Morston Hall Restaurant in North Norfolk

We had been customers here for many years but over the last couple of years we thought the prices had got a bit greedy so we’d stopped coming. But earlier this year they started offering Sunday lunch at £50 which was much more reasonable and good value for money. It has returned to a regular treat for us and I suspect many more previous customers. The food is still exceptional along with very good service. The staff know their stuff and make it a very relaxed and pleasant experience. You can book your table for anytime between 12 and 4 and you are not rushed. The menu is varied and you have a choice which you never used to which is a plus. And generous portions, you will not come away disappointed! We have booked again and have no doubt it will be excellent again and a regular treat.

Just returned from a faultless stay at Morston Hall. We stayed 2 nights as a couple with a dog. The place is just beautiful. The gardens are gorgeous. The bedrooms are enormous. We stayed in the annex - the Lavender room - it was perfect and luxurious without being over the top. We ate twice in the restaurant - 2 x 7 course tasting menus - staying 2 nights in a row - the menu changed each time. It was excellent. The breakfasts were fabulous too. Galton was also there and took the time to chat to diners - and whilst serving canapes. This was a lovely touch having stayed in other Michelin star places where the chef was no-where to be seen. All of the staff were fantastic too. Nothing was too much trouble. They were really knowledgeable without being pretentious, friendly and chatty - a real credit to Morston Hall. All in all a wonderful stay - fabulous food, staff who cared about what they do and thoroughly relaxing. Would return in a heartbeat.

Our 4th time in 20 years and the place gets better and better. Superb welcome and coffee/tea on arrival for our one night stay. Pre-dinner cocktails were delightful. As were the canapés (see photo). 7 course tasting menu was amazing, service very friendly and knowledgable, especially the sommelier, who guided us through the flight of wines expertly. The 1980s playlist was perfect for us, we were perhaps the youngest at 55 and 53! Galton personally introducing each dish was a nice touch. And he was there for the splendid breakfast.

Have just returned from an Excellent two night stay at Morston . Everything was superb . Lovely welcome on arrival and our room in the Pavilion was spacious, well appointed and spotless . We loved waking up in the morning watching the pheasants and hares running around in the adjacent field . The 7 course tasting menu was superb each night and wasn’t rushed - service was relaxed and friendly , The breakfasts were lovely too . Whilst everything about the accommodation and food was superb the highlight of the trip for my wife was chatting to Galton a couple of times ( she’s a fan and loves his banter with James Martin when he’s on his tv show on a Saturday morning ) One tongue in cheek comment - PG tips tea bags in the bedroom - really !! - I would have thought at a the very least local brand “Norfolk Tea “ All in all a wonderful experience - well done team Morston

We had been wanting to try this coveted spot for a while and the food, service and restaurant did not disappoint. Their wine list - which they have recognition for - was incredible to see and their cocktails were fantastic. We enjoyed the coconut mojito and the blood orange margarita. We booked for Mother’s day as a treat and enjoyed the three course Sunday Roast set menu. While all the food was impeccable, the roast dinner (28 day Angus sirloin) was a stand out. One of the stars of the plate was the braised beef-cheek stuffed Yorkshire pudding. The food and the kind, joyful staff made the afternoon a memorable one. We did not feel rushed and enjoyed a leisurely afternoon. We hope to be back!

We have enjoyed the Sunday lunch at Morston Hall twice in the last three weeks and have booked again for next month! Just sometimes you get to experience a meal that is absolute value for money. Morston Hall are now doing Sunday lunch for £50. This is a Michelin Star restaurant and they offer a three course meal for £50 - a bargain. The setting is great. You enjoy lunch in a lovely conservatory with all of the little touches that you expect such as bread and canapes. Then on to a three course lunch which is cooked to those Michelin star levels. Service is pleasant and efficient. I could go on to describe all the dishes but do yourself a favour and book it yourself! I reiterate when do you get the chance to enjoy a three course meal at a Michelin Star restaurant for £50? Well done to Galton and the team - you deserve to be fully booked every Sunday - just make sure that we can always get a table though!

Just came back from a Valentines overnight, and what a perfect way to spend the evening with ones loved one. No only was the meal perfect, the Beef Wellington was to die for, carved and served by Chef Galton himself. The staff were as always, attentive, friendly, nothing too much trouble for them. Already booked a return visit.

I’m lucky enough to of been to some great Michelin starred restaurants in the South and East of the Uk and Morston Hall doesn’t disappoint . We visited on a Saturday and had lunch. The staff were amazing and very attentive , courses came out on point and the waitresses explained the dishes thoroughly and always had a smile on their face , attentive but not over the top, brilliant. Food was very good, the chalk stream trout was beautiful and was the dish of the day for me. Wine and ales are very good, plenty of choice as well. Considering this is a Michelin starred restaurant I think this is great value for lunch at £100 a head give or take. Congratulations to Glaston and the team for the continuous high standards that you have achieved.

Very special place. The place is amazing.. very clean and has a great atmosphere. As soon as you step through the door you’re treated extremely well. The staff are extremely friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The food is outstanding. Definitely worth a visit for a special occasion.

The layout of the hotel has changed since our last visit and whilst the addition of a bar was long overdue the resultant compromise is disappointing. On both nights the main dining room was packed and very noisy. On the first night our table was right by the entrance to the kitchen; we were dizzy from the comings and goings of the staff. The food was good on both nights but there was never a "wow" moment. We spoke to a couple who were on their first visit - staying elsewhere - and, with the "wine flight" their bill was £667; they also agreed the food was good but with no "wow". We've booked at the Blakeney Hotel for next year after many years at Morston Hall; their loss! 🤓

We had dinner and stayed overnight. Plus points; Food quality was as you would expect generally excellent. Room for improvements included the pace at which courses appeared, too fast, and the size of some portions, too much for what was to follow. Generally the drinks border on unacceptable, pricy, champagne not chilled well, charge for house filtered water, all of which rather spoiled the experience. Room was comfortable and the breakfast possibly the best we've ever been served.

