Taylor's Fine Dining in Newark and Sherwood

Taylors services amazing food beautiful to look at and tasting even better. The service is just wonderful and I can’t recommend Taylor’s highly enough

Food was absolutely amazing and first class hospitality I would highly recommend this wonderful restaurant

Beautifully presented dishes full of flavour. Friendly staff, very chilled atmosphere, we will definitely visit again. We had the tasting menu and shared a wine pairing between two of us ,a fantastic selection of dishes ,flavours ,textures 5 out of 5 for sure

Taylor's was quite simply a joy from start to finish - and we didn't want it to end! Always fearful for service standards to slip with a group of eight people, we needn't have worried as the quietly professional staff were attentive and friendly throughout the meal. We had the tasting menu, with wine pairings, and each plate was cooked with the highest attention to detail and presented beautifully. Flavours and textures were sublime and each wine had been perfectly matched to the superb food. Ruth's wine knowledge was first class and Ellesha perfectly introduced each course to reflect the unpretentious but highly skilled cooking by the chefs - who we could see but hardly hear during the lunchtime service. It can only be a matter of time before Taylor's is awarded it's first Michelin star, although I can't see even that changing what is already a wonderful and memorable dining experience. Thanks guys!

Lovely setting. Staff very attentive and happy for you to take your time. The food was excellent. The lobster ravioli was very tasty. The pork was the best pork I’ve had in a lovely time. The dessert was nice but felt over complicated and a bit too much. Overall a great evening and I would highly recommend this little intimate restaurant.

Went for a birthday lunch today. Fantastic host. Fantastic food and wine. Well done guys 👌

Delighted to have treated my wife to a meal at Taylors. The food was absolutely excellent. We did the six course menu and were very impressed with every course, in particular the attention to detail of the food was terrific. The service was straightforward and professional, with the waitress providing a detailed explanation of each dish. It was welcome that she had previously tried each dish which no doubt aided her descriptions. Obviously the meals aren’t “cheap”, but in my view they represent excellent value for money given the quality of both the ingredients and presentation. Well done to the team for all their hard work that makes it possible. Hopefully locals will recognise this unique offering and support it when looking for a special treat or to mark a significant occasion.

Absolute fun. Tasty, informative, filling and such a wonderful experience. Thank you team Taylors

Went on a romantic lunch. Everything was perfect and well presented. We esp loved the freshly made pasta.

Enjoyed ourselves and good food. Quite a small place but that makes it a bit exclusive. Marked this down a star because the menu choices are a bit limited. What we chose was good, tasty and with unusual choices. Sounds strange, but it was absolutely fine and different, were the stones among the several different butter pats. We will return.

Wednesday dinner. 5 course tasting menu with matching wine pairing. Very generous portions, great culinary experience. Service was good but could be improved. Also worth noting, the restaurant has a lovely outside area and we took a glass of wine for a little pause between courses. Highly recommend.

Premises, staff, and welcome, all very good. Set menu looked promising, and started well; the canapes were small and perfect, accompanied by a glass of rosé champagne. Next the bread and flavoured butters, rather insipid, where was the seasoning? To the starters of prawn ravioli, just not good enough; dense prawn filling, not mousse, with no flavour, in a flavourless bisque, really disappointing. For the mains, things really improved with the halibut, fennel and mushrooms; contrasting but balanced, and full of flavour, excellent. Desserts and cheese were good, as were the petits fours. With a good bottle of sancerre, and a couple of brandies, the bill was where we thought it would be, but the overall quality of cooking wasn't there. If there was a 'good' option of 3.5 stars, then this was it, but certainly not 4, on this occasion, sorry.

Excellent presentation of food, all courses explained on how and what ingredients had been presented. A little high on prices, however if you are looking for something special, then this is a place to visit. I'm not sure why some dishes require carrying an additional supplement charge, although the main course steak we had was beutifully presented and cooked to perfection..

If you are looking for something a little special then I can wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant. The interior is minimalist in appearance but the food offering is superb. Sadly this was lunch and I was driving so I didn't get to try the wine. I'll be back. And, to top it all, the staff are lovely. I watched the chef preparing our food and was impressed with his skills. Cauliflower ice-cream, not sure? Try it, it was fantastic. This really is a hidden gem and I'm looking forward to my next visit.

