Reviews in Northampton

Really good food and excellent service. Can’t fault it.

A really great meal for the two of us on Saturday evening. delicious food beautifully presented.

It's the second time we have eaten at the hopping hare and we're not disappointed. Presentation was excellent and food all really good

excellent

Hopping hare our favourite restaurant, the best Sunday lunch ever. Xx

We had a beautiful meal at the Hopping Hare. All our courses were delicious, particularly the fillet of beef I had which melted in the mouth. There is a very relaxed atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff and food was served promptly and with a smile, despite being busy. We will definitely be going again. We also stayed at the hotel over night, lovely room, small , but all we needed and beautifully presented and clean. Breakfast the following morning was delicious. Overall I couldn’t fault either the stay or the meal.

The food here is excellent, and very reasonable prices for the great quality of the food. Starters range between £5 -12, mains at between £19 - 29, and desserts are usually about £10 with the cheese at a little more. I have found the food consistently very good, having brought many friends here, and can recommend (as I have it whenever it’s on the menu) the brisket. However they present it, (it’s always so appealing with a number of vegetables included in the plate’s design), it is always as visually attractive as it is delicious to eat. The meat melts in the mouth, and is completely delicious. On my last visit, I had the chicken breast. Chicken can be so dry, but it was succulent, tender, and the gravy/jus was divine. As for the dessert, well as wonderful as the mains are, the desserts shine. The pastry chef is inspired! I tend to pick the desserts which have a number of elements. They are exquisite, and despite having eaten in many different places including a number of Michelin starred restaurants around the country, the desserts here are some of the best of all. His/her ganaches, mousses, cremes are smooth, rich, and perfectly set to the consistency they are meant to be. The sorbets (all made from scratch in house) are to die for. Each dessert is put together from wonderfully complimentary flavours (nothing could be called so-so because everything on the plate fits together so well), that however many small pieces of each element you have in your mouth at once, nothing overpowers any of the other flavours. Added to that, the design of each element of the dessert on the plate is so attractive to the eye, it feels like you are eating in a top city restaurant. If you have even the slightest sweet tooth (there is usually a lovely and well thought out cheese option if you don’t) try one of these desserts. To date I think I’ve tried around 6/7 different versions over the last year, and every single one has included upwards of 5 different elements which have all made my taste buds do somersaults of joy!

We booked for 15 for a post Funeral buffet. It was all beautifully set up ready with an area just for us. The food was excellent on presentation, timing, temperature and taste. There were ample plates and cutlery for a couple of extra people. The staff were kind, efficient and helpful. Thank you all for making it souche a good experience on a difficult day.

Very disappointing lunch. Panko prawn s and avocado salad with chilli and lime dressing. No dressing on salad and not even a lemon wedge to squeeze on the prawns. No one came and asked how our meals were. Had to go to bar and ask to talk to someone. Manager came to table and said dressing was put on by the chef and continued to argue even when it was clear there was no dressing! Said she would bring dressing and also I asked for something to dip the prawns in. She returned with a pot of pink mayo which she said was the dressing. Clearly this is not a salad dressing, nor was there even a hint of chilli or lime! The manager continued to argue this was the dressing! In the end she agreed not to charge for the dish and asked if I would like something else. I didn’t.

Excellent variety on the menu.Food well presented and tempting to enjoy.Prices very reasonable for the quality. Service was excellent— friendly and courteous. The restaurant is well decorated and provides a relaxing atmosphere. Most enjoyable experience.

Wonderful food. The service was brilliant. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening dining out.

We both enjoyed our meals however both the salmon starter and the lamb main course where extremely small portions. The lamb main course would have benefited if some fresh local vegetables had been included. The overall experiences was positive, staff attentive.

Great Sunday lunch fantastic service would recommend it to anyone

Had a great Sunday lunch again. Meats were beautifully cooked and there was a good selection of colourful vegetables. All staff were very personable and attentive. Definitely one of the best restaurants around.

As always food and staff all excellent my favourite eating place in Northamptonshire

Food was excellent. The staff were very helpful and attentive. Served promptly and food was hot. No complaints at all wish it was closer to where we live.

We always have a brilliant meal here. It is one of the best places in Northampton.. the food is excellent in the staff are always very friendly and helpful