The Mount Restaurant in Taunton Deane

Wow! Amazing. This is a really special place - we loved it and will definitely return. Lots to like: for a start the delicious 'Michelin' quality food, beautifully presented and prepared with great care, then there's the impressive Georgian country house. As soon as you enter the magnificent entrance hall and staircase you know you're in for a treat. A previous review was negative about the decor but we absolutely loved it. The dining room was very light and painted a pleasant pale green with cream walls and matching chairs - very relaxing - with huge mirrors and impressive paintings. The new bar area was fab-ul-ous! with its ink blue walls and contrasting vibrant chairs and cushions. Great atmosphere - we could have stayed there for ages! And then there was the friendly, efficient staff with their excellent customer service. Finally, we had a lovely amble around the gardens. In summary, a wonderful, enjoyable and memorable visit. Thank you Rebecca and all the staff.

Food was lovely but ambience cold and austere. Dining room reminded me of an old fashioned hospital. The old comfy lounge has gone and been replaced with more dining tables and everything is very white washed and severe. Main bar area is comfortable with sumptuous furnishings and lovely paintings. Head bar lady loud and brusque. Food is good but otherwise definitely lacking atmosphere such ashame

Our third visit to the Mount. When we arrived at the bar, we were met by experienced and knowledgable staff who helped guide us through their extensive wine and fantastic cocktail lists. The dining rooms are beautifully decorated and the food was prepared and served to a very high standard and in a relaxed atmosphere. please keep the good work going. See you next time.

Our first time visit since The Mount reopened and what an absolute treat. From the updated contempary elegant decor to the excellent service and phenomenal food, we had a fantastic evening. Complimentary and delicious, hand made canapés with our drinks, we're a lovely touch. I'm a very fussy vegetarian but there were choices for me and my husband, a dedicated carnivore was in heaven. Desserts were to die for and making a choice was difficult. We will definitely be returning and I overheard they do afternoon tea, so will definitely be looking into that with friends. The prices were reasonable for the quality of dining. The gardens appear to be having a re-vamp, so some empty flowerbeds outside but that didn't take anything away from the fantastic grounds and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Definitely worth a visit.

Having eaten in many fine dining places over the years I can firmly put this restaurant high on the list. The food was absolutely delicious with the blackcurrant soufflé the lightest I have ever eaten. It really was incredible. Just one little point …. The dining room feels like it needs some furnishings and is lacking warmth in the decor . Apart from that, loved the whole dining experience and will definitely be back.

Such a brilliant experience, the food was way beyond expectations and the service was perfect. We went to celebrate my mums birthday and it couldn’t have been better!! I would recommend anyone to go, it’s well worth a visit. Currently it’s only the restaurant open but eventually rooms will be in the future too.

We booked for Mothers Day as we were looking for a real treat. We were not disappointed! Beautiful building, warm and friendly staff, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend and will be returning.

Amazing food, we loved the crumpet dish and the rhubarb soufflé- great feedback from my foodie husband. Service was friendly. However some constructive feedback was the cocktails could have been stronger and the venue felt a bit ‘cold’. Suggest looking at the lighting in the dining room to make it more atmospheric. Otherwise it was a great experience and I’m looking forward to returning

A beautiful location, a wonderful house. Friendly welcoming staff and delicious food. Would highly recommend a visit.

This place is lovely. Amazing food from Ollie as usual and delightful surroundings. We were warmly welcomed by Rebecca and had a drink in the relaxing bar next to the log fired stove. We had the excellent value 'prix fixe' 3 course lunch. Smoked haddock scotch egg, followed by roast belly pork and then treacle tart. As the menu will be changed frequently I am looking forward to my next visit already.

We went there on Sunday for lunch. Everything was cooked beautifully we had the three courses menu and it was fantastic. Both started were really tasty and well cooked. The pork belly was very very very tender and very well cooked. All in all great experience.

Had the set menu for lunch and it was divine. The tasty canapés, the light as a feather cheesy cheese soufflé, the luxurious braised beef cheek, and the fabulous frangipani tart, just blew me away. By far the best food I’ve ever had in Somerset. All for £30, just incredible. The beautiful setting, stunning décor and artwork, with all the staff making us feel thoroughly spoiled, it was a wonderful experience. Definitely going again soon.

