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The first time we visited this restaurant (about 6 years ago), it was fantastic. Fast forward to two weeks ago and our minds have been changed significantly. There was a very quiet but awkward atmosphere, where the waiting staff seemed quite nervous. The food was beautifully presented but my scallops starter became very unpleasant towards the end, due to a very unwelcome mouthful of sand! The waiter took it back to the kitchen but didn't return to me with an explanation or an apology. Once we had paid the bill, I mentioned the problem with the scallops to a waitress, who just told me it was beyond their control. Probably won't return, as we were left rather underwhelmed by the whole experience.

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Sophia Monk . 2024-03-02

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2nd time at the restaurant. Was much better than a Michelin we had been to the week before. We will come again

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Stephen Wilson . 2024-02-19

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Very nice restaurant. Lovely atmosphere. Great customer service. Beautiful food. Very reasonable price. Have to book as very popular. Lovely place for a celebration.

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lindsey ilersic . 2024-02-17

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Wonderful meal on several occasions. The food is so consistently great here. I think the cost of the food is so incredibly reasonable for the excellent quality that always arrives on my plate. Beautifully cooked. Staff excellent. Great wine recommendations I recommend the 'wine flight'. Thank you. Continues to be consistently great several years on.

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Gerard Swan . 2024-01-27

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Had a marvelous time with the girls excellent food beautifully cooked and presented.

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Carole Edmondson . 2024-01-11

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Really amazing food, great atmosphere, and service. A fabulous restaurant.

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Tim Elliston . 2023-11-30

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Incredible fine dining tasting menu at a surprisingly affordable price, not much more than a good pub meal! Service was excellent, including a Somelier explaining the wine flight as each glass was brought. Wonderful experience for a date night. Highly highly recommend!

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David Bletsoe-Brown . 2023-11-25

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A tasty lunch with a modern ambiance.

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Ian Wheeliker . 2023-11-19

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The food here is all well paired and rich in flavour. The drinks menu is comprehensive and the cocktails well prepared. In combination with an excellent service this makes for an exquisite night.

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Lewis Turnbull . 2023-11-15

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Cannot fault the food or service, lack of photos due to just enjoying our meal. The cod was amazing & as for dessert, the garnish of liquorice sorbet was out of this world. I don't like liquorice or sorbet, but this was amazing. The extra birthday treat from Ascoughs was delicious. Will certainly be back! Fantastic place

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Rebecca Watson . 2023-11-05

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Lovely food but rather noisy atmosphere when busy

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Angela Davies . 2023-11-01

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Nice food but staff aren’t that friendly

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Laura Cleaver . 2023-10-21

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My husband and I absolutely luv Ascoughs.. Luvly friendly staff high quality food ..menu is amazing.. that’s why we book every month luv it..

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Diane Lindsay . 2023-10-02

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The overall experience was positive. However, although we booked a table 2 weeks in advance over the phone, when we arrived they couldn't find the reservation and we were made to wait about 10mins until a table got set for us. The staff tried their best, but it felt there were long gaps of waiting between starters, main meals and deserts Luckily 4 of us had a lot to talk about and waiting wasn't too bad. Apart from that, the food and drinks quality, presentation and taste were great and scrumptious!

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Ivaylo Penchev . 2023-10-01

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We got a last-minute booking and it wasn’t disappointing. It was the most gorgeous tasty, beautiful meal … thank you Chef and staff Rosemarie Jarvis Hanworth Hats Market Harborough

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rosemarie jarvis . 2023-09-24

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Superb restaurant - can't fault a single thing about it and I'm not easily pleased. Delicious food and great service.

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Jeremy Wise . 2023-09-23

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We have just arrived back home having just been on our 1st visit to Ashcough,s. This restaurant was recommended to us and we will definitely be going back.

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Margaret Main . 2023-09-20

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Really interesting menu and well executed. Top place for foodies.

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Emily Curtis . 2023-09-17

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This place basically used my friend for 4 hours and never messaged to say how they did or to say if they got the job. Not even an apology to say they couldn't accept them. Disappointed will never come here because of this situation. The food took forever and came out cold.

