit 9 months ago, when everything was quite different operationally at LUNAR and therefore went in with a little trepidation that the changes made would not make this visit as memorable as we were hoping, but it was, and for the right reasons (with a couple of pointers) Key points below: The entrance to the restaurant is striking and when first seated inside, it feels unique and different and very much 'on theme', creating talking points straight away. We were celebrating a special occasion, and were very kindly treated to a welcome toast, but then we were not given a drinks menu - which prevented us from ordering another drink until we asked for dessert (we were not prompted with Starter/Mains). When doing so, the cocktail list was great Food was great - probably correctly on price point but something that could be considered with 2 or 3 course a la carte fixed price point moving forward. For starters, the scallops were well cooked and paired well, for main, my fillet steak was brought to life with the best accompanying sauce and onion i've had and the banana cheesecake was just right to finish the meal. My partners cod main looked delicious and she loved the chocolate fondant. Philip (Restaurant Manager) is so passionate about the restaurant and if nothing else, we want to see the restaurant do well for him. He gave us a wonderful tour of the space, highlighting the meaning behind each room and functions of the restaurant - but realistically this is not possible for each guest. We would recommend some material to summarise this - explaining the purpose and story behind LUNAR, highlighting the art work (and that it is for sale) and to ask about specific elements of the experience- ensuring the knowledge is shared but potentially time is saved! The 'secret garden' bar area is a wonderful space for pre or post dinner drinks and there should be more made of this - whether it be for eventing or just part of the dining experience. We had the pleasure of sitting in their after dinner with a coffee, but as the only ones, it felt a little 'awkward'. We did feel the restaurant (and Six Towns distillery) is hindered by the World of Wedgwood post-closing time as the site goes incredibly quiet. There may need to be a marketing campaign that brings the site to life... or alternatively a consideration of how to draw visitors in between closing time and the restaurant re-opening for evening service shortly after. We will be back when we come to visit Trentham Gardens / WoW in the near future as we really want this space to do well... if you've got to this point, please give it a go yourselves. We hope you have a similar visit to us

Incredible experience for date night. The staff was so attentive and friendly, not only that but we was given so many facts about the amazing art, we was shown to the secret bar and around the whole restaurant. The food was one of the best meals we have ever had and the recommendation of the wine was perfection. The attention to detail blew us away! Highly recommend. We will certainly be visiting again when around this way. 10/10

Visited with family and expected the published set lunch menu to be told it’s not on - I would suggest updating your website. Anyhow the alternative lunch menu was equally as good and we had a very nice lunch, which I thought was priced correctly according to the area and the establishment. Very friendly service and absolutely no complaints about the food. We will recommend and return.

I booked lunar as we were on a weekend pottery course just down the road and this was our Saturday night away. Hadn’t done any research nor really understood how special this place was until we got there. It’s one of the most expensive chef menus we have had but was interesting. The venue itself is on an unprepossessing business park - but once inside the restaurant you are immediately impressed with the high ceilings, excellent and interesting contemporary decor and very attentive, warm service. The premise of the restaurant is explained on arrival and then the Saturday 9 course fixed chefs menu unfolded. Every course was beautifully presented and tasty - some outstanding. The one that will linger on the taste buds for me was the rhubarb and ginger dessert which was a gorgeous delicate flavour and stunningly beautiful. Can recommend for a special evening

We visited with family and friends for a 60th Birthday. We use to live in the area and knew its location however it’s a little tricky to find in the dark as the directional signage is not lit. Big car park when you find it First challenge completed we were met by a lovely member of staff who took us through to the “secret bar” which was fun. Everyone arrived and we were seated at a very nice table. The food was just lovely every course was spot on. I had the belly pork which was melt in your mouth all of our party gave a very big thumbs up. Staff were perfect…very attentive…explained each dish in turn and took the time to make sure we were enjoying the evening. If you want fast food this is not your place as courses are cooked fresh and great care is taken on presentation so the time between courses maybe a little longer than in some other places. The quality of food and staff more than make up for it and some It’s a 90 mile round trip for us however we enjoyed it so much we have booked my Aunts 90th Birthday the last Sunday of the month and are really looking forward to visiting again…well done

3 Friends invited me there for my birthday . Before we were seated , we were explained the story behind the name of the restaurant , which was a nice touch . The food was really good and the service / staff really good . The decor is superb . It was a nice suprise from my friends and I ( and them ) thoroughly enjoyed my evening .

