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Nº 18 in 199 in Wellingborough

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..porkbellycookedsteakpudding
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We had a work trip here for one of our staff's leaving do. Lovely atmosphere with the centrepiece of the open fire barbecue, and the chef's at work in front of you. There were 6 of us so we decided to order several dishes from the starter, seafood, meat and veg sections of the menu, and then just share between us. We loved the fact you could just order more as needed and it was just brought to the table as and when it was cooked. All the food was delicious an perfectly cooked with no particular dish stealing the show, although for me the cod cheeks in a wonderful bisque and the 20oz flatiron I could have just eaten over and over. Pudding highlight was a wonderfully rich miso sticky toffee Madeleine enjoyed by five out of six :-) We all left very contented and looking forward to a return visit. Thanks to James, Clair and team for a great evening and wonderful send off to Irene (on her retirement).

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Laurence Conisbee . 2024-09-09

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My husband took me for our 20th wedding anniversary and what can I say. WOW!! My husband is a fussy eater and was worried as he had booked the taster menu, but he went for it and loved every single dish. I was in food heaven!!! I’m gluten intolerant and normally feel I miss out in other restaurants, but not here. I even dreamt about eating the food again, the night after. The staff are all so attentive, the food is incredible!! I loved how everyone that worked there was so passionate about the food and this came through in the experience. Loved it!! Thank you Ember!!

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Zoe Yarker . 2024-08-31

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Absolutely phenomenal. The tasting course was just magnificent and the wine that they paired with it was top notch. Would really recommend.

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Hollye Enser . 2024-08-17

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Food is delicious. Great atmosphere. Lively, fun, quite loud!

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Patrick Lovell . 2024-08-13

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Our second visit here. We ate from the 7 course tasting menu. Amazing food, great flavour combinations to delight the taste buds. Impeccable service. Great to have the chefs come to our table to explain the various dishes we were offered. Good value for money, a really enjoyable evening out.

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Rich Greenhalf . 2024-08-09

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Excellent food great service couldn't fault it.

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Katrina Maylan . 2024-08-06

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I can’t recommend Ember enough, the food always tastes amazing with a nice variety to order. The staff are always pleasant and the atmosphere is perfectly unique to anywhere else we’ve visited in Northamptonshire. We will be back again soon.

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Luke Marlow . 2024-08-03

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2nd time dining here and sadly was a rather disappointing menu from the first time. I booked for 12 people and to be fair only 2 of us didn't find anything we'd particularly like to eat. Previous experience had been fantastic but ordered at least one dish, cheesy potatoes, that were delicious first time round but were overcooked and like tiny potato bullets served in an unappetising way. The cheese muffins were dry AF despite the sauce and garnish. I do understand that the menu changes due to produce availablity and perhaps I picked a bad week for myself and my son. However, everyone else seemed to appreciate the cuisine with great vegetarian options and the service was fantastic to the point my partner was treated to a free birthday cocktail and surprise fudge birthday dish. My son, having SEN issues, had difficulty with the menu options but was particularly drawn to having the steak, perhaps it was my fault that I didn't ask for it to come plain, but he spent more time trying to wipe off the sauce than eating, please could you add a plain option in future? I know it's not what you want your diners to experience and it's no reflection on your chefs but please take into consideration that some of your potential customers have neurodiverse issues, particularly 'fussy children'. My son is also sound sensitive and perhaps the music could have been a bit quieter. I don't want to be a moaning Minnie and I did really enjoy a previous dining experience here but was left extremely disappointed personally to the point that I ended up taking my son and myself to KFC afterwards to get fed 😞

