Restaurant at Summer Lodge in West Dorset - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

To celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary we booked for Sunday lunch and it was a fantastic experience. Food was extremely good and beautifully presented. All the staff were so professional but also really friendly. As it was a scorching hot day (and also because there was a large party in the restaurant that included very noisy children!) they asked if we would like to eat outside. We did and it was perfect.

Relaxing lounge, friendly staff and delicous meal......

Although staying at the Acorn Inn, the Lodge’s sister hotel-restaurant a minute up the street, we ate dinner here twice. It was magnificent. The Summer Lodge’s restaurant is producing absolutely top quality cuisine, up there with Britain’s best. The attention to detail on every dish that emerged from the kitchen was extreme and faultless, everything so beautifully presented that it almost seemed criminal to start eating it! The ingenious combination of flavours, textures and colours set us on an exciting gastronomic adventure as we savoured the chef’s creations bite by bite. As one would expect in an establishment of this calibre, the service by the delightful staff was perfect, beyond criticism. Even the drinks we had on the terrace before dining with a small tray of unique tasty accompaniments. Then there were the amuse-gueules before the starters and a little pre-dessert before the, er, desserts! Everything wonderful. And here’s a tip: the cheese board, comprising 15 or 20 local cheeses (mostly Dorset and Cornwall), is not to be missed so either skip the starter (as we did the second time) or make sure you leave room for it. Excellent wine list too, appropriately expensive, enhanced by spotting the delicious Pago De Los Capellanes from Spain’s Ribera Del Duero region, a bodega we first encountered in Madrid’s Calle de Toledo 30 years ago and have regularly returned to ever since. If you’re staying at the Acorn for several nights, budget for at least one meal here!

Have dined here on a number of occasions previously and looked forward to this visit (whilst staying at Hotel, reviewed separately). Disappointed this time, particularly given price. Missed the presence and knowledge of Eric, the Sommelier (now at The Sailing). Only 1 type of bread (sun-dried tomato) offered, but they found us some slightly stale sourdough instead (seemed to have been warmed in microwave). No amuse-bouche. Portions were very small. Starters of cured salmon and rabbit were ok, but not particularly special. Plaice main course, served with gooseberries and rhubarb was strange: too much fruit and flavour was too strong for the tiny piece of plaice. Lamb was bland. Pre-dessert (coffee mousse) was delicious. Cheeseboard was good. We knew the Executive Chef had been replaced, but expected food of similar quality and quantity, so were disappointed. Felt there was cost-saving. Then realised the Hotel is on the market. Won't go back until under new ownership.

Just excellent. Nothing more to say as that says it all. Great service , great food , and a very good experience. Certainly visit again. Thoroughly recommended.

I use to love Summer Lodge and today I felt disappointed. The afternoon Tea was not the usual high standard. Presentation was poor. The sausage roll was lacking pastry and overload of meat no garnish. No garnish with sandwiches and they were few. The sweet pastries were sickly mostly sugar. Scones moderate. Wasps were so annoying that we couldn’t sit and ponder. Not the hotels fault.Although they are said to be an enormous problem by the Head Waiter. Sad that we won’t be back and actually wouldn’t recommend. Staff were good but under pressure. Sorry Summer Lodge but you need to up the game. Five star?

Came here the other afternoon to celebrate my birthday with three friends and it was a wonderful occasion. From the moment we arrived we were attended to by polite, professional and efficient staff. Our lovely French waiter was especially lovely and very amusing! One of my group is gluten intolerant and she was prepared her own food all served, like ours, on a very pretty 3 tier cake stand - everything was delicious. We were given copious pots of tea having started with a bottle of fizzy 🥂🍾. Would recommend to anyone who wants an elegant extravagant treat.

Lovely gardens, but the food was very disappointing. When pointed out to the restaurant manager we were advised chefs do not use salt which is why the food may have been tasteless !!! Very surprising for a Red Carnation Hotel, not to be repeated.

Absolutely dreadful lunch. Starters were OK (but very pricey - I had 'Blue Vinny, caramelised walnuts and chicory' - about 10g of cheese, three walnuts and a few leaves of chicory with a drizzle of balsamic glaze). Had the roast beef - medium rare - as a main course - very tough and difficult to cut even with a steak knife, disgusting re-heated roast potatoes, dry Yorkshire pudding and 'cauliflower cheese' - undercooked cauliflower with a smidgeon of cheese sauce wafted over the top. Cheese course was OK but the Francis had seen much better days. Very noisy table behind us and we couldn't hear ourselves speak. Screaming child in the next door room. What should have been a treat for Father's Day was extremely disappointing and overpriced.

