Àclèaf

This is my second time at Acleaf as I stayed again for business. I visited a year ago exactly and the menu to my surprise remained mostly the same. A fine dining restaurant with a set menu normally innovates often but was not the case. The dishes are not very surprising, the veal was a bit chewy. The best was the bread. The service is of course attentive and friendly but they don't seem to be able to depart the conversation from the script of the dishes descriptions very much. The price was fair, on the lower range of the fine dining although I found the wine pairing excessively expensive at 150BP pp. Atmosphere is beautiful as is part of a VXII century manor house.

Last Thursday, myself and my partner went to the Acleaf for dinner. It honestly was one of the most incredible meals we have ever had and an evening that we will remember and cherish for many, many years. The food was a combination of art and pure joy in every mouthful, with each bite we were smiling at how good the food was. The quality of the ingredients was amazing and you even get the pleasure of seeing the faces of the people that cooked it. Not to exclude all the extra courses, bread, sweets and even games that you are given as a “thank you” from the very generous kitchen! However, what truly made the experience was Andrea and Zoe. Andrea’s positivity is contagious and truly inspiring. When asked the reason as to why she was so happy, she replied it was due to loving her job so much. This really shows! With every dish she described, the passion behind her shone. Zoe too had this incredible passion, and they somehow made a refined experience feel like home, as if being served food by friends. Their knowledge of the food, wine and their overall dedication to giving us a special meal is what really stands out. The meal was incredible but their hard work and the service was what really made it truly exceptional. Also, a huge thank you to Boringdons’ hotel manager Mike. He is incredibly hardworking and kind too. He made our stay at the hotel exceptional, again, a trip to cherish! He went over and above to make our stay anmazing and is dedicated to providing excellence to the guests at Boringdon. That he definitely does! Nothing is too much of an inconvenience to him. On checking out, the Acleaf gave us an apple pastry that we said we had loved the night before as a final leaving gift. A stay can’t get much more personal than that! We were blown away, a truly incredible trip which was a slice of calm, serenity and pure joy. Thank you, we will look forward to being back very soon!

Wow! So happy to have tried this place with my family! This is the best restaurant in Plymouth and it definitely lived up to one star. If this is the level for English Michelin star I fear Texas is no where near.. I loved the Goat’s Curd and chicken and the dessert peach was especially delicious! The pace significantly slowed down at the end and we were all quite tired but the cheese cart was so fun and we got to try so many fun cheeses which I think was my partners favorite experience:) Zoë was very knowledgeable about everything and everyone made it an exciting and playful experience! I wish I knew the secret to how the game we were given translated to our pre dessert but it was a fun little game that made us very excited

Perfection in Every Detail From the moment we arrived for our 7pm reservation, it was clear this would be an astounding experience. The team made us feel, instantly, that the evening was entirely about us. Rather than rushing us to our table, they warmly suggested pre-dinner drinks by the fire—a perfect, relaxed beginning. Our table was beautifully positioned on the balcony, overlooking the Great Hall. As we were celebrating my wife's birthday, the personal touches began immediately: every team member took a moment to personally wish her a happy birthday. A handwritten card awaited her at the table, signed individually by the entire team and sealed with an exquisite wax stamp—a detail that perfectly captured the thoughtfulness poured into the evening. Our servers, Andrea and Zoe, were exceptional—lovely, attentive, and superb at their craft, ensuring every moment felt seamless. We opted for the four-course menu, and it was an eclectic journey of culinary art. Each plate was a visual masterpiece with astonishing flavours, backed by impeccable service. For me, the scallops (pink grapefruit, Espelette pepper) were an absolute joy, and the curiously named duck egg (quince, nutmeg) in the dessert course was a pure delight, while my wife highlighted the chicken liver (Pedro Ximénez, brioche ) and venison (pear whiskey) as astounding. Yet, there was no single "winner"—every bite, across every course, was a pure delight. Beyond the main courses, the experience was generously layered: exquisite breads, wonderful extra tastings sent from the kitchen, and a personalised pre-dessert that was a genuine joy. A perfect finale was a stunning birthday cake presented to my wife—a truly astonishing and memorable gesture (which we sensibly saved to enjoy the next day!). You will leave Àclèaf knowing you have experienced something truly spectacular. It is a restaurant powered by a team with palpable passion and love for what they do. This wasn't just a meal; it was a perfectly curated celebration we will cherish.

One of our favourite dining experiences to date. Just delightful food, wonderful staff, delicious drinks and one of the most beautiful buildings we've ever dined in. Katherine was an absolute gem, so lovely, attentive, and genuinely seemed like she loved her job. Every member of staff we dealt with were just perfect, and we couldn't have asked for more. We loved every second of tonight. Thanks everyone for making or first trip to Plymouth incredibly memorable! Perfection!

A sensational experience for my birthday. The mango crab was one of the freshest, most delicious dishes I have ever eaten. The setting is amazing, and the service was perfectly attentive and friendly. Thoroughly recommend.

Àclèaf is a fine-dining restaurant at a five-star country manor house. Boringdon Hall Hotel outside Plymouth,headed up by chef Scott Paton. Serves a four-course signature menu. While not exactly cheap,the prices at are lower than those at some other fine-dining restaurants. It is open to both hotel guests and non-residents. The reestaurant is located in the former minstrel gallery overlooking the great hall. Once seated you are served a glass of Gusbourne and presented with a cryptic piece of paper showing different shapes and colours. What it was actually used for, was to decide which type of pre-dessert is served to you. The menu is a seasonal preset of four courses £120. Which is pretty much as per an a la carte. The meal started with canapes and home made breads and butters. Followed by our four choices of meal. Beetroot Chicken liver Crab Iberico Turbot Duck Egg Chocolate Service and hospitality here was impeccable. This restaurant, even though a long drive, is a testament to quality of food and overall an experience. Although we didn't drive as we were staying.

Absolutely divine food! For the starters I had the famed scallops, which was very fresh and complimented with the use of sour apple flavours. Then I had the crab which was absolutely the best! Such a unique yet magical blend of flavours. For the main I had the wagyu, which was melt in your mouth. For the pre dessert they made you play a paper game at the beginning and they use that to figure out what dessert you would prefer! Very creative, not the mention the dessert was amazing. For the bread I loved the goat butter with honey on top. Service was attentive. They noticed that my partner was left handed and moved the utensils to the left for his convenience. All in all it was a perfect dining experience which I would 100% recommend to anyone who plans to visit.