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Kathy Eaton . 2024-07-26

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This restaurant is an absolute gem and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here on the evening of the 20th. We were part of a birthday booking and heard nothing but good things, and were excited by the sample menu that you can view on the website. All of the staff were fantastic, especially our server who was very patient with us as our grandmother who was dining with us can be quite indecisive when eating out. We had a vegetarian diner with us and there were plenty of options available for him - we tried some of these dishes and they were delicious. We managed to try the majority of the menu as we wanted to share dishes and were not disappointed with any of them. The flat iron steak was absolutely amazing and cooked to perfection. We really loved the variety of seafood and fish on the menu too. It was a perfect amount of food for us, and it turned out to be just under £50 a head including drinks which is very reasonable for the quality of food that is served. The desserts were gorgeous too. I'm not usually a sweet fan, but the sticky miso toffee was out of this world! The atmosphere was great too, and I love that you watch the chefs work the line who also come and interact with diners. As I live in Lincoln I'm not in the area that often, but I will definitely be making a day trip down with my partner so that he can experience Ember as I know he would love this place. It's no surprise that the team at Ember have won multiple awards. Thank you all to the team for a wonderful evening!

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Rachael Wix . 2024-07-21

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The food is absolutely stunning and service is great too. We booked the tasting menu for lunch today, we sat at the bar and watched the food being prepared. Every course was amazing and all staff were friendly. Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning again. We also enjoyed after-lunch cocktails at the bar next door too!

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Courtney Trainor . 2024-07-20

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kaiya - our waitress was excellent from the start. This restaurant is and has been our 1st choice of eatery if availability permits. James the owner is fantastic and the food is second to none, with nothing for miles that competes with the level of standard or taste we highly recommend Ember to anyone that thinks about going and we often recommend it to our family and friends. The establishment is simply not large enough to give more people the experience that I could and I hope he can soon expand into the neighbouring units to accommodate more covers. Well done guys and keep up the good work and keep smiling!

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Russell Morgan . 2024-07-20

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What a fantastic place, our first time there, but certainly not our last. Great craft beer on sale. Food and service was good 👍 Look forward to our next visit!

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Martin Mayes . 2024-07-14

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Always excellent and a family celebration staple. Always recommend.

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Stuart watts . 2024-07-04

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Wow, great place with a fantastic ambiance. The owner and staff were all engaging and made us feel very welcome. The food is meticulously prepared with fresh ingredients in the open kitchen. All the dishes were well thought out to merge the many different flavours. I can highly recommend the tasting menu.

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Stephen Fane de Salis . 2024-07-03

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Visited here for our wedding anniversary and I really couldnt have asked for a better experience. We did the tasting 7 course menu and it was gorgeous! These are things I would never usually order if I saw them on a standard menu where I could choose but wow, I'm so glad I got to try these meals. The taste mixture was insane with the Japanese scallops and the picanha of beef with roasted carrotsb being our favourites. Honestly out of this world. The service and explanations from the chef's was 11/10 and it was a really special food experience!

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Alannah Linnane . 2024-06-25

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Loved this place gor it fsntastic food not the chespest on esrth but well worth the visit. Vegtables touch expensive would be my only moan.

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marcus dickens . 2024-06-19

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Tasting menu was fantastic! Loved every course but our favourite was the beef picanha - the meat was so smoky and tender! This restaurant has a great atmosphere on a Friday night too with a DJ. We will be returning for sure!

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Steph S . 2024-06-01

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I don't think the food was as good as the first time I visited last year but still good. Would have preferred the Pork belly and Pichana to be finished with a little rock salt or to include it on the table. Rating is probably slightly diminished due to expectations set from my previous visit. All the pastry items are absolutely top tier. We ate. Cornbread Chedder muffins Scallops Cod Octopus Crab Pork belly Pichana Carrots Sweet potato Hispi cabbage Set custard Miso sticky toffee pudding Espresso caramel.

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Jerram Eggink . 2024-05-24

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Wow! This place is awesome. Highly recommend the tasting menu experience. Sous Chef prepared each course in front of us with a full explanation of each course and how to best enjoy it. The innovative taste combinations were a amazing and the smokey flavour in each dish was divine. The butterscotch mouse is literally the best dessert I've ever had. Who would have ever thought that roasting chocolate was a thing! Although I waited about 15 mins for the toilet only to realise despite the red 'engaged' sign on the door, it was in fact vacant.