Its not local but saw a groupon voucher and thought lets see whats its like, theres a nice ambience,staff attentive, food delicious especially the sea bream,the panacotta could have been a little richer but had a lovely vanilla flavor...overall would return ,its a nice treat and when a pub is knocking £38 for 3 course its decent value

Been before when first opened and service was fantastic almost too much but you do expect that with a new restaurant. Now 12 months on and service is awful, if it was your local pub you would say not as good as normal but they add a service charge. My starter was bland, wife’s was delicious. Both mains were delicious, my wife’s dessert was average mine was nice but not really to standard expect. At nearly £50 a menu the standard of food and service should be exemplary. Hope it succeeds but although they are mentioned in Michelin books and rated highly, they will never truly succeed unless the entire team works to same standards as the chef.

This was the 3rd time we've been and sad to say Chef wasn't there again! I am struggling to see how this potentially great kitchen and dining experience can stay open if the head chef is hardly there!. I asked if he was in and when to be told he's very busy and may pop in the following evening. I'm sorry but there's no stars here for service and definitely not food - needs a head chef I'd say! I'm not saying front of house were bad - far from it but seeing as there were not many covers to deal with the staff did a lot of standing and chatting to each other. Service when at the table was monotone and very brief as if they were all new starters. Our recommendations unfortunately are not for here but there are a couple of jewels in Stoke and Stone. Shame because we having eaten Nialls food at Sat Bains, Nottingham and at Whatley Manor, had high hopes for Niall and this venture. I just think there's been too many irons in the fire so to speak. Good luck on your next venture and stick with it or cut back.... maybe?

As a journalist and sometime food writer / reviewer, I’ve been lucky to eat in some amazing restaurants. While Lunar gets many things right, there is certainly room for improvement in some areas. First, lovely welcome from wait staff who explained why it’s called lunar (a reference to Josiah Wedgwood and his connections with the lunar society). we had warm bread and salty butter, then to start, my mushroom tart with tarragon emulsion was superb, with crisp, light, buttery pasty, and rich, earthy mushrooms topped with a green salad. My husband was less impressed with his mackerel in a soy glaze, which he couldn’t really taste, and the portions of fish were on the modest side for a £49.99 three course meal. Then it swapped round - hub loved the main of venison atop a potato fondant and the rich jus. I was less impressed with my root vegetable pethivier (essentially a pie) with lentils and green cabbage, and felt it needed some refinement. The chocolate cremeux, while tasty, was served with too little of the bitter orange sauce that I was so looking forward to, particularly as there was chocolate soil and honeycomb on the plate, too. I really didn’t like how the waiter bought another bottle of sparkling water without asking us properly first either as we didn’t really need it - not everyone who comes here has loads of money and anyway you don’t want to be charged for things you don’t need. wait staff on the whole were lovely, and courteous though I would have preferred something a bit more chatty and more introduction / background to the dishes. we asked the waiter if the blue cheese tart was savoury or had any sweet notes and he didn’t know - wait staff at a high end restaurant should know the menu inside out and should have tasted some if not all of the dishes. some past posters have mistakenly said that this is a 2 Michelin star restaurant - it isn’t. It’s in the Michelin guide along with 7 other Staffordshire restaurants. While Niall Keating has had Michelin stars for his other restaurants, lunar feels far off the mark. Much more refinement and consistency needed - when I ate here before it was much better. Also should we now call time on the open kitchen concept? Didn’t enjoy seeing the chef blowing his nose and hoiking his trousers up! Perhaps we should give them some peace - what are we really seeing in there after all? We are too far away to see the painstaking magic of plating up!

