The most unbelievable dining experience we have ever had. Every part of the experience was sublime. It is truly a unique dining experience from walking through the door to leaving. We were fortunate enough to view the farm the day after as well.
Samuel W
Hands down the greatest dining experience I’ve ever had. The food was amazing along with the Wine but it was the service that made the meal so enjoyable. Max front of house went above and beyond to make the experience so wonderful. He was knowledgeable, funny and got the perfect balance between giving us space and interacting. Overall it was an experience I will remember for a very long time!
Victoria H
Without doubt, this was the most gloriously outstanding experience we’ve ever had in a restaurant. Every detail was simply perfect. Sublime food and drink, fantastic atmosphere and amazing, knowledgeable staff in a truly stunning location. We had wanted to visit L’Enclume for 10 years and now we can’t wait to return! Thank you
lovetoeatout_10
The Good: The food - yes it's as good as you hoped, yes its world class, no fancy smoke or theatre just really well thought out incredible flavours, very hard to fault anything, there was a monkfish and mushroom course which really didn't need the fish, but i would still give it 95/100 for food and worth the £250 each. The Bad: Arrival - If you are booked for 7, you arrive at 7, nowhere for pre dinner drinks and the worst part is you will be eating your first course before your first drink arrives which is terrible! LENCLUME PLEASE NOTE......'Apéritif - an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite' So why does this arrive AFTER the first course ! ! Apéritif? we were not even shown a list just asked what we would like..we said 2 glasses of house champagne, we found out later this was £56 and they were small glasses, that is just a rip off! The Wine - We had to ask twice for the list to be brought - it arrived after course number 2 ! - it is on an ipad...WHY? please do not say this is better for the environment than paper as it is not! Also if you are going to upload your list to an ipad then make it interactive - I have been in the wine trade 12 years so I know what to look for but for most people a list of very expensive wines, with no descriptions or tasting notes (cheapest £75) means nothing to most people... Of course as you would expect there is a sommelier - surely he can help, not a chance, he was not trained and knew virtually nothing, when i asked if a wine was oaked he had to go away and check, the best restaurant in the world? then please hire a suitable sommelier.....! The Service - In most parts very good, front of house ( I think Thomas ) was fantastic, only about 30 years old but he ran the floor perfectly. Also a lady from Bradford, nothing was too much trouble and her knowledge was excellent. £100 service charge added to the bill which I hate as I would much rather leave a tip, which would have been more. Setting - An old blacksmiths, full of character, chairs and tables good, cutlery and crockery outstanding, as was the glassware Value - Personally I think the food is worth the money ( except for adding £40 for a cheese course, surely that should be included, also no coffee ) Drinks are ridiculous, we had 2 bottles of wine at trade cost these were £23 and £35, we were charged over £350 for them, and 2 glasses of house champagne for £56 is ludicrous. Accommodation - I will review this separately but at £270 for a room the size of a shoebox, that is 80 degrees even with the window open in December, Not good ! Would we go again? - yes we would drive and drink water as the food is that good.
roz061
My husband and I ate at L'Enclume for his 30th birthday. All elements of the meal were exceptional. The amount of courses was very generous when compared to other Michelin star tasting menus, the wine pairing even more so! The staff were pleasant and clearly very knowledgeable. Every course consisted of flavours and food combinations that we had not experienced before - the bone marrow custard was a particular favourite. Even the mint tea that my husband had after the meal was the most elaborate and delicious one we had ever tasted. A staff member giving us a lift back to our B&B as no taxis were operating was the icing on the cake!
Rattypaws
What a wonderful experience. My dad and I loved the taster menu. 16 courses of sheer joy to all the senses! The staff were absolutely lovely and the atmosphere was so relaxed. This was a delight.
Whitmore177
Myself and wife ate here on our honeymoon and we certainly were not disappointed. Where do I start, this place is out of this world in every sense. The service was outstanding, never missed a beat! To be shown in the kitchen and explained how it’s ran is something I will never forget. Then onto the food, incredible! Every dish brought a whole story to the table which was brilliantly explained by the staff.
