The Eliot Arms - Cotswold

The staff at this restaurant clearly enjoy their work, as they engaged in friendly banter and made us feel very welcome. The interior was lovely, creating a peaceful atmosphere. However, I must share my disappointment with the food. We ordered two calamari starters for four people, but each person only received two pieces, which felt like poor value for money. Moving on to the main courses, while there were many options available, we were all underwhelmed by our dishes. One friend ordered a fish pie, expecting it to come with green vegetables but it arrived with cauliflower instead. Despite being offered beans as a replacement, we were charged extra for them. Another friend had a risotto which was average, while another friend had a salad that was nothing special. I cannot even remember what I ordered, but I left feeling that the meal was entirely average, especially considering the £140 bill. Overall, I felt disappointed and would not return to this restaurant.

We stayed here for 2 nights. We had a lovely welcome and all the staff were very friendly. The rooms were very clean and decorated to a high degree. The food was excellent and we would definitely come again.

We had a delightful Sunday lunch with our large family group. The staff were polite and made us feel appreciated. The roast dinner was delicious, with a variety of tasty vegetables.

The restaurant had a very appealing ambiance, excellent service, and a diverse menu that resulted in a pleasant lunch with friends. While I wish there were a few more vegetarian options available, everything we tried was delicious.

Terrine still had Cling-Film around it. The bread required butter but was unable to request it as no staff asked if everything was ok. A brace of duck eggs was in fact two chicken eggs. The Delice was underwhelming. It was ok.