Friendly attentive staff, amazing venue, fabulous food, perfect portion size, coffee martini work of art will be back

Amazing food and great atmosphere. Will certainly be back. Food was exceptional as was the service. Exactly what Taunton needed.

Highly recommend this restaurant. Location is slightly off the beaten track but not a problem. The portion sizes are good value for money and the food is of excellent quality. We were pleasantly surprised by the canapés at the start of the meal. The staff were welcoming and friendly.

Our first visit here! We came for Valentines evening. We had a warm welcome. Enjoyed a drink in the beautifully decorated bar area next to the log burner. The food was exceptional as was the service! Considering the age of the building and the size of the rooms, the dining room was pleasantly warm, which was a great. Too many establishments are not warm enough. The dining room would benefit from background music being louder but apart from that a very good experience. We can’t wait to go back.

We were delighted to hear that this Hotel had reopened . We enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch , the fixed price 2 or 3 course lunch offers great value , excellent cooking and with the little extras you seldom get these days. We will certainly return soon as there're now few restaurants of quality open on Sundays in Taunton.

We had lunch and mixed the Prixe Fixe and A La Carte Menus. Stunning favours and good quality produce in all courses, our amuse bouche, starters, mains and puds. Cater for gluten free. Excellent wine list, knowledgeable friendly attentive staff. Relaxed bar if you just fancy a drink or to retire to after your meal for coffee and petit fours. Suggest you book immediately!

Husband and I chose The Mount for our wedding anniversary after seeing it has recently reopened. We were so impressed with the whole experience- the setting, the service and most importantly the food!! Absolutely outstanding in every way, can’t wait to visit again.

It's been a long wait, since Olly & Rebecca Jackson left the Rising Sun, Knapp, but it's been worth it. A fabulous set lunch - 3 superb courses for only £30. Food was great. The setting in the revampted Mount Somerset hotel is superb, with very relaxed and welcoming ambience in the bar and dining room, and with efficient & friendly staff. We look forward to many return visits. Best of luck when the hotel reopens!

Olli and Rebecca Jackson have done it again. Their new venture at the beautifully restored Mount Somerset Hotel sets new standards for fine dining without pretension in Somerset. Opened in January 2024 we celebrated our friends Wedding Anniversary on 26th and it lived up to...

Fantastic evening in lovely surroundings. The food was superb, couldn’t be faulted. Service was efficient, polite and friendly. The Mount is a very lovely place and we will be back very soon. A special new venue for Taunton.

A fantastic evening at The Mount, food and drinks were absolutely outstanding!!! Rebecca, Ollie and team were excellent hosts and we were made to feel very welcome. The decor is truly beautiful, we can’t wait to return and will definitely be staying when the rooms...

The Mount Somerset is the most amazing venue. I went for dinner with my husband and we chose the tasting menu. Course after course of beautifully presented, fresh and delicious food in very generous portions were brought to our table, not to mention the canapés...

We were really excited to see that The Mount Somerset was open for business again. We certainly were not disappointed, this gorgeous Manor House has been painstakingly refurbished and is peppered with beautiful art round every corner. My toddler particularly enjoyed the huge resin dog...

Shocking lack of...Well, anything! My husband booked a table in the restaurant as a post lock down treat. Verified the booking, and received a confirmation from a member of staff. We were really looking forward to it. Drove the 20miles to get there, driveway to...

A group of us went here for afternoon tea, hoping for a little bit of luxury, but we didn't get it. The staff chose to take our order just as some of us were exiting to use the powder room, so they shouted down the...

My husband booked a table in the restaurant as a post lock down treat. Verified the booking, and received a confirmation from Dean Sharland. We were really looking forward to it. Drove the 20miles to get there, driveway to hotel blocked. No entrance available. Called repeatedly, but no answer. What a waste of time. Shockingly unprofessional and discourteous. No apology or communication to say they were closed. If I could give them a minus 1, I would. Disgusting!

We started off sitting by the fire in the lovely bar. Here we had a Plymouth gin and Fevertree tonic and a glass of Prosecco and were served mouth-watering appetisers while we perused the pleasingly small menu and made our choices. A very civilised start...

Last minute booking today for lunch and massage and I'm a fussy vegetarian. The food was lovely staff were great massage was brilliant will probably be back again this week. £80 for 2 courses 55 min massage drink and use of spa personally I think...

