Lumiere in Cheltenham

A warm and friendly welcome to this small and intimate restaurant. We have eaten at many Michelin starred restaurants and this was amongst the best because every course was superb and at the same level of excellence but above all everything was accessible and delightful to the normal pallet. Nothing too pretentious, just exceptionally good, skilled and high quality food with amazing flavours and texture profiles. Congratulations to Chef. Nothing disappointed on this visit, great wine paring and great service from our host and her team.

Food is outstanding and so clever, full of flavour and skill. Hosts are amazing too, all in all a wonderful experience. We had the eight course taster menu with wine flight. Amazing experience.

Everything was top notch . Only thing I would say was that the hot meals did not come out on hot plates and then quickly became cool . Also the Beef pie ( part 1 cottage pie) was very salty , apart from that had a lovely evening . Staff lovely .

Mi marido y yo queríamos salir y hacer una comida especial, elegimos este restaurante y no nos equivocamos, ha sido un acierto los entrantes, la comida, el postre, y el trato del personal el mayor de ellos!

Gorgeous, clever food, great wine pairings and fabulous customer service. We had a wonderful time and will be back. Michelin star absolutely deserved.

Lovely. Well deserving of its Michelin star. Entrance is incognito!

We are local to Lumiere and tend to visit there for special occasions. We have always loved it and think their recent Michelin Star is very well deserved. Last night's meal there was outstanding. We had the 8 course tasting menu. Each course was delicious - such an interesting fusion of flavours and textures. One course involved dry ice, making it a very theatrical experience too! The service was impeccable as always. All in all, another excellent experience.

My wife and I were given a lunch at Lumiere as a collective Christmas present by our wonderful children. What a terrific choice! It is all about the food. The charming service and the impeccable decor are there to let you concentrate on the food. We had a seven-course tasting menu together with wines chosen to match. There were more than seven servings, as some of the courses, such as the canapés, had two or three parts to them. The flavours that the chef had put together were phenomenal. Who could have known that a morsel of Coronation Chicken (served in a little pastry cup) could make you weep with joy? The crispy mussel (really!) had surely been delivered from Heaven - no human could make something that delicious. The 'Teqila Slammer' palate cleanser, perfectly placed before course six, cleansed the palate sure enough, and put a spring back into your appetite. What sort of genius thinks of making a cocktail into such a thing? It was the course that had the only bit of restaurant theatre in it, and that made us both smile. No spoilers, it's worth seeing for yourself. My wife and I left the restaurant very happy and very full. We are still talking about it a week later, and we are still telling people about it. About the *food*. It's all about that. Thank you Lumiere for giving us such a good time. And thank you to our children for such a lovely gift.

Since lumière achieving a Michelin Star, it was so dam hard getting a table booked for 1.. Weeks & months passed, and i found a slot for lunch time! And boy i was dam happy and excited at getting a table and my first visit to this place.. Having been to Cheltenham once going to that other Michelin restaurant, this time the restaurant was at the other side of Cheltenham! Which was a blessing as you could look at the massive architectural buildings that Cheltenham has... The restaurant is sort of easy to find! I did walk past it a few times ! As the outside sign is a little small... Inside the restaurant is just the right size, not to big and not to small! Just the right size for a good Interment service.. And i could now see why i had a problem in the past getting a table when they achieved Michelin Status... Then it was time for the food.. Obviously it was a taster menu 😋 but first the canapé nibbles come out, which all was a delightful blessing... a taramasalata, coronation Chicken & Truffled 'mac & cheese' all 3 was banging and started to make me feel excited to what's next to come.. The the sourdough bread was next.. and that is an excellent sourdough!! Brilliant bake.. Then it was the next course, which was Severn & wye smoked eel & Maris Piper! This was top notch 👌 the potato was so divine and rich.. Line Caught Cornish Day Boat Sea Bass was next, the Bass was perfectly cooked with a cracking crispy skin ! The sauce was leaving me wanting more ! A very tasty dish this.. Next was a Creedy Carver Duck dish.. and when this come out i wasn't expected what it was going look like! Thought it was going to be a piece of dust breast with other things. But this made me more happy when i looked at it... with slices of fine breast, and this magical thing that was duck liver Parfait & White Chocolate! Now that White Chocolate & liver Parfait was Inspirational!! Who would of thought White Chocolate & liver Parfait works brilliant together! The whole dish just work excellent. Now it was the time for the palate cleanser.. Which yet again was spellbinding! Tequila Slammer.. and this was literally spot on what it tasted like.. Then next up is one of my favourite meats, Venison, hen of the Woods with celeriac & black Truffle.. Literally every on this Venison plate is what i enjoy in life.. another amazing dish yet again! And that Venison with celeriac & Truffle was worth coming to the restaurant for.. And then we move over to the sweet hour.. Conference Pear & valrhona Chocolate with honey Truffle was literally sweet heaven! Even the look of this dessert was delicious.. Then it was a perfect made Damson Souffle! Which the Damsons was family locally picked! An absolute cracker of a soufflé.. Then to end a delicious lunch was the finely made petit Fours! And every single one was just tastefully great... I can see why lumière grained it's star ! And how hard was it for me to get a table after it was awarded it... but boy it was worth the wait! The flight of wine was great with it as well .. it was worth Travelling to the restaurant for this lunch and will be popping back soon...

