Dobson & Parnell

Dobson & Parnell reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Dawn VIP

   London15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food amazing, we were well looked after , great restaurant
   

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   Aileen

   County Durham2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful evening with first class, high quality food and excellent drinks. The cocktails were fantastic and the wine pairing by Luke was fabulous. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Dobson & Parnell is a gem of a restaurant and we hope to return very soon. The set menu is great value for money with every course superb.
   

   Dobson & ParnellResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted you had such a wonderful evening and that you enjoyed the food, cocktails, and wine pairing—Luke will be especially pleased to hear your kind words. It's great to know you found the set menu to be excellent value too. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Dobson & Parnell very soon!
   

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   Neil

   Victoria1 review

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was good but nothing special; service good, However, the experience was completely spoiled by incredibly loud piped music, which was truly awful: thumping rock at top volume or weird electronic music with singing (if that's what it was) is simply not appropriate for so-called fine dining. We would not go again unless the music is sorted out.
   

   Dobson & ParnellResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for your valuable feedback, and we're sorry to hear that the music impacted your experience. We truly appreciate your comments, as we strive to create the right atmosphere for every guest. We'll certainly review the volume and the selection of music to ensure it aligns with the fine dining experience we aim to provide. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future to deliver a more balanced experience. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us.
   

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   Susan

   Newcastle6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An absolutely fabulous lunch, every course was so tasty. The service was spot on, couldn’t fault a single thing.
   

   Dobson & ParnellResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed every course and that the service hit the mark. It means a lot to us—hope to see you again soon for another fabulous meal!
   

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   Graeme

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really enjoyed our evening , food superb , nice drinks and excellent service. Will definitely go back.
   

   Dobson & ParnellResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear you had a great evening and enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
   

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   Jo

   Minneapolis6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excited to try this restaurant, for me it was pretty run of the mill. No real stand out dishes which was a shame. I would try some else before going back!
   

   Dobson & ParnellResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for your honest feedback. We're sorry to hear the experience didn’t quite live up to your expectations—we always aim to deliver memorable dishes and are disappointed to have missed the mark for you. Your comments will be shared with the team, and we hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future.
   

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   john

   Berkshire9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Not our first visit. This time with friends who have also been before. Found the service and friendliness we've come to expect but one minor criticism is that some of the mains were noticeably over seasosoned. We did give this feedback on the day so I hope it worked its way to the chef. All in all not our best D&P visit but still great.
   

   Dobson & ParnellResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for your thoughtful review and for bringing your friends along for another visit—it really means a lot to us. We're glad you received the warm service you’ve come to expect, and we truly appreciate your constructive feedback about the seasoning. Please rest assured your comments were passed on to the kitchen team on the day, and we value the spirit in which they were given. We're sorry this visit wasn't your best, but we're grateful for your continued support and hope to welcome you back again soon for a spot-on experience.
   

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   rob

   Newcastle1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   The starters were nice, but the main course was disappointing. The steak was tough and the fresh fish appeared under cooked (personal opinion). The service was good.
   

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   Dobson & ParnellResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the starters and received good service, but we're sorry to learn that the main courses didn’t meet your expectations. Your comments have been noted and will be shared with the kitchen team so we can continue to improve. We do hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future.
   

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   Grant

   Manchester1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Nice food but meagre portions. Left hungry. Good service and ambiance.
   

   Dobson & ParnellResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance, but we're sorry to hear the portion sizes left you feeling hungry. We appreciate your comments and will take them on board as we continue to review and refine our offering.
   

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    Dawn

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Mixed review as there was lots to like and the majority of the party were happy sadly I was disappointed however I am a harsh critic as food is my thing & I'm lucky to have eaten in many fine restaurants. It was my friends special birthday... id chosen the restaurant thankfully he loved it but my sloppy starter & burned dessert was disappointing. Pate and cherry flan Service from Jo was excellent...greeted warmly on arrival. Nice atmosphere. Bill reasonable
    

    Dobson & ParnellResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're really pleased to hear that your friend enjoyed their special birthday celebration and that Jo’s warm service and the overall atmosphere made a positive impression. However, we're genuinely sorry to hear that your starter and dessert didn’t meet expectations – especially on such an important occasion. We always aim for every dish to be spot-on and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your comments have been shared with the kitchen team for review. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back and provide a more consistent experience next time.
    

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