Logan S.
Google
I’m writing this review both as feedback for the restaurant and as a reference point for future customers. Our dinner for four came to £700 with tip (about $1,300 CAD), and that was without the wine pairing menu, which would have pushed it even higher.
First, the positives: the town itself is lovely, the restaurant has a cozy charm, and the staff came across as genuinely friendly. Unfortunately, for the price point, I was expecting a Michelin-level experience, and it fell well short in terms of service, storytelling, and most importantly, flavour.
Wine: The list was extensive, but when we asked our server for a recommendation, the response was, “they’re all good.” At this level, I would expect a sommelier, or at least someone deeply familiar with the menu who could guide us through it. Instead, we were left to pick for ourselves with no insight or pairing suggestions.
Storytelling: Being in such a remote and inspiring part of the world, I expected each dish to be connected to the local ingredients and to come with a story about its inspiration. Instead, dishes were placed in front of us with only a quick rundown of ingredients. No narrative, no sense of place, just food on a plate. Michelin-quality restaurants are masters at weaving stories that make guests feel connected to the land and culture. That was completely missing here.
Service: While the staff were warm, the service itself lacked polish. There was no attention to detail—comparable to a casual evening at a neighbourhood pub. At restaurants charging this much, service is usually almost telepathic—attentive without being intrusive. That level of care just wasn’t there.
Flavour: This was the biggest letdown. At the end of the day, a restaurant’s job is to deliver excellent food, and across the table, all four of us agreed most dishes were unbalanced. Flavours often clashed or felt flat and one-dimensional.
Overall: The food was prepared with solid technique, but in terms of flavour, service, and inspiration, this restaurant isn’t ready for a high-end tasting menu. I think they’d be better off leaning into a smaller à la carte menu at casual dining prices rather than charging world-class rates for an experience that doesn’t come close.
I’ve had the privilege of dining at world-class restaurants around the globe, and I’ve had better food, service, and experiences for less than half the price.
