Savile Restaurant in Newark and Sherwood

Atmosphere very sombre, hard to have conversation due to it being very silent. Service very slow, felt like I was a child being told when to go for the carvery. All staff including managers don't know how to provide service with a smile, very miserable. Cutlery blunt, struggled to cut through especially the very tough beef, gravy was like water and the cauliflower cheese needed armbands as the sauce was also very runny, possibly powdered. Plates are tiny and can't fit much on, Toby carvery is definitely a better option. Also only accepts card, wanted to split the bill and that seemed like a chore

We'd thought about eating here a few times and thought we'd give it a try. The room itself is big and was quite interesting as it is the old kitchen, problem for me was it wasn't very warm. The menu isn't very extensive, I would have liked to have seen a bacon/sausage sandwich listed but I ordered the cooked breakfast without beans and tomatoes. It came with the beans on, I told them I asked for no beans and they took it away without a fuss. I will say this, it was a very nice breakfast except the toast hadn't really been toasted enough. All in all, good food, good staff and I'm really looking forward to trying the carvery, I'll just have to wait until it's a bit warmer.

Took our son and his daughter here for lunch on his birthday, as he had never previously been. Excellent service, very enjoyable carvery lunch and desert and unique surroundings. Loved our whole expereince.

I was the 3rd baron saviles butler so i used to visit rufford many times and of all the great houses ruined or otherwise in the dukeries this place is perhaps tge closest to me it is lovely to see what little remains of probably the finest house in the dukeries been used so well for visitors, a typical country house kitchen of its period but put to use now as a supplier of food and good food for the public we enjoyed our visit as always imensly a lovely place surrounded by lovely grounds we both recomend

We wanted a nice Sunday lunch to celebrate a birthday and were not disappointed! I am going to honest when we arrived, I was a little unsure as small restaurant area. However service was brilliant and staff really friendly. They suggested that we wait until 2pm before going to carvery as it would be refreshed then. This did confuse us a little, but worked out they have 2 sittings - one at 12 and one at 2. We arrived at 1.30 so chose to wait. The carvery was delicious- a wide range of vegetables, giant Yorkshire puddings, a choice of 3 meats or a combination of them if you wish. The chef was lovely, helpful and couldn’t do enough to help. There is a choice of puddings, but we were too full to sample. Only very slight disappointment was lack of draught beer - but did get impression this was a temporary issue. One of best carveries we have had in a very long while. Can’t wait to go again!

Previously visited several times a few years ago. Meat was nice although we prefer the beef pink, but the veg especially the roast potatoes were bland and tasteless…need to cook in duck fat or around the meat to add flavour. The parsnips were a little undercooked. Overall it was ok but had better elsewhere for the same price. Sadly will be my last visit.

Mediocre - ok Sunday dinner. Reasonable price. Atmosphere just felt a little bland. Not a lot going on. Would go back, but would t be a first choice. The restaurant is really hard to find and you have to pay £5 to park.

Outstanding Sunday Roast Dinner on Coronation weekend, service, food and location were of the highest order. Thank you

A lovely restaurant, we attended for the Mother's Day lunch. The restaurant is located within the grounds of Rufford Abbey so be prepared to park on grass (it gets very busy at weekends) and pay £5 to park (which is worthwhile if you are spending time in the grounds but not just to visit the restaurant). The restaurant is well signposted. It was quite cold within the restaurant as it is in an old building, with radiators along one wall, (high ceilings and old stone walls). The waiting staff were great, very attentive and friendly and the service was quick. They offered ice cream to my son rather than the puddings on the menu which was great. The food was lovely, I had homity pie and and everyone else had roast beef and yorkshire pudding. The pie was excellent, and I'm told the beef was delicious (not pink in the middle). The pie came with mashed potato and a roasted parsnip (one), the beef came with roast potato, a roasted parsnip (one) and yorkshire pudding. The table was provided with a bowl of veg which was my only complaint. It was the sort of frozen mixed vegetables you get with carrots, green beans etc. The meal was £19.95 each and while the plated meal was lovely, the veg was a massive let down for the price. I can only assume the yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes were cooked in animal fat as these weren't provided to the vegetarians but then to get a bowl of frozen veg was dismal for £19.95. Two puddings on offer, we all went for the sticky toffee pudding which was lovely (the other was creme brulee) So much effort was put in to the pie and beef, yorkshires and roast potatoes, the mixed veg stuck out as especially sad and out of place. It was half lovely, half woeful. I wouldn't book again unfortunately.