Just came back from an over night stay for my husband's birthday and as usual we were not disappointed. The staff were very friendly and efficient even though they were busy. The food, in my opinion, was as delightful as always, it looked good and tasted perfect. Staff are well informed regarding the dishes and explain them with a smile . Already booked to go back.

Very pleasant surroundings and greeting on arrival. Service in bar average and at table also. On several occasions we had to seek service and ask for wine to be poured. Canapes in Cocktail bar were well presented but other than Tartare limited in flavour. These was no Cocktail menu and when we tried to communicate with the Bar tender she did not offer any suggestions either. Our Champagne was not chilled sufficiently. Without describing every course I would in summary say the flavours presentation and content if several were underwhelming. The Risotto being an exception. Our second bottle Of wine was poured I to the same Glasses as first with no offer to taste. It was borderline . The banana ice cream was almost room temperature and our meal had taken so long we had to take away chocolate selection and forego Coffee or After dinner drink. It took 15 mins to get our account and when it arrived we felt sad we were leaving having had such high expectations.At almost £200 per head it was a quiet rather than ebullient journey home. We chose Puilly Fuisse

What a wonderful experience, never to be forgotten, we had the special wine experience with the sommelier, which did find superb but made experience rather expensive!

Exceptional dining experience. Attended a dinner service here for a birthday celebration as a party of three and it did not disappoint. From the staff to the food and the whole atmosphere it was truly a dining experience to remember.

Went to celebrate a big birthday. Amazing from start to finish, starting with canapés and cocktails in the sunny gardens served and explained by Galton. Every course was a delight and the wine pairing was wonderful and beautifully detailed. The staff were very professional but also very personable. The house and gardens added to the experience to make it a most memorable evening.

Another delicious Sunday lunch with family in relaxed surroundings. Friendly and attentive staff, and we enjoy the informality and good quality.

Honestly we have been to lots of restaurants stay Michelin star it’s our anniversary yearly treat. The garden room was fantastic. The decor and the fact we could take our dog! Perfect!! The tasting menu was stunning and carefully thought out!! It’s not the most expensive or the cheapest but boy it’s the best!!

This was a most amazing & delicious afternoon tea. Moreston Hall is a beautiful place, the gardens are stunning & beautifully maintained. You are welcomed & made to feel special as soon as you arrive. We were shown to our table in the conservatory & having driven 2hr 40 mins from London were very hungry. We had to wait around 30 minutes before any food was brought out though we did have water, tea & a lovely cold glass of champagne. When the food did arrive it was absolutely delicious & beautifully presented. Every mouthful was a delight. The only reason I can’t give a 5/5 is because it was probably the hottest day of the year & it was uncomfortably hot in the conservatory.. yes they had the doors leading out into the garden along with some windows but this just wasn’t enough on such a hot day. Our Delice cakes were melting (as were we!) By the end I felt so hot I couldn’t wait to leave.. I know it spoils the aesthetics of a room - building but the conservatory definitely needed a couple of portable air conditioner units or some good fans. Ona cooler day this would have been a 5/5 experience. Aside from the sweltering heat it’s a stunning place & I would definitely return but perhaps in the autumn or spring as on such a hot day it ruined it a bit.

What a fabulous experience and great value for money. food and service of the highest quality. Highly recommended. We had Sunday lunch and the whole experience was 1st Class. Food of this quality is hard to find.

An absolutely unforgettably delicious gourmet birthday experience which kicked off with champagne in the sunny herb garden. The place has a wonderful feeling of calm sophistication. Dinner kicks off with theatrical cocktails and canapés served by Galton Blackiston himself, followed by seven courses of culinary perfection enhanced by an imaginative (and fascinating) wine flight. We couldn’t fault the food or the impeccable service - attentive but discrete, polite but relaxed. Really fabulous. We plan to return soon.

Can safely say one of the best meals of my life! I have eaten in a few places with stars in my years but Morston Hall has it spot on. The menu celebrated food in such a way I've never seen. The John Dory we had was melt in your mouth. Have never had fish like it and to turn the humble beetroot into something I would eat every day of my life is very special! The service was wonderful. From the second you walk through the door you know you are somewhere special, with every member of staff have time to chat and tell you anything you wanted to know. Not only that our canapés were delivered by the main man Galton himself. A wonderful surprise and seemed to give every table plenty if time. I am lucky to live locally so can visit agian, if you are not plan your next hoilday around it!

What a delight to see the gardens of Morston Hall open to the public and being enjoyed by so many people as part of a village charity event. Classy of this establishment to get involved with such a good cause.

Hi beggars belief there was a charity event at morston today in aid of the church the gardens of morston hall were open as part of this event we asked iff we could buy a drink and sit out side we were told no that would not be possible really dissapointed

We cannot believe that we haven’t been to this hotel before and are sad to hear it is on the market. It’s a lovely hotel and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Our room at the top of the main building was a joy to stay in. Quiet, comfortable room with beautiful views as well as having all the essentials and luxuries anyone could possibly want. Dinner was excellent, each course of the tasting menu and wine flight were delicious and breakfast was excellent too. The cooked breakfast was top notch! We really hope to return soon.

My wife and I celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary with dinner at Morston Hall. It was an exceptional experience. The food was sublime as was the warm welcome. Chef Galton Blackiston was a most excellent and charming host. Our evening was a truly wonderful experience. Thank you to all concerned.

