Sysonby Knoll Restaurant in Melton - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

When staying at the hotel we booked a table in the restaurant for dinner. The menu was varied and food was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the restaurant was busy. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will return again.

First visit. What a beautiful place. Fabulous views. We had afternoon tea as a birthday treat for a special friend. We were looked after extremely well, we were asked where we would like to sit and chose to sit inside as it was so hot outside. Had "The Green Room" to ourselves overlooking the countryside. Afternoon tea was fabulous, lots of delicious sandwiches and cakes. Staff were attentive without being intrusive. Highly recommend

A fabulous friendly venue. The menu was outstanding and great choice and value. The staff were attentive but not overbearing and very helpful. The food was delicious and varied, cooked to perfection, can't wait to visit again.

overpriced , for what we received . room was not what ordered , a twin - tiny , looked like a single room with an extra bed thrown in to make into a double , and not whta saw on the website . was told no option to change . price match not offered or given when asked , as turned out to be nearly £50 cheaper to book on the day , than in advance . Breakfast was disapponting , tiny portions on cooked or " 1 x thing of each " apppraoch and on fruit yoghurt selection , not enough available . Given platinum card meberber and spend a fair bit of money wth the hotel chain ,was surprised - sadly one of the wrst stays ever had in best western , with only the relaxed surroundings and animals the good things to speak of favourably

I’ve stayed at the hotel before, the rooms are well dated, but clean. On arrival, the welcome, was non existent!! Just a blunt women, no how are you, no nothing. She didn’t tell in which direction my room was, she was as blunt they come !! The last time I had an evening meal hear it was great, this time it was bland, Yorkshire pudding with Lincolnshire sausages, I didn’t eat them, poor quality, In fact I’m glad I could only get one night in here as it was booked up. So glad I’m staying elsewhere tomorrow night .

Had been planning to visit for some time, so when I received a two for one offer for a meal we took advantage. The offer was only on the specials, which was a choice of only 3. I chose the coq au vin which I enjoyed, my partner was not keen on pesto, or the chicken dish so was left with gammon and chips, declining the egg. Unfortunately the gammon was rock hard, even requesting a steak knife didn’t improve it. The service was great, nice and friendly and prompt. Pity the food didn’t live up to expectations. We were hoping for a nice beer on tap but these were limited. (No draught). We could have chosen from the main hotel menu, but as a weekday evening of no significance it was just an option to go out for the evening.

Used the Restaurant on 2 consecutive evenings plus breakfast while staying at the hotel. Cannot fault service, choice, or quality of food.

Choice on menu varied enough and specials menu particularly good value. Food quality good. Staff friendly, welcoming and helpfull. Good varied buffet additional to the cooked breakfast choice. Prompt service too. Be aware though the portions are big and the mixed grill was massive.

Stayed here last night , it was a great experience, in the afternoon the sun was out and the gardens are beautiful. Lots of garden furniture of various sorts , to sit there with a prawn sandwich and a glass of wine and chill was an absolute treat. We ate in the restaurant at night. Great range of of food on the menu and at reasonable prices. The service was excellent, we wanted for nothing. A big thank you to the young man who checked us in and out - sorry didnt get his name, but he was very knowledgeable about the hotel and you could tell he was proud to work there - and so he should be! Room was spotlessly clean and such a comfy bed. A return visit is a must!

Last night we enjoyed a lovely festive meal. The table was set beautifully, all of the food was piping hot and delicious and good portions. Lots of fresh vegetables and one of our party stated on booking that they only liked 3 certain vegetables thinking this would give them leeway on providing some of what she liked but she got all 3, very impressed. Staff were friendly and professional. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was I felt the stuffing wasn't home made, there was no bread sauce, not enough toast for the amount of pate and we didn't get a Xmas cracker - this may be due to covid? Overall a lovely meal and others that were dining from the menu, their meals looked gorgeous.

