The Old Deanery

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   Nicky

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The tasting menu at the Old Deanery is a very special experience, especially when the wine pairing is added. Each intricate and delicious dish is explained as is the wine choice and the service is second to none without being in any way obtrusive. The dining room itself is beautiful and everything adds to the ambience to create a lovely and personalised evening. This is the second time we have been at Christmas and you always wonder if it can possibly be as good again - it was!
   

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   Stephanie

   Orlando

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   A most perfect experience. The team at the old deanery strike a really great balance between efficiency, professionalism with a good dose of warmth and can do. The afternoon tea consists beautifully fresh finger sandwiches (we asked for a few more and these were given with pleasure) and a small savoury tartlet, delicious with prawn and dill. Now…. The scones well they are just about the most epic scones, we are still talking about them! Short and crisp top and crumbly unctuous.. even a small shot glass of chocolate ganache which sadly couldn’t be finished due to our expanded waists! Teas, coffee & the most exquisite English sparkling wine were the ideal pairing to this feast. You simply MUST try it ! Thankyou to the whole team
   

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   Paul

   Yorkshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

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

   Food and service was amazing, and definitely do with wine pairing
   

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   Steve

   Yorkshire

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

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

   Exceptional restaurant, food was fantastic and the staff brilliant. Can't fault this place at all.
   

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   Deb

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   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 November 9, 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 October 6, 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 September 21, 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 September 12, 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 August 18, 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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