RichardVUK
Recently voted "Best Restaurant in the World". This is a bit subjective and difficult to process the concept but well deserved. The food is exquisite. The 15 course tasting menu was sublime, no dodgy or bum courses. everything was just perfect. The flavours were magnificent and the combinations were so clever and well beyond me how they came up with these ideas. I guess that's why they are so good. The staff too were amazing. Cheerful and engaging, welcoming and good for a bit of conversation and banter. I did not love all the wined on the wine flight and would honestly suggest sticking to the cheaper of these. No glass of wine was too large for sure and I did not leave the restaurant with anything like an alcohol buzz. I was only put off the taster flight by the inclusion of cider in it. Otherwise the wines were good, but not exceptional. Possibly better value to have a good white and a good red either by glass or by bottle. Overall a wonderful birthday with friends, though despite the unquestionably exquisite quality of the food, a meal that comes in at £400 per head cannot be considered excellent value for money!
gravityrandall
Firstly I want to say I have been to multiple 1 and 2 star restaurants in the past, I mention this so you are aware my review has the appropriate context. I wanted to love this so much, I was looking forward to it for months, reading and re-reading the reviews, perhaps nothing could have met my expectations, but we (6 of us) all ending up feeling it was a bit of a damp squib. Don’t get me wrong, nothing here was badly cooked, much of it was incredibly cooked with some really beautiful flavour combinations. My two key issues are texture and the minuscule amount of protein. If there is 150g of protein across the whole 15 courses I’d be surprised, that’s just not enough protein for the price point, which is £250 pp for the tasting menu. As to texture, they’re a lot of creamy things in bowls, without an appropriate counterpoint, by course 6 I was just hoping for something I needed to chew. That’s not to say that there were not several courses where we were blown away by, there absolute was , but there were also courses where we didn’t finish, I did not expect that in a 3 star restaurant. The restaurant itself is beautiful, as is the cutlery and glassware. The sommelier was incredibly engaging, knowledgeable and professional. The other service was variable, All the servers like to chat, which is nice, but it was a bit much over a 4 hour meal, one in particular was a bit too familiar with his jokes…not something I’ve experienced in high end restaurants before and definitely not something I expected in a 3 star restaurant. The bill for six of us was a smidge under £3k. That’s a lot of money and if I’m being really honest I didn’t think it was worth it, you can eat at least as well as this for half the price, you are definitely paying for the stars. Which is ok, if it lives up to the hype, this time, for me,it sadly didn’t.
happytraveller1191
The food of course is amazing. I am a plain eater and my favourite dishes were things I wouldn’t usually entertain at all. My partner is pescatarian and lactose intolerant so the chef could have served a vegan menu but instead tailored each dish to our needs. Each course is an experience but the staff make it all very lovely. They are welcoming and down to earth, super efficient and still able to chat and banter whilst not missing a beat. Thanks for looking after us tonight!
It’s hard to know where to start but dinner at L’Enclume is a very special experience and we savoured every moment of it. I think it must be the modern equivalent of a Tudor Court Feast! At first, the portions seem so small that you feel you’ll be hungry at the end but by about two thirds of the way through you start to fill up until you roll out at the end! Especially if you’ve taken advantage of the delicious wines! Every mouthful is exciting and often surprising. I’m still surprised that might favourite course was the one including sweetbreads, who knew? It’s just mind blowing how this food is conceived and executed. The restaurant itself is beautiful and wonderfully minimal and the presentation and service is impeccable. I loved the fact that it was so beautifully paced and everyone’s food hit the table at the same moment. It’s those little things that make it a cut above the rest. The staff are obviously proud to work there, as they should be. The sommelier was sensible and really knew his stuff which is not always a given even in top restaurants. Absolutely magical, if you can afford it, it’s worth every penny.
