reviews & awards

“a small restaurant whose ambition certainly
comes as a suprise in rural Derbyshire, with
considerable ability in the kitchen”
hardens restaurant guide 2010

 “the restaurant combines stylish intimacy
(just 6 tables, booking is essential), with an
experimental culinary approach”
which good food guide 2010

  “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 2009

highly commended top 20 midlands uktv food hero
2008

 “a superb tasting menu of 16 courses,
all beautifully presented”
hardens restaurant guide

“the dining room has already gained a significant local
reputation for it’s take on modern cooking”
aa restaurant guide

“innovative cooking features marvellous
use of local ingredients”
hardens

“hidden jewel in ashbourne, intense and photogenic
cuisine, chef makes great use of the local larder”
the daily telegraph

“the menu reflects a broad taste in specific
british dishes with global inflections”
the independent