The Latymer in Bagshot

Lovely food and experience. Could have been elevated if there was a additional personalisation, given they asked what the occasion was. Other than that, what was advertised was perfect and the dessert was a perfect closer.

We enjoyed a fabulous evening at the Latymer for our 10th wedding anniversary. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, all staff welcomed us with enthusiasm. The tasting menu was an exquisite surprise and we thoroughly enjoyed the wine pairings so thoughtfully paired by sommelier Gabriel, who was happily put on the spot to recommend further accompaniment. All staff ensured that it was a wonderful choice for our special evening, many thanks! Dietary restrictions: We were asked in advance several times about any dietary requirements, both at booking, booking confirmation and on the day.

It s a very special please you feel very beautiful and luxury the food is one of the greatest is one of the best restaurant i ever tried

Probably the best restaurant in London that I have been to. I liked everything very much. I recommend it to everyone.

It s was very nice food

Great restraunt greate food would highley recommend

The service was phenomenal however the food was mediocre. The food was inconsistent in terms of its cook and the seasoning was not controlled. Really disappointing especially for what you pay!!

We came here for our wedding anniversary and left rather disappointed. I do have a severe allergy to some fish and that was accommodated, we appreciated that. What we didnt expect was no menu at the start to see what we might even be eating and no choice either till after the dish was put down and not eaten. I cant eat runny eggs as it gives me an upset stomach and one dish had a poached quails egg. If Id have known this in advance Id have mentioned that I cant eat it and opted for something else. I ate it hoping that Id be OK as the egg was smaller than a hens egg. In short, I wasnt. Another course with foie gras, which again, I morally dont eat. So an expensive ingredient going to waste. We had a pea dish with sweetbread. Again, I have a mild intolerance to peas and dont eat sweet bread. When the waiter returned it was then that he offered another dish, which would slow the kitchen down but they could look into it. If they really wanted to accommodate customers wishes and preferences this could have been done so with a glance at the menu at the start. As it was having to pause service to swerve and make another dish with no notice seemed like a hassle so we didnt take it. The deserts were both lactose heavy. Which again, I would not opt to order but had to eat some of it as it was infront of me. As it was, with the runny egg, peas and dairy deserts I ended up on thr toilet about 10 times at the end of dinner which totally ruined our evening. As my wife said in the other post, if wed have had the menu up front we could have picked out 4 of the 6 dishes as something I couldnt or would prefer not to eat. Convenience of the chef in the name of culinary art apparently trumps happiness of the customer. If we had known at time of booking that there was a my way or the highway approach to our 700 quid dinner we would definitely not have booked. We will definitely not return.

Outstanding

One star for the food purely for the fact we had no choice over what we ate (they forced you to have a surprise discovery menu). I think when youre spending 700 pounds on a dinner for two you should have a choice (or you should be informed upon booking that they only serve one set menu). As a result we ended up with two courses that we just did not enjoy (sweetbreads and a course with foie gras which I morally do not agree with and would never have chosen). So we ended up spending a lot of money for courses we didnt enjoy. Once the waiters saw we didnt eat the sweet breads they reluctantly offered to make another course but then said it would mess with the timings of everything else so we could tell it would have been a huge inconvenience if we had said yes. So we didnt bother! The cooking itself was great but it showed the arrogance of the restaurant dictating to customers what to eat (and sure it made the chefs life much easier only focussing on one set menu rather than giving customers more choice) So not customer orientated at all!

Perfectly perfect thanks to the team

Delicious food and drinks good

This is best restaurants I have ever eaten meal from the most special dish that love from this restaurant is

We stayed at Pennyhill Park for my 60th birthday and the 6 course tasting menu was a special treat. The food was original, surprising and sometimes theatrical. We didnt stretch to the wine pairing, but asked for a white and red recommendation which were both superb. The staff were attentive and friendly (particularly Shiju and Sergio) and were able to answer all our questions about the food and wine, including giving us a history of the Anjou Pigeon. The restaurant is intimate and beautifully designed. Would definitely recommend. Thanks to Steve and your team for a wonderful evening :)

Incredible food. Priced accordingly

Ill never feel a expensive restaurant vibe because im poor

Only our second visit to a Michelin starred restaurant, as the first one was underwhelming. Latymer however was an absolutely fantastic experience. My wife and I went for the 6 course tasting menu and the food was absolutely fantastic, with the scallop dish my personal highlight. We also had the wine pairing which was a great choice and the superb sommelier talked us through each glass. As it was a special occasion we upgraded to the Wagyu beef and it really was melt in the mouth. The only slight disappointment were the desserts, definitely not in the same league as all the other courses, but a wonderful cheese board with a port ended the evening on a high for us. The restaurant itself has an elegant, without being stuffy, atmosphere and each and every one of the service staff were excellent, knowledgable, and above all friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend for a special night out

A fantastic experience. The food was divine and the staff could not have been more friendly and professional.

