Gilpin Hotel - South Lakeland

We visited HRiSHi to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary while in the UK. After dining at various Michelin rated restaurants during our trip, our expectations were high. The food, presentation, and service at HRiSHi exceeded our expectations. Despite a last minute booking due to flight delays, we were able to secure a late reservation. Despite dealing with flight and family issues upon arrival, the staff made us feel welcome. From start to finish, our meal was perfect. My husband enjoyed the soft shell crab and lobster/stone bass, while I had the quail and lamb. Our meal at HRiSHi was one of the best we've had. We also plan to make a reservation at Spice for our next trip. HRiSHi is definitely a top restaurant in our UK visit.

My fiancé and I went to this restaurant for dinner. The food was amazing, unlike anything we have ever had before. I highly recommend it.

The five-course meal for £58 at Gilpin Lodge was good value, with perfectly cooked seabass, delicious canapes and lovely little amuse-bouches and palate cleansers. However, on arrival, we were left for an hour before being taken to our table, with no explanation until we made a fuss. It seemed they had no table for us and as we weren't hotel guests, we weren't a priority. We were then offered nothing by way of compensation for the wait. Luckily the food saved the night from being ruined.

Gilpin Lodge just outside Windermere is about as opulent a venue as is possible. Despite that, the food is beautifully presented, in reasonable quantity, and worth every penny. The multiple dining rooms make for a more intimate setting than the restaurant size might suggest and absolutely everything is thought of. The chef can cope with adjusting the menu for those who have dietary needs. Unusually, we could not find fault with it. This restaurant is outstanding but expensive.

What an experience. Food superb, staff lovely, an overall great night