Meadowsweet in North Norfolk

Went with friends after seeing great reviews. Have to say this was an incredible experience. Food and service nothing short of amazing. Will return in an instant. Thank you for a great evening.

My wife and I had a joint birthday celebration, for which we decided Meadowsweet would be ideal, having heard good things about it from friends. The food was exceptional and cooked/served with passion and enthusiasm. Our room was nicely unfussy but furnished/equipped with nice things. The bed was very comfortable and everything was clean. There is a great deal of attention to detail on display here - small things such as being greeted warmly on arrival by the owner. Congratulations, Meadowsweet - we look forward to seeing you again.

I reviewed Meadowsweet a year ago and didn’t just give it five stars – I said it was possibly the best meal I had ever had in Britain. There’s really no way to improve on that, but I’m happy to report that it wasn’t just a blip. It remains in a class of its own. However, this time there was a twist for me: I was recently diagnosed with coeliac disease and now have to follow a strictly gluten-free diet. So it’s a special pleasure to say that on this level they are also quite exemplary. The special bread they made was the best GF recipe that I’ve yet encountered and, at every stage where gluten raised its head on the standard menu, they didn’t just take things away but added items that were equally fine or even finer – eg an authentic one-man souffle where everyone else had a piece of cake! They perfectly understood about cross contamination and gave us separate butters and so on too. And at every stage they kept providing reassurance that the thing that looked like it could potentially have gluten didn’t. (Few restaurants realise how important that is!) We stayed the night again and, even there, they had even changed the sweet offering with the teas and coffees in the room to avoid exposure to gluten. They probably won’t thank me for sending a whole load of coeliacs their way but this really is as “safe” an environment as you are likely to find outside your own home!

Our third visit to this super restaurant but first lunch. The tasting menu is always both creative and imaginative, great textures and flavours. Pescatarian choices are available. The service managed by Rebecca is personal and attentive and the vibe is informal and friendly. Yes it is not a cheap visit but is is memorable and very enjoyable. Looking forward to the next visit.

We recently stayed for two nights, and had two different dinners such is the driven approach of the chef. The dining rooms are set in an historic cottage with low ceilings and doors. The table has a hidden drawer that contains your cutlery- neat touch. Service from Rebecca and the team is seamless and perfect. It’s a great touch that the chef and his team are incorporated into service delivering the dishes along with an explanation of the dish answering any questions that you may have. The food is Devine. As overnight guests, no problems with having a drink with dinner and the wine cellar is good, and Rebecca knows her wines and they include some off the beaten track ones. The accommodation is simple comfortable and just upstairs from the dining rooms. Plenty of room and a good shower everything you need. And despite being on the main A road in Holt it is surprisingly quiet, a good night sleep was had by all. The probably the best breakfast we have had in a restaurant with rooms, setting you up for a day sightseeing, ready to do all again that night. Recommended? Definitely a perfect stay that’s Rebecca, Greg and the team.

We stayed for 2 nights following a recommendation. So glad we did. The whole experience was first-class. Our bedroom (Mallow) was lovely and comfortable. Dinner on both nights was a real treat, from the multiple amuse bouches through the taster menu with its various subtle flavors to desserts. The second night had a completely different tasting menu from the first. The courses are presented by the chefs which is a nice touch. Service from Rebecca and Hannah was perfect. Breakfast each day was also a quality affair using plenty of local produce. Highly recommended, we will be back.

We have been looking forward to our booking at Meadowsweet for a number of months and it was well worth the wait. The food was incredible. Interesting and inventive flavour combinations and a phenomenal attention to detail with presentation. The chefs bringing out the dishes adds a real sense of theatre, and there are lovely touches such as the cutlery drawers in the tables. The service is excellent and very knowledgeable. This was an exceptional quality of cooking and we shall definitely return again.

Booked dinner and overnight stay at Meadowsweet to celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary. It was amazing - probably one of the best dinners that I have ever enjoyed. The menu was inventive, the dishes beautifully presented and the food delicious. The lobster raviolo was a particular highlight. However, the whole meal from the pair of amuse-bouche, 5 small starter plates, followed by 5 main tasting plates and then a slection of desert plates was exquisite. Go hungry. The service was attentive, but low key and the restaurant beutifully appointed, Meadowsweet only has 24 covers for dinner and 3 double bedrooms to stay so you will need to book well in advance. Our bedroom (Mallow) was beautifully simply furnished, with a good sized modern en suite. Very comfortable with breakfast to the same high standard as dinner. I fully expect Rebecca and Greg to get a second Michelin star very soon.

