In an excellent location right next to the lovely minster (worth a detour, though beware of limited…read moreopening times, we have to knock at the door of the vicarage as the sign said it was open though nobody was there) the Cheese shop offers a small comfortable seating area in which to relax, however the portions are very, very small. For example, my companion had an omelette which was barely bigger than your i-phone, served with a few bits of salad and a teaspoonful of coleslaw - all this for over a fiver... While I was there I caught sight of a "cheese platter" being served to another customer with slivers of cheese that appeared to have been cut using nanotechnology (how do they manage without the cheese crumbling?) so it must be a feature of this place. My bacon bap was just that, a smidgen of butter and some bacon entombed in a cold, soft white roll. A pity they have to be so stingy with the food, as it would otherwise be a decent place to stop for a cuppa. However the take away prices are more reasonable, basically half or less what you get charged at the table. Service is also a little on the brisk side; on the plus side the loos are very clean, well you have to pay for something I guess..

Middle of nowhere, casual dress, Michelin-starred…read more My husband and I went out of our way to eat and stay here. Was it worth the 3 hour journey from London (2-hr train ride, 1-hr by car) to make our reservation from 6-months earlier? Absolutely. Courses are small, but plenty. Staff are immensely courteous and thoughtful (they made a custom menu for our dietary needs and even had the chefs sign it before we left). And the setting couldn't be more idyllic. I'd suggest getting the wine pairing as it really completes the meal. Go ahead and stay the night as breakfast is included the next day. Just make sure to work out your travel from the train station to the restaurant. It really is out in the sticks.

An absolutely fantastic experience enhanced by the charming and beautiful countryside that The…read moreBlack Swan at Oldstead is nestled within - an area that I wouldn't have visited otherwise but am grateful for having done so. Make sure to make a small detour to Kilburn to see The Kilburn White Horse which stands firmly in the hillside. The Black Swan is a beautiful picturesque old pub full of warmth and charm. Upon arrival you are welcomed into the bar area for aperitifs where a log fire crackles and glows. Make sure to notice the Robert Thompson mouse carved into the bar. Great selection of small batch gins - I enjoyed a glass of Sir Robin of Locksley from Sheffield with tonic. Amuse bouche are served here before moving upstairs to the restaurant. The Smoked Eel and Apple Tartlets were light and well balanced in their flavours whilst the Chicken Dumpling was rich, satisfying and would sit well on the finest of dim sum plates in Hong Kong. The restaurant is more modern in decoration with an "open kitchen" where some of the dishes are prepared with a clear artistic love and attention to detail. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. Good selection of wines for most palates and wallets. I had the 10 course tasting menu which, at £85, felt like a bargain compared to the price of Michelin starred food in major cities. To start, a Mussel with Oyster Leaf canapé - so perfectly decorated that it felt wrong to eat it, but so tasty. Next up Langoustine with Caramelised Whey, served like a lollipop with a twig to hold it with - lovely textures and cooked to perfection. Venison Tartare followed - a small dish but rich in flavour and beautifully prepared and decorated. Sour Bread and Sour Butter was distinctive and a good filler in preparation for the main courses. The Monkfish with Asparagus and Onion, although delicious, was probably the weakest dish. The sauce tasted like heavy sweet soy sauce and was a bit overpowering in its saltiness for the delicate flavour of the fish. Still very enjoyable though. The Slowly Cooked Crapaudine Beetroot was the star of the menu. Cooked in beef fat (I believe), the beetroot takes on a heavier composition and is chewy and almost glutinous with all of the accompanying decorations providing broad and bold flavours. Absolutely fantastic! Scallop Cured with Rhubarb was another standout with the smoothness of the slightly charred scallops countering the tartness of the rhubarb, all tied together with a rich and balanced sauce. Herb-Fed Chicken with Wild Garlic from this Year and Last was another amazing creation with a blanket over the chicken in the form of a garlic leaf. The chicken was more warm than hot but extremely tasty. The first dessert was ice cream (or iced yoghurt?) Lollipops which were wonderfully innovative with their unique flavours. The Sheep's Milk with Douglas Fir Oil was also an memorable dessert with natural tastes of the season. The final dessert, served with coffee was Cake made from Artichoke, Chicory Root and Thyme. The combination worked well although the chicory root (?) was slightly bitter. A great end to a fantastic meal and experience. For most who visit The Black Swan at Oldstead, a significant journey will be involved but don't let that put you off...It's well worth the effort and will be one of those great food experiences.

