Restaurant At Rushton Hall Hotel in Kettering

We were booked for lunch in the Brasserie, myself my mum and oy daughter, From the moment we arrived to the moment we left total disappointment. Staff left us waiting for a good 10 minutes at the entrance, then we were finally taken to our table, the staff member chewing loudly on his gum, it wasn't very busy maybe another 3 or 4 tables in total. we ordered drinks and the soft drink I ordered came in a pint glass which isn't very lady like so I asked for a straw, when the young lady brought this back I tried the drink and it wasn't what I ordered so had to send back which wasn't really an issue. Upon reading the menu we were quite excited as its sounded lovely and was quite expensive so we thought we were in for a treat. My mum and I ordered the Cauliflower and horseradish cream with pear and walnuts for starters, on the plate were 5 see through slices of beetroot, the smallest segment of pear you can imagine two tiny mounds of cream and half a walnut. for the price there was approx. 0.75 pence of produce on the plate !!, and to add insult to injury the cauliflower and horseradish cream did NOT have any flavour of horseradish and cauliflower it was just fresh cream !! not good, I flagged this to the waiter who found it amusing and then said he would let the chef know, but we didn't hear anything back regarding this. Main course no better, mum had a burger the roll was 2" thick on the base and also the lid, it was so hard we could bang it on the table and was not edible, my daughter had gnocchi which I can only describe as the texture of a burnt smiley face that you had as a child shocking, my meal was the fish and was mediocre at best and such a tiny portion, we declined a dessert as didn't want any further disappointment, we didn't receive any apologies for the starter and the staff pretty much ignored us after that, we were glad to get out, oh and one last thing the toilets need attention ie to be cleaned they were disgusting. Overall the prices were that of a high end restaurant but the food the service and the facilities did not back this up at all, total disappointment.

Afternoon tea disappointment. Terrible service throughout our afternoon. It was meant to be special occasion for us , unfortunately it was ruined by waiting staff who couldn't care less. Every time we wanted to order something my husband had to get up go to the bar and ask. We waited for 30 min sitting at our table and nobody came in to take our order . Shocking behavior for such a lovely place. Food was good but really do not recommend this place .We expected something really nice ( even McDonald's will bring you food to the table ) .

Sad to say, we went for afternoon tea for my birthday as we started over the last few years to make it an annual family event. We loved it so much last year but this year a number of items where lacking. 1. No Rose Champagne available for afternoon tea anymore, which my personal favourite so had normal champs 2. We were offered refills of tea and coffee, there was only one tea bag in the pot for two people and the refills for both coffee and tea where just water. No additional or fresh bag nor coffee beans. So both where undrinkable as it tried to wait for it to have a but of colour, but nothing. 3. My mum had brough vouchers from the hotel when booking the afternoon tea. She had them ready on her phone to pay at then end as she wanted to make sure she paid as a gift for me. When paying she was asked for a printed version of the vouchers. She showed them the emailed version of whoch then she was asked to email to reception who then printed them and brough them to the till for payment. In this day you think everything would be paperless. It was also a rather long wait while said vouchers where emailed then printed....so dont bother with vouchers I say unless you goving as a gift and not attending so print them out before going. 4. Considering there a machine at the bar to pump gas into open bottles of champ that have gone flat you think the voucher system would be a little more hightect! The over all hall itself is as beautiful as ever and the staff are super helpful and lovely.

The arrival at Rushton Hall is spectacular and only gets better as you enter the stunning building. We were seated in the beautiful Great Hall on a relaxing sofa with music to match! The staff were all lovely and so accommodating and my gluten free afternoon tea was just as good (and as tasty!!) as my friends version & very filling!! A lovely, relaxing and very tasty experience that I hope to do again soon!!

Had lunch here this week the setting is very nice not many places you can see Pheasants wandering around out of the window. The Dining room does not get as much natural light as the room that Afternoon Tea is served but it is very nice. Had Steak and chips and my partner had Fish and Chips both were very good. I asked for the Steak to be medium to well cooked and it was just right, it was a lovely piece of meat just the right amount of caramelisation on the out side but still tender and a very nice flavour. I sent my complements to the chef for the way the Steak was cooked its quite rare today find that standard when eating out. I had Passion fruit Cheese cake with sorbet and my partner had Bread and Butter Pudding with custard both very nice, cant remember seeing Bread and Butter Pudding for years but the bit I pinched was lovley. Two courses for £30 was quite good value I think considering the quality and we will go again. The Staff are also very pleasant.

