Michael Wignall at The Latymer in Surrey Heath

This is still my favourite restaurant to eat at in the UK. This was our second time here. I've knocked off one star because of a couple of changes since our first visit but its still great food and service. Portions were perhaps slightly smaller than in the past but that could just be my memory. The wine list had gone up a hell of a lot. Wines seemed to be 300-400% over retail and as such hardly anyone was drinking wine which seemed a shame with food of this caliber. Another thing which may or may not be new but I wanted to warn diners about is a service charge which is over 20% (ours was £100). Taking into account the mark up on the wine this seems a bit much. Anyway another great meal and stay at Pennyhill park.

The pictures will do more to describe the food than I could ever do with words and the experience was sublime! Saroj is a member of staff we have met numerous times now as always made the dinner in the latymer a great experience for us both and making sure that all of the customers felt special and looked after. He really is a credit to the brand and loves working there! Already looking forward to planning our next stay!

A superb fine dining tasting menu experience. Quality of food was superb, the setting was excellent and the staff very (!) accommodating. If you're staying at Pennyhill Park already then experiencing this restaurant a must but even if you're not then visiting this restaurant is an experience. We will be returning

We came here for my husband’s birthday. This restaurant has a tasting menu. It was an amazing experience. Unusual, delicious, creative, high quality food. The staff were friendly, attentive and were really committed to us having a great time. We also stayed the night: separate review for that. It is very expensive but for a special occasion, entirely justifiable.

We have eaten here before and it was good not this time. Overpriced, not good flavours, too vinegary in places and poorly thought out in others

Went to Latymer for dinner on Sat night as two couples. Everything from start to finish was excellent. Latymer did not have any of the theatrics experienced at other Michelin starred restaurants but really focused and excelled at taste and aromas from first placing the plate on the table to the last bite. Our front of house was a lovely lady who did a fantastic job of describing each course. The tasting menu is presented as a surprise only receiving a copy of the menu at the end. It’s certainly not cheap but we really enjoyed every course and did not feel there was any lesser course presented. We would certainly return and enjoyed the whole experience which we thought was casual with no stuffiness some times experienced.

Service was excellent albeit a touch slow; we overran our recommended three hours. Ambiance was fine; there was adequate light by which to read the menu which is a joy compared to some other venues. The wine list is good quality, there is nothing there being marked up from Aldi or Tesco. However the measures (notionally 125ml but not measured) seemed undersized to me. The real problem is the kitchen. I don't expect a Michelin one star kitchen to be merely competent. I expect it to be both competent and creative with both ingredients and presentation as found at e.g. Mariottat, Mr Underhill's (RIP) and Le Petit Hôtel du Grand Large. Our meal was a continual procession of small delicate morsels but quails eggs, gold leaf and five different half teaspoons around the venison are no substitute for the creativity that others provide. Incidentally our John Dory should never have left the kitchen; it had the texture of Weetabix. There's a 13.5% service charge which is applied to both food and wine; hence the £175/head sticker price for the meal became fractionally under £200/head. Our total meal for two with water, two glasses of champagne, five (small) glasses of wine plus a little cheese came to just over £640.

Eye wateringly Expensive but Faultless dining and wine flight 10 out 0f 10 Great snack, great sommelier and great menu recommended

From the moment we walked in it was like being home again! First and foremost the staff make it an experience to remember "welcome back Mr Dale", Saroj remembers us every time and welcomes with a smile and really does make it feel amazing. The pictures will do the food more justice than I can with words but a few mentions are needed! The amuse bouch are all amazing but a new addition of Hereford beef tartar was just what the doctor ordered and absolutely delicious. The Gigha Halibut was cooked to perfection and one of the best fish dishes I have had. The star of the show was an upgraded course of A5 wagyu beef, if you have never had this in your life then you are missing out! The beef was cooked perfectly and literally melted in the mouth!! To Steve and his hard working team I say Bravo. We can't wait to be back.

I won't repeat what has already been written, but will certainly endorse. What I can add is that we've eaten at our fair share of Michelin starred restaurants, of which a couple have a coveted three stars. I can genuinely say this meal and experience is very close to topping the lot. Absolutely amazing.

A week after our stay I cut open our Latymer menu card and found a handwritten note, personal and clearly written after we had eaten – I love this place. After our amazing stay last year, we felt the need to check up on Pennyhill Park and Latymer. Four of us celebrated big birthdays with an overnight stay (in recently refurbished rooms) and dinner at Latymer. The Carlingford oysters, Welsh john dory, the cherry and shiso napoleon to mention a few of the 7 formal courses (and untold extra exquisite morsels), matched with a fine flight of wines. We agreed it really was the most delicious food we have ever eaten, served with elegance in a delightful yet unpretentious dining room. Matt, our sommelier, was knowledgeable, really engaging and with a great sense of humour; superbly aware too that we should had time to enjoy the food with the wine. We retired to the games room and the pool table. Sunshine was appropriately provided for the time in the spa – we were told the hotel and spa were both quite busy but you wouldn’t have known it. Thank you again Pennyhill Park.