What a beautiful and delicious tasting menu. I loved every course. The wine that we had to accompany our main course and dessert was amazing.

A delightful experience with excellent service,the food was delicate and delicious. The decor was sublime and atmospheric and the staff were both friendly and highly knowledgeable. A beautiful hotel and surrounding area,I would highly recommend a visit. Dietary restrictions: The chef and staff were very considerate and helpful towards my allergy and I was very thankful for the effort placed into my delicious meal.

The food is so good. I have been multiple times with multiple head chefs and the standard never drops.

1st class. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Had a 4 course vegan taster menu. Exquisite!

Disappointing. Service and ambiance were fine; the wine was good quality but dispensed in small quantities. Sadly the kitchen simply does not match what many other Michelin one star restaurants do in terms of creativity. We had a succession of small delicious morsels that needed much more than quails eggs and gold leaf to create a memorable experience. In addition the blanket 13.5% service charge makes everything unrealistically expensive. Dietary restrictions: Very good response to lactose intolerance.

One of my favorite Michelin experiences! Highly recommended. Fantastic food, ambience and service

Just under 3 and a half hours of heaven... Not everyday can you treat yourself to such a level of taste. But I missed it so much and it was a pure bliss of pleasure. Recommended it? Without any doubts, be ready for perfection. Expansive? Yes of course but, for the amount and the quality and the pleasure felt.....not expensive at all... Thank you to all involved in this special evening.

The Latymer at Pennyhill Park is one of the main reasons we choose to regularly stay at the Hotel. The restaurant has been one of our favourite Michelin destinations for a number of years and we cannot recommend highly enough the Tasting Menu whether for lunch or dinner.

Fantastic experience! Thank you :)

Food truly excellent, service very good, only negative was the price: Wonderful 6 course set dinner menu was just under £150 pp. Drinks extra obviously

Theres a reason this place has a Michelin star, and it lives up to the hype. Absolutely delicious food, impeccable service and wine matching to support was perfect throughout. I had the vegetarian options whilst my partner had non-seafood, all of which was catered to with no fuss. We wondered if there was going to be enough food, given the sizes of the dishes but actually both left feeling completely full. Word of warning: this might have been due to the mid-meal bread offering, but I wasnt complaining given the butter (herb infused or not!) was unbelievable. The wine pairing was great and you could tell the sommeliers were knowledgeable and entirely passionate. At about £130pp plus £95pp for wine pairing, this isnt a cheap night, but if you act as though this is a delicious treat you wont be disappointed at all. Special shout out to Saroshe (think thats how you spell his name!) as our attentive, funny, knowledgeable and incredibly professional waiter - thank you for ensuring our evening was special! Vegetarian options: From cauliflower fungi to beetroot, truffle and artichokes, youre not going to be disappointed. I didnt feel short changed versus the meat options.

By far the best Michelin restaurant I ve been too. The food was absolutely exquisite, beautifully presented and delicious. My 2 least favourite foods, were my favourite there! Steve even took the time out to speak to us - what a gentleman, so humble and clearly loves his job. I would also like to give a special mention to Jose - our waiter - professional, friendly, attentive and couldn t do enough for us - by far the best waiter I have ever met.

We visited for the tasting lunch as a group of four. When we arrived at Pennyhill we were early so asked to go for pre dinner drinks. We were directed to the bar, rather than walked through. We had to physically move chairs to the table we wanted to sit at ourselves as there weren t enough. We had to ask for the drinks menu then had to ask for someone to take our order. No one offered to take our jackets. Drinks then took so long that we asked for them to be brought straight to the restaurant. Once we were in Latymer it was a different story as the service was great and food was lavish. Overall it just lacked the little courtesies that warrant a four or five star rating. The hotel left the restaurant lacking.

Disappointed. First, they couldnt find our booking and I had to show them on my phone that I indeed booked and paid the deposit. Thankfully, it wasnt fully booked and they were able to give us a table. We had a 6 course menu. First four were outstanding, the two starters were excellent and so were the two main courses. But then came the disappointments which ruined the evening for my wife. The first dessert was mediocre, rather refreshing but nothing special and wouldnt want another one. Worst was the last dessert. It was sour and bitter. It just didnt work and we both forced ourselves to eat as much as we could but couldnt finish half of it. We also looked at three other tables and at all those tables the three couples also left most of that dessert on the plate. I gave feedback to the waiter who only said hell pass it on. My wife really craved for something sweet in the end and we didnt get anything else. Weve just been to a simple local restaurant today and at the end of the meal they gave us complimentary chocolate and some orange jelly. My wife said even here you get this and I really wanted something like this at the Latymer. At the Latymer I paid £338 for two people (and we only had two alcoholic drinks each) and hearing my wife saying that makes me really want to tell people to avoid the Latymer. It was also my wifes birthday when we went to the Latymer, so its even more disappointing that our experience wasnt great.

