Dave Bowman
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I had high hopes for The Ingham Swan, given its fine-dining reputation and the charm of its beautiful 14th-century inn setting. The ambience was absolutely lovely, and the staff were excellent—attentive, welcoming, and professional throughout our visit.
We ordered starters and mains. Both of our starters were very good, and my wife really enjoyed her lobster main. Unfortunately, my fillet steak was a real disappointment. It had an overpowering salty taste that completely ruined the dish. I couldn’t tell whether the issue came from the mushrooms it was served with or the seasoning on the steak itself, but it was so unpleasant that I couldn’t finish it.
In a restaurant of this standard, you’d expect better quality control in the kitchen. Perhaps it was an isolated error or a heavy hand with the salt, but it put a damper on what should have been a great experience.
Sadly, that one dish has left me reluctant to return. A real shame, as I’d been looking forward to a top-notch meal.