The Schelly — Restaurant in Great Britain

Food: The food at The Schelly is simply outstanding. The dishes are prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and each plate is presented with care and creativity. The menu offers a wide variety of options, from hearty comfort food to elegant, gourmet meals. Their signature dishes are a must-try, especially the locally sourced specialties, which are bursting with flavor.

Atmosphere: The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a perfect balance of rustic charm and modern comfort. Whether you're enjoying a quiet meal for two or dining with a group, the cozy ambiance makes it ideal for any occasion. The decor reflects thoughtful attention to detail, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Staff: The staff at The Schelly are friendly, attentive, and professional. They go out of their way to ensure every guest feels welcome and cared for. Service is prompt without being rushed, and the team is knowledgeable about the menu, offering excellent recommendations tailored to your preferences.

Taste: The flavors are simply unforgettable. Every bite reveals a depth of taste that showcases the chef’s skill and passion for food. From appetizers to desserts, the meals are perfectly seasoned, well-balanced, and consistently delicious.

Price: The pricing is very reasonable considering the quality of food, ambiance, and service. Portion sizes are generous, and the value for money is excellent. It's a place where you feel you've gotten more than what...

Food is nice, but not life changing. We came for our anniversary as a more casual meal vs the old stamp house and left quite whelmed.

Baguette had a great texture and flavour, butter felt a bit old and was hard.

Tapenade on toast with crab was delicious, likely our favourite dish but sadly only about 3 mouthfuls!

Potted shrimp and curried cauliflower was as good as the reviews say! Lovely smooth flavour.

Cod came with singular (but large) mussel. Cabbage was lovely, cod was half lovely but overcooked on the edges which made it rubbery. A shame.

Whole plaice was very soft and buttery. We should have saved our bread to mop up really.

Chicory pear cheese and walnut salad felt underwhelming and unbalanced between the flavours.

Cumbrian gingerbread dessert was unexpected but wholely enjoyed.

Service was a bit weird and unfriendly. They were kind enough to let us come early for our reservation and we sat at the bar. But, asking for tap water was a pain (he gave my partner a single glass, and then gave me one when I specifically asked for one, but didn’t offer, and never refilled despite us draining our cups quickly, and didn’t give us a jug despite giving other tables jugs…). That was quite a specific example but overall felt a little dismissive and unfriendly.

We could also see into the kitchen and saw the guy prepping the bread and meats scratch his beard with his gloved hand. Slightly...

The food at The Schelly was beautiful. We started with the deer tartare and duck as snacks – both absolutely delightful. For mains, we shared the cod and lamb with pickled carrot, and everything was cooked to perfection. The flavours were fantastic and really showcased the kitchen’s creativity.

However, the service sadly let the experience down. I’m from Yorkshire, and my plan for the ultimate weekend was to go climbing and then enjoy an early dinner at The Schelly. When I walked in, wearing a hiking outfit, I immediately felt a little unwelcome (though I wasn’t the only one dressed like this in the restaurant). We were seated at the bar, which turned out to be quite awkward, as my partner had to move his chair every time a waiter passed by. Fine – we didn’t get much attention from the staff, but we actually appreciated the peace.

The disappointing part came at the end of our meal. When we finished, the head waiter asked where we were from. My partner answered “Cluj, Romania,” and the response we got was: “There’s a huge Romanian community around here, you should go to Tesco, you might make some friends there.” I felt this was an unnecessary and rather discriminatory remark. It really dampened what should have been a perfect evening. We paid the bill and left immediately.

The food was fantastic, but the service and the comment left a bitter aftertaste that overshadowed an otherwise...