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Morgan Wright . 2023-09-07

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Great place, staff very friendly, exceptional food and great value for money. Second time here, will be back again.

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Lainey 65 . 2023-08-21

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First visit and not the last. Food was amazing and beautifully presented. Great choices on food and drink with plenty for everyone.

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Neil Russ . 2023-08-11

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Amazing meal and very good value for money. The service was prompt and friendly with good menu suggestions made the staff ensuring that drinks were always available and more than worth the service charge. The quality of the food was superb with all 3 courses being an excellent, my steak was cooked perfectly with so much flavour and the Tiramisu ice cream being a nice way to finish the meal.

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James sensicall . 2023-08-05

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From start to finish you can’t fault this place and at the three course set meal price will surprise you and the delicious cocktail’s bright up the mood!

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Kat Ivanova . 2023-07-29

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Reading the reviews, I had high expectations of Ascough’s. Me and my partner went for my partners birthday meal and came out feeling very disappointed. The food was average but expensive. We ordered dessert and waited 40 minutes until we asked where it was, to be told that the waiter hadn’t put it through. With it being soufflé I had ordered, we were told it would be another 15 minutes. They did ask if we wanted another dessert on the house but I was set on the soufflé and 55 minutes for a dessert just isn’t worth it, so we left. Pleasant atmosphere but let down by inattentive staff sadly

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Megan R . 2023-07-27

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Very nice restaurant with great atmosphere and very friendly and professional staff. Food is always delicious and every plate is unique :)) highly recommended

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Kristijan Cont . 2023-07-22

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Very poor. Food average but expensive. Service poor,had to ask for menus,drinks,bill, pretty much everything. Staff didnt like our table and made that really clear! Not friendly at all!

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Sharon Blackburn . 2023-07-09

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Very disappointed on our second visit. I had the courgette parmigiana and it came with the tiniest portion of bland pesto spaghetti. I ordered chips when I saw the portion size and was given ‘a look’ by the waitress. For £28 (two courses) this wasn’t filling at all. Even with the very little veg and potatoes we had to share between 6 people. Not once did we get asked if our food was ok. My friends aubergine steak was rock solid and too salty. Expected more for what we paid and service wasn’t good at all. Very disappointed

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Nam Jay . 2023-07-07

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Went for lunch time meal and what a meal it was. Absolutely delicious!! Had to be sneaky and check the Internet to see what some of the items on the menu were. I'm not that cultured hahahaha. We had 2 course meal with some extras, so expect 40 a head. Totally worth it.

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PlayLoud33 . 2023-06-28

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We had a wonderful lunchtime meal, with excellent service and mouth watering food It was a great way of celebrating my wife's birthday. Thank you all for a fantastic experience.

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Graham Pickard . 2023-06-28

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Having just moved to the area this place has been constantly recommended and we were not disappointed. It's the best by far. We could have been dining on a cruise. It's not our usual type of dining but I was amazed how delicious and plentiful all the food is. We are both vegetarian but loads to choose from and enjoy. We will be back time and time again. Staff excellent. All of them. So good. Thank you. Worth moving to Harborough for 🙂

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Graham Gates . 2023-06-17

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Just had the three course lunch (with wine and a few extras) as a wedding anniversary treat. Excellent service, food, atmosphere and decor. The food presentation was first class and proportions generous. We are noted, among our family and friends for being 'big eaters' but we couldn't have managed any more.

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Emma John . 2023-06-14

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Sadly, not a great experience this time. We've been many times in the past & both the food/service has been outstanding. Not this time. We had a long wait before being served & when the meals arrived, they lacked the wow factor for us. We won't be returning. There are other eateries in Market Harborough, which we need to explore. Disappointed.

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Andrea Baker . 2023-06-04

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Have lived in the area now for 5 years and finally made it to Ascoughs! Well I wish I’d not bothered! 25 mins before anyone came near me then when ordering we were informed that it would be a minimum of 30 mins wait for the food. Dated, huge menu, tired decor, lots of busy idiots not really knowing what they’re supposed to do. Anyway don’t go here! Langton Arms, The Lighthouse, even Pizza Express has a better atmosphere, more attentive staff and a better menu.