We came here a few days ago for an afternoon cream tea. The staff were very friendly . The decor seems very dated in most areas but the lounge area is still nice if rather traditional. The main reason for my review is that I had gluten free scones etc & they were extremely stodgy & heavy , so much so I couldn’t eat all of them . The tea was very good. However the scone was heavy & unappetising & the jam seemed to be bought in & not homemade . I did voice my dissatisfaction to a member of staff but I was told that they shouldn’t be like that but nothing else.

We have had many memorable lunches and suppers at Summer Lodge since moving from London to Dorset, it was always the go to place for a celebration. Honeymoon, Birthdays and anniversary’s. The staff were always helpful, friendly and accommodating. The fabulous wine waiter would recommend the best that he could offer and the food was always exquisite and culinary outstanding. Today however was quite a disappointment. Standards have fallen drastically, gone is the attention to detail, and the staff really have not a clue how to serve their customers that are forking out a tremendous amount of money to eat in this establishment. Service was slow and when it came…we were met with a very impatient and arrogant man (I believe his name was Phil) I don’t know where he gained his grades at charm school?? The service was not at all what we have previously experienced. We ordered starters…no napkins, (don’t forget this is supposed to be a 5 * hotel) they arrived and to be honest the goats cheese mousse was pitiful, in total it was half a dessert spoon of mousse and loads of garnish, the mackerel was a slither with a scrape of garlic purée….it was ok but, nothing to write home about. Then the mains arrived……beef cheek and mash that was totally crucified. The duck….again was just duck flavoured pulp…the only saving grace was the dessert, lemon posset, this was really good. The service was substandard and not attentive at all, attention to detail is no longer there. I feel sad about this as SL was always our destination place to go for that ‘Special occasion’ It’s hellish expensive and you should expect more. Standards are very very low and the staff no longer come from Europe….enough said about that. All in all we won’t be returning to what was once a very special place for us.

We stayed at the hotel and loved both our dinner and breakfast experiences. Dinner was a high quality experience, with excellent service and fabulous food in a beautiful dining room. The Duck and the Venison mains were a highlight, as were the Souffle and cheese selection desserts. Breakfast was everything we want from a top quality hotel, wide ranging buffet selection, (juices, fruit, cured meats & hams, cheese, smoked salmon, pastries), with delicious cooked and staff who were happy to provide anything extra requested. Smoked Salmon was excellent and the local sausages were fantastic. Loved the Eggs Benedict.

We went here last weekend for an afternoon tea bought for my wife's birthday. Lovely hotel, grounds very nice, staff excellent and the afternoon tea was as you would expect for a hotel like this. Very tasty, great setting to have it and very good professional service. Well worth a visit especially now with the gardens looking so beautiful. Would love to stay there when we have saved up a bit as not the cheapest place around but looking at the downstairs area and where we had afternoon tea it would be well wort it.

I would thoroughly recommend the restaurant in this hotel. The staff were so lovely and efficient. The food was hot and delicious, and we were recommended perfect wines by the Sommelier, Eric. Thank you

Whislt staying at the Acorn Inn down the road in charming Evershot, we went for tea at the Summer Lodge. This is a sister hotel of the Acorn Inn. Oh wow...what a perfect venue for a celebratory tea or just for a little bit of self-endulgence! This is a must...absolutely delicious from the savoury platters that we had for our tea (we don't have a sweet tooth) to the accompanying champagnes and wine. We did admire the neighbouring table's treats and sweet delights of pastries, cakes and scones...all made and served to perfection with absolute artistry. We could see the satisfaction and joy on their faces too.

Disappointed. Usually a keen visitor of the restaurant. With a reputation of fine dining, I was disappointed with the poor menu choices (no Christmas choice), raw sprouts served and turkey which was not white meat but brown and clearly rolled not carved. The manager did offer free desserts and coffee which was welcomed, but did not compensate overall luncheon disappointment.

What appalling customer service. I booked afternoon tea for mu wife's birthday two months ago. I called today just to confirm and was told they were no longer doing full afternoon tea. No contact from them , the day ruined and I am desperately trying to find somewhere else. What a shower.

