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Established in 1985, and located on Raglan Street, just off Princess Square in the heart of Harrogate, The Tannin Level has become something of an institution. Renowned for its wines (its name is a wine term after all!) as well as its food, it has garnered an enviable reputation as one of Harrogate’s foremost independent restaurants. Set on the ground floor of a Victorian Yorkshire mansion, its many original features combine to create the unique Tannin Level ambience. The food is modern British with a Tannin Level twist and is prepared using only the very best seasonal ingredients, locally sourced wherever possible. As you might expect, everything is freshly prepared by the Tannin Level’s chefs,
PRICE RANGE
£10 - £40
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
British, Contemporary
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Gift Cards Available, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Not a great experience, I’ve said it before, I know prices of food have exploded, but I still think it is a mistake to not give value for money. I had a Barnsley Chop which very thin cooked ok but not much meat on it....At £25 this felt like I’d been ripped off. It might have helped if the green beans had not been al dente ( nearly raw) & a reasonable amount of potatoes had come with it. Sea Bream was nice enough but still pricey for what we got. The limited menu was less than inspiring. Not an experience I will repeat any time soonMore

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

After having this place on my bucket list for many years I finally decided to surprise my wife to a nice weekday lunch. We chose from the £23 for 3 courses set menu & we were not disappointed. The food was top class, well presented...& excellent value for money. We shared 2 starters between us: the risotto & the fish cakes, both of which were superb. My wife had the lemon chicken breast & I opted for the burger which was indeed the best I have tried in years due to it being a proper locally sourced butchers burger with real slices of cheese & 2 hearty rashers of back bacon. Next time I would prefer to swap the fries out for a few hand cut chips instead as the couple next to us were eating fish & chips & they looked absolutely divine & a generous thick cut. We both had the sticky toffee pudding which again was a good sized portion & owing to the fact they came with 2 jugs of extra sauce they were not dry unlike we have experienced at other places. First time we have opted for fine dining in Harrogate town centre & we will certainly return again.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Called for lunch here, not been for a long time and don't understand why? The lunchtime menu is very simple - fish and chips, sausage and mash, burger etc. I had the grilled chicken that was a little tasteless but the jus and mash with...it was delicious. The burger was quote 'the best I have ever had ' Good sticky toffee pudding and crumble that was a bit too sweet served with ice cream. Only bottled beers available and I was shocked to pay £3 for bottled soda with my wine, would have not had it if I had known! Service was very good. Have to mention that some of the seats are very uncomfortable church pews, avoid if possible. Unfortunately we were given one although normal seating was available. 🥴 We will return for an evening meal and hopefully get a nice table.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for you lovely review, we're delighted that you visited us again and we do look forward to seeing you for dinner soon. Might make sense to book over the phone and specifically request a table with chairs rather than 'pews' just to be...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Another lovely evening at TL . Excellent food and service. The place was buzzing even though it was a Monday night. Full of locals- always such a good sign.

Date of visit: February 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your latest visit and we very much look forward to your next.

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We visited this restaurant as a family of four. We opted for the 3 courses for £20 although one of our party opted to try the tasting board as his main course. Waiting staff were polite, welcoming and service was efficient but not so brisk...that we felt hurried. We really liked the feel the place. The food was everything we’d been lead to believe it would be and the tasting board was well worth the price. We didn’t sample the wines as this was lunch and we’d driven a fair distance so felt that it wouldn’t be fair on the chauffeur. In conversation with the waiting staff, we were encouraged to return to try the Sunday lunch. Based on the quality of the meals we had just enjoyed, we didn’t need much encouragement. Paraphrasing the Terminator, “we’ll be back”!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit and of course we do look forward to welcoming you back (I guess without Arnie!)

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

I took my wife out for a lovely Valentine's meal here. My word, the food was phenomenal. I knew it would be good quality, but this was on a whole new level. So far, this is the best quality meal out in Harrogate I have...had. The service was excellent, attentive but not too in your face. Well done, I will certainly be back at a later time for more.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Wow! Thank you so much for your review and amazing comments, we are all delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful evening with us and we very much look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Reviewed 10 February 2024

Stayed over in Harrogate with friends and had a wonderful evening here. From the moment we entered the restaurant we were greeted with smiles and looked after brilliantly. I couldn't help but notice they had a 'front of house team of the year' award on...the bar and it's not difficult to see why. The food was to die for, generous portions of high quality local produce; we all loved it and cant wait to return the next time we visit Harrogate. Thanks to all.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your great review, we are delighted to hear that you all enjoyed your experience and of course we do hope you visit us again soon.