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Sean Bean . 2023-05-26

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Excellent food and service as usual pleased they are back up and running again 👍one of the best restaurants in town

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Michael D'Arcy . 2023-05-23

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Has to be our favourite place to eat, reliably excellant food, staff are happy ,and extensive menu choice.

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Carole Appleby . 2023-05-20

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Beautiful place, beautiful food and fantastic service. Love it every time 😀

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Adam M . 2023-05-04

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Never normally bother with reviews but just had to say everything here was perfect

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Stuart Cartwright . 2023-05-03

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Absolutely delicious and creative menu. Rather too many vegetarian options and too few omnivore choices, but we'd go again

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Felix Vivere . 2023-04-22

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We enjoyed their Tasting menu. Very good indeed both the good and wines.

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Philip Stewart . 2023-04-14

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Lamb was very rare plate almost cold , chips very dry ( not nice ) my mushroom sauce was like water ( not sure if it had any mushrooms in it ) . Had a chat with the manager ( I think it was his position) he wasn't bothered so won't be going back sorry .

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George Finlayson . 2023-04-11

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Lovely food, great service. Never failed us.

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Stewart Smith . 2023-04-08

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Always love the food at this place outstanding service and food 😋 very reasonable priced for what you get . Only thing because of the words description of food can somewhat be going in blind to what it is . Pictures would be useful but everything on the menu will be delicious.

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Gemma Harvey . 2023-03-19

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We were a large party and all the food served was delicious, hot and served at the same time. Great service and staff.

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Sam Mitchelson . 2023-03-16

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Absolutely brilliant. The food is always astonishing, the staff are always welcoming and the ambience is spot on. I've been coming here for many years and I'll continue to return for years to come! Support local!

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Mathew . 2023-03-14

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The place needs modernising and decor sparkling up a bit but the food is always excellent! Atmosphere is a bit staid and tired.

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Chris Tyrrell . 2023-03-06

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First class attentive staff. Food was delicious and price was very reasonable. 3rd or 4th time we've been and have been impressed every time

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Mark Collins . 2023-02-22

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Fab Fab Fab! We had the tasting menu. Absolutely loved it. We'll worth it! Excelent service. Would definitely recommend!

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Riana Mackenzie . 2023-02-18

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Beautifully cooked and presented by professional staff, a visual and culinary treat. Lunch will cost you £20pp for two courses or £27 for three with a £7 or £10 supplement on selected items. There is an extensive wine list. This lunch menu was inventive with unusual combinations obviously out together by people who know their stuff. Gets full quickly so book in advance, If you enjoy your food get yourselves down there. I'm booked in again for this time in March and will definitely go again after that; my 4th visit.

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Colin Hambrook . 2023-02-10

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The meal was simply brilliant, imaginative, the chef is at the top of his game, service faultless friendly helpful and informative, this is the very best in fine dining without being pretentious or silly expensive, do yourself a favour and try it for yourself.

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Stephen Prigmore . 2023-02-10

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Lovely place. Quality food. Quality service. Lovely atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

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Trevor Stevens . 2023-02-03

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Best restaurant in leicestershire by far..food is always stunning

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Sarah Morris . 2023-01-31

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It’s so nice to have a very high quality, independent, reasonably price eatery in Market Harborough, chain restaurants can never live up to the quality of somewhere independent and run with passion for food. Ascoughs has a lovely clean and modern interior, great menu selection and relaxed ambience. The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the set menu is great value for money. The food I had was lovely - high quality, well balanced and beautifully presented. I would definitely recommend and will be back!

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Thomas . 2023-01-17

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I would not recommend this place to vegans. I ordered a vegan soup and it had bacon in it which I didn't realise until I had tried it. Please go elsewhere

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Lloyd King . 2023-01-17

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Fantastic food and service had a lovely time for a 70th birthday lunch. Never had a bad experience they always deliver quality, can't wait to go again.