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Dale Kean . 2024-05-21

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Great place for a birthday celebration, lots of interesting and exciting dishes to choose from. We especially liked the octopus, it was different and not something you usually see. The only small annoying thing was not the food not the service but the temperature, we did go in January so that for sure has an impact but it was freezing and the draft coming in every time the door opened was not the best. But on the other hand I would definitely go back in the summer as everything else was great.

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Jackss . 2024-05-18

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Lovely atmosphere and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. This was a birthday treat and it did not disappoint. The food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I highly recommended the scallops and picanha. The chimichurri sauce is amazing. The vegetable dishes are also spot on. We will definitely be going back.

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Laura Coulson . 2024-05-18

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It was our first time there and first time visiting their annual event. Menu was the main reason to go unfortunately it was not their usual menu but extremely limited version, served with wooden cutlery. My partner ordered pork belly and couldn't go through the skin with the wooden knife so he asked for a proper one, been told there aren't any!? Really? I had smoked chicken. No flavour red in the middle. Both of us had a stomach issues -pain, gas, nausea afterwards. Might keep away from Ember in future. Absolutely loved the décor, BBQ racks behind the bar,the smell of burning wood and cooking meat. Wow not sure how 17-19:30 attending the event stretched to 4 hrs according to James, a portion of pork belly for my partner, smoked chicken for me and sharing one starter of hummus is too much food too, but people don't you dare ask for a knife as you'll be condemned as rude and snotty. Thanks James. No mentioning of menus on the marketing info when we booked online. Blame Eventbrite and all the good reviews on Google for our high expectations

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Mariya Stoyanova . 2024-05-12

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A great restaurant, excellent food, friendly and professional service.

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Kevin Belson . 2024-05-02

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Really appreciate the staff fitting us in after we booked at the bar rather than the restaurant. 10/10 food and service again - thanks x

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Yammy Lo . 2024-04-26

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Brilliant meal with friends. Great atmosphere, brilliant to see the open fires and how the food is prepared. Accompanied with good service and some lovely wine selections.

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Rob Ward . 2024-04-25

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Fantastic food, some dishes were outstanding. A unique and buzzy adult atmosphere. Being really picky, but they just need to relax a little on service and not be in a rush to take plates away and turn tables around. Let guests enjoy their evening. Perhaps has too many service staff looking for things to do? Bar next door was cool too. Overall, loved it. We'll definitely be back.

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David Manning . 2024-04-21

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Ember & Bar 13 was sizzling last night, food unbelievable, the atmosphere was fantastic, London dining on our doorstep we will be back soon.

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stephen boyer . 2024-04-20

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Second visit and they absolutely smashed it again. Service always with a smile and the restaurant although small is just beautiful. Highly recommend the chefs table and tasting.

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Richard “Blandy” Bland . 2024-04-18

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My partner, our friend and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here. The food is 10/10 for quality, whilst maintaining reasonable pricing and good quantity. We spent £45 each, all of us left very full and content, having tried 12 dishes in total, as well as some wines. The sticky toffee pudding is the best I’ve ever had - and I’ve tried lots - the miso really makes it sing. Other shout outs include the pork belly, the carrots, the scallops and the Korean sosij. Staff service was lovely too - our server Kya (sorry if I’ve spelt your name wrong) made us laugh, had a few jokes with us, was friendly and knowledgeable (as was the chef who came out to explain some of the dishes, sorry I didn’t get your name!). We will definitely go again, and recommend you all do too.

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Thomas Charters . 2024-04-13

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Would give 6 stars of possible. Excellent in every way. Service and food wonderful. Got to be the very best of this Tapas style restaurant in the area.

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Paul Knighton . 2024-04-12

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Lovely food and very cosy dinner @duston mill we weren't sure whether it was a casual dining thing (like the bite street events) or we should get there bang on time so we were a little late. Hey still sorted us with starters and overall was a great dining experience, we would go again.

