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Sam & Jak

Gloucestershire, Cirencester - Modern European - Restaurant - ££

Contemporary all-day diner with terrific service and a relaxed vibe

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? Very Good

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

Spread over two floors, this stylishly renovated all-day diner in the historic centre of Cirencester is garnering high praise from locals who throng the place for breakfast, snacks and full meals. Grab a counter seat at the tiled bar on the ground floor to see chef-owners Sam Edwards and Jak Doggett in action in the open kitchen. Upstairs, the building’s original wooden beams and brick walls are enlivened by colourful framed prints, while green banquettes provide comfy seating at bare wood tables. The regularly changing menu draws inspiration from Europe and beyond but makes the best of local produce – from a starter of truffled broad beans and pea shoots on a garlic and mozzarella flatbread to macerated local strawberries adding some sweet acidity to a creamy Basque cheesecake. In between, curried crab fried rice is a must-have main course (with assorted accompaniments that could include samphire, coriander, chilli and lime) or you might fancy a grilled pork chop with cre...

Spread over two floors, this stylishly renovated all-day diner in the historic centre of Cirencester is garnering high praise from locals who throng the place for breakfast, snacks and full meals. Grab a counter seat at the tiled bar on the ground floor to see chef-owners Sam Edwards and Jak Doggett in action in the open kitchen. Upstairs, the building’s original wooden beams and brick walls are enlivened by colourful framed prints, while green banquettes provide comfy seating at bare wood tables.

The regularly changing menu draws inspiration from Europe and beyond but makes the best of local produce – from a starter of truffled broad beans and pea shoots on a garlic and mozzarella flatbread to macerated local strawberries adding some sweet acidity to a creamy Basque cheesecake. In between, curried crab fried rice is a must-have main course (with assorted accompaniments that could include samphire, coriander, chilli and lime) or you might fancy a grilled pork chop with creamed fennel, fregola and tapenade.

Warm, enthusiastic and helpful service adds to the relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere – thanks to a young team 'who will go the extra mile’. Good-quality house wines by the glass are rivalled by an enticing line-up of cocktails.

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VENUE DETAILS

2 Cricklade Street
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1JHGB

01285 704478

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Credit card required

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