I have had the pleasure of dining here …
I have had the pleasure of dining here a half dozen times and have a table booked again for next month.
This is the first place where I have eaten and truly been "Wowed", describing it to friends and family as a "taste experience" that must be tried.
Those who have, have been in complete agreement with me.
Along with the fantastic food, there is a good selection of beverages to compliment your meal, many from local companies, and, if you choose the tasting menu there is a supplementary matching wine for each of it's courses.
The restaurant is always busy and has a pleasant atmosphere, with all of the guests looking satisfied and either engaged in their meals or in each others company.
To compliment the food, the staff are both knowledgeable of the dishes and drinks they are serving and are very polite, friendly and helpful and the young chefs that work here are very talented.
The story behind the chefs and the restaurant is one of true dedication.
To quote Nico from the website:
"I’m looking to give young people who’ve had a poor start in life the opportunities to gain the skills needed to be a top chef."
So kudos to Nico and his staff for achieving this goal.
The whole ethos of 111 by Nico is one that deserves to be shared, and with fantastic food at a very reasonable price and great service I would recommend that all should have the pleasure of dining here.