I have stayed at this hotel on business a number of times over the past 10 years Excellent comfortable rooms Great little restaurant with nice menu. The staff are always accommodating and friendly Breakfast made fresh to order Thanks again for another enjoyable stay

As part of our Middle England Cycling Tour, 24 cyclists dined at Sysonby Knoll Restaurant for four days. The preselected choice of menus for each of us ensured that we were served promptly each night. The menu was changed each day and the dishes on offer more than adequately catered for fussy-easters, vegetarians, pescatarians, all starving after spending their day cycling around and up the many hills of the area. The homemade food was freshly prepared, tasty and very generous. Large platters of fresh vegetables were enjoyed by all. A good choice of beers and wines at affordable prices were available to accompany our food. Considering the large number of diners, each course was served promptly and efficiently. We hope to have the opportunity to return but meanwhile a big thank you to the Sysonby Knoll Team.

Would highly recommend this restaurant, large portions and loads of fresh vegetables. Very reasonably priced wines Beautiful views of the garden to relax you even more

Excellent Sunday lunch. Tables generously spaced out for Covid protection and hostesses wore face coverings. Sanitiser freely to use and plenty of it. Would recommend

My family and I dined here for both breakfast and evening meal during our stay at the hotel. The hotel had recently re opened to the public following the Covid-19 crisis so we expected meal choices to be restricted. We were however, surprised at how much choice there was given how few guests there were at the hotel. Food was delicious and well presented. Prices were very reasonable, we expected to pay more than we did for the quality of meals we got. Staff service levels were exemplary. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Sysonby Knoll restaurant and hope to visit again sometime.

Quick service, lovely food, attentive staff and great with children. Would definitely recommend for Sunday lunch!

This is a lovely place to go for a drink and meal. Food was very good with quick excellent service. Nice atmosphere

Pre-ordered delicious food, courses served mostly at the same time. Staff friendly. For a party of 20 we had our own annex. Room beautifully decorated and good value for money. Only one problem, the lady opting for vegan food had a long wait for her dessert. But all positive feedback from our group.

Een gezellig restaurant, met zeer vriendelijk personeel. Het eten is goed, helaas een beetje vlak van smaak.

Wanting somewhere to lunch in Melton I chose the Sysonby Knoll on the basis of the good reviews it had had. I was not disappointed. I am allergic to gluten, dairy and eggs but great care was taken to provide meal a meal I would (and did) enjoy. Chocolate Tiffin and iced dessert (non dairy ice cream) make a delightful change from the usual restaurant offering of sorbet. Well done Sysonby Knoll! We hope to return!

We have had several family meals here over the years, mainly Sunday lunches. These have usually been nice. This visit was for a week day lunch for two though. Rather than use the whole restaurant space half of the restaurant was closed off which meant that everyone was on top of each other making for a hot and particularly noisy atmosphere (mainly caused by two large group tables who would have been better accommodated in the area that had been closed off). Upon arrival there was nobody to be seen but luckily we knew to ring the bell on the bar. Staff greeted us well enough but it was noticeable that when more regular customers came in their greeting was much warmer. We were seated in the bar to order before finally being ushered through to our table. You'd hope that doing it this way meant only a short wait for food once seated - it didn't. Food was hot, well presented and tasted great - can't fault the food. When it came to paying there were no staff around and it seemed the done thing to go back to the bar and ring the bell again - which we did. The member of staff seemed untrained on the till, had to ask us what we had eaten and then manually enter it into the till. We did mention our drinks. However, as we were leaving, we were called back (literally shouted back) and told that she hadn't put the drinks on the bill. My mother made some off hand comment (more out of embarrassment at having been shouted at through the bar where there were other customers seated) about the bill being more than it had been when she was last there for lunch. The staff member seemed to take that as a complaint about the bill and got what I can only assume was the manager! Her mistake regarding the drinks seemed to turn into our fault - the manager (or at least more experienced member of staff) proceeded to loudly go through the bill to show us what we had spent and then proceeded to ask us if we 'were able' to pay for the drinks (as if we had somehow either refused to or said we were not able to). As my 84 year old mother had paid by card she had the card out ready to pay for the drinks but then this was a problem too as they would have to go and ask permission to take such a low payment by card (remember, this was THEIR mistake). To save more hassle I got my purse out and paid cash for the drinks. We did not even get an apology, just a 'thank you for your patience'. All this was of course watched with interest by the customers sitting in the bar. We really were made to feel like we had somehow tried to leave without paying enough! The whole atmosphere of the place was rather shabby, just like the service. We were made to feel in the wrong and left with a very bad impression of what could be a lovely place with a bit of sprucing up and some training in hospitality.

