Natalie F.
Yelp
This place is perfect.
Walking down Church Row and following the staircase into this small, hip, and trendy/romantic atmosphere is great. The staff are welcoming and the menu, both for food and wine, is full and tempting.
There are basically 3 rooms: one (to the left) is street-facing and cozy, the central room is warm and friendly, and the one furthest to the right is intimate and trendy. The whole place has a wonderful feel and even better food.
The menu is partially fixed, with some items as specials. They recommend 3-4 dishes/person as the plates are small, and I found this to be very safe. For 3 of us, we ordered 6 dishes and found it to be the right amount, but we also really enjoyed the complimentary bread and olive oil.
We shared:
Serrano ham croquetas £4.5: This is one of the best things I have had....ever. It's so comforting and flavorful, with the softness amongst the crispness and chewy ham. Simple but comforting and just excellent.
Bruschetta £3.5: Perfectly acidic tomato on fluffy bread with fresh basil and garlic. It was stunning and simple and perfect.
Cheese board £8: 3 cheeses with crackers and nuts. This is fun to eat and comes with a jam that was just lovely.
Scallops, Jerusalem artichokes & crispy jamon cinco jotas £11.6: The scallops were cooked to perfection, and the time we had it, they came with a beautiful chestnut puree that took the whole thing to the next level. If you love scallops, you will love this.
Grilled baby chicken & romesco £6.5: perfectly tender, juicy, and flavorful. The puree added nice texture and heat. A winner.
Courgette flower, goat's cheese & fig jam £7.5: We need to seriously talk about this. This is incredible. It's elegant and simple, but something really special to enjoy.
Wild rabbit, carrot purée £8.5: This is perfect. The rabbit isn't too gamey, but is tender and flavorful. The carrot puree is the best I've had--sweet and well seasoned and compliments the rabbit perfectly. Boyfriend and I were going crazy for it!
The wine selection is also impressive. My boyfriend's cousin enjoyed the Rose, and we had some sips and it was just lovely and delightful.
This place is great for hangouts, dates, anything. Truly delightful!