Superb fish and chips and plenty too. With a big order you get a big bottle of Coke for free.read more

From the owner: Fish and Chips Meal deals…read moreChildrens meals

Fairly average and little on the pricey side. Food tends to be pleasant but noticeably greasy and…read moresalty. Staff are attentive but offer nothing special, which pretty much sums this place up. That said it's often busy and good for groups.

The golden cottage is a hidden treasure, I ought not give it a great review as I won't be able to…read moreget a table! Tommy is a fantastic host and the food is second to none! A friend came up for my wedding and we had the fixed menu meal and he can't stop talking about it and he has London china town on his door step!

Shockingly bad takeaway meal received from here. Items missing from order, rude service, food was…read moretasteless and bland. Portion size was tiny considering the overpriced menu. Would not recommend.

Fantastic food.... Fantastic service. We even got a drink on the house after paying our bill. Will…read morego again

Delrios is a beautiful quaint restaurant in York. We triedcon NYE but couldnt get in but was happy…read morewith this visit we both had calzones which were awesome. The staff wete amazing and took good care of us.

Second visit Had the Tagliatelle mushrooms with truffle…read morecream sauce I was thinking the truffle might be too strong but it was perfect you could still taste the mushrooms and cream sauce The service was amazing

Smithy's hot snacks is a little diamond in a somewhat not so shiny place! Food is great and a…read morereasonable price, double bacon cheese burger is top. Smithy is a great guy and takes a lot of pride in his job. Also he carries 5 stars from scores on the doors! So a clean premises and great food!

Very good food n choice on menu. Freindly & welcoming atmosphere. Top bloke who runs it. Well done…read moreDave

Lovely place to go. The staff are friendly the price isnt bad and the food is great…read more They also have a shop which is well worth a visit there steak ale pies either small for 1 of meduim are out of this world full of meat and the gravy is lovely mmmmm well worth a visit

The Balloon Tree is an excellent Farm Shop and Cafe between York and Stamford Bridge on the A166…read more They have everything you could need from freshly picked vegetables and fruit from their own fields to meats from local farms. They also have a range of bread, cakes (delicious!!!), Ice Cream from local makers and a deli counter. You can also pick up biscuits, preserves, fresh home cooked ready meals, fruit wines, local ales and other artisan products, even Potato Vodka! The cafe is excellent and they currently offer a free cup of tea or coffee for all visitors before 11am!. You can sit and enjoy breakfast, sandwiches, light lunches and some lovely home cooked deserts. In the summer there are wide arrays of fruits to be picked in the several pick your own areas from the obligaotry strawberrys to gooseberrs to raspberrys. The prices are very reasonable, some of the items, fresh meat for example, may seem a little more expensive but for the quality they are absolute bargains!

Stumbled across this place completely by accident! Mrs G and I decided to take a nice drive through…read morethe beautiful Peak District on a gorgeous sunny December day. First stop was Matlock - cute little village, powerful river flowing though town, nice views all around. We wanted to have lunch but hadn't really seen anything and so we decided to head to Bakewell (about 20 minutes drive) when I noticed a classy, inviting, purple sign by the road "The Orangery". We quickly turned around and are so glad that we did! We had a really GREAT lunch and have already booked again for Christmas Eve when our daughter and new husband visit. It may sound odd but it used to be part of a very prestigious school for over a century - the most famous "Old Girl" was Richmal Crompton who wrote all the "William" books that I devoured as a kid. Now the whole complex is basically a old peoples home (Man are they lucky!!). So the lunchgoers were, on average, grey haired (but I am going that way too) - but it was fairly quiet in terms of lunchgoers and music (just the right volume - Christmas songs, Wham and many many more of the favorites. The restaurant drips class, the bistro also (full bar). A wide selection of offerings _ I seriously wanted the prawn curry but got lured into a Christmas special. Wonderful staff, great food, excellent service - and beautiful nooks for a quiet or romantic lunch. Try it you'll like it! Two big thumbs up Review #108 2019