L'Enclume - Cavendish

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 dishes, presentation, service, welcome, knowledge of the food, surroundings, wines and the understated dining environment. The visit to the kitchen was a particular treat which I wasn't expecting. My partner and I spent 4 and a half hours here and every moment was a sensory treat.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at L 'Enclume, and I must say it was an exquisite culinary experience that left a lasting impression. This restaurant effortlessly combines elegance, innovation, and flavor to create a dining haven that caters to both the discerning palate and those seeking a memorable gastronomic adventure.

Wow, it was a big celebration so we decided to take the plunge Out of this world It comes at a price but so worth it Staff made it though, plenty of time to engage with customers, very attentive Im saving up already for another visit

I don’t often leave Google reviews but have to make an exception for L’enclume. Expectations of course were sky high, but the meal and service we had here was outstanding in every aspect. Each course was beautifully presented, tasty and challenging. We both took a wine pairing each to compare and contrast, and the sommelier was so informative about each wine, really made the experience more enjoyable. To top off our experience, after the meal we were a bit stranded without a taxi, in miserable Cumbrian weather! Thankfully one of the staff offered to give us a lift back to our hotel. I’ve never ever received an experience like that from a restaurant. L’Enclume really is more than just a meal, it’s an experience you’ll never forget. An absolute must-visit.

Excellent tasting menu, flawless service. Whether you’re new to tasting menus, or working your way through the many Michelin started ones, L’enclume will blow you away. They consider it 17 courses, though do note 3 are snacks, and 1 is a side. Parking at the race course is easy, and a very short and pleasant walk through the village (even in December! Particular highlights included a seaweed custard, and a frozen cheese. The food was novel and thought was always given to where they were sourcing their ingredients from. We even got a recommendation for a local butcher, which was very welcome! The staff were knowledgeable and happy to answer any and every question we had. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the place setting was fantastic. The hand forged cutlery was both fitting and sensitive to the history of the building. The only flaw was that the lamb was a bit disappointing. It’s presented to guests as the star of the show, so we were expecting something incredible. In reality, it was actually slightly lacking in flavour and the cuts both me and my husband received were mostly fat. Unfortunately, this is where L’enclume become a victim of their own success. Expectations were high (as is the price tag so you do expect every dish to be perfect. For us, this didn’t quite hit the mark. Overall though, a brilliant restaurant that I would highly recommend to anyone. The staff take perfect care of you, and nothing is too much trouble.