The Goose, Britwell Salome

[Bernice Hurst]

Just back from an excellent lunch, light and tasty, good food that was not too precious. Matt wasn't there, which was disappointing, but whoever cooked for us did a darned fine job. Much enjoyed start to finish - bread mentioned on another strand was especially good, fresh pasta delicate and fully flavoured with mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and parmesan shavings. Almond and gooseberry tart with vanilla ice cream was a perfect finish. Wouldn't normally have all three courses for lunch but as Mary, the restaurant manager, told us when we discussed choices, portions and dishes were chosen to make sure there was still room without bloating and needing a wheelbarrow to get back to the car. Mary and the waiter, whose name I'm sorry I didn't get, made us feel particularly welcome (possibly because no one else was there? I doubt it, I think they would have been as friendly even if rushed off their feet). It's been many years since my last visit and I thought the re-decoration was lovely, welcoming and comfortable. I look forward to going back in winter when the fire is lit although the garden looked particularly inviting for a warmer day than today. Oh yes, and fixed price menu was extremely good value, £10.95 for two courses plus £3.95 for the third.

Edited August 16, 2007 by Bernice Hurst (log)