Rino Di D.
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The pub itself is beautiful and the atmosphere is exactly what you want from a countryside pub. Service was also excellent, attentive and friendly throughout.
Unfortunately, the food was a real let-down.
We started with mussels, which were far too acidic, as if the cider sauce hadn’t been reduced properly. The onion rings with cod’s roe were visually impressive and very generous, but deep-fried onion rings paired with a fat-heavy dip made the dish overwhelming rather than enjoyable.
For mains, the pork chop was acceptable but around 50% fat. The beans were undercooked and the salsa rossa lacked flavour. The ox cheek pie (£26) was particularly disappointing. It contained three small chunks of beef and a small piece of carrot, nothing else. The beef was tough and clearly not cooked long enough, and the sauce tasted simply of boiled carrot. The pastry, although house-made, was very thick and made up around 60% of the pie. The dish was overly fatty and heavy and we couldn’t finish it. Some vegetables, either inside or on the side, would have made a big difference.
We also ordered sides. The roasted potatoes were £4 for a single potato, and the spring greens (£6 for a small cup) unfortunately contained a caterpillar.
The total bill was £110, including one cider and one Bloody Mary.
We’re more than happy to pay £30–35 for a main, but the food needs to be balanced, properly cooked, fresh, seasonal, and with basic attention to detail, including washed vegetables. Sadly, this was not worth the trip.
