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Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon - Modern British - Restaurant - ££££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

* Paul Foster now offers a selection of individually priced small plates for sharing, although the full taster experience is still available at the communal 10-seater 'dining table' upstairs. * Paul Foster’s diminutive and unassuming restaurant in the heart of tourist-dominated Stratford-upon-Avon offers accomplished destination dining free from bluster and ostentation. The narrow little townhouse has been smartened up yet not overdressed: a gorgeous weathered flagstone floor, gleaming wooden tables, comfortable banquettes and, at the far end of the room, a glistening stainless-steel pass ringed by bare brick and hanging greenery. Diners choose from set tasting menus, yet reap the benefits with little extras and a produce-driven repertoire that changes with sufficient frequency to invite regular visits. Smoked almonds and Gordal olives ‘of impeccable quality’ precede gloriously rich, delicately balanced one-bite canapés – perhaps a wafer-thin...

* Paul Foster now offers a selection of individually priced small plates for sharing, although the full taster experience is still available at the communal 10-seater 'dining table' upstairs. *

Paul Foster’s diminutive and unassuming restaurant in the heart of tourist-dominated Stratford-upon-Avon offers accomplished destination dining free from bluster and ostentation. The narrow little townhouse has been smartened up yet not overdressed: a gorgeous weathered flagstone floor, gleaming wooden tables, comfortable banquettes and, at the far end of the room, a glistening stainless-steel pass ringed by bare brick and hanging greenery. Diners choose from set tasting menus, yet reap the benefits with little extras and a produce-driven repertoire that changes with sufficient frequency to invite regular visits. Smoked almonds and Gordal olives ‘of impeccable quality’ precede gloriously rich, delicately balanced one-bite canapés – perhaps a wafer-thin tart of artichoke with yeast crumble alongside chickpea crisps with truffled mascarpone and sobrasada. A full-flavoured, fluffy malt roll with a pat of golden Ampersand butter speaks of ingredients at their peak, as well as the kitchen’s considerable care and skill. Other recent highlights have included a dish of mackerel with a gentle sweet-sour kick from mirin and rice vinegar, served with cucumber and punchy 'salty fingers', as well as braised neck and pink-roasted loin of lamb with a wonderfully light risotto of grains and black garlic purée. After that, a mesmerising dessert of white chocolate mousse, wild-rice ice cream and brown-butter shortbread provides further delight – but just when you are thinking that this could be a tad larger, along comes a ‘benchmark’ coffee and walnut choux bun. From £30 upwards, the compact wine list is a left-field treat complemented by straight-talking guidance from the team.

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VENUE DETAILS

8 Church Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6HBGB

01789 263566

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Dog friendly, Credit card required

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