Restaurant Pine in Northumberland

Restaurant Pine is quite remarkable in all departments; conviviality, hospitality, service, drinks, and food. The restaurant is unstuffy, and casually smart. The food is at the highest level, created from a hyper local process. Between the own grown and foraged ingredients, one would be hard pressed (as a diner) to have a meal of this calibre anywhere else in the UK. Their food balances artistry, culinary prowess, and a deep understanding of their fabulous ingredients. What they do with it all to creat such splendid dishes, is little short of utter genius to me and my palate

If I were to think of the best dining experiences I’ve had over my lifetime, I think I can honestly say that our visit to Pine last night would probably, NO, definitely claim first place. Unfortunately, there are not enough superlatives to describe the experience we had. Every mouthful was a delight and introduced us to another level of culinary theatre. Everything from the pre dinner cocktails, the exceptional wine pairing, to the main event of sixteen unique and exquisite plates, was just incomparable to anything we had ever experienced before, and we have been extremely fortunate to have travelled the world and eaten in some wonderful places , but to find this culinary Shangri-La on our doorstep was ridiculous. Watching the team operate from the Chefs table was like watching the mechanism of a Swiss watch. Each member of the team, passionate, professional and so enthusiastic, it was a joy to witness. If you want to know what Heaven is like before you die , visit Pine !

Stepping through a pine branch threshold we were transported to CS Lewis’ Narnia. Fascinating characters from front of house to pan bash. Pure theatre. A masterclass. Kudos to Chef Ian AKA Aslan - the real Fir King. The magic apple birthday cake was extraordinary. And to Bob and Vanessa - for virtuoso wine parings. Santé. Proost!

What a great restaurant; lovely setting, great food, excellent wine pairings, lovely staff. Great to see the food being prepared in the open kitchen. Then served by the chefs who explain each. Nice to hear how much of the ingredients they produce themselves and source locally. Good to see British wine in the list. All I can add; gin with pine is amazing, selection of nice whiskies, lovely self catering cabins by Hygge at Vallum nearby.

Booked as a treat well in advance during a holiday trip to Northumberland. Saturday is the only lunch service they offer. Located in an airy upstairs space in a converted barn with 8 or so tables facing an open kitchen where 5 chefs worked away. The tasting menu comprises something like 18 courses; many of which are single bite expediences, Each course was served by one of the chefs team explaining the ingredients and techniques behind it. They were all very friendly and approachable an we had some extended conversations about a range of topics. The food is very clever, original and inventive as well as being tasty and enjoyable. All in all a great experience with a very committed and passionate brigade seeking to create new flavours in the wilds of Northumberland. A lot of produce comes from the kitchen garden and two polytunnels with produce grown and selected by the chefs themselves. very friendly and efficient waiting staff. We were there for 3 hours 20 minutes and the food is very well paced. Overall one of our best ever dining experiences and delivered whilst the chef patron was away.

Wow, from start to finish, this meal was delicious. For such an amazing fine dining restaurant, it still felt casual and welcoming. Staff were friendly and down to earth, easy to talk to and there to answer any questions. Simply outstanding

There are not enough superlatives to describe Pine! Everything was tip, top. The service, the food, the ambience, everything. Great experience, definitely not just a meal out.

Visited Restaurant Pine to celebrate Tim’s 60th birthday as a couple. The meal at Restaurant Pine was as perfect as we had hoped it would be. Such a magical experience. Granted, you have to be a foodie and perhaps watch Master Chef on repeat to appreciate the creativity, expertise and talent involved in each impeccable course. The photographs and each title of the over 18 item course menu does not do the food justice but please have a gander. Every morsel was filled with expertly sourced flavour - sometimes unusual and, most of the time, foraged from the local environment. I couldn’t keep up with the amount of wild plants that were included. Even the menu can be planted in the garden to release the wild flower seeds within. Here are photos of BBQ Shiso and Sugar Kelp - you have to put the whole think in your mouth and it just bursts with flavour; Berwick Edge, Dry Aged Carrot and Horseradish - same pop in mouth technique and the carrot has the texture of meat. It has taken months to prepare; Asparagus, Sunflower and Sorrell - first of the season and gorgeous - caramelised sunflower seeds on a bed of miso cream with sorrell leaves.