Went for Sunday lunch yesterday and it was absolutely lovely, not to many people like other carverys so the food actually hot when you sat down to eat. Very organised and friendly staff would definitely go again 😊

We visited the restaurant today for my sons birthday. Although the carvery was excellent, I was very disappointed that we had to pay £5 to park the car. I thought this could be set against the bill for food but no such thing. This wasn't mentioned when we booked the table and no information until you reach the point of paying the carpark. We won't be going back as there are plenty of pubs/restaurants of equal quality food where you don't have to pay to park a car.

We had one of the best Sunday lunches ever today at Lord Savilles - fresh beautifully cooked roast and vegetables and at £10.95 excellent value for money The staff were friendly and helpful and gave us excellent service ! We will definitely be going back !

We came with 2 very excited kids for breakfast with Easter bunny and £44 for a cold breakfast in a cold room and the only activity for the kids was some colouring sheets. The staff were lovely but the whole event was over in 45 mins. We left disappointed

Have given 5 star to reflect all the previous visits here. Rang Parkwood to try and arrange booking in July. Was informed that Savile's is now PERMANENTLY closed. What a loss, can I take this opportunity to thank staff for all their wonderful meals and service over many years. (Just a hint to Rufford Abbey's website might have been a good idea to make everyone aware of this closure)

A lovely evening spent in this atmospheric restaurant. 3 course meal very reasonably priced nicely presented and with a good choice of main course and desserts. Very attentive and friendly staff. Will definately be visiting again.

Rufford opened the restaurant for Valentines dinner and they made a great job of it. The food was excellent, all home made and presented well. Nice service from the staff as well. Well done Rufford.

We visited this restaurant for New Years Eve lunch expecting the same quality we enjoyed before the catering company was changed but we were a little disappointed. The staff were very pleasant and helpful and the food was well cooked but the plates were barely warm and the food could have been hotter. Small criticisms but addressing them would make for an excellent lunch experience.

When we arrived at Rufford on New Years Eve at about noon the carpark was bursting at the seams. As we had not booked a table anywhere we thought we would starve or eat elsewhere. After fighting our way through crowds in the courtyard, the shops and even the toilets, we were not hopeful of any table space. We found Lord Savile's tucked away by chance. We were shown to a table straight away by a very polite lady. We were made to feel at ease and could not believe how few people were sat eating. Looking through the limited menu we all opted for the carvery. That turned out to be a smart choice. My gammon was very tasty. The cheese mashed potatoes were an instant favourite. We all agreed the meal was superb. Afterwards, walking the park, we questioned the price and agreed again it was very reasonable for the quality. It was a bitterly cold day, and yet people were opting to sit outside at the other food outlet. Part of this could be the signage on the site or maybe we caught it at the right time. Either way, I for one will be back to sample the menu again.

Return visit to Savile's for our annual family Boxing day meal. Yet again, great service, great food. Set menu and carvery, so the only downer for me was the very limited vegan options but the chef did say he would cook me something if I wanted but I stuck with the delicish carvery.

We went to the Savile for an early Christmas lunch, and the food, service and ambience was excellent. It made a family gathering really memorable. Brilliant.

We had a delicious carvery which was the nicest I've had in years all vegetables were fresh and cooked to perfection. The sweet course was apple crumble and was delicious. This was served in a lovely setting, the staff were polite and very friendly. It was worth every penny and I will certainly go back again.

A party of 6 went to celebrate a birthday. We were at the 5pm sitting. None of us could fault the meal, the staff or the setting. Highly recommended.