Organising a large group isn't easy but Sysonby Knoll delivered...Food was amazing, everyone ate together and it was piping hot.Great Sunday lunch menu.Wonderful for groups if people.I cannot say I would go with just my other half - altho good and service would be amazing... It's just something lacking in ambience.5 stars tho because it's very good

Menu chioce is fabulous. Food delicious and piping hot. Staff very attentive. Everything made fresh.

We have just visited the Sysonby Knoll for the first time today we had a very good Sunday lunch well cooked and plenty of it and nice and hot competitively priced too Will defo go again Thankyou

The breakfast was absolutely perfect. A very wide range of cold dishes, and the cooked breakfast was not at all greasy or overcooked. The evening menu offered a varied choice at a reasonable price. And a 'wow factor' view from the restaurant.

This comfortably conservative, contemporary styled establishment forms part of the Sysonby Knoll Hotel, family run, under the Great Western banner. Well located for Melton Mowbray Town Centre, it offers a peaceful haven for residents and travellers alike. Cosy and comfortable bar lounges lead to the restaurant area, overlooking pretty gardens, with bucolic vistas beyond. Service was uniformly polite, efficient, welcoming and friendly, a credit to staff and management. The lunchtime menu was varied and more than adequate. Our group of 4 only really required a light bite and we were all well pleased at our choices. My piping hot mushrooms in sherry sauce, on a wholesome toasted slice, was simply succulent. Full of unique flavour and of generous proportions, as was my wife's Bacon / Camembert & Cranberry Sandwich, with accompanying coleslaw and salad. Our friends settled for a deliciously creamy pea soup, which they declared "best ever." Postprandial coffees too, were spot on. A well stocked bar is also available Towards the upper end of the "pub grub" spectrum, the bill represented good value and we departed comfortably replete and well satisfied. Well done all concerned.

This is the third Christmas lunch here and each time we have had to book twelve months in advance as the venue is popular. Thirty five of us attended for three courses we chose prior to our visit I had turkey and Christmas pudding there were lots of veg leeks, calebrese cauliflower cheese roast and mashed potatoes. We actually supplied our own hats and a raffle and held a short meeting afterwards which the hotel was ok with all in all a good venue with prompt service

I've spent several weeks at this hotel in 2017and have eaten 'in house' every time. I'm happy to say that the things that really matter have always been consistent:

My wife and I both enjoyed dinner in the restaurant. The pie contained the tastiest beef we have eaten in years. The waiter was helpful, pleasant, and efficient. It was obvious the the cooking was high quality. Also a good selection of vegetables as accompaniments.

Intersting food, with a good choice. Very well presented; the hotel is situated on the edge of the town, with country views from the restaurant and bar area.

Although we we visited as part of a large group with a set menu there was an excellent choice of home cooked food. In particular the individual Beef Wellington was spectacular.

I had a starter of mushrooms and my friend had goats cheese and roast tomatoes

Planificación sólo para comer aquí en una noche, nuestra experiencia fue tal que decidimos ir una segunda vez. Siendo un domingo, nos dijeron que era un menú reducido pero, francamente, fue tan buena como el sábado.

