The Twenty Six

Sophisticated restaurants are jaunts that I rarely inhabit. The Twenty Six exudes swank. A diminutive sized interior enthrals the senses. I loved the jam jar lighting, spiral staircase and humble fireplace. The menu is fine too, a small but interesting selection. Food is served humbly, dishes are masterfully prepared with care. Each dish tasted wonderful; flavours were delicate, yet bustling. It’s how fine dining should be, relaxed, considerate and not over engineered. The Twenty Six, with its plethora of candles is a romantic venue for lovers of food and life.

A very special place with each piece of the dining experience puzzle neatly in place. Lovely atmosphere, cosy and inviting. Friendly staff who are attentive and very knowledgeable about both wine and food. The food was sublime. Very complex flavours combined with skill and expertise. The menu is adventurous and bold with come classic crowd pleasers. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.

Cosy restaurant with memorable food. A warm welcome helped by a log burning fire kicked off a great food experience. The 5 course menu gave a range of flavours each with a twist. Ever had rotten apple purée? Have now. Duck heart sausage...so good even my slightly squeamish wife liked it. This was topped off by the most intriguing dusted chocolate stones filled with a beetroot ice cream....so pretty I forgot to take a photo (chef, can you help?). I'll keep watching to see when the next season's menu is out, I'll be back.

The food is definitely interesting and exciting and the atmosphere is cozy and modern. Definitely worth a adding to your rotation of better resturants in the area. The one negative is the portion control is a little off base. Some dishes are plates full of deliciousness and some are significantly smaller and require sides but its hard to tell from the menu.