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Jimus Jones . 2024-03-31

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Absolutely lovely meal will be returning very soon. Had the tasting menu and for £55 each it was great value for money.

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Matthew Roberts . 2024-03-29

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We came to Ember for my fiancé's birthday and it was incredible! Hannah chatted to us at the chef's table and we loved watching the food being put together. The 7 course tasting menu was stunning and the most delicious food we've had in a long time. Definitely want to come back and try the small plates!

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Alicia Bahra . 2024-03-29

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I went to the bar, unaware it wasn't open on the day (my fault), the restaurant was fully booked but the staff found me a table, I had some drinks and a few small plates, the food was amazing and I can't thank them enough for the service 👌.. I will 100% be going back.. It's like a small peice of London in Wellingborough.

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alan palmer . 2024-03-22

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We had a great night. Started the night with a lovely cocktail in the new no 13 bar. The food in Embers was excellent, nicely presented and very tasty. This was matched by the excellent service of the whole team. Stand out dishes.. the pork belly and the sticky toffee pudding. Thankyou team Ember.

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My two BUDGIES . 2024-03-09

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Firstly I’d like to say thank you to all the staff for accommodating us last minute, especially because it was our anniversary. We were running late and all the staff made sure we were looked after and had plenty of time. The food was excellent, everything was fresh, cooked in front of us and seasoned perfectly. Every dish was so different and had its own twist. There is nothing like this in Northamptonshire, I’d recommend to all. The atmosphere was brilliant, I personally don’t like too loud places. This for me was perfect. A nice chilled vibe, not quite at all, but just right. We sat at the chef’s table and the heat from the fire logs was nice. So many nice touches to this place, the food good and happy staff that looked like they enjoyed being there. Will be back again and recommend to anyone. We left so stuffed! Thanks to all the staff and the chefs your food was brilliant!

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suraj noghan . 2024-03-08

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Had the most amazing experience at Ember. First time going but had heard good things. Had the taster menu to give us a chance to try a few things and it's safe to say it didn't disappoint. The sticky toffee dessert was unreal! Best I've ever had!

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Zara Priestley . 2024-02-18

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Very nice atmosphere. Staff very helpful and friendly. Food fresh, cooked right in front of you. Very very tasty! Will definitely go again!

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Iuliana Negoita . 2024-02-15

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Very nice place to try some wood fired food, awesome service and quality of food and drinks.

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Rolandas Ancuta . 2024-02-14

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Had a great night staff very accommodating shame about the Army chef lol very recommended definitely worth a night out great food and atmosphere.

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Chris Saunders . 2024-02-11

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Amazing food as always so fresh. Love how the menu changes every time we go. This is a hidden gem. Their new bar no 13 is a lovely intimate venue with top class service.

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Alexis Hicks . 2024-02-11

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Very tasty food and good atmosphere. Great for a special occasion dinner or a romantic date night.

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Kinga Sek . 2024-02-10

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Fantastic meal for my wife's birthday - really looked after us, and the food was amazing!

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Alex and Louise Jelley . 2024-02-03

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Fabulous food and very attentive staff and warm welcoming ambience. Something a bit different to try

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Kate Raby . 2024-01-27

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Thank you for a Fantastic meal & Evening Owner and Staff all very hospitable, friendly and welcoming Will be back in the very near future! From Table CC2 Saturday Night ✌🏻 (Islands View Cafe Podington NN29 7XA)

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Anthony Potter . 2024-01-13

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A lively place to try. No complaints 👌🏽 I would definitely return.

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Jacqueline Brown . 2024-01-02

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Unique concept, very very nice food and attentive staff. We had a great evening.

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Alina S . 2023-12-29

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Ember is definitely our new favourite place to eat in Northamptonshire! We came here to celebrate our anniversary, and were overwhelmed at how good the food was! The staff were also lovely and welcoming, and very professional. I used to be the manager of a very good smokehouse in Northampton, and since I left that job I resigned myself to a world of sad, chewy steak…until we visited Ember. The flat iron was absolutely phenomenal, and the care and effort the chef puts in to each and every dish is top notch. We will definitely be returning (and bringing friends!)

