Wow, wow, wow. Gary and the team do the most amazing job of absolutely knocking it out of the park. Had the 14 course menu tonight and absolutely loved every course. They kept on getting better and better. Such a hidden gem in Alnwick. Expertly trained professional chefs present the most amazing food with such a high level of skill that makes you stop in your tracks. Incredible flavours and extremely well put together dishes make this a dining experience not to be missed. Only do sixteen covers per sitting to give the greatest personal experience. Really small team of just four people make it look seamless and well organised. Honestly can’t praise the food enough. Not something you can do every week but for that extra special experience you should push the boat out, sell a kidney, raid the kids piggy bank, pan for gold, or just save up while you wait for a booking. The success of this place means that there’s a waiting list. Should you wait for “Just another restaurant?” Absolutely. It’s definitely worth it because it’s definitely not just another restaurant. This is an experience, and one to be savoured. The skill and presentation of the food shows exactly how much care clearly goes into giving the most incredible experience. Can’t praise it any higher. It’s just something to behold. Well done to all of you. Can’t wait to come back again. Few photos but not too many to spoil...
Read moreWe visited Sonnet tonight to continue our fine dining streak and for my partners Birthday
Our experience at Sonnet was absolutely stellar. Every detail has been agonised over by the staff, giving a great dining experience.
The whole experience lasted from 6:30-10:30, however the time flew. There is plenty of parking nearby just behind the Playhouse, which in itself sets a nice tone in the restaurant due to being lit up on the outside. I would love to see some collaboration between Sonnet and The Playhouse given the similair themes regarding poetry and theatre.
The quality of the food is exemplary and we left feeling fully satisfied. Each course was unique, with a wonderful array of flavours and fresh produce.
The staff were absolutely amazing, attentive and great to talk to, this put us fully at easy and made us enjoy the experience even more.
I think with a few small tweaks and maybe a tiny bit of proof reading of the physical menu, I can see Sonnet achieving a well deserved Michelin...
Read moreWow! We booked for our 19th Wedding Anniversary as a special treat while we were on holiday in the area and we were so glad that we did. We had the 14 course taster menu and it was absolutely amazing. Every course was delicious, flavourful and so beautifully presented. We couldn't fault a single thing. The service was also excellent with drinks arriving minutes after being ordered and each course explained by one of the chefs. Along with a list of each course, notes were also given to each table to explain the stories behind the courses and the ingredients used which was great. The restaurant itself is beautiful, the tables really nicely spaced out and the atmosphere was very relaxed and enjoyable. We were also given an anniversary card by the restaurant which was a great touch. We live 4 hours drive away but will definitely visit again if we are in the...
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