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jackie Wadey . 2023-01-16

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Fantastic throughout. Lovely dining atmosphere, superb food and wonderful service.

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Joseph Robinson . 2023-01-13

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Fully recommended every time for a truly superb dining experience from the first mouthful to the last (with a little beverage or two in between). Thank you all at Ascoughs!

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Nicky Willis . 2023-01-06

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Amazing restaurant as always, great food and service.

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Jason Spiller . 2022-12-01

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Perfect place for a wonderful meal

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Keith Andrew . 2022-11-27

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The meal was delicious - all the flavours worked well together and prices were reasonable.

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Neil O'Donnell . 2022-11-23

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Going to Ascough's is always a special experience. The food is second to none. Everything is prepared and presented beautifully. The staff are great. Good value too considering the quality of the meal and ingredients, and all that must go into preparing it. Always a treat - highly recommended.

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Hannah Colley . 2022-11-07

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Excellent quality and good value

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Paul Smith . 2022-10-23

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Superb dining, desserts were Michelin standard.

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John WiSH . 2022-10-19

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Excellent service & Food was perfect 👏

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Charles Harrison . 2022-10-08

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We had a very pleasant dining experience here. There's a wide selection on the menu here, which changes monthly. The staff are super-friendly, and nothing is too much trouble. The atmosphere is convivial and relaxed. We booked a table for 6pm, and it was lovely to see the restaurant fill up while we dined. By the time we left (we had to free up our table by 8pm) the place was buzzing, but while it was full, it wasn't overly noisy. Will definitely come back, and would highly recommend.

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Darren Pontin . 2022-10-05

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Amazing food and fantastic service. One of the best value experiences for a long time.

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Sean Lemmey . 2022-10-01

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Went for lunch a couple of weeks ago..an amazing meal as always. We'll done to all the staff there to keep up Your amazing, inventive food after all this time. Faultless

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Jane James . 2022-09-26

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Brilliant as always. Great young team, buzzing atmosphere and superb food and service. All at affordable prices.

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Paul Bassett . 2022-09-25

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We loved the food and the atmosphere. I would recommend the wine flight.

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Ben Hill . 2022-09-22

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First class service. Mouthwatering food attractively presented. Will be back again soon! 👍

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Steve Palmer . 2022-09-17

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Not a patch on what it was before covid.

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John Cross . 2022-09-14

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if things would taste half as good as they look they would be acceptable, unfortunately that's not the case. typical example of form over substance. meat was overcooked and everything was just too salty and just not right. for £50 per person you would expect way more. pity

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vikkio stuff . 2022-09-11

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Great food, fast snappy service and nice atmosphere. Didn't like the plates for the main course because they rock around and tip when you try to cut your meal with a knife and fork. Can't beat a traditional round plate!

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richard spencer . 2022-09-08

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Lovely interesting food & very pleasant staff...reasonably priced

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Annabel Hughes . 2022-08-13

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Disappointed Booked a table for three. Decided on taster menu plus wine for the wife and myself. Daughter vegan so wanted a different menu. Chef decided he wouldn’t serve the taster unless the whole table had it. We asked if the daughter did not dine whether we could have the taster. Answer yes. Stupid or what. We left and had a lovely evening at the Waterfront overlooking the canal. M.Smith

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martin smith . 2022-08-12

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Really nice fine dining experience in Market Harborough. The food was delectable and the service was very good.

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Tim A. . 2022-07-28

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Impressed with quality and presentation of food , price of drinks and service. Restaurant fully booked on Wednesday evening 2 people, 2 gin and tonics 2 courses plus 2 entries, plus bottle of chablis £98.

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Andrew James . 2022-07-27

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The food here was absolutely spot on. Perfect balance of fancy food that leaves you feeling completely full (after their 3 course dinner menu). Staff were brilliant, and even though we only had a 2 hour booking, they never made us feel rushed, so very pleasant environment. Great value too.

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Joe Tomlinson . 2022-07-25

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Great atmosphere, lovely food and great price!!