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kilbs . 2023-12-15

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Have eaten here a number of times, the whole team care about your whole experience. The service and food is amazing.

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Higham and Rushden Judo Club . 2023-12-07

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Had a fabulous evening out here tonight for my birthday…. Food exceptional as was the service thank you everyone

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Pam Conrad . 2023-11-22

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Amazing place. The food and wine were stunning, the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable and the atmosphere was amazing Book well in advance though they get very busy Fantastic night out 😀

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Paul Lawson . 2023-11-20

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Absolutely loved our evening at Ember! Incredible food and attention to detail and flavour

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Alex Weston . 2023-10-28

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Had a fantastic time many thanks. Nice touch with the happy anniversary card when arriving. All the staff where excellent we engaged with bar, floor, chefs and kitchen staff just about everyone and they all represented Ember magnificently. Loved seeing the food being cooked and was all delicious. Stand outs were the cauliflower taco, carrots and sticky toffee pudding. Definitely got value for money. Will definitely be back Many thanks team Ember.

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Jacob Sykes . 2023-10-15

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Lovely staff who are very helpful. Great food which was freshly made in front of your eyes. Lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

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Martin Claydon . 2023-10-12

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Lovely evening had tonight. A different experience but very much enjoyed. Staff very helpful and attentive. Food excellent, had 8 different dishes and would have all again. Would recommend to anyone. Glad I chose this restaurant to acknowledge my 60th Birthday. Excellent is my review.

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Teresa Larsen . 2023-10-12

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Superb dinner. Walked in without booking and was accomodated. Great host and team all around. Food was incredible.

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Andy Love . 2023-10-09

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What a treat. I’m so glad we found this place. We’ve lived here for two years and have been so disappointed by dining out..until Ember. The ambiance, service and food are top notch. The perfect date night spot! We’ll be back!

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Shayna Rodriguez . 2023-10-05

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Took the good lady put for lunch & this place is absolutely amazing, the service is brilliant & the food is out of this world, I would definitely recommend this to anyone. You have to try the steak taco's they are delicious.

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Craig Ramsay . 2023-10-01

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Like to pay for more money for good food but felt a bit let down for the price. £8 for plain baby potatoes that came out cold without it really being listed and just crème fraiche which felt expensive for the price. The taco came out in a bowl that didn’t really suit the price ranged aesthetic. The dessert was lovely though and the staff were nice but a total bill of £90 felt very overpriced for the food that I was served Reply- you must’ve got our order confused with someone else’s as we didn’t have a dairy intolerance or any dietary requirements and definitely didn’t return any steak as the person said that the steak was fine and didn’t need to say anything.

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Iman . 2023-09-30

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There is nowhere else in Northamptonshire quite like Ember - so unique! Fantastic concept, great atmosphere and unbelievable food! My husband and I visited for our wedding anniversary, we booked the chefs table which was brilliant, you can see that the chefs are passionate about the food they are cooking. We ordered a variety of dishes to share and there wasn’t anything we didn’t like - we tried the burrata and caramelised peach dish, something I probably wouldn’t usually order, and it turned out to be one of my favourites (alongside the steak and pork belly of course!!) Amazing place, can’t wait to go back, highly recommend!

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Carli Johnson . 2023-09-26

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Superb!! A little pricey but worth every penny

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karen rainbow . 2023-09-25

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If I could give this place a 10 star I would. Exceeded expectations massively. Went for brunch and beats. Haven’t been before and wow what an incredible place. Loved every second of it. I’m not really into meat and don’t like steak but this steak was the best steak I have had. Even the pork belly which I don’t even touch was just the best. The vibe was amazing with the house tunes playing. The owner makes this place special too. Can tell he had amazing passion for it. So lucky to have this as a local place. Looking forward to coming again

