Alexandra L. • 1 review
27 August 2024
8.5/10The staff were excellent. They measured the pace of the meal and degree of attentiveness appropriately. We were neither rushed nor delayed. The only reason we did not give full marks for the food was because my husband’s duck was not pink, and was a little over cooked. Everything I had was delicious. The ‘ inter dessert’ was also delicious and would merit being a dessert in itself.
gary p. • 1 review
19 June 2024
10/10+1Just brilliant
Janet A. • 3 reviews
19 April 2024
10/10The restaurant is in the old Granary and has been beautifully designed . The menu was individually designed with our name on it .. I have never seen that before . The amuses bouches were delicious and the set menu was £55 for 2 courses which is fantastically reasonable for such a high standard . My brill was amazing and my friend’s beef was so tender .
Anna B. • 1 review
29 August 2023
9.5/10Fabulous food and wonderfully catered to an intolerance. Impeccable service and timing. Beautiful location and surroundings. Loved the personalised menus. Only recommendation is that, on a quiet evening, diners are given side tables so as to give more privacy. Highly recommend.
Neal D. • 2 reviews
25 April 2023
6/10Disappointed with main courses where the main element was overpowered by strength of sauces/glances, service and setting were beautiful just a pity food did not live up to expectation of a restaurant of this quality
Old Downton Lodge • Owner
Dear Neal, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. So sorry to hear about the review. We have had these main courses on for sometime now and guests love it to be honest. But happy to take your feedback and Chef will of course take it into account. I can assure you the food does live up to expectation just read all reviews on various review site including this one. It just might not be up to your palate as everyone has different taste and view on food. Kind Regards Willem
Julie R. • 1 review
13 April 2023
10/10I booked the Old Downtown Lodge after reading the reviews . I was not disappointed. Everything from arriving to departing was excellent. The food was absolutely wonderful. We had the tasting menu and wine flight it was perfect and Thomasz’s knowledge regarding the wine was amazing. The staff were attentive and friendly. Our room was beautiful, spotless and cosy with all the amenities you need. The whole atmosphere was outstanding. The terrace and gardens are stunning. The buildings are so attractive with an amazing eye for detail. We loved everything about it. Can’t wait to visit again. Thank you all so much. A perfect stay in every way.
Old Downton Lodge • Owner
Dear Julie, Thank you for taking the time to review us and also your visit. Glad to hear you had such a good time and the food and staff are amazing. Tomasz is very knowledgeable and he loves talking about wine and Whisky. Nicks food is also amazing and we are so luck to have him and his tea in our kitchen. Look forward to your return. Kind Regards Willem
John P. • 4 reviews
19 December 2022
10/10Lovely renovated spacious ancient room, We had the Tasting Menu which was excellent and quite filling (in our experience portions are often too small in Tasting Menus). Flavouring was strong and construction of dishes interesting (e.g. Goats cheese ice cream with the beetroot starter was lovely). The venison dish was very rich and the only dish that I would have readily swapped was the Tunworth on a crumpet. However I am not a big fan of crumpets, and I felt the extra carbs were unnecessary, Overall highly recommended with first class service.
Hendrik P. • 1 review
13 August 2022
10/10Wonderful restaurant. They catered our wedding, and a year later their food is just as lovely. It was very special to celebrate our wedding anniversary here. Delicious food and excellent service.
Yve H. • 1 review
7 July 2022
10/10Lovely afternoon tea at this beautiful place. Delicious sandwiches, scones and cakes, with lovely tea. Spotless, beautiful, with friendly, helpful and efficient staff. Well worth a visit.
Alex C. • 1 review
29 June 2022
10/10Staff were immediately welcoming and friendly, meaning we felt welcome and relaxed. Ample choice of drinks from the bar, staff very knowledgeable about what they were serving. Did not feel at all rushed, and also didn’t feel like we waited too long for anything at all. All the food was exceptional, we especially enjoyed the mackerel and the beef on the tasting menu. The chicken butter will also stick in my mind and tastebuds for a while- yum! Lovely evening in lovely surroundings with lovely staff. Thank you!
Anita S. • 1 review
22 April 2022
10/10We were wow'd by Downton Lodge. The food was exquisite, really outstanding. The staff were friendly and attentive. The location and the building was like something from a film set. We will definitely visit again and stay next time. Very special.
Ideh K. • 2 reviews
5 February 2022
10/10It was agreat and welcoming atmosphere. The food was stunning, the service was amazing and in overall we had a fantastic experience and I will definitely come back and recommend
Mel B. • 2 reviews
30 January 2022
10/10What a wonderful evening, this restaurant has great ambience, fantastic staff and food to die for. My wife has a very restricted diet due to allergies but the chef and team took it completely in their stride creating a unique menu for her and personalised it. Nice touch!
Vivien L. • 2 reviews
11 July 2021
9.5/10We loved the service on a quiet Sunday lunch. First course was heritage tomatoes with buratta, basil, olive tapenade and olive oil. An amazing combination. We had traditional Sunday lunch of beef. It was local ingredients and well presented with a wide range of vegetables. Excellent value and a reasonable option of wines. Definitely a destination restaurant
- -. • 1 review
24 October 2019
9.5/10Thank you Nick, for an excellent meal and good luck with the future. Please try Hillside Gin, to my palate it is special.
Gordon C. • 4 reviews
8 September 2019
10/10Beautifully situated in former agricultural buildings
- -. • 1 review
27 August 2019
10/10I was pleased that the chef emphasised quality over quantity. The menu was adventurous; the limited choice was a triumph. This worked very well for me. Maybe more vegetables in each of the dishes?
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