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We have so many happy customers who would like to praise us enthusiastically. Please take a look at some of the comments that they have left. If you'd like to leave your own comment then please complete the form at the bottom of this page.
View a lovely review by Mr C Case on
http://www.shropshirelive.com/2011/04/04/dorrington-old-hall-persian-cuisine-review/
Another delicious meal at Dorrington Old Hall on 23/12. It was great to be able to introduce Alyssa to your delightful cooking Lal. My favourite was the turkey and orange dish especially for Christmas...but the other dishes were wonderful as always... Ms Heath Dec 2011
Once again we were absolutely delighted with our eating experience last night. And once again ate far too much! Thank you for your warmth and genuine passion for your cooking. It’s such a pleasure.
We would be interested in information on cookery classes that you may be planning in the New Year.
Thanks again and we look forward to eating with you again soon.
Larry VanderMolen 30 October 2011
"What a wonderful venue for Helenas Birthday. Warm and welcoming host, lovely ambiance and above all fantastic food, real culinary experience. Thank you. We will come again and recommend you to our friends." Leena Amos and family 28 October 2011
Thank you for an absolutely delicious meal last night - the chicken in pomegranite sauce was my favourite! @Grapevinetina via twitter
1 Sep 2011
Spent a very enjoyable evening on Saturday with the Family. Meal and atmosphere were fantastic. Would highly recommend the restaurant and can't wait to go back. Will certainly be telling all my friends. Thank you.
From The Brunning family
21 August 2011
We've just returned from having the most wonderful meal at Dorrington Old Hall Persian Restaurant. The food was amazing! So many different things to try. I don't think there's anyting else in the area like it. The cuisine and flavours were unique. truely special! Beautiful setting and hospitalitity. We look forward to returning again soon. Thank you.
Jo ,Pete, Natasha and Harvey Cole
14 August 2011
Message: I went to this restaurant with my mum and Kevin. I didn\'t think that I would like it, but it was fantastic and it completely changed my life.
Drew Victoria age 8 (Our youngest reviewer so far!)
Hi Lal.
We enjoyed your food so much on the two occasions that we were at your restaurant. Thank you for accommodating us, especially on the last night when you didn\'t realize that we were attending.
I am going to attempt some of your recipes but two of my favorites I could not find on your website, those being that lovely lime marinated steamed chicken dish and the other the stewed lamb with vegetables. Would you mind sending them to me or putting them up on your website.
Thanks. Good luck with your business and with the upcoming chef competition. I am sure that the exposure provided by the latter will enhance the former.
I will add a testimonial to the website.
Best wishes from your Canadian foodie friend,
Duane
What a super celebration on 15th June. Met lots of “tweeters” – many for the first time – a sort of TweetMeet.
There must have been at least 60 diners enjoying the traditional Persian Buffet that the Old Hall is now famous for. Good food, good beer and wine and great company – and all the time we were looked after by Lal and Kate.
So thanks for a great evening from all of us.
Mr Case via twitter
Comment: A hidden gem I found by luck. A friend of mine had a good by party as he was off to another hospital. I came all the way from Halifax, already had my dinner, and told my wife I was only going to try some sweets.
As I sat on the table, starter started arriving than to the main course, just could not stop my self till I had tried all the dishes. A different style of service+buffet, it’s like getting a guided tour of food haven, every dish explained, you won’t get this even in a five star hotel! Very soon I intend to bring my wife and daughter, its 120miles one way, but worth it.
Dr I Zafar, Halifax, June 2011
"The food is fantastic and being a buffet you choose as many of the dishes you want and go back as many times as you like. The owner/chef takes you through all the dishes and explains what is in them. The atmosphere is inviting and relaxing and its only £14.99 a head. Try it - you will love it".
Jenny A
Comment: "A superb culinary experience supported by a friendly atmosphere. The range of complementary flavours for both main and sweet courses was impressive and to suit a variety of palates.
With the opportunity to eat as much or as little of each dish as you like, appetite is also satisfied. Its a pleasure to eat where there the passion that has gone into the food is both evident and genuine. We are definitely going again".
Richard Fillenham
"My manager has actually eaten at your restaurant a couple of weeks ago and she was really impressed, especially with your car wash offer which she took upon and even had her car valeted, while she enjoyed her meal very much".
JR, Proprieter large hotel in Shrewsbury
"I have recommended you to many visitors who have come back delighted with their meal, the service and the atmosphere".
Christine
Comment: "The story behind this new and exciting restaurant is what makes you want it to work for the owner Lal, such a lovely host and fantastic chef, you should visit to hear his passionate story from being a Surgeon to living his dream of running his own restaurant...
I would highly recommend Dorrington Old Hall, the food is a real treat, the service excellent and I loved the little bottles with wild flowers on the tables. Thankyou for a lovely evening".
Sarah Hopper
Comment: "We had the pleasure of eating here whilst on holiday in June. The food was superb, the service both from the owner and waitress was also superb. I cannot rate this place, it was unbelievable. All food, there must have been 15 different dishes all explained by the chef, each one a delight and eat as little or as much as you can. Top marks! Thank you for a delightful evening".
Mr I R
"Just a note to say a big thank you for last week we enjoyed the night the atmosphere & your company very much the food & service was excellent. Not only will we tell our B & B guests we have also started to tell our friends. Once again thank you very much, am sure we will be back to see you again.
A&A
"Sweets were delicious as well as the superb main course dishes. All in all a very good evening with the food supported by Kate’s humorous attention and, yes, Lax did a good job on the car.
We shall be back."
RF
Comment: "We visited Dorrington Old Hall Persian on our way back to Manchester. A suberb restaurant - the food was fantastic and the staff attentive and informative. We had commented on liking a particular dish on the banquet whereupon the chef/owner came to our table with instructions on the preparation - a wonderful personal touch greatly appreciated. We look forward to our next visit!"
