Conservatory Restaurant at Marlfield House
The Ultimate Fine Dining Experience in Gorey, Wexford
Open for Dinner Friday & Saturday and for Sunday Lunch
Dinner 6 to 9pm
Sunday Lunch 12.30 to 3pm
Library Lunch & Afternoon Tea 12.30 to 4pm
Reservations are necessary

The cuisine at the Conservatory Restaurant is best described as classical with French and Mediterranean influence. Dining in the flower-filled Turner style conservatory overlooking the garden with its frescoed walls and sparking silver is a truly memorable experience. Much of the ingredients are grown in our extensive kitchen gardens with vegetables, herbs and fruits gathered daily and prepared with care by our team of chefs. Local produce including Wexford beef and lamb, Dunmore East fish and Irish cheeses all feature strongly on our daily menus. The impeccable quality and ambience of the restaurant consistently earns The Conservatory Restaurant at Marlfield House its place among Ireland’s finest dining experiences.
Our seasonal five-course dinner is served from 6 to 9 pm. And the traditional Sunday lunch menu featuring Kilmore Quay crab, Dublin Bay prawns, roast fillet of Wexford beef, Black Sole to mention a few specialities is served every Sunday from 12.30 to 3pm. Click on the particular menu below for sample menu.
Morning tea, coffee, lunch, afternoon tea are served in the drawing room, garden or conservatory. Reservations are necessary
Conservatory Restaurant Sample Menus
Menus subject to change
Amuse Bouche
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Kilmore Quay crab salad
Garden Baby beets pickled & pureed, radish & garden leaves
Confit Chicken, Pistachio & Apricot Terrine,
Tarragon creme fraiche, toasted croutes
Pan seared Kilmore quay scallops
Risotto of orzo, smoked haddock, leek & pea, preserved lemon & dill
Chicken Liver Parfait
Toasted brioche, pear and apple chutney, raspberry vinaigrette dressed salad
Toons Bridge buffalo creamy Burrata
Garden courgetti, broad bean, tomato, basil salsa Verde, crushed smoked almonds
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Garden leaf, herb & fine bean salad, Dijon French dressing
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Roast Kilmore Monkfish
Mussels, pak choi, butter beans, julienne of carrot & celery, lemon grass, curry cream, coriander
Seared Wexford Fillet of Beef
Wilted Spinach, roast baby beets, carrot & leek, bearnaise, red wine jus
Roast Breast of Guinea Fowl
Velouté of pancetta, tarragon, oyster mushroom, wilted summer garden cabbage
Parsley Crust Rack of Slaney Valley lamb
Summer Garden Ratatouille, kalamata olive, tomato, oregano, pan jus
Fillet of Kilmore turbot
Brown shrimp, courgette, broad bean, chervil beurre blanc
Open ravioli of Mediterranean vegetable, Romesco sauce
Asparagus, truffle oil & parmesan
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DESSERTS
Vanilla yogurt panna cotta
Baked Marlfield Pink Rhubarb, ginger biscuit
Strawberry layer short bread
Italian meringue, balsamic strawberries
Classic Lemon tart
pistachio Ice Cream & Raspberries
Chocolate fondant
Salted caramel ice-cream
Irish artisan cheese plate
Cashel Blue, Gubeen, Clonattin Cheddar, biscuits & chutney
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Coffee & petit fours
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After dinner cocktails, liqueurs, brandies and port, please ask your waiter for the Digestif Menu
Dessert wine Muscat Beaumes de Venise €13.00 per glass (12)
As all of our dishes are prepared to order, a short delay between courses is sometimes inevitable. If you would like something more simply prepared, we would be happy to do that for you.
Our fish is from Duncannon Fish in Wexford & Kilmore Quay, our meats are all from County Wexford & supplied by Slaney Valley. Bacon is from O’Neills of Wexford, vegetables and herbs are from our garden, Cullens & Keelings. Berries are from Green’s Berry Farm in Gorey & dairy is from Killowen Farm & Wexford Creamery. Many vegetables, fruits, and herbs are grown in our kitchen garden.