Could be excellent, but staff of very mixed quality (waitress struggled to remember description of what she sas serving us and we were asked 8 times during the meal if everything was OK, by three different wait staff there seemed little clarity on who was...

A special meal and the service and food met and exceeded our expectations. A very relaxed atmosphere but with outstanding professionalism and attention to detail. We had seen Cloudy Bay on the bin end wine list when looking on line and sadly this had sold...

We had a lovely morning at the spa followed by lunch and we had a great experience. The staff were friendly and efficient, the food was simply fabulous and the wine was good. All reasonably priced for the quality this place is a real find.

The hotel itself has a beautiful rural setting away from the busy town and motorway. The food is great, service is friendly and genuinely caring and the spa is wonderfully relaxing. I just keep going back

From the 1st phone call to the time we left, we were met with efficient and very friendly staff and service. The setting for our lunch was lovely and the food superb. We had a very pleasant and unexpected surprise when we were given a...

We chose this restaurant simply because they serve a full menu on a Sunday evening. How glad we were that we travelled the 40 minutes to get there. The hotel reminded us of how hotels and restaurants used to be, with attentive specialist staff, tables...

If you are driving from London to Cornwall on either M4/M5 or M3/A303 you pass close by to this Georgian masterpiece in the Somerset countryside.Fabulous bedrooms and dining capped off with a Spa this is THE half way house to break up the journey in the most pleasant way.

My friend and I went to this restaurant to celebrate her 33rd birthday, The ambience was classy and elegant. The service was absolutely up to standard, I ordered a plate of Cod fish with Clams and Caviar, If you want to keep up with the sophisticated vibe, definitely go for it. The fish wasfresh, well-seasoned and it just effortlessly melted in my mouth. My friends had the Potted Rabbit and chicken had a mouth-watering sauce, with a freshly baked bread on side. I had The best Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert, it had the right sweetness that complimented the vanilla ice cream very well. Overall, this kind of fine dining definitely exceeded my expectations! Absolutely recommend it to anyone!

Excellent food - excellent value. Dining redecorated since our last visit - to a very high standard. Menu was detailed and well designed. Food was superb. Service from staff excellent. Really enjoyed hors d'oeuvres in bar with G&T's on arrival -just set a fantastic relaxed atmosphere. Can't wait to go again. Market menu is good value without voucher.

My friends and I were so excited to dine here and when we did, it definitely exceeded our expectations. We had the fish and chips for canapes which were really delicious and presented very well. I did not have starters (I wish I did), had duck for main which was really tasty and had the best trifle I ever tried in my life for dessert. We then had coffee back in the lounge which were served with free delicious home made chocolates. We absolutely had a great time and the food was so amazing. We think this place deserves more than 3 rosettes, I hope it gets a star soon... they definitely deserve it.The front of house were very polite, full of smiles, efficient and professional from start to finish. This is the best restaurant in Taunton, no doubt about it!

Restaurant not busy for evening service but quality excellent from amuse bouchée to apple sultana crumble via loch duart salmon and tenderloin of pork Amuse bouchée had a top of bacon foam and as one guest doesn't eat pork chef instantly replaced with a goats cheese topping/ effortless service well done Highly recommend hotel and restaurant

All diets catered for - vegan, vegetarian & child! Excellent wines. Service was outstanding, our waiter was funny, friendly & charming, helping to make our evening so special.

We stayed overnight, so ate in the hotel. Canapes were excellent. Fine dining at a reasonable price. Faultless.

Visitamos el Monte Somerset después de la primera llama para preguntar si podían acomodar a una persona de movilidad reducida; mi esposa.

A real pleasure to eat in this lovely restaurant, calm, friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Food is simply first rate.

Tuvimos la suerte de disfrutar de este restaurante como un accidente feliz ya que nos quedamos una noche en el hotel.

Ate at this restaurant for both breakfast and dinner as a guest at the hotel. Really loved the food here. Fine dining, attention to detail and great service.

The food, staff, drinks and ambiance are all pure delights. The restaurant was fairly quiet and intamite. Nothing is to much for the staff and I would highly recommend dining here.

Buena comida, fantásticos sabores y un entorno maravilloso. Es muy bueno, no excelente, ya que creo que es un poco caro para un menú de almuerzo.

