Innovative Cuisine & Impeccable Service
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Food to stretch your imagination & offer you the chance to experience a new & stimulating combination of flavours.

Exquisite food, unforgettable atmosphere...
Whether you’re planning an intimate meal for two, a friendly get together, special occasion or even a wedding breakfast, Ascough’s is the perfect venue and always look forward to welcoming you and members of your company.

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A stylish and relaxed dining experience
Our mission is to serve people who crave unique flavors, experiences, and ideas while creating opportunities for chefs to showcase their creativity. We hope to foster a spirit of exploration by connecting people through food.
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Attentive staff and service. The food was superbly cooked and presented. An explosion of flavour.... read more Decoration was understated and chic, and pricing was very reasonable. Look forward to our return.
Amy Flecknell
29 September 2024We managed to get a reservation at short notice. It’s been a few years since... read more we dined at Ascough’s, it was wonderful back then and I wondered if they had maintained the same level of excellence. We were not disappointed, the food was incredible. Top quality ingredients, beautiful flavours and brilliant attention to detail. The staff were lovely, efficient and fabulous at their job. To have this exceptional restaurant on our doorstep is a treat. Well done to everyone there!
Susannah Doherty
29 July 2024Superb food, well looked-after by staff, great atmosphere.
John Smith
8 July 2025Visiting Ascough's was a delightful experience. The food was top notch, portion sizes are just... read more right and the lunchtime menu was great value. The starters were delicious and the lambs liver in our mains was like cutting into butter, perfectly cooked. 😙👌 The place feels spacious yet cosy, has a lovely relaxing atmosphere and the timing of the courses is spot on - the staff pay you just the right amount of attention. Have already booked to go back again with a different friend as she saw the photos of my lunch on Facebook and wanted to go! Highly recommended.
Marian Anderson
29 July 2024 -
Delicious food, great service.
Andrew Borthwick
29 September 2024Lovely menu with v good choices...The food was utterly delicious.....such good staff, informed ,efficient, attentive,... read more good people skills.
Mary Gershlick
29 March 2025Great food and relaxed atmosphere.
Mark Eden
29 June 2025 -
High quality food, well presented and always delicious. Set menu is reasonably priced, wine is... read more good value and decent bottles stocked. Also very attentive & efficient service.
Christopher Smith
1 March 2025Excellent , can't fault it!
Julie Nicol
29 March 2025The dinner was delicious but too small a portion. The dessert was also delicious but... read more far too big a portion. The service was excellent but the thing that spoiled the evening was the incredibly noisy groups of celebrating people. We really couldn't hear ourselves speak.
Sue Smith
29 May 2025 -
We booked this restaurant four weeks in advance due to availability. Given the length of... read more time from booking to visiting the excitement had disappeared, how this changed on arrival. A Saturday evening with friends changed as walking through Ascoughs doors. The restaurant is fanominal, the layout as been carefully considered. The quality of the furnishings are more than adequate. On sitting down the staff were extremely helpful, considerate and accommodating. This continued throughout the evening. The menu has good range, to cater to all. I can personally admit, the Steak was perfectly cooked, the quality of the cut was superb. Whoever there chefs are should be commended. I am reasonably well travelled, I would go as far to say that the Steak was the best I have ever eaten! Given the quailty of the food, this is not an experience restaurant. The surroundings atmosphere were enjoyable, the atmosphere the same. If you are looking for something special or to impress someone, look no further, you will not be disappointed. My wife can be a fussy eater, in 25 years I could count on one hand how many times she had cleared her plate. The evening could not have been more delightful. My sincere thanks to all the staff, they were all professional. Ascoughs has to be the best restaurant in Market Harborough. I have given Ascoughs 5 stars on all categories, anything less would be disrespectful and unjustified.
