We had three courses. Duck liver parfait, artichoke salad, and lamb were interesting and we enjoyed them very much. But a lemon sole scampi fish finger? No. The fish deserves better. I also regretted my choice of the dessert – the salted chocolate cream on a biscuit loaded with whole almonds was very sweet and heavy, although I enjoyed the meadowsweet ice cream. The overall experience was pleasant.
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Firstly, we must apologise that this review comes so long after our visit to Homestead back in November!
We visited for lunch on a Saturday to celebrate our engagement in the North York Moors the day before and Cecily went way above and beyond to make sure our experience was really special, and it absolutely was!
We were seated by the windows at the back of the restaurant, overlooking relaxing views of the rolling hills and changing weather fronts of the North Yorkshire Moors. Cecily then kindly gave us a glass of bubbles each to celebrate our engagement, which was such a lovely gesture. These were followed by great local beers and alcohol free options (I would have sampled the excellent wine menu if only I hadn't been driving...). The menu is seriously exceptional, refined yet down to earth with a focus on seasonal and local produce, and every single course of the three we ordered totally exceeded our very high expectations. Finally, (as you can probably already tell by the above) the service was truly wonderful, warm and friendly, Cecily really couldn't have done more for us.
This restaurant is really, really special. It is the perfect place for a celebration but also any other excuse (especially given what good value it is for the quality of food served) to experience what that Cecily and her partner have created here, which I have no doubt will just keep getting better and better… Homestead has got to be on its way to a Michelin star!
Thank you so very much guys - we can't wait to visit again next time we’re in the area!
Cozy atmosphere with friendly and attentive service and delicious locally sourced food. We had been meaning to come to this place for a little while and when we finally did it didn’t disappoint. Food was delicious and the staff made sure we were well looked after. Would definitely recommend.
You have to travel a distance to find quality these days, and the trip to the Homestead Kitchen is well worth the journey: thoughtful, creative and very appetising food, warm and welcoming service, and relaxing ambience. This is a fabulous restaurant, where all the ingredients add up to a wonderful dining experience, whatever the occasion. Not cheap, but quality deserves the right payment. Pay a visit and have a very memorable time
An absolutely beautiful building in a great location, garden to the frontage was very cute and branding was fabulous. Loved the decor, crockery and presentation of the food was excellent. Portion size was perfect and food was very light, meaning you could try plenty of the courses without feeling bloated.
The taste …. Seriously phenomenal!
The depth of flavour on the duck starter was another level. Pre starter was a nice little treat and the wines were great too. All in all a fabulous evening. Thank you. We’ll definitely be back.
We come across this wonderful little restaurant whilst in the area. The food is as good as it gets and the welcome and service is excellent. We ran out of superlatives when asked about each course. As good and better than Michelin starred restaurants we have visited previously
Just had a lovely lunch here, sat outside in the charming front garden, the dog beside us and sheep ambling nearby. The food was simply delicious and the service from the young staff exemplary. Well worth visiting, we highly recommend it.
Delicious, locally sourced, unpretentious yet refined food executed with flawless technique.
Service was friendly and efficient and the atmosphere relaxed. Highly recommended.
Worthy of a specail visit. I've eaten in many Michelin places and it's worthy of recognition.
Both chefs are talented and passionate. As a Pescitarian they had plenty of choice.
Value for money, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
I would definitely visit again.
Parking is on roadside, but not an issue.
Menu is varied and plenty of choice.
Chef took the time to come have a chat at the end, which added to the experience.
Looking forward to visiting again.
Thank-you to all involved.
Carole at The Swiss Cottage, Pickering
+4
While we wouldn’t recommend this for families with small children, if you’re looking for an exceptional treat as a couple, with stunning views, outstanding service, and an intriguing menu, The Homestead Kitchen is a great place to visit.
It’s not cheap, but then the level of work which has been driven into the produce (much is homegrown), and the work for preparation and cooking of the dishes shows why extra costs are needed.
Only open a couple of times a week, make sure you book ahead. It’s about a 16 minute walk from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Station in Goathland uphill… so you can build an appetite if you travel there from Pickering by steam train. Then it’s down hill back to the station after dinner.
To add, someone asked if it is dog friendly at the restaurant, and I have received confirmation that dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating areas which are open in the summertime. They don’t allow for dogs inside, but certainly in the outdoor areas. 🐶
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