Lovely service, fresh food, lovely clean and peaceful surroundiings, with lovely friendly staff. Beautiful surroundings and nice for outside snacks and afternoon tea

Lovely, elegant and relaxing restaurant with exceptional service. The food was delicious. Enjoyed everything and would love to come back and try something else! Top marks!

Our friends treated us to dinner at this lovely hotel. The house was originally called Henlade House and was built between 1805 and 1815 by an unidentified Italian architect. It became a hotel in the 1990s, and the original name of Henlade House was changed to the Mount Somerset Hotel and Spa. When we arrived, they escorted us to the terrace where we could enjoy the beautiful gardens and countryside. It was a lovely evening – crisp but not too cold to sit outside and enjoy our cocktails. While basking in the late afternoon sun, they served us complimentary hors d'oeuvres – such a lovely touch. When it was time for dinner, they escorted us into the dining room. The room was so elegant – pleasing colors and crystal chandelier. Bruno, our server, was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. The entrees were beautifully prepared and scrumptious. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

We visited this place for lunch, it was very expensive! I love good food so don't mind paying for delicious quality food. Was left very disappointed with what was on offer. The menu was very limited , for my particular taste. I could only eat 2 things on the menu. I ordered the chicken, mushroom and truffle which at £22 I expected great things from. The chicken was cooked to perfection. The portion size is very small with no vegetables. The sauce was not nice and everything seemed slimy! I tasted that sauce for the rest of the day ! didn't enjoy the meal at all. If you looked hard you could see truffle flakes. The pudding was better, my friends had the souffle which they said was lovely. I wouldn't eat here again.

See my review of the hotel as a whole. The chef, Mark Potts, has only been there since last Christmas, but has clearly stamped his mark on the cuisine. We ate there two nights and the food was excellent on both occasions - most impressively Mark was off on the second occasion and the sous-chef was producing dishes of identical standard - sign of a well-run kitchen.The dishes are inventive - quail with English breakfast was intriguing and turned out to be beautifully cooked quail with a quail's egg on a black pudding roundel, shard of pancetta (not quite English) and a few other things. My main of pork belly and langoustine was exquisite. Above all, the sauces were top-notch - deep, flavoursome and reduced just enough but not too much. This man has a real feel for flavours.I suspect some might think the portion sizes a bit on the small side - they probably wouldn't do for a trencherman such as Jay Rayner. But my wife and I found them perfectly judged and one can always pig out on the home-made breads and the dessert. Just enough to leave one purring with satisfaction.Excellent service from very well-trained staff and a warm ambience - nice to see families and young couples as well as corporate staff ready for the next day's hideous conference/get-together.

We visited the Mount for Sunday lunch and enjoyed a nice family get together. The food was very nicely prepared and tasty and although the portion sizes were not large, they were adequate. The service was good, the location very pleasant and overall a very nice lunch.

Nice relaxing afternoon. Great tea with cream scone - super amount of jam, not great amount of cream but we managed! Very quiet in room but seats very cosy - could have stayed for ages. Friendly & helpful staff

Friendly bar man and great food, but gourmet portion sizes! The atmosphere is nice and there is a cosy bar.

The food is delicious well presented full of flavour but very little of it.There were 3 little courses with canapé for £47.50 & coffee after was £4.50 extra. My husband was still hungry at the end of our meal & was tempted to order a sandwich at the bar.

The Mount Somerset Hotel is set in beautiful grounds in lovely countryside. The staff are always pleasant and helpful and the service is excellent. The actual hotel has had a makeover but retained it's traditional charm. The furnishings are tasteful and relaxing. The food is excellent, starting with canapes in the lounge whilst you make your choices. The Amuse Bouche is welcome whilst you await your starter. The choices on the A La Carte menu are limited but it is still difficult to choose as they are so good. We have been several tmes before and will go again and again.

Having last visited the Mount Somerset some 15 years previously, I had high expectations as it used to be a first class hotel and restaurant. Although I didn't sample the hotel this time, my feeling is that the restaurant offering has declined. Whilst the decor and presentation were good, the whole place was quite quiet and seemed to lack atmosphere, although it did get a bit busier as the evening wore-on. One of the main let-downs was the menu: little choice for a vegetarian and not all that clear what some of the dishes actually were (perhaps we are philistines!). The service was OK although there did seem to be a lot of waiting around. When the food came, again it was alright although nothing exceptional. All in all we felt it was over-priced for what we had.

