Restaurant 1540

3.5 (57)

£26 to £40

English

The Manor Elstree, Barnet Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3RE

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Enjoy London panoramic views in Restaurant 1540 . Restaurant 1540 and lounges offers casual dining.

Book for either Lunch between 12 and 2pm, Afternoon Tea between 1.30 and 5pm or for Dinner between 6pm & 9.00pm.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
English, Contemporary British, Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 8327 4700
Website
https://www.themanorelstree.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
John Malia
Catering
Please do contact our Events Team to enquire about hosting your party at the Manor Elstree
Private party facilities
The Manor Elstree offers private dining catering for upto 70 guests in the Hotel & 250 in the Marquee.

Location
The Manor Elstree, Barnet Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3RE
Area
Radlett
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Buffalo Mozzarella (D)(V)(M) Served with sliced courgettes, olives with a smooth velvety courgette purée.GBP 13.00
Caramelised Roasted Carrots (Se)(Ve) Seasoned with fennel pollen, houmous and topped with chimichurri.GBP 12.00
Grilled British Asparagus (Contains Pork) Served on yellow bell pepper saffron romesco sauce with basil and Lomo Iberico.GBP 10.00
Wild Ham Hock Croquettes (G)(D)(M)(E) Served with pea purée & mustard mayonnaise velouté.GBP 11.00
Beer Battered Fresh Calamari (G)(M)(Sd)(Mol) Served with homemade garlic sauce.GBP 13.00
Hand Dived Scallops (Mol) Served on a smooth creamy sweetcorn purée, rich velvety mushroom sauce with baby corn and a touch of matcha tea powder.GBP 17.00

Main Courses

Roasted Grezzina Courgette (Ve) Served with coco bianco beans sautéed in shallots and celery with the flavouring of sage and mint.GBP 18.00
Wild Mushroom Risotto (D)(V)(Sd) Served with mixed wild mushrooms sautéed in white wine, risotto rice with parmesan cheese and garnished with fresh black truffle.GBP 20.00
The Manor Fish & Chips (G)(E)(F)(Sd) Beer battered spiced cod fillet served with skin on fries, tartare sauce and crushed garden peas.GBP 19.00
Homemade ‘Squid Ink’ Pappardelle Seafood (G)(E)(Sd)(Mol)(Cru) Fresh mixed seafood sautéed in onion, garlic and white wine served with homemade squid ink pappardelle pasta in a pomodoro sauce.GBP 23.00
Roast Chicken Supréme (D) Served with smooth velvety mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots with sweetcorn purée, carrot purée and glace de volaille sauce.GBP 21.00
Venison Tataki (E) Served with a cherry sauce, garlic velouté, drizzle of chimichurri and sliced radishes.GBP 35.00
BBQ Pork Ribs (M) served with watercress and cherry tomato salad with a portion of skin on fries.GBP 22.00
Half Rack (500g) £22 Full Rack (1kg) £40

Sides

All £4

Skin on Fries (V)GBP 5.00
Sweet Potato Fries (V)GBP 6.00
Parmesan fries with Truffle (D) (V)GBP 7.00
Cassava Chips with Truffle Sauce (E) (V)GBP 7.00
Mashed Potato (D) (V)GBP 5.00
Seasonal Mixed Vegetables (Ve)GBP 6.00

Desserts

Vanilla and Rosemary Pannacotta (D)GBP 12.00
Pistachio Crème Brûlée (G)(D)(E)(V)(N) Served with homemade buttery shortbread biscuitsGBP 12.00
Chocolate Delice (D)(E)(V) Served with a citrus sauce and crunchy coconut flakes.GBP 12.00
Cheeseboard (G)(D)(V) Selection of cheeses from mature cheddar, French brie and Stilton blue cheese served with sourdough cheese biscuits, celery, grapes and onion chutney.GBP 15.00
SELECTION OF ICE CREAMS & SORBETS - per scoopGBP 2.00
Luxurious Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream (D)(V) Sensation Strawberry Ice Cream (D)(V) Double Chunky Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (D)(V) Natural Italian Style Pistachio Ice Cream (D)(N)(V) Asian Style Mango Sorbet (Ve) Tropical Passionfruit Sorbet (Ve) British Raspberry Sorbet (Ve) Following

