The Dining Room at Whatley Manor in Wiltshire

Tried the spa facility earlier this year so fancied another trip for same plus Michelin Dinner and overnight stay. So glad we did. The tasting menu was outstanding and delivered the WOW I'm sure all serious fine dining folk want to have when paying decent money. Such quality in flavours . Generous portions. Good ingredients. On top of that service was friendly, perfectly timed and we never felt rushed. A nice bonus to start off was a few Amuse Bouche in front of the kitchen staff hard at work . Wonderful to see the precision and team work. Then to wrap up at 1am in the bar over a G&T, we were so pleased to have an appearance from Ricki Weston himself. I wanted to compliment him on a brilliant meal. This really is worthy of being 2 Michelin Stars in our opinion.

Really lovely evening and amazing food. Staff were really attentive, well informed, friendly and extremely accommodating. Was really interesting to have one of the courses in the kitchen to see them in the real environment Food was tasty and brilliantly presented We had the pairing wines and when we weren’t keen on one of them we we’re offered alternatives without any issue. Twice on one occasion. So good and amendable. Doesn’t happen in some restaurants Not cheap but was really enjoyable

We visited the Dinning Room to experience their vast tasting menu and must say what an experience. It was great to meet and chat with head chef Ricki Weston to to observe his very calm and coordinated kitchen in operation. All 12 or so courses were exquisite and the presentation and service of them was all a 'theatre'. The only slight downside was the expensive cost of the the 'pre drinks' £19 for a gin and tonic !. All the staff were extremely courteous, knowledgeable and made the evening complete. For a Special Occassion we can't rate this place highly enough and would certainly recommend it for couples looking for that Michelin Star dinning experience.

We enjoyed dinner in the Dining room over the Easter break as part of a weekend stay at the hotel. The food and service were great. The restaurant was very quiet with only a handful of covers all evening and a large portion of the room sectioned off and empty.

We went to The Dining Room for my birthday last week. Off the scale brilliant. Food to die for. We don’t have enough words for how good it was. The only way I can describe it adequately is to say it is pure artistry, skill and passion playing out on every plate and in every mouthful. Kudos to Ricki and the whole team for what you have created and the experience you give your diners. It’s extraordinary. We’re not gourmets but we celebrate wonderful food when we experience it, and The Dining Room is among the very best there is. The service is exceptional - like everything at Whatley, it’s top quality while warm and welcoming. They make everyone feel special and you relax instantly. And that can’t be said of all restaurants of this quality - they really do put the diner, and your enjoyment of the food (and excellent wine list) at the heart of it. For anyone who enjoys fine dining in beautiful surroundings and exceptional service, we’d always recommend The Dining Room and Whatley Manor. We would also add that given the quality of the whole experience, and knowing how costs have increased massively in this industry in the past year or so, we felt the price was well worth it and appropriate. Enough from us - it’s a special place.

Having lost their second star, the Dining Room's prices singularly fail to reflect this demotion. At £175pp this equates with some of the finest restaurants in the land, but the anticipated quality and finesse is distinctly lacking. Having dined in all but one of the 3 star restaurants in the UK I do feel this judgement of quality and value to be fair and analytical. The Dining Room's proclamation of a "7 course tasting menu" is misleading as the various little extras that one normally receives gratis on a 5 course menu - canapes, amuse-bouches, petits fours - are (perhaps cynically?) included here as actual named courses. Ignoring subjective personal taste, of the seven "courses" three were truly delightful and faultless - brilliantly conceived, prepared and presented. The remainder ranged from pretty bland and unremarkable to incompetently ill-balanced and with poorly matched component flavours. The brief trip to the kitchen for the first "course" (most would call canapes) is a little gimmicky, but possibly interesting for those unfamiliar with the workings of a Michelin Star establishment. On the plus side: - The wine list is comprehensive and sensibly priced with availability to suit most pockets. - Service throughout is, from the moment of arrival, as one should expect at this level, attentive, courteous, efficient and professional. - The ambience and quality "feel" of the place are elegant and prestigious. However for those not staying overnight, having received the bill for the meal itself one is left feeling that one has paid heavily towards the excellent hotel and grounds (reviewed separately) rather than the just the meal. In summary the restaurant itself is overpriced by at least 25% and seems to have forgotten it is no longer a two star establishment.

We had a fantastic meal in the Dining Room to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The front of house staff and kitchen team were friendly and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our kitchen experience, watching the chefs perfect the dishes and meeting the head chef was a real pleasure. Each course we had was so flavoursome and beautifully presented - like art on a plate! The Dining Room deserves its one Michelin Star and we are sure it will achieve 2 stars in the future. Thank you to everyone for making our special occasion so memorable.

