Royal Oak - Stratford-on-Avon

We decided on a whim to have lunch at this restaurant while on our way to our weekend getaway. We have since highly recommended it to everyone we have talked to. The food was excellent, and the presentation was outstanding! The wine selection was fabulous, and everything was served with great attention and the biggest smiles. They made catering for my shellfish allergy seem effortless, and my dishes were delicious. We can't wait to return with our friends and family. This is one of the best restaurants we have ever been to! We hope you enjoy the recommendations we gave you for Derbyshire.

This restaurant serves the best food for miles, with great service and a fabulous, innovative menu. The selection of unpretentious and delicious wines is also worth mentioning. The attentive service and accommodations for coeliacs make this place a must-visit. I highly recommend it in every way!

Our first visit to the Royal Oak with friends for a pre-Christmas lunch. We had high expectations, given the Michelin Star, and we’re not disappointed. The service was friendly, and attentive, but not overly formal which is what we like. The food was beautifully cooked,...and presented, with a good choice for vegetarians. Even the bread was to die for! We ended up having the Course lunch. Highlights of the meal were the pheasant agnolotti and the chocolate soufflé. The cheese was all local as I guess were the rest of the ingredients. The house gin, again local, is well worth a try. The wine list is extensive but not over intimidating. Will definitely be going back for more in the New Year!

A beautiful little Restaurant, without the constant sound of traffic. Also attentive staff, with also the Chefs coming out to describe the dishes...a great touch. We both had the Pheasant Agnolotti for starter which was excellent, with subtle flavours, light and with the right textures....I had Mallard for the Main, with my friend having the Cornish Cod with Borlotti beans and trompettes. Even though both dishes were executed well, didn`t quite live up to the starter. The Cod dish was in my opinion lacking in depth of flavour and the Mallard could have been slightly softer and with more sauce offered. The star of the meal was both the Crab Apple Souffle and the dark chocolate with pear and birch syrup. Over all a place that I would definitely return too.

Lovely food, lovely setting, friendly abs interesting staff. Can’t wait to return. Extensive wine list