This was my first time in a Michelin star restaurant. I was worried about feeling a bit out of place but the staff were brilliant and made me feel really comfortable. Where do I start with the food!!! I've seen a lot of masterchef and always thought they were talking nonsense about the "experience" but it was just that. It was fun, it was challenging and very enjoyable. I was pushed to the limits with taste. Taste is of course subjective but the varied flavours across the 8 course menu will have something anyone would love. If you don't get to try the coronation chicken canapé or the tequila slammer you need to go back when it's on the menu. Just fantastic!!! It's worth noting I always worried I wouldn't be full with the small dishes you see on these chef shows, but this wasnt the case at all. I left very satisfied and happy!! If you're fussy stick to macdonalds!! If you enjoy food, haven't eaten in a place like this before and want a true experience. Then get a table booked!! All of this came at an incredibly reasonable price to, which is always nice. We will be back. Oh and if you don't mind wine get the wine menu to go with the meals, that blew my mind. I'm not a fan of white normally and stick to one type of red. But having wines picked to match the food was an experience in its self.

This wasn't just a meal out, it was an amazing experience and wonderful way to celebrate my husband's birthday. We chose the 8 course option and Luke had the wine pairing too (I wish I'd gone for the soft pairing now as it was so clever!!) I was expecting the food to be good but it was above good. It was interesting, challenging and even emotional! We were talking about it all the way home and still talking about it this morning. The staff were also phenomenal. That perfect balance of professional and knowledgeable but with personality!! I really enjoyed being able to read more about the ingredients and the sustainability. I thought some of the ideas on the plates were genius! Chicken butter folks!!!!! Highly recommend, looking forward to returning.

An exquisite, tasty, beautiful six course vegetarian lunch. As always, quite lovely and surprising.

It was just perfect - incredible food, lovely, warm staff, great music and atmosphere. We loved reading the in-depth menu and discovering all the ingredients that were in our dishes and how they were sourced and cooked.

We had a great meal at Lumiere. The food was excellent. The attention to detail was outstanding. Each dish contained a little surprise or flourish to keep up the interest, the perfectly balanced spice/sharp/sweet chutney with the smoked duck, the buttery unctuous mushroom with the venison, the phenomenal yogurt ice with the soufflé and the creamy crack of the chocolate accompanying the duck mousse. Front of house was friendly and welcoming without stuffiness or pretension. The paperless tablets offering detail on the dishes without the uncomfortable speech that customarily accompanies each course. I look forward to eating there again.

Too many highlights to list on the 8 course tasting menu and the wine pairings were excellent, that said - duck parfait encased in white chocolate was a unctuous and very moorish , as was the venison served with Cavalo Nero, Hen of the Woods, Celeriac, Wiltshire Truffle and jus. A combo that may sound somewhat pedestrian, but this was as good as it gets - delicious!!