Reviewed 7 February 2024 via mobile

We were excited to try here after a number of recommendations. Unfortunately it did not live up to expectations. We waited a long time to order drinks once we were sat and our two glasses of white wine that arrived room temperature. The chap serving...us replaced them with perfectly fine wine straight from the fridge but was very rude about and said “well if you want it any colder than that we can’t help you” which felt very unnecessary. We eventually ordered our food which when came was nice, but the whole experience was let down by front of house staff who were all a mixture of rude, slow, or inexperienced. Won’t be in a hurry to returnMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your review, and whilst I am delighted that you enjoyed your food, I am very sad to hear your comments about the front of house team. This is extremely unusual (we just won the Harrogate Restaurant review Club award for 'Best Front...More

Reviewed 4 February 2024 via mobile

I have been coming to Harrogate for years on business and never knew about this restaurant, but was recommended by customers. We were sat in the last room at the back and my complaint was we were too near other tables, and it was hard...to hear what my table was saying. We shared the platter board for 2 which was huge! It would have done for 4 people and there was 3of us. One of us had the fish special which she said was excellent. Myself and My boss had the chicken dish. The chicken was a little dry and the fondant potato hard, which was a real shame. The front of house team were excellent and very attentive. Would I go back…….. maybeMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your review, I'm glad that overall you enjoyed your visit, though sorry of course to hear there were one or two niggles. Regarding the chicken, if you had mentioned this to your server we would have replied it without question, we always...More

Reviewed 2 February 2024 via mobile

We was stopping in Harrogate for the weekend and wondering where’s should we eat. So glad we booked here the food was great and the staff was great too me and my wife had great evening. Wonderful!

Date of visit: February 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2024

Thanks so much for your lovely review Nigel, we're delighted that you and your wife chose us during your stay in Harrogate, and of course we are thrilled that you enjoyed your visit. We do hope we see you again if you return to Harrogate.

Reviewed 25 January 2024 via mobile

A lovely evening at the Tannin Level. The food was really delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful . The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. It is warm and cosy with lots of character . A very convenient location with plenty of parking nearby.

Date of visit: January 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 28 January 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and we do hope to have the pleasure of your company again soon.

Reviewed 21 January 2024 via mobile

We have been coming here for a number of years, mainly in the evening but tried Sunday lunch which we enjoyed apart from Kale. This is cattle fodder and who decided to replace spring greens with Kale God only knows but it’s everywhere. The service...and food was tip top but the experience was slightly dulled by the appearance of the place.. For example leaves which fell in November are on the steps and entrance and are a slip hazard. The decor is tired and the gents needs a new radiator because if you put it at the side of a urinal it gets sprayed with urine mist and stains. I know it’s not easy running a small restaurant in a small town but appearances do matter. Will certainly be back.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 28 January 2024

Thank you so much for your constructive review Brian. We're delighted that you have enjoyed your visits with us, and thrilled to hear that you will be returning. It is actually less than 12 months since re decorated. We did consider a complete change last...More

Reviewed 21 January 2024 via mobile

I can't think of anywhere better to be on a cold blustery day than having a hearty Sunday lunch. The Tannin Level and its staff consistently deliver excellent food and service and it's up there with the best of our independent restaurants. Good to see...it being well supported for what can be a challenging month.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 28 January 2024

Thank you so much for your kind and uplifting comments Jules. We do consider ourselves very fortunate to have such a strong and loyal following, and of course we work very hard to try and ensure that our support is deserved. Hope we see you...More

Reviewed 21 January 2024

Our first visit to the Tannin Level, after recommendations from friends. It was a 10 out of 10 meal ! Service and food were exceptional, making it a great evening celebrating my Wife’s birthday. We went with friends and all the mains and desserts were...amazing, highly recommend the chicken main course. Our new “go to” restaurant in Harrogate!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 21 January 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your first visit, and equally delighted that we were recommended to you by friends. Please pass on our belated birthday wishes to your Wife, and we do look forward to seeing...More

Reviewed 19 January 2024

Fabulous birthday meal for 5. Lovely warm welcome and excellent service throughout. All the food was excellent, including starts of Boudin Noir, haddock and leek fishcakes and mushroom and fennel soup. The black sausage in the Boudin Noir was lovely and soft and very flavoursome....Generous portion with sautéed potatoes, spinach and a poached egg. My main of 6 hour braised featherblade of beef on mash with caramelised onions, peas and celeriac purée was absolutely delicious. The trio of woodland pork received rave reviews as did the sea bass fillets from the specials board. The meal was rounded off with a good choice of cheeses. We enjoyed a couple of bottles of the montepulciano which we thought was good value at £26.95. Refreshing to have the table for the night and not be rushed when restaurants increasingly limit you to 1.5 or 2 hours. Can highly recommend.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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John Roberts, Owner at The Tannin Level, responded to this reviewResponded 21 January 2024

Thanks you so much for your wonderful review, and of course we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebration with us. We do hope you get to visit us again soon.

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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4