I wasn’t going to make this review as I genuinely enjoyed my stay at the hotel but I thought people need to be made aware of how poor the food in the restaurant is. Restaurant aside, the hotel and its grounds are beautiful and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are large and the rates per night are agreeable for the product you get. However, what is not acceptable is the food being served in the dining room, I’m not exactly sure what Michelin were thinking as this restaurant utterly discredits the guide. I’m increasingly losing faith in the UK guide as the inspectors evidently don’t know what they’re talking about anymore. First of all the cost of the tasting menu is comical. A one Michelin starred restaurant charging three star prices is a joke and considering how bad the food being served is, this is quite frankly out of order. £175 is similar to what you’d pay at Clare Smyth, Claude Bosi or Hélène Darroze, which are some of the best restaurants in the country and closest to what you’d encounter in France. Here there’s no real luxury ingredients and the execution of the dishes are just poor and flavours badly judged. Everything was forgettable, minuscule in portion, a series of amuse bouche than meal. Someone in my party was served some kind of vegetable, which was grilled and this was the restaurant’s excuse for a vegetarian menu, as if this is what vegetarians eat. This restaurant is not vegetarian friendly whatsoever, you will be totally disregarded. The “highlight” of the meal was some awful chocolate desert served with what tasted like vinegar and a chocolate dusted twig of some kind of herb. I had to pick the herb out of my mouth as this was akin to chewing on a branch from a tree. Disgusting to say the least. The canapés in the kitchen, for me, was just utterly pretentious and try hard. Standing there watching the kitchen team hard at work while we wait to be served was just awkward. The dining room was very small and the décor was like stepping back in time to an early 2000s living room… not stylish at all and not in keeping with the rest of the hotel. Interior designer is blind or retired long ago. The staff were attentive and friendly enough, though the pace of the meal was a joke, however, yet again, this was down to the kitchen. It seemed like forever to be served tiny underwhelming dishes and towards the end of the meal I was getting quite frustrated and wanted to leave and retire back to my room. When the meal did end and we had coffee, we weren’t even served petit fours for £175… thank the lord in heaven for the bread is all I can say. On another note, when we were served breakfast the next day, the joke continued. For some reason we were given half a mushroom and half a black pudding… the tiny portions are even applied to breakfast in the morning. The vegetarian breakfast also had half a mushroom despite having less items on the plate. This for me was just downright offensive and a real lack of attention to detail. Whatley Manor is a very beautiful hotel with lovely grounds and nice staff, however its restaurant or kitchen as a whole is a serious cause for concern and really ruins the whole experience and stops the hotel from being a truly top class establishment. The restaurant is holding the hotel back and personally I think Michelin need to come back and make a review with a clear head. This review would’ve been a 1/5 if it wasn’t for the staff who actually earned their service charge for being attentive and professional. Cannot recommend this restaurant at all until something is done about the kitchen. What a shame, what a waste…

Wonderful family wedding yesterday. Food, service etc was first class. Staff attentive and friendly.

The Most well balanced tasting meu that we have ever come across and we regularly dine at Michelin restaurants. The quality of the food , the innovation in the presentations were superb. You also have an opportunity to meet the chef and his team The wine List was comprehensive and both the quality of the wines and the service matched the food. A great all around experience and highly recommended.

Stunning hotel, friendly and efficient staff, world class food. Each dish was well balanced, clean and punching with flavour highlights of the meal included the morel custard, langoustine tart, halibut and plum dessert. Wine pairing was good but only negative was 3 of the 7 glasses are dessert wines but that’s preference as I find them too much.

What a place the most stunning grounds to walk around first of all and the most beautiful manor, The food is well worthy of the star, the most amazing experience i have ever encountered and one i hope to repeat, Every little detail has been executed to the max, well done Whatley

It was with a degree of trepidation, mixed with anticipation that I approached our visit to Whately Manor . Hearing there was a new chef I was worried the food would be a disappointment . It was absolutely not the case .From the first dish celebrating the humble beetroot and parsnip , through a range of delightful small bites , onto a lamb dish with a sauce so good (I was forced to use a small remaining piece of bread to mop it up ) , to the most delightful deserts it was delicious . The flavours both delicate and packing a punch were fresh , original and very British and whilst enjoying an eclectic range of food and flavours I loved the apparent simplicity of complex dishes. I wish the team success and have to say the service was fantastic .

The food here definitely deserves its Michelin Stars, the tastes are superb. Accompany it with the wine flight for the very best of experiences.

This is a top class experience. Starting off with. drink in the lovely cozy yet large lounge, you read the tasting menu which like many top class restaurants is the only menu on offer. Allergies and preferences dealt with the food starts with lovely canapes and charcuterie from the local farm. The experience continues with a visit to the kitchen where we received a very nice welcome from the Head Chef Ricki Weston, an obvious asset to the kitchen, and also three more small dishes. Here begins the realisation of the eastern influences in the dishes. Then through to the nice dining room, with three separate rooms. Our only negative was we thought it was a bit bright and a dimmer would help. Each dish was lovely, clam with trout roe, lovely sourdough, chorizo risotto excellent as were the tortellini and the lobster. I was getting a little full as the beef was delivered but my partner cleaned the plate. Then onto desserts that there is always room for, each of them excellent. Service was both good and friendly, just as we like it. This is a top class place with a top class tasting menu from a top class kitchen

Quite simply sensational! The journey you are taken on with the flavours are exceptional with every dish so cleverly thought out. What a great touch spending time in the kitchen watching Niall and his team in full flow and this just added an extra dimension...