Price €67.00
Guests are respectfully asked to ensure their mobile phones are switched off while in the public rooms.
* For allergen information please ask your server
12.30pm– 4pm
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Duncannon smoked salmon, beetroot, radish, caper & garden leaves €12.50/ €17.50
Mushrooms sautéed with thyme cream & white wine on toast, poached hens’ egg, dressed leaves €11.50/ €16.50
Creamy smoked salmon & haddock smokies, shallot, carrot, chives, Parmesan herb crust €10.50/ €16.50
Homemade soup of the day served with homemade brown bread € 9.00
Skinny fries with Parmesan and garlic aioli €6.50
Toasted ham, tomato & cheese sandwich, house chutney, fries, dressed leaves €11.50
Selection of sandwiches, smoked salmon, baked ham, egg & chive, vintage cheddar €11.50
Ploughman’s plate, baked loin of ham, Cashel blue cheese, pear chutney, roasted walnuts, cornichons, dressed leaves, brown bread €14.50
Mince pies & Cream €8.50
Apple & Wexford berry crumble, bourbon vanilla ice cream €8.50
Home-made buttermilk scones with berry compote & whipped cream €6.00
Home-made cookies, shortbread and chocolate chip €3.00
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As all our dishes are prepared to order, a short delay between courses is sometimes inevitable. If you would like something more simply prepared, we would be happy to do that for you.
Some of Marlfield House Suppliers
Meats– Slaney Valley, Co. Wexford; Fish & Shellfish – Duncannon Fish & Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford; Pork Belly – O’Neill’s, Co. Wexford; Vegetables – our Garden & Cullen’s & Keeling’s, Co Wexford; Strawberry – Green Berry from Gorey; Dairy – Killowen Farm & Wexford Creamery
Guests are respectfully asked to ensure their mobile phones are on silent while in the public rooms.
For allergen information please ask your server
STARTER
Leek & Potato Soup Cream & Chives
Duncannon Smoked Salmon Pickled beetroot, preserved lemon & dill, baby caper
Glazed O’Neill’s Pork Belly Caramelized apple, black sesame, rosemary jus, creamed haricot beans
Ballotine of Duck Liver, Confit Pheasant & Smoked Chicken Cranberry, brioche crisp, pistachio, chestnut
Butternut Squash & Orzo Risotto Leek, Sage, Parsley
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MAIN COURSE
Roast Beef
Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roast potatoes, bearnaise, roast jus
(Served Medium Rare)
Roast Breast of Guinea Fowl Velouté of pancetta, tarragon, wild mushroom sprouts
Monkfish Spiced parsnip puree, Romanesco, golden raisin, brown shrimp, beurre noisette
Wild Mushroom & Herb Pithivier Celeriac puree, red wine shallot dressing
Halibut Artichoke puree, kale, mussel, beurre rouge
Main Courses Are Served with Pomme Gratin & Vegetables
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DESSERT
Chocolate Marquise Black cherry ice cream, pistachio
Marlfield Sago Plum Pudding Anglaise, Chantilly cream
Salted Caramel Tart Pecan, apple
Berry & Apple Crumble Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream
Irish Artisan Cheese Plate Cashel blue, Gubeen, Clonattin cheddar, Cooleeney, Sourdough crackers, pear & apple chutney
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TEA / COFFEE
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€40
As all our dishes are prepared to order, a short delay between courses is sometimes inevitable. If you would like something more simply prepared, we would be happy to do that for you.
Some herbs and vegetables are from our kitchen garden. Chutneys and preserves are made from surplus autumn garden produce. Our fish & shellfish is from Duncannon Fish & Kilmore Quay in Co. Wexford. The meats are all from Wexford & supplied by Slaney Valley and O’Neills of Wexford. Vegetables and herbs are from the Garden, Cullen’s & Keeling’s in Co Wexford. Strawberries from Green’s Berry Farm in Gorey. Dairy is from Killowen Farm & Wexford Creamery. Irish artisan cheeses both local and national.
