reviews & awards
"a huge succession of courses produced single-handedly delivers
one astonishment after another"
which good food guide
“a gastronomic tour de force” – this small restaurant in the heart
of the town generates only limited feedback, but all to the
effect that it’s “the best place for miles around”
hardens restaurant guide
“well sourced, seasonal ingredients inform intricate modern dishes”
the michelin guide
“hidden jewel in ashbourne, intense and photogenic cuisine,
chef makes great use of the local larder”
the daily telegraph newspaper
“a small restaurant whose ambition certainly comes
as a suprise in rural derbyshire, with considerable
ability in the kitchen”
hardens restaurant guide
“the restaurant combines stylish intimacy
(just 6 tables, booking is essential), with an
experimental culinary approach”
which good food guide
“an ambitious small restaurant, with innovative cuisine,
using excellent local produce”
“don’t know why it isn’t michelin starred muses one reporter”
hardens restaurant guide
highly commended top 20 midlands uktv food hero
“a superb tasting menu all beautifully presented”
hardens restaurant guide
“the dining room has already gained a significant local
reputation for its take on modern cooking”
aa restaurant guide 2 aa rosettes
“innovative cooking features marvellous
use of local ingredients”
hardens
“the menu reflects a broad taste in specific
british dishes with global inflections”
the independent newspaper
“by balancing local flavours with exotic ingredients
he has a created a distinctive, varied menu that
is ethical through and through”
country living magazine
“derbyshire restaurant of the year”
derbyshire food & drink awards
“best british cheese board highly recommended”
the british cheese awards