The Old Deanery

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   Lesley

   Newcastle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a great experience, taster menu was amazing. The service was fantastic from the very start. The first course at the chief counter was a nice touch. Will definitely be back.
   

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   Laura

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had Sunday lunch at the Old Deanery and I cannot fault it. The room we were seated in was full yet I was impressed that it wasn’t overly noisy - I could hold a conversation yet wasn’t bothered by the conversations of others. From the off, the staff were attentive, warm and friendly. I had my baby with me… I was a little reserved about bringing him out for lunch but they made me feel at ease and welcomed him, too. The food was excellent. I think £40 for a set menu of the quality we experienced is exceedingly good value and we’ll be coming back. I also appreciated that this isn’t a “pile it high” style of roast dinner experience. The portions were very generous so you won’t leave hungry, but they were refined… I think this is what sets it apart from other venues. We will definitely be visiting again; and I particularly want to come for breakfast, too!
   

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   Jamie

   Warwickshire3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had sunday lunch. 4 people all really enjoyed it. Restaurant was quiet and warm (only 2 degrees outside ) esp given it was a very okd building. Staff lovely and attentive. My main could have been hotter if I am honest.
   

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   Roger

   Yorkshire3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Taster menu excellent. Service attentive but not overly so. Excellent evening in a lovely restaurant.
   

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   Ruth

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had Sunday lunch 3 courses menu with parents. Friendly staff, fabulous food and lovely atmosphere, quiet enough to have a conversation but not so quiet it was awkward! They accommodated my mum's dietary requirements even offering smaller portions of each course for her. Will definitely go again!
   

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   Richard

   Yorkshire6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous Sunday lunch again. Excellent in every department. Highly recommended.
   

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   Mike

   London39 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional!! In every sense this place is remarkable. The food is fantastic, the staff are fantastic and it’s in Ripon - it doesn’t get better!
   

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   Martyn

   Yorkshire1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The food is simply outstanding and fantastic value for money.Sunday lunch at £40 for 3 coarses is excellent value and probably one of the best Sunday roast I have had. Unfortunately when you arrive it felt very disorganised and very congested with to many chairs and sofas in the lobby.Also tables were been moved while we were eating to create space which is understandable but should have been arranged before paying customers arrived or were eating.Staff need to be dressed in the same clothing attire rather than all wearing different outfits including a scuffy jumper!All in all the food is of the highest quality and would certainly go back....just need to tidy up on the other aspects of a to become a top all-rounded restaurant.
   

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   Georgina

   Yorkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 31 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, great friendly staff and the tables were spaced out, not too close together.
   

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    Tony

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Very good food and excellent service Would recommend others to visit
    

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