Guests are respectfully asked to ensure their mobile phones are on silent while in the public rooms.
For allergen information please ask your server
Choice of Juices: Fresh Orange, Fresh Grapefruit, Cranberry Juice, Prune Juice, Ballycross Apple Juice
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Compote of Killowen Natural Yogurt, Berry Compote, Honey, Marlfield Granola
Compote of Killowen Natural Yogurt stewed Orchard Apples & Cinnamon, Marlfield Granola
Compote of Killowen Natural Yogurt, Poached Marlfield Pink Rhubarb, Marlfield Granola
Cereal -Homemade Granola, All-Bran, Cornflakes
Chilled Soya, Almond, Rice, Milk on request
Oatmeal Porridge Made with Milk, Water, Soya or Almond Milk and Cinnamon, Honey or Maple Syrup
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Basket of Homemade Brown Bread, Scones, Toast, Homemade Preserves
Selection of Barista Coffees, Percolated Coffee, Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea
To Select From Our Top Grade, Fragrant & Bespoke Teas, Please Ask For The House of Tea Menu
If you are travelling today, please ask at reception if you would like a takeaway juice or coffee. You can also purchase homemade Bread, Scones, Marmalade, Chutneys & Jams at reception
Please see reception for information on trails, excursions, activities & daytrips.
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FROM THE KITCHEN
Marlfield House Full Irish Breakfast
Free Range Eggs– as you like them poached, boiled, fried or scrambled with local Crispy Bacon & Sausages, Sautéed Mushrooms, Tomato, Black & White Pudding
Eggs Benedict
Double Poached Free-Range Eggs with Baked Ham, Smoked Salmon or Spinach on Toasted Muffin, Hollandaise Sauce
Double Poached
Free-Range Eggs with Avocado on Toasted Sourdough Bread, Virgin Olive Oil, Vine Tomatoes
Scrambled Free Range Eggs
with Duncannon Smoked Salmon on Toast
Creamy Mushrooms on Toast
with sautéed Spinach & Poached Free-Range Eggs
Omelette
Tomato, Chive, Mushroom, Bacon & Cheddar or of your choice
French Toast
with Maple Syrup & Crispy Bacon
Homemade Pancakes
Traditional Pancakes with Bacon & Maple Syrup or Lemon & Sugar
Cheese Plate & Baked Loin of Ham
Selection of local Artisan Cheese, Baked Ham, House Chutneys
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For menu allergen information please ask your server
As each dish is prepared to order a short delay may sometimes be inevitable.
Guests are respectfully asked to ensure their mobile phones are switched off while in the public rooms
Our Suppliers: Dairy – Killowen Farm Co. Wexford & Wexford Creamery; Vegetables – our Garden & Cullen’s, Co. Wexford; Sausages, Bacon & Pudding – O’Neills, Co. Wexford; Smoked Salmon – Duncannon, Co. Wexford; Jams, Marmalades, Compotes, Chutneys & Bread are made in the house; some of the Fruits & all of the Rhubarb is from our Kitchen Garden; Summer Berries from Greens Berry, Gorey
If you are staying this evening and wish to dine with us we would ask you to reserve a table for dinner at the reception. Likewise, if you are not dining with us we would ask you to let us know so that we may use the table for other guests.
BLACK TEAS
Black teas contain the highest amount of caffeine but they are also rich in antioxidants.
Assam Dikom FTGFOP, India
Characteristical malty notes of high quality Assam.
Darjeeling FTGFOP Kalej Valley, India
Typical muscatel flavour. Excellent afternoon tea.
Earl Grey Blue Flower
Classic black tea flavoured with the essence of the bergamot fruit (fruity-citrus aroma).
Lapsang Souchong, China
Intense, rich smoky flavour – a traditional classic for the afternoon.
Decaf Ceylon OP, Sri Lanka
Mild and aromatic taste.