emma1632016
Wow what an experience sitting at the chefs table watching him put together each course and being able to ask him questions about what he was doing. The food was amazing and the wine that had been chosen to compliment each dish was wonderful. Our room we stayed in was perfect and we had a delightful breakfast. The staff throughout our whole stay were amazing. Thank you
macallit
Beautiful food. Brilliant service team. Everything was seamless and well run. They were efficient but there wasn't a sense of being rushed. There is no need to dress up. Casual is fine. Even if you wear your trainers, no one would bat an eyelid. Well maybe some of the patrons would but you won't get that from the staff. My favourites were the duroc pig (#2) and corra linn (#3). Try their tea selection. It is fantastic. I loved the description and explanation for each course. Plating wasnt pompous as well. The sweetbread in the white sack was adorable. Husband didn't realise they were solid containers. Kudos to the staff who have to clean all the dishes and cutlery. I loved the cutlery provided for each course and how they pay attention by removing any crumbs on the table. The food? Just sit back and enjoy the explosion flavour bombs as you take a bite of each course. Some of courses are best eaten all in one go.
L Hepworth
Absolutely stunning food and service. What a treat it is to visit this charming restaurant. Convenient parking at the local racecourse.
carlah0605
I was lucky enough to dine at L'Enclume on the 31st October - my boyfriend (now Fiancé!) proposed to me during the day and surprised me with the dinner I never thought I'd be lucky enough to experience. I had the best evening and meal of my life, and I'm so excited to share how incredible it was in this review. As soon as we arrived, the staff were fantastic - knowing we were getting engaged that day, they subtly checked the ring was on (in case I'd said no!) and escorted us to our table. Once we were seated, we treated to a glass of pink fizz - such a lovely gesture to start the meal (thank you again!). My other half requested a vegetarian menu, and during booking, a member of staff apparently asked him if there were any cheeses to avoid, which was really appreciated! This was immediately communicated to us when we were seated too, which really showed the attention to detail. The food was nothing less than exquisite - I think I said that every dish was the best thing I'd ever eaten (it honestly was). My personal favourites were the Seaweed Custard (I'm still dreaming of this dish), the cheesy potato soup (this was mouth-watering) and of course, the Anvil - just wow. I've never been to a 3 Michelin star restaurant until now, and it exceed my expectations. I always assumed I'd feel out of place or undeserving of this experience, but the casual vibes and airy interior made me feel so comfortable and content throughout the meal. A big part of that was the staff - each and every one of them was knowledgeable, good-humoured and personable - you could really see how much they enjoyed working at this amazing restaurant. Thank you for this incredible experience!
The most unbelievable dining experience we have ever had. Every part of the experience was sublime. It is truly a unique dining experience from walking through the door to leaving. We were fortunate enough to view the farm the day after as well.
Hands down the greatest dining experience I’ve ever had. The food was amazing along with the Wine but it was the service that made the meal so enjoyable. Max front of house went above and beyond to make the experience so wonderful. He was knowledgeable, funny and got the perfect balance between giving us space and interacting. Overall it was an experience I will remember for a very long time!
Without doubt, this was the most gloriously outstanding experience we’ve ever had in a restaurant. Every detail was simply perfect. Sublime food and drink, fantastic atmosphere and amazing, knowledgeable staff in a truly stunning location. We had wanted to visit L’Enclume for 10 years and now we can’t wait to return! Thank you
The Good: The food - yes it's as good as you hoped, yes its world class, no fancy smoke or theatre just really well thought out incredible flavours, very hard to fault anything, there was a monkfish and mushroom course which really didn't need the fish, but i would still give it 95/100 for food and worth the £250 each. The Bad: Arrival - If you are booked for 7, you arrive at 7, nowhere for pre dinner drinks and the worst part is you will be eating your first course before your first drink arrives which is terrible! LENCLUME PLEASE NOTE......'Apéritif - an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite' So why does this arrive AFTER the first course ! ! Apéritif? we were not even shown a list just asked what we would like..we said 2 glasses of house champagne, we found out later this was £56 and they were small glasses, that is just a rip off! The Wine - We had to ask twice for the list to be brought - it arrived after course number 2 ! - it is on an ipad...WHY? please do not say this is better for the environment than paper as it is not! Also if you are going to upload your list to an ipad then make it interactive - I have been in the wine trade 12 years so I know what to look for but for most people a list of very expensive wines, with no descriptions or tasting notes (cheapest £75) means nothing to most people... Of course as you would expect there is a sommelier - surely he can help, not a chance, he was not trained and knew virtually nothing, when i asked if a wine was oaked he had to go away and check, the best restaurant in the world? then please hire a suitable sommelier.....! The Service - In most parts very good, front of house ( I think Thomas ) was fantastic, only about 30 years old but he ran the floor perfectly. Also a lady from Bradford, nothing was too much trouble and her knowledge was excellent. £100 service charge added to the bill which I hate as I would much rather leave a tip, which would have been more. Setting - An old blacksmiths, full of character, chairs and tables good, cutlery and crockery outstanding, as was the glassware Value - Personally I think the food is worth the money ( except for adding £40 for a cheese course, surely that should be included, also no coffee ) Drinks are ridiculous, we had 2 bottles of wine at trade cost these were £23 and £35, we were charged over £350 for them, and 2 glasses of house champagne for £56 is ludicrous. Accommodation - I will review this separately but at £270 for a room the size of a shoebox, that is 80 degrees even with the window open in December, Not good ! Would we go again? - yes we would drive and drink water as the food is that good.