An expensive disappointment. We thought we’d treat ourselves to the 7 course tasting menu At £90 per head it wasn’t going to be cheap but it was our wedding anniversary. We’ve eaten at Rushton Hall several times before in their Brassiere and always had a great experience. The Tasting Menu was served in the fine dining Tresham restaurant so our expectations were very high. Sadly it was an expensive disappointment. The set menu hadn’t been printed so we had no idea what was in store. The 2 waitresses were very inexperienced and whilst very polite were unhelpful at explaining each course. Of the 7 courses we thought 2 were worthy “fine dining” dishes. The rest were presented nicely but were underwhelming in execution and failed to excite on flavour. Maybe we are being too critical but when you’re paying £135 each for a exceptional meal you expect a better standard. My advice, save your money and eat in the Brassiere instead.

Location. The restaurant is situated in the lovely settings of Rushton Hall hotel. The 1593 Brasserie is worth going to on any occasion. Service: We were well looked after by Sophie and Caden who gave impeccable service, were prompt and attentive to our every need. Cost: Mid range. Comments: My husband would have liked the mains to have more seasoning (he had sea trout) and I did overhear one patron say about more seasoning on the steak. However, overall, many thanks to the chef for both the chocolate brownie and the apple cremeux, which I hope to have again. Next time we visit, we will try the 7 course tasting menu.

Had an amazing 7 course tasting menu at the Tresham Restaurant at Rushton Hall Hotel. Food was exceptional accompanied by a selection of excellent wines from an excellent wine list. We thought £90 for the seven courses of this quality was pretty good value. Some spectacular wines on the list, also reasonably priced for what they are.

tepid at best food service not very good despite hardly any guests Restaurant manager more interested in standing nattering that making sure people were served their meals

We had the most amazing food (as always, 5th visit) and superb service from Hassan, Louis and team - we can’t wait to come back again. Stay cool!

We just experienced an afternoon tea and it was brilliant, we entered to a warm welcome and the gent popped the fire on for us, we had the gluten free option for me and my friend had the normal and I must say I didn’t feel is any way “the odd one out” (as we can do with allergies) but the staff where brilliant smiling laughing with us. Thank yo Hassan and his team

The whole vibe of this place, run under the auspices of Valerie is amazing, the staff are top drawer, the wines excellent ...for a Red pic number 103 the Minervois...excellent. I am looking forward also to when the fine dining experience starts again

We had been assured that staff would be wearing masks when we called yesterday. The barman in the Great Hall wasn’t and when challenged, tod us that it was not mandatory. It was voluntary. He said and ‘they’ had told him that today They don’t seem to care about guest safety. We raised it with a manager at Reception who said it was a requirement and she would speak to him.

There were four of us in our party, my elderly parents and my husband and I. We wanted to treat ourselves with something really special due to two of us having bad health issues earlier on in the Year. The orangery looked absolutely beautiful when we entered, you could fault anything at all , that is , until the food came. At £150.00 per head, we wanted something special, and special it was not. The starters were smoked salmon, or soup. We choose two of each. I knew from looking at the plated food that was put in front of us , that this was going to be a bad idea ! The soup was luke warm, the salmon was ok-ish ... Next came the turkey... That was the only option, or a vegetarian choice. At £150 per person you would expect more variety ! Down went the plates ... No side orders of vegetables No gravy boats... Just plain old turkey, a couple of Brussels cut in half , two carrots, two parsnips , two roast potatoes..on top of all that sat , a Yorkshire pudding!! It really was embarrassing that we had suggested coming here , when other year's we have chosen far better places within Northamptonshire and Leicestershire... Then the child size Christmas pudding came , I had the chocolate dessert option. No hand made chocolates on the table with your coffee afterwards, dare I even mention a mince pie !! Rushton hall really did let itself down completely! Our table paid £600 to eat , food that would have been served in a pub. In fact pub food is better than what we were served. I should have cancelled the booking when the pre ordered menu was emailed, as that rang alarm bells... Rushton hall you were not fit for purpose with the money you took off us , and the food you gave us. Dreadful absolutely dreadful!

We were looking forward to Afternoon tea with friends for a long awaited catch up. The catch up was great , everything else was pretty rubbish. We arrived at 4 and taken to a table in a window alcove. It was freezing so immediately we asked to be moved. The chap who was spoken to said he would look into it, we never saw him again. At 4.25, nothing except another waitress clearing a table next to us. We eventually asked her as it appeared that she might be preparing it for us to move. No such luck and in fact she questioned the fact that we had said we were cold….how rude ! Eventually after lots of faff and declaring we couldn’t all fit on the table next to us we moved there and fitted around it with a slight squeeze but no real problems. As 5pm approached we were asked for our tea and drinks orders which arrived 15 minutes later with a ‘selection’ of cakes and scones. The sandwiches were fine and as expected but the cake selection was limited and not varied. If you didn’t like cream then you were a little stuck ! Throughout the tea no one approached us for refills or asked how things were, not even when we paid. Overall poor service, surly attitudes and limited selection. You’d be better off at the local garden centre and save a packet. Read the other reviews for clarification. They aren’t bothered so why should you spend money here.