Gary Wynne
29 August 2024Ascoughs is truly amazing. Everything about this place screams quality. The menu changes monthly so... read more there's always something new and the quality of the food is exceptional. The staff are brilliant. Always on hand if you need something polite, friendly and helpful. They also time the different course's to perfection. A wide selection of drinks available so something for everyone. Also the tables aren't on top of each other so even when it's packed like it was on our last visit you can talk normally without shouting at each other. An exceptional dining experience. One that I would whole heartedly recommend
Paul Wainwright
29 November 2024Ascough’s in Market Harborough is an absolute gem. I’ve been eating here for years, and... read more it never disappoints. It’s a fantastic bistro offering great value for money, with a menu that makes the most of local produce—always with a creative twist. Everything is home-cooked, even the bread, which is a rare treat. The food, wine, and warm, inviting atmosphere make it a consistently excellent dining experience. Highly recommended!
Tracy72
29 May 2025Was pleasantly surprised. Food really good. Cocktail excellent. Will be returning.
HF
29 March 2025 -
Best meal I've had in my life! By some distance. My wife and I had... read more the taster menu and all 8 courses were perfect. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere, couldn't recommend this place highly enough.
Phil Connelly
29 June 2025I was recommended by a friend and he was totally correct. The food is excellent... read more as is the service. Will definitely return.
Nigel Salmon
29 December 2024Absolutely fantastic food , best fine dining in the area , quick service with great... read more staff , great selection of wines 🍷
andy james
29 December 2024Really great night out with family. Great service matched by great food. Thank you :... read more )
Simon Mitchell
29 September 2024 -
Best bistro in Market Harborough. Interesting and varied menu. Look forward to the next visit.
Susan Saull
29 March 2025We we went for a special night out with friends the food was amazing so... read more delicious mains and dessert. Staff were brilliant especially the young lady whose dad is a chef there.thank you all.
tony weir
1 March 2025It was our 1st visit to Ascoughs since they moved to St. Mary's Road, years... read more ago. Everything about our visit was excellent and we will be returning there quite soon
Alan Rhodes
29 May 2025This is an incredibly well run efficient establishment with warm and attentive service but with... read more without doubt the wonderful food was the lasting memory. A warm brasserie feel could be further enhanced with a review of soft furnishings and artwork . The bathrooms at the back of the dining room would benefit from some artwork softer lighting and decorative pieces to further finesse this wonderful restaurant. The wine list is well constructed and balanced offering wines from around the world at excellent value , we chose the Chardonnay as it is my mother in laws favourite grapesand it did not disappoint, it would have been nice served a little more on the chilled side our server was very accommodating to provide us with a bucket of ice and this cooled things down nicely. Tea smoked salmon was soft and melding and delicious served a selection of pickles and cooked and puréed beets . An offer of some crusty rolls or sour dough would have been a perfect partner but sadly not offered . Pork fillet was tender pink and perfectly cooked and beautifully presented , sherry jus was light and flavourful and pulled the dish together. fondant potato was cooked to perfection butterie perfectly seasoned and melt in the mouth . This accomplished cooking of a high standard . Raspberry crème brûlée lacked a little sweetness and slightly over cooked on the edge of savoury custard that lacked the velvety cream texture one would desire. A lot of passion goes into the food and service here and I look forward to my next visit . Thank you for a lovely afternoon .
Gastronomía Europa
29 June 2025 -
Really excellent food with friendly attentive service. A good selection of wines and cocktails with... read more a truly amazing coffee that is sourced locally from Harborough. The decor is unfortunately a bit tired.
Andrew Gilfrid Day
29 April 2025Lunch for four today for our first visit. Faultless service, given time to consider choices... read more and enjoy each course. Cannot believe we have never visited before!! Will definitely be visiting again soon! Food fabulous, plentiful and thoughtfully prepared.
Katherine Melkerts
29 May 2025Very special family lunch, food amazing, staff 1st class, lovely atmosphere, made to feel very... read more welcome.
liz ashby
29 December 2024