Does such a place exist?

[cerbylondon]

Hello all, I am new to the area and would like to take my wife out for a very special dinner. We like french, italian, modern british etc not looking for indian, chinese. We moved from London so I am not expecting miracles in the area, but would prefer something which is more than a pub with good food. If such a place exists in the northampton area, please let me know, thank you in advance.

Robert

[jumplead]

www.parishouse.co.uk

Not in Northants but in a roundabout way down the road.

I'm sure some others that have sampled what the area has to offer will give you a better idea closer to home shortly.

[LBird]

The Stuffed Olive on the Wellingborough Road in Northampton is pretty good.
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g18...


If you can bring your self to eat Thai and you aren't squeamish about external appearance (of the restaurant) then River Kwai on Barrack Road is just about the best Thai food I've eaten outside of Thailand. 01604 627344



Enjoy :-)

Edited to add - just twigged the word 'special' in your post. Not sure the River Kwai would be quite the thing... :-) but it's definitely worth it for a 'not special' occasion!

Edited by LBird on Monday 18th May 18:58

[LBird]

and I forgot http://www.le-sacre-bleu.co.uk/ very French and very good.

[firesafetydave]

Raymon Blancs in MK is fantastic - just opposite sainsburys
Loch Fyne either next to the above or in Elton - on the way to P'boro
French Partridge is pretty good though a tad expensive
The Plough - bolnhurst is very good
The Mill at Oundle is also pretty good

[firesafetydave]

Raymond Blancs in MK is very good
Loch Fyne at Elton or next to the above is good
The Plough at Bolnhurst is very good
The French Partridge is very good
The Mill at Oundle is pretty good too
Dave

[Tyre_Tread]

You'll be hard pressed to beat this place for character, atmosphere and food:

http://www.rushtonhall.com/

Edited by Tyre_Tread on Tuesday 19th May 13:13

[Dolf]

Tyre_Tread said:

You'll be had pressed to beat this place for character, atmosphere and food:

http://www.rushtonhall.com/

Don't forget to take the coffee in the lounge!

[Tyre_Tread]

Dolf said:

Tyre_Tread said:

You'll be had pressed to beat this place for character, atmosphere and food:

http://www.rushtonhall.com/

Don't forget to take the coffee in the lounge!

Lovely big comfy leather sofas and beautiful ceiling and wall paneling iirc.

[Jem0911]

Tyre_Tread said:

Dolf said:

Tyre_Tread said:

You'll be had pressed to beat this place for character, atmosphere and food:

http://www.rushtonhall.com/

Don't forget to take the coffee in the lounge!

Lovely big comfy leather sofas and beautiful ceiling and wall paneling iirc.

Lovely place but a wee bit dissapointed on the last two visits.
Greta hall is great though.

[Tyre_Tread]

Jem0911 said:

Tyre_Tread said:

Dolf said:

Tyre_Tread said:

You'll be had pressed to beat this place for character, atmosphere and food:

http://www.rushtonhall.com/

Don't forget to take the coffee in the lounge!

Lovely big comfy leather sofas and beautiful ceiling and wall paneling iirc.

Lovely place but a wee bit dissapointed on the last two visits.
Greta hall is great though.

Tell us more.

[Jem0911]

Tyre_Tread said:

Jem0911 said:

Tyre_Tread said:

Dolf said:

Tyre_Tread said:

You'll be had pressed to beat this place for character, atmosphere and food:

http://www.rushtonhall.com/

Don't forget to take the coffee in the lounge!

Lovely big comfy leather sofas and beautiful ceiling and wall paneling iirc.

Lovely place but a wee bit dissapointed on the last two visits.
Greta hall is great though.

Tell us more.

We go alot because it is so close and not as pretentious as The Horse and Trumpet.
But recently we have not been overly impressed (or as impressed as we were the first couple of times).

The food has become somewhat flavourless and my veg tasted a bit fridgey. Which means its been blanched, refreshed and refrigerated. Then reheated to the table. Not the best in my view for the bill size.

[Tyre_Tread]

Jem0911 said:

We go alot because it is so close and not as pretentious as The Horse and Trumpet.
But recently we have not been overly impressed (or as impressed as we were the first couple of times).

The food has become somewhat flavourless and my veg tasted a bit fridgey. Which means its been blanched, refreshed and refrigerated. Then reheated to the table. Not the best in my view for the bill size.

Have you told them that? Please do as places like this may not be aware of th chef getting lazy and the effect it has on the food.

[Jem0911]

Yes I did.
Fair reponse but no convincing so my feet will do the talking.

[Redarress]

Hambledon Hall on Rutland Water. had our Honeymoon there and then as a suprise flew my wife and I by helicoper in for lunch to celebrate her 40th birthday

Edited by Redarress on Wednesday 20th May 23:25

[ian_uk1975]

jumplead said:

www.parishouse.co.uk

Not in Northants but in a roundabout way down the road.

I'm sure some others that have sampled what the area has to offer will give you a better idea closer to home shortly.

Bloody hell... £25 for full English brekky on Father's Day?! £55 per head for a 3-course meal? Sorry if I appear shockingly crass or common by mentioning the prices (sarcasm intended), but that's crazy (and probably cheap compared to some even more insane restaurants). Their special offers aren't too bad in comparison, at least (£25 for a 3-course lunch).

I paid £4.95 for a Sunday carvery at Overstone Manor on Bank Holiday Monday... lovely setting and a great carvery!

Sorry folks, just venting a bit. I did pay about £130 for a romantic Valentine's Day meal for two a few years back at a rather nice restaurant/steak house in New York and it was the best-tasting food I'd ever had. Mine you, that price included drinks and tip.

[andrew.]

ian_uk1975 said:

jumplead said:

www.parishouse.co.uk

Not in Northants but in a roundabout way down the road.

I'm sure some others that have sampled what the area has to offer will give you a better idea closer to home shortly.

Bloody hell... £25 for full English brekky on Father's Day?! £55 per head for a 3-course meal? Sorry if I appear shockingly crass or common by mentioning the prices (sarcasm intended), but that's crazy (and probably cheap compared to some even more insane restaurants). Their special offers aren't too bad in comparison, at least (£25 for a 3-course lunch).

I paid £4.95 for a Sunday carvery at Overstone Manor on Bank Holiday Monday... lovely setting and a great carvery!

Sorry folks, just venting a bit. I did pay about £130 for a romantic Valentine's Day meal for two a few years back at a rather nice restaurant/steak house in New York and it was the best-tasting food I'd ever had. Mine you, that price included drinks and tip.

but imho they're worth every penny