Matthew Norman, reviewing the Waterside Inn for The Daily Telegraph in 2010, praised the setting and the attentive service but criticised the value for money of the food served; he gave it a total of six out of ten, but described the cheese trolley as "spectacular". Also in 2010, John Walsh for The Independent visited the Waterside Inn shortly after it celebrated 25 years with three Michelin stars.
In 2010, Matthew Norman from The Daily Telegraph gave the Waterside Inn a six out of ten rating, praising its setting and service but criticizing the food's value for money. He particularly highlighted the impressive cheese trolley. John Walsh from The Independent visited the restaurant shortly after it celebrated 25 years with three Michelin stars.