Elderflower

"First visit to the Elderflower but were made to feel at home straight away. Marjolaine and his staff were first class and they have some very talented people in the kitchen.Food was of a very high standard and we will definitely be returning."

"It was our first visit to the Elderflower despite living in Lymington. The welcome was very friendly and we had a lovely table by the window. We declined the mackerel salad starter as we wanted to save ourselves for the chateaubriand, which we had ordered in advance. We were not disappointed. The beef was delicious, perfectly cooked and expertly carved at our table. The range of accompaniments complimented the meat, especially the Bordelaise sauce. For dessert we had the “forest floor”, which we had seen on TV and really wanted to try. It not only looked stunning, but tasted amazing. A wonderful complexity of flavours - chocolate, blackberry mousse, hazelnuts and a subtle earthiness from the truffle. Throughout the meal the staff were very professional and friendly. All in all a very good experience."

"We booked 7 course taster for two ppl one of which was vegetarian. From the minute we walked in we were greeted with warm smiles. We were shown to the table and given a wine menu and a drinks menu. We were had nibbles laid out for us to have while looking through the drinks. We were treated to an amazing array of dishes. They absolutely know what they are doing on the vegetarian front phenomenal. My partner had long pauses of food silence and grinning from ear to ear with a nod. He said all his dishes were absolutely superb. The service received in there was first class but not stuffy with it. Three hours well spent feeling absolutely looked after by all the staff. Cannot wait to come back. Very excited to see it after the refurbishment with a grand piano and cocktail bar. It will bring in a different element on something that's already perfect."

"My husband and I have been to the Elderflower four times and the quality of food and service continue to be of the highest quality. The menu has always varied and the combination of flavours is just wonderful. We savoured every bite! Our recent visit was special because we brought a friend visiting from South Africa who had seen a show about the Elderflower, and was not disappointed! We didn't have the wine pairings but we had some lovely bottles of wine. The staff were attentive and we loved that they explained the dishes. Thank you so much for a special day!"

"My husband and I have been to the Elderflower four times and the quality of food and service continue to be of the highest quality. The menu has always varied and the combination of flavours is just wonderful. We savoured every bite! Our recent visit was special because we brought a friend visiting from South Africa who had seen a show about the Elderflower, and was not disappointed! We didn't have the wine pairings but we had some lovely bottles of wine. The staff were attentive and we loved that they explained the dishes. Thank you so much for a special day!"

"My husband and I have been to the Elderflower four times and the quality of food and service continue to be of the highest quality. The menu has always varied and the combination of flavours is just wonderful. We savoured every bite! Our recent visit was special because we brought a friend visiting from South Africa who had seen a show about the Elderflower, and was not disappointed! We didn't have the wine pairings but we had some lovely bottles of wine. The staff were attentive and we loved that they explained the dishes. Thank you so much for a special day!"

"My wife and I came for Sunday lunch. We were the only clients but stress that the staff were very welcoming and attentive with no hint of any desire for us to be out as soon as possible. Given that the restaurant closed after lunch until Wednesday that was to be highly commended. That also applied to the food where there was no impression of any "using up" of ingredients. We had the 5 course tasting menu. The courses are wonderfully prepared and presented. I thought all were delicious and inventive. My wife would not have chosen the take on fruits de mer and found the flavours on the strong side. However the tempura cod cheek, bass filet, duck with beetroots got 10/10 from both of us. Neither of us are particularly fond of dessert but the cherry mousse, lemon sorbet, lemon meringue, pistaccio and yoghurt (I think I have all the elements!) was a work of art. We did not go for the wine tasting but had a lovely bottle of Pouilly Fuisse (Chateau Vitallis £80). All in all a great lunch with the only downside being the risk one takes with having a set menu. However my wife felt that the slight disappointment with the fruits de mer was well made up for by her pleasure in the other courses."

"Excellent celebration for our golden wedding anniversary. Made day truly memorable."