Me he alojado aquí anualmente durante los últimos 4 años para juzgar los premios British tarta. Personal amable, habitaciones de buen tamaño. Un precioso patio trasero con mesas para sentarse afuera que lleva a un arroyo. Fantástico desayuno buffet con un británico y caliente para pedir comida. Melton Mowbray es una ciudad encantadora, con una iglesia de mercado de 800 años, la casa de Anne de Andres Morales pub que fue hogar de Thomas Cromwell. Recomiendo salir de la gran ciudad y explorar un auténtico pueblo inglés patrimonio durante

Car parking - chaotic - warm welcome at the bar and in the lounge. Special lunch menu and also regular lunch menu - both with good selections. Would visit again.

We have found the food in this hotelier you good but the beef wellington is excellent value for money and delicious My husband had chicken n batter with a sweet curry sauce served with rice he said it was flavour overload quite exceptional

Rooms are a bit dated and miss matched finishes ( Fawlty Towers ) Food out of the kitchen is excellent to outstanding

Echt een ouderwets landhuis. Heerlijk gegeten. Er is een dagkaart waar je tegen vriendelijke prijzen een goede maaltijd kunt nuttigen. Persoonlijk vond ik de kip die ik besteld heb erg smaakvol. Het restaurant is niet te groot, blijft sfeervol. Bediening perfect.

Staff very good and help full food exellent easy access to the resturant car parking at rear we paid a visit in the evening the resturant full it is best to make a booking. We were taken to our tableafter a short wait did not See any children on that evening

We had a brilliant meal last night at Sysonby Knoll. The service was excellent, we sat outside in the lovely garden as it was such a nice night. The staff came outside to take our order and then came to tell us when our starter was ready. The food was excellent as were the staff.

......and service. Menu choice was really very f#good. Couldn't fault it and so peaceful as well. Place is located in a very nice setting indeed. Ideal for families & special occasions. Couldn't fault the place to be honest.

I don't know if it was the time we ate ,but although the food was OK I was expecting a lot better with the reputation the Sysonby knolls has always maintained,6 of us booked in Sunday lunchtime 1 30 ,,July 31 ,welcome and service was great ,our three course meal was average ,my pork was chewy , potatoes broccoli and leeks hardly enough to go round my partner had beef his comments where disappointing too ,sadly the serving staff lacked a certain finness needing fresh aprons ,won't be excited to go again as I was initially on this visit

Thanks for an excellent Sunday lunch. The price was excellent for a three course meal, super choice on the menu, nice starters, great big Sunday lunch with all the trimmings and the puddings can not be faulted. Really friendly staff great atmosphere with great views. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

This was a second visit to Sysonby, having last come in February for a special birthday lunch. As soon as we arrived a young lady greeted us as we were seated in the lounge area and I informed her that we had pre- booked a table .She gave us all a menu and took our drinks order . We were given a table which had a lovely outlook onto the garden.After our orders were taken we had 3 delicious meals of two seafood linguine and scampi, chips and peas for mum. Everything was piping hot and it was very tasty and very generous portions.When the plates were cleared away we were offered a good choice of puddings and Mum and I opted for lemon mousse and my sister ordered the strawberries and cream and these puddings also came with a generous slice of homemade shortbread.I have to say the lemon mousse was absolutely delicious!To finish with we requested a tray of tea out in the very pretty patio/ gardens.A lovely meal out and Mum enjoyed it very much as she is mainly housebound.We will definitely visit again.

Our first visit to a restaurant in our new home town, and, having been 'spoilt' by the fare in and around Plymouth, I must admit I was expecting something to equal it, especially after reading excellent reviews. The staff were excellent, as was the decor, the cleanliness and the atmosphere. Maybe it was 'just me', but I found the scallop starter to be lacking something ... the scallops themselves were well cooked, but the accompanying 'leaves' and lentils did nothing to enhance the dish in my opinion. The main of fillet beef in a filo parcel looked very appetising, but I felt the wrapping of spinach was detrimental to the dish as it was over flavoured with garlic, which took away any taste of beef, and the other ingredients. It wasn't all bad though, the roulade dessert was scrummy! As I said, perhaps I was having an 'off day?' And the surroundings and staff made up for my disappointment. The only other gripe was that I believed a window seat would give a view of the river which was close-by, unfortunately it didn't, but the garden looked lovely. I intend to return at some point and give the restaurant another chance, hopefully I may be feeling more hungry on that day.