We have just come back from a 2 night stay at Morston Hall. We had a great time from the minute we arrived to the moment we left. We stayed in Poppy, which was spacious and very comfortable. Dinner on both nights was a lovely experience. Some people have complained about waiting around, but we really enjoyed getting to the lounge area early, relaxing and enjoying some pre drinks before the dinner service started. The food was great, and the execution of the cooking was top drawer. The breakfast was another enjoyable experience, and the full English was cooked to perfection, but I would advise anyone who likes them, to have the smoked kipper (smoked on the premises) as it was probably the best one I have ever had. The smoked haddock also looked just as good. What made the stay truly memorable was the hosting during the whole of our stay. We were made to feel very welcome, cared for and at ease by all the staff at Morston Hall. They have the knack of making you feel part of the family whilst also delivering the type of expert service you expect from this level of establishment. We enjoyed it so much that we booked a return visit to stay whist checking out. We can't wait to return.

A rescheduled birthday treat for afternoon tea. Service and food were exceptional. Lovely staff. Had to ask for a box to take home the cakes as full. Will be back.

Spent my birthday at Morston Hall and overnight. Everything was perfect from food drinks service ambience and anyone who says different is wrong ! It is the friendliest nicest place I have ever been to

I visited during the busy month of December and thoroughly enjoyed my taster menu experience. I usually prefer savoury foods, but the desserts were exceptional - like miniature works of art, although every course was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. I'm not used to Michelin experiences, so I anticipated feeling slightly uncomfortable, but the restaurant had a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the staff were very friendly and attentive. I would return because I've heard their roast is fantastic!

Wow what a fantastic evening. We couldn't fault a single thing, the food was divine - every course was exceptional. The service was also faultless. I'm pregnant and there is quite a few things that they adapted for me on the menu, such as under cooked meats and unpasteurised cheeses. They even brought out my own butter! Not only that but Galton personally checked with me if each course was suitable and if I was happy, I couldn't have felt anymore special and taken care of. What a truly unique experience. Can't wait to visit again when I can enjoy the wine pairings and the cheese trolley properly!

A true Michelin Star experience and more. The moment you walk in you are made to feel at home. Enjoyed a sensational tasting menu - every dish tasted incredible and had clearly been carefully thought through. The flavours and textures married perfectly. Service was faultless and staff friendly. It was a delightful dining experience and would certainly reccomend.

The Michelin star experience at Morston Hall does not disappoint! We enjoyed the tasting menu and it was a complete delight! Each ingredient was clearly top quality and every dish brilliantly balanced. The portions were cleverly designed so that I felt satisfied throughout the meal but didn’t end feeling uncomfortably full. The whole evening was very relaxed, facilitated by staff who were friendly, attentive and very knowledgable. Do not miss this fantastic culinary mastery.

The setting for the restaurant is incredible. A large hall that has a feeling of grandeur from the moment you walk in, that said it feels very homely. The subdued lighting adds to the atmosphere and helps you to relax and unwind. The staff are attentive and courteous and they give you plenty of time to settle in and choose what you would like to eat and drink from the menu. We opted for the taster menu to give us a spread of tastes throughout the dishes, and also to try something new, something we would not normally have ordered straight from the menu. Each course was accompanied by a wine selected to go with each dish. The wine was superb and obviously had been well thought through. The taster menu consists of 7 courses. Each one was a pleasure to the taste buds, which coming from a non foodie, is something I did not think I would ever say! I had never been to a Michelin star restaurant before but I will return. This visit changed my view of what good food really is, it was incredible. Mr Blackiston even came to the table to ensure we had been looked after and everything was OK with our food and service. A one word review...INCREDIBLE

Long wanted to experience Morston Hall and the culinary skills of Galton Blackiston and was not disappointed by the experience, although the wet weather put a dampener on our enjoyment. The tasting menu was outstanding, although I chose the wine rather than rely on the sommelier's pairing. The suite in which we were accommodated was spacious and full of character. It was not a cheap stay, but worth every penny in our view.

I had wanted to go for while but Norfolk seemed a long way from London. It isn't. However my wife had booked this as a surprise as part of my 60th birthday celebrations. I attended on a Saturday lunch time with my family. We were made to feel welcome from start to finish and nothing was too much trouble. Galton served some of the amuse bouche. Taking time to explain the detail on the plates to my wife. A really lovely touch and you knew he cared dearly about his restaurant. The cocktails, the wine and the food were all excellent. This was truly fine dining and the staff all enhanced the experience with their knowledge and caring attitude.

We stayed for 3 nights on their Escape Route package. Our room, Hollyhock was super spacious with a private patio which was ideal for our dog. Each evening we were treated to a wonderful 10 course tasting menu where every dish was fantastic. Galton personally served the canapés and the rest of the staff were equally as friendly and professional. Excellent value for money and a wonderful spot to explore this part of Norfolk. Lots of nearby walks for the dog! Highly recommended and we will return.

We stayed one night at Morston Hall and found it to be a very special experience. Right from checking in at 3pm the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The Blickling room was amazing and everything was perfect. The taster menu was outstanding and the wines to match each course were perfect. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely return. Galton and his team definitely know how to male you feel special.

Great food. No doubt about it. Start to finish top notch 1* Michelin fare. Great amuse to perfect choc soufflé (best soufflé I ever had). Ok maybe I would have preferred the petit fours not to be white chocolate- but that’s about the only food complaint I can manage. I’ve been to some fancier places this year, but this dinner I really liked. Just the right amount of care and attention. Everything on the plate had its purpose and did it perfectly. Of course, I’m a sucker for truffle butter and freshly baked bread, too. The place is generally attractive and well spaced. Given the food, I was happy - and would certainly go again. However, one or two minor other quibbles Slightly weirdly, the early dining slot means you sit for a hour or more with drinks and amuse waiting for the other dinners to arrive, then everyone is served in sync. We were hungry by the time we moved to eat - and could also have used our early evening otherwise. The staff were friendly and engaging but perhaps too casual (banter should be with customers not each other), too many spills, incorrect bill. Ladies toilets had no way to dry hands. Our table was under the fire exit light so had that weird fluorescent sheen - easily addressed with additional lighting.