Wonderful! A delicious artfully crafted tasting menu with wine pairings exceeded our expectations! Beautiful venue with a quiet atmosphere where diners can actually enjoy a conversation without raising one’s voice over music and inebriated echoing guests.

Wonderful lunch here recently. The service from when we arrived until we left was first class. Lunch was a 4-course chef's surprise with several other amuse bouches in between. As the menu is a surprise, if you are a fussy eater, there might be a probability that you will, be served something you will not like so it is essential to let the restaurant know in advance. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable experience

We are regular visitors to this amazing restaurant and keep coming back for many reasons! Firstly the staff, two of my favourite people here are Sergio the sommelier, he is so very genuine, passionate and knowledgeable but also a real joy to talk to! The other is Saroj who brings a smile to my face as he remembers us each time and looks after us with impeccable professionalism and that human touch that many Michelin establishments seem to lose. This all adds to another reason we keep returning which is the atmosphere, I love the moody lighting, the gentle music and buzz of conversation. The food though, oh my there are no words for how sublime the food is and I'm genuinely shocked that this chef has not been awarded his second star yet, but am sure it will happen! I have attached pictures but a couple of favourites for me were the Sea Bass and also the oyster starter! If you haven't been then you really must add this to your list and if you have been I am sure you are already planning your next visit!

Our second visit for the taster menu lunch in Aug 23. Once again fantastic staff, delicious food and wonderful ambience. The cost offers great value for money compared to other similar restaurants we’ve visited. Only positive comments from us and we shall be visiting again. Very well worth 5*.

My husband and I had the most wonderful dinner! From the service to the food, everything was exceptional. I had a few dietary requirements due to being pregnant but as soon as arrived the restaurant manager checked in to make sure everything was perfect, which was so reassuring. She couldn’t have done more to make our experience wonderful. We had both the standard tasting and the vegetarian tasting menus and both were outstanding. My husband opted for the wine pairing; I had the non-alcoholic pairing, which we were really pleased with. The Sommelier gave us detailed information each time for each pairing and was just a total delight to converse with. The team at The Latymer went above and beyond to ensure our evening was exactly what we’d hoped for. Could not recommend more!

We had the most amazing meal. The oysters and caviar were out of this world. The flavours of every dish had been really thoughtfully chosen. The whole experience was lovely. The service was excellent- all the staff were really welcoming and friendly. The restaurant has been styled really stylishly. Altogether a wonderful, if not expensive evening! But you get what you pay for and it was worth it.

This is our 3rd time here for the tasting menu. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Every course was out of this world. Even the bread rolls were warm and the best ever. We also had the wine flight too and it was surprising and enjoyable to have pink champagne served as a palette cleanser with the rhubarb. If you have room in your belly you have to try the cheeses…so strong and tasty. We had a few extra drinks so for the two of us with service charge it was around £700. (Have to pay £100 deposit when booking) Worth every penny and perfect for an anniversary celebration!

Excellent food and service throughout, one of the best Michelin restaurants that I’ve eaten at. The petit fours were particularly good!

Recently revisited Latymer after a previous visit in September 2022 and if anything this second sitting marginally outshone that first experience. That’s often hard to do as a first visit to a restaurant often carries the added element of newness and surprise. All the fantastic elements of the original experience were there - beautiful food, great dining room and wonderful service - with the added elevation that choosing the uplift of the Wagyu beef took the eating experience to an even higher level. The Wagyu they served might well be the best thing I’ve ever eaten in a restaurant anywhere and it’s difficult to give higher praise than that. But you don’t get by on just one astounding course on its own and at Latymer each course is faultless (or very close to it). The scallops were also a particular highlight on both occasions and the Portland crab salad and the calve’s sweetbread are also worth a special mention. Excellent and relaxed service coupled with the feeling that nothing is oversold adds to a great fine dining experience. Latymer is fantastic for a treat or special occasion and probably somewhere that you’ll find yourself returning to in the future.

What a marvellous experience! Latymer is set in the Main house of Pennyhill Park Hotel so the expectation was high. An array of small courses was presented and every dish was a delight in artistry and taste. The beef was delectable! Thank you to the team who produced and explained the menu and a special thank you to Aaron Harris, the Sous chef, who came and talked with us. My husband had the wine pairing and enjoyed discussing the wines with the knowledgeable sommelier. This was an unforgettable meal!