STEAKS

The Grill

28 days matured British beef served with grilled portobello mushroom, cherry tomato and watercress salad, a portion of skin on fries.GBP 28.00
8 oz Fillet £33 10 oz Ribeye £31 10 oz Sirloin £28
BURGERS - Freshly made patties with homemade brioche bun served with skin on fries.GBP 18.00
The Manor Burger (G)(D)(E) Angus beef patty, cheddar cheese, streaky bacon, gherkins, beef tomato, lettuce with MAC sauceGBP 19.00
Wagyu Beef Burger (G)(D)(E) Wagyu beef patty, cheddar cheese, gherkins, beef tomato, lettuce with truffle mayonnaise.GBP 21.00
Grilled Chicken Burger (G)(D)(E) Grilled chicken breast, cheddar cheese, gherkins, beef tomato, lettuce with garlic mayonnaise.GBP 19.00
Falafel Burger (G)(Se)(Ve) Falafel patty, gherkins, beef tomato, lettuce with sweet chili sauce.GBP 18.00

PIZZAS

NAPOLITAN SYLE PIZZA
Our pizza dough is made fresh daily with the additional 48 hours prior proving time to create a much lighter and fluffier texture to our dough
Classic Margherita (G)(D)(V) Fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sauce and fresh basil.GBP 10.00
White Porcini Mushroom (G)(D)(V) Fior di latte mozzarella, béchamel sauce, porcini mushrooms, garlic and truffle oil.GBP 14.00
Pepperoni (G)(D) Fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sauce and Italian pepperoni.GBP 13.00
Rucola Parma (G)(D) Fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sauce, Parma ham, rocket leaves and parmesan cheese.GBP 14.00
Pollo (G)(D)(Chili) Fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sauce, grilled chicken, roasted peppers, olives, jalapeños and parmesan cheese.GBP 12.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Restaurant 1540.

3.5

(57)