We were really looking forward to going to this restaurant for Sunday lunch, imagining maybe a beautiful, tasty rib of beef, Yorkshire puddings, selection of veg etc, but what a disappointment it was! You have to book for 12:15pm. On arrival you are ushered to...

Great reputation and food interesting but service questionable. No meaningful reception and no offer to take overcoat . Taken straight to holding area. Waited what seemed a long time before being asked for drink request. Upon ordering champagne and caviar we were not served for...

Booked for Sunday lunch. The car park is accessed through a very tight opening with huge potholes to negotiate which were full of water so not a terribly impressive start. For those unfamiliar with the arrangements there, Sunday lunch is at 1 o’clock (be there...

Outstanding food produced by a very talented chef. well worth the journey. Wine is expensive but a very good selection

What a pleasure it was to come to Morston Hall again with friends from Woking. Superb food, great wine, good company and excellent service - what more do you want for an evening out. Thank you all for a wonderful evening

We enjoyed the evening meal on two nights as was staying at the Hotel. We ordered two small glasses of white wine with our canapes , they duly arrived but on being presented with the bill we had been charged £32 for them. There did...

We have just enjoyed another 3 night stay at Morston Hall. We keep going back as the food is amazing - how Galton creates a different tasting menu every evening I don’t know. The staff are attentive and friendly and the rooms are a perfect...

Our second stay of 2023 and as always a fantastic culinary experience Morston Hall is our favourite destination to relax and unwind with Galton being a wonderful host along side his young friendly team nothing is ever to much trouble. Great food lovely wine what...

Whilst staying in the area, we booked a meal here for Saturday evening. We'd received an email in the week leading up to our booking asking us to arrive 30 minutes earlier due to the nature of the menu & needing to be seated at...

This was our 5th visit to this lovely place to celebrate our 38th Wedding Anniversary and it didn't disappoint. I have a gluten intolerance so finding good places to eat where I'm not made to feel like an after thought can be tricky. I had...

This is our 5th time at this restaurant and hotel and we were celebrating our 38th wedding anniversary. The food is outstanding and the staff and service are excellent. I have been to a number of Michelin star restaurants including the kitchen , Paul ainsworth...

My wife and a I have enjoyed a fantastic Saturday night experience at Morston Hall. We arrived at 3pm to check into our room. Our room was in the pavilion, and was called Samphire (I would recommend this room) the room was large and what...

Long and drawn out and exhausting meal experience. At time of booking advised to arrive at 6 pm for 7 pm sitting. All very orchestrated to wait for canapé's in the garden. Had to wait an hour for the sit-down for all diners at the...

A very beautiful afternoon celebrating the engagement of my daughter to her now fiancé at Morston Hall; following their Afternoon Tea where Jack proposed to Natasha, we made a surprise visit and joined in the celebrations with some Morston Hall champagne, which was superb. We...

i was at Morston Hall in the afternoon , celebrating a special event in the lives of a couple getting engaged the service was excellent and afternoon high tea excellent Ii have not posted on TA for ten years , but felt that this was...

We were very fortunate to be able to get a table here on a Monday night at fairly short notice, as you would expect with a Michelin starred restaurant it’s heavily oversubscribed. The service from the welcome to the bill was pretty faultless. A mix of formality and informality. The food was exquisitely prepared and the tasting menu delivered the quality we had hoped for. The only downside was that there were no real surprises, the skills and the flavours before us were high quality but there wasn’t much in the way of risk. Perhaps we were expecting too much! The wine flight was explained with real knowledge and was an exceptional accompaniment to the meal. Atmosphere in the restaurant was lacking a bit. It’s difficult for venues when they have to space tables out more than they may have done before social distancing measures but it does mean that they struggle to break the formal feel where everyone has to speak in hushed tones. Minor criticisms, I know. It seems a tad unfair given how high quality everything is but when you pay this sort of price, you do expect as close to perfection as you can get!

The food, the Staff, the attention to detail, everything was faultless, one of the better experiences in life, highly recommended, you will not be disappointed

So it’s very difficult to get a table here, so we were very excited.Our service was impeccable and the food was super. Clearly some big talent in the kitchen. After our meal we were all saying it was ok but not wow. It occurred to that the issue was the room.There was a too formal feel no music which is ok but it felt like a library. It needs some soul.

One night stay ... we’ve been many times and it never fails to wow us! ... the rooms in the Pavillion are lovely... a sitting area with a flame effect fire, lovely big bed, fab bed linen and lovely bathroom. Everything is thought of... proper scissors and sewing lit, shoe horn, hot water bottle, homemade mini shortbread biscuits. Then on to the dinner... what. can I say.... perfect delivery, perfect presentation, and the most fabulous flavours. Galton just knows how to put it all together. From start to finish the whole thing is so professional. The lady somelier completely knew her game... as did all the staff. A pleasure to witness. The following morning was a breakfast so gorgeous! ... anything was no trouble. We are so lucky to only be an hour away from this masterpiece .

We had the most amazing stay here. It was absolutely faultless. We stayed in the Samphire suite, spacious, functional and clean. Great team and amazing food. We will be back

Amazing food ! All the courses from canapés to desserts were beautifully presented and so tasty. Just a couple of disappointing factors, we were served some delicious crusty beer and treacle bread which made a lot of mess on table, being a Michelin star we would expect this to be cleaned but we had to ask and the waiter just brushed off with his hand, we asked for an extra chocolate and very reluctantly we were told we could only choose one! We also asked to purchase two extra glasses of one of the wines from pairing but was told this was not possible . Kieron was excellent and certainly knew his wines and was friendly unlike the waiters that brought the food but overall a lovely experience just let down by a few minor points for a Michelin star restaurant.