I'm not going to describe the dishes because part of the fun of a tasting menu is finding things out as you go along. Let me say, we've done a few tasting menus and this was one of the most inventive. The asian fusion flavours...

Everything about dining here is exceptional from the initial welcome right through the whole evening. Starting with charcuterie from the hotel's own beef cows while you have a drink in the lounge, you are then taken through to the kitchen where you get to meet...

We were dead excited about our meal at Whatley Manor, and the food did not let us down. The atmosphere in the bar beforehand, as well as in the dining room itself was great. The gin selection is great. The food was exceptional. From the...

It was a privilege to eat here after waiting several months. As one would expect, there are clearly high standards and ample skill in the cooking and presentation of the dishes. I also appreciated the specific pescatarian dishes added to the tasting menu. A couple...

Super to be able to dine here once again. Excellent dishes, beautifully presented with first class and unobtrusive service. Thank you!

We had the 7 course menu with snacks, petit fours and matching wines. The food was very nice with a wide range of intriguing ingredients and flavours. The service was very good, efficient, professional and knowledgable. The meal was a nice experience.

Beautiful grounds and building, as you drive in. Was not sure what to expect with Covid measures in place but was delighted that we were led into the drawing room for pre-drinks. Sat in front of a roaring fire, in a beautiful room full of...

When I booked I told the restaurant that it was my husband's birthday but they didn't do anything special to mark the event which I thought was a bit disappointing. The food was excellent, with the accent on Asian flavours which we adore, so that...

We ate here on the first 2 nights of the curfew so our bookings were brought forward by 1.5 hours so that we could still have relaxing meals & meet the 10 pm deadline & what fantastic meals they were. I just loved the well...

Not sure how many times we have been to the Dining Room, but this experience was a good as all the others! Fantastic and imaginative food. Our daughter’s first experience of a tasting menu - she ate all of it.

Returned once more for dinner - enjoyed the tasting menu and everything was first class, with interesting flavours and ingredients to taste. Without exception, all courses were superb. Team is very welcoming, helpful and unobtrusive. An absolute delight to dine in the restaurant and the...

Enjoyed a taster menu, all courses were a delight, many interesting combination of flavours, a real treat.

I had a wonderful birthday celebration meal eating with the Great Britsh Menu menu. We got stuck in accident traffic for an hour and the restaurant understood completely. I would love to come again soon

£130 may seem steep to some but in my opinion the food served here is worth every penny. Every course was excellent in it's own way so to pick a favourite is very difficult. However, I will name two - the Risotto with Chorizo and...

My wife and I ate our first post-lockdown meal out here in July 2020. It's an expensive restaurant, but the food is fabulous, and on this occasion the menu was the award-winning menu by Niall Keating which won the 2020 Great British Menu TV series. Distancing (of tables, staff, etc.) and post-COVID hygiene were taken very seriously, and we felt safe. Service was excellent, and the whole experience was a memorable day out, since the gardens at the Manor are beautiful.

The overall management of the afternoon was excellent and attentive, the food was of a very high standard with an exceptional array of flavours, the Mushroom Custard and the Oatcake were the highlights, the signature course of the Lobster Tortellini was spoiled by an extremely salted bisque, which we didn't mention at the time, but all thought the same at the end of that course.

We had dinner at the Dining Room at Whatley Manor and it was stunning. The tasting menu is superb and all the dishes are executed perfectly. Definitely worth the 2 michelin stars. The service was also excellent and very friendly. Highly recommended

Wonderful food . Bril . Only down side was the gluten free bread not the best. But they looked after me.

The Great British Menu is amazing. Niall Keating is so talented - a huge thank you to him and all the staff at Whatley Manor for making our lunch a truly special occasion. It was so good to be out and we all felt safe. The food was exceptional - our favourite was the mushroom custard "Farmer Maggot's mushrooms" - don't be put off by the name of the dish, it was delicious. The staffordshire oatcake was such a surprise and I loved it! We have had the pleasure of eating, staying at Whatley many times over the years and it never fails to disappoint. The drive up to the hotel, the grounds, the staff, the atmosphere and setting make it a truly special occasion. We will be returning.

We thought dinner at Whatley would be a lovely treat for 4 of us - and it was wonderful! The setting, the gardens, the menu... and then the winefrom Uruguay - all fantastic! A special mention to the staff. Wearing masks is hard but they were all so friendly and professional - well done all of you! We would absolutely recommend the Dining Room for a really special evening.

I can see we weren't the only couple at Whatley Manor this weekend who were celebrating our wedding anniversary, as well as our first night out since lock down began. Our evening was totally relaxing and enjoyable because the restaurant had taken all the appropriate actions necessary to keep both staff and guests safe, without giving up anything in terms of atmosphere or overall elegance. The service was excellent and everyone seemed genuinely pleased to be back at work. The tasting menu was exceptional; I think our favourites were the turbot with yuzukosho, the risotto and the black tortellini. The wine pairings were perfect; we especially liked the 'Mourvedre Ancient Vines' with the grilled wagyu. It was a memorable anniversary dinner and a delight to be out and about.

