Restaurant 1840

Name: Restaurant 1840
Address: Stirchley Ln, Telford, Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom, TF4 3SZ
Telephone: 01952 593964
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

97 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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Great food, exceptionally served in unique settings. That is what is at the heart of Restaurant 1840.

Set in one of Telford's oldest buildings, this 19th century former Methodist Church is unique. Locally sourced produce is freshly prepared by the team daily, and Jelly and the team would love for you to join them for a memorable eating experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
British, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
01952 593964
Website
https://www.restaurant1840.co.uk/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
Stirchley Ln, Telford, Telford and Wrekin TF4 3SZ
Neighborhood
Telford
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Homemade Chicken Liver Parfait, Pickled Walnut and Onion Relish, Homemade Bread
Locally sourced Chicken Liver Parfait, cooked and set with butter and herbs. Accompanied by a sweet and tangy onion relish and homemade bread
Pork Belly, Black Pudding Aioli and Apple
Shropshire Pork Belly, served with local black pudding aioli and caramelised homegrown apples. All items from this dish are sourced within a 30mile radius of the restaurant, with our local pork farmers preparing their own black pudding on site. The pork belly is cooked for four hours before being sliced and sealed for a crispy finish
Halloumi Fries, Sesame and Thyme Dusting with Honey Mustard Aioli
Crispy halloumi fries served with a sesame and thyme seasoning and a sweet honey mustard aioli, rocket and sundried tomatoes
Beetroot Cured Salmon Gravlax, Wild Garlic Pesto, Cream Cheese and Toasted Focaccia
Scottish Sourced Salmon, home cured in beetroot and vodka. All herbs are grown from our own garden for the pesto. Locally Foraged Wild Garlic. Homemade Focaccia
Wild Mushroom and Garlic Arancini Balls with Tomato Chutney
Homemade slow cooked risotto balls with Wild Mushrooms, Garlic and thyme. Rolled and fried for a crispy finish, served with a Tomato Chutney. Vegan Option Available - Please notify server
Goats Cheese and Beetroot Salad with Herb Dressing
Grilled Goats Cheese and beetroot salad, Herb Dressing made with homegrown Micro Herbs and homegrown Spinach
Soup of the Day
We use the soup of the day here to showcase our homegrown, organic produce. All herbs and vegetables used will be of the peak of seasonality and grown within 3 miles of the restaurant. Vegan option available - Please notify server

Mains

Duck Breast, Honey Glazed Carrots, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Red Wine Jus
Locally sourced Pan Seared Duck breast served pink, with a confit duck leg and sage croquette. Honey glazed carrots, Creamy Dauphinoise Potatoes, and seasonal vegetables
Chicken Breast Wrapped in Streaky Bacon, Fondant Potato with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Crispy Skin
British chicken supreme breasts, wrapped in local streaky bacon and baked. Served with fondant potatoes, often referred to as 'melting potatoes', which are slowly cooked in stock and butter, then crisped up. Served with a creamy Mushroom Sauce and a Crispy Chicken Skin Garnish
Pan Fried Hake, Tomato Chorizo and Bean Stew
We're making constant decisions to support British produce wherever possible. And with fish, we're now only using sustainable options. This is our Cornish hake, Pan fried, served with a Tomato Chorizo and bean stew
Lamb Rump, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Mint and Pea Puree, Red Wine Jus
Finally sourcing British only Lamb Rump- a famously tender cut. Served with crushed new potatoes, mint and pea puree, seasonal vegetables and a slow cooked red wine jus using local bones
Gnocchi, Pesto and Sauteed Vegetables with Vegetable Crisps
Homemade Gnocchi with a basil and chive Pesto, sauteed Cherry Tomatoes, Courgette, Red onion and mangetout and tenderstem broccoli. Topped with vegetable crisps. Vegan Option available- please notify server
Oven Baked Stuffed Red Pepper, Ratatouille Vegetables
Roasted Red Peppers Stuffed with Large Cous Cous, Mixed Vegetables, and in a homegrown herb dressing. Topped with a herb crumb and Mr Moyden's Caer Carodoc. Vegan Option Available- please notify server
12oz Sharing Chateaubriand
British Sourced Chateaubriand, served with creamy Dauphinoise potatoes, braised Red Cabbage and seasonal vegetables, served on a sharing platter. Supplement- £5pp Enjoy on your own - supplement £25. Please note- to share is 2 main courses

Desserts

White Chocolate and Basil Cheesecake.
Creamy Cheesecake with white chocolate and basil. Crushed biscuit base
Baked Alaska, Honeycomb Ice Cream and Raspberry Coulis
Blowtorched Italian meringue, wrapped around a honeycomb ice cream centre on a sponge base
Apple Tarte Tatin, Vanilla Ice Cream, Apple Crisps
Apple tart tatin, made using our own homegrown apples. Vegan option available
Dark Chocolate Brownie Dome, Salted Caramel, Clotted Cream Ice Cream
Chocolate brownie well filled with salted caramel, then topped with a hard dark chocolate dome. Crack the top of your chocolate dome to find gooey brownie underneath
Creme Brûlée, Shortbread Biscuit, Rhubarb Compote
Classic Creme Brûlée, set cream topped with a caramelized sugar disc. Served with homemade Shortbread and sweet sticky figs
Selection of Ice Creams and Sorbet
Served in a homemade Brandy Snap Basket
Artisan Cheese Board
Newport Smoked, Wrekin Blue, Ironbridge, Caer Caradoc, served with caramelized Onion. Chutney, Celery, Grapes & Biscuits. Our cheese is sourced from a local producer - Moyden's Handmade Cheese - £2.50 supplement

