Named Great Food Club Restaurant of the Year 2024/25, Ember has become one of Northamptonshire’s most distinctive dining destinations. Owner James Peck draws on his travels, especially time spent in Argentina, to create bold dishes shaped by fire, smoke, char and spice.
Guests can choose the tasting menu at the chef’s counter, seated on high stools while the team prepares each course, or order small plates at a table on the main floor. The open grill remains central to the experience, bringing theatre and deep flavour to dishes such as smoked beef rib with chimichurri, cod with harissa and preserved lemon, and cauliflower with satay and lime.
Ember occupies Nene Court in Wellingborough, a former gas light works packed with industrial character. The lively, energetic dining room suits the cooking, while the menu rewards curiosity and a good appetite. Ember has also appeared in OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants, and demand remains strong, particularly at weekends, so booking ahead makes sense.
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