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The Horned Dorset Inn, Leonardsville, NY

The Horned Dorset Inn

5.0
5
436 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Horned Dorset Inn is the quintessential destination for memorable fine dining and lodging in central New York, serving seasonal, contemporary and classical French cuisine. Chef Wratten combines produce from the restaurant’s own organic gardens with locally produced meats and cheeses. Fish is an affinity for the chef, given 25 years at his signature restaurant in Rincon, Puerto Rico, and vegetarians will delight in his mindful creations. Aaron is an alumnus of “Aureole” under Charlie Palmer and “Restaurant Daniel” under Daniel Boulud. Located in a beautifully restored historical building, in the small town of Leonardsville it has been lovingly managed by the same family for nearly 44 years. Information about accommodations in their gracious Victorian inn and off-premises catering are available on the website or by phone.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (315) 855-7898
  • Website
    http://www.horneddorsetinn.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Aaron Wratten
  • Catering
    Custom Catering available for events large and small. Call for details.
  • Location
    2000 Route 8, Leonardsville, NY 13364
  • Area
    Cooperstown
  • Cross Street
    center street /route 8
  • Parking details
    Free parking
  • Entertainment
    Join us Friday nights for live music withAlone Together, The Mollin-Clay DuoSee our website for Monthly Sunday Dinner-Concerts and Other events.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

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What 436 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Upstate New York

    Best Overall

  • Upstate New York

    Best Food

  • Upstate New York

    Best Service

  • Upstate New York

    Best Ambience

  • Upstate New York

    Romantic

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Overall

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Food

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Service

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Mohawk Valley

    Best Value

  • Mohawk Valley

    Hot spot

  • Mohawk Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Mohawk Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Mohawk Valley

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Horned Dorset Inn offers a "brilliant" dining experience close to the Glimmerglass Opera Festival. Guests rave about its "exceptional cuisine" and "fabulous" atmosphere. Notably, the soufflé is a must-try, and the service is "attentive and friendly." This historic venue in rural upstate NY promises an unforgettable evening.

436 Reviews

  1. Jeorge

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed the food tonight! It was indeed a great culinary experienced.. Thank You

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  2. Frances

    New York City

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our dinner at the Horned Dorset Inn! From the service, to the food, to the atmosphere...it was all traditional without being stuffy. There was a great balance of formality and casualness paired with delicious food and drinks. If you're ever in the area, I do not hesitate to recommend it!

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  3. claire

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a perfect, intimate venue to have a meal. The food is cozy, as is the interior, love it!

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  4. Matthew

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food and service in an elegant yet cozy room. Highly recommend.

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  5. maria

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely experience… room was beautiful and comfortable… food was delicious… art pieces were beautiful… great ambiance…

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  6. Mark

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Special thanks to Mike, Megan and Maddalena for a special evening.

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  7. Patricia

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go there every year, they never disappoint! A rare find in central rural New York.

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  8. Robert

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and great value for an outstanding restaurant.

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  9. Richard

    Upstate NY

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An Elegant welcoming atmosphere began before even entering the building with the views of the gardens perfection offering a taste of what was to follow. The servers were efficient , personable and polite. The menu was offered as a welcoming variety that challenged my actual choosing ability ---- EVERYTHING was appealing. The experience was overall very positive ---- the food was excellent! Thank you for a great evening of dining.

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  10. thomas

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fantastic fine dining experience. In all regards it was a great time. Had five courses, all were perfectly executed by both the front and back of the house

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FAQs

The Horned Dorset Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (315) 855-7898.

The Horned Dorset Inn is rated 5 stars by 436 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Horned Dorset Inn

2000 Route 8, Leonardsville, NY 13364

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    center street /route 8
  • Area
    Cooperstown
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Aaron Wratten
  • Entertainment
    Join us Friday nights for live music withAlone Together, The Mollin-Clay DuoSee our website for Monthly Sunday Dinner-Concerts and Other events.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

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