This was my second visit to this hotel and again it came up to my expectations.A group of 38 friends stayed 4 nights in this spotlessly clean and comfortable accommodation. My friend and I stayed in a delightful room overlooking the pretty garden leading down to a stream. The food was excellant and the owner and allthe staff did all they could to make our stay so enjoyable.Would have no problem in recommending this hotel to anyone.

I have eaten here several times and every time the food has been very good. The hotel has recently been redecorated to a high standard. It has a comfortable relaxing atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

Had a lovely meal here last night can't fault anything about it lovely place lovely meal very relaxed never had a b ad meal here Jenny is very friendly and service by all the staff is second to none thank

Amazing food, my partner tested me to a Valentine's night away, booked 3 course meal and breakfast.. Well the food speaks for it's self.. I could not fault the service or tre quality of the food.. Value for money just wish I lived close enough to visit more often for a meal out.. Breakfast was just as excellent and Sue who was the chef deserves recognition because wow wow wow..!!!!

We were very impressed by the range of items on the menu. The lamb and beef were tender and tasty and the vegetables delicious. As usual it is the service that influences me and the waitresses were very friendly and attentive. All in all a very pleasant meal and we intend to go for Sunday lunch at Sysonby Knoll more frequently.

My sister and I took our mother to Sysonby Knoll Restaurant for her 80th birthday lunch. We had a wonderful time and I had no hesitation in giving very positive feedback to the Manager.My booking was dealt with very efficiently - I had one or two specific requirements (Mum has some physical problems, and I knew I was also going to be limited on what I could eat with an impending hospital procedure).There was a good car park, and I dropped off Mum and my sister at the entrance before parking my car. The staff were wonderful - very friendly and efficient. We were taken through to the bar area where we made our menu choices over a lunchtime drink.Nice comfortable chairs in a lovely restaurant with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. The standard of service was excellent - we were very well looked after.Delicious food - we all agreed we had not eaten such a lovely meal for some time. And the staff could not have been more helpful - I had to make one or two food requests for extras and alternatives due to my medical needs and I was accommodated without any problem. The meal was excellent value for money - £15.95 for a 3-course lunch.Mum really enjoyed her birthday meal and I was so pleased to see her eat so well.I have had some negative experiences with other restaurants and it is so refreshing to visit somewhere that has such high standards.Thank you very much for giving us such a memorable celebration.

service was good and the food was fine, traditional. atmosphere was pleasant. toilets clean. couldn't pay by card at the bar had to go to reception. rentokil were in and out through the restaurant several times during the course of the meal. lovely setting. car park tricky to get in and out of hidden entrance. friendly staff. £14 for two course xmas meal, hearty portions.

We had our works evening meal here, and it was brilliant.From the minute we walked in, we were greeted by lovely bar staff.The parsnip soup was handmade and very tasty. We had the slow cookedbraised steak, on a bed of leak and mashed potato, with an abundance ofBrussels carrots, and broccoli. To die for, all hot and tasty, 10 out of 10.The desserts were delicious. The staff were so professional, nothing was toomuch trouble or effort. We felt like we treated so well.We really must go again, and soon. We hear the Sunday dinner is a winner, sowe will return! Thank you all to the staff, who made the evening very memorable!

Every thing was cooked to order and local produse used where ever possible, staff in the restaurant most helpful.