The best carvery I have had in many many years so much choice and so well cooked service was brilliant nothing was too much trouble also cater for vegetarians lots of choice the desserts are amazing will definitely be back in the new year thank you

Poor selection of dry veg on the carvery, stuffing balls raw, tight on the meat. Service was slow although the waiting staff were nice.

Excellent carvery, lots of Turkey and gammon, tasty and very hot veg and then delicious dessert, I had orange torte. Hubby had apple crumble with lashings of custard. Coffee with real cream too. Susan and Becky really friendly and efficient. Plus the absolutely beautiful surroundings.

Yet again Lord Saviles never falls to be the best carvery in Nottingham shire the meat is always tender the veg cooked to perfection and the service extremely friendly

We were a party of 14 having a meal together on a wet and miserable Saturday lunchtime. However this restaurant, with a mediaeval feel, cheered us up with a good and varied menu. Some of us enjoyed the 2 course carvery, and there was a decent menu choice for adults and children alike. Very impressed with our waitress who very efficiently managed our food and drink order.

Visited on Friday lunchtime during half term with 2 children aged 3 and 7 months. We were seated quickly and really well looked after by the lovely staff. From retrieving a smaller high chair for our baby and heating up his baby food to the kind waitress helping my daughter carry her carvery back to the table! Nothing was too much trouble and the carvery was one of the best I've ever had. Definitely filled us before we embarked upon the Monster Hunt around the park. We will return!

A walk round the lake first then an excellent two course carvery after, what more could you ask for on a sunny day.

Visited here with a group of 10 for my step fathers birthday. Have been before a couple of years ago, when we stopped in centre Parcs and didn’t want to pay the high prices. all had the roast carvery with choice of meats and vegetables. Carvery I think was £11 but we did not need anything else to eat. Nice vegetarian options also available. Nice to be able to walk around the lovely park, lake and buildings afterwards and you can deduct the £4 parking fee from your meal cost.

Recently paid a return visit here on a groupon voucher our last visit being two years ago. The table was pre-booked and ready for us on our arrival. The staff made us welcome and couldn't have been more helpful. The food was well cooked and there was no skimping on portions. A staff member informed me it is all locally sourced and given how good the pork and beef were I have no reason to disebelieve her. I have to say I am not a fan of carveries but this has to be the best I personally have ever had. When we visited two years ago I made exactly the same comments regarding the quality of the food. Given that the groupon is for two courses and the quality of the food it is an absolute bargain.

We returned to this restaurant for the lunchtime carvery, the staff, service levels, food quality, preparation, taste and value for money were exceptional. Probably the best carvery we have every tasted. Thank you for an excellent lunch.

I highly recommend this restaurant. It was our first visit for a carvery at lunchtime. We were on a Groupon deal which made the meal excellent value. The food was delicious and hot from a carvery. Dessert was included and very tasty. The staff were very accommodating and helpful when we had a bit of a disaster. We will certainly return. The grounds are great to explore too.

Visited this place for a carvery twice in the last couple of months and excellent on every occasion. Inexpensive, and consistently high quality meat and tasty vegetables cooked to perfection. Perhaps surprising for a County Council owned establishment but I hope it continues. Planning another visit next week!

Very good carvery excellent service from helpful staff good location walk round the park afterwards you get the parking charge off you meal

Myself and 11 family and friends enjoyed a beautiful afternoon tea with prosecco for my Husbands 70th birthday. We used groupon vouchers and I could not have asked for more from all of the staff from booking through to waitresses. The tea was amazing, lovely choice of sandwiches and delicious cakes and scones to die for. We all enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend this lovely restaurant

Friends took us to Lord Savile's Kitchen for Sunday lunch, and we found the food very good. We all had the carvery, and the staff were particularly attentive when they learned my wife was gluten-free, arranging for a separate Yorkshire pudding and a jug of gravy which were gluten-free.

This is one of a number of times have booked and enjoyed the sparkling afternoon tea.

Have been many times but recently they have upped the price you have to pay in the restaurant in order to recover the car parking charge. So the groupon price you pay doesn’t cover the overall cost. Overall the food is good but the extra expense for parking and travelling time to the restaurant just puts me off from returning. Staff are good.

