COUNTRY pubs dominate the list in Tripadvisor's best-rated restaurants in and around Ross-on-Wye
With 78 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Ross reviewed on the site, we have taken a look at the top ten, as reviewed by Tripadvisor users.
Taking the top spot is Orles Barn in Wilton, with 188 of 189 reviewers on Tripadvisor rating it excellent or very good.
We stayed in Ross on Wye early in September; our first evening out was spent at Orles Restaurant and it was not just the best meal that we had in Ross it was one of the best and most memorable meals that we have ever had," wrote dixons426.
"Every course was superb accompanied by the delicious house wine. The staff are charming and attentive. You could not have wished for anything more.
"If you plan to stay in Ross, a supper at Orles is not to be missed!"
In second is this Gloucester Road venue, with 775 of its 797 reviewers rating its modern European style offerings excellent or very good.
"Great food, great service and very safe," wrote Pauline S.
"This is a lovely restaurant and I would happily have eaten here every night of our holiday. The ambience is great, with cheerful and attentive staff. The food is interesting and really tasty. The precautions they have taken for coronavirus are excellent. All in all - brilliant."
Third is the Red Lion at Peterstow, which hit the right notes for many, with 873 of 906 reviewers rating the pub as excellent or very good.
"Called in without booking and by chance, without reading any reviews," wrote Burnt_Supper.
"We hit the jackpot!
"I think we were lucky to be fitted in as it seems a very busy and popular place, and quite rightly so. A really tasty and large roast beef and roast lamb. A perfect Sunday lunch. Good covid awareness and great service alongside proper tasty food.
"Would recommend and return if ever in the area again."
Taking fourth place is the Moody Cow country pub in Upton Bishop, with 1,251 of 1,281 visitors rating it excellent or very good on Tripadvisor.
"Wonderful food and atmosphere, wrote GillR871.
"Very well organised with carefully thought out COVID procedures to ensure both staff and diners are safe but also enabled to enjoy their meal. Food was excellent of high quality and wonderful flavours, duck spring rolls, hake with prawn sauce, belly pork and raspberry creme brûlée. The staff are a real credit doing their jobs seamlessly and with plenty of smiles.
"It is definitely worth visiting the Moody Cow and we will most certainly return."
This High Street eatery is in fifth, with 263 or 279 rating it as excellent or very good.
"Delicious food, cocktails and helpful staff," wrote Brryony.
"Booked in for a meal on a recent visit to the town. I was dining on my own and the staff were so friendly and helpful, making me feel really welcome. The food was absolutely delicious - I had the beef brisket which was melt in the mouth followed by the pecan, chocolate and toffee tart washed down with a huge The Banks of The Wye cocktail.
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"Safety measures for coronavirus were being taken seriously and despite the slightly odd experience of sitting in a booth flanked by two plastic sheets, it was still a nice atmosphere and very pleasant experience. I will definitely visit again."
Sixth place goes to The Harewood End Inn, on the A49 at Harewood End, with 476 of 501 Tripadvisor reviewers rating it excellent or very good.
"Perfect start to our holiday," tamaraw874 wrote.
"You can tell the people at the Harewood Inn all really care about making their guests feel welcome. They were so friendly and accommodating and only too happy to share some local knowledge. Lovely and generous portions of food (tasted incredible!!), super clean facilities and ample parking."
Serving up a menu designed around local ingredients, The Potting Shed in Whitchurch is in seventh place, with 206 of its 231 reviewers rating it as excellent or very good.
"When staying in Hereford we took the drive here based on previous reviews and were not disappointed," wrote Steve_of_N21.
"The atmospheric old barn is a good setting and the husband (kitchen) and wife ( front of house and service) team who run this restaurant provided excellent food and excellent service.
"The tables are quite wide apart so no problem social distancing in these difficult times. The menu is brought to your table on a chalk board and the only issue is that you have to ask for the prices of the individual dishes. We shared a starter and desert and along with two main and drinks it came to £40 a head with tip , which was completely reasonable for the quality of the food and the level of service we received. "Would definitely recommend this one."
The Italian menu at High Street's Avellino restaurant hit the right spot for many reviewers, with 473 of 499 rating it excellent or very good.
"Starter scallops were excellent and the main risotto was tastier than the one I had in Venice!" wrote KazukoG8.
"I was lucky to find this restaurant as most shops in Ross-on-Wye were closed, and food and wine there were fabulous! I didn’t expect the risotto was cooked al dente. But it was a superb al dente. Scallops were just well cooked with lovely sauce and really fresh salad. Staff were all friendly and efficient. Good atmosphere, nice calm music and reasonable price.We were so impressed and went there for two consecutive nights!
"I will highly recommend this restaurant."
9. Man of Ross
Taking ninth place is the Man of Ross in Wye Street, with 230 of 250 reviewers rating it excellent or very good.
We went to the Man of Ross for dinner during our getaway and man am I glad we did, the food was fantastic and a good price," wrote Simonjb54321.
"My good lady had gammon and I had the massive fish and chips. My fish could not have been cooked better, lovely big bit of fresh fish with light crispy batter...YUM. If you are in Ross-on-Wye, book here and enjoy."
Tenth is fine dining restaurant The Cedar Tree at Glewstone's historic Glewstone Court country house, with 312 of 340 rating it excellent or very good.
"Outstanding," wrote Tissot10.
"We visited Glewstone Court with some friends who are in a Covid 'high-risk' category and so were understandably nervous. We noticed that the venue is AA Covid accredited and the standards and procedures in place completely underpinned this.
"We heard that the new chef was excellent and yet the meal still exceeded our expectations. The scallop ceviche was sublime and superbly complemented by the jalapeno sorbet. My wife and I shared a Chateaubriand, possibly the best I have ever tasted, perfectly cooked. Usually I do not order dessert but the first two courses were so good I opted for the cheesecake which rounded off a perfect meal and I speak for all four of us.
"Service from Sam and his team was outstanding and we felt completely safe at all times. Well done and full marks to the team and I look forward to returning very soon."
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