Always a great venue. Always good food. Always excellent service. This is our 3rd year at the Sysonby for a Christmas get together. This year 30 of us sat down to eat and not one word of complaint or slight niggle heard throughout the evening. In fact, that good we have already provisionally booked for next Christmas as well. The room we booked was very tastefully decorated, and balloons and poppers on the table at the ready. Great choice of menu over the 3 course meal. So if you ever wonder where to have your next Christmas party, you need look no further than here. Thinking about it........ one itsy bitsy little thing. The cheese and biscuits! This is Melton Mowbray. Could have, should have been better. That said, well done to the Sysonby Knoll.

We came early, just after noon. We were lucky to get served as most patrons had reservations. The food was high quality, delicious and delivered promptly. The decision of what to have was a difficult one. I had the mushroom and rocket soup, Roast Beef dinner and Chocolate Bailey's cheesecake. All delicious.

I mean the food here is just FANTASTIC! The beef and stilton pie was quite possibly one of the best pies I have ever had and the price of the menu is so reasonable. Great find

Went for Sunday lunch to celebrate Father-in-Law's 70th birthday. Food was really nice. Has been redecorated and is more tasteful now. Sunday lunch a good deal at £16 for 3 courses. All three courses nice.

We ate in the resturant as part of a D, B & B package and was worried that the meal would be a bil bland. It was not. The quality of the food and presentation was excellent. The wine list was also extremly reasonably priced. A pleasant change for a hotel who normally always charge silly prices for wine. Would recommend the restaurant thoroughly. It was busy on the night but the staff gave perfect service.

Enjoyed good cooking from a great menu and Belvoir real ale from the bar. The restaurant has beautiful views overlooking the garden and open countryside.

I really had trouble at this restaurant.....deciding what to choose to eat! So many tasty offerings, in the end the restaurant manager helped me decide.I had the salmon in filo pastry parcels from the a la Carte menu and it live up to expectations. The food was fresh and tasty.

Excellent service. Well presented food which was well cooked. A really pleasant restaurant ideal for old friends to meet for an extended get together over lunch. Following lunch we spent the afternoon chatting in one of the hotel lounges.

Had a great one night stay after picking up special deal vouchers at the Melton Mowbray Food Festival last October. Visited with friends. Had lovely meal in evening. I really enjoyed my smoked haddock tartlet, duck and my cheese board of local cheeses. Rest of party really enjoyed their meals, especially the desserts! Only slightly disappointing aspect was my husband's cheesy nacho starter (sweet and a bit too saucy). However, rest of meal was lovely. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Surroundings very comfortable- lovely light dining room and lounge area with views down the garden to the river. Would be very happy to stay there again.

Went with my wife on Valentine Day for Dinner and had an excellent evening with good food, wine and service.The staff are friendly and efficient and looked after us very well.The restaurant is very pleasant with good size tables and views down to the river.

Excellent lunch time visit, good food, good company, staff attention made for an faultless experience, Will be visiting again

Visited here twice. Once for a funeral and the other for a Club annual dinner. Food was good on both occasions, helpful staff, bar facilities good, comfortable surroundings and reasonably priced. There is a nice patio garden to sit in during the summer months. The only downside are the parking arrangements. It is situated on a very busy main road which means you have to use the hotel's car park which gets extremely full on busy days. On both occasions we had difficulty squeezing in somewhere! Other than that, would recommend a visit.

I feel a little guilty about this message because previous visits to Sysonby Knoll Hotel were a pleasure. Sadly this one failed because of the food. My sister ordered the Sea Bass and had a side salad, which had a big clump of mud. This could be forgiven as salads are made from fresh ingredients, although the staff appeared insulted by my sister asking for a new salad, and no compensation was given, (having the salad knocked off the bill would of been a nice gesture). Worse still was my grandma ordered the battered fish that was frozen on the inside. This was disapointing because it indicated that the dish is delivered frozen to the premises and not battered on site. We won't be going back.

Our family party of 12 went to the Sysonby Knoll for our annual Christmas get together as we have done for several years. As always we were quickly shown to our table which was decorated with balloons and party poppers etc.Our meal was then delivered in quick time with just the right amount of gap between courses. The staff were very friendly and were on hand whenever they were needed.One of our party did not want anything from the set menu but this was not a problem and we a had a wonderful meal. After our meal we retired to the bar area and enjoyed a few (more) drinks.All in all a very enjoyable evening was had by all and we have already booked for next Christmas!