If you can afford to pay for exceptional food, Lumiere is the place to eat. For 3 of us having the 6 course menu it set me back £370, including a tip and half a bottle of wine for my guests - they weren't very thirsty and I don't drink alcohol. To describe the food as anything other than sublime art would be an understatement - every dish is executed with a degree of finesse where it is clear that the chef has touched everything on the plate. Every ounce of flavour is teased out to render the food subtle, clever, delicious and tender. Each mouthful is a delight, depending on what you have combined on your fork, and while the servings could never be described as generous, you will leave this restaurant feeling very satisfied. As a GF vegetarian, I was well looked after and I simply did not know that the veggies I ate could ever taste so good. The restaurant is posh, with very carefully selected cutlery, crockery and glassware, and service is attentive, friendly and helpful. There isn't a specific dish I could point at as the best, and my guests assured me that their food was even better than mine (a number of my dishes required modification) but I did eat the best gluten free bread I have ever tasted - a course on its own. We will not be regulars as my wallet isn't big enough but what a lovely treat, and we will be back for a special occasion.

Consistently amazing - our first visit since the team were awarded their well deserved snd long overdue star. Perfection from start to finish - each course absolutely knockout and service beautifully attentive. Our favourite restaurant by far ❤️

Absolutely exquisite food, Helen and her team are fantastic and really love what they do. All courses are beautifully presented and delicious! Will definitely be back to try their next menu!

One of the most perfect evenings you can get. Helen and Mia and Matthew the sommelier were welcoming, friendly hosts. At this end of the scale, service can edge into cold or pretentious - it absolutely was not and was more like being welcomed into someone's home. The food was absolutely superb. Each course better than the last, with top notch ingredients, balanced and considered flavour and texture and a good variety, all immaculately presented. I was particularly impressed with the soft drink version of a wine flight, allowing interesting, paired flavours across courses for non-drinkers. So nice to not have to stick to water!

O lugar é pequeno e simples, mas muito aconchegante. O serviço é impecável, assim como o menu. Recomendo muito!

Fantastic tasting menu and wine pairing. The whole team make the evening very special. Worth many a visit.

We've had meals here for many years and look forward to an exquisite, tasty, superb meal. Last Saturday's lunch was exactly this; since they achieved their Michelin star, the food has reached an another level. We look forward to the next visit in December. Wonderful.

Fabulous. The service from Helen and Mia was second to none all night. The food was amazing. We chose the 8 course tasting menu, and every single thing tasted wonderful. We really enjoyed the extra info about the restaurant and the dishes we were served on the table. A super nice touch was the soft drink flight for the driver of the party, as well as the lovely English wine.

We went this evening for the tasting menu. The food was amazing, such thought, care and inspiration is clearly demonstrated by their food. The staff are friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. The wine pairing perfectly complemented the food. I would highly recommend and look forward to going again.

...so it now has a star.....still possibly the most perfect upmarket lunch...miss it at your peril.

A brilliant evening with absolutely fabulous food. The ambiance is perfect both for a romantic evening and with friends. The food was both innovative and delicious. Service was impeccable served by both knowledgeable and friendly professional staff.

We chose the taster Menu 6 courses. As usual Helen made us very welcome and was very attentive and explained the many wonderful ingredients used. Although we have visited before, there were some subtle changes to some courses highlighting Jon's skills as a top Chef. As my wife is very keen on cooking, we rarely eat out, but this was a real treat for both of us. Our thanks to Helen and Jon.

Absolutely brilliant delicious 6 course Tasting Menu . The canapés through each course were exquisite worksof food art . Every mouthful sublime . Faultless .

This was a xmas present from our son, a food experience it certainly was and in a great way. Food was amazing which is the main thing but the staff were fantastic. Knowledge of the food for each course was great and as experience first class.

Been keen to go here for some time and wasn't disappointed. Small restaurant, lovely inside and good atmosphere (some other Michelin stars sites can be almost reverential) Went for 6 curses which was plenty, everything was excellent quality and wonderfully presented. Service was friendly, informal...

If you like fine dining with the level of service you’d expect this is the place. Wonderfully creative tasty fantastic food. I’m lucky enough to have eaten in several Michelin starred restaurants and this is by far my favourite. I’m lucky as I live nearby...

