Restaurant Recommendations

White Horse Inn, Calne
Recommended by Alastair Muir

What a brilliant turn-around in the last year. All the food is prepared on the premises - and was really tasty. They look after the children as well. We went in on Sunday lunchtime. There were four different bitters and a good wine list. They have two miniature pigs, sheep and geese outside and there is a park for the children next to the car park. They are doing a "Credit Crunch Lunch" during the week now - £10 for 2 courses and tea/coffee afterwards.

Fox, Gloucester
Recommended by Germanchick450

The Fox and elm pub is a great place to go for a nice meal or just a quiet drink the atmosphere of the pub is so relaxing there and the staff are very pleasurable and very attentive

La Manoir Aux Quat Saisons, Oxford
Recommended by Sheila Davies

Three friends and I went to La Manoir last Friday for lunch to celebrate one of my friends 50th birthday. What a lovely place to do that. We arrived early for our table but were shown through to the lovely lounge area where we enjoyed drinks and really unusual/imaginative hors d'oeuvres and olives. We were then shown through to the lovely conservatory dining room where we enjoyed the 10 course taster lunch. Every course was delicious and served by really charming staff. They described the course to us as it was presented so we knew exactly what we were eating, and also answered any questions we had. They were very attentive with the wine/water refills but we never felt like we were being crowded. We finished off the meal with a selection of cheese from the most amazing cheese board I have ever seen. We then wandered in the beautiful gardens, where all the fresh produce for the restaurant is grown. We were there from 12.15 until about 4.30 and had a really lovely time. I would recommend this eating experience to anyone. It is the place for a special as it is not cheap, but a real treat to have now and then.

Av8, Cirencester
Recommended by Bev

Unique setting that is great for all occasions - family, friends or business. Sit and watch the planes come and go - especially fun on a summer's day on the terrace. Food is cooked fresh and there is a good menu choice from bar snack-type sandwiches and baguettes to well cooked and presented pasta, fish and specials. Good value. The Kemble Airfield community eat here regularly, and it's worth the slight hassle of getting onto the airfield (via North Gate at Jackaments Bottom off the Cirencester - Malmesbury road.

Immo Caffe, Cheltenham
Recommended by Glosdoc

Why oh why don't more people try this Italian/pizza restaurant? It's the upmarket arm of Prezzo, and the only one outside London. It's also amongst the cheapest pizzerias in Cheltenham. They have a proper wood burning pizza oven, and also do great calzone. Good range of pasta and other dishes (the crabcakes are great). Being in the Brewery complex, you can also sit outside - not easy in Chelt!

Wesley House Restaurant, Cheltenham
Recommended by Trish

Right on the high street in Winchcombe in a characterful old place where John Wesley once stayed -- hence the name. AA rosetted Modern British food, a good wine list, and good service (the maitre d' is Peruvian but sounds French). The bar area is charming with a huge fireplace while the restaurant is more contemporary in style. It's a restaurant with rooms too so you can stay over. As an aside, just down the road is an award-winning tea room run by a Japanese couple which is well worth a visit for their full-on afternoon teas.

Curry Corner Indian Restaurant, Cheltenham
Recommended by Alice

This excellent restaurant is a true asset to Cheltenham. Fantastic opulent surroundings which are cosy and comfortable, a really nice family running the establishment and the food is cooked by a real chef - Sam Krori who owns the premises. Sam and his family take great pride in running their beautiful restaurant which has been completely refurbished and it really shows in every element of the place. In short - the best Bangladeshi food in and out of Bangladesh, fantastic ambience and great ambience. Personally recommend - Sweet and Spicy Honey Chicken and Fish Masala - yummy!

Rattlebone Inn, Malmesbury
Recommended by Kittyh

The Rattlebone Inn in Sherston is my idea of the perfect Cotswold country inn. We went last weekend and it did not disappoint with a welcoming roaring fire. The flamboyant landlord makes you feel welcome and there's always a tempting menu on offer. I went for the goat's cheese which came with a rhubarb jam - a strange combination, but it worked, followed by Gloucester Old Spot Belly of Pork, in a delicious Scrumpy and mustard sauce (comfort-food at its best)! For dessert, I chose an orange crème brulee - which came with melt-in-the-mouth shortbread. I was reliably informed by the landlord. that the free range meat is all locally sourced and the puddings are all homemade. I've also been in summer when there's been an curry evening held in the pub's garden followed by an African live band.

College Farm, Swindon
Recommended by Glen

Bad points. Rude and unfriendly Bar staff. Food takes up to 2 hours after being told 30 to 45 mins. Food cold. Too many customers complaining about time for food. Good points. The building (inside and out) is clean. Food is good value. memo..... Give it a go but expect a very very long wait for your food in busy times.

India Lounge, Cheltenham
Recommended by Graham & Julia

We have been regulars at the India Lounge since it opened and can thoroughly recommend it. The food is excellent and it's clear that quality ingredients are used and careful thought and preparation goes into producing the dishes. Service is friendly and attentive and the decor is contemporary and tasteful. In our view the best Indian restaurant in Cheltenham.