What more can you ask for. A lovely sunny day and afternoon tea with prosecco. The food was exceptional being fresh and tasty and nicely served. We'll done to all the staff

Perfect - lovely staff, nice chilled atmosphere, carvery was great , great value ...you get even get your car park money back if you spend over a certain amount. The only tiny thing I would say would be dessert could have been bigger...but that only because it was so nice. 5 stars for me doubt

Visited with friend for lunch while walking round rufford. I had carvery and friend had halloumi burger. Both was delicious!! Carvery was lovely and 2 courses for £12.95. Dessert was mixed fruit crumble and did not disapoint. Staff be friendly and welcoming environment. Highly recommend to anyone passing or fancies somewhere different.

Came for afternoon tea with my mum using a groupon voucher. The service was fantastic, staff were lovely. Plenty of food, a good variety of sandwiches and cakes, and the scones were freshly made. Will definitely return.

We had a two course Groupon lunch deal. The lunch was tasty, well cooked and produced from excellent ingredients. The quirky surroundings a friendly staff made our experience very enjoyable, and extremely good value.

The prices were really reasonable, and is the reason I am scoring them higher.

It was only a groupon afternoon tea so I shan't be too critical. We were welcomed upon arrival and shown to our table, as we were 10 minutes early we were informed that there would be a delay which was nice to be told.

Very good value for money with a great selection of food including vegetarian selection. The staff here are amazing and do there best to satify all customers. It is well worth a visit and if so you will go back again and again.

Brought a groupon offer £15 for two carvery meals and desserts. The restaurant is only small and this improves the experience, the staff are lovely and the food was excellent. Good choice of wine and reasonably priced. Will definitely be going again.

This was a lovely experience, lovely staff, a good menu - well a carvery, you can't go wrong! and a nice environment!

I recently dined here with my family and I must say this is a really nice restaurant very tasty food hot and fresh, and the staff are very friendly and polite, we would definitely eat here again.

enjoyed a few drinks and a nice cream tea while the children played, serves alcohol as well. didnt eat so cant comment on the food.

Friendly staff, efficient service and good quality food at a fair price. Even had more than one option for vegans!

Me and my husband had a drive out to Rufford park and while there went for some lunch here. I had the carvery and my husband had a burger. I have to say, this was the tastiest carvery that has ever past my lips. My husband made comment on how lean his burger was and not an ounce of grease on it. The value for money is great. Will definately be returning with friends and family. The staff were attentive and nothing was too much trouble.

What I call real food - nothing frozen all fresh vedge and a decent vegetarian option not just veggie burgers Staff friendly and helpful and a refund for parking charges as a bonus

I visited here for the first time because of the good reviews on TA. I had the carvery with good portions of beef and pork.. there was turkey and vegetarian options too. And the best Yorkshire pudding I've had in years! I helped myself to mashed potato, roast potatoes, cabbage, carrots, peas and cauliflower cheese. I thought it was pretty good value for £10.95. The restaurant was full almost full and people were being turned away, which was surprising as the signs outside clearly said there was no need to book. I guess they expected people to eat outside, but that isn't much fun in early January even if the sun was shining. Don't forget to take your car park ticket in with you - if you spend more than £20, you get a parking refund. Sadly, we didn't know this and neither did some if the other diners.

This Restarant provides an excellent Carvey, Two meats Monday to Friday and Three on Sunday. The range and quality of options is very good and the sweets are to die for. A good cellar is available and Children are catered for. We recommend booking at weekends

You can often pick up a Groupon voucher for Saville which is excellent value at around £15 for two courses for two. You may think this is cheap but the cavern and service is very.

Visited last week with a group of friends. The food was very good and sevice excellent especially as the restaurant was very busy We are returning on Thursday when I am sure we will enjoy it again.

Took our grandchildren to enjoy a great carvery meal. We had booked a table but only because we had taken advantage of an offer. Usually there is no reason to book and if you are visiting Rufford Abbey Country Park you can enjoy a meal here for a reasonable price. The food is well cooked and very tasty. For a country park restaurant you would have to go far to beat it. Well worth it.

