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South Yorkshire, Sheffield - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

The (no) name is a teaser, in fact this converted shop in Sheffield’s Crookes district is full of eccentric touches: they don’t take cards, wine is strictly BYO (£3 corkage per person), the menu is handwritten on a wall-mounted roll of brown paper, and the whole place is a jumble of mismatched furniture that might have come from a local auction. Chef-owner Thomas Samworth works solo in a pint-sized kitchen hidden behind a drape, but his food shows plenty of ambition, creativity and individual character. Seasonal flavours loom large, from charred mackerel with Yorkshire rhubarb, horseradish and dill buttermilk or asparagus with brown butter and Marmite hollandaise to cod loin with confit new potatoes, baby spinach and grape sauce. There’s always something intriguing for veggies (how about spiced baked celeriac with brown lentil and coconut curry), while sweet treats could include caramelised white chocolate parfait with smoked caramel or vanilla panna cotta with ...

The (no) name is a teaser, in fact this converted shop in Sheffield’s Crookes district is full of eccentric touches: they don’t take cards, wine is strictly BYO (£3 corkage per person), the menu is handwritten on a wall-mounted roll of brown paper, and the whole place is a jumble of mismatched furniture that might have come from a local auction. Chef-owner Thomas Samworth works solo in a pint-sized kitchen hidden behind a drape, but his food shows plenty of ambition, creativity and individual character. Seasonal flavours loom large, from charred mackerel with Yorkshire rhubarb, horseradish and dill buttermilk or asparagus with brown butter and Marmite hollandaise to cod loin with confit new potatoes, baby spinach and grape sauce. There’s always something intriguing for veggies (how about spiced baked celeriac with brown lentil and coconut curry), while sweet treats could include caramelised white chocolate parfait with smoked caramel or vanilla panna cotta with poached peach, blackcurrant meringues and basil. Space is at a premium, and bookings are essential if you want to grab one of the two-hour slots in the ‘early’ or ‘late’ sittings.

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VENUE DETAILS

253 Crookes
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 1TFGB

0114 266 1520

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Deposit required, Cash only

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