Experienced friendly and relaxed service whilst being professional. A set 4 course Sunday menu which included bread (amazing sourdough), canapés, chocolates and coffee for £65 a head. The food was superb from start to finish with a special mention for the pastry chef whose dessert was outstanding. A lovely experience.

We were lucky enough to be able to secure a table for today after a cancellation and it was fabulous. We arrived around 12 noon and were seated at a table in the beautiful conservatory area. We started the dining experience with canapés which included Ham Hock with Galton’s Piccalilli plus two further choices which included smoked salmon and Comte and Cream Cheese. A monkfish dish followed then the main course which was the most exquisite Hereford Beef. The desserts were amazing and included the most delicious Passion Fruit and Brillat-Savarin Cheescake and Michel Cluizel Chocolate. The whole meal finished with coffee and homemade chocolates. The service was fantastic with the waiters not being able to do enough for you. We will most definitely be back and will make sure that we book in time, what a joy it was to eat here today.

We were very lucky to stay for 3 nights in early October. We were housed in Campion which is one of the pet friendly rooms in the Pavillion. Accommodation was superb and the food even better! The whole experience was first class. All the members of staff were so helpful and interested in us as guests. This included the lovely lady who looked after our room and the gardner who was around as we made our way from our room up the path to the restaurant for breakfast. The restaurant staff were very knowledgable about the food and wine as well as being friendly. Galton came to see us at our table each evening as well as at breakfast. This shows just how much he cares about his business and the satisfaction of his guests - a true gentleman and an excellent chef!,

We visited Morston Hall as a couple and experienced a fantastic Michelin star meal.Staff were extremely attentive & polite, the atmosphere was very quiet and calm with tables laid out sufficiently to feel you have your own space and the food was fantastic with the Head Chef spending a few moments chatting to diners ahead of the 7 course tasting menu which changes daily.Our only feedback is that whilst the food was of Michelin star level, the cuisine is classic rather than cutting edge so if you're looking for the culinary wow factor to make the meal truly memorable was missing.Overall however, a brilliant dining experience.

We had a really lovely afternoon tea here we cannot wait to return and stay the night and enjoy the full experience later in the year.

The staff were friendly. The food was superb. The sccomodation was very good.We have only praise for this wonderful hotel and restaurant. The Michelin Star Chef and owner,Galton Blackliston, even personally prepared my wife's scrambled eggs and smoked salmon as he had offered to the previous day. His style was replicated throughout the hotel. We have dstayed and dined at 3 star Maison Pic and also the two star le Manoir aux quatre saisons, and the Morston Hall experience was the best of all three. We look forward to returning. This is the the model for all hotels aiming at "foodies" Thank you so much for your efforts in making our stay so perfect.

Everything about our stay was amazing, the food, the venue, the staff and what a fantastic welcome we had. Thank you for saving and making the first night of our mini moon. We loved so much we booked again straight away!

I visited here with my husband for their evening Taster Menu. Neither of us have been before. There is plenty of parking and we had no trouble getting a space. The whole dining room eats at the same time so you could attend from 18:45 for drinks and canapes at your table and food began at 19:30.The tables were well spaced out which was great for COVID and also enabled you to have conversations with your table without having to shout and yet also keep it intimate. When we asked for some water for the table, it was much appreciated that we were offered "tap, still or sparkling". We always just order tap water and don't like when people offer just still or sparkling. The food itself was delicious. This isn't the first Michelin we have eaten at but my favourite (so far). The food isn't pretentious and the flavours are 'normal'. You won't get snail porridge or something that looks like a fried egg but actually tastes like lavender ice-cream here. What you are served tastes of what it is meant to taste of. The menu had a variety of fish and meats and every course was delicious. I think my favourite savoury dish was either the chicken wing (how do you get so much flavour from a bland little piece of meat?) or the monkfish. My least favourite was the suckling pig, but this was solely down to my least favourite meat being pork. Just bad luck on my part and there was certainly nothing wrong with that dish itself. The sweet dishes were both amazing. The milk ice-cream was, I think, the best ice-cream I have ever eaten. And I've eaten a lot. The lemon tart was perfect and the Italian meringue was absolutely out of this world. My husband had a gin with liquorice to start and he said this was delicious. He also had the wine pairing and enjoyed all of these in different ways. He wasn't keen on the dessert wine on first sip as it was very sweet, but when he drank it with the lemon tart, it complimented the tart perfectly. The service was predominantly from very young staff but there were no issues as far as we could tell. They were all very polite and when asked about dishes, knew the answer each time. Galton did a walk around which my husband was especially happy with. The toilets were small (only two cubicles) and I didn't think they were as clean as they could have been. Nice toiletries though.The ONLY thing I could criticise is we would have preferred a bit more consistency in the service. For instance, the bread was delicious. Absolutely superb. The table next to us finished theirs at about the same time as us and were offered more. We finished just afterwards and were looking forward to being offered more too as we would have liked it throughout the meal to mop up the sauces (I'm Northern!) and to accompany the cheese course. But we weren't offered it and felt too awkward to ask ourselves. And again, at the end of the meal the same table near us ordered a coffee. My husband ordered the exact same coffee they did yet despite theirs being served in a 'normal' sized cup, my husbands was served in an almost espresso cup. We were visiting as I had surprised my husband for a special birthday of his. This was meant to be last April and because of COVID it was cancelled twice. I had explained it was a special birthday on booking and it was mentioned again whilst we were there but no 'extras' were offered to me on booking to make the evening even more special and the staff never mentioned it whilst we were there. But another table got a treat brought out and sang Happy Birthday. So I felt a bit awkward as I think my husband thought he was going to get the same and didn't.Nothing major though, we'd just like a bit more consistency between all diners. After all, we are all paying the same.Literally the only other thing that made me a bit uncomfortable was the COVID situation. The staff were all superb and all wore masks throughout service. We wore masks when first entering and kept them on until we sat down. We then put them back on when standing up from the table to use the bathroom. However, I only saw two other people wear a mask to go to the bathroom and a lot didn't wear them to leave at the end either. We had been seated in the first room so saw everyone arrive, leave and go to the bathroom. And it was honestly quite appalling how few people wore masks. Some even had them around their necks but didn't bother pulling them up. It is awful when the staff were so conscientious at protecting customers yet customers cannot be bothered to do the same back to the staff. We were the youngest there by a good stretch and to see so many elderly people not care about each other or staff that were working so hard is very sad. This isn't the establishments fault though and realistically, even if they had challenged these selfish individuals, they don't have to legally comply anyway so why should the staff risk getting abused?The tables themselves were really well spaced though and every other COVID policy they had in place was perfect. We both had the taster menu, my husband had a gin and a bourbon, one wine flight and one cheese course. The bill came to around £320. We will definitely return to Morston Hall. We would like to try the Sunday Lunch next, I think, and will return for the Taster Menu at a later date too. I cannot fault the food at all. The way the kitchen managed to get those flavours from 'normal' foods was outstanding and every course was delicious. We didn't leave hungry and were pleasantly full. Thank you Morston Hall and Galton. We had an amazing evening and wouldn't change a thing about our meal.