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Ellen Zok . 2023-09-24

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We went to Ember last night. I've been meaning to try the place for a while (after having moved out of London not too long ago, and missing restaurants that aren't pubs, which are common in Northants). The staff are great, very friendly and there are a lot (or enough) of them to mean you're never waiting long if you want another drink etc. or the bill. The owner is clearly very passionate about what the restaurant is, the food and how it feels to be in the space - which I am here for. The food is fab - very good quality ingredients, and the smokiness is lovely (the octopus picks it up especially well). Plates come out as they are made but at the right speed if that makes sense. The only (slight) irk was the Flat Iron steak being fridge cold in the middle. I understand its hard to get a rare steak warm all the way through, but it isn't impossible (perhaps this is down to the cooking method - it's all over coal/wood in a fire pit). The cost is representative of the quality of the food (and so is good value) - but its not a cheap meal (and it shouldn't be for the quality). For two, with a couple of drinks and 7 plates (which was probably one too many for us), it was around £140. Go! NB - Be mindful of the (fair) cancellation policy (which is buried at the end of a slab of text on the booking form as you're looking at filling the form out, you may miss it like I did). Open Table want to put this in bold/red or something, but it is there.

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Lauren “Lauren LRD” r . 2023-09-22

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A really great place with a very unique menu, great atmosphere and super friendly and welcoming staff. Loved the whole experience. The ceviche was delicious. Also absolutely loved the cauliflower tacos. Would definitely return when I come back up to visit my friend 😀

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Sim Mck . 2023-09-21

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Birthday meal - service lacking food some great some not so

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Bill Boorman . 2023-09-14

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Outstanding food, Tacos are so fresh and the bacon chop was sublime. Well worth a visit. The live DJ was a nice touch too.

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David Robinson . 2023-09-02

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From the warm welcome, to the efficient (but not rushed) service, outstanding food, quality wine, and relaxed vibe... we had a genuinely lovely evening at Ember. We sat at a table, but next time we will sit at the bar to watch the chefs do their thing! A special mention to Ashley - she was great 👍 Mr & Mrs M

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Sadie Moloney . 2023-08-27

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Excellent food, great atmosphere, all the staff/service amazing... even the playlist!... I mean Iggy Pop to m.i.a ! A great place !!!!

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Adam Moloney . 2023-08-26

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Awesome food, very cool atmosphere, nicely paced and the small plates style left us very satisfied and not feeling overly full. Will definitely be going again :)

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Richard Outhwaite Kentish-Beard . 2023-08-24

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Had to smile at a previous review when someone complained about smelling of smoke and bbq when he left; given that this restaurant uses an open, log fuelled BBQ to cook on why did they go? I have now been once and my wife twice and it is BRILLIANT! We had 4 plates to share between us (sorry the belly pork and hasselback potato dishes didn't get photographed as we were too busy eating) This is something a bit different and a bit special.

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Paul Mason . 2023-08-19

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All superb, still discussing the sea bass and the tomahawk 😊

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james nicholas . 2023-08-17

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Utterly amazing food. Not your run of the mill restaurant.

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Beth Lindsay . 2023-08-15

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Amazing birthday roast dinner, we went on a pop up Sunday. Salmon Ceviche Wood-Fired Sirloin of local beef Chimmi Churri Roasted pineapple - mint, coriander, lime, caramelised white chocolate. Sat at the bar, amazing food and customer service. Thanks guys.

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Anthony Hammond . 2023-08-13

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A fantastic place that we're lucky to have in northants. Delicious food and great service.

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S Dale . 2023-08-11

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My husband and I had an amazing anniversary dinner at Ember. We both got tasting menu and it was a lot of good food. We’ll definitely be back!

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Inna Carroll . 2023-08-05

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This place is amazing. It combines my 2 favourite types of eating bbq and tapas.. pork belly was great 👍

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Pete Ellis . 2023-07-23

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Amazing place to go out for dinner,great service and lovely atmosphere. Definitely will go back to try more dishes xx

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Anca 02 . 2023-07-19

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Have been to ember quite a few times since it opened and have NEVER had a bad experience. The atmosphere, level of service and of course the food is incredible. Great to have an ever changing and developing menu but the ‘ember staples’ still in there…tacos, flat irons & miso sticky toffee to name a few. If you haven’t been…go…go now!

