Your essential guide to eating out and enjoying the varying and diverse flavours of the Central Counties
Anyone who has thought about eating out recently, will know how difficult it is to find information about local restaurants, pubs and eateries in one convenient place. The Menu is the answer to this problem.
Below you will find information on a wide variety of places to eat in the local area along with their menus, contact details and web addresses. To view your chosen menu simply click the 'find out more' links below. Don't forget to check back over the coming weeks as we add more menus.
All menus available for download are in PDF format and will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
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Hilltop Farm
Hunningham
- Hilltop Farm, Fosse Way, Hunningham, Leamington Spa, CV33 9EL Warwickshire
- 01926 632 978
- Find us on Google Maps
- A place to relax.
- A place to eat
- A place to shop
HILLTOP Farm Shop and Cafe is a family business that specialises in local traditional produce. The business is part of the farm that produces lamb, beef, asparagus, summer vegetables and arable crops including wheat, barley. peas and beans. In October 2003, the Shop and Cafe was built in a converted barn at the top of Hunningham Hill, boasting stunning views across Warwickshire
The Farm Shop Open Monday-Saturday (9am-6pm), Sunday (9am-5pm).
The family farm’s philosophy is that good food should be locally sourced, high quality and fairly priced. The range includes everyday essentials to gourmet fine speciality foods. They also have an organic range of fruit, vegetables, cheese and drinks and they cater for special dietary needs. Seasons are important at the shop so the food availability reflects what is grown locally at the time. Growing their own lamb and beef means the meat is of the finest quality.
The Cafe Open Monday-Saturday (9am-5pm), Sunday (9am-4pm)
Everything sold in the cafe is freshly prepared, using ingredients from the shop. Their award-winning breakfasts are a good way to start the day. And for lunch, the menu changes daily with a wide range of home made starters, main courses, salads and puddings. Of course, cream teas, tea cakes and homemade cakes and biscuits are also available. With home grown beef on the menu, it is no surprise that it Sunday lunches are extremely popular. There are two sittings at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Booking is essential.
The Hayloft Restaurant Open Friday and Saturday evenings, bookings from 7-9pm.
The family farm’s traditionally reared meat provides a tempting evening menu for its fully licensed restaurant. Sample the wide range of wines which bring out the best in the meals.
But for those who want to bring a touch of local farm cooking to their home, Hilltop Farm has given Choice readers one of its recipes for Hunter’s Lamb Stew - enjoy!
Recipe for Hunters Lamb Casserole Serves 4
Ingredients -
- 800G Lamb Shoulder-Diced
- 2 Medium Onions
- 1 Small Head of Celery
- 4 Heaped Tablespoons of Tomato Puree
- 6 Fresh Tomatoes-Roughly Chopped
- 3 Heaped Tablespoons of Light Brown Sugar
- Half a Pint of Red Wine
- 2 Tablespoons of English Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons of Horseradish
- 2 Pints of Beef Stock
- 4 Bay Leaves
Method -
- Marinade the Lamb in the Wine for 4 hours then drain and retain.
- In a heated pan,place the diced lamb and brown all over.
- Remove the meat from pan,drain the fat off and lightly fry the onions and celery for a minute.
- Add the lamb back to the pan and stir in the tomato puree,mustard,horseradish,sugar and the retained red wine.
- Bring to the boil and then simmer for one and a half hours-skimming every 20 minutes.
- Check the texture of the lamb and then season with salt and pepper to taste.
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La Tasca
Leamington
- La Tasca, 44-46 Warwick Street, Leamington Spa
- 0845 126 2968
- www.latasca.co.uk
- Find us on Google Maps
- A place to relax.
- A place to eat
- A place to drink
- Warm décor, authentic cuisine and friendly hospitality, create a unique and genuine atmosphere.
If you are looking for a fun restaurant to enjoy a good meal, that also takes group bookings, La Tasca is that place. Warm décor, authentic cuisine and friendly hospitality, create a unique and genuine atmosphere
With four distinct and very distinctive areas in the bar you'll always find the perfect spot to match your mood. Whether you're drinking, eating or just in for a coffee you'll find a warm welcome awaits
We cater for all size of parties and group bookings can easily be made at La Tasca by phone or online.
The combination of over 30 tapas dishes, paellas and wide range of Spanish wines and beers served in our warm and colourful surroundings, make it a truly exceptional experience
We are sure that once you have sampled our Spanish hospitality and excellent cuisine, when you think La Tasca you will think 'My favourite restaurant, my favourite bar' and even 'my favourite place
Why not enjoy a taste right now? Hasta la vist
Our website address is latasca.co.uk which features complete details.
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Caffe Uno
Rugby
- 2 Regent Street, Rugby. CV21 2QF
- 01926 422988
- www.caffeuno.co.uk/
- Find us on Google Maps
- Pizza, Pasta, Salads and Italian Specialities
- Family Friendly
- Now taking bookings for Christmas
At Caffè Uno we believe that sharing food, drink and conversation is one of life's greatest pleasures
Our aim is to create a friendly, lively and enjoyable atmosphere for you to share, where you can eat the best authentic Italian food.
Our delicious NEW menu is focused on offering a wide variety of dishes, based on traditional Italian recipes from steaming bowls of pasta with aromatic sauces, delicious pizzas to succulent, freshly prepared grilled specialities and light crunchy salads.
Families and children are always welcome and there is a special children's menu and goody pack.
Our website address is caffeuno.co.uk which features complete menu details.
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Peking Chef
Banbury
- 4 Ruscote Arcade, Longlandes Way, Banbury OX16 1PH
- 01295 270500
- Find us on Google Maps
- Love food? Peking Chef welcomes you this Christmas
- Open 7 Days a Week
- New Thai Menu now available
- Your delicious local oriental Take Away
The Peking Chef, is located just outside Banbury Town Centre and is open 7 days a week.