Popped before a walk round the lake , Rachel and i both choose the pork dinner from the menu, we were served with plenty of meat on nice warm plates and then helped ourselves to vegetables etc . All in all a very good well cooked meal with excellent service ! We will be back !!!!

We were booked in for a two course lunch at 12. By 12.15 the carvery was still not ready, as there were several other tables also waiting there was a long queue once it was ready. On its own this wasn't such a problem but we were then being rushed because the table was needed for another party at 1.30. The waitresses also couldn't even manage a simple drinks order.

Went for Sunday lunch and chose the carvery as it looked really nice. We weren’t disappointed with perfectly cooked meat and several vegetable options.

Absolutely fantastic carvery at a VERY reasonable price. We were lucky enough to get a table despite there being a very popular 40s weekend taking place at Rufford Abbey. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and attentive, and the food was exquisite, with succulent meats, beautifully cooked fresh vegetables and huge but very light Yorkshire puddings. I would recommend the meals at the Saville Restaurant wholeheartedly.

Had a lovely two course meal here at lunchtime.

My husband and I visited this restaurant today for a carvery lunch, courtesy of Groupon. Two carveries with pudding, £12.50 with a discount code! Plus 3 drinks, meant the car park cost was refunded. A great deal.

We met our friends Nick and Ros at Rufford Country Park and Ros had booked us in for lunch. Good job too as it was very busy and at one stage there were no free tables. We all had coffees. which were excellent. Two of us had the lasagne, only ok, and I had the vegetarian carvery which was excellent and Ros had the mushrooms. For pudding Ros and Nick shared a cheesecake which was nice and Pat and I shared some carrot cak, which was excellent. The service was first class. All very enjoyable.

We’ve visited Rufford Park countless times over the years (a great place for all ages) but yesterday was the first time we’d eaten at Lord Savile’s Kitchen. If planning a visit you need to be aware that it isn’t open every day (closed Monday and Tuesday) although you can also eat at the Coach House Café close by in the courtyard which is open every day and serves a good selection of ‘café’ food in pleasant surroundings. Best to book for Lord Savile’s Kitchen as it is small and places are limited….I was surprised to find limited availability time-wise even when booking two weeks in advance.

We called for a quick cold drink and light bite to eat, we were seated quite quickly and an order was taken promptly... however this was the end of the efficient service!

the meal was lovely all enjoyed it .we all went for a walk after food and a really and a lovely day .

Beautiful surroundings... Friendly staff... Scrumptious food and drink... Been twice.. Can't wait to go again!!...love it.

We went for the carvery & pudding. It was throwing it down with rain but as we had our dog we had to sit outside. Thankfully the canopy kept us perfectly dry & sheltered from the rain so it was fine. They provided a dog bowl of water. The human food was delicious with turkey or pork on the menu.

We ate at 12 and were one of the first to approach the carvery. Good selection of wholesome food. The service at the table for the order and for drinks was very friendly and efficient.

Visited several times and thought I should really write a review. Always consistent serving fresh and tasty food with a good choice of meats and vegetables with nice gravy. Best carvery around by far and a decent price. Would recommend.

We were the last customers to be served hot food this afternoon, when the waitress told us our order was the last to be put through for the day I was a bit apprehensive that our food might not be good.

Got to be honest got a deal on group on two for one carvery and sweet, you never know what it will be like. Well it's great food hot and delicious and the service was prompt and friendly, I must point out one of the waitresses Emily she was great very helpful and even told us some of the history of the restaurant. Go on give it a try and the great thing us you can walk round the Abby after the meal.

We booked using a Groupon where we got two carveries and two deserts. It took a while for us to find the place but it's next to the old church ruins.

My husband and I arrived at the restaurant, and were soon seated. We were then asked if we wanted something to drink, everything is going very well.

Visit here quite often and usually get a Groupon voucher but just called on chance.