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Daniel Hadkiss . 2022-07-22

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What an absolutely stunning lunch experience, The menu, Food, Wine, Service, Even the price was first class, Definitely will return & thoroughly recommend A+..🥂🍾🥳👌

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Trevor Partrick . 2022-07-06

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Had the 8 course tasting menu before. Tried the al a carte menu this time. Still delicious food. Friendly staff. Great value. Update. Came back for the tasting menu again. Superb. Delicious. Excellent value.

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richard funnell . 2022-06-28

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Amazing restaurant. Fab food and wine. Lovely staff. Very popular so book well in advance.

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john anstey . 2022-05-29

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Blown away by this place. Delicious food that is well presented and excellent value for money, couldn't ask for anything more

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Dan Nisbet . 2022-05-22

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Lovely food and atmosphere. Had the lamb, it was delicious.

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Pat Nokes . 2022-05-01

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This was the first time I had been to Ascough's and I will absolutely be going back. Many people had told me how good it is but it is amazing! We had the taster menu and we could not fault it. Felt like we had a Michelin star meal. The waitress and waiters explained each course every time. The staff are friendly and efficient. Very reasonably priced too. Can't wait to go back again.

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Michelle Cochrane . 2022-04-27

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Delicious food. Great menu. Staff very efficient and friendly. Advise booking at busy times

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Lilian Wiles . 2022-04-10

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Friendly staff, reasonably priced, but most of all, absolutely beautiful food. We will return.

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Tracey Cook . 2022-04-08

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A full on dining experience, superb quality, wonderful staff and very good value. Highly recommended.

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Paul Cook . 2022-04-07

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Really good work lunch do for 14 people. Amazing food and really great service.

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Graeme Mowat . 2022-04-06

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Delicious lunch menu. All meals looked great, good service, bit pricey but nice for a treat. 13 of us for a work do and everything served with no waiting.

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Steve Davies . 2022-03-31

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What fabulous value for money. The food is delicious, such a wide variety of fabulous quality dishes. The service is excellent. Great for a special meal out

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Kim Oldfield . 2022-03-12

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Been going to Ascoughs for many years now so I guess that says it all! Amazing food and drink and the staff are brilliant.

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Helen Savory . 2022-02-28

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Amazing food! Amazing service! Only downside is it's so popular!

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John Drew . 2022-02-26

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Amazing food and such good quality and value for money. Have paid twice as much for food as equal quality in places lime London and cities, so great to have on my doorstep.

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Hannah Thomas . 2022-02-21

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Amazing food - not happy with the enforced service charge. This will out me off going again.

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James d . 2022-02-13

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Everything was great (food, service, value for money etc), apart from the noise! Because there are no soft furnishings (carpet, curtains) to absorb the sounds, other people's conversations were very noisy. A couple of times, we had to lean forwards towards each other to be able to hear what the other person was saying. There were no rowdy diners! Just other people chatting.

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Stephanie Smith . 2022-01-29

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Smart place with friendly team. Covid aware and secure. Superb range of food - really tasty. Initially thought bit pricey - but happy to pay because of good quality. Visited at lunch - groups of "ladies that lunch". Recommended

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Greg F . 2022-01-13

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Visited last month for belated birthdays. Owner severed us, a knowable no heirs and graces type of guy. I can’t fault the place, lovely environment, fantastic staff, food amazing. Wish I could afford to go more often. Never stop being a 10 out of 10. 🎉

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Anne Staff . 2021-12-28

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Great meal at a great price, considering its quality. Had probably the best scallops I've ever had there last night.

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Mark Smyth . 2021-12-24

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The Flower Club of Market Harborough chose Ascough's again for their committee Christmas meal. Everyone really enjoyed their menu choices and the service was excellent throughout the meal. Well done and thank you very much for a lovely evening.

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Chris Williams . 2021-12-15

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Stunning food served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This is a bit of a hidden gem within Market Harborough, well known within the town for offering very high quality food at great value. There were five of us eating from the Christmas menu and not one dish was anything less than perfect. Over lunch they only have one sitting and so service is relaxed but attentive; we stayed for over two hours enjoying three courses. Sublime. Booking advised though.

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Stuart Williams . 2021-12-12

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