Absolutely amazing food and a great culinary experience. Would recommend to anyone. The taste menu was first class..

Superb from the moment we came in. The food was marvelous, 12 courses and each one amazed.

Excellent. Saturday lunchtime so not many eating. Loved it.

I like to wait to visit somewhere a few times before leaving a review. I have dined here on multiple occasions now, each time the food has been exceptional. The environment is relaxed and it's very easy to spend hours at your table, with no sense of rush. Therr is a good wine menu and good selection of dishes on the frequently changing menu that caters for vegetarians too. Given the quality of food I feel the price is fair. I am already becoming a regular and planning my next visit.

One of the nicest meals I have had.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Celebrated my partners 50th birthday here with friends. 5 courses and paired wines, one vegetarian. The most lovely and special experience. Highly recommend and good value for money. I know people will say it’s expensive BUT honestly worth it for what you get included compared to other restaurants. Thank you 🙏

Nothing short of fantastic!! We had an absolutely amazing meal. Would highly recommend the tasting menu. Great wine, friendly service, couldn’t fault a thing.

The 10 course was delicious Definitely going for the Sunday lunch.

Quality and taste of food excellent, ambience not the best, quite bright lighting and draught from the door, maybe drawing the curtain on a cold winters night would be beneficial.

Excellent meal and surroundings. Blessed that this restaurant is nearby. Will go again and again and again. Thank you 🙏.

Cannot recommend Taylors more highly. Today six of us shared a fabulous 70th birthday fine dining experience and without doubt one of the most enjoyable meals we have had anywhere over many years. Do not hesitate try this restaurant as you will not be disappointed.

The taster menu was fantastic. This little restaurant in Newark is a gem and Newark is lucky to have it. The chef is an alchemist/artist and so it’s Michelin star from me 😁

This was our first visit and it certainly won’t be the last - the food was amazing - first class, lovely friendly staff too - thank you

This place knows food. Our meal last night was absolutely incredible. The king prawn ravioli is one of those dishes I’ll remember for years. Every dish to be fair was delicious as was the wine. All the team are friendly, professional and knowledgable. How this place is not recognised in the Michelin guide puzzles me. Price also a lot more palatable than its competitors in Nottingham. Can’t recommend this place enough

Beautiful food and service. Such a hidden gem in Nottinghamshire

Just phenomenal, they hosted our Wedding Breakfast for us and every guest was blown away. They couldn't have been more accommodating, easy to deal with and professional. We are so grateful.

We had a fantastic meal here just before Christmas for my birthday. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The food was just stunning. Perfect portions and beautifully displayed. This was Michelin level food but without the Michelin price tag. Just fantastic. Can’t wait to go again.

Fabulous food, attentive staff, absolutely loved this place

Pie night. Monday offer for a pie and mash. With a little starter and a small sweet for after. Not something you’d expect to get at this restaurant but absolutely wonderful. Absolutely amazing value for money. Also didn’t try to up sell with expensive drinks.

The best fine dining restaurant in the area by far.. better than st Bains

Celebration of Game Menu. An amazing range of game, cooked to perfection and served by wonderful waiting staff with a full description of each course. 7 game taster courses including pie, pate, duck croquettes, pheasant risotto, crusted pigeon breast, partridge ravioli and venison wellington, all served with fabulous sauces. We missed out the optional cheese course and then enjoyed an amazing Gin and raspberry granita followed by Tarre Tatin with cinnamon ice cream. And then..petit four and coffee. Every single plate on our table of four went back empty and every single morsel enjoyed! 2 of the party had the wine pairing, which again was served with a full description and the reason it was served with a particular course. A perfect meal in beautiful restaurant. Many thanks ks to the entire team.

Chef restaurant the best in town!

Beautiful food !! Best in newark !! Very special experience

Food, service, ambiance were all absolutely on point. Fantastic from the beginning to the end. We chose to put together a meal of small plates and sides based on what we might like and everything was delicious. Great advice on wine selection and the service was attentive without being overbearing. A great dining experience all around.

Yet another great dining experience at Taylor’. We had a 3 course meal with extra starters, and wine pairing menu. Food was excellent at Michelin star level. Wine pairing very good with a spectacular 2004 Gran Reserva Rioja although it should have been served at lower temperature. Excellent value for money experience with great service. Highly recommended. Thank you Taylor’s for another memorable experience!