This remains a lovely well run hotel. The dining room has inside rooms, a large bright conservatory and a terrace for warmer days. We hadn't requested the conservatory and as it was Sunday assumed it was all pre-booked only to find it largely empty. Next...

Every aspect of the dinner was top class, from ambience to service and most importantly the food. It was a real pleasure to be there.

The good points, I booked by email and asked for certain types of tea and also for particular goodies to be in the food items for our afternoon tea. They confirmed on our arrival that all the items I had requested were available and ready...

Excellent foods with great service from beginning to end. From browsing the menu in the drawing room while sipping a cocktail to selecting wines with sommelier this was a 1st class experience. The food was great and there wasn’t anything on the menu I wouldn’t...

Visited here for a 44th birthday tea. We were greeted and spent some time trying to register after giving our information already? Showed to our table, the place is very chintzy and old(grandma might like it) The high tea sweets were very good but the...

Incredible service. Food ingredients are of good quality but the overall dining experience was elevated mainly by the exceptional service and atmosphere. The hotel has its charm.

We ate here twice during a 4 night stay - could not fault - first class service and food - social distancing was perfect and well handled. Great wine list good menu choices and excellent fresh products- it’s not cheap but it’s in line with...

Pros The outside terrace and grounds are nice. blue lounge is really cool ans beautiful Cons The restaurant and bar feels like a 90s golf country club in an ironic way with very dared decor with a clientele to match. And with no ambient music...

A three-night stay was a great experience, not least for the excellent cooking, service and the wine. Ask about the 1840 Madeira!

Fabulous afternoon team set amongst pretty gardens. Delicious dinner too served with excellent wines.

The restaurant seems to be very popular for Sunday lunches as well as for hotel residents. A good range of menu options

Somewhat disappointing beige lunch tiny portions as expected in fine dining could do with something green on the plates time to drop art on a plate I think it's such old hat ..service exceptional as always

We stayed at the hotel and had an excellent breakfast. This is about dinner. The food was good, although I didn't find myself totally wowed by the menu as I did at the Albion pub down the road. We did have a lovely meal though....

A tasting dinner or a la carte available, all wonderful quality and taste. The experience of dining here from the food ,staff and service makes this a special event.

The restaurant was very elegant, the food was well presented, and the staff were excellent. We found the menu a little pretentious, and moved to the terrace menu for the second night.

While the food itself is competently prepared and beautifully presented, we felt the value for money wasn't great.It feels a little like the staff are trying to make you think you're eating a top notch meal, and hoping that you go along with them.We had crab, lamb and brill, small portions which is fine, but the flavours were nothing to write home about. The wine list is very impressive, and very expensive, and twice we were underserved by the glass, which makes you wonder if they aren't doing it on purpose.

We had an evening family meal here to celebrate my Mum’s 90th birthday. The staff were excellent and we had a good choice of delicious dishes. My Mum was given a special dessert plate with Happy birthday written on it. The atmosphere was perfect and timings good. I have never seen such a wide selection of mostly local cheeses! Not a cheap evening out, but wonderful for a special occasion and a memorable evening.

Regardless of any concern about feeling out of place this French fine dining Restaurant is second to none. From the minute you park the welcome is first class. Pre dinner drinks can be had in the whiskey or drawing rooms, both are fabulously decorated and the whiskey room is more an exhibition space for the drink itself. The dinning area is classic Staley home still with a mix of seating areas and great table decorations. Service is second to none with a stunning menu and wine list. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and detailed information on food origin or wine recommendation are available instantly if asked. I would highly recommend this as a great place for that celebration dinner or just afternoon tea, either way you will not be disappointed.

Very nice location and attentive staff. However the afternoon tea was very disappointing. £73 for two adults and a small child meant it was very overpriced for the average quality and meagre quantity of the food. Two rounds of small sandwiches, cakes that lacked refinement, taste and which can be bettered by most supermarket tray bakes, scones that were oven-baked that fell apart as soon as you picked them up and clotted cream that was so hard it couldn't be spread. Real shame as it's very nice venue.

Travelled here for a birthday lunch. Lovely location, very quiet though. Only ones in the restaurant but it was mid-week in November. Food was excellent as was the service but it is quite pricey. Good for special occasions. Probably best with an overnight stay. Overall very good.

