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Time Out says
Tue Sep 25 2012
There’s much to like about Elliot’s: a congenial atmosphere, charming staff and a short, interesting menu. But there are niggles too. The exposed brick walls, concrete floor and lack of soft furnishings mean noisiness; and prices are high for often-small portions. Starters are mainly assemblies; pecorino with chestnut honey, and radicchio, fennel and caper salad were both pleasing. Next, buttermilk fried chicken was a posh version of KFC: nicely flavoured but a small portion for £12. Also fine tasting yet diminutive was ricotta gnudi (similar to gnocchi) and asparagus. This was meant to come with chanterelles, but the kitchen had run out and neglected to tell the waiting staff (who at least removed it from the bill). We filled up on a generous portion of wild garlic and olive bread: finger-licking good, unlike the rather restrained chicken. Maybe hungry diners should order from the specials board. Our neighbours shared a 40-day-aged rib steak (£42.50 for 850g) and a side of cauliflower cheese: both big, glorious-looking portions. To finish, malt cake with spiced pumpkin sherbet sounded more alluring than it was. A modish drinks list runs from cocktails to Somerset cider brandy and includes biodynamic wines.
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