The Latymer under Steve Smith has kept up the high standards from previous chefs and always has the wow factor. The dining room is superb and the staff are incredibly professional and well trained. The discover menu was out of this world. The scallop was truly sensational. The prestige wine flight was well worth it and they choices were exceptional. As close to perfection as you'll find.

Fantastic tasting menu with paired flight of wines. Superb service and setting. All the courses were extremely enjoyable. Expensive but worth it.

We went for the lunch and loved everything about it. The whole experience was exquisite. The pork and Soufflé were particular highlights. My only negative is that the non alcohol cocktail was bland and boring - I think these can definitely be improved.

Absolutely phenomenal 7 course tasting menu with extra surprises along the way. We also opted for the ‘signature’ scallop dish as an extra course which hands down is one of the best dishes I have ever eaten in any level Michelin star restaurant. Each dish...

We went to the Latymer for their tasting menu one lunchtime. The food was delicious and very well presented. My favourite starter was the cheese choux puff with truffle and my favourite main was the scallops. The waiting staff couldn’t have done enough for us...

Great for a date night or with friends. Sadly not a fan of the menu, (to fully explain my husband booked without realising it was a tasting menu and he raves about the food and wine parings) The food was beautifully presented and it was...

1sr April 2023. First class. From the amazing food to the wonderful attentive service. It was an amazing way to spend out 28th wedding anniversary. Cannot recommended enough.

A wonderful evening with exquisite food and exceptional service. The food was perfectly presented and the flavours were sublime. We would unreservedly recommend it.

Wonderful evening with splendid food....many options given to further enhance your evening should you be inclined. Very attentive, courteous and informative staff who made my partners birthday most memorable. Highly recommended secluded venue with fabulous spa.

This has been a wonderful happy evening, such a special experience. Each course was more surprising and tasty than the last! The service was instructive, really pleasant and at the same time non intrusive. I loved our wine teacher! I would highly recommend visiting the...

Splendid evening! Creative and delicious tasting menu, chef was very flexible for dietary requirements and preferences. The evening was lovely, perfectly paced and a great atmosphere.

The best in town (and by town I mean England) Always new creative dishes every time I come which rival the best. Wine pairing is a must, and elevates each dish with boundless pairing creativity from the team.

We dined here whilst staying at Pennyhill Park and it was an amazing experience which was a top highlight of our weekend. The service was impeccable and the staff couldn’t have been more attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. We opted in for the A5...

Me and my partner dined at the Latymer for the Lunch Tasting experience, the service was fantastic, the host couldn’t have done anything more for us. The food matched the service and was impeccable. The architecture and building also adds to the intimate experience. The...

Excellent dining experience, excellent service, very accommodating to my needs as a coeliac. Food was fantastic. The overall experience was excellent.

Highly recommended … great dinner, great food, amazing staff, top quality … great experience … 👌👌👌🙏🙏👍👍👍👌👌👍👍🙏👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👌👌👌🙏

We dined with friends at the Latymer restaurant on Saturday evening. The ambience, food, wine and level of service were all excellent. The head chef Steve Smith was on holiday and so Aaron Harris and his kitchen team ensured that we enjoyed delicious, beautifully presented...

We stayed at Pennyhill Park for my 60th birthday and the 6 course tasting menu was a special treat. The food was original, surprising and sometimes theatrical. We didn't stretch to the wine pairing, but asked for a white and red recommendation which were both...

Having had a great dining experience last year, we returned to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary. If anything, the food was even more wonderful than before, with course after course delighting both the eyes and the palate. Simply superb, with an excellent service to match...

I booked a table for a pre-Christmas lunch and I am happy to report that the food exceeded expectations. A very relaxing boutique setting. Everything presented on the table had a sense of panache and flare.

This one-star Michelin restaurant is a real treat for any foodie! In my humble opinion, it is already operating at a higher level and that is down to the vision of the head chef Steve! I have visited so many times now with my wife...

We visited for the tasting lunch as a group of four. When we arrived at Pennyhill we were early so asked to go for pre dinner drinks. We were directed to the bar, rather than walked through. We had to physically move chairs to the...

A mostly fabulous experience. I love this restaurant and have eaten loads of times over 15 or more years under Wignall & Worswick. These days it's under Steve Smith, and we were keen to try. But here's the thing... there's no menu. It's all well...

This is one of the best fine dining restaurants in the area and in London, the food is stunning the quality, the freshness of the ingredients, the amuse bouche are from a different world, the chefs behind this place are exceptional, Amanda was amazing host...

