Vennell's

The décor in this Grade II listed, shop-front style restaurant, which overlooks the main street through the village, is traditional and comes in muted shades of beige, while plenty of artwork adorns the walls. There's a snug-style lounge downstairs to peruse the sensibly concise, appealing, classically-inspired menus and, while wife Laura runs front of house with relaxed informality, chef-patron Jon (who worked for many years at Haley's Hotel in Leeds) is at the stove. Quality local ingredients and assured skill are evident throughout the menu; think home-smoked salmon, followed by hare saddle and ravioli with beetroot purée and wild mushrooms. Finish with a trio of passionfruit desserts: a soufflé, sorbet and posset.

8m from A1 Masham exit
Nearest station: Ripon

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