Loved every minute of it

Great food and service, brilliant experience.

We had a lovely evening out. Such fun to have a blind menu! All the staff were wonderful. I d certainly recommend it! (Definitely order tea/coffee at the end of the meal, if only for the petit fours!)

In no world is this a Michelin star restaurant (sadly). 3 hrs 30 mins for 6 courses where one of the courses was a tiny pre-desert. Staff were pleasant and the restaurant was nice in terms of the interior. Highlight was the sommelier who was super accommodating. But no getting away from the fact that the star puts this place in the wrong league.

Perfect for a special occasion!

One star Michelin Restaurant nestled on the border of Berkshire and Surrey County. One of its kind in a serene environment. Free on site parking and wheelchair access

Having enjoyed the latymer on several occasions previously, we were intrigued to see what it would be like under new head chef Steve Smith. In short, it did not disappoint at all and was a fantastic meal. Just from the quality of the amuse bouche (the cheese and truffle balls were to die for) and the bread, you could tell we were in for a treat. Menu wise there is a great a la carte option where you can go for up to 4 courses or else there is the full tasting menu too. We opted for the 4 courses and they were all absolutely delicious - the scallop dish was probably one of the best scallop dishes I ve ever had, and the strawberry dessert was so inventive too. Service was attentive, friendly, and on point the entire meal. Overall one of the best fine dining places I ve been for a while and would be shocked if their Michelin star wasn t affirmed again in the next guide if our experience is anything to go by. Definitely worth a visit whether you re staying in the hotel or not. 18/20

One of the best meals we ve ever had, I d highly recommend coming here for a special occasion. They catered to all our dietary requirements beautifully. Every course of the tasting menu was delightful and it was surprisingly good value for the amount of excellent quality food you get. We tried to capture how the food was presented like art, sometimes too elegant to eat... Just perfection!

My partner and I had lunch here in September 2020. I can honestly say it was the best meal I ve ever eaten. We had a 3 course a la carte and it was amazing. Would highly recommend anyone and everyone to dine here. Thanks to all the staff who made this so special for us!

Fantastic food followed up by great service. Knocked a star off for waits between courses

Amazing 10 course tasting menu!!!!!!! We have the most delicious 10 course tasting menu here - HIGHLY recommend!! The lobster was divine! My husband doesnt eat fish/seafood and was blown away by the scallops!! Thats a HUGE compliment!! They can match wines to the courses too.

Yummy foods pleasant staff And surroundings.

The food and service in this restaurant is outstanding. The room itself is a inviting and relaxing. If only I lived closer; Id be going more often!

Fantastic food , service was brilliant. Best dining experience ever!

Ok.

We have been to the Latymer on several occasions now, and have never had a bad experience here. The cooking is beautifully innovative - delicious and elegant and always a new twist every time we go. Service is impeccable - warm, friendly and welcoming, without being stifling. Theres a lovely little touch of sending a member of the kitchen brigade out with your amuse bouches which I feel really puts a personal spin on the meal. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend this restaurant to anyone and cant wait till the kids are old enough so we can bring them!

I cant believe theres only two of us here who has actually reviewed this place. First of all, 5 stars. The meal, the staff and ambience. Attention to detail on taste and presentation of food is incredible. It was really of the staff for preparing my man a written happy birthday card. He really enjoyed it. We went for the 5 course meal and regretted not doing the 7 course. If we do go back, well definitely try it with wine pairing. Its worth it.

Have spent a few nights as a guest of Pennyhill Park and have never been disappointed. Had a rather special meal with my other half, when I asked her to marry me, at The Latymer. The staff were brilliant and nothing was too much trouble. They made us both feel like a million dollars whilst the food and accompanying wine blew us away. A beautifully presented place with fantastic staff serving incredible food and wine making its guests feel as good as they can be. Thank you.

Excellent food and excellent service.

Amazing!!

Impeccable service, beautiful setting and mesmerising food.

Sensational food in beautiful surroundings. Very good service too. We will definitely make another visit. Most certainly deserves a Michelin star.