The food here is wonderful. We booked in for the night after having the taster menu, one meat one veggie. Absolute top quality , and the staff are so helpful and friendly .Everything is so fresh

We decided to treat our friend to Afternoon Tea having heard recommendations from our family. Afternoon Tea is served in the relaxed atmosphere of the conservatory by friendly and welcoming staff. The tea itself was excellent from the quails scotch egg to the delicious cakes.

We had a reservation in April which was cancelled due to lockdown, and rebooking became impossible as rooms get snapped up instantly. We finally managed to go for 3 nights to celebrate my OH birthday and had a wonderful experience. This time we stayed in the Sandringham room. What’s not to like?Service in the restaurant was impeccable, the dining room was airy and welcoming, every dish on the tasting menu was faultless paired with delicious wine.Galton was there in the evening and breakfast speaking to each diner which was a lovely personal touch - and it really added to the experience. We will definitely be coming here when we next visit Norfolk Broads.

An excellent dining experience which sets a high standard of extremely tasteful food and good wines all perfectly served in very spacious pleasant country house. Each dish was a careful balanced combination of flavours which stunned the taste buds. Excellent value for a high quality dining experience. If quantity and price are you main concerns then this fine dining may not be for you.

Came here for afternoon tea and then the tasting menu, whilst on holiday in wells next the sea. It was fabulous .the afternoon tea in the conservatory on a sunny day was just perfect, setting, food, service all wonderful. Returned a couple of days later for the tasting menu, which we loved. We were in the next room to the best conservatory, but the food and service was excellent. We highly recommend you try this wonderful restaurant.

Being born in Norfolk and living in London. I finally got to go to the famous Morston Hall, having cycled and driven past it many times! Expectations were high due to the great reputation it has and we were not disappointed. They suggest to arrive around 6.45, which we did and we were able to have a glass of champagne in the garden before the service started at 7pm with canapés. This is a taster menu, and we also opted for the wine flight which is an additional £70 but worth it. The food was fabulous, highlights were the Wagu beef (from Suffolk, but we’ll overlook that) and the Celeriac and Kings Lynn shrimp veloute. The cheese board trolley was also a lovely touch. The staff were lovely, helpful and knowledgable. Only fault would be the atmosphere is a little stiff, could maybe do with some light music or someone on a piano. Food and service however are impeccable. Recommend for a treat.

Really lovely afternoon tea with my husband, the sandwiches were delicious and the gooseberry cake/treat was delicious! The coffee was lovely and the service was great! Hopefully we will be back for an overnight stay with dinner at some point in the near future!

This was our first Michelin Star dining experience to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had the seven-course taster menu - we had to book months in advance to get a weekend booking which is always a promising sign! We were impressed that the chef took the time to personally meet every table, and also saw that several of the guests were regulars who'd struck up lovely relationships with the staff. The food was incredible, each mouthful an absolute treat with textures and flavours to die for. We were really impressed by the professionalism, knowledge and warmth of the staff who created such a wonderful atmosphere in the dining room. We would 100% dine here again and would love to return for our next special occasion. Thank you for the perfect ending to our anniversary weekend away!

We visited twice, once for afternoon tea and once for the tasting menu.Firstly, the food is fantastic. I've had so many mediocre afternoon teas (especially in beautiful settings where establishments rest on their laurels), but this was wonderful. The gooseberry choux is the best choux pastry I've ever eaten, better than any I've had in France. The manjari chocolate confection also exceeded all expectations. Overall, couldn't fault the afternoon tea. The jam is the best I've had, way better than any you'll get in Fortnums and I ended up buying 5 jars. Service was equally good, we had a perfect time and really appreciated how well looked after we were. Kindly, the gentleman looking after us also found us space for the tasting menu!The tasting menu was fabulous, it's so well done from the canapes (exceptional) to the sourdough and raw butter (never thought I'd get so excited about bread and butter, but it was amazing). The subsequent 7 course tasting menu was similarly lovely - the crab and shrimp crumpets, brill and puddings were particular favourites! The chocolates were also a pleasant surprise, as good as you'll get at a dedicated chocolatier (I'd say they were on par with Rococo). I also really appreciated that they accommodated me with the wine flight (I couldn't manage the full flight, so they let me have half a flight). Overall it was a great experience. The only niggle I had, was that the lady sommelier spent a lot more time describing the wine to the older gentleman at the table next to ours; she skimmed over these with me and just told me the names. Nonetheless, a great experience and I'd happily go back. As a tip: book in advance and ask for a table by the window I'd they're available.

