The Whittling House

The Whittling House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Carolyn

   London3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We had the seafood tasting menu costing £60 pp with the additional wine pairing of £40pp. Our 2 person table was close to the open fire which was good as it was cold. A table of 4 people were chatting loudly very close to us. We couldn’t have a private conversation. There’s no ambient music to create an atmosphere. The squid was too salty, the table next door also remarked on it. The soufflé had sunk. The cod was very good. Our first three courses were delivered at speed making it uncomfortable. It felt like a conveyor belt. We asked for a break before the cod was served which was accommodated happily. The waitresses were friendly but had no knowledge of the food or wine. The menu was our only information. For a tasting menu the price was reasonable but the experience was poor. We wouldn’t return.
   

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   Tracey

   Liverpool2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Delicious Sunday roast with all the trimmings for three (one chicken, two nut roast) and couldn't resist trying out desserts (two creme brûlée, one vegan apple tart) - all scrumptious. Excellent Chardonnay too. Staff lovely and provided just the right level of attentiveness.
   

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   Gill

   Newcastle9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 6 March 2025

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

   Always an excellent service. We got the lunchtime special of fish peas and chips at only £10. Amazing value. The are very attentive and always smiling. Will be back
   

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   Nicola

   County Durham6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 March 2025

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

   Outstanding food and fantastic service. I had the monkfish tail and prawn yellow Thai curry and sticky toffee pudding, both were absolutely delicious. I would definitely go back.
   

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   Phil

   Edinburgh4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

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

   Really tasty food showing off the ingredients simply but effectively. Creme brulee fabulous
   

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   Lesley

   Newcastle1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

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

   Excellent fish and chips, beautifully cooked with creamed peas and tartar sauce. Very generous helping too all for £10. The price of a glass of wine thought is silly, hence we had coke zero (a glass for £4! Crazy) and water.
   

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   Julia

   Newcastle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

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

   We had a great evening and everyone enjoyed their food and felt well looked after.
   

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   Lynn

   East Lothian3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

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

   👍🥂🍾🥂👍1st Class Service from the friendly & attentive team from the moment we arrived, with great menu selection & a lovely table by the window in the Main Restaurant. We had a delicious lunch and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly, celebrating a special anniversary together. 10 out of 10 all round ! 👍😍🤩😍👍
   

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   Taj

   Cornwall5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

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

   Food was stunning , the service was superb and the value excellent
   

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    Mark

    Kent1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

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

    The food was average, which was a shame as we were expecting more based on the menu and general setting. However, a constant pungent smell from the drains throughout the meal was extremely off-putting. The venue clearly has an issue with its drains as we’ve eaten here in the past and experienced the same thing - in the back rooms. We will not be returning.
    

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