My husband and I ate at L'Enclume for his 30th birthday. All elements of the meal were exceptional. The amount of courses was very generous when compared to other Michelin star tasting menus, the wine pairing even more so! The staff were pleasant and clearly very knowledgeable. Every course consisted of flavours and food combinations that we had not experienced before - the bone marrow custard was a particular favourite. Even the mint tea that my husband had after the meal was the most elaborate and delicious one we had ever tasted. A staff member giving us a lift back to our B&B as no taxis were operating was the icing on the cake!
What a wonderful experience. My dad and I loved the taster menu. 16 courses of sheer joy to all the senses! The staff were absolutely lovely and the atmosphere was so relaxed. This was a delight.
Myself and wife ate here on our honeymoon and we certainly were not disappointed. Where do I start, this place is out of this world in every sense. The service was outstanding, never missed a beat! To be shown in the kitchen and explained how it’s ran is something I will never forget. Then onto the food, incredible! Every dish brought a whole story to the table which was brilliantly explained by the staff.
Recently voted "Best Restaurant in the World". This is a bit subjective and difficult to process the concept but well deserved. The food is exquisite. The 15 course tasting menu was sublime, no dodgy or bum courses. everything was just perfect. The flavours were magnificent and the combinations were so clever and well beyond me how they came up with these ideas. I guess that's why they are so good. The staff too were amazing. Cheerful and engaging, welcoming and good for a bit of conversation and banter. I did not love all the wined on the wine flight and would honestly suggest sticking to the cheaper of these. No glass of wine was too large for sure and I did not leave the restaurant with anything like an alcohol buzz. I was only put off the taster flight by the inclusion of cider in it. Otherwise the wines were good, but not exceptional. Possibly better value to have a good white and a good red either by glass or by bottle. Overall a wonderful birthday with friends, though despite the unquestionably exquisite quality of the food, a meal that comes in at £400 per head cannot be considered excellent value for money!
Firstly I want to say I have been to multiple 1 and 2 star restaurants in the past, I mention this so you are aware my review has the appropriate context. I wanted to love this so much, I was looking forward to it for months, reading and re-reading the reviews, perhaps nothing could have met my expectations, but we (6 of us) all ending up feeling it was a bit of a damp squib. Don’t get me wrong, nothing here was badly cooked, much of it was incredibly cooked with some really beautiful flavour combinations. My two key issues are texture and the minuscule amount of protein. If there is 150g of protein across the whole 15 courses I’d be surprised, that’s just not enough protein for the price point, which is £250 pp for the tasting menu. As to texture, they’re a lot of creamy things in bowls, without an appropriate counterpoint, by course 6 I was just hoping for something I needed to chew. That’s not to say that there were not several courses where we were blown away by, there absolute was , but there were also courses where we didn’t finish, I did not expect that in a 3 star restaurant. The restaurant itself is beautiful, as is the cutlery and glassware. The sommelier was incredibly engaging, knowledgeable and professional. The other service was variable, All the servers like to chat, which is nice, but it was a bit much over a 4 hour meal, one in particular was a bit too familiar with his jokes…not something I’ve experienced in high end restaurants before and definitely not something I expected in a 3 star restaurant. The bill for six of us was a smidge under £3k. That’s a lot of money and if I’m being really honest I didn’t think it was worth it, you can eat at least as well as this for half the price, you are definitely paying for the stars. Which is ok, if it lives up to the hype, this time, for me,it sadly didn’t.
