Zaynabs in Mole Valley

*Perfect* from start to finish. Relaxed ambience; unobtrusive, attentive & efficient staff; locally grown/sourced ingredients; inventive, expertly executed menu. Well deserved Michelin star status.

We recently enjoyed dinner in this restaurant. The food is exceptional and the enthusiasm of all working there is infectious. They thoroughly deserve their success and recognition. Don't miss the non-alcoholic pairing drinks, some of which I would buy by the crate if they were available separately.A special thank you to the Sommelier who put up with my pomposity with good humour and grace.We look forward to returning if we can ever get a booking again.

Exceptional tasting menu with a huge range of flavours and textures. The amount of planning and effort that has gone into each dish can be seen. The chefs and serving staff also explain each of the elements in each dish. There were 17 'courses' in total. Quite a few are just a mouthful but at the end of the meal we were all full.The wine flight was quite challenging. The focus is on organic, natural wines which are quite different to the modern style of wine, being less fruit driven and earthier. Next time I would play safer and choose I wine I know I would enjoy.Service was friendly, engaging and respectful

A 20 minute drive out to the West of Newcastle along the old military road takes you to Vallum farm. There is a collection of units that were part of the farm. In the upstairs of the old cow shed is the most delightful restaurant. A lovely greeting from the staff and you're shown to your table. Immaculately kept with glorious views over the Northumberland countryside (the deer running over the nearby field, an added bonus!)There was no pressure to order & fresh cold water given to sip on while you took everything in.We had some allergy queries which were answered immediately to everyone's satisfaction.When the afternoon tea arrived we were blown away by the stunning visual delight & quantity that was now before us. A great choice of teas & coffee were brought out & included in the price - no fear of going thirsty!Every mouthful of food was a delight, special mentions to the sandwiches, madeline & mille-feuille. There wasn't one item that wasn't tried & some had to be taken home in the boxes provided.The menu changes regularly & I have no doubts that each one will outdo the last.The staff were only too glad to chat about how they got were they are & about their home grown/local produce.An absolute delight that we hope to repeat when we can.

The best meal we have ever had. Amazing service, lovely staff and fantastic food.

My husband and I received a gift voucher for Pine as a Christmas gift and we booked for afternoon tea today. We are in agreement, which doesn’t happen often, that we have just had one of the very best dining experiences we have ever had. From start to finish, the food, service and ambience were sublime. We will definitely be back as we are eager to try the tasting menu. We can’t recommend Restaurant Pine highly enough….thank you.

This restaurant is virtually on our doorstep and how fortunate we are to have it so close. On a summer evening the views from the restaurant are exceptional, across the rolling countryside. Service is spot on and the food is absolutely wonderful, sourced locally from the restaurant's own gardens and local artisan producers. It is a truly memorable, culinary experience for all the right reasons and now even gets a mention in 'Table Talk' in The Sunday Times (23.1.22), where Marina O'Loughlin headlines her review: "It's only January but is this my restaurant of the year?" Nothing else to add!

This is hands down one of the best eating experiences of my life! Me and my girlfriend ate at Pine to experience only our second tasting menu, and this one frankly blew our expectations out of the water. Every course has clearly been meticulously considered to get the most out of some wonderfully grown seasonal selections of vegetables and fruit. The delicacy involved in constructing subtle yet interestingly impactful flavour profiles is outstanding, and something that shouldn't be overlooked.Some of my personal favourites were the 'Heritage Tomato, Fennel Yoghurt with Rhubarb Root', 'Langoustine, Smoked Pork Bone Broth, Black Garlic & Magnolia', 'Butter Poached Monkfish, Shellfish Sauce & Smoked Herring Garum', and the outstanding 'Sea Buckthorn Tart'... And not to mention the very generous supply of Sourdough bread with a variety of butters!On top of all the food amazements, the attentiveness/detail to service was probably the best I have experienced. Every single person who worked there was exceptionally kind, thoughtful, and very easy to speak to.Special shout of to the sommelier, who you have to take the advice of, as she provides some unbelievable wines and a wonderful personality to go with!Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!

Best meal I've ever eaten. What an experience! Superb service, enthusiastic sommelier, very accommodating (swapped shellfish courses for the veggie options, which were fantastic) and such inventive and exciting food. Whole experience was a joy and being nearly in the kitchen was fascinating. Being served each course by the chefs was the icing on the delicious cake. Very highly recommended. Thanks too for the extra touches to make a very special anniversary meal.

Best afternoon tea I’ve had anywhere. Young team. Ambitious food. Excellent value for money. I would not hesitate to recommend Pine to anyone.