We went for Sunday dinner,the food was decent but the service was terrible. i had to ask three times for the wine list, by then the starters had arrived,no one came for my wine order and i asked twice.The main course arrived as i managed...

I made our booking for Afternoon Tea on 23 November 2020, for Saturday,5 June 2021. I booked that date as it was my Mum's birthday but would also give us a chance to celebrate my sister's and brother-in-law's 50th birthdays. I emailed on 6 may...

Service was great food was very well presented and tasty ,surroundings were beautiful...what more could you want..

Utterly Disgusted On 25/04/21 my wife booked a celebratory Afternoon Tea for our son's birthday on Saturday 29th May. She received a confirmatory email with a booking reference number and details of our booking clearly itemised, including the 90-minutes time allowance on our table. Our...

Had dinner with my partner on a visit in late August. Food and service was excellent. The orangery was a lovely setting and service very good despite the covid19 issues which has seen the hotel only opened a week or so before. food was very...

We have been to the Rushton Hall several times over the years and the standard has always been high. While I understand that the current difficulties can make it more challenging to create the ambience and provide the level of service that they usually achieve,...

The food is faultless. The choice amazing and always so tasty. We love it and that is why we keep on coming back! The steak is outstanding. The service is impeccable and the room so beautifully decorated we just love it!

I was very disappointed with the dinner last night, myself and my guest had the turkey main course. The turkey was very dry and the vegetables were inedible and we were not physically able to cut into them. I did report this to the server...

We stayed for 4 days and all the meals were amaxing, good selection and top quality ingredients. Staff very helpful and friendly.

The bistro at Rushton Hall is open again and based in the Orangery, a safe and spacious area, where we felt comfortable. The menu has plenty of choice for carnivores and vegetarians and the fish that we had was excellent. Saucing was subtle and presentation...

Terrible customer service. Overpriced. Rubbish showers too short for anyone over 5'10". Never coming back and forewarn anyone else to venture to this attractive property where staff are extremely rude. Restaurant was overpriced and average tasting. Staff were inattentive and not very interested in constructive...

I visted on a Sunday night and was able to eat in one of the very large rooms - where there is also a bar. The food was rich and lovely. I went for the soup of the day and it was perfect for a...

Went for an after Christmas afternoon tea at this lovely building built in the 13th century by the Tresham family. The surroundings and the staff are very nice and formal, with a lovely open fire burning. The afternoon tea was served and it was delightful...

Paid £300 for two Christmas lunches. The hall and atmosphere were excellent and the staff were lovely and friendly. Sadly though the food was almost cold and the potatoes rock hard. Such a shame. Catering for too many people.

We were excited to be dining at such a beautiful venue for a work Christmas party however, we were absolutely disappointed at the food, hospitality and service. The food was sadly undercooked and poorly served by inexperienced staff that are poorly trained at silver service...

Went to the brasserie on Saturday 7th December for lunch with three friends The whole pllace was beautifully decorated for Christmas with a roaring fire i, they were getting ready to serve afternoon teas when we arrived Taken through to brasserie after a drink by...

A beautiful historical setting in rural England. The facilities are clean and well presented. The restaurant is fine dining as was the service and the wine list. Each dish was amazing and perfectly cooked with excellent presentation. The wine pairing from the Matre D wa...

We ate 2 nights at the Tresham Restaurant. £70 set price menu with 5 starters and 5 mains. Service impeccable first night and slightly slow second night due to a large family group which the maitre D apologised for but no inconvenience to us. The...

Went for a romantic night away, just after new year. Only 4 other couples booked in with us, was beautiful. Room was a little small and with outdated services in the room, but we did get a reduced price through secret escapes so weren’t expecting...

The brasserie is always good, however last night we had the fine dining in the Tresham restaurant... a perfect evening to celebrate the birth of a new business venture for my business partner and I..Thank you Chef... thank you Rushton

My mum and I visited Rushton Hall for afternoon tea, as I received a gift voucher for my birthday. We're both very busy at the moment, but had today free, so we rang up in the morning to see if we could book last minute....

Our first experience on entering the amazing bar/lounge was to have to wait for a Barman to appear. There was no apology for keeping us waiting and no "Good evening"! He was miserable, brusque, didn't ask what gin i wanted in my gin and tonic...

does not meet expectations of a restaurant in a 4 star hotel; let alone one which supports a 3 Rosette award winning restaurant

We were seated in the most incredible bay window in the main hall and whike visually it was stunning, it was impractical for guests who were being blinded by the sun and we coukdnt shut the curtains because they didn't work. It was also extremely...