Side Dishes

Triple Cooked Chips£3.95
Truffle & Parmesan Chips£4.95
Seasonal Vegetable Side£4.00
Honey Mustard Side Salad£3.75
Crispy New Potatoes, Sunblush Tomato, Chorizo and Garlic£4.50
Duck Croquettes with Tomato Chutney£8.00
Pesto Gnocchi Side£6.50
Halloumi Fries with Tomato Chutney£6.00
Vegetable Crisps£3.50

What 97 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Shropshire
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Healthy
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Neighborhood gem
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Chris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was excellent, food was fantastic, good value. Honestly a great place to eat. The only thing, was upstairs where we was dining was very warm but they did change the air con temperature.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, beautifully prepared and presented. Served by friendly helpful staff. Definitely recommended
HD
HelenD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Everything from the welcome service and food was outstanding our only criticism was that we were situated near the toilets and every time someone walked by it was causing a cold draft. There was a screen but the cold air came through this to the extent my legs were cold, my friends had cold hands and even the car keys in her pocket felt icy. We spoke to the manager on our way out and explained this, they recognise the problem and are already looking at solutions. It was probably the coldest night of the year and it’s a high ceiling. We felt the quality of the food and service more than made up for the experience but would recommend wrapping up in warm clothing.
RS
RichardS
West Sussex
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience1
Our impressions of 1840 were mixed in that the welcome, service and food were very good and good value for money. What let it down was the temperature. I was sitting next to a large window and was very cold all evening. There were other diners who chose to keep the coats on. I will go again but will wait until the weather is much warmer so that I’m comfortable when enjoying their good food.
SJ
SamJ
Shropshire
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
I made a booking it was confirmed. I was asked to confirm again the evening before which I did. By chance someone I work with told me the restaurant was actually not opening. No-one contacted me personally. If this had not happened, I would have been none the wiser and turned up to a closed restaurant. This is not great service at all. I won't trust the booking system again so therefore will not be returning to a place which I love to eat in usually.
E
Elspeth
Shropshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Service only marked down slightly because our wine was brought to our table already opened. Not what would be expected from a fine dining restaurant.
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Anthony
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Arrived and was warmly greeted by the manager. Ambience is lovely, service was good food was well presented and delicious. Will definitely be returning. Big thanks to chef and her front of house team. Well done. 👩‍🍳
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Will
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant, set in a beautiful building. Quiet evening, which meant we had the upstairs seating area entirely to ourselves 👍🏻 The food and drink all evening was amazing, and the service was excellent throughout. There was a lovely atmosphere throughout with the sounds of piano music, and silent movie projected onto the wall. Made to feel welcome all evening by the excellent staff and was just nice to sit down and not feel rushed. Will be returning very soon. Thankyou
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clivem
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Disappointed there was no chateaubriand, but look forward to it next time. Otherwise lovely
RS
RobertS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic as always, really good food and service. A real gem tucked away in the community, if you're looking for good food at a proper restaurant then this ticks every box, you won't be disappointed.
A
Anit
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb atmosphere and delicious food. What a great evening! Thank you so much.
IB
IanB
Shropshire
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Menu wasn’t very inspiring and not what we were expecting; food was ok but nothing special; only 2 other people in the upstairs part of the restaurant, where we were, so there was little or no atmosphere; we had main plus desert - thought that £30 for 2 courses was overpriced (by about 25%) / not great value for money for what we had and our experience overall…
DE
DebraE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been several times, always delivers. Food, presentation excellent. Definitely worth a visit.
DC
DarrenC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never had a bad meal here, well worth a visit supporting local industry.
CB
ChristineB
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for Birthday meal and had a lovely experience in a great venue, Methodist Chapel which has been lovingly restored. Service very good, friendly. Meal was delicious and wine.
L
Luke
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a little treasure of a restaurant. A real touch of class. If you're a foodie, this is a must visit restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good restaurant I will recommend to pepole for Europe if they looking for something similar like in East Europe. Main dishes good size nice look and great taste
MP
MegP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great location, impressively attentive waiters, lovely food, beautifully presented. Great selection of non-alcoholic wines
PW
PeterW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fantastic meal here the other night, food was beautiful, fresh, full of flavour and service was fantastic.
M
Matthew
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easily my favourite restuarant in telford. Building is beautiful, staff are amazing and food is mind blowing
SF
StephanieF
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The location is a bit random, the furniture and decor could certainly do with some improvement, however neither of these things are off putting, especially as the food is amazing. Every course was exceptionally and I can’t wait to go back.
j
jaynem
Lincolnshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Booked last minute through Open Table...and wow what a great find. Converted Methodist Church...great atmosphere and unique. Food so tasty and filling. Every mouthful was a pure delight. Great service. Highly recommend
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Anon
West Wales
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food was beautiful but we sat down at 7.00pm and didn’t eat till nearly 8.00pm. The restaurant was not busy. Perhaps should have ordered some nibbles.
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David
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All dishes were amazing with each element having been considered and adding to the overall experience. First time and could not have been more pleased, service was fantastic and attentive without being intrusive.
SB
SueB
Shropshire
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Absolutely loved this restaurant. Our first visit but will be returning. A couple of minor things..would expect Peroni to be served in Peroni glasses. My preference is for any tip to go to the waiter( who was excellent by the way) not to a Charity which is not of my choosing.
DH
DeborahH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place to dine. Food and service is excellent.
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Wendy
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
As usual the food could not be faulted, excellent. The wait for the food however was very slow and also the wait for drinks, particularly cocktails. The young waiting staff are lovely but so young that they just don’t have the experience and confidence of talking to people and no attention to customers made, eg not once were meals checked and they couldn’t be called to tables as they were based in the reception area. The venue was very cold (some diners kept their coats on) and needed some background music playing to make the restaurant more appealing.
BE
BeckyE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service can’t wait to go back again
AP
AlexP
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening, as always! Looking forward to be back soon.
EM
ElaineM
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food in a lovely setting the staff were very welcoming and friendly will definitely return
HT
HeatherT
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Salmon starter poor quality salmon couldn’t eat it sent it back, but no feedback. Broccoli was raw couldn’t cut it with a knife. Didn’t bother with a pudding.
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Philjoharb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting, Excellent food and brilliant polite service , highly recommend and we will definitely be going back
LD
LindaD
Worcestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really nice venue. Excellent food. Good service. Would highly recommend
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Alejandro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went with my wife to celebrate her birthday, service was spot on and food amazing. Shame it is not open for breakfast
JA
JANEP
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were visiting Telford for an event and food this place on Tripadvisor. We were so pleased. Blown away by the staff! They were so lovely and attentive. The food was beautifully presented and very tasty. We will definitely return if we are in the area again.
S
Shazhaz
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, lovely setting. We will be going back
NG
NickG
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food and ambiance as always. Varied menu changes regularly, providing excellent choices, great presentation and sublime flavours. Great choice of cocktails and ales. We find this establishment hard to beat
RD
RuthD
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our go-to special treat restaurant. In quirky surroundings, the food is locally sourced and beautifully prepared. The service is excellent without being intrusive. We love this place and can’t recommend it highly enough.
PO
PaulO
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place, beautiful food and top service from the staff. We will be going again.
SO
SharonO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic place, fabulous food and excellent service

