Restaurant Ember & No 13 BAR in Wellingborough

Unreal dining experience! I visited ember last night for a second time and I must say the staff were so attentive, knowledgeable and friendly, the food was out of this world! I love the layout of the restaurant, it is very cosy, especially at the chefs table where you can see the open fire! Great atmosphere. I can’t wait for my next visit.

Absolutely amazing experience and food! I went with a group of friends and we sat at the chefs table so were able to see the food being cooked and bask in the full atmosphere of the place. Service was fantastic & the food was out of this world. We all had something different so got to try a lot of different dishes. Would 100% recommend, can’t wait to go back!

Myself and a few friends enjoyed a very pleasurable experience at Ember yesterday evening. From the moment we arrived we were greated with a smile and made to feel very welcome. Top quality service followed throughout the evening. The mood and ambience of the place was perfect with the open fire visible for all to see. The food was cooked to perfection with perfect flavour profiles leaving me wanting more. Everyone commented on how good their meal was. Attention to detail and presentation was top tier. I would happily recommend this as the best restraint in Northamptonshire. 10/10

We went for our daughters Birthday and was not sure what to expect was hoping for a cup of tea as I was driver and don't really like cold drinks to be told they only have breakfast. Peppermint and lemon so I had to have a coke and it lasted the whole time most off the food was ok but it all had to be shared we had 6 different dishes not much each just a taste and the chicken was bloody inside and they assured me it was cooked but wasn't eating anymore, I was also disappointed that there was a single toilet and 1 around the corner in the bar to use meal cost 40.60 per person 5 of us eating

Visited ember with my friends this evening, 5 star service from start to finish. The food is absolutely incredible, taste and presentation, seeing it cooked in front of you makes the entire experience. The atmosphere is amazing, the music is good, the ambiance is perfect. The chefs and staff are friendly and make you feel very welcome. Couldn't fault it definitely the nicest place to eat in northamptonshire. Excellent value for the service and quality you get was expecting a bigger bill. Very reasonably priced for a bottle of wine and cocktails are delicious too especially sandy toes 🍹

Such a fantastic place- we enjoy everything about Ember every time we go! The food is amazing and the atmosphere very cosy. The staff are the most polite, attentive and knowledgeable. Couldn't be happier with our experience tonight and I'd definitely recommend this place to everyone!

Have eaten here a number of times, the whole team care about your whole experience. The service and food is amazing. Update: just been again, it's an amazing culinary experience. All the staff work hard to make it an amazing night every time we've been. We'll be back again soon!

I’m not sure I can really put into words how much I enjoyed Restaurant Ember… we visited for our wedding anniversary and opted for the tasting menu. 8 dishes, all varied and perfectly sized portions packed with different flavour profiles. Having the tasting menu gets you a seat at the bar, where you can see the food being prepared right in front of you. Each course is entirely different from the last and my personal favourite was the scallop with leek and juniper bacon. There were no bad dishes in the tasting menu with the quail being the main protein. Each dish was packed with flavour, seasoned perfectly and kept you thinking “I could have more of that dish, when can we come back?” The restaurant itself is beautiful and whilst there are a small number of tables it feels full of life. The head chef / owner is extremely passionate, friendly and happily answers any questions you may have. It’s clear the other chefs have a great working environment. In summary, please go and try Restaurant Ember. It is an outstanding restaurant with attentive serving staff with beautifully cooked food.

Enjoyed the small plates menu, tapas style with family. Reasonably priced and very tasty. We particularly enjoyed the celeriac carpaccio (we're not vegetarians) and salmon. Wine was also reasonably priced. Very friendly and efficient staff in a cozy restaurant with a nice atmosphere. If you fancy something a little different, give it a try.

Amazing food, all expertly cooked on an open fire in front of you.

Well. Ooshh! I’ve been wanting to go for ages, to the point where I was worried I’d think it wasn’t worth the hype. Worrying over, it was absolutely immense!!! We had a tapes style meal, choosing a selection of meat, veg and fish dishes. Such a varied menu with some wild and traditional dishes - the scallops, flat iron steak and sticky toffee pudding were to die for. The cheese doughnuts were the best combo since GARLIC? BREAD? 😂 Also, when you think Tapas, you think small. Not here! The portions are immensely generous and every dish so tasty, all the star of their own show and complimenting each other beautifully. Cocktails delicious, and the Number 13 bar round the corner owned by the same group is perfect for pre or post drinks with a lovely atmosphere and some delicious options. Atmosphere fab, staff fab - so warm, lovely and knowledgeable. Chef who curated our steak came over and checked we were happy with how it was cooked which I am glad to report was freaking perfect and the best steak my husband has ever had. If you’ve been meaning to go or looking for the first time, for the love of God, GO. You’ll be glad you did 💖 See you soon Ember 💕

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).

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!!

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

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

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.

Excellent food great service couldn't fault it.

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.

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 😞

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!

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!

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!

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!

Always excellent and a family celebration staple. Always recommend.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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!)

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

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 😀

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

Superb!! A little pricey but worth every penny

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

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.

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 😀

Birthday meal - service lacking food some great some not so

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

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

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

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 :)

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

A beautiful venue for a birthday meal out.

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

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!

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%

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.

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! 😊👍

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

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