Nice lunch, but very quiet in the lounge and restaurant. Felt we had to whisper. No background music or anything - it lacked a bit of atmosphere. Food was nice, not as amazing as I had expected but it was fine. Waitresses seemed a bit clueless, various mistakes and didn't know anything when questioned about the menu, dessert cutlery was plonked down incorrectly, didn't seem in keeping with the rest of the place. Not sure I'd return.

We started in the lounge where we had drinks and ordered our food. Appetisers were brought out, which were lovely and then we moved into the dining area. We were then brought amuse-bouches, mushroom soup for most and a separate amuse-bouche for those who had ordered soup as a starter, a consideration which I was impressed with. I had ordered the goat's cheese parfait to start and the chicken with risotto as a main, both of which were delicious, but not outstanding. I had the chocolate and caramel marquise to finish, which came with a lovely sorbet. I would say that at £35 for the menu, the meal was good value, although obviously we managed to push that up with the rather expensive wine.The service was excellent, attentive and polite without being overbearing.

Lovely morning of relaxation spent with my daughter for a girly catch up followed by the most delicious lunch! Would recommend a visit and will return! Thanks chef

The food here is outstanding. We ate like kings and couldn't fault the food at all. The setting of the restaurant is a grand drawing room - very opulent and very beautiful. if i had to picture a romantic dinner setting, it would be this.

Been several times in the past, food was as good as usual. Service excellent and with a smile. Disappointed the dress code seems to be slipping. To many people wearing jeans. Will go back again though

Starter was ok thou the pea was dried on the plate thou the Scallops were fresh just a little under cooked,the lamb was terrible and the items that go with it are very messy,tasteless,so very disappointed,as for the dessert !! Fantastic unthinkable compared to the stater and main.gave us a little smile before we went to bed. Be very careful booking any deals with this hotel as they do try it on. We booked an evening meal bed and breakfast at £275 then when we checked out we were told it was just for bed and breakfast.... Really as if we would fall for that old chestnut.... You get two menu,s at dinner so be very careful as any deals you will be charged extra for your choices,the cheaper menu is very poor, wines are priced at five star hotels thou this hotel should be no more than a three star and the AA inspector in either blind or the owners brother .

Four of us went for dinner. Sat in the lounge for pre-dinner drinks which were promptly served. On the table were a bowl of oil-soaked nuts and some olives. There were no napkins to wipe oily fingers after picking up the nuts, and nowhere to deposit the stones from the olives. Just as we finished our drinky and were ready to dine, we were presented with some hot canapés - very tasty, but served without warning at the wrong time.At the table the waiters had no idea how to serve correctly. Ladies were not served first, and they obviously did not know the correct sides from which to serve and then remove dishes. Worst of all, we were constantly addressed as 'Guys', which is not what we expected from a restaurant in such lovely surroundings, serving excellent food, at a price of around £50 per head.I repeat that the food was excellent, but I can't take business contacts there again.

We came here for my mum's 65th birthday having heard that the food is superb. I have been for afternoon tea here and it was lovely. It seemed they had all the trainee waiting staff on that night, they were a little clumsy and clueless, which took away from the professionalism of the place.The food was okay but I was expecting more really. I had the lamb, it was a little fatty but there was an aubergine on the side masquerading as a brick, inedible. The Dauphinoise potato was a little hard as well, not melt in the mouth like I'd been expecting. I ordered the cheese and biscuits for dessert. It came with a nice selection of 6 local cheeses but 4 small crackers. Plus the grapes looked like someone had been picking them off, the bunch had grapes missing from the bunch, it just looked scruffy.It's such a shame as I'd been really looking forward to the meal.

We went to The Mount Somerset with two other couples for a mass birthday celebration.It has to be said, we ALL thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The staff were very attentive and looked after us exceptionally well. We were a bit of a nuisance, as we managed to confuse quite well with our order by changing our minds.One of us did get the wrong order - but oh my goodness - how glad he was that he got it wrong!!In essence, the service was first class, the food, in the words of one of our party "absolutely superb!!!" The overall atmosphere was lovely, no sense of being rushed at all - just a really enjoyable evening.The Mount Somerset is a lovely place to visit - they really do make you feel welcome, the food was lovely and we all had a very pleasant evening.Thank you all so very much - we all said - we need to go back again - so be warned!!! Promise not to chop and change our order next time ;-)

Great location to enjoy a fabulous meal, the grounds are beautiful with stunning scenery to take in and stretch your legs after dining

The restaurant is in the Mount Somerset hotel and so the location and venue is fantastic. We went on New Years day and had a drink by a crackling fire whilst we looked at the menus. food is superb and relatively cheap (£17.50 for a two-course lunch). We were booked in for 2pm and just got the feeling we were being rushed through as it was the end of service. We were the only ones left in the restaurant by around 3pm and they turned the music off soon after. shame as this spoilt the experience.

