Cutlers - Newark and Sherwood

The restaurant is a lovely place with a friendly waiter. The menu is a bit limited, but the food is good. I ordered the sea bass, which was perfectly cooked, and my friend had the steak, which was also cooked perfectly. My wife enjoyed the pork fillet and thought it was really good. We will definitely visit again next time we are in the area.

Visited with friends to restaurant not hotel. Car park was fairly full but very few people in the bar or restaurant. The establishment is very neat and tidy. Bar area was comfortable and service was ok. The restaurant itself is like stepping back in time to the late 50's, early 60's. Service from the young Hungarian waiter was pleasant and efficient. The older couple also serving I guess must be the owners who were pleasant enough but not over welcoming. The real let down though was the food which was the epitome of bland. Everything was tasteless. Our starter of salmon fish cakes was accompanied by allegedly a sweet chilli sauce. I have never seen a bright pink chilli sauce before- I think it was prawn cocktail sauce that had maybe seen sight of a chili flake but just no taste. The fishcake itself was tiny and there really should have been 2. The main courses followed in a similar vein, unappealing and tasteless. The worst pork fillet ever seen swimming in what looked like the tomato soup that Julie Waters served up !!. The frangipani dessert was stale and the cheese board was uninspired. In essence this is the sort of food that may be good for convalescent homes but not in a what looks like a nice comfortable hotel. Frankly if I had not recieved the 25% discount through the Gourmet Society I would have complained but chose not to do so. The bill was not expensive, just not value for money. I don't like giving negative reviews and I'm sure with some tweaks this place could be great.

Stayed one night whilst meeting friends for dinner. The hotel is great , nice rooms with very comfy beds and very pleasant staff. We were the only people in the very cosy restaurant on a Wednesday evening although some people were eating in the bar. The food was fine , not WOW but OK .My only criticism is that it is a very limited menu .Two beef dishes. a pork dish , the obligatory sea bass , a chicken salad and two vegetarian dishes . If you have the chance stay over and have the breakfast. It is super , freshly coked and fried bread as it should be . we will be back

Celebrating my sister and brother in laws Golden Anniversary, just a small party of nine, nice and quiet, a typical hotel restaurant, the service was calm and expertly done, the tables laid beautifully, the food was very good, obvious as every plate went back empty, the sweets were perfect, more empty plates, it was nice to eat fresh veg that was cooked just right and not raw, as is with many places these days. And the last word goes to the 'Ladies Room ' immaculate with lovely decor and nicely perfumed.

A gem of a place in this historic market town. The ambience is of a quiet club and the dining area genteel with class. The secret garden is a Victorian/ Edwardian sanctuary a perfect place for tea or Pimms. The main a la carte meals themselves were served efficiently and with deference and decorum by the two pleasantly attentive (and attractive) Vincze brothers. The fayre was rated on average 7.5 out of 10 by the dozen of us attending. Definitely a wonderful relaxing and charming watering hole with that someone special one day hope to try the guest rooms too in in this handsome building. Thank you Tom and Sandra Carr (Directors) for giving Newark on Trent a somewhat prestigious place to dine with style. Peter from Pink Diners Club