Our family visited the restaurant at Sysonby Knoll today for my great aunt's Birthday.Upon entering the hotel reception, the facilities are very clean, there is a lovely cosy atmosphere and the decor feels luxurious.Usually when a large group of people go out for dinner, there are a few problems, however, we had none and everything went smoothly from start to finish.I had cod goujons to start with the most delicious tartare sauce I have ever tasted! My starter was followed by spinach and ricotta cannelloni which was okay although VERY creamy and no tomato sauce added. The desserts were lovely, I had Apple pie and ice cream and also tried a little of the Chocolate and Baileys cheesecake and the Chocolate and Cherry Roulade which were fabulous.Our meals came from a set menu, this cost £15 per head and I feel that this was a fantastic price as I would have been happy to pay more than double that for the quality of the food we received. The portion sizes were great too!The staff were very accommodating and there was a nice feeling throughout the restaurant.I would definitely return to the hotel and restaurant again, as would I recommend it to others. I'm looking forward to trying some more of the dishes on the menu!

We have been dining there for 25 years plus excellent especially the Sunday lunch and the view is lovely

I dined at sysonby knoll with a friend,who is a seasoned restaurant go-oer,we both found it a really good experience ,the staff were helpful and friendly,the choice of food was good,and very tasty,with a very pleasant dinning room over looking gardens,the hotel rooms look very tastefully decorated,and are good value,one criticism is lunch is only served until 1.45, apart from that no complaints, will definetly go again

We went as a family for our anniversary. Lovely food, local beer & wine. I really loved the scallops

I met a couple of friends at the hotel last week for lunch. We had drinks in the bar while choosing our meals and our table in the dining room looked over a well-tended garden. We found the staff very friendly and, even though we sat talking over coffee, we didn't feel pressured to move. The meal was excellent. My friends had seafood linguini which contained plenty of fish in a creamy sauce. I had a beef and ale casserole which came with a light and tasty Stilton scone (wonderful for mopping up the gravy), little new potatoes, carrots, broccoli and ratatouille. My friends had tiramisu and meringue roulade respectively for dessert. Although I didn't try either there were plenty of satisfied sounds! When we finally called for the bill we were amazed at how reasonable it was. All in all a great experience all round.

Different specials every day, well priced and delicious. Staff excellent - really helpful and friendly.

The view from the Restaurant. The freshly cooked food. The tasty hot food. Very attentive staff. Nothing to dislike. Very comfortable.

A lovely hotel very relaxing atmosphere.... Food gorgeous well presented and very tasty..... Staff are brilliant, polite, attentive, but not in your face..... There is a real sense of ease to the running of this restaurant well done ladies and gents we will be back!!! :)

Excellent food all round especially the puddings. Lovely ambience in the dining room and superb views.

Savory cheesecake. What a great dish. I will be making this dish when I return to the US. We stayed for 3 nights, so we ate breakfast and dinner. The food was just great.

Fabulous home cooked food in a very comfortable setting. The portions were hearty and the variety was good. I had the goat's cheese frittata, friends had chicken, gammon, roast leg of lamb or fish pie. The food was piping hot and the vegetables were at no extra cost. Fabulouos roast potatoes won me vote! Puds were typically ladies who lunch varieties - brulee, roulade and ice creams. Will certainly return

Stayed in the hotel and had a reasonable meal of fish and chips for my wife and steak pie for myself.

Every year in January we have our late Christmas Lunch here and I can't praise it highly enough. Delicious, home cooked food, quiet unassuming service and a lovely view over the valley.

Good home cooked from a limited menu ,however it is all well presented,with helpful staff and you would not go hungry with good portions

Excellent food. We had evening meal on Friday 20th Dec., Breakfast and a large party Lunch on Saturday 21st with 51 invited guests. Everyone was thrilled with the service and food.

