Menu from On The Hill
Menu highlights
Includes dishes that are:
Vegan
Vegetarian
The paté
chicken liver, apple, cranberry, thyme & brandy with toasted ciabatta
Seafood crèpe
king prawns, queen scallops, smoked salmon, lobster cream, and cheddar & herb crumb ‘au gratin’
A little taste of India
red onion bhaji, crispy cauliflower filo pastry parcel, chick pea ‘masala’, minted yoghurt dressing, and char-grilled naan
Lunch
‘A little taste of Italy’ (v)
porcini mushroom & Marsala wine crispy risotto cake, spinach, ricotta, tarragon & caramelised onion tortellini, sweet tomato cream, char-grilled courgette & aubergine melanzane with tomatoes, red onions & pecorino, and a rocket & pesto dressing, garlic crostini
‘Welsh pork’
slow cooked crispy belly & crispy fried pulled shoulder with char-grilled parsnip, creamed cabbage, apple relish, cider gravy, dauphinois potatoes (gfo)
‘Chicken’
Pan fried breast of chicken, smoked chicken, pancetta, mozzarella & spinach crispy fried ‘cannelloni’, tarragon sauce, green beans, carrots & courgette, skinny fries
The fish market
stuffed sole paupiette, pan fried sea bass & salmon fillet, potted king prawns & smoked haddock ‘au gratin’, crispy cod goujon, salt cod fishcake, creamed peas, beetroot tartar dressing, Provençal relish, with sauté potatoes & samphire, leeks & sugar snap peas
Duo of local pork
slow cooked crispy belly and tenderloin stuffed with apricots, caramelized onions, smoked bacon & leeks, rich jus, cauliflower cheese, green beans wrapped in smoked bacon, and fondant potato
Filo Tartlet
chestnut mushroom, spinach & gruyere cheese filo tart with char-grilled portabello mushrooms, a thyme, brandy & Dijon cream sauce, and sauté potatoes and vegetables
Puddings
Chocolate tasting
chocolate profiterole with warm chocolate sauce, chocolate fudge salted caramel shortcake, chocolate roulade, and white chocolate crème caramel
The banana trio
banana sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce, banoffi cheesecake, and a caramel, banana & mascarpone cheese crispy filo pastry parcel with rum syrup & vanilla ice-cream
Cheesecake
our ‘Tiramisu’ cheesecake with mocha ice-cream
More about the restaurant: On The Hill
Nestled in a 16th century-old building, On The Hill is a dining experience like no other. This family-owned restaurant run by husband and wife team, Rowan and Imogen, is focused around locally-sourced ingredients, cooked to perfection in innovative ways. What we mean is, the pair consistently come up with new techniques and dishes to surprise and delight all who enter this Ruthin town centre restaurant. And boy, is it working. You’ll find a range of British dishes to suit everyone, with plenty of vegetarian, meat, seafood and gluten-free dishes gracing the menu. This cosy bistro-style restaurant is located on Upper Clwyd Street. Reserve your spot now!
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As if being housed in a 16th century building isn’t enough, Rowand and Imogen have gone above and beyond with the interior styling of On The Hill, with beautiful exposed dark wooden beams, oak floors, intimate, muted lighting and the beautiful paintings of Rowan’s great-grandfather adorning the walls, giving On The Hill a homely touch while still remaining stylish. Open for lunch and dinner, you’ll find an array of British dishes using only the best quality and local produce from around Ruthin. We told you this town centre space goes above and beyond.
As for the menu, well, On The Hill changes its menu depending on seasonal supply, and to showcase the very best of the team's culinary prowess. You’ll find dishes like king prawns, sauteed with garlic, chilli, sambuca and served with crispy calamari and risotto cooked with chicken, home-cured pancetta, leek, peas, spinach, cream and parmesan for starters. While mains include On The Hill’s take of British classics like local char-grilled steaks with all the trimmings, goat cheese Wellington, you’ll also find creative dishes like Asian-style duck or the Italian-style chicken trio. So whether you’re in for a catch up with friends, or the whole family, this Ruthin restaurant will satisfy to no end. You’ll find it on Upper Clwyd Street in the town centre, just be sure to reserve in advance to avoid disappointment.