What an amazing place. People travel to Manchester, Birmingham and London to get the quality of food you get here. Best place I've ever eaten in Staffordshire. Amazing

We visited on the Christmas Eve. Starter was nice and the waitress was helpful in pairing the wine. However the rest of service was slow and lack of basic standard- the boy in charge of our table cant hold plates steadily and always forget clearing used plates and bowls before serving the main / desert to the table - he seems a temporary staff so we forgive him. But the annoying part was he then forgot put our desert order. The whole family waited nearly an hour for desert, he then realised he did not put the desert in computer system. Well, he did not apologise and pretend we did not order from the first place. When the desert, Christmas pudding arrive, no fire, but a warm pudding -- I did ask when I pay the bill. A more senior waiter told me it might be due to the chef run out of brandy!!! For your reference, we arrived at 1:30 for lunch and left after 5pm for a three course lunch. As you can imagine, due to the poor service, I have to go to the desk to ask for bill and pay. As a party of 5, we were charged for 6 on the bill - I realised it after arrived home- booking at Lunar requires pre-authorised card payment so I never thought they could get guest numbers wrong. First time in my dining journey, in a 2-star Michelin restaurant, I read through the bill in full details. Interestingly, I found the bill suggested we are a group of 7 guests (service charge is compulsory for more than 6 guests?) and we were charged lunch for 6 lunch-menus, and we are a group of 5!!! There is about 60 GBP over charge. I can't believe Lunar could achieve a two-star with their quality of service nor the food - a lot of strange tricks. Food: Salmon starter was nice. goat cheese starter is too simple. Mains are not Michelin standard by all means. Sirloin roast and turkey roll were using the same salty sauce -- quality is acceptable if they were served on a hot plate, presentation quality similar to a Browns or Piccolino standard. Sea bream is bearable, the presentation was poor. Desert: not worth for 1.5 hr waiting, not 2-star either.

Another lovely visit to Lunar Lovely venue with friendly and professional staff serving excellent & beautifully presented food .

The venue is lovely and very tastefully decorated. We had the taster menu. Every course was amazing. Although each course is small by the end we were well and truely full. Each course was explained to us including where the ingredients were sourced. The staff were extremely attentive and informative, nothing was too much trouble. Definitely recommend it for a special night out.

Wow what we can say. dinner with the family and the food, atmosphere, staff, and experience didn't disappoint. so many courses, over the evening, lovely relaxed feel, no rushing, beautiful surroundings. Left us needing to return very soon

This restaurant has gone from strength to strength as the food offering has evolved over the last two years. Superbly sourced ingredients cooked and presented with skill showing the knowledge, professionalism and character of Craig and Niall. Front of house team are enthusiastic, well trained and skilled at delivering high quality service. Having been twice recently, once for dinner and once for lunch I can confirm a consistent level of high quality excellence in dining. This is a special place that will, I’m sure, get the much deserved recognition it deserves in the coming months.

Just wow! Firstly, I bought a 3 course Sunday lunch with a glass of wine each for my partner’s birthday via Groupon a couple of months ago. There’s always the worry if you might be treated as second class in some way, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The entire team were amazing from start to finish, the food was absolutely incredible and the service outstanding. We were SO impressed, they really make the experience special and explain the history of the place, brought us a card deck of the art available when they spotted us looking at it etc. Truly above and beyond. Anyway, this is going to get expensive because now we’re dying to come back in the week for the tasting menu!! Couldn’t fault a thing, thank you Lunar team for making our day a real treat ☺️

Firstly from the moment you walk in the staff make it a special and memorable occasion. I had the trout starter, beef sirloin main and a blue cheese tart for desert. By far the best meal I have ever ever had, it was fantastic. It has me contemplating when I can return to try the ‘Lunar experience menu’. Would highly recommend to all.

Very good food and experience. The wine flight complimented the food brilliantly. Most of the staff had good knowledge of the menu, just one course where it felt chucked down on us. The discretionary service charge of 12.5% was a kick in the teeth. When...

I will keep it short and sweet. Absolutely phenomenal. Fantastic service, food that will blow you away. Stop eating out at mid range restaurants, eat out less frequently but better quality like Lunar. I am so tired of wasting money being disappointed but Lunar is...