If you like fine dining with the level of service you’d expect this is the place. Wonderfully creative tasty fantastic food. I’m lucky enough to have eaten in several Michelin starred restaurants and this is by far my favourite. I’m lucky as I live nearby but I’d certainly travel to eat here! I didn’t take photos as I feel it’s unnecessary!

We were so lucky to be able to feast at Lumiere! From the minute we walked in we were in awe. After a friendly welcome from Helen and her team, we were shown to our table which was tastefully decorated with a white crisp table cloth. From this first impression we knew we were in for a fantastic time! We chose the 6-course taster menu. Every course had a wow-factor deliciously combining cuisine, theatre and story! We love every dish, each one building on the last, but the most favourite mouthful for me was the velvety duck liver parfait encased in white chocolate and gold glitter. Absolute genius!!! We really hope to return again to Lumiere.

Wow is really all you can say about this restaurant as every thing from walking in to leaving is just perfect

It was so bad. The food was kind of good but not that much

My second visit - The food is flawless. Creative and interactive The service was a night at the theatre. Skilful and caring staff worked effortlessly to make us feel like we were the only table, despite every table being booked. Exemplary experience!

The top of the top at Cheltenham. 1 Michelin star, fully deserved. The perfection is at Lumiere, even t In the coffee !

We visited Lumiere last night (8/6/23) for the first time since Jon and Helen were awarded their first Michelin Star and it is no wonder they did!! Since we first started frequenting Lumiere over 14 years ago just after Jon and Helen took over the...

My family visited mid week just before Lumiere were awarded their Michelin star. The night was freezing a freak snow storm had supposedly paralysed the roads. We opened the unassuming door to a warm welcome and from then on two hours of one of the...

Had lunch at Lumiere yesterday, one of our group is a pescetarian but John produced a first class tasting menu for her. The rest of us had the standard menu and, as always, the food was excellent, beautifully presented and packed with flavour. The quality...

Each and every course of the tasting menu was sumptuous. Particularly recommend the wine course to go alongside it. Special. 8コースのテイスティングメニュー。どれも美味しかった。特に自家製サワードウのパンとデザート2品は最高でした。

Brilliant! This was such a taste sensation. Every course wowed us. The flavours were so intense and the plates were works of art. The waiting staff were excellent as well, friendly and attentive. Well done.

For a special occasion this is worth the money, high end wizardry food with a Michelin star.

We had the 8 course menu, with one dish complimenting the next perfectly, possibly the best dinner we ever had. No wonder the restaurant has just been awarded a Michelin star, what took them so long?!!

Fantastic. Why is it not Michelin?? Food was amazing

This is a fabulous little restaurant. We had a four course lunch which was balanced and tasty. Every course was tasty and a reasonable portion. Highlights were some of the appetisers and the duck. The wine list was good and fairly priced and some nice...

What a wonderful experience. I must admit, my wife and I have never eaten at a Michelin standard restaurant before and when we first arrived we were apprehensive. Before we knew it however, Helen welcomed us and together with Matt and the exceptional chef Jon...

Wow! The best vegetarian food I have ever tasted! We had the six course vegetarian tasting menu and everything from the canapés to the amazing petit fours was superb. The service and venue are friendly and not at all snobby, very informal and relaxed but...

Absolutely beautiful food. Ridiculously good, and such fun. The staff are warm and friendly, taking as much delight in the plates as the customers. For a special occasion, Lumiere cannot be beaten.

Amazing! Always the best service, friendly and professional. Using fresh home grown vegetables along with the best (local) meat, poultry, and fish. Delivered delicious flavours, accommodated gluten-free with ease. So enjoyable! Thanks to Jon, Helen and the team.

My Husband and I visited Lumiere during our honeymoon in the Cotswolds and had an amazing experience. The food was absolutely breathtaking, we loved every course. As foodies, and having dined in fine restaurants all over the country and multiple tasting menus, we hands down...

My husband took me here for my birthday. We had the vegetarian menu. Service, food and atmosphere absolutely fabulous. I cannot find fault in anything. We have rebooked for Christmas Eve lunch. Can’t wait!

The menu is varied and interesting. The execution is exceptional. Every course was delicious, even the foods I wouldn't normally like.