Vegetarian food was very “ Earthy” But was okay. We were sat next to a couple that were loud, complaining and could hear everything of the conversation. There was plenty of room in the restaurant so we just couldn’t understand why we were sat practically...

Visited here and the food was great, we all had the chef tasting menu and it was all a surprise and a food journey. What an experience. Thank you to all the staff.

We have been here many times and this time we brought very good friends with us and were not disappointed! As always the staff are amazing and very attentive without being overbearing. Special mention goes to our Waiter Saroj who made sure we were looked...

I was treated to dinner here recently and went for the paired wine flight. The staff were attentive without being obtrusive and the sommeliers were great in giving us a lot of insight to the wine choices, reasoning and history. The setting is obviously set...

We celebrated my wife's 60th birthday by booking a Latymer 'dine and stay' package at Pennyhill Park. What a fabulous experience. Upgraded from our Junior suite to one of the best suits in the hotel. And then we were treated to a wonderful meal at...

Whilst staying at Pennyhill Park Hotel, we treated ourselves to an evening at the Latymer restaurant. We had a pescatarian tasting menu and we couldn’t fault it. Every course was a lovely surprise, and we throughly enjoyed every mouthful. The staff were also exceptional. They...

Went in to celebrate our 10th anniversary and went for the surprise taster menu by chef steve smith. The pre course was around 4 amuse bouche. Each stunning than the next. Brilliant First course was a pumpkin soup with truffle and what not, again great...

Fantastic meal that won’t be forgotten, all the staff where happy and friendly from the start of our stay to the end, they where full of knowledge and nothing was to much for them.

Just under 3 and a half hours of heaven... Not everyday can you treat yourself to such a level of taste. I missed it so much for such a long time and, it was a pure bliss of pleasure. Recommended it? Without any doubts, be...

It's the second time we visited Latymer, still surprised by the dishes and enjoyed the whole experience. The most memorable was the mushroom ice cream, the second time had a little twist, with added pumpkin soup, so nice! The rest of the dishes were amazing,...

We stayed at Pennyhill Park for two nights and on the second night we ate at Latymers Restaurant and had their surprise tasting menus which is all they offer. It consists of six courses but you can had an additional cheese course which I had....

This was an absolutely outstanding experience, one of those you will remember for a very very long time! We went here as part of our mini-moon and the food was incredible and quite possibly the best we have ever been lucky enough to try. I...

The 6 dishes tasting menu is great, my favorite was the scallop with freshly grated black truffle. Warm sourdough was also a nice touch. Wine paring was a great option for us with an engaged and knowledgeable sommelier. The rest of the service wasn't great,...

Where could I start? My wife and I came to Pennyhill on our Honeymoon, and were booked into the Latymer as a gift from my father. After having a superb meal in the 'normal' hotel restaurant, we were very excited for our meal at the...

Our experience was just brilliant, we booked a table for 4 and had the discovery menu. All the food was amazing but what made it really special was the staff! They were all absolutely brilliant, very friendly and attentive, and knowledgeable of all things around...

This was my second visit to Latymer, my first under its current head chef, Steve Smith As a special treat to my management team for our first get together since the pandemic hit I decided we would book the chefs table experience. As a positive...

Disappointed. First, they couldn't find our booking and I had to show them on my phone that I indeed booked and paid the deposit. Thankfully, it wasn't fully booked and they were able to give us a table. We had a 6 course menu. First...

Had a really good meal here, the mystery menu is a great idea, I enjoyed the majority of the courses but the tomato course just wasn’t to my taste, I can’t fault the effort that went in to the dish though. The highlight of the...

Overall we had a wonderful experience with the tasting menu and wine pairing. The fois gras and amuse bouche were inspired and delicious. The wagyu beef was over cooked and tough however and cooking of the turbot slightly off the mark. The bread was very...

Went to Latymer on a Wednesday evening to celebrate my wife's birthday. Overall good but it did lack atmosphere especially as it was leading up to Christmas......no Christmas decorations to be found, tables were not set and with the restaurant not full this left if...

We’ve been exploring fine eating experiences in the surrey hampshire area, and so far this has been the best experience so far. Good innovative menu, great service, good servings of wine (!), and the ambiance was just comfortable, with the added bonus of nice grounds...

Had the taster menu, I must say you definitely need a sophisticated palette to enjoy some of courses, the first three courses just weren’t to my taste and were very unusual. The main course and the desserts were amazing, thoroughly enjoyed them. I worried that I might still be hungry at the end of the experience because the portion sizes were sooo tiny but surprisingly I wasn’t. It was a lovely experience, and the staff were nice too!