Stunning food we went for Sunday lunch the trout was to die for and the beef the best I have had, I will be back to try the taster menu.. Luna is on wowcher at the moment I wish I had known

My wife and I visited Luna for lunch. It was excellent from start to finish. The service was impeccable and the food matched it. The lunch menu is 3 courses for £49.50 and there are 4 choices for each course. My wife had the polenta,...

WOW! Just WOW. An absolutely superb dining experience with fabulous delicate and exciting food and wonderful staff. Thank you to Niall and your lovely team Atillah, Sean, Georgina, Alex, Morgan and the team in the kitchen whose names I didn’t get.

Visited twice, cannot wait to go again! The staff, the decor, the atmosphere, the ingredients, the presentation, the service, the imagination, tje crockery (yes, the crockery!), the drinks, the menu, the little touches, THE FOOD are all astounding... a very special dining experience all round.

Chosen for a special event we arrived early as suggested. Suprised to be met by " you are very early" when someone came into reception to meet us. We were then taken through an awkward introduction to Lunar and into the drinks area. Greeted by...

Superb dining experience. Beautiful food and perfect service throughout. An absolute must for serious diners.

We booked for a suprise birthday meal on the chefs table. 14 of us on a Sunday. We were greeted and had drinks in the secret garden which was very special. Drinks service was excellent. We went through to our table which is impressive. We...

From start to finish, this was an amazing experience. It’s up there with one of the best meals we’ve ever had. The staff were excellent and attentive. The food was unbelievable and the wine pairings were 10/10. A special note, my girlfriend was 35 weeks...

First time visiting here but will definitely be coming back!!! The staff were absolutely amazing very attentive and helpful…couldn’t fault them! The food was sublime! Best steak tartare I’ve had… Looking forward to our next visit already!!!

Top notch food, fantastic service and great location. Seriously one of the best (or the best) Sunday roasts I’ve ever had. Well worth the 1.5 hour journey.

This is one of the entry level menus at Lunar and although £50 for Sunday lunch is a bit steep the food & service was excellent We were offered sourdough with local butter as a nibble and then the starter - pate en croute for...

We had a lovely Saturday lunch as a special birthday treat, pre football match. It was all delicious and there's wasn't a single thing left on any of the 3 - course plates for 4 people. A good sign! The service is excellent - friendly...

We had the lunch. 3 courses. No additional surprises such as amuse Bouche or petit fours with coffee. At the good price point maybe understandable but disappointing nevertheless. What we did get was excellent but we left feeling underwhelmed!

We came here for lunch on a Saturday and really enjoyed it spoke with staff about getting a certain champagne in we like and some caviar no problem booked a table for this coming Saturday night and Matthew emailed husband to say he could get...

Really poor value for money. £240 for the taster menu for 2 and what we received was not worth a fraction of that. The staff were very good.

If you are looking for fine dining there are many restaurants that you can choose from these days, but if you are looking for Serious Fine Dining Experience, which is indeed world class, then do visit the Luna restaurant in The Wedgwood Estate in Barlaston,...

Lovely experience with great choices for lunch. Both enjoyed Sunday lunch. Very good wine list too. Sample menu looks very interesting.

We were very lucky to get tickets for their special event in aid of Douglas Macmillan. The entrance reception was fantastic. The Chefs came to speak to everyone before they went on to cook for us all. Michelin star chefs has come together to make...

Sunday Lunch. Well worth a visit. Great space. Super service. Lovely decor and Wedgewood-ware. Food was a cut above. It felt like a culinary exploration which at £50 for three courses is excellent value. We'll be back. It's also completely wheelchair friendly - everything on...

We went here for a Valentine's treat and went for the 12 course tasting menu. We were struck first by the service which is beyond exceptional. They treat you like living gods and even throw in a story or two about the history of the...

My husband and I found this hidden gem by accident, but what an incredible surprise it was! We had an AMAZING evening, everything from the décor through to the music and food (of course!) was absolutely outstanding. The staff were very attentive, knowledgeable, polite and...

We dined here and noticed a lot of the pictures shown aren't what we were served. It's definitely worth a trip. Stated 12 courses . But one egg. One crab thing. One dollop of mango puree in a liqueur isn't quite what I'd call 3...