Featured regularly on Groupon, Lord Savile's restaurant is surely hard to beat. At a Groupon cost of £15 for two carvery meals ( menu price £12.75 i think ) and two deserts ( high £4 ) there is the added bonus of receiving a refund for parking fees ( £3.50 ). Excellent food too; choice of three meats, all the usual trimmings - really tasty. I thought our voucher had run out but a call to the restaurant got us booked in.Choice of 12.30 or 1.30 sittings we chose the latter so we could have a good walk round the fabulous park and build an appetite. Very friendly staff, lovely dining area. Highly recommended. Leave time to walk round the lake and into the wood to see the ice - houses.

Since this has become run by a private company rather than the County Council the food quality has become a bit more variable but is generally good. It is a relatively small restaurant but is an interesting building

We met some friends here last Thursday lunchtime and decided not to have the carvery as the vegetables looked to be dried up.

Booked for in week lunch we had a carvery nothing was too much trouble. We were seated our order for drinks taken . What a setting in the old abbey kitchen by the looks of it, the meal was very good as was the sweet .After lunch we walked around the abbey grounds can not wait to go again brilliant

Visited here recently with a friend of mine and had to return not only for the exquisite surroundings but for the delicious scones with clotted cream and jam ..what can I say other than mmmm mmmm mmmmmm !!!

Nice place but food cold especially carvery. Plates cold, Yorkshire burnt, grav and veg cold. Didn’t pay full price but won’t be in a hurry to go there again. Staff were very pleasant

Great trip out to Rufford Abbey and good food. Many interesting features to see inside the old kitchen.

This is a lovely restaurant in Rufford Country Park, serving an excellent carvery lunch. Lovely fresh vegetables and sweets - if you can manage one.

This place does one of the best carvery’s I have had. The meat was moist and tasty, a good choice of vegetables and pudding was including. Prompt service and value for money. I would recommend it.

Had a carvery lunch here, with a choice of two meats, plus a vegetarian option and plenty of fresh vegetables. Due to the time we had booked our meal there was only 3 choices of dessert left, but we all had different and everyone said how tasty the desserts were. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and afterwards a lovely walk in Rufford Abbey park.

Really good and friendly service with most of our party having the carvery which was ok for the price and a good selection of veg. Desserts were disappointing with only 4 choices which for us dessert lovers proved uninspiring but vanilla cheesecake was good. Overall good atmosphere although a shame it was cold so ended up wearing our coats during the meal.

My husband and I had a lovely afternoon tea at your restaurant. It was very tasty and had a good variety. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We would love to come back again sometime. There is disabled access and a disabled access toilets. However, you can't park very close to the restaurant.

We always go for a roast dinner when our friends come over from France, this is there favourite place for a carvery. The food is always hot and freshly cooked and most of all tasty. The staff are always very friendly and the place is always clean. I would recommend booking.

We came for a family meal. It is clearly quite popular as it was busy. That didn’t seem to be a problem for the waitress who served us who was happy, smiling and courteous. We didn’t have to wait long for our order to be taken at all. We were never made to feel rushed even though it was really busy there.

Went with a friend for the first time last week, we were totally unprepared for the gourmet food that awaited us! Every dish in the carvery looked inviting and the dishes we opted for were exquisite (reasonably priced as well). The staff were friendly enough but the star of the show was definitely the chef. Congratulations!

Part of a large party, booked in for the first sitting, Boxing day lunchtime. Starter of breaded cheese stuff with a spicy berry dip and a few salad leaves. Acceptable but not great. Main was carvery. By the time, I got there, choice was a...

met friends for Xmas lunch .service excellent. staff really friendly .good food.special thanks too Kelly who made are visit special.

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We did not intend to eat here at lunchtime but we are very pleased we did, my wife and I...

I saw the menu online which said at the bottom gluten free options available. I gave them a call as...

You have to wait for a table even after booking a time but the car very was good, only beef...

I went for lunch at this restaurant two years ago and was delighted with it, but something seems to have gone wrong in that time. We arrived ten minutes before our booking time to find a crowd of people trying to get in the door. This one door seemed to be the only port to allow people in and out. The people in front of us were coming in to see if there were seats available and we were kept standing outside as our booked time came and went as staff tried to accommodate them. Surely there is a way of allowing people that have already booked in advance to at least enter the restaurant to let the staff know they are there.