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Ben Smart . 2023-07-16

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We drove quite far out to try Ember and it was defiantly worth it. Food was great. Cooked on a open fire, you can really taste the char on the meat and it works well with the extra items on the plate. You can either choose what items you want or you can go with a set menu. We chose what we wanted which worked well. If you are looking for a nice date night out or something like that, defo worth the try. We will be back!

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thomas tolliday . 2023-06-29

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A Hidden gem. Set on the site of the Original Wellingborough Gas Light Co the place has been very well restored, similar to Coal Drops yard in Kings Cross. The restaurant offers an eclectic mix of barbecued foods. Each is handmade to order and taste surprisingly, good. Good range of drinks and well-made cocktails. Convenient and plenty of car parking

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Charles Nixon . 2023-06-22

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The online booking locks you in with a deposit which I don't like but can understand why. The website is poor, online menu is a bit confusing and pretentious. When we arrived we were greeted by the the front of house who I found curt and unprofessional. The restaurant was compact and busy. Music was great but a bit too loud, smelt a bit smoky. Our seating was odd, the table underneath some coat hangers, my seat too low for the table, my wife looking down on me perched on an uncomfortable looking bench. The young lady who took our order was really nice. Food came out quickly and was really nice, served like tapas. I can see where the good reviews come from. Wasn't too expensive, they didn't do the stealth tax on the booze either. I drove home smelling like I'd been to a BBQ which I found a bit disconcerting, had me thinking about air quality. Maybe I'm getting old. If you're in your 20s 30s I reckon you'd enjoy it more than me. If you have children or you're getting on a bit I'd go to the smoke pit in Northampton. Similar flavours and trendy atmosphere but more relaxed and professional. Edit - Turns out the rude front of house is the owner, he tracked me down on Facebook just to insult me and pressurise me into removing the review. Such a shame, the food is good. Edit - I have downgraded the review from a 2 star to a 1 because after I blocked the owner on Facebook he took my mobile phone number from his place of work and continued to harass me with mild insults. He did so with considerable intensity which I found confusing so I have issued a cease and desist notification. I pray this is the end of the ordeal.

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Justin Miller . 2023-05-28

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We had an amazing lunch here, and I could not fault a thing. Food was outstanding and we really enjoyed watching it be prepared. The choice and options available were great. The sticky toffee pudding is the best I've ever eaten! As was the beef! Service and friendliness of the staff made the experience top notch. We will definitely be returning.

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Rachel Ives . 2023-05-26

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A beautiful venue for a birthday meal out.

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Aleks Zglinska . 2023-05-15

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Wonderful evening of fantastic food and warm and welcoming service. We went for a birthday meal and had the tasting menu which was absolutely delicious. So interesting and varied we struggled to remember the last time we had such a good meal in Northamptonshire. An absolute gem

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Helen Mead . 2023-05-14

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Second visit to Ember did not disappoint! When we arrived we realised that my husband had booked for the wrong evening, as it was my daughter’s Birthday the team managed to fit us in even though they were fully booked. The innovative taster menu was on point and the dining experience was incredible, I highly recommend!

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Emma Miller . 2023-05-11

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This place is incredible, you have to go. Really lovely attentive staff, food was absolutely stunning and innovative and watching the fire pit is mesmerising. Have been meaning to go for ages and it did not disappoint. Would recommend this place 100%

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Rosie Blackadder . 2023-05-06

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Went on a Friday night,busy,glad we'd booked. For us a different eating experience which is always good to try but we won't re visit because it's not to our liking which is no one's fault.

