"For anyone who knows me I am really fussy about restaurants, including food and service. We stayed at The Old Rectory and they recommended the Tilly Raven. What a superb choice. Clean, light and airy with an open plan aspect. Starters I wanted mussels but they didn't have any so I had the mushrooms. Not your usual button mushrooms but shitake and oyster mushrooms, a well known starter elevated to the next level. My husband had the cauliflower, apple and cheese soup. Sounds gross, but trust me, it was sensational. Good amount of dipping bread with it too. Mains I had the pork belly on black pudding mash. The pork belly was perfect. Beautiful crackling top. The only thing was the black pudding mash was too stodgy for me, so I only managed half. My husband had the beef brisket on mustard mash. He ate it all and said it was lovely. Desserts I wanted the apple crumble but the were out of it. My husband had the sticky toffee pudding. Good size portion and probably the best I've ever tasted (yes, I did steal some from him) Service great. The only thing that let the atmosphere down a bit was the clairvoyant booked to perform there who set up right next to us, who sat with his arms folded but regularly looking at his watch. Made me feel uncomfortable especially with the cash tin open, like at a car boot. Other than that, Tilley Raven you were amazing. Thank you very much. Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4"