A welcome addition to the Sunday lunch scene around Newark. Taylors on Castlegate are now doing an excellent Sunday lunch. The weekend before last the food was fabulous, the right mix between a "chefy and traditional Sunday roast" with a generous portion of beef and great gravy. Slight hiccup hence only 4 stars with wine dregs being poured but dealt with generously and professionally, so left a cash tip. Look forward to giving a full 5 star review in the future.

One word for this restaurant. Superb. Probably the best meal I have ever eaten. Staff great . Food just sublime

I was trying to find somewhere to book for my brother's 50th and came across Taylor's. Straight away it appealed! We are a family of foodies, in particular my brother, so was an easy decision to book it. All my enquiries prior to the day were dealt with beautifully As soon as we pulled up outside my brother was excited about the meal! We were a party of 6 and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience from start to finish. We had the tasting menu and most did the wine pairing. Service and presentation cannot be faulted Any dietary requirements were catered for without issue We never felt rushed for the duration of our visit The staff even booked our return taxis for us as the company we rang couldn't accommodate us I would love to return again

Loved every course of the tasting menu, but the steak course really stood out for me, absolutely delicious.

Have eaten here three times now and fantastic each time, definitely some of the best food you will ever have with well paired wine. Likewise service has always been great. I'd go every week if I could.

Expensive but value! Unbelievable to find this quality in Newark and I am ' born and bred' Generally I am not a fan of Taster menus but this is the best I have had.

Terrible ! Service - the waiter didn’t listen or write down what I ordered - medium to well no garlic butter steak plz - medium topped with garlic ! Starter - prawn cocktail ? Small egg cup sized dish with 3-4 uncooked prawn bits / tail bits - £6.00 each ! Bread - 3 very small pieces of white bread between us when asked for the brown! Empty glasses most of the time had to ask for more . They did take money off the bill . Vote with our feet - never again !

Amazing experience. Having visited a local Michelin star restaurant, the food at Taylor's was on par, but with a more relaxed environment. The fig liqueur and extra cheese course were a fantastic addition!

From the moment we arrived we knew we were going to have an excellent evening here. We were seated in the potting shed which was quirky and comfortable. The food was incredible and the service first class. We have eaten in some fabulous restaurants and this is up there with the best. The food just kept coming and the flavours were sensational. Couldn’t quite squeeze the cheese in which was a shame. Thank you for a wonderful evening

The best fine dining experience!! We had the most AMAZING evening with the most delicious food! Beautiful presentation. Cosy and relaxing atmosphere. Service was excellent by attentive and knowledgeable staff. Can’t wait to return!!

An outstanding experience, from a highly talented and passionate team.The foodcwas sublime. We visited during a local folk festival and were so glad we did. This restaurant should be widely lauded and sought out.The food, atmosphere and service are a joy! I'd council anyone to experience this jewel in Newark, in what, must still be difficult business times. Best wishes

Delicious food, great service. We love to eat here and enjoy the seasonal produce and what is done with it. It's one of my favourite places to eat locally.

I love everything about Taylor’s: from the inventive & beautifully present menu to the staff, ambience, drinks….. Recommended unreservedly.

Booked Sunday lunch here for my husband’s birthday and I have to say we were very impressed by both the quality of the food as well as value for money. The complimentary soup in a cup and breads were most welcome and the beef was...

Tasting menu dinner with family, the staff were lovely. Some of the dishes were quite unusual, some were very tasty, some I couldn't brave (octopus). It was a really good experience, although I probably wouldn't try it again. Taylors also offer a three-course meal option...

Fabulous experience, amazing food and a super atmosphere. Really enjoyed it. So well presented and the staff were superb, thank you

Wow! We had the most fantastic evening. The menu really is incredible and brilliant value for food that really is very special. Service was excellent by attentive, kind, knowledgeable staff and a great wine list.

We had a truly excellent lunch having selected the taster menu with some lovely wines to compliment the meal. The staff were very knowledgeable about the food and wines. Art on a plate, with all courses tasting as good as they looked. We will definitely go back.

Had an evening meal there and every bite was delicious....the staff were friendly and good fun with great knowledge of both wine and food

Excellent surprise for my fiancée today for lunch , we were NOT disappointed and will find another excuse to revisit ! Really lush !!