I chose this Hotel as a halfway point to meet my sister via a dog friendly hotel book. From my first enquiry the staff were very helpful and considerate of our requirements. Restaurant booking confirmed by email at my request. On arrival we were greeted and our dog welcomed. Coffee was immediately available and the Lunch Menu provided for a wide range of choice for all appetites. The quality of food and service were excellent. We were able to stay in the bar and lounge for the afternoon with tea available before we left - unfortunately we had eaten too much at lunch and were unable to avail ourselves of scones, cake and pastries!! A treat for next time as we will certainly visit again. So pleased we found this efficient, friendly and comfortable place to meet and look forward to our next visit.

The food we had at both lunch and two evening dinners was first class. Portions were of a good size and well presented, as well as tasting delicious.

Food was good. Well prepared. Plentiful. Staff attentive and helpful. Menu had good variety. Pleasant view across grounds.

Fantastic food, great local beer and great service, highly recommend. Hotel also very nice, spacious rooms and comfortable beds!

The food was fine but not even luke warm, possibly because served on cold plates. When complained was told that nobody else had (British reserve ?) However, did receive a generous reduction.

Excellent service, Good size portions. Nice homemade food. The only thing that let them down is that they didn't do hand cut chips which I think is a must for a A La Carte Menu.

delicious food and great amostphere and service. Good prices and the blue cheese cheesecake is just to die for

Excellent menu, really helpful staff as we wanted to eat in bar because of our dog, great beer and good wine list. Food lived up to expectations and very pleasing to have proper vegetables cooked to such a high standard

We stayed one night recently and upgraded to the 4 poster room - absolutely beautiful room, bathroom brand new and spacious, four poster bed - magnificent! We chose to dine in the retaurant on the evening...thought the menu read very well but sadly the food was disappointing and was overpriced for what it was. The restaraunt seemed very popular with the older generation so maybe it caters for that with a view of if it works don't change it but sadly we were disappointed. The wine list however was good and the poor meal did not spoil what was otherwise a lovely stay, staff were great, very helpful and friendly. I've rated excellent for special occasions and romance based on the hotel, not restaurant!

This is a terrific place to dine. The food is always good, with generous portions and is traditional English in style. Very wholesome. It is a family friendly place with lovely staff. I cannot vouch for the rooms, but I am told they are very clean and comfortable.

Been here twice with work and been lovely each time, good service, nice atmosphere, pretty gardens, definitely recommend :)

Superb food. Lots of it local. Big portions. Staff attentive and friendly. Good slection of both food an wine.

Lovely food, all freshly cooked, good choice on the menu, perfect for birthday celebrations with friends and family!

Went for Sunday lunch with family I have rated this restaurant as average but I believe the overall experience to be below average, but better than poor. The reception and restaurant areas are in desperate need of a refurbishment. The main restaurant is especially drab with old cane furniture, nicotine coloured walls and dusty artificial flowers which are the same colour as the walls and furnitureThe food was "all right" ~ the main complaint being that the beef was that awful bought-in thinly sliced beef. Some of our party only wanted 2 courses but unfortunately that wasn't an option which I think is very bad Wouldn't recommend / return to Sysonby Knoll Restaurant

We were staying at the hotel and ate both nights at the restaurant. It obviously isn't fine dining, but it is very nice and the food is fantastic. They also have this great system where you order at the bar where you enjoy a few drinks before dinner, and then seat you as the meal is ready. Really nice little restaurant and friendly staff, very homely fel to it.

forty of us were there for sunday lunchcould not fault the service foodwas great the staff were very nice and we will be back

This is my favourite restaurant and for the last few years we have also gone as a family for Christmas lunch - perfect. The food is home cooked from scratch with plenty of fresh vegetables and delicious desserts. The staff are friendly and efficient and the owners always welcoming. The location is beautiful by the River Eye and has good views of river and open fields.