Our first time dining in here and I really hope it won’t be our last. The food was unreal and we both enjoyed each dish. The service was fab too and we both thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

This is in the Pennyhill Park Hotel but once you go through the restaurant door you feel as if you have entered a small Tudor style cottage. It feels quite separate from the rest of the hotel. Being within the hotel there is plenty of parking. The food is top class. We had the tasting menu and each of the dishes were excellent. This is one of two restaurants in Surrey in my view competing for the top slot. Not sure which I would award it to. This was a Friday lunchtime and there were quite a few tables, not full but a nice atmosphere. It is somehow quiet even though everyone is chatting. We also went for the wine pairing which was very nice. Sometimes I feel there is too much but this was very good. Service also excellent. I have been here quite a few times now with three different chefs and it is always excellent.

This was such an amazing experience.We went here for lunch on Sunday and chose the Discovery Menu, which consisted of 6 tasting plates. It did not disappoint. The food was spectacular, every dish absolutely bursting with flavour. On top of this the staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive. At the end of the meal they give you a copy of the menu for you to take away which I thought was such a nice touch. Would recommend this time and time again.

Fantastic taste sensation with excellent service and a cosy setting , will definitely be returning in the near future, can’t wait to eat the chocolate brioche they bring you with coffee

Having been in Self Isolation since March , it was a pleasure to be welcomed back to the Latymer at Pennyhill Park Hotel by Restaurant Manager, Charlotte Besson & Staff. A friend joined me for a pre Birthday Lunch. Sommelier, Aurel Istrate greeted us with a glass of Taittinger Champagne at my preferred table.We decided to opt for the A la Carte Menu which had a choice of dishes. We started with Cornish Crab Tart, Custard , Nectarine & Lemon Verbena, all melted in the mouth. This was followed by Orkney Scallop, Celeriac & Truffle, Apple & Smoked Eel, the different tastes complemented each other.We decided to accompany our food with another glass of champagne. Next came Turbot, Chicken of the Woods, onion & Sea Vegetables. The Turbot was cooked to perfection. A tip is to eat each dish slowly to savour the various tastes. A little break was needed now, then we chose to share a Plate of Hampshire & Berkshire Cheeses: Spenwood, Wigmore, Tunworth, Waterloo & Maid of Vale. These were served with different flavoured crackers, fruit cake & pear chutney. Our Dessert Wine choice was 2015 Chateau de Cedre, Le Cedre Malbec which paired well with the different tasting cheeses.When we had finished Chef, Steve Smith came out to introduce himself and we spent a while talking about our various food interests. We look forward to dining many more times at The Latymer in the future.This was a splendid meal and it was certainly worth waiting 5 months for 6 star food and service. A perfect start to my Birthday celebrations. A huge Thank You to Steve, Charlotte and Team for making it such an enjoyable occasion. If you want to celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy a leisurely meal with top class food , I would always recommend you visit The Latymer. I look forward to dining there many more times in the future.

This is the fifth time we have dined at this restaurant and I have to say this is the most disappointing meal we have had here.The restaurant itself is lovely and the staff and service is exceptional.The food is pleasant enough but very uninspiring. Having dined here when Michael Wignall and Matt Worswick were in residence, by comparison the dining experience was very flat. Gone are the amuse bouche and between course surprises which really lifted the dining experience. The a la carte portions were very small and more like a taster size. Sadly Latymers is no longer on our list of favourite restaurants .

We had the larger of the tasting menus on a Friday night, and every course was delicious. However, there was very little atmosphere in the restaurant with no background music or anything, so that was the only downfall. Overall a lovely treat and pleasant experience.

The restaurant is still there and still providing an excellent experience however Matt Worswick left at the beginning of 2020 and the chef is now Steve Smith, previously at Bohemia in Jersey and having eaten there before it has moved into very safe hands which I am pleased to say.The new chef was in place when we visited and the food was as delightful and tasty as ever, just as it was when Matt Worswick took over from Michael Wignall four years previously. There will probably be a new listing to post and read reviews.The place has such a lovely ambience, almost feeling Elizabethan with its beams and decor. The food is great, offering the night we went only a selection of two different length tasting menus, which is what we always like to have in a very good restaurant.The service is very friendly here, always has been, and continues to be so. There were a couple of flaws that are perhaps down to a new team and teething issues. It took a long while for us to be asked whether we wanted an aperitif, in fact I had to say I wanted a glass of sparkling wine. There was also the same issue at the end with the offering of tea/coffee, which did happen but it was a lot longer than it should have been. This did not detract from the evening though, we still enjoyed it al lot.We will be back!