Second visit to this wonderful place, this time to celebrate a friends birthday. The tasting menu with accompanying wines is a special treat. All courses were packed full of taste, my own personal highlight was the crab - the clarified butter apple, filled with a...

Phenomenal - As a frequent fine diner, I had underestimated this place.. It was simply beautiful from start to finish. 3 of us visiting and we had an 8 course taster menu. Every dish had something unique, from horseradish ice cream to cucumber sorbet and...

Despite living less than 10 miles from this restaurant we had never heard of it until a couple of months ago. We couldn't imagine that a fine dining restaurant with consistently excellent reviews would be based in our area as in the past we have...

Fabulous Sunday lunch! My only feedback is to improve a little on the service as we waited some time for a few things and the wine we selected was not available but other than that a lovely Sunday lunch all round. Thanks to the chefs for another lovely meal!

Have been visiting virtually since it opened and have enjoyed nearly all our visits at Taylors this Burns Supper evening left us a bit meh. It’s clear now that the cellar and garden room are operating the kitchen just can’t cope. Burns night and the...

Without doubt, every time we visit this is incredible. Tonight was as usual, on point, perfect, Fab! Dean, Steve, Alesha, Ruth et Al all amazing. The food beyond compare, the atmosphere was brill and in essence the evening was second to none. As usual the...

A real fine dining experience. The food was exquisite and each course looked beautiful too. The server and the head chef came to the table, providing information about the dish, all of which looked stunning and prepared with so much care. We never felt rushed and the pace at which each meal arrived to the table was just right. The perfect romantic meal for my husband's birthday.

This is the most exciting restaurant we have ever been to. We took our great friends, who were both celebrating big birthdays, and they loved it too. In fact we haven't stopped talking about our culinary experience - amazing! Thank you so very much.

Have been coming here for several years every three months. Never been disappointed. The food and service is exceptional. It is an undiscovered gem.

Booked in for Sunday lunch it has to be one of the if not the best meals I’ve ever eaten,watching Steve and Rhys cook prepare and plate the food was nothing short of sensational,all I can say is pick up the phone get booked in!!

Excellent Fine Dining Experience, Reasonably Priced, Amazing Food and Wonderful Service - Highly Recommend Compared to other Fine Dining Experiences in the area this blows them out the park in terms of quality food for very reasonable cost

We visited Taylor’s with my family who were over from Australia. It was our first visit to this fine dining restaurant and something we like to do. Taylor’s did not disappoint. It was divine. What amazing talent hidden away in Newark. Well worth a visit....

Picked here not knowing it was just a tasting meal (should of researched more) but what an amazing experience, food was spectacular, thought oh that's not much but then it was course after course! And oh my days the way they cook all these different...

Amazing taster menu, presented to the highest standards. The delicious food resembles Michelin star quality. The chef excelled and the waiting staff was very knowledgeable. An overall fantastic experience 👏

What a wonderful experience, every course of the tasting menu was superb , so carefully thought out and beautifully presented… quality seasonal food , and professional but friendly and knowledgeable service. Very difficult to pick a favourite , but the crab , venison and bread...

This really is a fine dining restaurant. Every course was first rate. Very good value for a restaurant of this quality- and the wine pairing is excellent value too. Wish we’d chosen it!

What an amazing dining experience. We went to Taylor’s for our 40th wedding anniversary and were blown away by the quality and finesse of the food and the attentive and informative service from the waiting staff. We’ve been here before and are so pleased that...

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal last Saturday. The tasting menu was superb. Our first visit but definitely not the last

As a lover of food and with cause to celebrate, Taylor’s turned out to be a perfect choice. I was not aware that a restaurant of this quality existed in Newark - we have only experienced this kind of dining experience in London and major...

Had a wonderful time - the food was delicious. Was impressed with the wine flight - some unusual wines included but they were all fantastic and complemented the food perfectly. The wine flight was also good value for the amount of wine you get! All...

This is a restaurant that is firing on all cylinders. The Tasting Menu is well thought out and has some beautiful dishes. We particularly enjoyed being able to talk to the chefs who were preparing the different courses, who were rightly proud of their work....

So nice to have a real fine dining restaurant back in Newark. The food is exquisite every time we dine at Taylor's. Its always new, modern, fresh and exciting to eat here! Can't wait to come back. 10/10 incredible.