Probably the most perfect restaurant experience; tasteful yet relaxed decor, warm, friendly service and exquisite food. The 8 course tasting menu was sublime. The atmosphere is intimate and comfortable, with tables nicely spaced so you’re not on top of each other. Absolutely perfect in every...

I’ve been planning to come here for years and finally got round to it as a birthday treat. And what a treat! From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, it was absolutely amazing. We went for the 8 course tasting menu plus...

We had the most amazing lunch, Lumiere never disappoints. The food is an experience which takes you on a journey of discovery, a feast for all the senses. The presentation is impeccable but there is substance and reward from every morsel exquisitely placed on the...

Cooking of the highest calibre; easily Michelin star quality but I am not the first to say that. Smoked eel starter was amazing.. Now some nice additions from the owners own produce. We are lucky to have a restaurant like this in Cheltenham.

Gosh, what a treat!! We were invited to eat here by friends for a special occasion and the meal was really, really special and could not be faulted at all. Each course of our 8 course taster menu was perfectly presented and absolutely delicious. Not...

Lovely evening. Excellent food. One of the best restaurants we have experienced. Food presentation, quality of food, and explanation of what we’re eating. We booked as friends had recommended it to us and didn’t check the menu beforehand so each course was a surprise! We...

Thank you for a wonderful lunch, in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Thank you, yet again, for cooking me something equally as tasty, equally as beautiful as my husband’s food, but without onions or garlic. I so appreciate real chef’s skills of extraordinary quality.

Fantastic food and service, we had a wonderful evening!

The moment you walk in through the door you appreciate that Lumiere is sophisticated with an immediate atmosphere of quality. The high quality but understated furnishings, already lit candles on your tables, and attention to detail from Helen and her staff that is second to...

What an amazing dining experience. The food and the service! We’ve been to most Michelin starred restaurants from 1 star all the way to 3 stars at Gordon Ramseys. Those are hit and miss but this non-Michelin starred restaurant is one of the best I’ve had, everything was exceptional. We’re from London but will definitely be coming back again sometime

Spent a wonderful few hours in this amazing restaurant this weekend. Service is impeccable, the room is low key and understated but welcoming and the food is just fantastic. We had the four course menu and every dish was interesting, well presented but most of...

What they are doing in this small unit in Cheltenham town centre is very special indeed. The flavours, the creativity, and the sheer artistry on display in the plate presentation needs to be experienced. A sumptuous experience, eight courses with wine pairings, we will never...

Have been a few times since moving 1st visit and I would say the best fine dining restaurant in Cheltenham everything is exquisit and delicious service is fantastic how they have no mitchilin star I do not know but they should have thanks for a...

餐廳地方寬闊,燈光柔和,餐廳員工友善且笑臉迎人。出品的食物吸引人,而且味道也美味可口,如果下次也想再度來光顧。

Absolutely stunning restaurant. Food amazing with a small but perfect choice of dishes. Attentive but not intrusive service. A winner!

Exceptional food. Relaxed atmosphere with friendly, open service from the owners providing incredible knowledge and detail.

Lumiere consistently delivers in every department with exquisite tasting menus, stunning presentation, charming, knowledgeable service and a relaxed ambience. We enjoyed a superb 6 course lunch to celebrate my husband's birthday including his favourite smoked eel dish and an extra dessert to share, rhubarb souffle....

Came here for a special occasion. Fantastic food! Melt in the mouth. Very special place to eat. Great service too 👌🏻

Excellent food, informative friendly and very knowledgeable, definitely worth a visit

We have been twice now, staff are really attentive and food is delicious. Recommend the tasting menu cant wait to go again. A real treat!

I love this restaurant. This was our 2nd visit and it was just as good as we remembered - if not better. Everything is just right. From the attentiveness of the staff, to the length of time between courses, to the amount of food on...

Possibly the best meal I've ever eaten - I've not done extensive fine dining but it beats the handful of Michelin star places I've been to, hands down. Staff were genuinely warm and friendly. An amazing experience and well worth the £50 for the four course lunch (which also came with 3 outstanding amuse bouches).

Was very keen to try this restaurant as I had heard good things despite the price. Booked in advance (over a month) in order to get a slot for my girlfriend’s birthday for two, the only availability was at 8pm. Received a call from a...