The food of course is amazing. I am a plain eater and my favourite dishes were things I wouldn’t usually entertain at all. My partner is pescatarian and lactose intolerant so the chef could have served a vegan menu but instead tailored each dish to our needs. Each course is an experience but the staff make it all very lovely. They are welcoming and down to earth, super efficient and still able to chat and banter whilst not missing a beat. Thanks for looking after us tonight!
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It’s hard to know where to start but dinner at L’Enclume is a very special experience and we savoured every moment of it. I think it must be the modern equivalent of a Tudor Court Feast! At first, the portions seem so small that you feel you’ll be hungry at the end but by about two thirds of the way through you start to fill up until you roll out at the end! Especially if you’ve taken advantage of the delicious wines! Every mouthful is exciting and often surprising. I’m still surprised that might favourite course was the one including sweetbreads, who knew? It’s just mind blowing how this food is conceived and executed. The restaurant itself is beautiful and wonderfully minimal and the presentation and service is impeccable. I loved the fact that it was so beautifully paced and everyone’s food hit the table at the same moment. It’s those little things that make it a cut above the rest. The staff are obviously proud to work there, as they should be. The sommelier was sensible and really knew his stuff which is not always a given even in top restaurants. Absolutely magical, if you can afford it, it’s worth every penny.
Wow what an experience sitting at the chefs table watching him put together each course and being able to ask him questions about what he was doing. The food was amazing and the wine that had been chosen to compliment each dish was wonderful. Our room we stayed in was perfect and we had a delightful breakfast. The staff throughout our whole stay were amazing. Thank you
Beautiful food. Brilliant service team. Everything was seamless and well run. They were efficient but there wasn't a sense of being rushed. There is no need to dress up. Casual is fine. Even if you wear your trainers, no one would bat an eyelid. Well maybe some of the patrons would but you won't get that from the staff. My favourites were the duroc pig (#2) and corra linn (#3). Try their tea selection. It is fantastic. I loved the description and explanation for each course. Plating wasnt pompous as well. The sweetbread in the white sack was adorable. Husband didn't realise they were solid containers. Kudos to the staff who have to clean all the dishes and cutlery. I loved the cutlery provided for each course and how they pay attention by removing any crumbs on the table. The food? Just sit back and enjoy the explosion flavour bombs as you take a bite of each course. Some of courses are best eaten all in one go.
Absolutely stunning food and service. What a treat it is to visit this charming restaurant. Convenient parking at the local racecourse.
I was lucky enough to dine at L'Enclume on the 31st October - my boyfriend (now Fiancé!) proposed to me during the day and surprised me with the dinner I never thought I'd be lucky enough to experience. I had the best evening and meal of my life, and I'm so excited to share how incredible it was in this review. As soon as we arrived, the staff were fantastic - knowing we were getting engaged that day, they subtly checked the ring was on (in case I'd said no!) and escorted us to our table. Once we were seated, we treated to a glass of pink fizz - such a lovely gesture to start the meal (thank you again!). My other half requested a vegetarian menu, and during booking, a member of staff apparently asked him if there were any cheeses to avoid, which was really appreciated! This was immediately communicated to us when we were seated too, which really showed the attention to detail. The food was nothing less than exquisite - I think I said that every dish was the best thing I'd ever eaten (it honestly was). My personal favourites were the Seaweed Custard (I'm still dreaming of this dish), the cheesy potato soup (this was mouth-watering) and of course, the Anvil - just wow. I've never been to a 3 Michelin star restaurant until now, and it exceed my expectations. I always assumed I'd feel out of place or undeserving of this experience, but the casual vibes and airy interior made me feel so comfortable and content throughout the meal. A big part of that was the staff - each and every one of them was knowledgeable, good-humoured and personable - you could really see how much they enjoyed working at this amazing restaurant. Thank you for this incredible experience!