"In a sentence: A unique, one off experience that’s worth coming to for a special occasion, but it’s hard to live up to expectations if you already know all the secrets! Restaurant: Staff 10/10 For somewhere that is famed for its food, the staff are arguably the highlight. They are well trained, friendly, and put you at ease immediately. Particular shoutout to Alex who was passionate and enthusiastic throughout. Location 8/10 The dining room is cosy, if not slightly dingy. You are very close to other tables which can spoil some of the magic if you hear/see dishes ahead of you. Price 6/10 You can swallow the eye watering price by justifying it as a one off experience, but food and the cheapest wine paring for 2 set us back £1100+. Food: Nitroaperitif 7/10 Uniquely served and refreshing taste. Beetroot 8/10 Intense horseradish, light beetroot, great. Red Cabbage Gazpacho 6/10 Gazpacho a little too salty for my taste and mustard ice cream lacked any real punch. Lasagne of langoustine 7/10 Delicate, tasty dish unfortunately the langoustine was slightly tough which was a shame. Sound of the sea 10/10 One of the best plates of food I’ve ever eaten. The fact they serve this with only a fork and spoon (no knife) shows you how tender the seafood is perfectly seasoned and includes a variety different textures. Outstanding. Bread and butter 6/10 Nice, crusty bread and creamy butter. But it is ultimately just bread and butter. Jelly of quail 6/10 Not sure whether it was because the dish is served cold, but I felt the flavour was lacking a bit here and the quail jelly texture is slightly odd. A nice dish, but is more visually impactful than it is taste wise. The Duck 7/10 There’s nothing too crazy or gastronomic about this dish just a well executed plate of food. The duck cigar (aka their take on a duck pancake) was a highlight. Cheese and Grapes 7/10 Cheese and grapes, or is it? I’m not a big fan of blue cheese so I’m glad the flavour was quite mild nice textures and flavours. Hot and Iced tea 7/10 Cool and novel course, especially if you don’t know the twist ahead of time. Taffety tart 8/10 Delicate, tasty dish. Really nice. Like a kid in a sweet shop 9/10 The most theatrical part of the meal the wrong drawer popped out for my sweets but they quickly found the right one. A really nice touch to finish the meal."
