Purnell's Restaurant

Chrissie R.

March 30, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

Fantastic experience. Couldn’t fault it Had the tasting menu of 10 courses. Superbly paired with wine by the expertise of the Sommelier. Rest of the staff were professional , especially the one member of staff who described all the food to us.

Philip C.

March 25, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

Start to finish fantastic. Loved the fact we were not sat opposite each other but side on. We were allowed to sit in the bar first to brows the menu. We had the 5 course graze menu but my wife does not like fish so the chef did her something else.

Molly C.

March 25, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

Absolutely fantastic experience. Every member of staff were a pleasure to talk to. The food was epic, and we felt very spoilt. The portions were a little small, however we left feeling really satisfied :)

David K.

March 24, 2023 • 2 reviews

10/10

I was impressed by the way Purnell's have continued to develop the tasting menu in really interesting ways. Old favourites like cheese and pineapple, haddock and egg and mint chocolate have kept their character but also moved with the times. I had wonderful fish dishes of halibut and cod which were perfectly cooked. Matteo matched the divine dishes with perfect wine pairings. The staff were all very friendly. It all made for a great start to the weekend.

Rob K.

March 24, 2023 • 1 review

7/10

It was a shame that it was so quiet. 8pm on a Friday you would expect it to be busy and atmospheric. The bar area was empty and there were only 7 other people in the restaurant. There were a few lovely dishes on the taster menu, the halibut, the quail and the mint chocolate dessert were the stand outs. The other dishes were just ok, nothing with any real burst of flavour you would expect from a Michelin starred restaurant. Having eaten at Opheem and Upstairs in recent weeks, Purnells has a lot of catching up to do to come close to those standards, and at almost £30 a head more expensive that’s disappointing

Tom C.

March 23, 2023 • 1 review

7/10

We were very excited to be attending but left underwhelmed. The food was variable. We had the tasting menu and some of the food was absolutely delicious but some were lacking. this was not so much the issue as everyone has different tastes. The biggest issue for us was the service. We didn’t feel particularly welcome and no real effort was made by to interact with us apart the lovely lady who brought us our bill and chatted with us. It felt rushed and like the staff were eager to push people through. We had plates taken away right at the point you put your cutlery down and then the next course was right there. It did ease after 5 courses but it felt very fast. As we were starting the 3 dessert courses we had finished our drinks and the glasses were taken and we were not offered anything else. I appreciate it’s a long evening for the staff but they could be seen checking their watches and chatting in the corners which I just not what I expected in somewhere of this standard. They were clearly by 10pm eager to get everyone out and on their way. Overall it just was not the experience we thought it would be.

Jan E.

March 22, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

Another superb lunch. Flavour & attention to detail cannot be faulted all served up by knowledgeable and attentive staff. A gem of a restaurant!

karl c.

March 21, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

The taster menu was amazing, the service was amazing, the sommelier was excellent, overall one of the best dining experiences I've had recently

Julie B.

March 18, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

Fabulous evening at Purnell’s. From entering to leaving the staff were at attentative, friendly and informative. The food was excellent and each course was explained to you. Presentation was amazing. The food was delightful. They accommodated any dietary needs.

Kieran P.

March 17, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

Just amazing. We cannot praise the team and the the food highly enough. Beautiful food which was superbly presented, amazing service and a fantastic atmosphere.

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Tim M.

March 15, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

An amazing evening. Food was fantastic. Service perfect. Restaurant a joy to be in. Everything made us feel special and our time there was spent at a lovely pace. Not rushed or pushed along. Everything at our pace. We have been before and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and neither of us can fathom why we left it so long to return. Purnells is top draw in every way. So a big thanks to the team!!

Keera R.

March 15, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

What a fabulous restaurant, the tasting menu was incredible with such interesting flavours and presented beautifully by warm and genuine team members, thank you for a memorable experience.

John F.

March 11, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

Exceptional food well served and staff welcoming. Nice ambiance, with table booked for the evening so no rush. Will definitely return. Keep up the great work Yummie Brummie.

Allison T.

March 11, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

What a treat! Excellent fine dining taster menu. Friendly and attentive service. Feel we were really spoilt. Would recommend for a special occasion.

Leah H.

March 11, 2023 • 1 review

8.5/10

Amazing food and experience - the only down fall I was charged incorrectly- over charged by £50. Would defiantly go again!

Julian C.

March 11, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

Extraordinarily good food. A touch of nostalgia with an updated twist. Wine pairing was superb. Excellent staff. Hard to pick a single high point but halibut was fantastic!

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Eneida h.

March 11, 2023 • 1 review

9.5/10

It's not the first time we've been to Purnell's and it didn't disappoint. I had the 3 course-meal and my husband had the five one. The starters were very good, but I particularly liked the cod with potatoes and leeks. The bread served was also crisp and soft at the same time. We both found that the dessert was excellent. Altogether, a high-class restaurant with simply delicious food. The waiters are very welcoming and we felt we were very well treated by them. No wonder it is a Michelin-star restaurant.

Lisa D.

March 9, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

This was my second visit to the restaurant, having sampled the taster menu May of last year. This particular visit was part of our wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. We had the wine flight to go with the meal and every glass was explained fully as part of the experience. The meal and restaurant ambience was perfect. We were given plenty of time to enjoy the meal alone and experience the occasion. Every dish lived up to our expectations and we left (a little tipsy) feeling comfortably full and content with the whole experience. To top the meal off we were handed a plate with chocolate wording wishing us a Happy Anniversary with a delicious cake to boot. Thank you for making our anniversary a special one. We hope to see you again soon.

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Elaine I.

March 9, 2023 • 1 review

10/10

We were made very welcome right from arrival and the staff and food were excellent. We had the taster menu and the wine flights and both were very good and we would have no hesitation in recommending here.

John W.

March 9, 2023 • 2 reviews

10/10

I’ve been to nearly all of the best restaurants in the UK. Purnells is right up there with the very best. The staff are Premier League. You will struggle to find a better restaurant.