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Ember, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Ember

4.9
4.9
661 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
21:30
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
TASTING MENU UP THE CHEF’S TABLE (HIGH STOOL)

SAT ON SUMPTUOUS BAR STOOLS UP ON THE CHEFS COUNTER, YOU WILL GET TO SEE ALL THE ELEMENTS OF OUR FULL MENUS AS OUR TEAM OF CHEF’S CREATE YOUR DISH RIGHT IN-FRONT OF YOUR EYES. THE CHEF’S TABLE SEATS 12 MAX, AND OUR BIGGEST PARTY IS 4 PEOPLE, THIS IS A 7 COURSE TASTING MENU ONLY.

SMALL PLATE DINING

FOR THOSE WANTING MORE PRIVACY, WE HAVE A SUITE OF DINING TABLES ON THE MAIN FLOOR, WITH EACH TABLE IN EYESHOT OF THE KITCHEN. THIS IS A GREAT EXPERIENCE BECAUSE YOU CAN STILL SEE ALL THE ACTION AND FALL IN LOVE WITH THE SOUNDS AND SMELLS OF THE KITCHEN.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 17:30–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–15:00
  • Phone number
    07464 128878
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    JAMES PECK

Experiences

  • SMALL PLATES DINING

    Multiple dates available
    FOR THOSE WANTING MORE PRIVACY, WE HAVE A SUITE OF DINING TABLES ON THE MAIN FLOOR OR MIDWEEK UP THE CHEF'S TABLE, WITH EACH TABLE IN EYESHOT OF THE KITCHEN. THIS IS A GREAT EXPERIENCE BECAUSE YOU CAN STILL SEE ALL THE ACTION AND FALL IN LOVE WITH THE SOUNDS AND SMELLS OF THE KITCHEN.
    SMALL PLATES DINING photo
  • TABLE BY THE DOOR

    Multiple dates available
    WE HAVE ONE TABLE BY THE FRONT DOOR THAT IS A LITTLE CHILLY IN THE WINTER MONTHS; IT HAS A HEATER; IF YOU ARE KEEN TO DINE WITH US AND HAPPY TO WRAP UP A LITTLE WARMER, THEN THIS TABLE IS AVAILABLE.
    TABLE BY THE DOOR photo
  • TASTING MENU UP THE CHEF'S TABLE £70pp

    Multiple dates available
    Sat up with the chefs, you will watch your 7 course tasting menu being cooked over live fire, we have a vegetarian tasting menu available also.
    TASTING MENU UP THE CHEF'S TABLE £70pp photo

What 661 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Overall

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Food

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Service

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Ambience

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Value

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ember offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing food" and a "friendly, attentive staff." Guests appreciate the "innovative menu," "great atmosphere," and the "unique opportunity" to watch chefs at work. Many recommend it "for special occasions" and highlight the "superb service" and "delicious cocktails."
661 Reviews
  1. KAREN

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent visit to Ember today. I took my Mum for a birthday / Mother's day treat & as always, the experience was exceptional. Charlie seated us & explained to my Mum (who was there for the first time) how the menu & wine paring would play out. Every course was delicious, the quality & care taken were superb. Charlie explained each wine, with enthusiasm, professionalism & he was friendly & happy to chat to us about our dogs. He's a real asset to the team, it was a pleasure to meet you Charlie. It was good to chat to Hannah & the team. Thank you Ember for making the experience wonderful for my 78 year old Mum & I

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  2. Sarah

    Northampton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic lunch with a very delicious tasting menu for potential new dishes. The food was expertly cooked and very tasty. I ate a wonderful salmon tartare which was incredible and I really don't like salmon. The dishes cooked over the open flame still retained their own flavours without smoke overkill. Desserts were delicious. We need to go back to eat from the main menu as it all sounds so good!

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  3. AndrewG

    Vancouver7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very tasty mixture of small plates at a reasonable price. Staff were friendly. The only downside is it was quite chilly near the door (on a very cold evening).

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely welcome, the door was held open when we arrived before we even got close to the entrance. Equally when my partner went outside to settle our baby, again the door was held open when he was ready to come back in. The preempting and attentiveness was spot on, a great touch. Loved the food and the atmosphere. Service was lovely, staff really accommodating with us having small children. Great to see previous feedback by another customer had been taken onboard about it being chilly by the door and a powerful heater was in situ. We can’t wait to come back as a couple for a date night minus the baby for the taster menu. Thank you

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  5. Tony

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came back to celebrate my 70th birthday. The taster menu was fantastic. Wonderful flavours. The service was attentive without being overfussy. We'll be back again before too long.

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  6. Ricardo

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious and unique experience when sat on the high top seating for locals to Rushden and Wellingborough. The food has been consistently excellent, and the staff incredibly attentive. Looking forward to my next visit already!

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  7. Pauline

    Cambridge3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Ember and certainly won't be our last. Whilst an expensive meal it was first class and worth every bit. The dishes were cooked to perfection. The staff were very attentive and took care of us. We were situated by the main entrance and they kept checking we were warm enough and if we wanted additional heating and blankets. The noise level was quite high but everyone was enjoying themselves. We had the small plate dishes and ended up having everything off the menu bar a couple of dishes. We also had a bottle of Rioja which was lovely. Overall highly recommended!

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  8. Martin

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The front of house team, we’re fanatic. Attentive and friendly. As for the chefs, wow. The food was outstanding. Each course was presented in such a way to enhance the experience. The courses were described with such enthusiasm and detail. All over a really fantastic experience. Thank you to Team Ember.

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  9. Penny

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit - we loved Ember. Chose table option as dining with friends and wanted to sit as a four rather than at Chef’s Table. Food was all delicious - we each had a different favourite - the turnip, the bavette, the stone bass, the mussels……there wasn’t a dish that disappointed. Service was excellent - we felt warmly welcomed and no rush to finish. Great, lively atmosphere. We will be returning.

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  10. Helen

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent quality of food. Loved the menu choices and lovely small atmosphere. Excellent customer service too

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Ember is rated 4.9 stars by 661 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ember

Unit 42 Nene Court, Embankment, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 1LD

Additional information

  • Area
    Wellingborough
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 17:30–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–15:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    JAMES PECK
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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