We stayed for two nightscprecXmas and had a wonderful relaxing break,in this warm ,friendly hotel The bonus was the menu which was just delicious

Absolutely first class in all categories. Polite staff,fantastic food & the best of settings. This must be one of the finest restaurants in Dorset if not the South West

I booked afternoon tea at Summer Lodge as a special treat for my friend’s birthday. We had a choice of where we would like to sit and chose to have ours in the Whisky room. We loved every minute of it. The staff were attentive and welcoming, making us feel special. We had a lovely selection of sandwiches and cake and were offered more of anything we wanted but we already had more than we could eat. Having extra top up of hot tea was appreciated too. The surroundings were a delight and we loved the beautiful Christmas decorations in the hotel and grounds. I will definitely be returning in the new year to share this experience with my daughters.

A fine dining experience. Service is superior. Very knowledgable Sommelier. You will not be disappointed.

The comfort of the banquette seating set the tone of a very special evening and breakfast.

Beautiful setting, beautiful food, beautiful wines, beautiful service.

We were made to feel very special, by the extremely well trained, attentive, knowledgeable staff.

The setting is great, unfortunately the afternoon tea was very disappointing, nowhere near value for money at £29 per head. Had to have tea when we got home.

Taking a long weekend in Weymouth and decided to treat ourselves with afternoon tea somewhere a bit nicer than the local offerings. Searched for a while for the best in the area and Summer lodge looked the most fabulous online. The service, the room, and the teah and cakes were lovely. The presentation was not as nice as any of the other tables, ours was served on black plates on a wonky silver mount whereas each ithe the other tables were served with beautiful bone china and gorgeous silver mounts. I had noticed also that other tables were offered fresh pots of team where we weren't. It's the small things that differentiate afternoon teas and I was a little upset when I noticed our presentation was below the standard everyone else had. Saying that I would come back if I were ever in the area again, I'd probably just ask for it to be served like everyone elses!

We booked an afternoon tea for a family birthday. At £30 per head we expected something special but the fact we were the only ones there on a Friday in August spoke volumes.

Top quality meal in lovely location. The little extras make so much difference. Service very good & dinner faultless.

Lovely venue with beautiful gardens even on a rainy day. Good afternoon tea , Good combinations of cakes and /sandwiches and teas. Very good service

We came here for dinner on the first night of our stay. The dining room's decor is quite something else, could be viewed as charming or chintzy. Not really for us. There were a lot of staff literally running around and the position of our table seemed to be at the main junction where all staff collided. We had the a la carte menu, priced at £72. It was nice and presented beautifully - but not exceptional

O hotel tem dois restaurantes ,um mais clássico aonde predomina o menu degustação ,e outro de comida mais simples ,aonde jantei.

The restaurant was a delight for our Mother’s Day lunch for 6. Great food and wide menu choice. Exemplary service. Very memorable.

the dinners during our stay were all excellent as were our breakfasts. The taster menu a work of art and delicious.

Dined here for 2 breakfasts and dinners, not a thing out of place, Superb menu, every dish cooked to perfection, fresh, clean and very tasty.

A real treat experiencing an evening meal here, with friendly, cheerful, friendly staff, superb food, great wine list, and lovely surroundings.

We had dinner and breakfast here whilst staying at this hotel. The service and food at both meals was excellent, nothing was too much trouble! We really recommend this restaurant!

Having luched at The Rubin's by the palace in London twice, we thought it was time we tried one nearer to where we lived! We weren't disappointed.The warm welcome from the staff to the delightful afternoon tea was enjoyed enormously be the three of us. It was such a relaxing way to spend an afternoon, oh, and the tea was delicious.

We had dinner here on Saturday night - the food was wonderful and the wine a delight. The service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble

Delicious food which was very attractively presented. Service was attentive and it was so refreshing not to be called "guys" by the serving staff.

My wife and I ate at the Restaurant for 3 nights during our stay . We have never eaten food of such high quality before and the service was of the highest order The Sommelier was very knowledgeable and helpful

It was my birthday, and whilst The Acorn, where I was staying knew this, I was surprised to find a card and small gift of chocolates waiting on my table! A totally lovely evening in a very traditional restaurant

What a joy it is to dine here. We love this place for its quintessentially old English charm. The welcome and acknowledgement from all the staff, including housekeeping who were walking across the courtyard as we locked up our car. Escorted into the building and settled down by the fire with drinks and menus. We enjoyed a superb Sunday lunch - not just a meal, but an experience. Our wine was topped up without asking, water frequently replenished without asking, everything brought to the table on time in the correct order. There was no need whatsoever for us to catch a waiters eye for anything. It was all thought out and executed perfectly. The food is sublime. We curled up on the very soft sofas after lunch by another roaring fire and simply didn't want to leave. I could live here! Not cheap, but worth every single penny.