I booked Rushton Hall as part of a hotel birthday trip. When we arrived at the hotel the receptionist asked what my name was and when I told her she repeated back completely the wrong name, she was also a bit sniffy with us when mentioning the fine dining, saying there is fine dining but it is £70, and my partner got the impression that she was insinuating that we couldn't afford it.

Visiting here is always pure escapism, from arrival the whole experience shouts luxury. This visit was no exception, pre lunch drinks served by polite attentive staff, menus brought to us to peruse whilst we soaked up the atmosphere. Lunch service was exemplary thanks to wonderful...

On 15th March my very good friend and I were 65. I phoned to book a table in the brasserie as it was described as being horsey and my friend loves horses. The charming lady on the phone asked me if it was a special...

New policy, you need to pay up front in full for a fine dining meal. Too pretentious and overrated. You don’t get this at top restaurants in London and certainly not in Northamptonshire. Crazy policy.

A birthday meal shared with friends. Booking was nice and easy and the Hall called the day before just to confirm the booking. Plenty of parking and the thrill of driving up to the house was still amazing, what an imposing building. We found our...

Our 47th Wedding Anniversary was celebrated in style. The Fine Dining Restaurant was warm and welcoming. Service was excellent, relaxed and informative. However, the food topped it all and exceeded our expectations. Every course was a delight to the eye, teased us with its aromas...

The food is very special and means the historic , grand building complements rather than overpowers the cuisine.The fillet steak was perfectly cooked and the celeriac veloute accompanied by the puff pastry , parmesan , mushroom side was superb. The whole dining experience is exceptional...

My friend is staying at the hotel in a couple of weeks and is hoping to dine at the restaurant. As she has medical dietary requirements she rang up today to see if she would be able to be accommodated ( bearing in mind a chain like pizza express can accomodate her) she was told she might be too 'awkward'. When my friend eventually said that She can eat plain fresh fish the lady said that they always have fish so she can just choose that! Her whole tone was dismissive, rushed and made my friend feel like a nuisance. I am writing this as she does not have a trip advisor account. I can believe when i look at the prices of both the hotel ( that they are booked to stay in) and the restaurant that in this day and age they can't be more accommodating or at the very least be less begrudging in tone.

The Tresham Restaurant was open for dinner but the only choice was a fixed price menu at £55 per head. I was staying overnight on business and although my expense allowance is generous, my expenses are not this generous! The lounge menu was only available for an hour between midday and 1pm and the hotel do not serve any other food in the evening apart from room service.

Hermoso entorno, la comida era muy sabrosa. Un poco 'vaga' como a dónde ir a la llegada a la sala y tomó bastante tiempo para bebidas, etc. El gran salón es precioso; sin embargo, al ser un día desapacible noviembre, hubiera beneficiado enormemente de enciende un fuego en lugar de un gran vacío. En general, una comida agradable en buena compañía, así que sólo estos fallitos.

Sólo quiero decir que cálido y acogedor el Caballero fue la última vez que me visitó. Lleva el Bar (creo que su nombre Gary pero no 100%) camareros nd de una manera profesional como sus colegas - Gracias de mi parte y otros seguirlo - muy agradable

Reservé este lugar sabiendo que la Sra. estaría buscando algo especial para su cumpleaños 30 y este lugar no me decepcionó.

Fui a un cumpleaños de 50. El lugar era precioso. El personal muy educado, amable, servicial. La comida era magnífica. No me quedo más, pero otros no, y nos dijeron que las habitaciones eran preciosas y el desayuno muy bueno. Me encantó, y no puedo creer que he vivido en todos estos años y Northampton este pequeño tesoro tiene lejos de mí. Sin duda volveré (ya he comprado bonos el té de la tarde) y se lo recomiendo a tantas personas como pueda. Gracias por una noche maravillosa.

He estado aquí un par de veces y siempre es un placer. La comida no es la cabeza pero es lo que pide, el té de la tarde es mejor que la cena, pero la cena fue agradable, aunque. Es un lugar muy grande y su agradable para el té y dar un paseo por los jardines. Estoy seguro de que volveré.

Seis de nosotros una reserva para la cena. El ambiente del gran salón para tomar algo antes de la cena y café y petit fours después es genial. Vi el menú y estaba preocupado de que estábamos en una comida bastante mediocre. Sin embargo, eso no podría haber sido más lejos de la verdad. El menú tiene un montón de opciones, la comida para nosotros 6 estaba muy bien presentado, tan bien como cualquier restaurantes - de hecho según esa comida debe ser hacia una estrella Michelín.

