Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel

4.1

33 Reviews

£26 to £40

European

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Behind every delectable dish at Hitchin Priory Hotel stands the creativity, passion, and precision of our esteemed chef. With a culinary journey steeped in tradition yet infused with innovation, our chef embodies the essence of fine dining. His commitment to sourcing local produce, mastering global cuisines, and crafting unique flavour profiles ensures that every meal becomes a memorable experience for our guests. Join us in celebrating not just the food, but the artist behind it.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
European, British, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
01462 547475
Website
https://hitchinprioryhotel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
CHRISTOPHE PREAUDAT
Private party facilities
Experience the variety and versatility of our extensive function rooms at Hitchin Priory Hotel. Each room carries its distinct charm and practicality, ensuring every event is as unique as its setting. From intimate board meetings to grand conferences and private dinners, we’ve got the perfect space to suit every need.

Location
Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2DL
Neighborhood
Hitchin
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea
£12.00 - £24.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience the quintessence of British elegance with our delightful afternoon tea service. Immerse yourself in a timeless tradition celebrated amidst the historic charm of Hitchin Priory Hotel. Every element of our tea service is crafted with precision, ensuring your time with us becomes a cherished memory.
Sunday Lunch
£25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Welcome to a cherished British tradition – the Sunday Lunch. At Hitchin Priory Hotel, we honour this time-honoured custom with all the respect and delight it deserves. Nestled amidst the historic elegance of our hotel, our Sunday Lunch is more than just a meal; it’s an experience steeped in tradition, conviviality, and culinary excellence. 2 courses for £25.00 Please see the addon section if you would like to upgrade to 3 courses.
Lunch
Multiple dates available
Welcome to the Priory Restaurant, the newest culinary gem nestled within the historic grandeur of the Hitchin Priory Hotel. Our restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience that marries contemporary flair with classic elegance. At Priory, we pride ourselves on sourcing the freshest local ingredients to create a menu that’s both innovative and comforting.

Chateau Briand for 2 served with bearnaise sauce , roasted tomatoes and mushroom & chips
Herb crusted halibut fillet , parmesan polenta, samphire and dill cream sauce
Caprese stuffed chicken breast served with dauphinoise potatoes, baby vegetables and red wine jus
Chicken breast stuffed with tomato and mozzarella, wrapped in parma ham

Dessert

Chocolate fondue with selection of fruits, marshmallow and chocolate brownies
white chocolate and berries pavlova, raspberry coulis

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel offers a charming setting with a warm atmosphere and attentive service. Afternoon tea is a popular choice, praised as "lovely" and "delicious." While some diners noted room for improvement in food quality and variety, the overall experience remains inviting and memorable for special occasions.

34 Reviews

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Matthew
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food and service staff really helpful and welcoming had a really nice time lovely little place clean and tidy and warm
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Cheryl
Hertfordshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We expected this restaurant to be expensive! We booked last minute Valentines Day with the three course set menu and was pleasantly surprised at the reasonable cost. The meal was fab! Great service, beautiful venue. Highly recommend!
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Sam
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for valentines night, 3 courses for £45 each which I thought was great value. Only feedback I would give is that it would have been nice to have a bit more time between courses but apart from that, service was great. Would definitely recommend.
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Anita
Hertfordshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Looking forward to a lovely lunch with friends we were left quite underwhelmed Only 1 menu between 4 of us, choice of chicken (which was very dry) or beef which was ok. Veg, roasties and Yorkies all overdone. First in the restaurant, seated at 12:30, served at 1:15. No option to have just main course (we wanted to go into town for dessert), pineapple pudding rather nice as was poached pear, cheesecake tasteless. Staff pleasant but service extremely slow, especially while there were only 3 other tables beside ours.
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Miriam
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were the last guests on 31st and they threatened us we kindness and patience till the end, the service was fenomenal
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Bill
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not good value, poor food quality staff not very attentive
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Cherrie ann
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
we had a lovely afternoon, our waiter was lovely, the food was lush and if i had to say anything bad i would say the tea was a bit bland, but everything else made up for it.
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Susan
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I booked afternoon tea as a birthday treat for my daughter. We loved the setting and atmosphere of The Priory and were greeted warmly. I loved that we were introduced to the staff individually because it made us feel most welcome. The Presecco, the food and the tea was delicious and very nicely presented and service was good too. I would love to say everything was perfect but if I could make this observation it is a request for at least two more little sandwiches just to balance all the sweet things with savoury. But thank you . We had a lovely time.
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Rajib
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was very much empty, hence we got undivided attention from the staff. The food was good. The steak could have been better! The ambience and decors was great and the staff serving us was very friendly and took care of all of us.
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Janice
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
9 widows & 1 widower all met for Afternoon Tea. What a lovely experience. Food was good & place was lovely. Parking excellent. Will definitely return. Only comment would be. . .. scones could be better
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Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel is rated 4.1 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel

Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2DL

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hitchin
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
European, British, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
CHRISTOPHE PREAUDAT
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://hitchinprioryhotel.com/
Phone number
01462 547475
Private party facilities
Experience the variety and versatility of our extensive function rooms at Hitchin Priory Hotel. Each room carries its distinct charm and practicality, ensuring every event is as unique as its setting. From intimate board meetings to grand conferences and private dinners, we’ve got the perfect space to suit every need.

Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea

Sunday Lunch

Lunch

Menu

Valentine Day Menu ( 3 Courses for £45 )

Starter

Lobster ravioli, spinach and lobster bisque

Honey baked camenbert, onion chutney and sourdough to share

Roasted figs tart Tatin, caramelised goats cheese on a bed of rocket

Mains

Chateau Briand for 2 served with bearnaise sauce , roasted tomatoes and mushroom & chips

Herb crusted halibut fillet , parmesan polenta, samphire and dill cream sauce

Caprese stuffed chicken breast served with dauphinoise potatoes, baby vegetables and red wine jus

Dessert

Chocolate fondue with selection of fruits, marshmallow and chocolate brownies

white chocolate and berries pavlova, raspberry coulis

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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