It is now our tradition to have a long lunch at Lumiere in December, as a bit of a treat in the run up to Christmas. This lunch really was a treat. The little snacks that started the meal have become even more beautiful and...

Without doubt the greatest meal I have ever had, food and service truly exceptional. I will return for my birthday next year!

Brilliant. Beautiful food, wonderful service, unusual wines, marvellous all round. Great bread too.

A lovely meal to celebrate the wife's birthday. Did the 6 courses option and each course was beautifully presented and a delight to eat. Restaurant itself was tastefully decorated and with both front of house staff attentive and helpful made the meal a great experience. Will be back for the 8 course option!!

A haven of calm and beautiful food created with such palpable artistry and love. A delight from start to finish!

Simply delectable - a sure pit-stop for any bonvivant. I cannot praise nor recommend the vegetarian taster at Lumiere enough - exquisite flavours, faultless service and majestic wine to accompany. Hats off Lumiere - we shall see you again very very shortly indeed.

A superb meal, we chose the 6 course tasting menu with the accompanying flight of wines and everything was top quality. From the very tasty opening “snacks” through the Orkney scallop and the excellent venison to the very special desserts everything was brilliant. The staff...

My husband and I enjoyed an absolutely superb dining experience at Lumiere today. The staff were so attentive and friendly and each dish was unique, bursting with outstanding flavours, and beautifully presented.

Different food, made and served by enthusiastic people. Plaice was excellent

Not just an impressive meal it was also an amazing eating experience! We had the taster menu x6 snd it was superb. All dishes were explained in depth and each one was a gastronomic delight. The wine list was extensive and the venue small &...

Absolutely delicious food with wonderful tasting menu. Cannot be long before the Michelin Star(s) are awarded.

It is a small intimate restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. We went for the 6 course tasting menu with the flight of wines. All the courses were excellent with some really interesting wine pairings. One of our party wasn’t a fish lover before eating here...

Sometimes one has to review a restaurant against its price point and its own self set standards so I have awarded La Lumiere a 4 star. That said the food (8 course taster) was at times absoloutely superb particularly the "main" courses and one of...

Fantastic tasting menu! Great insight into all the wines and courses served. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Ultimately, not just a meal but an experience.

Have been going to Lumiere for years. Always an absolute delight. We have visited twice since COVID and felt very safe, the place is spotless and the COVID safety measures are excellent. Front of house team always so chatty and smiley, food is absolutely fabulous....

Along with all the other reviewers comments, this really is the most wonderful place. The atmosphere is relaxed, the wine is really well paired and the food is utterly outstanding. We had the 6 course tasting menu with wine flights and an extra cheese board....

We were delighted to be gifted a last-minute reservation at Lumiere last night. After researching their website and Facebook page, we already knew what to expect, and the 8-course taster menu with accompanying wine flight not only met, but exceeded our expectations. The front of...

The 8 course tasting menu was superb. Consistently outstanding. My wife and I have eaten a few tasting menus at Michelin starred venues - but this was probably our favourite. Really interesting ideas, great matching wines. The service is friendly and warm and unobtrusive. The...

Our first trip back after the recent lockdown. We went for lunch and had the 6 course tasting menu, one normal and one vegetarian. It was all just as perfect as we remembered it. There are some new items on the menu, including produce from...

Definitely in my top 3 meals of all time! Exquisitely prepared and presented taster menu was a gastronomic delight..see pics!! Beautiful restaurant and such cheerful and knowledgeable service by Helen and Matthew. And extensive, varied wine list, particularly for the desserts. Where is their Michelin star, or 2 ??!! A brilliant experience. Oh, and I want one of those decanters °

Transcendant. Just excellent. An incredible restaurant experience. Quality of food, service, wine list - all top notch.

Chef must have been busy during lockdown. The bar has been raised from already lofty standards. It is surely not a question of when but how many stars are awarded (I'm not talking about Google reviews, just so that's clear).

The most amazing food and superb service!!!!! Get booked in!!

What a gem in Cheltenham , food is outstanding so are the staff a family run business and it shows can't rate this enough...amazing