Restaurant now open. Rooms opening late 2024.

Welcome to The Mount Somerset Restaurant

Nestled between the Quantock and Blackdown Hills, The Mount Somerset is a Grade II-listed Regency country house hotel, offering refined and relaxed hospitality in a stunning countryside setting.

Sensitively restored to its former glory, the impressive Regency building affords guests far-reaching views of still Somerset landscapes, complemented with indulgent fine-dining and luxurious accommodation.

Tipped to be an award-winning dining experience with rooms, expect consistent service without pretence, all served with welcoming warmth. We want you to feel relaxed and at home, while experiencing quietly professional hospitality.

CALL TO BOOK

Restaurant open and taking bookings

Relaxed Fine Dining in Somerset

Good food should be an emotional experience that moves you. Expect surprise and delight from exceptional fine dining at The Mount Somerset Restaurant, thanks to well known local chef, Olly Jackson, who hosts our new restaurant now open.

Food is cooked from the heart by Olly and his experienced team using local and seasonal produce, creating outstanding, balanced and flavoursome, modern British dishes.

Opening Times:

The a la carte menu is available for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Saturday 11am-11pm. We are offering a 2 or 3-course set-price Sunday lunch menu on Sunday which will include roast beef as one of the main course options. We open 12-6pm on Sundays.

For those wanting lighter dining our fixed price lunch menu offers three courses available Wednesday to Saturday from 12.15 to 3pm. (Parties over five need to call to book.) Book online on our Dine page or email: restaurant@themountsomerset.com

BOOK A TABLE

Chef's Choice Menu

the 5-course Menu

sit back, choose a drink we’ll bring something to get you started…

warm chestnut mushroom + Parmesan tart
slow-cooked egg yolk, onions and mushroom ketchup

scallop and crab tortellini
celeriac purée, pickled cucumber and chive butter sauce

Creedy Carver duck breast
roasted beetroot, red cabbage and parsnip purée with potato rosti

oat biscuit-based, Somerset brie cheesecake
pickled celery and apple chutney

sticky toffee soufflé
butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream

65.00 per person
to be taken by the whole table

available to order on the day
Wednesday to Saturday evenings
(lunchtime by prior arrangement only)

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A La Carte Menu

Starters

smoked salmon
potato pancake, roasted beetroot conﬁt egg yolk and creamed horseradish
10.50

pan-seared scallops
cauliﬂower purée, pickled cauliﬂower, dehydrated grapes and bacon lardons
15.00

smooth mushroom and madeira parfait
shimeji mushrooms, soy jelly and crispy croutons
8.50

slow-cooked suckling pig croquette
sauce gribiche and pickled rhubarb
9.50

Main Courses

slow-cooked pork belly & braised cheek
savoy cabbage, celeriac and apple
26.00

roast hake ﬁllet
broccoli, leeks and salsify crispy potatoes and chive beurre blanc
27.00

aged beef sirloin + beef shin croquette
mushrooms, bacon and winter greens
30.00

goat’s cheese and thyme shallot tarte tatin
winter vegetables and beurre blanc
20.00

Desserts / Cheese

rhubarb + lemon mille feuille
with yogurt sorbet
9.00

Callebaut gold ‘caramel’ chocolate and dark chocolate tart
with peanut brittle and ice cream
10.00

apple choux au craquelin
with vanilla crème patisserie and apple sorbet
9.00

cheese
a selection of west country cheeses
12.50

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Please notify us of your speciﬁc dietary requirements or choices to ensure that we can provide accurate information and advice on the ingredients and allergens in our dishes.

We prepare allergen containing dishes in the same area as allergen free dishes and therefore cannot guarantee complete separation

Prixe Fixe Lunch Menu

regularly changing, set lunch menu

Lightly malted bread + butter with smoked sea salt

Smoked haddock scotch egg
with onion soubise and lemon gel

Slow-roast pork belly
cauliﬂower cheese puree, sprouting broccoli and apple sauce

Treacle tart
with clotted cream

30.00 per person
Vegetarian main course available
Wednesday to Saturday 12.15 to 2pm

Please notify us of your speciﬁc dietary requirements or choices to ensure that we can provide accurate information and advice on the ingredients and allergens in our dishes.

We prepare allergen containing dishes in the same area as allergen free dishes and therefore cannot guarantee complete separation

Sunday Lunch Menu

Starters

Two courses £35.00

Three courses £40.00

Smoked salmon + tempura scallop
roasted beetroot and smoked scallop roe

Crispy-coated roasted parsnip
blue cheese, fresh apple honey and mustard dressing

Coarse, duck terrine
pickled shimeji mushrooms, Jerusalem artichoke purée and prunes

Main Courses

Pan-roasted hake fillet
celeriac, salsify, cavolo nero, hazelnuts and beurre noisette

Heale cottage, slow roasted suckling pig
Savoy cabbage, celeriac and apple

Shallot + thyme tarte tatin
with goat’s cheese, winter vegetables and beurre blanc

Roast sirloin of beef
with duck fat roasties, roasted vegetables, enormous Yorkies and good gravy

Desserts / Cheese

Callebaut gold ‘caramel’ chocolate
and dark chocolate tart with peanut brittle and ice cream

Apple choux au craquelin
with vanilla crème patisserie and apple sorbet

Cheese
Godminster vintage cheddar, Beenleigh blue, Cornish brie, membrillo, crackers

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Please notify us of your specific dietary requirements or choices to ensure that we can provide accurate information and advice on the ingredients and allergens in our dishes

We prepare allergen containing dishes in the same area as allergen free dishes and therefore cannot guarantee complete separation

One of the top restaurants in Somerset

"Highly recommend this restaurant. Location is slightly off the beaten track but not a problem. The portion sizes are good value for money and the food is of excellent quality. We were pleasantly surprised by the canapés at the start of the meal. The staff were welcoming and friendly."

Despard4 | Tripadvisor | 03 / 2024

Perfection

"Had the set menu for lunch and it was divine. The tasty canapés, the light as a feather cheesy cheese soufflé, the luxurious braised beef cheek, and the fabulous frangipani tart, just blew me away. By far the best food I’ve ever had in Somerset. All for £30, just incredible. The beautiful setting, stunning décor and artwork, with all the staff making us feel thoroughly spoiled, it was a wonderful experience. Definitely going again soon."

92pippad | Tripadvisor | 03 / 2024

Excellent lunch in beautiful surroundings

"This place is lovely. Amazing food from Ollie as usual and delightful surroundings. We were warmly welcomed by Rebecca and had a drink in the relaxing bar next to the log fired stove. We had the excellent value 'prix fixe' 3 course lunch. Smoked haddock scotch egg, followed by roast belly pork and then treacle tart. As the menu will be changed frequently I am looking forward to my next visit already."

Tour34772077935 | Tripadvisor | 03 / 2024

Great experience and amazing location

"We went there on Sunday for lunch. Everything was cooked beautifully we had the three courses menu and it was fantastic. Both started were really tasty and well cooked. The pork belly was very very very tender and very well cooked. All in all great experience."

Plix1979 | Tripadvisor | 03 / 2024