Fine dining at Eslington Villa: A chef’s table experience

By Ania Askwith

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8 Station Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6DR

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Best for: fine dining, tasting menu, Gateshead dining, Gateshead restaurants, date night ideas, modern cuisine, special occasions

A special evening in a beautiful Gateshead villa

We visited Eslington Villa last night for their chefs table experience.

And it was incredible!

Set inside this beautiful Gateshead villa, the whole experience felt super special. The setting is elegant but very relaxed which we really enjoy.

The service is great, and the presentation of each dish is beautiful and so well thought out.

November chef’s table menu

We got to try their November menu, which is:

• Blue cheese beignet & beetroot – light, crispy, with a lovely sweetness from the beetroot. A beautiful opener that sets the tone for the meal.

• Chicken liver parfait, Madeira & brioche – rich, SUPER silky and just gorgeous with the sweetness of the wine. One of those dishes you instantly want more of.

• Smoked haddock, braised leeks & Welsh rarebit – creamy sauce I could literally drink, super fresh, flaky fish – a gorgeous autumnal dish that’s both comforting and so, so elegant.

• Loin of venison, celeriac fondant & pickled walnuts – beautifully cooked and tender. The pickled walnuts were a highlight for me with a gorgeous tangy flavour. And the sauce. Just wow. Slightly salty which went perfectly with the venison and puréed potatoes. A stunning dish.

• Honey panna cotta, roasted figs & whiskey – smooth, delicate, not too sweet. I am not a whiskey drinker but the bitterness that’s came through from this was gorgeous with the fig. The texture was gorgeous – the perfect wobble.

• Hibiscus & white chocolate – floral, light and a stunning way to finish. The perfect ending to an evening of beautiful flavours and presentation.

We thought that each course flowed beautifully into the next.

The portions were great – not too big that you struggle to get through 6 courses, but big enough that you get to really experience each dish and enjoy the flavours.

The whole menu really shows the chef’s creativity and the quality of the ingredients they use.

Why you’ll love dining at Eslington Villa

Eslington Villa is easily one of the finest places in Gateshead — perfect for a date night, family celebration or an elegant catch up with friends.

Their chefs table experience is bookable Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7pm at £55pp.

Absolutely worth it.

Location

Eslington Villa is located at 8 Station Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6DR.
There is free onsite parking available.

Tips for visiting

• Take your time. It’s a relaxed evening with around two hours of courses, paced just right to enjoy the food, so sit back and enjoy the experience.

• Book ahead – there is new menu each month, so if you like the look of their November menu, be quick.

• Arrive early – enjoy a pre dinner drink in the lounge area which is super cozy.

• Allergies or preferences? – let the staff know when booking, the team are happy to tailor where possible.

• Dress code – smart casual feels right for the setting. But if you like to dress up, you won’t feel out of place here – it is an elegant setting.

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