My wife & I love this place.You're treated like a VIP from the start and the food is fantastic.Always end up chatting with the enthusiastic staff about food and wine.Treat yourself, very romantic and special place.We go there 3-4 times per year (Including Valentines) and are never disappointed.

We used both the a la carte and set menu. Both produced excellent meals. Also a good choice of wines. The staff were attentive and made sure you had everything you needed to enjoy your meal. Whether you ordered wine or not there was always a jug of ice cold water.

Business lunch, reasonably priced.Portions are small. Rolls are small.Other than that the food is well executed and presented.Staff friendly and attentive.Building a bit tired with a few modern add ons but generally tasteful.

The MS provided a great meal out just before Christmas.Everything was perfect. The hotel was beautifully decorated and the service was faultless.Only down side was the restaurant was quiet so lacked a little atmosphere but it was the 23rd Dec!I would totally recommend a visit.

From the moment we arrived, and both receptionists stood to welcome us, I knew we were in the right place. We were escorted to the lounge and were looked after superbly by Dean. He was attentive and had the balance of conversation and Service just right.After choosing our meal and wine, we were escorted into the dining room and the experience just got better and better. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and served us with panache and style. The food was exceptional; Fine Dining at its very best. The meal was served with immaculate timing and attention to detail. However, the meal was made even more special when we received a complimentary tray of chocolates and fresh fruit to celebrate our special day. My wife was very impressed and grateful. I can not remember a more special night. The Service, location and Food were of the very highest order and I would ask that you pass on my comments to all who made our evening so very special. I also intend to copy these comments and put them on Tripadvisor. You should be very proud of all of your staff and you must be congratulated for setting such high standards.

My friend and I booked a table for two on a Friday evening.We were warmly greeted, shown to comfortable lounge chairs and offered a drink before our meal.This was accompanied by complimentary hickory smoked almonds and assortment of olives (my favorite) and then tiny warm canopies which were delightful.Once shown through to the beautiful dinning room with stunning views we enjoyed a complimentary mushroom soup served in a coffee cup and saucer.The rest of the meal (£35) was also delightful, beautifully presented and served.http://www.themountsomersethotelandspa.com/pdfs/du-jour-menu-sample.pdf We enjoyed our coffee with petit fours back in the lounge.So we arrived at 7pm and left at 11:30 - always the sign of a good meal in my opinion.We have booked a Christmas Party with them on the strength of this evening meal and are thoroughly looking forward to it.

Our usual group of four diners recently visited the Mount Restaurant. We frequently enjoy several different restaurants in and around the Taunton area, all of which are to our liking. However, the Mount was on another level, absolutely superb. Excellent cuisine served professionally, by courteous staff. The location and surroundings, of the Mount add to the overall ambience. A truly delightful dining experience. will certainly visit again soon!

Four mature ladies met for a Birthday lunch get together. The choice was difficult, so many good dishes. 3 of went for fish, one for veal. The presentation was superb and the flavours absolutely wonderful. We all having been involved in farming in our working lives, it was good to see so much locally sourced foods and it certainly showed. Portions were just right for lunch. For desert, I had a raspberry & vanilla panna cotta & it was sheer heaven. Wines were excellent. Coffee in the sunshine on the patio, overlooking the superb gardens, made a fitting end to a perfect lunch. Staff all very friendly including the very knowledgeable Gardener/Groundsman, who answered all our gardening questions very expertly and then showed us round the amazing spa. Hats off to Heaven!

Food was reasonable but room looking tired, waiter we had was blunt to put it mildly! Other waiters ok

The food was perfectly cooked and each mouthful had so much flavour! Perfect amount so no bloating afterwards, but the quality of each piece of food was outstanding and well sourced. Hats off to the chefs!