They generally specialise in Chinese cuisine, however they now a fabulous new Thai menu.
They are friendly family run business that welcomes everyone.
Piccolino's Restaurant
Leamington Spa
- 7 - 9 Spencer Street, Royal Leamington Spa. CV31 3NE
- 01926 422988
- www.ilpiccolinos.co.uk
- Find us on Google Maps
- Italian Family-run Restaurant & Pizzeria
- Established 1979
- Importers of Fine wines
- Open 7 Days a week
When everyone else was celebrating the start of the new Millennium, the Urso family were celebrating the 21st year of Piccolino's.
Piccolino's Pizzeria Restaurant is well known to most locals in Warwick and Leamington Spa and even appears in Australian Guide books to England, where the experience of Piccolino's is described as "One not to miss" for visiting Australians.
Takeaway servcie available. All parties and Functions catered for.
Delivery within 5 miles of Leamington Spa
Our website address is ilpiccolinos.co.uk which features complete menu details.
Piccolino's Restaurant
Warwick
- 31 Smith Street, Warwick, CV34 4JA
- 01926 491020
- www.ilpiccolinos.co.uk
- Find us on Google Maps
- Italian Family-run Restaurant & Pizzeria
- Established 1979
- Importers of Fine wines
- Open 7 Days a week
When everyone else was celebrating the start of the new Millennium, the Urso family were celebrating the 21st year of Piccolino's.
Piccolino's Pizzeria Restaurant is well known to most locals in Warwick and Leamington Spa and even appears in Australian Guide books to England, where the experience of Piccolino's is described as "One not to miss" for visiting Australians.
Takeaway servcie available. All parties and Functions catered for.
Our website address is ilpiccolinos.co.uk which features complete menu details.
Ask
Rugby
- 23-24 High St, Rugby. CV21 3BG
- 01788 553220
- www.askcentral.co.uk/
- Find us on Google Maps
- Childrens Menus available all day 3 courses for only £4.95
- Stylish and Relaxed Italian Restaurant
- Fully Licensed and Air Conditioned
A stylish and relaxed Italian restaurant with a broad menu and appeal
With a strong reputation for offering a broad menu of Italian dishes including pizza, pasta and salad and attentive service, ASK is a popular destination. It's informal, contemporary ambience lends itself to a wide range of dining experiences across our 115 restaurants, including business lunches, family occasions and romantic dinners.
Ask Restaurants Ltd. is a leading name in the UK casual dining market.
We operate over 200 restaurants in the premium eat-in pizza/pasta segment under two great brands - Ask and zizzi.
Although we have grown rapidly over the years our focus remains constant; to serve freshly prepared quality food in stylish and comfortable surroundings with Friendly efficient service.
Our restaurants are situated in prime positions. Each restaurant has a unique design to suit the character of the building and we take particular pleasure in restoring listed building or buildings of local interest.
Our website address is askcentral.co.uk which features complete menu details.
Veritas
Banbury
- 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury. OX16 0TF
- 01295 224 890
- www.veritaswinebars.com
- Find us on Google Maps
- A place to relax.
- A place to eat
- A place to drink
- Modern Anglo-French cuisine at its very best.
Welcome to Veritas.... Stylish and modern, relaxed and welcoming..... we can say all of this, but come and find out for yourself. Visit Veritas and find out why we are so highly recommended and why our customers keep on coming back.
A place to relax....
With four distinct and very distinctive areas in the bar you'll always find the perfect spot to match your mood. Whether you're drinking, eating or just in for a coffee you'll find a warm welcome awaits
A place to eat....
At Veritas we are firm believers in using the very best of locally produced seasonal ingredients to produce mouth-watering dishes. Modern Anglo-French cuisine at its very best. Our menu is designed to suit every occasion and to fit with your lifestyle.
A place to drink....
Our wine list is second to none in terms of depth and quality; this is complemented by a fine selection of bottled beers to suit every taste. If you are not sure which wine you want, we have plenty by the glass - so have a taste first
Our website address is veritaswinebars.com which features complete details.
The New Inn
Buckby Wharf
- Buckby Wharf, Long Buckby, NN6 7PW
- 01327 844747
- www.gillies-inns.com
- Find us on Google Maps
- High quality home cooking at reasonable prices.
- Childrens' menu and high chairs for tiny tots.
- Open 7 Days a week
We are located right on the top lock of the Buckby flight of locks, easily accessible from the surrounding canal network and the A5 which runs past the New Inn between Weedon and Kilsby. We have a patio area adjacent to the top lock with tables and seats for you to enjoy a quiet drink or a meal (weather permitting!), whilst watching the narrow boats go up and down through the top lock.
Operated with friendly staff, we are building an enviable reputation for quality food and drinks at reasonable prices for both the local and canal communities, with an emphasis on friendly family service. Whether you are out for the day on the canal, on a canal holiday or a local resident call at the New Inn to sample our extensive menu or the mouth watering specials on the Specials Board. Just call in, or phone us and we will be happy to take your table booking.
Quality Food
Offering high quality home cooking at reasonable prices, the New Inn is a must for your next lunch or dinner outing.
Children
Children whe accompanied by adults are welcome. Our Restaurant features a childrens' menu and high chairs for tiny tots. Our staff will be pleased to assist with heating special foods or milk bottles.
Our website address is gillies-inns.com which features complete menu details.
If you would like to advertise your pub, restaurant or eatery on The Menu website and make a copy of your menu(s) available to download you can email us at Lisa.Mann@hoenews.co.uk.
