Ascough’s is thrilled to be awarded 5 stars by the Leicetser Mercury in their latest review.

 

We don’t often give five-star restaurant reviews in The Week – so hats off to Ascough’s. Regular food reviewer Joan Stephens was very impressed indeed.

All the choices are intriguing for both the principal ingredients and their accompaniments… it’s those extra touches which are unusual, carefully thought-out and which distinguish the ordinary from the extra special.

My husband studied the wine list and pronounced it highly satisfactory… he was particularly impressed with the range of wines by the glass, especially as his generous glass of Tempranillo was only £4.95.

The vegetable bowl had carrots, mangetout peas and broccoli, all nicely al dente and the potatoes – cubes in a creamy garlicky sauce were so good, if I hadn’t had an eye on the puds, I’d have scoffed the lot.

Desserts are to drool over, if not to die for… Next time I come I shall have three puds I told my husband, who showed no surprise but marvelled silently at my capacity for a tackling anything else after the generous main course – but the peach syllabub was an irresistible creamy concoction shot through with peach puree, the strawberry sorbet melted in the mouth.

In terms of value for money this meal was faultless (six out of five, my husband reckoned!). The service was young, friendly and efficient, the ambiance pleasant, while the food is attractively presented without being over fussy and has clearly been cooked with flair and care. It’s a winning combination.

 

Read the full review here