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L'enclume

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"L’Enclume was the main reason for the road trip in November. A five hour or so drive from my home in Surrey to Cartmel is no mean feat, especially..."

Gen.u.ine.ness

"My husband and I had a bit of a mini holiday up in the Lake District. I clearly use way too many hair products as I had earned us enough points..."

Boozy Bunch

"Getting to L’Enclume is an adventure in itself as it isn’t exactly a stone’s throw from central London. However, the trip is more than worth..."

Lesley Pittaway

"Foodie Explorers | Glasgow Foodie |Reviews of Glasgow Restaurants and food| Food Blog | Travel Blog. Best Restaurant in the UK?. L’enclume has..."

Foodie Explorers

"Winter menu at Lenclume. Happy new year folks and here`s my first report of 2012. Lenclume and the Winter menu.I originally planned to take my son (..."

Alan Spedding

"After some windy narrow country driving and getting moderately lost we got there and were warmly welcomed by the staff. We sat at a cute table in the..."

Foodexpectations

"It is fitting as we reach the century blogpost milestone that it belongs to a special restaurant. Much has been written about L’Enclume, the..."

Nomface

"The journey from Manchester up to L'Enclume in the small village of Cartmel only takes about an hour and a half, but that time feels like Christmas..."

Bacon Onthebeech

"This meal was a total joy from beginning to end and I would heartily recommend going there to anyone who likes food. The menu will introduce you to..."

ToasttoRoast

"However good the majority of the dishes were, a few dishes didn’t work in our opinion (a bit too minimalist). However, what stands for all dishes..."

FoodiesontheProwl

"Next up was the “Oyster pebbles” looking very like the accompanying local beach stones in the little glass pot….very realistic and an enjoyable..."

Alan Spedding

"In food on October 16, 2012 at 9:09 pm We booked at the last minute or, to be more accurate, the previous week. It’s interesting that we could get..."

The Food Judge

"L'Enclume has provided some exceptional food: difficult to believe, but my latest meal showed a marked..."

Andrew Stevenson

"perhaps UK’s best restaurant Rating: 5/5 Michelin star: two stars Price: £120 for 21 course tasting menu L’enclume had just been crowned the..."

London Tastin

"Once again, the Artichoke with goat’s cheese, tarragon, stout vinegar and malt was my favourite dish however the new Hake with crab and pine, leek,..."

Hungry Hoss

"L'enclume is our favourite restaurant in the UK and the food there is, in our opinion, without doubt three star. Technically excellent, always..."

Thecriticalcouple

"We once saw Simon Rogan on a British tv program and been meaning to come here ever since. Located in the small but beautiful village of Cartmel in..."

Sam S.

"The presentation and flow of the tasting menu was excellent. The dessert was mediocre but no one comes to these restaurants for the desserts right??..."

Anne K.

"I jumped at the chance to join two friends here who are recreating the Trip 'on the cheap', following a useful Guardian article although of course a..."

Natalie W.

"Hands down the best Michelin meal I've ever had in my life so far. No wonder this was rated the No. 1 restaurant in UK by 2 food guides. We picked..."

Eunice W.

"In a word....superb! From the moment you walk through the door into the rustic, but elegant dining room you are made to feel special. There is no..."

Mark L.

"While some may find eclectic presentation kitschy, I love food that is assembled with thought and care, especially when it not only looks amazing but..."

Minnie M.

"I've been to a few Michelin restaurants including Fera at Claridges which is run by Simon Rogan and in most cases I felt underwhelmed. However, I..."

Izzy K.

"I've eaten in a number of Michelin starred restaurants over the years, but this was the first time I went for a tasting menu. The reputation that..."

Stephen F.

"Visited last March and a year later, thinking about going again in the future; the lingering memories are that good. We had the full tasting menu in..."

Ang K.

"This is the continuation of my review of L'Enclume: 8. Meadow sweet custard & blackcurrant, white currant granite This was the perfect palate..."

Yee Gan O.

"GastroNaughties say 5 thumbs up SERVICE - reception Carefully prepared two menus for J - one contemplating allergies, one contemplating..."

Violet K.

"One of the best dining experiences I will ever have. The garden to table approach is just one of the reasons this place blows you away with its..."

Treeve P.

"We were really looking forward for an unforgettable experience at L'Enclume given the excellent reviews so far. Our overall experience and the food..."

Riza R.

"I was very surprised by the above review because my stay at L'Enclume was up there with one of the most rapturous experiences I have ever had. I..."

Squigglefish

"This really is luxurious eating, and sleeping too if you choose to slumber in one of L'Enclume's rooms. It's won more accolades than you can shake a..."

Emma Louise M.

"Amazing! The little food parcels and the beauty of it all..seriously lost for words. Such lovely informative waiters and waitressesand the country..."

KateChurchill

"Wow! Very tasty food and attentive stuff! The interior is also very stylish that looks new but with elements from the past, very cool! The dinner..."

Maryana

"One of the best meals of my life - an adventure of all 5 senses. Must do wine or soft drinks pairing. I’ll dream about this meal for years to..."

SY Lee

"We tried the lunch menu as a treat for my wife’s birthday. Wow is all I can say, everything is thought about and delivered in meticulous detail. We..."

Dan R

""L'Enclume" is a fantastic restaurant located in the Lake District, England. Its name, derived from "anvil," reflects its commitment to..."

HUSNAIN 777

"I've never had a 3* dining experience before and this completely blew me away. Everything was beyond my expectations; depth of flavours, variety of..."

Carole Kendall

"I don’t usually leave reviews, but I had the unparalleled joy of a table last Friday. From the moment our party of four entered we were greeted by..."

Matilda Young

"Eighth wonder of the world in terms of experience, the history of each plate, its provenance from it's creation, the delivery of its service, was far..."

Ian Upton

"Didn’t stay at L’enclume but should imagine it’s great if the restaurant is anything to go by. Was a few years back now but I remember it well..."

Houdini SOTD

"Excellent tasting menu, flawless service. Whether you’re new to tasting menus, or working your way through the many Michelin started ones,..."

Becca

"I first remember hearing about L'enclume and Simon Rogan about a decade ago. At the time I remember him being one of the early English adopters of..."

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