Àclèaf

"We came here for my university graduation meal and it was fantastic. Certainly one of the best experiences I’ve had. The server which we had knew everything you could possibly want to know, and was extremely attentive. Everyone was very polite and gave off a very professional mannerism. The food was fantastic, with some undisclosed additions to the menu throughout the meal which was very interesting. Although the meal was expensive, it was very much worth it for the experience and I would definitely pay it again should I find myself in Plymouth again."

"Fine dining at Boringdon Hall Michelin restaurant. The meal was exquisite. The experience was phenomenal. The service was impeccable. There were vegan and non alcoholic wine pairing options available for designated driver."

"We had a pretty good meal at Àclèaf. The atmosphere is nice & cosy. The service was excellent. My wife selected the pescetarian dishes. I would suggest that Scott, the head chef, be a little bolder in his vision: set the menu, don't offer a choice through the courses. Picking between 2 dishes, across 3 courses, means too many variables in the experience. I had vegetarian. The only course that didn't really work was a kohlrabi with tofu wrapped in seaweed. It tried to match the turbot and unfortunately didn't. But there's was an amazing pea snack at the start, a wonderful Jerusalem artichoke dish towards the end, and a really excellent custard & apricot dessert. With a stronger (meat/fish) tasting menu vision there would be more consistency across the courses and a Michelin star would not be out of the question."

"Àclèaf had been on my radar for over a year when a friend mentioned it to me, so we booked in for Saturday evening. The meal, setting, atmosphere and level of service was on a par, if not better, than some of the restaurants that actually have a Michelin Star, rather than just a mention. I actually though that it was better than Tom Kerridge's Hand and Flowers. We opted for the tasting menu with both the wine and non-alcoholic pairings (getting a taxi in Plymouth is a nightmare, so I drove). I'm used to a taster menu having no choice, so I liked the concept of having a choice of 4 of the 7 courses. I opted for Dory, Crab, Wagyu and Honey, and my partner chose Rabbit, Monkfish, Iberico and Duck Egg. These courses were interspersed with an amuse bouche, bread, a pre dessert and chocolate. The cheese board was an optional extra which we took. What can I say? It was perfect. The taste, textures and how they complemented each other was divine. Yes the portions are small, and I'm sure there are those who would say you don't get much for your money, but those are the people who don't understand the concept, and what you're paying for. The wine pairing was spot on and perfectly complimented the food. My dinner partner is not a fan of red wine, but it turned out to be her favourite of the meal. I could not tell that the non-alcoholic pairing was alcohol free. The beef broth which was served with the wagyu was unlike anything I've tasted before. Many places limit you to just a choice of 3 or 4 cheeses, but not here. I think there were 16 cheeses available and you could try all of them. Obviously the more you had the smaller the cut. I've not had cheese as good anywhere else. As for the service, it was perfect. Our waitress Lauren was brilliant. The ambiance of the dining room was just right, and the whole setting within Boringdon Hall was very romantic. We were the last guest in the dining room, but we did not feel rushed at all. The experience was worth every penny. It's Rachel's birthday soon and we will definitely be returning to celebrate here."

"One of our favourite dining experiences to date. Just delightful food, wonderful staff, delicious drinks and one of the most beautiful buildings we've ever dined in. Katherine was an absolute gem, so lovely, attentive, and genuinely seemed like she loved her job. Every member of staff we dealt with were just perfect, and we couldn't have asked for more. We loved every second of tonight. Thanks everyone for making or first trip to Plymouth incredibly memorable! Perfection!"