Harden's survey result
Summary
“The Italian-style food is a treat to behold” at this out-of-town retreat from Anglo-Italian chef Angela Hartnett (of Murano in Mayfair) with chef Luke Holder, in a New Forest hotel that’s “a place to be seen in, for a special occasion”. “Full of character and brimming with fine furnishings”, it’s “a beautiful venue for a (pricey) treat”, although lapses drag the ratings down: more critical diners feel “it’s a very good restaurant, but it never seems to get everything completely right at the same time!” and service in particular can be “surprisingly varied”. Top Tip – “ask for a table in the more attractive main room when booking”.
Summary
“A beautiful restaurant in a stunning hotel” in the New Forest – this co-production from Anglo-Italian celeb chef Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder achieves good ratings for its “delicious, excellently presented food and charming service”. Most reports here are unreserved rave reviews, and even the odd diner who finds the offering overpriced concedes “at least cooking and service have risen to the challenge: a bowl of lobster spaghetti cost an arm and a leg, but it was a faultless dish”.
Summary
The star chef's country house bolthole enjoys a “lovely setting” in the New Forest and its Italian cuisine is “great quality” too – even if, leaving aside the “value lunch menu”, prices continue to be a bit of a bugbear. “Informal, personable and efficient” service “with gentle humour” may help to counter the hit to your wallet.
Summary
The “beautiful dining room” of this stylish New Forest country house retreat sets an upbeat tone for this celeb-chef’s out-of-town venture. There’s a general acknowledgement, however, that its Italian-style cooking is “pricey”, and although fans say it’s “well worth every penny”, others recommend avoiding the à la carte and timing your visit for the “great set lunch menus”.
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Have you eaten at Hartnett Holder & Co?
Beaulieu Rd, Lyndhurst, SO43 7FZ
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £39.50 | £45.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £21.30 | £42.00 | £7.00 | £18.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £39.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Beaulieu Rd, Lyndhurst, SO43 7FZ
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
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