After watching Niall dominate the Great British Menu, my expectations were pretty high for Lunar and it didn’t disappoint. Lunar was a full evening experience. The decor was wonderful, our meals were served on Wedgwood pottery and the atmosphere was fresh and upbeat. Turning to...

My husband and I went for a special meal and Lunar did not disappoint. From the moment we arrived the staff were incredibly attentive and were able to talk through the menu including all the ingredients/dishes we hadn’t even heard of before. The food was...

Celebrated a 40th birthday. The greeting and service are exemplary. Modern decor but interesting. Warm and comfortable. Charlotte was our main waitress but all others displayed impecable service. The managers were delightful and helpful. This is not a cheap night out but the food is...

I love the decor and the concept of art gallery meets restaurant . The menu offered something for everyone and the food when it arrived at the table looked and tasted fabulous .All the food was delicious and the drinks including the cocktails were perfect...

Just returned from an exceptional meal at Lunar. I’ll try to be brief! Decor, excellent, interesting and thoughtful design. Food, excellent again. Of the 12 courses, 10 of them were outstanding. For my taste, two fell a little flat. The duck main course was under...

To explain we were entertaining daughter +3 who lived in London, and often ate out. Their comment was that it was ‘Better than London’, as my London living son had said previously in July. Excellent. Third visit and surprising start with the cocktail room. Loved...

It was our first visit and we loved it! The Christmas menu (3 courses for £50) was great value and exceptional quality. The service was brilliant and the staff were very attentive and helpful. I would definitely recommend going. Great to have a restaurant of...

Arrived early, were seated in comfy waiting area. Taken to our table. Quite formal but staff weren’t stuffy at all. Food was really nice, quite fancy although not alot of it - to be expected in high end restaurant. Not rushed. Good for a one-off...

My partner had met Niall at Whatley Manor and was so impressed with his enthusiasm for producing amazing food that he decided to book Lunar for my birthday. Set within the grounds of Wedgewood we took the opportunity to have a quick browse around and...

Firstly, we are leaving this TA review after giving feedback directly to the venue, emailing the team and then even contacting one of the owners and two weeks on we've sadly had no feedback or acknowledgement of our issues. We booked a special dinner to...

Paid £445 including 10% service charge for 2 taster menus, 2 wine flights and 2 cocktails. For this I would expect Michelin star everything but it fell a tiny bit short of this! Food was fantastic, totally original but I thought needed an additional meat...

Would highly recommend treating yourself to the lunar experience. High-end service and food. This is fine dining, so know what to expect before you visit. Everything is cooked fresh so wait times are longer but i would much rather wait for quality. Sunday lunch was...

Food was truly amazing. Every mouthful was just divine. Service was great. A real experience. We will be back. Thank you.

The dark decor was impressive, with a large moon immediately above the main dining area close to the bar. We were sat at a very large table overlooking the bar - a great spot. But despite what is quite an intimately sized restaurant the very...

We visited Lunar for a quick bite before visiting The World of Wedgwood. The warm welcome we received and the tempting twelve course tasting menu we were offered was just too good an offer to refuse. The food, the service, the ambience, everything was excellent....

A generous 3 star because most of the staff were friendly. We had the tasting menu; it was booked weeks before and we received an email to tell us about a price increase the day before. The tasting menu is what you'd expect it to...

The staff were attentive when serving and taking food orders. Coffee was cold and awful. Meal no where near Michelin quality in any respect. Sack the head waitress thinks more of herself than dealing with customers. Needs to totally rethink food and get staff who...

We have eaten at Lunar 3 times now and each time has been exceptional. Food is always delicious, staff always excellent and alcohol recommendations to pair with meal always outstanding. I would recommend Lunar to anyone wanting to enjoy a relaxed yet fine dining experience.

What a lovely place! The food is innovative and imaginative reflecting a global journey . The portions are a very healthy size for a 12 course tasting menu. The staff are attentive and informative and the VFM is incredible. The décor is cool and modern,...

Visited Lunar several times now and i’m sorry to say the most recent visits have not lived up to our previous visits. Although the quality of the food was still very good the overall experience had a number of small things that let them down....

