...Tom sent me a friendly e-mail out of the blue, inviting me to be the first national restaurant critic to review Van Zeller. It sounded great; relaxed fine dining, innovative, seasonally-inspired food, and – the clincher – backing from David Moore, co-owner of the two-Michelin-starred Pied à Terre and one of Raymond Blanc’s inspectors on The Restaurant. Tick, tick, tickety-tick, as M Blanc probably never said.
One of the best restaurants I have been to in recent months. Chef Tom van Zeller is a superb cook, but he is not a show-off, even in his tasting menus, which feature classic combinations beautifully, respectfully cooked.
Yorkshire Post
...The peppery Mizuna salad leaf, rather than being draped across the dish, had been whizzed into a purèe and was divine. An expertly created dish that I could eat again and again.
Harrogate Advertiser
...Van Zeller is certainly a worthy addition to the best dining venues in the town.
Thebusinessdesk.com
AWARD winning chef Tom van Zeller has returned to his Yorkshire roots to open his own Harrogate restaurant with the backing of Michelin starred restaurateur and culinary expert David Moore.
We're delighted that Van Zeller's has been voted the 79th best restaurant in Britain in the country's best 200 restaurant rankings, published by The Sunday Times in partnership with Harden's. On a local level, that puts us third in Yorkshire and the only restaurant in Harrogate! Chuffed - you bet! Just in case you didn't read the article you can read it here.
Our customer comments
“The best in food and service” This was our third lunchtime visit to Van Zeller and once again it was a fabulous experience. Trip Advisor
“Finest Dining in Harrogate From the Foie Gras, into the Turbot and on to the Chocolate Brûlée, a totally flawless meal. Trip Advisor
“Amazing food with excellent service” Toptable
“Excellent food and service. Good value for money for fine dining” Toptable
“The meal was excellent with some really innovative and creative flavours and dishes. The service was impeccable, very professional but friendly and non pretentious” OpenTable
“Consistently the best restaurant in Harrogate” OpenTable
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