Dinner was excellent. In particular, the pea starter and the chocolate dessert were amazing. Only the service did not quite meet the level of the food and accommodation. For example, the pre-dinner drinks in the beautiful hall were very slow to arrive.

The website for Rushton Hall claims it does the "best Sunday lunch in Northamptonshire" - well, I sincerely hope not or Northamptonshire has got problems! I visited here with family and the hotel itself is stunning with beautiful grounds. We were asked to arrive early, presumably to enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the great hall which was very nice. The service up to this point was impeccable; the problems started when we went through to the restaurant. In short, the food was so bland it was almost tasteless. I had the cauliflower velouteto start and in addition to very little flavour, it was also barely warm. The bread rolls, which arrived only just ahead of the starters, were far from fresh. I then had the roast beef for main - again, I have never had a plate with so little flavour! All the components of what should have been a good meal were there, but it managed to be completely bland and unexciting. The other key problem was service - at no point were we offered another round of drinks, and I couldn't help but notice to large food stains on the waistcoat of one waiter. For a restaurant which clearly sells itself on pomp it really failed to deliver. I am sure there are far better roasts elsewhere in the county!

We booked Sunday lunch, but were so disappointed with the meal itself, which was bland. The bar man was knowledgeable and engaging, and extremely welcoming, and the young lady who served us in the restaurant was pleasant, but having to watching our food waiting to...

Each course was as exquisite as the last, the restaurant has a wonderful relaxing atmosphere, the drinks in the grand hall to start all contribute to making this a wonderful evening. Highly recommend to all.

I treat my mum to afternoon tea at Rushton Hall. What a wonderful experience. It was beautiful in every way, the surroundings & the afternoon tea. We were had to feel very relaxed & welcomed. First call

Myself and 3 friends decided to treat ourselves to afternoon tea. We visited in June. I have actually been to RH for AT at least 5 times before, but not since 2013. I was disappointed by the cake selection - the cakes tasted like they had been bought in - they seemed plasticy - not like a home baked cake at all. The macaron was awful - I think it was bubblegum flavour or something - totally inedible. The sandwhiches were lovely, so were the fruit scones. The plain ones were very boring. Not enough clotted cream or jam. Beautiful surroundings and lovely presentation, just disappointing on the sweet items. Save your £ and just have a cream tea or go to The Dining Room in Northampton.

This is my favourite place for afternoon tea. It may not be the cheapest but in my opinion it is one of the best.The attention to detail appeals to me, the way that the food is arranged, the way that the crockery is placed in front of you. Each pastry is a masterpiece that it is almost criminal to eat it, but fear not, if you do the waiting staff soon tempt you with a 'top up' of sweet treats should your cake stand look as though it has room to spare.The food is of a high quality, the sandwiches were fabulous, I'm not sure how they manage to make a cucumber sandwich taste so heavenly, from a food that is fairly tasteless! My godmother and I were not rushed into finishing our food, the staff were attentive but not intrusive. The service was faultless.Afternoon tea is served in the great hall, with fabulous architecture as your backdrop and comfortable seating you soon loose track of time.I am a huge fan of afternoon tea and whilst so many establishments have thrown together an attempt, it is such a delight to find an establishment that raises the bar to gold medal standard.

Came here for afternoon tea and enjoyed it so I booked a family table in the restaurant as a treat for my wife’s special birthday. We were not disappointed. The venue is astonishing. Driving up the approach road through the beautiful grounds you are given a sudden view of the house which is breath-taking. When we arrived we were all seated in the main hall for drinks prior to eating. It is eye-watering. The dining room is wood-panelled and open plan, not cosy but very atmospheric. The Sunday lunch is £35.00 per head including tea/coffee and hand-made chocolates. The quality of food and the service you receive for that is unbelievably good. Homemade bread and focaccia primed us. I had pea and mint velouté with ricotta as starter. Never had it before, it is a frothy soup and was amazing. The roast beef main was superb, cooked pink although if you prefer it can be cooked more. The finest part of the meal though was the strawberry Romanoff. The best dessert I have ever eaten. My belly testifies that I am an expert pudding eater too. It was simply beautiful, in taste and presentation. My son had it as well and we both said at the same time “wow, just this dessert justifies the price of the meal”! The cheese selection was outstanding with an excellent cracker provision. Delicious coffee with a platter of hand-made chocolates finished us off. This is a destination venue and the toilets are glorious!