We celebrated the end of lock down and our wedding anniversary on 4th July with a fabulous meal at Whatley Manor. We were so excited to be out and I think the staff were equally excited to be up and running again. The food and service were excellent. The wines which were recommended were brilliant. The hotel was completely ‘Covid secure’, all appropriate measures were in place but as unobtrusive as possible. It didn’t mar the experience in any way.

We had booked this birthday celebration meal many months ago and were delighted our reservation fell on the day the restaurant reopened. The meal was delicious, with lots of new and interesting flavours and combinations. Each course was absolutely beautifully presented. The service was seamless and it was clear that this attention to detail extended to the necessary new measures for ensuring customer safety.

Well you can't do better than this for your first restaurant meal since lockdown. The staff were very friendly and so pleased to be working again. The meal was sublime from start to finish. Notable for me was the charcuterie, home grown, the sour dough bread and ribbons of butter. I know, but it was so good. The main menu was Japanese inspired. My favourite was the turbot , yuzukosho, black truffle and caviar, My husband loved the Wagyu beef and salads. All in all a momentous occasion. Thanks to Ricki and all staff for making our evening so outstanding.

Had the pleasure being one of the first enjoying the tasting menue after lockdown. All 4 of us were eager to again enjoy the freedom, and then we had to celebrate by trying out the Dining room at Whatley Manor. The menu with the wine flight gave us a journey were our tastes were fully satisfied, teasing throught spicy content during the first courses to the briliant Trubot and excellent Wagyu, both made to full satisfaction. Would also like to especially mention the 1997 Croft Port, magnificant !

Whatley Manors Fine Dining 2 Michelin star restaurant.... The Dining Room was our chosen venue for our birthday celebration. Niall Keating, Executive Chef at The Dining Room with his wonderful team gave us the most magnificent evening. A wonderful culinary journey of artistry and taste. Every course was presented with such beauty and the skill involved was so evident. It exceeds expectations in every way!! The ingredients were seconded to none and each course thoroughly delicious. I can’t wait to revisit. They are clearly at the top of their game and you can see why they have earned 2 Michelin Stars. A huge Thank you for the team of chefs who produce a locally sourced Fine Dining Tastjng Menu, to the highest standard. The service staff were impeccable.

Compliments to the chef, Niall Keating and his team. It was definitely a step up from the one Michelin star restaurants we have been to. Cannot find fault in the 11 course lunch at the chef’s kitchen. It was great to see how our food was being prepared. The team, sous chef, pastry chef, etc. answered all our questions. They were very friendly and down to earth. The kitchen was well organised. The Service was excellent. The ambience and atmosphere at the manor definitely contributed to a wonderful visit. It would have been nice if they had done something special for my birthday which I usually have at all the Michelin star restaurants we had eaten at. That would have been the icing on the cake for me!Will definitely return, though.

We ate there at end-November. The food was lovely, however service was not par with a Michelin starred restaurant, in fact it was very poor for any restaurant... We were served wine that we did not order and ended up paying more for it.We wanted to have matching wines with our dinner. In their menu, there are 3 tiers of matching wines. We ordered the cheapest option (Journey), however after dinner, when we received the bill, were told that we had been served the most expensive option (Prestige). In a Michelin starred restaurant, there should not be any mix-up in the order. This is very very bad itself, however this is not the only thing...Their menu does not have the list of wines for each matching wine option. And they never give you the list as a print-out during dinner (in fact I had to ask them to email the list to me so that I know what we drank that day). Therefore we could not notice that we were not being served our order but there was a mix-up and we were being served Prestige — that is until we saw the final bill. The Sommelier brought all the wines in glasses, i.e. the wine was already poured into glasses when he brought them to our table and we did not see any single wine bottle. This must be the first time that I have experienced anything like this (that unfortunately includes our local pub). Normally all the other Sommeliers show people the bottle when they explain/talk about the wine. Normally they also pour the wine at the table.I find it very sad that we apparently drank £210 worth of Prestige wines (per person), including, according to the menu “one or two truly iconic wines”, but yet have not seen the bottle of any single one of them. This was so disappointing... I did not want to eat pigeon, so it was changed to fish. So the matching wine was changed too.. We were told that my husband who ate pigeon had Sassicaia, while my matching wine was a Californian Chardonnay. According to the wine menu published on Whatley Manor’s website, the cheapest Sassicaia was £400, while the most expensive Californian Chardonnay was £185. And I do not think that what I had was the most expensive one... Yet when we received the bill, we were both charged £210... This was so unprofessional. Why am I supposed to pay the same amount for a cheaper wine?When we told these to the restaurant manager/supervisor, he changed the bill to one Prestige wine flight (£210) and one Journey (£75). So, we still paid £135 more compared to what we had ordered (two Journeys), did not see the list of wines, did not see any single wine bottle, none of them was poured at our table... This is not what I am expecting in a restaurant. There are much better and more professional restaurants at that price level. This one was definitely not worth it.