Excellent food locally sourced and beautifully cooked will ruin your waistline. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious with a good choice, well presented and perfectly cooked.

Had the pleasure of having lunch with Dean and his team,great lunch,at £17.95,for 3 courses very affordable,nice wine,friendly efficient service,in lovely surroundings,will certainly go back.

As a seasoned traveler, I have had the opportunity to eat in some of the best Restaurants and some of the worst in the world, but "The Mount Somerset" is in a world of its own, in being one of the worst!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, they give you little samples of deep fried stuff, that must have been bought in,, and the bread rolls are the smallest I have ever seen, and the the starters and mains, would not even feed a child, I saw on man eat is main in three mouth fulls, the Chef should hang is head in shame,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, this style of cooking died years ago, people want value for money not ripped off, there is a two coarse for £42.00 and three £49.00 however, if you only have a main, its a plate of food for £42.00 that would not feed an adult, take my advice, find somewhere else to eat,you have been warned, and my last point is that the reastaurant, is like eating in a Funeral Parlour no atmosphere

Celebrated husbands birthday with the tasting menu with matched wine which was deliciously cooked and presented.At £200 for us both it was expensive but it was a special occasion and we got to try wines and good food we probably would not have picked ourselves, like the stinking bishop cheese which was an acquired taste!Waiter was knowledgeable explaining each course and the wine well despite only having been there 5 days.Would recommend venison and the soufflé especially and the port was also really nice.

I have had a la carte before but I did not consider it value for money, £49.50 for 3 courses so I went for the all day menu. I had a very good parsnip soup with lovely hot rolls, then beer battered fish of the day(coley) and chips then creme brulee with sorbet. And a nice glass of orange juice. Very good service. None of the courses could you call substantial but that was fine for eating at 8pm. cost about £25. Quite full the restaurant.

The food and service was amazing, with our deal we got afternoon cream tea upon arrival then our evening meal. Canapés in the lounge while choosing our food, we were then taken to the dinning room where we had 3 courses, we then took our coffee in the lounge that was accompanied by some amazing chocolates.

I have to say I was blown away by the quality of the food at this hotel. It is pricey but for a change you absolutely get what you pay for. Stunning location and very friendly and well informed staff. If you are looking for a venue for a special occasion, then look no further.

I loved everything about the restaurant, it felt relaxed but special. The food was amazing, the sorbet with the elderflower egg custard tart was to die for. I can't wait to return.

The food and service average. The ambience was nice.

Pity about the "relaxing" day in the Spa. No loungers to relax on and you have to shower and dress to go into the hotel lounge for your lunch..... then back into the Spa. Treatments were very, very good.

Special Birthday occasion so went for the tasting menu.Great selection, very interesting presentation and they had the portions sizes just right for 7 courses.Great hotel setting and very relaxed atmosphere. Retire to the drawing room after eating for coffee & cheese!Was part of the luxury Von Essen Hotel group so expect to pay for the good service.

Had lunch at the Hotel today and it was excellent in all respects. Very welcoming receptionists, (especially given that we were almost an hour earlier than the time we had booked), excellent friendly service from the restaurant staff, extensive wine list and superb food - overall excellent value. We will return.

It was a beautiful summer evening, which set the scene, to arrive in a lovely location with views across the taunton vale. The staff were very pleasant and attentive, and ran in and out with our coats and drinks as needed, as we sat first inside, then decided to go outside on the patio for our predinner drink and subsequently back inside again to take advantage of the sumptious lounge, where we reclined on the relaxing sofas.The dining room was very impressive, with high ceilings, chandlers and crisp white linen table cloths. We were able to still see the gardens through the vast windows as it got dark.We all loved our starters, some of us choosing salmon and other scallops. For main course two of us had the exmoor lamb which was succulent. One person had fish, declared as delicous, two others had monkfish, also good but less enthousiastic review, a minor comment from them that the ham around it was dry. Only one person managed desert of a fruit tart accompanied by guiness ice cream, this seem to disappear at a great rate of knotts, and was followed by a very satisfied smile. We washed it down with champagne, also very nice, not acidic. Just time for teas and coffees which came with special chocolates.I chose this restaurant as I wanted to take my guests somewhere nice. I had been reliably informed by a 97 year old friend of the family (previously an art teacher at Millfield school, and of impecable taste) "that it is the only place in the area which is a real treat"