We ate here while staying at the hotel and our booking for 4 reduced to two at short notice due to one person rushing into hospital. The restaurant was very accommodating and seated us at the table for four anyway. I am pescetarian and wanted a vegetarian starter but there was limited choice, so I chose a veggie main course, which they agreed to serve as a starter. My partner celebrated his birthday the next night and the restaurant surprised him with a little mini box of chocolates tied with ribbon. And of course the expected Happy Birthday message written in chocolate on his desert plate, which he scraped off (chocoholic!). We had aperitifs in the comfortable lounge before being seated and coffee in there afterwards by the log fire. There was a large group dining in the restaurant on our second night but service was not affected and they were seated in the inner part of the restaurant so it wasn't noisy.

I treated my mother, sister and daughters to afternoon tea for a treat, i had been there before 2/3 years ago and was very impressed with the quality and quantity of the food which i thought was fairly priced, so was looking forward to this trip. How wrong was i , the scones that were meant to be the show piece of the afternoon tough and stale. The sandwiches were sparse comprising of two small triangles and two rectangles amounting to , two slices of sliced bread per person. All this for £29.00 per head which was certainly overpriced for what we received ,maybe we went on an off day ?, but we left hungry and disapointed

Duck was tops. Fish was local. Wine list is more like a book. Unbelievable selection and brilliant service from knowledgeable staff who enjoyed serving us as much as we appreciated their attention.

From arrival in the car park to departure the service we received was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and highly recommend Summer Lodge. We experienced great service, attention to specific dietary needs and tasty food.

We stumbled on the Summer Lodge 10 years ago and it has always stuck in our memories and been a place we wanted to revisit. I am glad to say it has retained its elegant and effortless old world charm. We had the tasting menu with accompanying wines. The food was good, although not particularly imaginative and not quite Michelin star standard and at more than the cost of the food we felt the wine was a little expensive for what it was. Still, all told we had a really enjoyable evening and would definitely recommend it as somewhere worth visiting.

It’s always a pleasure to eat at this wonderful restaurant at Summer Lodge! The food is to die for (especially the Nutella Parfait) and the service is wonderful! Thank you to Steven and his team.

Not only s the food delicious in this stunning restaurant but the staff are the most efficient, polite and friendly that you could hope to meet. There are little surprises during the course of the meal that make it really special. Can’t recommend more highly. Loved everything!

I had the tasting menu, all 8 or so courses. It was excellent. From the first time I stepped into the restaurant to the time I left its was worthy of all its praise and commendations.

Took the immediate family for dinner for my 50th birthday. Extremely well looked after. We had a couple of food issues, with two of the party allergic to shell fish and one averse to fish in general. All coped with supremely well. Good conversation with Eric the sommelier, who steered us to magnums of wine, rather than bottles - wonderfully festive and very very good. The whole establishment completely rose to the required sense of occasion.

beautifully presented and delicious both lunch and dinner. Stunning surroundings inside and out - gardens looking particularly good

The management team treat people in a discriminatory manner when eating in the restaurant, lots of preferential reserved seating activity going on and the food is not supportive of Vegetarians, Vegans or people with special dietary requirements. I would not recommend eating here but to eat at the Acorn Restaurant opposite the Hotel.

We were staying on the hotel and ate in the (slightly cheaper) conservatory. The food was all delicious and beautifully presented. The portions were not over large which suited us as it enabled us to have three courses! Excellent fish.

Lunch at Summer Lodge was a memorable experience, with excellent service and delicious food. Like a previous reviewer, I loved the cheese bread. The Terrace menu offers fairly good value for money.

Food was faultless. Delicious breads (particularly the cheese bread). Superb cheeseboard. Very good range of quality food at breakfast. Look forward to returning.

We were staying at the nearby Acorn Inn (sister hotel of Summer Lodge) and local friends recommended Summer Lodge for a dinner. Because we were travelling with our dogs, we called up and arranged to have a table set up for us in the Whiskey Bar. We were warned that it might be a bit snug (we were 5 people, plus 3 small dogs). In the event, it was absolutely charming. They had set up a proper table for us in the small bar and we had a wonderfully comfortable and intimate setting for our meal.