Almuerzo reservado para 2 personas. Nos sentamos en la cocina y pudimos pasear por la cocina mirando y charlando con los chefs mientras preparaban nuestro almuerzo de 5 platos. Es genial ver a tantos cocineros jóvenes y entusiastas entrando por la cocina que fueron muy amables y conocedores.La comida consistió en algunos platos de pescado, un delicioso risotto, paloma y un postre de chocolate. El sumiller del vino eligió proveedores con algunas sorpresas entre ellos, que complementaron nuestra comida.Niall, el chef ejecutivo también estaba en la cocina y comprobó que estábamos disfrutando de nuestra comida y pasamos un tiempo con nosotros.Experiencia muy agradable con una deliciosa comida.

The tasting menu experience was truly amazing - better than other Michelin Star experiences enjoyed in the past! Perhaps best of all was the opportunity to venture into the kitchen and to see the chefs at work and to speak with them should you wish to do so. Not only was the food amazing but the level of service was second to none.

Visited for dinner for a special occasion. Warm and friendly welcome, explaining 11 course tasting menu, what will happen and taking into account an allergy, without drawing attention to it. After one course served in the lounge, we were taken to the kitchen for the next three courses, served by the chefs who were very willing to talk about the food they had prepared, as was the head chef. Quite an experience, seeing a calm and very efficient brigade in the kitchen. We then had the remaining courses in the dining room. Each dish was exceptional, beautifully prepared and really delicious, as befits a restaurant with 2 Michelin stars. Quality of the food was simply first class. The team were attentive but unobtrusive throughout, explaining each dish as it arrived. Value for money was excellent, pleasantly surprised by the bill, especially when considering the cost of other 2 star restaurants. A memorable experience, thank you!

La comida era increíble, exactamente lo que esperarías de un restaurante que recientemente recibió su segunda estrella Michelin.El servicio fue muy cálido y agradable, e incluso la oportunidad de ir a la cocina y hablar con los chefs, lo cual fue genial.¡Gracias!

Food excellent. Service impeccable. We had a wonderful evening I do t know what else to add other than I would totally recommend it but it’s not cheap.

Desde el momento en que entramos por las grandes puertas delanteras, cuando se abrieron, ¡estábamos bajo su hechizo! ¡La iluminación exterior y, como nos llevaron al salón, era hermosa y realmente preparó la escena para nosotros!¡Después de sentarnos tuvimos la suerte de conocer a Sue, el gerente general y el mago jefe a cargo de todo lo que encuestamos! ¡Era obvio por nuestra conversación que tenía mucha pasión y orgullo en Whatley Manor y creo que definitivamente estaba justificada!¡Sin embargo, nuestro viaje al comedor no fue como cualquier otro! Después del delicioso buche de zanahoria y también de algunos de los embutidos de carne más carnosos que he disfrutado, nos llevaron a la cocina a comer algo más. Pudimos ver a los chefs trabajando arduamente, pero también a Niall Keating, el nuevo chef de 2 estrellas Michelin, trabajando arduamente preparando los platos que estábamos a punto de experimentar. He estado en algunos restaurantes con estrellas Michelin, pero este fue un buen punto medio entre la mesa del chef y la intimidad de nuestra mesa para 2 en el comedor. Bravo por tal ingenio y originalidad!Una vez en el comedor, admitiré que este fue el único pequeño aumento de velocidad para mí personalmente, debo admitir que esperaba una continuación de la atmósfera del salón con sus paneles oscuros y la iluminación ambiental, en cambio, fue un marcado contraste con eso, uno que estoy seguro que muchos disfrutan, simplemente no fue para mí.Sin embargo, eso no me echó a perder en absoluto y la comida que siguió fue sin duda el estándar requerido, ¡era obvio que este chef tiene muchas experiencias asiáticas y coreanas que ha traducido al plato de manera impecable! Mis platos favoritos eran el plato de risotto con arroz crujiente, mi plato de salmón con jamón y también el plato de anguila tempura que experimenté en la cocina.Definitivamente volveremos sin duda.

Recientemente visité whatley manor por segunda vez, esta vez para el 70 cumpleaños de mi madre, tuvimos una noche de chicas y una primera para mi madre y a ella le encantó. Desde el momento en que ingresas al edificio te atienden varios miembros del personal, el chef salió a darnos nuestros canapés en el vestíbulo, la gran sorpresa fue la visita a la cocina que nunca he hecho, ya que están celebrando su segundo estrella de mitchelin, increíble ver lo que sucede detrás de escena y una copa de champán y degustadores mientras observas. El menú de degustación fue una delicia y mi hija de 12 años no dejó nada. En general, este lugar es maravilloso, hemos comido en los mejores restaurantes de todo el mundo, incluido el Burj Al Arab Dubai y Le Manoir (Raymond Blanc) y Whatley Manor es realmente discreto. Una visita obligada para una ocasión especial, ya que no es barato, pero vale cada centavo.