I really enjoyed our visit here, we stayed 2 nights which means 2 tasting meals. My husband hadn’t realised it was only that! Plus he’d booked and it was World Cup football night on day 2 so please excuse our early departure from the table!The meals were delicious, the 2nd day was quite different to the first and more to my taste.. They catered really well for dietary requirements and we met the chef.Breakfast was lovely as well, there’s a lot of variety and the portion sizes are sensible so you can have a couple of things like some fruit and then eggs on toast.It would be nice to go back in non covid times as I expect there would be more interaction and a friendly atmosphere rather than functional as places have to be at the moment.The hotel is near the coast so we went on seal boat trip and did some walks before moving up the coast to Holkam… another review on the way!

Fantastic Michelin star restaurant. 7 course tasting menu was amazing!! Wonderful place in a lovely setting. Service and food is the best we have tasted on the Norfolk coast.

Totally enjoyed the whole experience , no negatives just positive on all level , thanks to everyone for making this special

Long awaited return visit. It didn't disappoint. Warm welcome to guests for dinner ,bed and breakfast. Service and food exceptionalThe menu is different every day and the most is made of local grown and sourced ingredients. The imagination and presentation of the dishes is fantastic. The staff knowledgeable and helpful. Lovely experience. We will return as soon as we can.

We have eaten at Morston Hall on several occasions before today. We had a lovely Sunday lunch. We had amuse bouche, pea and pancetta veloute, skate with brown shrimps and caper, Hereford lamb, and apple tarte tatin. After lunch we were served their home made chocolates. We shared as lovely bottle of Provence Rose.It was a lovely meal, served by very pleasant staff. We look forward into returning.

One of our treats during our visit to Norfolk was afternoon tea at Morston Hall. It came up to expectations in everyway. Our table overlooked the charming garden and we were treated to a wonderful selection of savoury & sweet treats together with exquisitely presented teas. My personal highlight was the quails scotch egg.As you would expect in an establishment such as this, the staff and service is immaculate.Next time we will book for dinner but sadly on this occasion our travel requirements didn't allow for it.Thank you all the Morston Hall team.

At a time when things in our country are looking a bit bleak( lockdown) this was such a wonderful treat . A belated birthday present from my husband. So pleased we were able to attend before everything closes down. Fabulous place, wonderful food and staff that were so lovely, must be so hard wearing a mask for such a long time. A treat to meet the chef , made us feel very special.

The food, service, wine and value for money here are all incredible. It is a warm, welcoming environment in which everyone is served the same 7 course menu, creating a lively ambience. We dined 2 nights, once cooked for by Galton, Chef Patron, and once by Greg, Head Chef. Both meals were divine. Fish comprised the majority of courses on both evenings and the meals were sublime (one slight letdown on a Brill and leek dish which was average rather than brill) but the general standard was almost faultless. Service was attentive and friendly and totally unpretentious.A glorious standard well deserving of its Michelin star and that has adapted well to COVID restrictions; always felt safe and secure and meal finished in an unhurried way before 10pm. Highly recommend the wine flight and this place in general. Worth a massive detour to take in its loveliness. I have done a separate review of the hotel, which is equally glowing!

We have eaten here a few times in the past and it gets more intruiging the way they mix flavours and foods that are just divine. If Galton is on site he always makes a point of speaking to eat table and welcoming them, very personable and a great chef.

First visit with our children. Service attentive, food absolutely delicious and more filling than we thought, but we were able to take a little box home. Most definitely recommend, only thing was, not long enough!

It’s a pleasure to be able to say that a £95 a head menu is great value . Every course was good but the vast majority were stunningly good - some just elicited the single word “wow” .Great food . Excellent service. Top end but not at all snooty or snobby. Good wine list .Will definitely recommend to our foody mates .Really class operation- so good for a special occasion.Totally on top of Covid stuff too

It was very hard to get a table here. It’s that exclusive! Around the area there are some lovely places to eat, but this is of course head and shoulders above the rest considering it has a Michelin star. The staff were very accommodating to let me and my wife and child arrive, we were very thankful for the service that they provided and of course accommodating the fact that we have a two month old baby with us.As expected, there is an air of grace and an ambience of sophistication that surrounds this establishment. The grounds are beautiful, the service is friendly, respectful and professional. As you get your table he were greeted with the most decorative display of cutlery and china.What followed was a seven course tasting menu, you are greeted by the head chef before your courses of even start, which is a lovely touch and you do not see in establishments in central London as example. You can tell he is proud and is open to discussion about his background, and the menu, which makes the occasion even more special. The food I must say it was absolutely delicious. Everything was cooked absolutely perfectly. You can tell that all of the food was sourced with care and love, but I was a bit disappointed that there wasn’t more locally sourced menu additions, with a lot of the produce coming from Dorset and Scotland as example. Part of me did want some locally reared pig as example.However the scallop with beef shin was delicious, as was the duck with beetroot and five spice sauce, but the highlight was the pistachio and chocolate soufflé which is a combination that I’ve never had before and absolutely outstanding. The only thing which is bugging me here, is that I’ve had dinner like this many times. There wasn’t really anything very imaginative with it all. It’s almost too classic. I’m starting to see a shift in the way that food is delivered, lots of street food restaurants now occupying the tastebuds of the newer generation. Even other Michelin star restaurants are starting to become a little bit more creative. I understand the chef was classically trained, and this is absolutely perfect in today’s world and for the setting that you find it in. However this meal is a lot of money, and I just wish I could walk away and say that I had something different. Was I blown away, yes with the quality but no to the imagination. However this is an outstanding experience.

