Sonnet Restaurant

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  Matthew spowage

  ·1 week ago

  “Exceptional tasting menu. Surpassed the standard I've had at Michelin starred places. World class.”

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  Maxim Smirnoff

  ·1 week ago

  “An absolutely spectacular 14-course tasting menu, not to mention the amazing staff! Every dish was beautifully presented and thoughtfully put together - we enjoyed every course. We also opted for the wine pairing, which complemented the food perfectly. The restaurant was fully booked, there were only 8 tables (I think!), and it made the whole experience feel wonderfully intimate. The atmosphere was great, too. We had a fantastic evening and will most certainly return the next time we’re in the area!”

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  Claire Brown

  ·1 month ago

  “Exceptional food. Warm service. This restaurant is a gem. Go. You won’t regret it.”

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  Connor Greig

  ·1 month ago

  “Fantastic food (theming is interesting and well done). The service on the other hand, is incredible. Lovely chefs, who guide you through the food. Genuinely lovely restaurant and worth every penny.”

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  Maggie Hicks

  ·2 months ago

  “Outstanding food and really well chosen wine pairings. We’ve eaten a number of tasting menus and this sits with the best of them. Friendly and professional service. The best meal we have had in a long while.”

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  Melanie H-K

  ·4 months ago

  “I came here for my 60th. I was apprehensive as a sole traveller. However, I can't fault the food, the reception and the staff. Absolutely wonderful dining experience. They even gave me a birthday card 😀Recommend if you're in the area (I travelled from Berwick which was where I was staying). Book in advance for a truly special foodie experience”

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  Dave Morrison

  ·4 months ago

  “Absolutely fantastic experience at Sonnet. Delicious food across several courses, none of which we could fault and every course was a treat in itself. Wine flight was well presented and explained and really did compliment the courses. Service was on point, not overly familiar while always on hand if needed. The chef explaining each course added to the experience without being patronising. We loved our evening here and as an experience in Tasting Menus it was second to none, due to the service, intimate setting (16 covers) and most importantly the food.”

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  Jonathan Whitehead

  ·5 months ago

  “The tasting menu is excellent, well presented by the team . Wine pairing also good.”

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  Simon Robinson

  ·5 months ago

  “I’d been looking forward to dining here for so long that I started to worry it might not live up to expectations. As it turned out, said expectations were exceeded - by some way! For those that aren’t familiar, with a sonnet being a 14 line poem, this compact little restaurant serves a creative 14-course tasting menu to 14 guests. With so many courses, the ‘risk’ of not liking one or two increases, but hand-on-heart, I can honestly say I enjoyed them all (just some a tiny bit more than others). If I had to pick a couple of standout dishes, the pea panna cotta with smoked eel was sensational, as was the potato risotto. The two final courses (Baron Bigod, followed by a delicious bowl of passionfruit, miso and white chocolate will also stay in the memory for some time. From the moment I arrived until the door shut behind me, (over three hours later) the service was superb: friendly, attentive, informative - just the right balance, and certainly among the best I’ve experienced. The decor and relaxed vibe were equally pleasing. And, at £110 per head, for this quality, in my book that’s great value. Sonnet is listed in the Michelin guide: surely it can’t be long before the team are rewarded with a star.”

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  Graham Robson

  ·5 months ago

  “Another outstanding lunch from Gary and his team at Sonnet, Alnwick. Morsel after morsel, perfectly crafted with exquisite flavours make you want to act like Oliver Twist and ask "Please sir, can I have more?" but you know there is more, 9 for lunchtime. When Hjem first opened in Wall it was obviously destined for great things. Sonnet is no different, try it soon.”

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