GREEN & WHITE TEAS
The green leaves are roasted or steamed to stop the oxidation. All green teas contain caffeine (less than black tea) and are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Mao Feng, China
Mello, refreshing and subtle with a slight nutty, grassy-fruity note.
Green Spring
Sencha green tea – strawberries and the red currants give a fresh and fruity flavour.
White Grapefruit, China
Wonderful light and fragrant citrus taste (aloe Vera, orange, yellow rose and natural grapefruit aroma).
HERBAL TEAS
Herbal and Rooibos teas do not contain any caffeine.
Rooibos Nature, South Africa
Made from local bush and contains a lot of minerals and vitamin C. Sweet-earth character.
Peppermint
Contains natural menthol which gives this tea typical freshness.
Camomile
Pure whole camomile blossoms.
Bad Weather, Herbal Mix
The anise-honey flavoured tea pure herbal tea. Leave
FRUIT TEAS
Fruity Ginger
Mild, apple/pear based fruit infusion. Slightly sweet flavours of passion fruit and ginger.
Wild Cherry
Ruby red infusion with the fruity flavour of ripe cherries, hibiscus, apple and hawthorn
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COFFEE SELECTION
Percolated Coffee
Americano
Decaf Americano
Caffé Latte
Cappuccino
Esspresso Single/Double
Espresso Macchiato
Caffé Mocha
Flat White
Afternoon Tea Menu
Served 12.30 to 15.30 Thursday – Sunday
Reservations are necessary
Sandwiches
Honey Glazed Ham with Tomato Chutney on Wholemeal Brown Bread
Smoked Salmon with Cucumber and Horseradish Cream on Homemade Brown Soda Bread
Free Range Chicken with Herbs and Aioli on a Toasted Waterford Blaa
Free Range Egg Salad with Aioli & Chive on White Bread
Brie & Red Onion Tart
Desserts
Homemade Scones dusted with Cinnamon and Sugar served with Butter, Fresh Cream and Marlfield Berry Jam
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Minced Pie
Chocolate Opera Torte
Christmas Pudding Trifle
Carrot Cake
Tea Selection
Black Teas
Black teas contain the highest amount of caffeine but they are also rich in antioxidants.
Assam Dikom FTGFOP, India
Characteristically malty notes of high-quality Assam.
Darjeeling, FTGFOP Kalej Valley, India
Typical muscatel flavour. Excellent afternoon tea.
Earl Grey Blue Flower
Classic black tea flavoured with the essence of the bergamot fruit (fruity-citrus aroma).
Lapsang Souchong, China
Intense, rich smoky flavour – a traditional classic for the afternoon.
Decaf Ceylon OP, Sri Lanka
Mild and aromatic taste.
Green & White Teas
The green leaves are roasted or steamed to stop the oxidation. All green teas contain caffeine (less than black tea) and are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Mao Feng, China
Mello, refreshing and subtle with a slight nutty, grassy-fruity note.
Green Spring
Sencha green tea – strawberries and the red currants give a fresh and fruity flavour.
White Grapefruit, China
Wonderful light and fragrant citrus taste (Aloe vera, orange, yellow rose and natural grapefruit aroma).
Herbal Teas
Herbal and Rooibos teas do not contain any caffeine.
Rooibos Nature, South Africa
Made from local bush and contains a lot of minerals and vitamin C. Sweet-earth character.
Peppermint
Contains natural menthol which gives this tea typical freshness.
Camomile
Pure whole camomile blossoms.
Bad Weather, Herbal Mix
The anise-honey flavoured pure herbal tea.
Fruit Teas
Fruity Ginger
Mild, apple/pear-based fruit infusion. Slightly sweet flavours of passion fruit and ginger.
Wild Cherry
Ruby red infusion with the fruity flavour of ripe cherries, hibiscus, apple and hawthorn.
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Afternoon Tea €27
With a Glass of Prosecco €35
With a Glass of Champagne €42
Glass of Prosecco €9
Glass of Spumante €11
Glass of Champagne €16