What an amazing place! We met Rebecca previously at Morston Hall so were hugely anticipating our visit with her and Greg at the new venture. Just perfect from beginning to end. Food was stunning, wine flights delicious and so many different treats. This party of 6 who ate in the Wine Room were blown away! Only one comment: Just visit!

Exquisite food, attentive and knowledgeable servers. One of the best restaurants I have ever had the pleasure to visit. Having the wine flight along with beautifully prepared food left me feeling truly lucky to have had the experience. Absolutely worth every penny.

SIMPLY FANTASTIC!! Meadowsweet is easily on par with many 2 star restaurants I have eaten in. Thank you for a wonderful evening Greg Rebecca and team👏👏👏

If you're wondering whether Meadowsweet is worth the money, the answer is a resounding yes. We stayed overnight for a birthday treat, with the tasting menu for dinner and breakfast the following morning. The tasting menu was beyond superb, every course was stand out with excellent service and sensational food combinations. We had the wine pairing menu too which was a real treat with each course. Different chefs presented the food and their passion and knowledge for what they were serving added to the excellent experience. The bedroom was cosy and comfortable and breakfast the next morning was also superb. We will definitely visit again. well worth the cost for the quality of food, drink, service, accommodation and overall experience.

I visited here with my husband for a mid-week, evening Tasting Menu. Neither of us have been before. There is no dedicated parking. We parked in a pay and display car parked and walked to the restaurant which took around ten minutes. We had booked in advance (you must do this as it naturally sells out quickly). I had no problem get a booking in the same month for a mid-week evening, but the weekends were booked up much further in advance. When you book, you have a space on the booking to state about any allergies etc, to which I filled in that my husband was good with whatever they served but that I could not have alcohol. The restaurant itself is small (basically an end-terraced house). I was a little worried that this would mean it would feel like you were sat in someone’s Lounge and it would be quiet and awkward. But it was not at all. In fact, it probably had more atmosphere than other Michelin establishments we have been to. The noise levels were perfect and we felt we could talk without being overheard but not so loud that we had to raise our voices either. When we first arrived, we were taken to our table and seated. The server brought our menu for the evening and gave me a separate one, confirming with me about my shellfish allergy. I do not have a shellfish allergy. I explained that this was not me and that I was the guest who could not be served alcohol. She looked a little confused and asked someone else for help. They then brought me a ‘normal’ menu and I was asked if I was sure I did not have the shellfish allergy, which I confirmed and repeated that my booking was the one with no alcohol. The next couple that came in after us was the lady with the shellfish allergy so she got her correct menu, thank goodness! The food was faultless. There were a couple of items that I was not as keen on (one of the breads and the pigeon), but this was purely my personal taste and I still cannot fault the cooking, flavours or portion sizes of these items. A couple of items I had assumed that I would not be keen on (the smoked eel and the oyster, mainly) but these were utterly delicious. I have never had warm oyster before and it was a revelation! I genuinely cannot choose which plate I enjoyed the most. Parts that I had been looking forward to the most were actually lower down my favourites than things I was not sure if I would enjoy as much. The flavours were superb. When you tasted each component individually, some were a little ‘much’ and nothing special. But then you ate a mouthful with each component together and it just all worked perfectly. Nothing was overpowering yet there was not an element on any forkful that you could not pick out individually either. The portions sizes were perfect and we were pleasantly full at the end. My husband had the wine flight and said he enjoyed each one immensely and had some wines that he would not have chosen otherwise. I do have one fault that I really need to mention though. As I mention above, I stated on my original booking that I was to have no alcohol. This was made very clear. And when we had the mix-up on first being seated about a shellfish allergy, I then repeated another two times that I was the guest who could not have alcohol. Like all good restaurants, the servers would explain each course to us on delivering the plate. On our fish course, the server talked through the plate and I thought I heard him mention wine in the sauce. I stopped him and asked if there was alcohol in my meal and he replied that there was. I said again that I was not to be served alcohol. He immediately removed both our plates and returned with replacements, my husband’s being a newly plated dish that he was expecting and mine being the same but with an alternative sauce. If I had not been actively listening, I would have consumed alcohol that I had specifically stated on numerous occasions that I was not to have. I dread to think what would have happened if this were done to someone who suffers with anaphylaxis reactions to a food item. When our fresh plates were brought to us, not once was the word ‘sorry’ said to me. The replated dishes were brought our very quickly to us, which was great in that it didn’t disrupt the flow of the meal, but it was like the mistake simply hadn’t occured and that they had already forgotten what had just happened. I‘m not sure if the issue were the front of house not relaying to the kitchen my dietary requirement, or if it was the kitchen that had forgotten, but I would have expected a member of staff to come to the table and speak to us and be apologetic. Nobody did. And in fact, I felt after that the servers were a little more distant to us when serving the following courses like somehow it was my mistake or that I hadn’t told them in advance (I had, numerous times). The mistake in serving was not mentioned at any point by any of the staff or acknowledged in any way (I do not mean by compensation / free items as I would have declined this, I just mean verbally). The toilets were lovely. They are small but the building is small and there is nothing you can do about that! They were really nicely decorated, had a lovely smell and had been cleaned (or at least the towel basket emptied) between my visits which is good to see. The décor of the restaurant is lovely. It is very simple and unfussy, yet modern and clean. My heart dropped slightly when a couple of larger parties came in with birthday balloons and gift bags etc, but they kept the noise down and were not disruptive at all. The atmosphere of the whole restaurant was just lovely. I would have liked a shade or blind or something on the window as my husband was sat facing the window and the sun was so bright that my husband could not look up from the table without leaning at a very awkward angle for around half an hour until the sun had dipped below the window line. It was uncomfortable for him and made our conversation a bit disjointed for a short period. He also could not look at the servers as they were presenting the plates because of it. The price was decent for what we had, I think. We both had the Tasting Menu, we had one cheese course to share, my husband had the Wine Flight, a gin at the beginning of the meal and a coffee at the end and we paid about £450. I also liked that when we asked for water, we were offered still, sparkling or tap, which is something some places do not mention. It is obviously not somewhere we will be visiting on a weekly basis, but it is DEFINITELY somewhere that we will be returning to. This is my favourite Michelin we have eaten at so far and I hope it does well for many years to come. Utterly, utterly delicious.