I was here with my other half to celebrate my birthday. We went for the 5 course tasting menu with the exclusive wine pairings. It started off a bit strange as we were the first ones in the restaurant and it was dead quiet! It went uphill quickly though with course after course of amazing food and really top end service. What really made the experience memorable was our amazing sommelier who clearly loves his job and made the wine pairings with the stories behind the wines the highlight of our experience! Definitely hope to come again.

Came for lunch on the Saturday before Christmas and very much enjoyed the experience. We were among the first guests to arrive so the atmosphere was a little quiet, but it didn't liven up all that much further - maybe because it was right before Christmas, but even so the atmosphere was pleasant. The food included in the 5 course lunch menu was superb, even if the portions were on the small side. Stand outs included the black garlic mousse and bread (a second portion of the garlic was provided with a smile), the risotto, duck and chocolate dessert. I thought it was good value considering we were eating at a Michelin star restuarant. All dishes were fully explained and tasting notes left on a little card on the table which was a nice touch.Service was excellent - staff were friendly and not too formal, even if the surrounds were a little so. We will definitely be back for lunch again given the excellent value.

1 of us had different food to the other three. Three of us were seriously ill for up to 4 days. All with the same symptoms. Would we go again, yes of course we would when the new Chef arrives

Meeting with friends who we hadn’t seen for a while. Nice friendly service not at all overpowering. Got chatty with the wine waiters - both Spanish speakers which helped as we were too. Helped set the tone. Nice comfy room, although the table seemed a little low from the bench seat I was on. Dishes all very well presented. All tasty with a mixture of flavours. Risotto dish worked particularly well as did another with mushroom. Desserts also very good. Large and eclectic wine list. We stuck with Pinot, Fiat from Chile and then it’s French homeland. Both good, although the French was significantly more expensive than that from Chile. Also a couple of sneaky glasses of other wines to try Overall very good and worth returning to. Fine dining with a friendly and informal atmosphere.

I went through a few ups and downs consuming this menu between. Flitting between satiation, incredulation and wondulation (new word alert) ie would I need to go to Greggs to top it all off with a sausage roll as I would still be hungry?Some memorable courses, notably the oyster starter, dorset crab and the venison, with two puddings. However fundamentally I think unless you are a huge foodie/not a savage like myself, the portion sizes are miniscule. One dessert could be mistaken for a single Quality Street without your glasses on, the oyster starter is poured into a shot glass sized hollow camouflaged inside what could have been a John Lewis table lamp and the venison is a one slice of (admittedly superbly cooked) meat. Better value is perhaps to be had in a kitchen that can serve whole courses as well as taster menus.The Discovery wine pairing was first class compared to some taster menus, some great new introductions such as Lebanese Red, Canadian Ice Wine and a cracking Riesling.Overall food is technically great, service esp Sommelier perfectly pitched, the location is fantastic, the missus loved the mother of pearl/tortoiseshell handled cutlery and I ended up with a full belly. Minus points for no Monster Munch from the chef's latest gadget and getting the same personal birthday card as the bloke on the next table ;-).

From arrival, check in, all courses at Latymers was outstanding. Seven courses of brilliance served in opulence and execution of each dish was first class. The FoH team were friendly & attentive without being overly keen to please. I couldn’t fault the restaurant nor hotel. Breakfast was a surprise as it was so busy & more a place to network than dine I felt. This did not detract from the great breakfast offer nor service provided. I will look forward to visiting the other exclusive hotels within this chain!Matt Worswick deserves another Michelin

Very romantic pretty place with wonderful park, entrance and reception to walk down. Pretty restaurant room with nice atmosphere. Little négatif point is the table a bit to simple on the arrival and really empty For the lunch we selected the 59£/head 5 courses menu with parring discovery wine 50£/head To start the butter came on table with the black garlic cream and bread Really tasty butter, different than the Bordier one everywhere and lovely black garlic cream Bread was only one type and not hot :(The first course was the tastier one : oyster emulsion and Granny Smith granite The course was only a tea spoon Second course the sweet bread was so small and over cook Then the risotto was again 2 spoon and serve with different cutlery (knife for my partner and spoon for me to cut the oyster mushroom) I had a duck (1/5 of a filet of duck) but was nicely cook and rest , half of a 30g fois gras was so so over cook than I couldn’t eat it . My girlfriend had a Dover sole was so over cook than it was impossible to cut... we end up this experience so hungry so we had to look for a pub around to eat after . Portions are really not think well The wine experience was so up and down . For a discovery testing I was expecting something different than one of the more common st emilion. English rose was tasteless