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Restaurant 1840 is rated 4.7 stars by 97 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Stirchley Ln, Telford, Telford and Wrekin TF4 3SZ

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Telford
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
British, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.restaurant1840.co.uk/
Phone number
01952 593964

Restaurant 1840

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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To Start

Homemade Chicken Liver Parfait, Pickled Walnut and Onion Relish, Homemade Bread

Pork Belly, Black Pudding Aioli and Apple

Halloumi Fries, Sesame and Thyme Dusting with Honey Mustard Aioli

Beetroot Cured Salmon Gravlax, Wild Garlic Pesto, Cream Cheese and Toasted Focaccia

Wild Mushroom and Garlic Arancini Balls with Tomato Chutney

Goats Cheese and Beetroot Salad with Herb Dressing

Soup of the Day

Mains

Duck Breast, Honey Glazed Carrots, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Red Wine Jus

Chicken Breast Wrapped in Streaky Bacon, Fondant Potato with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Crispy Skin

Pan Fried Hake, Tomato Chorizo and Bean Stew

Lamb Rump, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Mint and Pea Puree, Red Wine Jus

Gnocchi, Pesto and Sauteed Vegetables with Vegetable Crisps

Oven Baked Stuffed Red Pepper, Ratatouille Vegetables

12oz Sharing Chateaubriand

Desserts

White Chocolate and Basil Cheesecake.

Baked Alaska, Honeycomb Ice Cream and Raspberry Coulis

Apple Tarte Tatin, Vanilla Ice Cream, Apple Crisps

Dark Chocolate Brownie Dome, Salted Caramel, Clotted Cream Ice Cream

Creme Brûlée, Shortbread Biscuit, Rhubarb Compote

Selection of Ice Creams and Sorbet

Artisan Cheese Board

Side Dishes

Triple Cooked Chips£3.95

Truffle & Parmesan Chips£4.95

Seasonal Vegetable Side£4.00

Honey Mustard Side Salad£3.75

Crispy New Potatoes, Sunblush Tomato, Chorizo and Garlic£4.50

Duck Croquettes with Tomato Chutney£8.00

Pesto Gnocchi Side£6.50

Halloumi Fries with Tomato Chutney£6.00

Vegetable Crisps£3.50

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