The Old Deanery

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   Deb

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Visiting Ripon for the weekend and researched places to eat and fortunatley found The Old Deanery. Set in lovely historic house that has been decorated with calm colours and a lovely relaxed feel. We arrived and were warmly welcomed and taken to our table. Limited covers in restaurant so we did not feel hemmed in at all and great to have lots of space around us. Started with a cocktail and opted for tasting menu with accompanying wine flight. Exceptional food from the start with great wines that complimented the food. Some amazing tastes and experiences and it was clear that there was a real enthusiasm for the food and drink The Old Deanery provided. Small portions but you need that with a tasting menu and great to be able to enjoy the component flavours of the food down to the micro herbs and dressings Just lovely to go somewhere out of a big city and get such a high standard of food and service. We took over 3 hours to enjoy our fantastic meal and felt cared for all the time with nothing too much effort. Would highly recommend and we will make sure we visit Ripon again so we can return to The Old Deanery.
   

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   Tania

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 November 2024

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

   Fabulous experience. Looked after and welcomed from the minute we stepped foot inside to the minute we left. Food was delicious and beautiful. We couldn’t believe how much work went into some of the dishes. Don’t expect massive portions- this is a refined experience but no one was left hungry. Lovely place, lovely team and great food. What more do you want?
   

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   Lisa

   London

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 6 October 2024

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

   A special occasion which was fabulous in every way. The Old Deanery is simply perfect 🥂🍾
   

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   slav

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 September 2024

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

   Amazing food - top quality ingredients put together so well that each course danced on the palate and left us wanting more. We’ve eaten here quite a few times and the food has been exceptional on each occasion. If you haven’t tried Adam Jackson’s food - you absolutely must. The whole team are super friendly and explain everything in a lovely way. The ambience is fabulous - not at all stuffy - and the music choice spot on. If I could eat here every week I would!
   

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   Jane

   Yorkshire

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 12 September 2024

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

   We went for a birthday treat. We were warmly welcomed and shewn to a table which was very close to a speaker. One of us is very deaf and finds background music a bit tricky. The staff were helpful and relocated us to another, quieter spot. Our personal introduction to the chef was a nice touch. Food - all interesting. The trout 'amuse bouche' and the bread were outstanding. The wines were all well paired with the food and our sommelier was 'generous!' The evening was well timed with a suitable gap between courses. The dining room was lit well but clearly, some repairs/decoration needed. [Final note re: music. This is a sophisticated, expensive restaurant. The dining room ambience was warm and subdued. In my opinion, background music devalues this.]
   

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   John

   Manchester

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 18 August 2024

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

   I would have given 5 ⭐️ had I been able to bite into my roast potatoes. Sorry guys just too hard for me. That said I will return!
   

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   Stuart

   London

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 9 August 2024

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

   The whole experience was amazing. The setting is beautiful. The ambiance and surroundings are high end without being pretentious. Adams food is wonderful and the flavour profiles he creates are sublime. The service and knowledge of the staff is exceptional. We did the wine pairing, and the understanding and detail of information delivered by the young ladies really helped us understand how the drink interacted and complemented the flavour profiles of the food. Despite not (yet) having a star, this is Michelin quality dining. This is our second visit and we will be back.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 July 2024

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

   We had the 10 course tasting menu which was fabulous. The food was like a work of art. Excellent service and beautiful surroundings. Would recommend.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 July 2024

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

   What a great experience eating at the Old Deanery ! Food was amazing service excellent! An overall brilliant night!
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 July 2024

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

    Michelin quality tasting menu in a perfect setting.... couldn't fault the menu at all...every course was unbelievably tasty. The Deanery is a lovely old building.... restaurant space possibly could do with a little more ambience....will go again
    

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