For the final place to visit with our friends from South Africa we decided to have afternoon tea and cakes at Rushton Hall. Although we have lived nearby for 10 years its our first time to Rushton Hall. (used the cross country practice course many times).We were greeted with a very warm welcome. The disabled parking was filled by no disabled drivers including contractors vehicles and no one made an attempt to assist.The ambiance was first class. We were shown to a table and service was prompt. The food selection for all including my GF range was excellent. Made fresh GF scone's - very tasty. The wine was superb. The only issue was the main male waiter was abrupt; gave limited eye contact and didn't make us feel welcome. So overall a bit of a disappointing experience. I am sure we will go back again one day and try the main restaurant.

Went here on a Wednesday afternoon for afternoon tea. Price was £25 each and both my wife and I both agreed it was the best afternoon tea we'd had anywhere.Delicious selection of 5 sandwiches, scones and then a selection of really tasty cakes. We were given refills on the sandwiches, and offered complimentary cakes too but had to refuse as we were so full.Will definitely be going back. Excellent.

Formal looking restaurant with well spaced tables but rather quiet on a Sunday evening so lacked a bit of atmosphere. Reasonable menu choice with 6/7 options for each course and varied enough to suit most tastes. Very professional, friendly service and a good pace. After a very tasty amuse bouche we both opted for a duck starter - my wife loved the duck liver mousse and I was equally pleased with my confit duck mix - both beautifully presented. The mains were also very good but didn't quite hit the mark of the starters - the scotch egg should really have had a bigger egg and my beef was excellently presented but a bit unbalanced - too much horseradish sauce and lacked some potatoes. We finished on a high note with an excellent lemon meringue desert and reasonable cheese board. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed the evening and would go again if lived more locally.

Choosing to spend this amount on a dinner is something we reserve for special occasions (our wedding anniversary) - I have to say that this restaurant is really wonderful, easily as good as any of the Michelin star restaurants we have eaten in, and on a par with the best meals we have enjoyed in England (such as The Ritz) and abroad. All dishes were superb, and our photos don't do justice to the expert presentation - a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach! We'd love to come back one day!

I had to review after the meal we had last night. I've eaten in many Michelin star restaurants and this has to be up with the best. The service was outstanding and the food just stunning, there was not one bad point to make. It's worth every penny and just on our doorstep it remains my favourite Keep up the good work Ps: the picture of the beetroot and goats cheese was destroyed by me, I couldn't wait to tuck in :)

Had dinner one night and breakfast the next morning plus drinks in the big hall. Euro created my favourite cocktail to perfection and was very pleasant and helpful.Dinner was fresh, well presented and fantastic tastes - thank you Chef.

Last year, for the second time , we were luckily given the gift of a High tea here. This second tie as every bit as good as the first. Excellent range of sandwiches and cakes , gallons of tea, attentive staff and all in the Lovely Main Hall which provides a remarkable ambience. Afterwards we had a lovely stroll around the beautiful grounds

Great food in the 3 AA rosette restaurant let down by some strange ingredients that just did not work in some of the pretty and flamboyant dishes being served. Staffed by unwelcoming frosty waitresses and a similar barman in the lounge. They need to up the ante in terms of welcome and customer service. We did need somewhere to put our coats but no-one bothered to ask. Main course was the best (Roast Beef). Restaurant lacks atmosphere - anyone thought of putting a flower arrangement in the Great Hall or the restaurant? It is all too bare and boring.

Although we live just 30 minutes away this was my first visit. I had hoped to make it a stay as well but that will have to wait for another time. We booked mid week so the restaurant wasn't too busy, there were other guests but it was really nice and relaxed. The arrival at the hall was awesome, the staff made you feel very welcome and the meal was lovely. For the price it was excellent value, 3 courses of top presented food, plenty of choice to meet all desires. The lady who served us was excellent, her articulation excellent, her manner a delight, she certainly helped make it a very pleasurable experience, will definitely go again.

Disappointed for a couple of reasons, firstly being put at a table with two sofas that were a distance apart so that conversation was too difficult as it was impossible to hear what was being said. We were moved to a much better table but if this hadn't been available not sure it would have been acceptable. On making the booking for afternoon tea I explained some allergies the party had. However on arrival we were asked again and staff were clearly not aware of my initial conversation.When the the food arrived it wasn't correct but we decided to just accept it.The sandwiches were plain, the cakes were uninspiring and limited in content. Then we were offered the petite trifles, given an extra one by mistake and told, never mind one of you can have it! For the price very disappointing, will go elsewhere next time. Staff very attentive and accommodating and the venue fantastic but too pricey at £25 not worth it.