3.5Food
3.6Service
3.2Ambience
3.3Value

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136 Reviews

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Ashifa Gold
London53 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 February 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our second time having afternoon tea here but sadly it wasn’t as we remembered it. 1) When our waitress went to pour water she noticed the glass was not clean. Unfortunately I also noticed that the teacup next to me was dirty too. She apologised immediately and changed these. 2) The food was good but not excellent (sandwiches felt like they could have been better). 3) Quite a few times when there was no one in the room to order tea etc from. 4) The whole place really needs a paint and refresh. That said for the price it was an okay experience.
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andy
Hertfordshire1 review
2.0
Dined on 24 January 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
An odd experience do a hotel with a good reputation and a supposed 4-star rating. Upon arrival we were pointed to our table, not escorted. The staff took a while to offer us a menu - were there for Afternoon Tea so we knew the basics anyway. After about 30 mins we were served our food, which was all fine, but this was the last we saw of the staff. No offer of a second cup of tea, not even an option to pay the bill. We had been shut in the room with the one other party of customers and forgotten. When you’re paying £35 each for what is essentially a sandwich and a couple of cakes, you’re expecting a quality experience. This was very lacking and we shall not return.
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Giacomo
London2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 23 December 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
A most unpleasant and shoddy evening in this place. Very disappointed as I travelled over 60 miles to spend an evening with friends only to find they had only 3 items available on the menu and the quality of food was disgusting, overcooked, burnt and BURGER VAN STANDARDS. Very poor indeed. I asked for the manager, I got a very dim wit, no personality, receptionist who could make no decision. He insisted I pay the bill and complain to the management via email. Dont go there, not very nice experience. Would very much appreciate if someone from management could contact me to discuss my experience.
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rebecca Gold
Hertfordshire25 reviews
1.0
Dined on 21 October 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I used to go here frequently for years and for the last year it’s been horrendous. I had contacted the manager after a terrible afternoon tea and the worst service and serving meat when they had been advised of allergies prior then having to wait over an hour for them to make cucumber sandwiches various other issues the manager never called back it’s been months no apology and charges us full price and service after receiving mother from them. I have never experienced such diabolical and disrespectful unprofessional behaviour
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Les
London2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 August 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food wasn’t great…. Steak was so fatty and grisly…. The fish (fish and chips ) tasted of curry Service was really slow and far too long (apparently due to only having one chef)
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Michelle
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 August 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took a friend for a special birthday treat. We had a fabulous afternoon with excellent service and delicious tea. I’d absolutely be recommending this to anyone who wants a special treat
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Petrina
London1 review
3.0
Dined on 18 July 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Such a lovely space and the staff were polite and happy to accommodate. However for afternoon tea, the quality of the food was below my expectations. The sandwiches were basic and did not feel fresh, the assorted cakes were not very tasty but the scones and jam were my favourite. It was a lovely hot summer day, that may have been the reason why we had some wasps buzzing around our table. At first we didn't mind but then it became unbearable so we left earlier than we would've. It's such a shame because it has so much potential for a great afternoon tea in a beautiful space.
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Susan
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our lunch and the atmosphere of the restaurant as we were able to sit on the terrace and appreciate the view. However the booking I made seemed unnecessary as no one confirmed our booking on arrival. The waitress was very lovely but did seem a bit under pressure so maybe the other waiter that appeared later should have been there the whole time as the place was quite busy.
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Sally
London3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 19 April 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately this was a great let down very different to the website that showed properly laid tables with snowy table linen.. service was slow and an unlaid bare table was very unwelcoming there were only 3 other tables in the dining room that were occupied food was poor and i would say the food i had was a re-heated brought in meal the pizzas that our guests ordered looked like Dr OEtker ready frozen in all very disappointing for us and our guests and also expensive i would not recommend
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Varthana
London21 reviews
2.0
Dined on 17 April 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The food and teas were great, what one would expect from afternoon tea. However, the restaurant had no ambience. There was no white tablecloth and afternoon tea feeling in the restaurant. We were sat on pub style tables and chairs. We were sat next to the only other booking in the restaurant which was a group of loud individuals that were having a business meeting and who I at first thought were management staff from the hotel. The music, although lovely, did not suit the music needed for a relaxing afternoon tea. There was only one waitress on duty who when we arrived, who greeted us in a way to say they were not expecting us despite pre-booking. The waitress was not around to help us with our requests and we had to wait some time for her to return to get the bill.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
English, Contemporary British, Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 8327 4700
Website
https://www.themanorelstree.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
John Malia
Catering
Please do contact our Events Team to enquire about hosting your party at the Manor Elstree
Private party facilities
The Manor Elstree offers private dining catering for upto 70 guests in the Hotel & 250 in the Marquee.

Location
The Manor Elstree, Barnet Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3RE
Area
Radlett
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Restaurant 1540

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Starters

Buffalo Mozzarella (D)(V)(M) Served with sliced courgettes, olives with a smooth velvety courgette purée.GBP 13.00

Caramelised Roasted Carrots (Se)(Ve) Seasoned with fennel pollen, houmous and topped with chimichurri.GBP 12.00

Grilled British Asparagus (Contains Pork) Served on yellow bell pepper saffron romesco sauce with basil and Lomo Iberico.GBP 10.00

Wild Ham Hock Croquettes (G)(D)(M)(E) Served with pea purée & mustard mayonnaise velouté.GBP 11.00

Beer Battered Fresh Calamari (G)(M)(Sd)(Mol) Served with homemade garlic sauce.GBP 13.00

Hand Dived Scallops (Mol) Served on a smooth creamy sweetcorn purée, rich velvety mushroom sauce with baby corn and a touch of matcha tea powder.GBP 17.00

