AMAZING FOOD!! Everything was delicious. The complimentary tapenade was surprisingly moorish, especially when neither of us like olives and it was a nice touch.
We had the crab arrancini and pork to start, both were very fresh and piping hot, incredibly enjoyable.
We had the monk fish and venison for mains and neither could be faulted. The monkfish was cooked perfectly, it was soft and fell apart.
The venison was also perfectly cooked.
We managed to squeeze in dessert which was well worth it. It was one of the fluffiest sticky toffee puddings I've ever had and the chocolate torte was huge and absolutely incredible.
It was easy to tell the staff were passionate about their business and took the time to talk to us about the food and the local area.
Definitely worth a visit. The higher price tag is reflected in the quality and quantity of the dishes.
Wow what a fantastic hidden gem! We were passing through on our way from Scotland down to South England and were in the area for the evening. Google suggested this bistro as highly rated so called ahead to see if they had a table, we were in luck. Arrived to a lovely building on a cobbled street to a warm welcome from the waiter and waitress. The ambience was lovely and the menu had great choices for all courses. Everything we were served looked amazing and tasted delicious. We cannot wait to return on our next trip up north!
The food was stunning and the service was beyond amazing. We didn't have a reservation and we're lucky to get the last available table.
Right from the start Gemma was incredibly friendly and helpful when discussing dietary needs (my partner is Coeliac and needs gluten free).
We got complementary tapenade, neither of us are big fans of olives but this dish changed both of our opinions! The crab Tian was incredibly tasty, the smoked duck breast was the best duck I have ever eaten, the black cherry sauce balanced it perfectly.
Both the chocolate torte and the gluten free cheesecake finished the meal perfectly. The precise are very reasonable too. We will definitely be returning and make sure we book next time!
A place we have visited for many special occasions and Wednesday evening's dinner was as wonderful as ever! The staff are fantastic, friendly and passionate, making you feel valued and the table service is top notch without feeling fussy. I had venison for starters, beautifully balanced flavours and textures. A scrumptious succulent monkfish with mussels for main. My husband had Pickering trout followed by lamb loin, polished off both with a grin! We shared a cheesecake, which was light as air and melted in the mouth and a chocolate cherry mousse cake equally as delightful. A meal that will last in my memory until the next time we get to visit this fantastic restaurant. My only suggestion on the atmosphere, would be perhaps to soften the lighting even further with candles on the tables, the lights in the window interrupt the views down the high st and I love snooping out of the window! Thank you Willowgate Bistro! Xx
Amazing local bistro! Went there on my first visit to Pickering and had a great experience. Recommend booking ahead, as it can get very busy in the evening and it’s very easy and quick to do so. They change the menu every few months and have a good variety to choose from. For mains we picked the steak with peppercorn sauce and the smoked haddock, which were both amazing. For starters we had the smoked duck and the king prawns and squid, both delicious. For dessert we shared the molten chocolate pudding that comes with vanilla ice cream and fruit. Red Wine was also good and staff were super nice and polite. Highly recommend going there for dinner. Price was fair. £31 for three courses (£5 extra if you choose the steak).
We had a wonderful time visiting Willowgate Bistro for my girlfriend’s birthday. We were slightly late arriving however after a quick telephone call the team were more than happy to accommodate us a little later than booked.
I was delighted on arrival to see they’d purchased a lovely birthday balloon and positioned it next to our quiet table in the corner of the restaurant. What a nice touch!
The food was fabulous - we had duck and steak followed by lemon cheesecake and chocolate tart, all cooked and presented beautifully. The wine and cocktails were superb and the staff couldn’t have done more for us.
We had a fabulous meal at Willowgate Bistro and have already booked to return this weekend as the final meal of our holiday. Highly recommended, many thanks!
Best restaurant in the area.
Everything perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. Friendly service.
Quiet evening meal for two. Good choice of food on the menu. Good selection of wine. Booking in advance is recommended, as was fully booked on our visit.
What a fantastic place! The food was amazing, the service was excellent! Well worth a visit!
Wonderful place. Fantastic food. My husband and I had a thoroughly enjoyable wedding anniversary meal here.
Wow amazing food amazing place and the staff are so lovely. 100 percent worth the drive over from teesside. Highly recomend
The only restaurant in Pickering to serve genuinely top quality food. Well presented, with friendly staff too.
Have to say this place shines. Booked on the off chance as we'd had an Indian and Chinese the nights before which had been poor. This place did not disappoint.
You have to book a table, it's popular and id say unlikely to get a walk in table. I had shoulder of pork for starters, and venison for my main, was just excellent. Good size and went home very happy and enjoyed every moment.
Would highly recommend and will be going back the next time I visit Pickering.
We found this bistro through Google maps believe it or not. A lucky find. We have had a wonderful meal. Flavours were well balanced and the portions good. The price quality balance was good for us. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We can highly recommend this restaurant. PS I didn't care much for the background music. Modern jazz is nog my style and I found it intrusive.
Fantastic service from all the staff and the food was amazing. The 3 course meal price is fantastic too. Amazing food and amzing price! A*******
Went with friends very last minute . This place gets five stars on every level for me. Food delicious excellent choice and friendly staff. A special place and the best place we visited on our mini break. Would like to return.
Beautiful good and excellent service. This is a repeat visit and will go again. £38 for 2 courses, but we'll worth it. Reserve a table.
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