The Chequers - (Near Oxfordshire, South East)

VP We were so lucky to stumble upon The Cinnamon Stick. Located in the small village of Middle Barton where you’d expect nothing around, this restaurant is a total standout. It offers a true taste of Lebanese hospitality and home-style cooking. ​ The quality of food is incredible. Almost everything is made in-house (except for the gelato), and you can really taste the difference. The dishes are authentic, fresh, and truly delicious. It is rare to find such high-quality Mediterranean flavors in this area. ​ The staff is lovely and provides genuine Lebanese hospitality. You can tell the team cares about their guests and the food they serve. They made us feel very welcome from the moment we walked in. ​ If you are anywhere near Oxfordshire, this place is worth the detour. Huge thanks to the team for their service and for bringing such amazing flavors to a quiet corner of the country!

Andy Dix Popped in for a coffee with parents to see residents and friends since I stopped working there.

SJ A Our second visit to The Wild Rabbit was a perfect weekend break. Staying in one of the dog friendly cottage’s and dining in the restaurant (without the dogs). Service and welcome was impeccable. The food absolutely delicious. Wine list is very impressive too. It’s fast becoming one of our favourite weekend getaways. Thank you all for having us.

Francis Harper This is an outstanding little gem of a restaurant. Despite being rather busy, the atmosphere was so relaxed, quiet and inviting. The food was outstanding, with great portion sizes. I had to ask how the chef had cooked the bacon because it was amazing. The staff were first class. The young lady who served us was such a delight and attentive; she made us feel at home.

Andy Howard When you walk in and you’re greeted with a warm and welcoming smile from one of the owners (Claire) who seats you in a perfect spot right next to the kitchen where the co owner & Italian Chef (Val) slaves away making every meal to order using only the freshest ingredients you know you’ve found ‘your place’. Unable to choose what to eat we ask Val to keep us fed and watered and between the two we weren’t let down. We told Claire what our wine tastes were and she brought the most Devine wine! Val then made us a starter, a main and a main, and a main… AND a desert!! Wow wow wow!! (Have the crab pasta!!) Our first night at Alberto’s made us feel welcomed, wanted and part of the team! Did you know Val is also a jeweller?! Does this man’s skills have any boundries?! If only we’d come earlier we could have visited their veg shop just up the street “Plant’d” we will be back!! K&A

H L Ordered The Old Shed Breakfast, it comes with two slices of bacon, two sausages, grilled tomato and mushroom, a small cup of beans, two sunny side up fried eggs, a small hash brown, and four slices of toast (you get a choice of brown or white). To top it off, they make a great flat white.