Went for a Victorian tea, very nice, with tiered plates of sandwiches, cakes and scones.Tea served in a teapot, leaf tea, and nice surroundings.However it's not cheap, but the history attached to the Hall dated back some centuries.Nice surroundings, silver service, and nice food, just the place for that special occasion, to spoil your loved one.Take your mum...I did.

I took my friend for afternoon tea as a birthdays treat, at £25 a head, it is quite expensive but the food, ambiance, and service was worth every penny, we had a wonderful afternoon. There was so much food that we couldn't eat it all, the waitress kindly advised us that she would box up the leftover cakes so that we could take them home with us, which was a really nice touch and our husbands thoroughly enjoyed them ! Would definitely go again, but save for a special occasion due to price.

Lovely surroundings.the service was excellent. We had so much too eat but managed to get it down I will be going again , birthday or not

The vista as you drive up the drive sets the scene for what can only be described as an experience which explodes the taste buds!!!! We were greeted and shown to the great hall. Where we were presented with a drinks menu/ price list...and our menus. The maitre'd came and took our orders, placed cushions behind my mum, aunts and my back to make us comfortable and waited patiently while we discussed the wine list... When our table was ready a waiter came to take us and our drinks through. The Great Hall is a wonderfully authentic room in which the decor, furnishings and fire place do it perfect justice...how ever the dining room/ restaurant did nor fall short of ambience. The meal that followed was not just a piece of art but every course had a wonderful explosion of tastes on each plate which all complemented each other.........totally and utterly yummy!!!!! The timings of each course was perfect enough time in between to saviour the tastes but not to long to get board or star finger tapping. The maitre'd had a quirky manner and was entertaining, efficient and fun, whilst being highly attentive in a non intrusive manner. The waitresses and waiter where also very attentive....they made you feel as if you really were their very special guests and nothing was to much trouble....considering their was a large wedding on in different Roos and 12 other people in the restaurant not including the 5 of us ...it takes some skill to attend to everyone and make them feel unique.Yes the price tag is in the upper bracket at £55 per head for the food...but it was worth every penny and more.....this is a gastronomical delight which tickles your taste buds and is definitely worth the money.It has leapt into my 2nd favourite restaurant in UK... And when we go again it might make 1st place !!!!!Thank you for a wonderful evening and for making it special for my family.

We went for a meal to celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary and were not dissapointed. Beautiful grounds, stunningly building, and excellent food to round it all off. We were particularly well looked after by the head waiter who recommended some excellent wines to compliment our food.

Visited Rushton Hall Restaurant for Sunday lunch today and it was first class. On arrival we were greeted by a very pleasant young man who took my wife and I to the Great Hall where we sat and had a drink whilst we looked at the menus. The Restaurant Manager then arrived to welcome us, and shortly afterwards a waitress arrived to take our order. A few minutes later the waitress came to inform us that the table was ready and we followed her into the restaurant, The décor was excellent and everything we expected. The food was exceptional and very well presented. Nothing was too much trouble, we both felt thoroughly spoiled. It was our first visit to Rushton Hall but certainly will not be our last. After lunch we strolled around the gardens which I felt could have been more colourful, but still nice and peaceful, and certainly helped our food go down. This is the first review I have written without any negative comments, shows how good it was.

fabulous food and service . made to feel special and treated as such. Food was outstanding and excellent environment in which to eat with high quality food and staff

Great quality food with good service & a very good wine selection. Not easy on the pocket but that's because you are paying for real food.Make sure you don't eat that day.Retire into the drawing room for coffee & liqueurs.

We attended Rushton Hall for a birthday celebration & I have to say arriving the venue is fantastic. Staff serving were lovely & there were 15 of us here for a meal. The one blip was that myself & one other had ordered soup which just didn't arrive. Staff were apologetic but it meant meal started without us & when the leek/potato soup did turn up it was bubbling as though microwaved - although still not that warm! However they made amends with a superb main course of Roast Beef & love the fact that amongst the vegetables we also had cauliflower cheese. Really good & varied selection of cheeses as well for afters. All in all an enjoyable experience

we had a meal here while staying at the hall..the food was excellent..the staff were lovely and felt pampered all night..food looked lovely when brought to the table..not cheap meal but you get what you pay for in life..surroundings just complemented the meal..thanks to the lovely staff will be back,,,

Food was lovely. Complimentary re-fills of tea and coffee. Lovely environment and beautiful grounds. Cannot fault the service. Absolutely professional. Cheered our rainy/ windy Saturday right up.