What a fabulous restaurant. The tasting menu is sublime. We chose to have the wine flight which was superb. I am so looking forward to returning.

Quite simply we had the perfect meal. This is for people that enjoy fine dining and beautifully creative and exciting food. We thought the menu was great. A few things I wouldn’t normally order but have to try and be open minded. The menu is...

Our first time at Taylor's. Very nice and tasty food - favourite for me was the crab and cod courses. To have such a good restaurant on our doorstep is a wonderful thing. Friendly staff who gave good service. We will be back.

It's all been said in other reviews. It's great to have a restaurant of this quality in Newark. Delicious food ideally complemented by wines from the excellent neighbouting Ann et Vin wine shop.

With a very special birthday to celebrate (my 60th) we were looking for a local restaurant with a taster menu that opens on Wednesday evenings. The reviews looked good, and now we know why. Delicious food and wine with excellent service.

Absolutely stunning meal - what a gem this place is! Loved the relaxed yet attentive service and the positive atmosphere between the staff. Knocks the socks off many other ‘fine dining’ establishments.

Excellent food and overall experience. They adjusted the menu to my dietary requirements and I loved the entire taster menu. Very creative and innovative! The white chocolate with cucumber (apologies if not quoted correctly) was AMAZING! All the staff were very attentive, friendly and knowledge. I highly recommend it and I will definitely go back. Thank you.

Staff and experience were spot on, absolutely fantastic. Unfortunately some other guests lied about their issues rather than raise them with us and hopefully one day they'll get what's coming to them and their superior attitude will finally be found out, but I doubt it as they seem to think they're superior, but are in fact helmets.

Visited on a Saturday evening. Service was brilliant and the food was outstanding. We had 10 courses and each one was well thought out, and presented beautifully. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about what they were serving , including drinks. We sat at one...

Absolutely Superb dining experience Saturday evening 23rd April 2022. Everything was perfect, Food, atmosphere and staff so good. Would highly recommend to anyone and we will be back soon Matthew Arnold

A faultless dining experience. Each course (there were nine of them, could have been ten if we’d had the cheese) was elegantly presented and explained by knowledgeable waiting-on staff. The wines were excellent. We had a table close to the pass and could see the...

Stunning Tasting Menu at the Best Restaurant in Newark Wow! This was a real lunch time treat. This is real Fine Dining😋 From the start with the Bread Platter you know it's going to be something special. Followed by the Lobster with fresh Squid ink pasta. Not going to list it all as there is a pic of the menu for you to drool over.😃 The star of the show was the Rump Steak with Ox Tail, Parsnip and Beetroot. At the end of the meal you get Petit Fours with tea included. We feel at £60 for a tasting menu as good as this it's great value. The service and food was outstanding. We Sat on one of their Chef's table so you can see all the dishes being created. They also have a lovely cosy cellar area ideal for private dining. How is this restaurant not listed in the michelin guide ? Review helpful please like 👍 follow

Impressive dining experience. Food, service and wine pairings were all exceptional. This meal was a delight and I had the pleasure to see into the kitchen watching the magic unfold.

Fantastic Dining Experience! First time here tried the Evening menu, absolute explosion of flavours on the pallet. There wasn't a single thing we didn't like, exceptional culinary skills going on in this restaurant. The service is very very good, the atmosphere is just right, but the food Blow's your socks off its like going to a Michelin star restaurant. At £70 per head you'll probably think it's steep but it's worth every penny and it is deceiving aswell! It will fill you up. We will be returning probably once a month to see what other menus they produce. Well done to all staff at Taylor's you've done an amazing job! Whatever catering team you have please keep them! They are bloody amazing.

A super lunch at Taylors. Staff were charming and the food was fabulous. Can't wait to come back!

Another wonderful meal. This place deserves a Michelin star. The standard is higher than many Michelin starred restaurants we have dined at. Perfectly cooked high quality ingredients. An absolute delight.

We called in by chance (not necessarily the right thing to do with a fine dining restaurant!) however after the initial shock of our walk in, the chefs and the waiter were very accommodating, helpful and friendly. The food was something else!!! Each course was...

Another first class dining experience from Steve and staff. Menu best ever, staff so knowledgeable , friendly and such a great place to eat. Best restaurant in East Midlands

Lovely food. Good wine pairing. Good service as you would expect.