Visited 11/09/20. Stayed overnight and had meal. Couple.Our first visit but hopefully not our last.Lovely room in the main house (Beeston) which had separate seating area, large bedroom and good sized bathroom. Lovely room overall.We sat in conservatory for meal which is lovely. Well distanced and staff all masked. Lovely that Galton came round the room a couple of times and chatted from a distance with us and all tables.Food was all very good. Our advised preferences were complied with.All food was excellent. Mrs W did not like the hare because it was a little too rare for her taste but that was only slight negative.Overall a great evening. Breakfast following day was excellent too.Very pleasant stay

Great food, fresh ingredients cooked beautifully. Beautiful grounds. 7 courses but quite liked the idea of leaving it in the chefs hands and you get amuse bouche.

We were determined to support our favourite restaurant with rooms as soon as was possible after restrictions were relaxed, and booked a three night stay on a dinner bed and breakfast basis. The joy is having three different tasting menus over the stayThe venue is Covid savvy, QR code on arrival, ,masks worn by all in public areas. Good availability of sanitizer as you change rooms.The staff are great, friendly, knowledgeable, and keen to ensure that you can enjoy the food, and the sommelier.. well frankly brilliant.We enjoyed the food immensely, and is a great touch that the resident “celebrity chef” comes around with the canapés and is happy to take questions on them or the menu.My partner has a soya allergy, and they were armed with this information in advance, and on the third night the amendments to the canapés and the Duck course were unidentifiable from my but were completely safe for her.There were some surprises in the vegetables, beetroot and apple whirls are stunning.

Partner had tried to book the restaurant a couple of months earlier, firstly for Sunday lunch then either dinner of afternoon tea but the restaurant was full all week. Being persistent he called a couple of weeks later to try again. The friendly voice on the phone suggested going on the waitlist for Sunday lunch. Two months later we arrived at our rental cottage on the Friday and that afternoon we received a call informing us we had secured a table for Sunday Lunch. Great luck! the restaurant is beautifully laid out. Covid precautions were in place (sanitiser, NHS App QR code etc all staff wearing masks. The set four course Sunday lunch was exceptional. The canapés were a nice touch. As it is a set lunch we were a little apprehensive regarding the lack of choices but each course was delicious and the team produced very interesting and tasty food. The service was very attentive but not pushy, definitely recommend.

A must do when it comes to eating out. The afternoon teawasexcellant with a choice of sandwiches and different fillings. As well as having two types of scones and a selection of cakes. Jam, butter and clotted cream also supplied, along with a selection of teas.

Upon arrival we expected to be asked to sanitise our hands and possibly have a temperature check. Instead we were ushered into the dining room (you can't sit in the lounge as we have done previously, due to Covid). That is fair enough. However, we were completely shocked that the staff were not wearing visors or masks. Our table was near a main walkway, despite it being very easy to pull it back. All of this added to us feeling very anxious. Staff do get close when placing and collecting meals and we just felt very vulnerable. Cutlery was placed on tables by staff, not wearing gloves who had previously touched a guest's mobile phone to take a photo - touch points! So many and not acceptable during a pandemic. We also felt that guests, as you can only dine for the Sunday lunch, should arrive via the conservatory so as to avoid going into the main Reception. Surely that makes a lot more sense?The food was nice but not too exciting. Some of the staff were clearly very inexperienced and not the standard one would expect in a michelin star restaurant.The toilets need some tlc - they are dated and clearly were not being regularly cleaned and checked during our time there. Hand towels had run out and paper towels were lying all over the place. Again, what is going on? We would not recommend or dine here again as we quite simply, did not feel safe. Other restaurants have given us much more confidence including those without a michelin star. Such a shame.

Myself and two daughters had the tasting menu with wine. We eat at nice restaurants a lot and this was up there with the bekst!I've never had a red dessert wine before? It would have been nice to have met Galton, I was lucky enough to meet Keith Floyd in the Maltsters Arms once but I guess he was busy in the kitchen?Lovely staff too who even managed to get us a taxi as we'd walked from Wiveton...Keep up the excellent work!

Well organised in current climate ... with friendly and attentive service. Delicious meal in relaxed surroundings.

We had dinner here last Friday. It's slightly different to last year in that pre dinner drinks and canapés are now served at the table due to changes to respond to Covid. Food, wine pairing and service were all superb. It's about a 4 hour drive away from us, but we are going to return again next year.

We stayed in the main house and the room was fabulous with a sitting area facing the front garden and absolute luxury. Dinner was a seven course tasting menu that changes every night. Outstanding well balanced dishes but not starchy accompanied by very nice wine. Dietary requirements were all noted, staff very professional and friendly. Galton came for a chat and made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was excellent with an extensive menu to set us up for the coastal walks. Highly recommend this fine dining place and hotel.

What to say about Galton’s Morston Hall restaurant? Let’s start with: food excellent, wine excellent. We stayed for 7 days, so with a different tasting menu on each day, we had a chance to see the full range of Galton’s cooking. The trio of appetisers to start were always interesting and inventive. The whole menu was well-balanced and showed terrific skill, with a lovely range of flavours, mostly from local produce. Perhaps in the “room for improvement” category were a brill course and a beef course, both of which were lacking in flavour, but that’s not bad, considering the total number of courses that we ate over the week. Perhaps there could be more innovation in the desserts, but they were delicious anyway. As for the wines, the list was good, varied and interesting. Importantly, the prices were extremely reasonable for a Michelin-star, with some of the lowest mark-ups I’ve seen in a long while.