Excellent Food, very clean, and service good have been in lots of restaurants including Ritz London and this compares

Special Afternoon tea with friends. It is a beautiful place set in lovely gardens. Afternoon tea was good but we were the only ones in the restaurant so there was no atmosphere, it might have been nicer to be moved into the lounge. Also it was a rainy October day and it would have been lovely if the fire was lit.

I visited today to enjoy a tasting menu at this restaurant. The Chef, Niall Keating has just been awarded his second a Michelin Star. This is a wonderful dining experience in a beautiful traditional Cotswold Hotel. Very highly recommended, you won’t be disappointed.

We booked to stay at Whatley Manor for our tenth wedding anniversary - and decided to tag on the Michelin star experience at The Dining Room. I had thought it might be a nice meal but it was the hotel and spa we had come for....what we found was that the meal dominated the weekend and was the real highlight of our trip.

We booked an afternoon tea at Whatley Manor for part of the celebrations for his 90th birthday.Staff were very friendly and efficient and the tea itself was spectacular and excellent value for money. The hotel building and grounds are beautiful too. Would highly recommend.

we booked a table at the Dining Room ; for 3 little snacks we were invited into the kitchen for a tasting. the rest of the menu was also amazing.

Such a lovely place with very welcoming and attentive staff Our afternoon tea was delicious and as it was gloriously sunny, we finished with a pot of tea on the terrace before wandering around the beautiful grounds...perfect!

While staying at Whatley Manor we booked a table at The Dining Room for the chefs experience.

We have experienced numerous Michelin star restaurants and feel this is definitely up there with the two stars and would be surprised if it doesn’t reach this.

Lovely afternoon tea in a fabulous setting. Great staff, we were welcomed and well looked after. They even gave us a plan of the grounds and encouraged us to have a wander. Definitely worth returning.

Seven of us went for afternoon tea. The food was magnificent and the service was excellent. Our youngest guest was treated as an adult, no patronising. It was a wonderful experience.

I enjoyed afternoon tea with a family group of eleven with an age difference (oldest/youngest) of 80 years. All were pleased with the sandwiches and cakes including two who requested vegetarian options. We were offered a choice of tea blends plus coffee and cocoa options. There was plenty to tuck in to and we were offered replenishments which we declined. In fact we asked for doggy bags (boxes; this is WM after all) to take home the yummy scones. Just two minor issues. I was treating the family and had ordered the full AT prior to our visit. The waiter presented everyone with a menu/price list when we sat down. I'd prefer to keep prices out of it when I'm treating plus most people know what they're getting. We were all sat in an open area which is terrific at Christmas with the fire and tree but is a bit of draught magnet in summer. Happily, after requests the staff did close the offending doors. I should say the staff at WM are always very attentive and a pleasure to deal with. All in all WM is a super place to hang out and the gardens are a real treat. Anyone for croquet?!

Was given a table in the dining room overlooking the gardens. Lovely atmosphere. Was a moment when a waitress dropped someone else's afternoon tea, but this didn't impact on our enjoyment. Was also nice walking round the gardens of the hotel afterwards.

We had the tasting menu on Friday evening (the third time I'd tried it!) and it didn't disappoint in any way. Great idea to have the first three courses in the kitchen so you can meet the team and see how tightly they work. The food is extraordinarily well balanced and arrives, as if by magic, at just the point when you think mmm I think I'm ready for the next course. Amazing flavours in every single dish that left us enjoying guessing what ingredients had gone into it. Thoroughly recommended. We also had lunch the next day in Grey's Brasserie - a fantastically delicious vegetarian endive and artichoke dish. Oh and breakfast was very good too!!

We had arranged an afternoon tea as a treat for my mother. We thought we would have to cancel as she had a fall and injured her foot. However the staff offered the use of a wheelchair so we were still able to go. The staff were very attentive and ensured that she enjoyed her experience. The choice of teas was excellent with a very good selection of sandwiches and cakes.

Such a well thought out managed experience. From the charcuterie in the lounge through to the courses served in the calm & efficient kitchen (it was like watching a well oiled machine) and finally being seated in the elegant and understated dining room, this was a feast for all the senses! The food was inventive with clever Asian influences and dishes that were so well balanced - in particular the risotto. The pork jus with the tortellini was intense and the buerre blanc with yeast accompanying the salmon . was just sublime. Niall Keating is an amazing talent! We went for the wine flight and the same amount of care and attention had been put into these. We found the staff friendly, knowledgeable and very efficient. We will be back , when we’ve saved up - well worth the price tag though!

We attended the evening Gastronomical experience as a celebration of our 35th wedding anniversary. We were not disappointed. A wonderful meal with lovely touches where you visit and speak to the young chefs in the kitchen and taste their particular dishes, all overseen by the brilliantly talented Niall Keating. When asked what our favourite dish was, it was hard to say, as every dish was unique in their own right.

We had such a wonderful time at Whatley recently, it’s one of my favourite places and my friend absolutely loved it. The afternoon tea is to die for and the service is always impeccable. Thank you ever so much for such a warm welcome and faultless service!

