Claim a table by the fireside in winter or in the garden in summer to enjoy the rustic dishes served at this deservedly popular Italian-inflected cafe in a picturebook setting. The food is reliably excellent (succulent lamb, splendid salads), service is casually friendly and a David Hook cellar door is here, so you can add a tasting to your visit.


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