What an experience. Me and my wife went for a meal last night. 19/5. We stayed over in the Verbena room. On first arrival everyone we met were friendly and bubbly. The room was spacious, lovely and very clean. We went down for dinner and every course was amazing. It looked as good as it tasted. We had the fine wine pairing which was lovely. Every detail of the place down to the cutlery and tables were such a nice touch. It felt like you were part of the restaurant and the night was yours to enjoy in your own way and that isn’t something in my opinion you get at all Michelin places. I can’t praise it enough. We had a perfect evening and will definitely be going again. Thank you.

My wife and I visited here recently as a joint birthday treat including a nights stay. We were greeted warmly on our arrival and shown straight to our room, and already we could sense an air of something special, without the slightest hint of pretension, which is something I’ve experienced in several high end dining restaurants. Dinner was at 7pm, so my wife and I strolled into Holt for a couple of thirst quenchers. 7pm arrived and we were set for the main event. A taster menu is all that’s on offer, but boy oh boy why offer anything else, dish after dish, all perfectly timed and the attention to detail was sublime along with the flavours. As a couple we have been lucky enough to eat in some of the finest eating establishments, not only in the main metropolitan cities in the uk, but the world including Geranium in Copenhagen, but my word this tiny location not more than 30mins from my own doorstep gives them all a run for there money and I would go as far to say it is the best? With full belly’s and heads swimming after our gastronomical delights we headed up to our room. Our room was cosy but contemporary, warm and extremely comfortable and even though it faced a busy through road, was very quiet. All the modern facilities you could ask for, a lovely shower and toiletries, but the bedding was the stand out, which has now prompted a further email to our hosts as to where we might be able to purchase our own. Breakfast was included, which was simple, but again, absolutely delicious with a very deliberate nod to Scotland given the head chefs heritage. Make no mistake, Meadowsweet is not cheap, but when you dissect the food quality, accommodation quality , service and warmth from our hosts…..it’s worth every penny. We will definitely be back.

We had an exceptionally well-balanced taster menu meal each. Service excellent, flavours excellent. This is a talented team. We were extremely full by the end of it- not a fault of the restaurant nor the chefs- just that we don't eat big meals any more...

This review is for the rooms and the restaurant. They are not listed separately on TripAdvisor. Lovely clean fresh rooms in the cottage style. Just three available in what was the upstairs of the house and now above the restaurant. Modern but still comfortable and...

Fantastic food, beginning with about a dozen different, interesting and beautiful canapés. Followed by several dishes as you would expect from a tasting menu (that's all that's offered). All were fabulous. We would cheerfully go again, but be aware, it is very expensive. The tasting...

Our fourth visit since Meadowsweet opened in 2021 and once again a brilliant experience Greg Anderson is really at the top of his game each mouthful is an absolute treat a great choice of wines Rebecca is a truly wonderful host and all the other...