This dining experience confirmed our positive verdict from our last meal here and then some. The tone was set from the start by the welcome and the professionalism of the obliging staff under the guidance of Gergö Fehér and we knew we were in for a treat from the reasoned explanation of the wine choices and the super snacks which formed the prelude to the tasting menu. Sourdough seems to be the bread of choice currently and this lovely home-baked example was enhanced by terrific black garlic butter. Colchester oyster with pickled apple and Oscietra caviar made for one of the best introductions (my wife had excellent trout instead of oyster) which was followed by a fabulous dish of salt-baked celeriac with truffle ice cream, lovage, lovage oil remoulade and mixed herbs - a no-meat masterpiece succeeded by a mushroom risotto with puffed malt vinegar rice, parmesan and reindeer moss making for a treat of textures and tastes. As if to show that our superlatives had to keep coming, the best Orkney scallop with spiced Devon crab, crispy seaweed and sauce américaine provided the perfect lead-up to an absolutely outstanding venison main with a cep cream that was almost as meaty as the venison, of which there was beautifully sweet heart, pickled pear purée matching the meat to a T, and slightly dry hen of the woods that was just amazing with the tender venison loin as was some clever caramelised walnut. The lovely pre-dessert was passion fruit cream with tangy mango gel and coconut ice cream and our feast came to a fitting high-class finale with rich chocolate délice contrasting with yoghurt sorbet and milk crumble biscuits. An absolute triumph and never a false note.

There is no doubt that prices here are extravagant even for one star. We left having paid £340 for two people without really going to town on the wine.

I’m not going to go into detail as everything has been said before. We had the seven course tasting menu with wine pairing and the food, wine and service were faultless. Will definitely return.

I was pleased to be invited to a 7 course tasting menu at the Latymer as part of a post wedding celebration with very close family. The hotel is at the end of a long driveway just off the A30 towards the west of Surrey and The Latymer restaurant itself is located towards the rear of the hotel.

This is in the Pennyhill Park Hotel. There is plenty of parking in the large hotel car park. The Latymer is at the back of the original part of the building and is a sort of Tudor style room with wood beams. It is very cosy and impressive.

We came for a 5 course lunch taster menue. The food was good which you would expect for a Michelin star Restaurant, however not special. Some courses were overpowered by a single ingredient.

We stayed at the Pennyhill in mid-July, and dined at both of the restaurants while staying there. The Latymer is situated in the oldest part of the Pennyhill, dating to the 16th century, giving the interior of the restaurant a really nice character, and ambience. There are two choices in the menu, five courses, and seven courses. We went for the five courses, which gave a very nice time span for the dinner, not being too long, but just right. The wine expert Jeffrey had chosen two wine pairing alternatives for the menus, the Discovery, and the Signature, the latter being the well known great wines of the world, and the former the less well-known wines of the world. We love to always try out new wines so we went for the Discovery pairing. The choice was good, the wines were all very well chosen, and very good. Jeffrey, who was also our waiter for the evening, has a very extensive knowledge of wines in general, but also on the wines he was serving us. We could have listened to his stories much longer. The dishes they serve are very good, imaginative, and very beautifully presented. On the various dishes, we thought the truffle dish was not quite in line with the chararcter of the other dishes, being too heavy, but that did not spoil the evening that ended up on the fabulous dessert with gold plated sorbet. The Latymer has a very nice, and clever way of supplying these info cards to the table, giving a piece of information on the dish that was to be served next. What a great idea! Overall, the evening at the Latymer was very nice, good food, great wines, and great service.

V červnu jsme měli s manželkou možnost zůstat na jednu noc v hotelu pennyhill park v bagshotu oblast surrey na oslavu našeho 10 tého výročí a musím uznat že jsme si víkend opravdu moc uzily , pobyt předčil veškerá naše očekávání, obzvláště Restaurace Matt Worswick at the Latymer , 7 chodové degustacni menu byla nejlepší zkušenost a naprostá fantazie chuti a pro nás perfektním večerem našeho výročí, třeba také připomenout perfektní servis a výborná vína dokonale sladena s každým chodem.

My friends invited me to join them for a lunch at chef's table in the hotel during my first visit in the country. I was very impressed by the restaurant manager's welcoming approach, called Grego, sorry if it is misspelled! It would have been amazing experience, If I had not spotted chef Matt Worswick smoking, hopefully just electronic cigarette in his kitchen during the service on my way to the bathroom. I got put off eating the rest of the menu. I had to still eat, because my next business meal was due to 9 pm in London. I wonder electronic cigarette smoking is allowed by food hygiene agency in England? You can tell I come from the continent....where this is strictly forbidden. I have a strong doubt about the hygiene of his kitchen, where they prepared lots of dishes. Thankfully I did not have to pay for the bill, so I did not even mention that to Jeffrey our waiter who was incredible by the way when we said goodbye to them. Having worked in the fine-dining sector for 15 years, I am very concerned about unsafe kitchen environment, not to mention the health of your guests. It is a pity, because the hotel seemed very well groomed and kept beautifully. I hope this review encourages your senior management to re-evaluate the level of your kitchen and chef's hygiene.