Taster menu is delicious. Service brilliant and enjoyed every minute of our visit. What a treat - can’t wait to go again.

The place is fantastic, from the decor, to the secret cocktail room. The food is outstanding. The best food I’ve ever had. We’ve been here on a number of occasions and never fails to impress us all. A special mention for Mathew as he goes...

Probably the best restaurant in the area. From booking the table through to the family leaving, everything went like clockwork thanks to the wonderful staff in all areas. We had pre lunch drinks outside prior to entering the restaurant. We were given short tour through...

Wow from the moment we arrived. The service was impeccable, our waiter Sean was so attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The food, whilst small plates really filled us up. Yes it’s pricey, but for 4 hours we chatted, ate fabulous food...

Better than we have found in London was the comment from 2 guests we took, who came up specially from London to try Lunar (and celebrate a 75th Birthday). In detail - Smoked cod and trout roe tart  Probably the best dish on the menu....

Just a stunning taste experience. My tastebuds were dancing for hours. A lovely relaxed atmosphere to enjoy unusual and truly delicious dishes.

What a treat this was. Possibly some of the best food we have had. The menu was varied and delicious. Everything was a surprise but we were called beforehand to make any dietary requirements or changes. The service was exceptional, friendly, professional, efficient and yet...

Visited Lunar at Wedgwood recently for the launch of The Lunar Experience Menu their new 12 course tasting menu and it was certainly a magnificent experience! Each course was a surprise and a delight representing Chefs Craig Lunn and Niall Keating’s experiences from around the...

We have visited a couple of times and I must say this is my favourite restaurant in the area. The food and cocktails are always lovely, but the service is what makes this place exceptional. It would be classed as a little pricey to some,...

Invite for a covid deferred double celebration. Had a tasting experience, without doubt the best food I've every eaten, served with style and a smile. I've eaten in a Starred restaurant on a couple of occasions, next time we visit I am sure there will...

This was possibly the best meal we have had Brilliant service! Wonderful food! Thank you for an amazing experience we will be back!

The food is now based around a tasting menu and is outstanding with one of the best scallop dishes any of our group had eaten. Whilst it is still finding its feet it is well worth a visit for a special occasion

Can't help but agree with previous reviews. The setting is great and it was a very comfortable place to sit and chat (and we were under no pressure time-wise), but the portions were what you'd expect for three of the courses in a 8-10 course...

A 5 star review for a 5 star experience. Food is amazing, service is exceptional and the staff are so professional. Patrick and his team are seamless in their approach to customer service. Craig and the kitchen team are producing food that is plentiful, delightful...

Great food although the portion sizes of the dining experience menu were tiny. The flavour of the aged steak was overpowered by it’s sauce. The cheese course was a £10 supplement and was again miniscule. The promised experience with “extras” and “treats” and the decor...

Stoke on Trent finally has a fine dining experience and can be proud of it! I visited here with my husband and throughly enjoyed the experience. The food was perfectly cooked and all the dishes well balanced in terms or flavour/ texture and composition. We...

I have no idea what the other reviewers experienced, as our meal was incredible. Yes,the starters were small, yes, it was expensive, but the service was great and the food incredible. I had the steak main and considering I've been to L'enclume, the Man Behind...

Amazing food, fabulous service, cannot fault it. It was great to hear the history of the "lunatics" and the dining experience didn't disappoint. Thank you!

On arrival, shown to a comfortable waiting area (we were early), where the chefs could be observed working, then shown to our table with the concept of the different areas explained to us and the specialities of the menu outlined. Service was efficient, and drinks...

The service was appalling as we had to ask to order food/ drinks multiple times. We ordered 1 round of drinks TWICE as one of the staff ran in the back and had forgotten the order. The website menu states that there are scallops on...

£170 for a meal for 2 Have eaten in Michelin restaurants 1 and 2 stars in Versailles and the UK I have great expectations of this meal. Pretentious introduction to the “Lunar “ restaurant. Black pudding and quail egg starter was awful, just sloppy food...

Oh dear. We had great expectations for Lunar. What a disappointment. Over priced, the tiniest of portions and all together completely over rated. If Lunar wants to be trading in 2023 it must give value for money.