Meadowsweet is a truly magical experience. It is Michelin dining at its absolute finest - my words will never even come close painting picture of just how amazing it was! It was the most wonderful experience from the moment you stepped through the door to...

This was the Pearl Anniversary we could not celebrate because of Covid and it was well worth the wait. The dinner was beyond superb beyond words: whole evening was excellent. Everyone was so friendly and made a wonderful evening even more so.

We stayed overnight on 1st April celebrating our wedding anniversary. Food was 1st class.....best tasting menu we have experienced. Every course was presented to us by Head Chef and co-owner Greg with details of ingredients and where it was sourced from. Really nice guy and...

We stayed overnight in one of the rooms to ensure that we could benefit from the entire experience. This was a wise decision. The menu is a revelation. It is creative, locally sourced where possible and totally unique. The wine pairings are not the “norm”...

One of the best meals I have ever eaten. We were so impressed not only with the food but also the service led by Rebecca. It was an outstanding evening which our friends who are real foodies thought was fantastic. We will be back when...

Wow, Meadowsweet was fantastic - by far the best Michelin star restaurant in Norfolk!! We went with friends a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved it. The decor was simple and the atmosphere was just right. Meadowsweet is a small restaurant and as such...

The best meal I have had anywhere Very friendly and very relaxed Beautiful dining room Very stylish tables, love the cutlery drawer They deserve their Michelin star and really should get a second Pre menu menu was wonderful to start with. Beautiful jewels of Baron...

This was our third visit, although the first lunch. After the main course I said to my wife that i couldn't understand how the dishes kept getting better and better ! Is Greg on steroids ? The place is beautiful. The service is welcoming, friendly...

So, last night's meal at Meadowsweet in Holt. Undoubtedly one of the finest and elegantly crafted taster menus we have enjoyed. The work that the team put in from Rebecca, with whom I'd already begun to relate with through her welcoming emails offering cancelled tables...

Undoubtedly, one Michelin Star edging towards two. My son booked this five months back as a special meal for us all and this was undoubtedly worth the wait. My husband has a hospitality background and we have dined out for many years in both the...

This is going to sound “over the top”, but I genuinely think this might be the best dining experience I have ever had in Britain. Rebecca and Greg were already familiar from their time as Manager and No.2 chef at Morston Hall, so I had...

Stunningly wonderful food, creatively produced, adventurous and beautifully presented. The room is light and airy and service warm, friendly yet professional. Rebecca, Gregg and the rest of the brigade are on top form. Thoroughly deserving of its Michelin star and the long wait to get...

We booked earlier in the year to stay and eat, and have been looking forward to this for months. It did not disappoint! Our room was spacious, clean and had a very comfy kings size bed with loads of pillow. A really good shower and...

Stayed here for the night with a friend and had an amazing dinner and breakfast. Simple and stylish decor throughout. Absolutely beautiful food with amazing balanced flavours. The service and atmosphere was also faultless, so attentive but not imposing in the slightest .

We stayed for a night and had dinner, having known the owners from a previous incarnation, and loved it. The decor is modern, yet stylish, and not overdone with too many accessories. Our room was spacious, relaxed and comfortable. The food and dining experience all...

A beautiful restaurant with rooms which were taylored to perfection. I stayed here with my Mum for 3 nights and we were treated amazingly from beginning to end. Our room was bright, spotless and had a peaceful aura - something hugely appreciated when you leave...

What a fantastic meal we had from start to finish. This place serves amazing food, combined with great service and lovely surroundings. We struggled to find a weak dish, they were all sublime. Even the bread was delicious. We’re already planning our next visit, this...

Having just got it’s Michelin star , Meadowsweet is certainly the place to go in Norfolk. From the snacks at the beginning to the “last bite” , a sumptuous brioche at the end , every course on the tasting menu delivers on flavour and is...

We arrived at Meadowsweet late afternoon and were immediately greeted by Rebecca and Craig, who gave us advice about nearby car parking and where to go in Holt. After being shown to our room, which was comfortable and clean with a decent sized shower room...

Managed to get a booking with a room at this highly rated restaurant. The room (Mallow) was very simple and elegant with a large bathroom and everything that can be needed for a night away. The building has a nice courtyard where tea/coffee etc can...

An outstanding evening enjoying some of the finest food we’ve ever tasted. The service was courteous, friendly and helpful, the attention to detail all too evident and the variety, scope and quality of the food simply off the charts.

The best meal we have had in years! Fantastic modern twist on Morston Hall where the head chef trained. The stand out dishes were the scallops and the raspberry soufflé. Do not miss this restaurant, go on the waiting list and prey for a cancellation...