I booked the restaurant without checking the menu. When I saw the tater menu options (5 or 7 course) i was a little concerned i might not like that much. Anyway I decided in for a penny in for a lot of pounds, 7 courses please! And im so glad i did. Ingredients i would not normally choose were so cleverly and tastefully put together that they were quite delicious. It was realkt good to try things that i woukd normally avoid. Service was great, loved the little cards explaining dishes and ingredients, a lovely touch. The room will not be to everyones taste but personally I loved it. Yes its expensive, but its good value! Will return.

I was staying at the Pennyhill during Ascot with my parents and partner and booked a dinner here for our second evening. We chose the 7 course option with the matching wine pairing. One of the more intimate Michelin star restaurants I have been to and it was quite a lovely evening. My parents who had wanted to cancel dinner as they were too tired from the days activities ended up being very glad they powered through. Dinner was lovely and served at a very relaxed-but not too slow- pace. Left feeling full but not stuffed. The flavours and dishes were very unique and my father who hates oysters loved his dish so much he tried to take mine! Staff were very attentive, only complaint would be that during our one of our courses we were having a Barolo (I think- do not quote me on this) and the sommelier opened a new bottle and topped all of our glasses mid-pour, mixing two different bottles. I could see my dad visibly cringe as he is very particular about his wine. We also had another sommelier who served our desert wines who was very personable (I believe his name was Jeffrey possibly?) and quite lovely to chat with. All in all a very lovely meal and we will return on our next stay at the Pennyhill.

My wife and I were celebrating a special occasion with a 7 course tasting menu in The Latymer restaurant at Penny Hill Exclusive Hotel & Spa. What started as a lovely evening with great ambience and brilliant food, ended on a foul note. Just after the 7th course a resident sous chef (tall, slim male with darkish hair - he served us the lobster and introduced the duck course) walks over to a waitress (short with glasses - constantly on the restaurant floor) and throws his middle finger up in my direction while they snigger to each other and then carry on working. I caught this from the corner of my eye and regrettably did not raise this to the manager at the time as I did not wish to ruin the special day. I have literally lost sleep over this appalling, despicable behaviour and vow never to return again nor will I recommend this to my family or friends. Matt Worswick, you need to review your staff.

So I’ve just read the reviews for this restaurant and I’m confused...I seem to have experienced something different to most others by the looks of it.

From the moment we arrived at Pennyhill we knew the evening would be perfect. The welcome was just right, not gushing; we were special.

Really nice tasting menu. Excellent wines great cheese and service. Could not fault it also stayed in hotel which you should do as you need to enjoy the wine

If you love fine dining and consider yourself a foodie, you’re going to be in heaven at The Latymer! It has everything- Impeccable setting, professional yet genuinely warm service, and most importantly, exquisite food! We indulged in the 5 course tasting menu accompanied by the wine pairing and additional cheese course. There simply aren’t enough words to describe the amazing flavours that will be presented to you at the Latymer- but you’ll be talking to your friends about it for days and wondering when you’ll next be able to savour gastronomic delights on this scale! Thank you to Matt and your wonderful team for the fabulous experience- special mention must go to Emmanuel and Jeff for your superb wine advice and recommendations. Rob and Antonello, thank you for your kindness, cheese recommendations and the utterly divine sourdough bread with salted butter and black garlic emulsion that you kept bringing us - absolutely delicious! Liam and Fiona from the kitchen, thank you also for your hard work in preparing all of the dishes and your wonderful explanation of the food tableside- it really is these small touches that light up my excitement about the food you produce! Thank you again so much to everyone and we hope to see you again soon. Clare and Geoff xxx

I visited this restaurant as one of a party of four friends . We chose to have the tasting menu and we were all delighted that we did . It was an explosion of tastes , some completely new , and a wonderful experience. We all agreed that we would return.

The Latymer is an intimate dining experience within Pennyhill Park Hotel. The attention to detail with both the menu and wine list is excellent and the service premium. As a vegetarian the tasting menu was divine. My only criticism is that when a to use the bathroom you need to go back into the hotel and on the evening we dined here there was a very loud wedding party meaning that not only did you lose the feeling of exclusivity but ended up queuing to use the facilities as if in a nightclub. What a shame and the only reason that the experience did not get five stars.