Honestly, cant fault the excellent service from the staff and the ambience, but we both did feel underwhelmed and hungry at the end of the meal. Went for the 7 course dinner menu, the food was good but for the amount paid, we were expecting a lot more. Charging £13.50pp for a cheese course which consisted of only one cheese (a cheddar), thought was a bit odd and £5 for an Americano, which was just a Nespresso coffee pod. The wine was exceptional and the staff were very attentive and laid back which added to the overall experience. I wouldnt be rushing back though. Have dined here previously when it was a 2 star and a different chef, we paid far less for a much better dining experience.

I would give the food 3 stars but put in context with the cost, the overall experience merits 1 or 2. Were it not for the bread and a chocolate dessert, the meal itself would have left me hungry. The dishes were bite sized, some of the combinations of ingredients did not work, the ingredients themselves were fairly low cost so i can t justify the price, the pairing wines were nothing special, no dish or taste stood out as memorable. Pretentious disguising something ordinary, didnt deliver at all. And too expensive for a 1 michelin in any case, though how it maintains this is a mystery. Sorry but i found nothing good to say about it.

A wonderful evening from start to finish. Beautiful food, attentive staff and a wonderful setting... perfect...

One of the best meals Ive had. The staff was helpful and courteous. The wine pairing s were perfect.

Fantastic experience and heavenly surprises. Matt and his team take you on a road of discovery and cullianry surprises that capture the essence and will of modern cooking. The whole team made this a great experience and day out. Gluten free requirements were catered very well and had no worries at all. Cant fault at all the food or service.

This was a complete disappointment for us, it was obscure for the sake of being obscure and the dishes didn t flow into one another. A number of aspects where also lacking in any kind of flavour, we have had tasting menus of half the price that were ten times better l. Even the crackers and chutney for the cheese board was disappointing. The dessert was the only redeeming feature.

Mediocre at best

Excellent food in a beautiful location. Really enjoyed.

5 course taster menu and wine pairing was excellent. The staff were very attentive too. Very enjoyable

I had an amazing experience here on a Saturday lunch with the tasting menu. We were very late but the staff were extremely accommodating and attentive throughout. Its not big which I liked as it meant it wasnt very noisy inside. The food was really good and my partner commented that it was better than a couple of two michelin star restaurants hed been to. They had little cards on the table to explain where some of the ingredients were from and this was a really nice touch. We also had a flight of wine which paired wonderfully with the food. The tasting menu was reasonably priced. We had a cheese course added on and tried some cheeses wed never had before which were great. We spent some time in the bar afterwards which was really nice overlooking some of the grounds and just a really nice atmosphere there too. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and would recommend. Looking forward to returning.

Had a lovely time going for tasting menu lunch with good friends. Menu was absolutely great & the wine pairings amazing. Highly recomended

A truly enriching experience and has never disappointed. I have dined a couple of times here and have been served by different head chefs. I cannot fault the seasonal menus, thought behind matching dishes and the sommeliers wine pairing. The service is attentive and grounds are inspiring. My first visit to Pennyhill was in 2012 as it was my chosen wedding venue, and what a venue. I regularly return just for a little tipple in the Ascot bar overlooking the spa. Dont miss the experience, book now!

Great service, excellent food

Excellent food and excellent service. Could use a bit of background music though, can get a little quiet if there arent many people dining.

Amazing. They were brilliant with my food restrictions and allergies.

Beautiful restaurant and well-presented dishes

Well worth the struggle down the M3 .... It really was beyond our wildest expectations,....four of us for a great 3course lunch ( with added additions) .... the whole experience, which included enjoying the 3 course menu was fabulous...bravo!

Great potential

Now called: Matt Worswick at the Latimer. We had the 10-course taster menu, the food was truly magical. The staff were so friendly and accommodating, adapting the menu for me as I dont eat pork or red wine - although you wouldnt expect any less for the amount you pay for the experience. Hoping my hubby will take me again next year!

We had the 10 course tasting menu with matching wines and were here for over 5 hours! All I can say was that it was fantastic, I couldnt fault either the service or the food and will definitely be coming back in the new year. Highlight for me was either the lobster bisque or the chocolate dessert but everything was amazing.

This may well be the best meal I have ever had, anywhere. A lifetime top 5 place. Sublime.

Well, its got 2 Michelin stars so its going to be good, isnt it? Flawless food (we had the tasting menu), incredibly polite staff, lovely location and the price was not too shocking (although we didnt have any wine. Im sure that would have massively inflated the bill). Not cheap but, yes, well be back.

Nothing short of exceptional dining, we tried Michael Wignalls taster menu, which was a work of art complimented with perfect execution, it made for a thrilling experience on a very special occasion.