Base Restaurant by Elite Dining
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I won a competition on Facebook for a full taster menu, wine pairing & cheese board for two at the Base Restaurant in Ulverston. I took my husband and we had the most amazing time. The food was just beautiful, both the taste and the presentation was outstanding. The fact everyone is seated at the same time and the food is served at the same time means there is a great atmosphere and ambiance in the restaurant . The waitresses were knowledgeable and the quality of service and attention to detail was superb. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone that wants to experience a night to remember. I am already planning on going again in a few weeks time. One of the best places in Ulverston to eat. Thanks again to the Base restaurant.
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Incredible meal. Great wine menu too.
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Had the 5 course tasting menu last night and it was very good. Staff knowledgeable and explained every dish. Will return when next up here.
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This is sold as a fine dining experience, with a 6 course tasting menu and optional wine pairing. The restaurant and ambiance is really nice, with an interesting location in the park. The service is decent and doesn't feel rushed.
However, it feels a bit like they are "playing at" fine dining, rather than delivering it. Having eaten at several fine dining places in the area (with and without michelin stars) we have a good idea of what makes a great meal. Unfortunately Base falls short in several areas. The lamb and reduction were excellent, but then the fish was rubbery and filled with bones. It was the same story throughout, one good element next to one poor one. It did feel as though there was good potential there, but they aren't at the level of their peers yet.
However, it feels a bit like they are "playing at" fine dining, rather than delivering it. Having eaten at several fine dining places in the area (with and without michelin stars) we have a good idea of what makes a great meal. Unfortunately Base falls short in several areas. The lamb and reduction were excellent, but then the fish was rubbery and filled with bones. It was the same story throughout, one good element next to one poor one. It did feel as though there was good potential there, but they aren't at the level of their peers yet.
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This was return visit but this time we chose the tasting lunch menu time. The food was divine, very tasty and well presented. Loved all the variety of crockery used - very dramatic. All the dishes were tasty and the flavours went ell together. As I said, this was a return visit and last time, we went for the evening tasting menu. If I am honest, I would return but would go back to the evening meal time. As the cafe is in the middle of a park, in daytime, this meant lots and lots of distractions. These distractions included lots and lots of folks coming into the building to use the loo, folks wanting to buy ice creams or ordering food at the courtyard tables outside which the same waiting staff had to take orders and deliver food, serve ices. This made it feel less like an exclusive lunch - more a meal in the middle of a busy cafe. There were lots of walkers going past and staring into the restaurant before sitting at the tables in the courtyard that were distracting - especially when a noisy spaniel arrived and would not stop barking at people. Sadly, this did influence our appreciation of the food as your eyes were constantly distracted by other activities including seeing the head chef going outside for a vape. But, the food was excellent and we will definitely return but it will be in the evening with hopefully less distractions.
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Beautiful place with genuinly amazing food would always reccomend and will definitely be returning x
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Flatbreads and coffee were very good
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An ultimate dining experience for anyone wishing to enjoy a Masterchef style meal. Heaven from start to finish!
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Fantastic food, wonderful night,service friendly and very knowledgeable about the different courses and wines selected to compliment them, very special night and a wonderful chat with the chef at the end of the evening highly recommend
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A wonderful night last weekend for the seven course taster menu. All courses were fantastic and equally tasty. We also got the cheese board add on and would definitely recommend! All staff were very friendly and was great to talk to the chef at the end. Thank you for the lovely evening!
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We went for a family treat (grandparents and adult children) and the food, atmosphere and service were certainly that!
7 wonderful course with delicate and bold flavour combinations which were both tasty and original. My favourites on this night were - pan seared duck with sweet potato terrine and smoked cauliflower AND the amazing lemon meringue. I also enjoyed sitting opposite the kitchen where I could watch the chef at work. We were well looked after by Abby and Ellie - THANK YOU. A lovely evening for all of us.
7 wonderful course with delicate and bold flavour combinations which were both tasty and original. My favourites on this night were - pan seared duck with sweet potato terrine and smoked cauliflower AND the amazing lemon meringue. I also enjoyed sitting opposite the kitchen where I could watch the chef at work. We were well looked after by Abby and Ellie - THANK YOU. A lovely evening for all of us.
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Great food experience where you can watch the chefs at work preparing your dinner.<br>Also open for lunch.
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Second visit this weekend, and it was outstanding, as before. Highly recommended. This was for the superb tasting menu on a Saturday night.
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Just returned from a fantastic evening at Base near Ulverston in Cumbria. From the chefs snacks through to the puddings and petit fours every mouthful was devine, my favourite course was the pork with apple, and great value for money as well
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Top food and service. LOVE IT!
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Excellent meal and hard working staff. Would definitely recommend if you're local or in the area. Thanks
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Good food, well prepared with a lot of care and attention. You can see the chef plating up. Only slight disappointment was the cheese course as the three cheeses were on the bland side. Otherwise every other course was memorable for its flavour combinations. Menus change every week and are posted on the website so you can choose one that takes your fancy. Would certainly recommend.
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We were very impressed with chef Mark Satterthwaites 8 course Valentines menu. Each course was excellent but special mention must go to the Treacle cured salmon and the Chateaubriand. We are lucky to have a fine dining establishment such as this in town and I would encourage anyone who enjoys good food and wine to pay it a visit. We will be back soon.
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The best dining experience around, with lovely serving staff and clearly talented chefs. Would recommend wholeheartedly to anyone.<br><br>Edit: returned a year later and can only double down on my initial review. Fantastic.
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If you love food this is a must! Second time here and it did not disappoint.<br><br>But first, I would like to congratulate the hardworking staff on their first and definitely not the last Rosetta!<br><br>Food is on another level. Beautifully presented and every bite gets better. The staff are always attentive and wonderful. Being 6 months pregnant, the chef was very accommodating to each course.<br>Looking forward to the next visit.
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We managed to get a last minute table cancellation and had the Xmas 5 course menu, and wow it was fantastic! Great value for money and every course was superb will definitely be going again soon! Highly recommend:)
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Amazing evening with the tastiest of food. We were lucky enough to taste the December menu which was so delicious, filling and memorable. Each course was meticulously prepared - and watching chef creating the dishes was great. Service is simple, low key, professional and spot on for the setting. Would totally reccommend for a memorable night out.
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The most gorgeous food and fabulous service from staff. So many dishes I would never normally try but each one was delicious. Truly a lovely evening out- thank you so much! We will 100% be back!
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A lovely menu of tasty food, well presented and good portions for a tasting menu. The two desserts were 'normal' size. Not too long a delay between courses and the whole menu was served in two hours to 16 people. Just right.
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We had a wonderful experience here! Food was outstanding! Compliments to the Chef! Highly recommend this place if your in Ulverston!!
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