We ate at Meadowsweet last week, lucky enough to get a cancellation (we were on the wait list - great idea btw if you have flexibility). The whole experience from start to finish was just lovely. Its a fabulous venue run by a hard working...

We were recommended Meadowsweet by a Michelin Star chef in 2021 and were amazed at the standard of cooking. We visited again in December and in early March 2022 to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant has now been awarded a well earned Star. Greg, Rebecca...

We opted for dine and stay for a special occasion. The rooms are super cute and full of luxury furnishings and little extras. But lets be honest we came for the food and it didn't disappoint. Dining room is a really nice intimate setting, I...

We loved everything about Meadowsweet. Our room was gorgeous. The restaurant is lovely - with cute touches like cutlery drawers hidden in the table. The team make you feel welcome and looked after. The food is ethically sourced and was faultless. We left feeling super...

We booked this restaurant in September 2021 after hearing about it from the owners of another restaurant in North East Norfolk. The evening for four of us to dine here finally arrived, we were greeted by Rebecca, the partner of the chef. The interior of...

Wow, what an experience; from the most delicious food we have ever eaten to the fabulous wine pairings, it was outstanding. The room was beautifully furnished, excellent facilities, a lovely sweet treat on arrival and the whole building has been lovingly renovated. Rebecca was so...

This was a treat for our birthdays. It was spectacular! Felt we were on master chef… the tasting menu was amazing and the ambiance wonderful. The room was spacious and the enormous bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was really tasty and well presented. Really recommend...

We were so lucky to be able to take a last minute room & table here. Meadowsweet is an old building which has been superbly updated & beautifully styled. It is a very serene place to relax & enjoy the wonderful food provided by Chef...

Had a wonderful 3 night dine and stay at Meadowsweet Holt and would certainly recommend both the restaurant and accommodation. The food is exceptional and Greg & Rebecca give their all to ensure you have the very best on offer. To enable more than one...

Everything about this dining experience is phenomenal. From the personal and friendly reservation service, the warm welcome, the interior and the comfort of the furnishings. And the food…oh my, it is incredible. Serving a taster menu, each course does nothing but impress, as does the...

A strange sense of deja vu as we arrived at Meadowsweet. Once the home of one of our favourite restaurants which closed in 2004, this new venture is already making a name for itself. We were shown to our table by Rebecca who runs front...

My husband and I ate here whilst in Holt on holiday and were absolutely blown away. Everything about the food, wine, service and surroundings was incredible. We love tasting menus and are lucky enough to have eaten at several Michelin star restaurants and both agreed...

Warm greeting, lovely space, memorable food, friendly atmosphere. We had a wonderful evening. The tasting menu was nicely varied, imaginative, beautiful, and delicious. The man who caught the lobsters for one of the courses was at the table next to us. Everything is locally sourced....

This new restaurant in Holt Norfolk is fine dining at its best friendly intimate atmosphere combined with a fantastic 5/6 course tasting menu by the very talented Greg Anderson with the outstanding front of house service by his partner Rebecca. We stayed the night in...

We stayed the night in the the Mallow room, I was worried that we would have traffic noise but the secondary glazing, made the room peaceful which was perfect, The room was also spotlessly clean, well equipped and comfortable. We enjoyed the personal touch of...

If you can get a table, you must experience the flawless cooking and service. It’s not cheap at £75 per head , but is worth every penny. Wine list is very reasonable too. No doubt this place will have a Michelin star soon.

Exceptional food and service. This is intimate fine dining with exceptional attention to detail and care. The chef created a special menu for my husband as he doesn't eat fish and he had some incredible alternatives. Wine pairings were superb and just accentuated the intensity...

Just superb. No more no less. Visit, if you can get a table. Amazing food and a carefully chosen wine flight. Great staff enthusiastically delivering incredible food. Thank you Rebecca and team, you really deserve all your success. I would be back next month but...

We were lucky to get a last minute cancellation while staying locally. The welcome was warm to the uncluttered restaurant room. Cutlery placed in a drawer in our table with daily menu freshly printed. We knew that the tasting menu was set, though changed daily....

We had a wonderful evening at Meadowsweet, staying over in their Mallow room. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was impecable. We arrived not knowing much about the place - it had been a recommendation from a friend who had read about it...

Greg and Rebecca's unstuffy but professional enthusiasm and passion for their new restaurant is clear. Everything is made in-house - even the dining tables with their built in cutlery drawers and the exquisite butter knives. Each course of their tasting menu is prepared with meticulous...