We had an absolutely delicious evening meal here. The afternoon tea was exquisite and the breakfast was without doubt the best I’ve EVER had.

One more night to go but so far we have enjoyed quite brilliant food accompanied by lovely wine selected by the Sommeliers... try the Astley from Worcestershire! Tasting menu was excellent with only the cheese course not to my taste... tonight the ham hock followed by lamb was superb! Service is as good and friendly as anywhere.

Fabulous food and service - expensive but very worthwhile for a special dinner. Do take time to have a pre-dinner drink in the sitting room, it's lovely.

Great food, great choice, mamouth wine list, 27local cheeses on the cheese board, exceptional staff giving all out service, tranquil setting Superb

See earlier review Fabulous in every respect, great ingredients, creative cooking, well trained staff,5 star surrounding s, sumptuous lounge. Great wine list.

We had the tasting menu which was delicious,service was excellent and staff were attentive . Would eat here without hesitation

A beautiful restaurant, offering excellent service & cusine, with friendly & efficient service in a relaxing setting

This place should have a Michelin star. Try the unbelievable Shepherds Pie! And they do great fish and super desserts.

I am always so impressed by the service by members of Relais and Chateaux.

In an attractive Dining Room we had an excellent Dinner from a wide embracing menu with good cooking. Two points to be made - firstly when in deep conversation with friends great care needs to be taken when serving to not interrupt conversations too often and secondly when advertising mushrooms to be served with the delicious Filet which are not available tell us we are going to understand and not be offended.

Been here today as a surprise and I had no idea what to expect as had never heard of the place as we do not live locally. The service was exceptional from really knowledgable caring staff, the atmosphere was highly relaxing with no pressure at any time, the food was fantastic and faultless. As value for money, the lunch menu is really good and unbelievable if you look at the overall attentive service, atmosphere etc etc. Congratulations to staff front and back of house on a great job

My husband and I booked for a special birthday treat. We’d come before (about 10 years ago) and loved it. I was hopeful I still felt the same!

Summer Lodge never fails to impress. From the initial greeting to the final coffees we never want to leave. At £40 per head our 3 course lunch was a steal. Taken in the beautiful conservatory looking at the manicured garden our party could not have been happier. Eric helped us choose our wine. We are always braver when he advises and we love the change. He is a superstar in the wine world! Thanks to all the team. We will of course be back.

Lovely setting for the restaurant with the food matching the standard of the dining room. A large conservatory is part of the main dining room with lovely views over the well kept garden.

We ate in the restaurant as part of the deal we had in late-November. Everything was fresh and new ideas in cuisine.

Beautiful setting with excellent service throughout. We had the seven course tasting menu. All the courses were to our liking, sensible sizes, perfectly cooked and well spaced out - well done!

The restaurant is delightful and country style. The food is superb and the taster menu very interesting and gives you a flavour of many dishes. You can have drinks first in the lounge and relax before going into dinner, a wonderful experience with superb staff.

Thank you for looking after us for Sunday lunch. The flower and chocolates on our table were a nice touch. Really lovely environment.

The standard of food and service from the restaurant staff cannot be faulted. This is our favourite location in England for a great getaway with a wonderful cuisine.

I was treated to delicious evening meal here by friends. The menu is well rounded with choices from curry and rice to beef stew with dumplings. Roast chicken with all the trimming what more could you want. Served ay the table by well attended waiters/waitresses this is a great place to have a meal. Thanks to my fiend for the treats.

Reunion with old friends. Party of 10. Wonderful ambience, service and food. Pre dinner drinks in cosy bar with a fire.

My wife had arranged for a 50th birthday meal here for 4 of us. Warm welcome on arrival from the Maitre'D. Shown to the lounge for pre meal drinks and nibbles plus the Chefs special starter tasters. In the main restaurant our table had been nicely decorated. There was a card from the management with a gift of chocolate truffles for my birthday which was a very kind and unexpected gesture. The meal itself is a great experience with food to die for and palette cleansers between the courses. Starters of mackerel, Portland crab and scallops were delicious. We all had Duck as a main course and it was cooked perfectly and so tasty and tender. The chef is obviously a master at work. the various sweets we had were all superb.Wine and water is kept topped up during the meal without the waiters and waitresses being too overbearing. The whole experience makes for a very enjoyable and memorable evening. A great way to celebrate a milestone birthday.

Really nice restaurant with very good staff including a sommelier. Both a tasting menu and a la carte. Extensive wine menu covering all prices and regions.