We had the most delicious afternoon tea looking out on to the gorgeous garden on a beautiful sunny day. The staff very helpful and friendly.

A very pleasant afternoon tea at Whatley manor. The food was very pleasing along with the service. This visit was by a gift voucher received as a birthday gift, if you’re unsure what to give/send for a present then I would recommend this. Fully enjoyable afternoon.

Para la celebración de un cumpleaños significativo, nuestros hijos salpicaron el menú de degustación para los cuatro. No podríamos haber estado más contentos con la experiencia. Estábamos un poco preocupados de que con la cantidad de catadores que se ofrecían pudiéramos tener dificultades para terminar, pero no deberíamos habernos preocupado. El sabor de cada plato era excelente y el tamaño de las porciones era el que uno hubiera esperado. La visita a la cocina inmaculada y tranquila también fue bien pensada: es agradable poder agradecer a la gente detrás de escena por la excelente comida.

lovely sitting in the garden eating afternoon tea good selection only tea was cold and weak but it was quickly changed when we asked

This was a charity dinner arranged by Whatley Manor in support of Hospitality Action, a charity that works to support all those who work or have worked in the hospitality industry and find themselves for whatever reason in difficulty. The logistics to make this event happen seem to have been complex but Whatley managed to assemble Christian Bau (3 Stars) from Germany, Brett Graham (2 Stars) from the Ledbury in London, Mark Birchall (2 Stars) from Moor Hall in Lancashire, and of course their own Niall Keating (1 Star). With a total of 8 Michelin stars working together we expected something rather good and the result was indeed exceptional. The individual dishes were all delectable, as per the comments on the photos, but it was also clear that the overall menu had been designed to be harmonious; each dish followed naturally from the one before and there was a lovely variety of texture and taste, complexity and simplicity. And clearly all four teams had worked together to get the dishes assembled and across the pass in perfect shape. It was just a sublime experience. Of the four, we only got to speak to Niall and Christian in the kitchen afterwards and I hope we were able adequately to convey our pleasure at sampling the results of what must have been an intense few hours for them. But now I'd like to congratulate all four chefs, and their teams, on what was definitely a job well done. And the rest of the restaurant staff were as efficient and friendly as always. It was a lovely evening, in support of a great cause, and we'll definitely be back before too long to sample some more of Niall's 'regular' cooking.

Last week we had the pleasure to celebrate a Birthday and our last day of the holidays at Whatley Manor. It already started at our arrival at this beautiful place and having the chance to enjoy our Aperitif in the lovely gardens was great. We also loved the concept of having our dinner at 3 different settings, starting in the garden to be followed in the kitchen and then moving on to the dining room itself. As for the tasting menu, after every dish we thought that couldn’t be topped but how wrong we were, the salmon with the beurre blanc was to die for and the Wagyu beef just melted in your mouth. A very big thank you to the Chef Niall Keating and the whole staff at the Dining Room you made our evening a real celebration and we felt very well looked after. We also had a very lovely chat with Sue, the manager of Whatley Manor, it is not often, that you have a visit of the manager at your table. We will for sure be back on our next holidays to the beautiful Cotswolds and are already looking forward to it.

This was an awesome evening with 4 Michelin Chefs and their kitchen brigade giving us the most exquisite food. Many of the dishes would not have been my choice on paper, but that would have been my loss, big time. Having Wagyu was a first for us. The Sommelier entertained us and paired up perfect wines and a tea.

A wonderful afternoon visit for a traditional cream tea and drinks taken on their terrace . Staff very attentive and informative and very proud of their hotel . The gardens were a joy , we even met the Head Gardner who gave us some handy tips on planting a box hedge . Thank you !!

Better than Noma! Chef Niall Keating and his team serve the most incredible menu you can find anywhere in the world. Innovative and imaginative but still satisfying and delicious. No expense or detail is spared in the preparation of the tasting menu and the team's pursuit of culinary and dining excellence. Meeting the Chef in his gleaming spotless kitchen is an experience not to be missed. And what can I say about the menu itself. The grilled king crab custard with caviar,

Superb service from attentive staff. Delicious afternoon tea, beautifully fresh sandwiches with gorgeous scones and cakes. Thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Would most definitely recommend.

Our afternoon tea was an absolute delight. It was a Christmas gift to me and we finally got round to using it. We would definitely go back again and would recommend it as a lovely way to spend a few hours. Weather was not good so had the tea indoors which was a shame as the gardens were lovely.

Exceptional service from all staff who are second to none. A very warm welcome on a rather wet afternoon made us feel very special. Lovely afternoon tea with a couple of different items on offer. Sandwiches lovely and fresh. All in all a top notch experience. I was pleased when asked if I would like to take uneaten items home as I would of felt uncomfortable asking but I really wanted to. Thank you very much.

The dining room was very attractively decorated and the food we had was excellent. We had the fine dining meal with pairing wines from various countries. The sommelier explained each one as he served them. It was a very pleasant experience

We had the set tasting menu and everything was serve wonderfully. They took the time to explain every plate. The only downside to this was it took quite a long time to go through all of the courses but it’s definitely worth it! I highly recommend a visit if you stay at Whatley manor.