Just outstanding. Everything was so good today it is hard to know where to start. The space is lovely, the staff are fantastic and the food beyond amazing. Every dish was executed with such precision and care. The chefs would explain their dish and their processes and glowed with enthusiasm and love, the sommeliers were passionate about the wines that were paired with the food. This is what makes the place great. Love. Thank you so much for an amazing experience

It has been on my wish list for years and Pine lived up to its amazing reputation. From the moment we entered the front of house staff were attentive, amazingly knowledgeable and so friendly. We had a lovely non alcoholic cocktail in the bar. They continued to provide an amazing service throughout, checking in about drinks, topping up water and chatting about drinks and wines on offer. The restaurant itself is in beautiful Northumberland and from the restaurant you have countryside views all around. The kitchen is open and it was a privilege to watch the chef team prepare the incredible menu. The precision and skill on display was amazing. The food was delicious, mostly local providers or from the garden kitchen or the wilds of Northumberland. Each course was well thought out and surprising flavours and textures! Every course was brought out by the chefs who explained what it all was! From start to finish this was a dream night. Wonderful staff, amazing food, well chosen wines and cocktails (alcoholic and none alcoholic!), beautiful venue. What a memorable evening! Thank you

Visited here while walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path which passes through East Wallhouses. My companion, being an avid follower of the Great British Menu and Cal Byerley, was overjoyed to discover this restaurant was so close to where we were staying one night and insisted on taking me to experience some top quality fine dining. I must admit I was initially reluctant due to the price. However, I was completely blown away by the whole experience. We were met at the door by a friendly lady and spent a pleasant time in the cozy bar where the Sommelier helped us choose some wine. All very laid back and relaxed and no one seemed perturbed by me wearing my (clean) walking gear. The restaurant is a good size for the small number of tables which are well spaced out with the open kitchen in the corner. It was fascinating to watch the chefs creating each dish, sometimes it seemed like a ballet was taking place in the kitchen. Each dish was introduced and explained in detail as it was delivered to the table. This was my first experience of a tasting menu and I must say that every dish was fantastic. The presentation, flavour and texture of the food was incredible. Even the bread and butter were the best I have ever tasted. Many of the dishes were an interpretation of something familiar but in an original and unique way, providing some real insight into what food can be like. I was certainly impressed. The atmosphere in the restaurant remained relaxed throughout with attentive but not intrusive front of house staff. Overall, a wonderful experience.

What a hidden gem this restaurant is, my first visit to Pine and by no means will it be my last. The restaurant is located in the most calming of settings which immediately reduces your heart rate as you enter the friendly and bright dining area. You have a clear view of the open kitchen meaning you can enjoy watching these talented chefs. I can confirm the food was out of this world, flavoursome, unique and very enjoyable. The wine pairing I had has to be one of my very favourites I’ve ever had, the knowledge and enjoyment I got from the wonderful Vanessa was second to none. She really knows her stuff. All of the team were very friendly and you could tell how relaxed all guests are, all created by the brilliant team. I want to say a big thank you to Cal and his team, fantastic afternoon and I can’t wait to book my next visit.

We choose Pine as a result of watching Cal on the Great British Menu. We wanted to know more about Restaurant Pine because we were inspired by their approach to producing great food. We wanted to have the whole experience so included wine pairing and we were not disappointed. Pine was a treat for my birthday and from start to finish the experience was without doubt a memorable experience. Previous positive reviews discuss the quality, presentation and ambiance and we concur with their views. Its such a relaxed, friendly place that you feel so much at home. We had our favourite courses, including, Wild Sea Trout, Dried Aged Carrot & Horseradish, King Edwards Potato, Sour Dough Bread, Beetroot, Doddington Cheddar & Walnut , etc. Maybe I just say what my least favourite tastes were. So you are probably getting the impression it was a fantastic menu. However, least favourite is just based on personal taste. I think what really enhanced our experience was our wine sommelier's. They explained the reasoning behind the choice of wine, history and location. We know a little bit about wine, but we learnt so much. We sat at the chef table and had a lovely opportunity to watch the team prepare the the courses. They are so organised and it was a pleasure to watch. I would love to have them on Christmas Day. The icing on the cake was the lovely birthday card signed by all the team and Peach Cake which was a lovely gift for my birthday. The experience in terms of value for money is subjective. We felt it was great value for money based on the in-depth preparation of the ingredients to support the each individual course . We will visit again next year. Thank you to the whole team. It was lovely.

The best meal I have ever had. I really cannot find words for the sublime food, great service from the incredibly friendly team. We were lucky to get to sit at the chef’s table and it was genuine delight to watch the guys at work and hear about the exceptional dishes we got to try as party of the super creative tasting menu. Well done to everyone and thank you for one of the best nights I’ve ever had!

What a wonderful experience. The whole team are friendly and welcoming and truly want you to have a great time. As a result this creates a friendly, homely and relaxed feel to experience from the bar and fantastic cocktails to the main restaurant and stunning food with delicious wines. The views out of the massive window are pretty cool too, especially as the sun sets. A true experience of north east hospitality. Fantastic.