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Tony Smith . 2023-04-30

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Ember is a wonderful restaurant and ticks all the boxes. It's a unique small plate bbq restaurant with quality food and excellent service. We arrived for lunch and sat at the counter in front the bbq grill where we could see our food being prepared and cooked on the charcoal fire. You can also chat to the chefs Dave and Hannah about the food on the menu. Today we were served from the new Spring menu which was delicious and inspiring. We ordered the flat iron steak which was served rare as to our liking. The baby patatas bravas were delicious and we had a generous portion, The swede was cooked overnight in the embers and served with a tasty Mole sauce. The lamb bacon taco was full of flavour and beautifully garnished. A treat for teyes and palate. To end our lunch we ordered Hannah's amazing Burnt Basque cheesecake which was melt in the mouth paradise! Even better than the cheesecakes we'd sampled on holiday in San Sebastian last summer. The staff here are friendly and welcoming. Kaiya did an excellent job of looking after us and making sure we had everything we needed. She is an asset to this restaurant and also makes wonderful Espresso Martinis. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ember to anyone looking for a unique and memorable dining experience. It's a restaurant you can keep returning to serving beautifully presented high quality delicious food. Well done to all the team at Ember. You rock! 😊👍

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Barbara Everest . 2023-04-28

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Went with two friends and had a great experience. He food is exemplary, very tasty, well prepared and arrived in a timely Manor. The only reason I gave 4* rather than 5was down to the portion size vs price. With three of us shariit was Avery small part ofthe portion we had each. However if there was two of us splitting it it would have been better. That's on us, not the restaurant though. Maybe sharing platter of fries salad or rice would havehelped bulk out our tables order

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glenn Coleman . 2023-04-20

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Absolutely banging services and food worth every penny great experience Strongly recommend visiting this hidden gem staff are amazing!! Well done James

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Matthew Price . 2023-04-19

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I'm gutted. I can only give 5 stars!! Seriously. Best dining experience ever had. Went for my birthday and sat at chef's table. The idea is amazing: it's tapas so you pick plates and share. We basically tried the whole menu and there's not a single dish I could faulter. Given it's luxury food and a beautiful restaurant, it's very reasonably priced. 1000% returning.

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HaydnWard Coach - IB . 2023-04-11

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Second time eating here and still excellent!! Wonderful service, everyone is so friendly. Already planning my next visit.

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Karen Taylor . 2023-04-06

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Had a wonderful meal here this evening. David, the chef, was superb from start to finish, as was the maîtresse. My wife and I ordered the tasting menu and all 6 courses were clearly well thought out and cooked to perfection. A great selections of beers, wines and spirits along with a good variety of non-alcoholic options. The lighting and music made for a lovely atmosphere. A minor critique would be the heavy use of Miso. I feel it complemented 2 of the dishes very well, however, not so much with the Sticky Toffee Pudding. However, happy to accept this may have been a personal preference. I would definitely love to go back and highly recommend the tasting menu while sitting at the pass. A great experience.

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Daniel Jones . 2023-04-03

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Wow the food was incredible. First time having BBQ tapas style food but it was also so well thought through and put together like you'd expect at a high end restaurant. The portion sizes are really good and every dish was amazing. The staff are lovely and we're really attentive. Thank you

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Rumin Smith . 2023-03-31

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Great food but never had such awful service I’m disappointed to say, I won’t be coming back. Which is a shame because the chefs were excellent.

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Charlie Racklyeft . 2023-03-24

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We had an early booking so we were the first in but we felt welcome straight away, we never had to wait for service and everything that was put in front of us was delicious. We'll be back!

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Edward Johnson . 2023-03-24

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Nice little place this - 5 star all day long, couldn't fault it. Highly recommended

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Tony Eardley . 2023-03-11

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Fantastic lunch, 6 course taster menu was superb. If you haven’t been, GO. Thanks team we will be back.

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craig miller . 2023-03-11

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Great restaurant with potential to go even further.

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Edward Bozzard . 2023-03-04

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Fantastic environment with food to match. Had an amazing evening tonight. The whole team was so friendly and everything was about providing a great experience. It's been added to our very small list of places to go again.

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Richard Cleasby . 2023-02-26

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