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The Ridings Restaurant

4.5 142 reviews Closed Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt, Goff's Oak, Waltham Cross EN7 5HW, United Kingdom

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The Ridings Restaurant, located in the serene atmosphere of North London, has quickly gained a reputation as a must-visit modern British eatery. With its charming decor and a menu showcasing local ingredients, it promises a delightful culinary journey. Customers rave about the professionalism of the staff, highlighting their warm welcome and attentive service.

Maria Ciobanu shares her experience of a 'very delicious' Sunday lunch, where each dish brought joy and comfort. A standout item is the parsnip risotto, which received praise from Aynur Taskan as a surprising gem on the set menu. The attention to detail, particularly in accommodating special requests for celebratory cakes, adds a personal touch that enhances the dining experience.

Visually stunning and acoustically pleasing, The Ridings provides a beautiful setting that complements its exquisite cuisine. Whether you are there for a casual lunch or a special occasion, it’s clear that The Ridings Restaurant offers elegance, comfort, and an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommended for those looking to indulge in the best of modern British fare.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Table service

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Groups
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with The Ridings Restaurant before visiting.

Reviews for The Ridings Restaurant

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142 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 142 reviews

The Ridings Restaurant in Waltham Cross is widely praised for its modern British cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients and a diverse set menu that appeals to a variety of tastes, including vegetarians. Guests often highlight the flavorful, well-prepared dishes and commend the attentive, professional staff who create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant’s picturesque setting and attention to detail, especially regarding special needs and celebratory occasions, receive frequent appreciation. While the wine selection lacks a formal pairing menu, knowledgeable staff provide excellent recommendations. Overall, The Ridings is noted for its memorable dining experience, combining quality food, excellent service, and a charming environment.

Maria Ciobanu
Jun 16, 2025

My friend found this place almost by mistake. We remained very curios to see and find out what is it about. Turned out to have a delicious, very delicious lunch on a Sunday. My day was good so far, this place made it even better. The food is tasteful, every mouth brings you a reason of joy and smile. The staff is very professional. I felt very welcomed, important and comfortable. The atmosphere is worm, lovely music in the background. I will, deffentily, recommend this gourgeus place to anyone who would love to experience elegance, delicious, comfort and beauty in one place, just here in North London. Grateful for the day. Thank you!

Aynur Taskan
Jun 11, 2025

Brilliant food! Amazing team! A memorable experience. The set menu offers variety of wonderful dishes, all locally sourced ingredients. The parsnip risotto was the most surprising dish of the menu. Although there isn’t a wine pairing menu, Andrea will provide you with a great selection for wines! You can also order a cake ahead of time, Tina was wonderful in arranging an unexpected birthday surprise.

Olivia Antoniou
May 02, 2025

Had a wonderful experience at Zebra Riding Club. Delicious food, lovely waiters, stunning decor with live entertainment too. An all round fantastic experience which I would definitely recommend. Also visiting Birch Community became a nice afternoon out with plenty to see, do and enjoy!

Orlagh McMullan
Apr 29, 2025

Beautiful surroundings, peaceful and steeped in nature. Rooms have everything required. Check in and out seamless. Staff efficient and welcoming. Good wine list and specials in restaurant. A special mention to the great care, attention to detail and respect given by Conor towards my daughter with special needs. Highly recommend.

Michelle N
Apr 18, 2025

This place is gorgeous and the food is incredible Stopped in for dinner on the recommendation from a friend, she was not wrong! Gorgeous location, we both had the vegetarian tasting menu and we were blown away. Get yourself there soon! I’ll be sure to go there next time I’m in town.

Vivian
Apr 11, 2025

We had a delicious lunch here, they try to use as much locally grown produce as possible and the taste presentation is excellent. Starters were the highlight for me, the mains could be more generous in portion size. Would definitely revisit if in the area again.

VAHO
Apr 04, 2025

It was my second time at this establishment and I must admit both times were equally amazing. The service is impeccable and the food is absolutely delicious, keeps you curious as the ingredients are paired beautifully. Some of the classics are modernised which makes them more suitable to my taste as the food feels less heavy and much more enjoyable. I would suggest trying their porridge sourdough which has a beautiful texture and a very unique flavoir. I also absolutely loved ricotta dumplings with smoked tomato sauce. It was scrumptious and the dessert was a beautiful Pannacotta. Not a great fan of Pannacotta but this one was light, creamy, and incredibly tasty. Also, the menu is varied enough to suit vegetarians.

Kiel Holder
Mar 20, 2025

Featuring own grown and reared produce, the setting was perfect and the food was breathtaking. We booked to stay at The Birch for my partners birthday as well as our anniversary and we have not been disappointed. Everything has been spot on which is difficult enough when you have only been open a few weeks but drop the 'C word' in the mix and it makes this place even more impressive. Back to The Zebra Riding Club - I'm not one for taster menus or fish but the other half really wanted to go and it was her birthday so.. the main fish dish was an additional extra if we wanted so I was happy to avoid the majority of fish. The limited amount in there I would have had no idea about had I not read the menu. The service was incredible throughout and never left waiting at any stage. Extremely tentative and friendly without being overkill. Again, very difficult balance to get but nailed it here. Every course was spot on and well worth the spend. Would definitely recommend and will certainly be back. My pictures don't do it all justice.

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Address
Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt, Goff's Oak, Waltham Cross EN7 5HW, United Kingdom

Opening hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday (Today) Closed
  • Wednesday 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 12:00 AM - 2:30 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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