Ceri Powell
Google
I visited LAND on January 13th with my husband, we both had an absolutely stunning experience from start to finish from people who clearly care about every aspect of what they do.
From the moment you arrive you are greeted by the friendly, engaging and knowledgable staff who promptly take your belongings and seat you. The environment created is very relaxed; earthy decor in an intimate setting where you are aware you are having an elevated fine dining experience.
We were celebrating an anniversary too which the team very kindly placed a card on our table from the staff - a thoughtful touch.
We were guided through a set a menu with a few delicious surprises along the way. We were never kept waiting and as one course finished another timely began. The waiting staff and restaurant staff all working together to create what felt like a seamless experience.
I am not a person who takes pictures or grabs my phone readily, however I could not resist on this occasion. The food was absolutely stunning. Every single element had been considered from texture to flavour profiles - with each dish visually being plated with the same care as it was created. There was an incredible balance across the food that was so fine at times; some elements occasionally became challenging for me in a couple of dishes, but it was new and creative - it felt exciting to keep digging in and embracing that experience. The quality of ingredients and flavour profiles were absolutely amazing, we could not wait for the next dish at each turn.
My husband and I both had a pairing; myself the wine and my husband the non-alcoholic. The wines were beautiful and complimented the food perfectly, I even have something new to have at home! The real surprise was the non-alcoholic pairing though, I tried each one of my husbands and wow - absolutely fabulous. We could tell the same level and thought had gone into creating this experience as any other part of our experience which is not something we have come across. My husband has not had alcohol in 7 years and often does not get a full experience as it is rarely considered, but this was not only thought about, it was done so with knowledge and care - it was genuinely a highlight for us.
I have been vegan almost 8 years now and I have began to lose my love for food in the most recent, finding it difficult to have experiences where the same level of care and passion is put into the things I want to eat as those also usually sat at the table or around me. LAND has truly ignited that love again and I cannot wait to experience the next menu.
Surely a star is on the horizon?
Thank you for a fantastic evening and experience.