Vennell's Restaurant Fine Dining in Masham
Laura and Jon Vennell

Your Hostess & Chef

jon & laura vennell

In 2005 Jon with his wife Laura opened Vennell’s Restaurant. Situated in the beautiful town of Masham, 15 minutes north of Ripon in North Yorkshire. They had a clear philosophy, fresh, local, seasonal produce handled with care and cooked sympathetically.

Vennell's Restaurant Masham

The Best Of Yorkshire

awards

Now in our 14th Year!

“Best Country Restaurant”
Robert Cockcroft, Yorkshire Post  

“Neighbourhood Restaurant of the Year”
Yorkshire Life Food and Wine Awards 

“Best for Sunday lunch”
The Independent, Restaurants of the year 2006 

Michelin Guide 2006 – 2019

4 Points
Hardens guide 2019

The 40 best restaurants in Britain
Observer food monthly April 2015

Dining Room at Vennells

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winter OPENING HOURS

Monday / Closed

Tuesday / Closed

Wednesday / Closed

Thursday / 7.15 – 11.30pm

Friday / 7.15 – 11.30pm

Saturday / 7.15 – 11.30pm

Sunday Lunches twice a month, call for info.

The Menu Our Autumn Choices

Starters

PORK AND APPLE SALAD
crisp pork belly, leaves, burnt apple
VENISON CARPACCIO
parsnip puree and crisps, parmesan, beetroot, leaves
PAN-FRIED WHOLE DOVER (SLIP) SOLE
with lemon, caper and parsley butter
RED PEPPER AND AUBERGINE TERRINE
tapenade, spiced almonds (v)

Main Courses

ROAST PARTRIDGE CROWN
red cabbage, pear compote, fondant potato, bread sauce
GRILLED NORTH EAST COAST BRILL
with fried potatoes, baked tomatoes, olives and capers
SHITAKE MUSHROOM AND MISO RISOTTO
beetroot, gremolata, pickled garlic scapes, nasturtium (v)
GRILLED FILLET OF BEEF
pureed and charred cauliflower, spinach, shallot, jus

Desserts

POACHED PEAR
chocolate, dehydrated passion fruit, vanilla ice cream (v)
ICED HONEY AND MEADE PARFAIT
with cinder toffee, coulis

WARM CHOCOLATE FONDANT
with pistachio ice cream (allow 15 minutes)
5 CHEESES
with biscuits breads and chutneys

2 Courses – £32 | 3 Courses – £38

Please contact us if you have special dietary requirements. (v) = Vegan

Sunday Lunch Back open for Sunday lunches in September!

Sunday Lunch - A Sample Menu
(closed for Sunday lunch June - August)

2 Courses - £24.50 | 3 Courses - £29.50

FIRST COURSE

Today’s soup with crispy croutons

Dover Sole with with parsley, caper and lemon butter

Shitake Risotto with parmesan

MAIN COURSE

Roast rib of beef with Jon’s award winning Yorkshire puddings and traditional accompaniments

Roast pork with Sunday vegetables, apple sauce and crackling

Pan fried seabass with aubergine caviar, dried tomatoes, basil jus

DESSERT

Cheese selection 5 Yorkshire cheeses

Apple pie served hot with vanilla custard

Lemon Posset

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