Make no mistake, this is a 2 Michelin star restaurant, and we came back especially for the food. We've eaten at 3 Michelin star restaurants before but found them to be rather stuffy. Gidleigh Park strikes the right note, food is fun rather than reverence; the plates look beautiful without being too much of the untouchable fine art; the staff welcoming without being too formal.
We chose the 8-course tasting menu and here they are, frame by frame. Since I chose to have my food without butter, cream or cheese, the restaurant offered me substitutes. All the photos were taken on my iPhone 4S, without a flash.
The food was delicious, and so was the wine. By the time the 5th course was eaten and cleared off the table, I was beginning to wonder where I could find the space for 3 more courses. Such a memorable meal, such a memorable evening, and such wonderful company.
We chose the 8-course tasting menu and here they are, frame by frame. Since I chose to have my food without butter, cream or cheese, the restaurant offered me substitutes. All the photos were taken on my iPhone 4S, without a flash.
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| A trio of amuse bouche |
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| A trio of amuse bouche |
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| Lobster with curry sauce |
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| Duck liver terrine |
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| Smoked fish, my least favourite dish |
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| Duck, medium rare |
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| Filet of beef with ox cheeks |
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| Dessert |
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| Dessert |
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| Simple dessert, lovingly assembled |
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| Breakfast. Two perfect poached eggs |