Main Courses

Roasted Grezzina Courgette (Ve) Served with coco bianco beans sautéed in shallots and celery with the flavouring of sage and mint.GBP 18.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto (D)(V)(Sd) Served with mixed wild mushrooms sautéed in white wine, risotto rice with parmesan cheese and garnished with fresh black truffle.GBP 20.00

The Manor Fish & Chips (G)(E)(F)(Sd) Beer battered spiced cod fillet served with skin on fries, tartare sauce and crushed garden peas.GBP 19.00

Homemade ‘Squid Ink’ Pappardelle Seafood (G)(E)(Sd)(Mol)(Cru) Fresh mixed seafood sautéed in onion, garlic and white wine served with homemade squid ink pappardelle pasta in a pomodoro sauce.GBP 23.00

Roast Chicken Supréme (D) Served with smooth velvety mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots with sweetcorn purée, carrot purée and glace de volaille sauce.GBP 21.00

Venison Tataki (E) Served with a cherry sauce, garlic velouté, drizzle of chimichurri and sliced radishes.GBP 35.00

BBQ Pork Ribs (M) served with watercress and cherry tomato salad with a portion of skin on fries.GBP 22.00

Sides

Skin on Fries (V)GBP 5.00

Sweet Potato Fries (V)GBP 6.00

Parmesan fries with Truffle (D) (V)GBP 7.00

Cassava Chips with Truffle Sauce (E) (V)GBP 7.00

Mashed Potato (D) (V)GBP 5.00

Seasonal Mixed Vegetables (Ve)GBP 6.00

Desserts

Vanilla and Rosemary Pannacotta (D)GBP 12.00

Pistachio Crème Brûlée (G)(D)(E)(V)(N) Served with homemade buttery shortbread biscuitsGBP 12.00

Chocolate Delice (D)(E)(V) Served with a citrus sauce and crunchy coconut flakes.GBP 12.00

Cheeseboard (G)(D)(V) Selection of cheeses from mature cheddar, French brie and Stilton blue cheese served with sourdough cheese biscuits, celery, grapes and onion chutney.GBP 15.00

SELECTION OF ICE CREAMS & SORBETS - per scoopGBP 2.00

STEAKS

28 days matured British beef served with grilled portobello mushroom, cherry tomato and watercress salad, a portion of skin on fries.GBP 28.00

BURGERS - Freshly made patties with homemade brioche bun served with skin on fries.GBP 18.00

The Manor Burger (G)(D)(E) Angus beef patty, cheddar cheese, streaky bacon, gherkins, beef tomato, lettuce with MAC sauceGBP 19.00

Wagyu Beef Burger (G)(D)(E) Wagyu beef patty, cheddar cheese, gherkins, beef tomato, lettuce with truffle mayonnaise.GBP 21.00

Grilled Chicken Burger (G)(D)(E) Grilled chicken breast, cheddar cheese, gherkins, beef tomato, lettuce with garlic mayonnaise.GBP 19.00

Falafel Burger (G)(Se)(Ve) Falafel patty, gherkins, beef tomato, lettuce with sweet chili sauce.GBP 18.00

PIZZAS

NAPOLITAN SYLE PIZZA

Classic Margherita (G)(D)(V) Fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sauce and fresh basil.GBP 10.00

White Porcini Mushroom (G)(D)(V) Fior di latte mozzarella, béchamel sauce, porcini mushrooms, garlic and truffle oil.GBP 14.00

Pepperoni (G)(D) Fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sauce and Italian pepperoni.GBP 13.00

Rucola Parma (G)(D) Fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sauce, Parma ham, rocket leaves and parmesan cheese.GBP 14.00

Pollo (G)(D)(Chili) Fior di latte mozzarella, tomato sauce, grilled chicken, roasted peppers, olives, jalapeños and parmesan cheese.GBP 12.00

Dining areas

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