John and Aileen, Manchester
Comment: "My partner and I regularly drive past Dorrington Old Hall and noticed that it had re-opened, we kept saying we should go there, so we decided to take a look on the website and once we'd finished salivating we decided to book a table for a Sunday lunch.
We were greeted with a beautiful setting, the decor is lovely and it was very clean and crisp. The waitress was brilliant and knew every item on the menu and also the ingredients in each dish. The selection of food was fantastic and as a chef myself, i was very impressed with the subtle flavours. The naan breads were lighter than any I have tasted before, and I tried a little of every dish and was amazed that they all worked very well together. The sweets were well flavoured and tasty and went down very well.
The chef came out greeting me by my name, which I thought was a very nice personal touch. He also suggested I try the tea to finish the meal off which I am glad to say certainly did, it was very refreshing and completely cleaned my palate.
I thought the service and food were of an amazing standard and the whole of my party were very impressed. We will definitely be back. Thank you"
David
Comment: "We had a buffet meal and were very pleased with the delicious food and pleasant service, both of which were second to none.
I can not eat very spicy foods, however I was pleasantly surprised to find the food most palatable, whereas my wife, who loves spicy food, loved the range of flavours and taste.
I agree that the waitress was brilliant, and the chef was also very personable.
The prices are very reasonable and the drinks list most extensive.
We thoroughly recommend this establishment."
We have also asked Trip Advisor to list you and when they send us an email we can post a review there. too.
Colin and Louise Burke
Comment: "This is a very special place, to be strongly recommended. We greatly appreciated the personal service and attention, the superb range of dishes on offer and the beautiful setting. We have already recommended it to so many friends."
Joan and Bryan, Shrewsbury
Comment: "Although, I haven't tasted your food as I'm far far away from your restaurant. Nevertheless, I would love to taste the wonderful food, which I'm so intrigued about from the above comments.
I'm waiting impatiently to come over to the UK, all the way from UAE to try it, as I'm a food lover; yum yum yum!"
Dr Cheek, Abu Dhabi.
Wonderful food, buffet style with the chef owner explaining each dish. Each dish was differently spiced and all that I tasted were superb. Many of the ingredients were sourced locally. Lots of lovely vegetarian dishes too! Best dining experience we've had in years.
If can get to Dorrington, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire go and try something different.
(Original review can be found on River Cottage website or by clicking onto http://community.rivercottage.net/users/Green field/forums/where-to-eat/viewtopic/topic_id:28876)
Green field
We went to this restaurant whilst on holiday in the area. There was a wonderful eat-all-you-like buffet with a wide range of dishes including plenty of vegetarian options. My husband does not like hot food, such as Indian curries but this food was so well-spiced and flavoured that he really enjoyed it.. The prices are reasonable and the the service extremely friendly, with a relaxed atmosphere. The chef came out to chat to us after our meal and obviously takes a great pride in his work. Totally fab!
Comment: Like other respondents we enjoyed a delicious meal served with enthusiasm and respect.
We were particualrly impressed with the accompaniments to the meal.
The flat breads were distinctive and delicious and not to be confused with Indian restaurant \'naan\'.
We expected our aubergine with yoghurt (badenjaan i mast) to be a baba ganoush with a farsi name however the result was something quite distinct, individual and delicious.
I have no doubt that the other small items on the menu are equally \'undersold\' (hummus etc.).
The menu is perfectly suited to vegetarians, vegans and alergy sufferers, without any special accomodation.
When I enquired about a dish, not on the menu, I was informed the kitchen would happily prepare it if I gave them a little notice.
Impressive and thank you.
Piers.
Dear Dr. Haider and Staff,
You may be pleased to know that we all very much enjoyed our meal at your restaurant last evening.
The dinner was excellent. It had interest, aromas, and obviously cooked and presented with a passion. Well done.
We will be seeing you again,
Yours sincerely,
Graham Hardy.
Comment: This is the most amazing place with food you could go on eating all night! It\'s a really special experience, and everything is cooked and presented with real enthusiasm. The flavours are subtle and all very different. Can\'t wait to go again.
Gay W
Comment: We have just had the most perfect valentine\'s dinner. The food was aromatic, subtle and outstanding, the ambience was so special and the service was marvellous.
Dr Haider, as well as being a wonderful host is a superb chef.
We can\'t wait to come back
Jon and Suzi Rixon 14 Feb 2011
"Wonderful evening at Dorrington Old Hall yesterday. One of those rare occasions when expectation is surpassed by reality"
Suzi Rixon, via twitter, on 15 Feb 2011
Comment: Having travelled through Iran in 2010, we can say that the food at Dorrington Old Hall surpassed that experienced on our travels. Thoroughly recommended for a taste of Persia and the Cyrus empire.
Graham & Jackie Horsewood; 13 March 2011
PS Thank you to Janet & Harold for introducing us to Dr. Haider\'s food.
"Fab food. Great service. We will be back. Good luck a week on Monday for the curry final. Thanks Lal for a splendid evening"
Lisa Bishop via Facebook on 25 March 2011
We enjoyed your food so much on the two occsions that we were at your restaurant. Thank you for accommodating us, especially on the last night when you didn\'t realize that we were attending.
I am going to attempt some of your recipes but two of my favorites I could not find on your website, those being that lovely lime marinated steamed chicken dish and the other the stewed lamb with vegetables. Would you mind sending them to me or putting them up on your website.
Thanks. Good luck with your business and with the upcoming chef competition. I am sure that the exp[osure provided by the latter will enhance the former.
I will add a testimonial to the website.
Best wishes from your Canadian foodie friend,
Duane
- Dorrington Old Hall Persian Cuisine rated "excellent" by 9 travellers