Nous sommes aller prendre le thé. Sans réservation, impossible d’avoir plus que deux scones avec le thé ( excellents). Service prévenant mais endroit sans charme, pourtant luxueux.

Beautiful setting, amazing food and lots of it! Staff were helpful and discrete. Would thoroughly recommend

Amazing 12 course tasting menu experience - with a wine flight...celebrating our 20th Anniversary! Standouts for us were the tortellini (simply stunning), salmon and risotto...but really, it was all great.

¡Qué increíble menú de 12 platos, sabor excepcional y detalle!

We went for afternoon, very tasty assortment of sandwiches, sausage rolls, cakes and warm scones with jam and cream. It was beautiful weather, so we ate on the terrace overlooking the beautifully kept gardens. A lovely birthday treat thoroughly recommended.

I have had many dining experiences in my life but this must be rank in the top 5. Brilliant setting, attentive staff. The experience in the kitchen was out of this world. The confidence of the brilliant young chefs was out of this world.

My third visit for afternoon tea. Normally its excellent. Let down this time by the exchange of hot cross buns instead of fruit filled scones. Can’t help feeling they were left overs from Easter. They were hard and stale. In addition, surprised we had to pay an additional charge for a few extra sandwiches.

It’s insane to think this only has 1 Michelin Star?! Surely it’s only a matter of time before it gets another. This was my second visit to Whatley Manor, the first being November 2017 for my birthday. I didn’t think that this occasion could top that but it most definitely did. The service was out of this world. The restaurant manager took the time to come and chat to us on a couple of occasions and she made us feel so welcome and special. Whatley Manor is a spectacular place and the restaurant mirrors it. As for the food? Well let me tell you, Niall Keating is set for great things. Surely a second star is just around the corner and sky is the limit for this forward thinking chef who’s food is up there with the very best establishments in the United Kingdom.

Excellent afternoon tea. Excellent service and the gardens are exceptional. Well worth a visit - a must!

Tuvimos una velada increíble con un servicio atento y cálido, el menú era perfecto, con cada plato equilibrado y delicioso, sin puntos bajos. Muy recomendable.

Another incredible dining experience at Whatley! We had the Taster menu with the wine pairing (which does make a difference) We loved the relaxed first course at the bar, a nice touch, followed by three chefs table courses in the heart of their brand new kitchen. It was great to chat with the Head Chef about the evening food, how it compared to Noma (having recently visited and been very disappointed) and see everything made. The service is always impeccable. The Sommelier really knows his stuff. Overall we didn’t stop smiling the whole way through the evening. We’ll be back as soon as we can :).

An incredible taster menu that started in the drawing room with cocktails before moving to the kitchen and then to our table...We had one of the most exquisite life experiences we've ever have had - no joke it was out of this world. We could not stop talking about the subtlety, the creativity and unbelievable complex combinations of taste - truly outstanding artistry and magical tastes.

A wonderful taster menu with an excellent and very interesting wine flight. The food was nothing less than fabulous as was the whole dining experience.

We really meant to find a pretty country pub for a superb sunny day mini-trip but somehow ended up at Whatley Manor's Dining Room. The location is fabulous and the hotel and its buildings are beautifully presented. I'm not very keen on hotel dining as it's usually rather hushed and formal; this certainly had a hotel vibe but the (I believe) new decoration was atmospheric and comfortable. There was a two or three course option and my husband chose the £19.50 for two courses (Skate wings and Treacle tart) which he thoroughly enjoyed. I just had one main course of Tamworth Pork Belly - very meaty and tender - with apple source and Boulangere potatoes. Delicious. Being in countryside mood, I chose to drink a bottle of "No Brainer" cider which went very well with the pork and who can resist the name! Of course, the bill was more than we had anticipated for a light weekend pub lunch at £58.85!

A beautiful venue with attentive and considerate staff. The food on offer for afternoon tea was well presented and very tasty, especially the sample of sausage roll. The tea was replenished as often as we asked and the Earl Grey had a wonderful flavour, although I did expect it to be loose leaf rather than a bag. The sweet selection was beautiful and plentiful. A couple of glasses of Prosecco added to the occasion. So the food, drinks and staff could not be faulted. On retiring the the comfortable lounge with its log fire the were some little things that showed a lack of attention to detail. A Picassoesque picture by the window did not fit the frame properly and the smoke alarm in the ceiling needed a clean. Picky perhaps but being dead on with all the little things does make a difference between being 4 and 5 star. Nonetheless if you want to go to a lovely tranquil spot in the heart of Wiltshire do not hesitate to go to Watley Manor.

Just amazing, 10 course tasting menu, Pre-drinks in the lounge (gin and tonic with bath gin). Very small dining room. A must go.

We have eaten twice in the Dining room on the tasting menu. It really was wonderful. Love the new chef, his food is so good and original. He is also very accommodating as neither my husband or I like shell fish and the courses that contained shell fish he redid for us. I cant say I liked all the courses but it was good to try different things. It was lovely evening.