"contemporary décor, wide ranging menu of modern dishes" Michelin guide 2005.
"a superb tasting menu of 9 courses, all beautifully presented" Hardens UK Restaurants 2005.
"innovative cooking features marvellous use of local ingredients" Hardens UK Restaurants 2005,
awarded very good food in comparison with other restaurants in the same price bracket.
"this unexpected little gem" Which Good Food Guide 2005.
"artfully composed dishes are designed to explore particular flavours from every angle" Which Good Food Guide 2005, awarded a score of 4 for competent cooking, fine ingredients, cooked appropriately.
"the dining room has already gained a significant local reputation for it’s simple take on contemporary cooking" AA Restaurant Guide, awarded 2 aa rosette and best of local produce & seafood.
"the menu changes regularly and reflects a broad taste in specific british dishes with global inflections" City Lights Best of the Midlands in association with The Independent.
"their traditional British menu isn’t afraid to add to it’s repertoire" City Lights Best of the Midlands in association with The Independent.
"simple hidden jewel in busiest Ashbourne, intense and photogenic cuisine, chef makes good use of the local larder" The Daily Telegraph.
"not only does the restaurant provide exquisite cuisine, it also has an array of formidable wines which complement the dishes wonderfully" Staffordshire County Magazine.
"my overall verdict on this tiny tardis? amazing!!" Kristen Lackajis, food critic for Staffordshire County Magazine.