Had a meal at this restaurant while staying at Rushton hall ... Served with drinks in the great hall first .. Not sure what was going on with the French waiter as he kept dropping everything !!! Not a lot of choice on menu but there is a lot of variety in the menu. Taken to table and served some beautiful fresh bread .. Food here was a la carte it was stunning excellently presented and takes exquisite .. Excellent settings excellent service only thing which spoilt it for me was the couple to the left a blond girl and a man in there thirties who were having a business meeting at the table while eating and we did not appreciate having yo listen to her talking all the way through .. If people want business meetings there is plenty of areas in the hotel this can be done not when I am paying for an a la carte meal with husband for his birthday and having to listen to her ranting on patronising people all night .. Excellent meal ...

We held my mothers 80th birthday party at Rushton Hall Hotel. The staff could not have been more helpful whilst I was booking the event and on the day the food was amazing and the waiting staff were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble and everyone had a marvellous time. I would recommend this venue to anyone.

The food is excellent. Beautiful to look at and delicious to eat! Staff really friendly and not at all stuffy

Overpriced, pretentious, poor quantity, unfriendly staff but more alarmingly no concept of food allergies

It truly was the best meal we have ever had! The chef has created a range of incredibly special dishes. We LOVED the beef and the cheese course as dessert.

Nice food, the service was very good. Stayed in the hotel too for a night, but the rooms were quite small.

Great choice of food, beautifully presented food, attentive staff. Lovely evening, made to feel very special.

Food is of high quality and a set menu with a wide choice makes this a must when you stay at the Hotel. This is on Par with many top London restaurants.

The afternoon tea is fan but more than 10miles from Rushden it is in Rushton which is a Lt of miles from Rushden

went for a christmas treat , everything was excellent the food was perfect and the young girl who served us was a great character

You must eat here,we did for two out of our three day stay both times it was superb,great tastes and combinations. A must if you stay here,a bit pricey but worth the experience.

Beautiful historical building let down by poorly trained staff bad management and bad food.Every area needs attention, rooms in need of repair, kitchen staff inadequately dressed to prepare and serve food. Meals cold and badly cooked.Nothing four star about the service. Would not go back.

Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. Good choice of food and wine. I don't understand what previous diners were complaining about as we found the staff efficient and the food good.

We visited the Tresham Restaurant at Rushton Hall on Sunday 3rd November. We rang up on the Sunday afternoon and they fitted us in the same evening. We asked to go straight to our table when we arrived, as we only wanted to drink a bottle of wine with the meal, but were informed that people order their food in the bar area before being taken in. We were left in the bar area quite a long time before being taken in, well past the time that our table was booked for. There were bits of mashed up bread rolls under the table in the bar area where we sat, but the enormous room that we were in was oozing with history and felt very regal.The restaurant was filled with couples except for our party of three, so our guess is that they were hotel guests because this old stately home really is totally out in the middle of nowhere. The food gave us the impression of an ambitious chef that yearned for Michelin recognition but just wasn't quite consistent enough with the standards of cooking. Everything was presented beautifully and plenty of advanced cooking techniques were demonstrated but the seasoning was off on quite a few of the dishes, this generally involved the use of too much salt, especially with green vegetables. They were obviously using top notch ingredients, the meat and fish were absolutely superb, the saucing was good but somebody seemed to be sprinkling far too much salt on the dishes before they were coming out to the tables.The service was done by a selection of pretty young ladies and it was them that really saved the day. They weren't pompous, Taylor in particular was very confident and professional and they seemed to work well together as a team. If the seasoning had been better I would have considered giving them a 5 because this was classy and ambitious cooking using some very expensive ingredients such as foie gras, scallops and truffles. Some people have complained about the prices but fifty five pounds for a meal in such historic surroundings with such expensive ingredients is not totally unreasonable. I just wish that they had paid a little more attention to the seasoning here because everything else was spot on.

At 55 pounds a head for dinner - I felt it was overpriced and over presented. Pub down the road better value.

Whilst staying in the Hotel we decided to eat in the restaurant and we were not disappointed! The food is of the highest standard and the service was brilliant. This needs to be awarded a michelin star!

Had afternoon tea here with some girlfriends. Positives: lovely surroundings inside and out, negatives: poor customer service, we were booked in for 3.40 and table was not ready, had to tea and coffee arrived but no sugar or milk, had to ask several times for the sugar and gave up in the end ( was advised by the waitress that she had asked herself 3 times for sugar for us and it still hadn't come, can't understand what was so difficult in arranging for a bowl of sugar). We also had to ask for more tea and coffee (shouldn't they come round and offer this without having to ask, my friend got up from the table to ask for more tea and was told sternly to go and sit down). The waitress did explain there were only 3 members of staff but that was the hotels problem not ours. Food was nothing special, felt it was overpriced at £22 each (would recommend The Granary at Fawsley, only £10 per head and excellent service and food). Felt very disappointed.