Forte Kitchen in Winchester

We went upstairs and had brunch on a Sunday. We ordered an avocado dish, and package, with 2 drinks. The atmosphere was quite lively, and the cafe was almost full. We felt the food quality was acceptable, but I wouldn't describe it as outstanding on this occasion. One thing they perhaps could do more of is to improve the presentation of the food and drinks.

Very disappointed on this occasion. The wine was served chilled and when we asked for an ice bucket we were brought ice! In terms of the food my wife’s mackerel salad was very good, however I had a toastie which was greasy and unpleasant and served plain with no garnish. I mentioned this when paying and was met with disinterest! Oh well!

Absolutely amazing place with fantastic food. The flavours were sublime. I watched James Martin on the TV this morning and it was lovely to actually taste food right up there of the same quality. The Scotch egg was one of the best I have even tasted. If you find yourself in Winchester search this place out.

Great service and food. Really enjoyed the whole experience though slightly higher cost bracket. Well staffed and efficient service, helpful and genuine. Will go back. Recommended.

Father's Day breakfast with my wife and two children (8 and 3). Very disappointing. The children had sausages and beans and were happy. I had an average Full English which was very small, cold and left me hungry afterwards, my wife had avocado on toast which looked super, but was in fact very strange tasting, possibly having whizzed up coriander, some other spice and too much lemon juice, the avocado taste was overwhelmed and both of us couldn't eat it. When I mentioned this I was told 'thats how it comes out of the kitchen'. The fruit juices were great and so was the tea (in fact the tea was excellent). £67 inc tip, goodness me.

Really nice full English, friendly service and nice atmosphere. Relaxed place and very tasty food. Proper big pot of tea too!!

Bad experience. Staff were friendly, but service was very slow. We waited a long time for our drinks and food. Bread was too tough to cut, and generally not what expected- full English wasn’t worth £15.

This is a lovely place. I ordered a full vegetarian cooked breakfast and really could not fault it. The staff were so friendly and it's no trouble to customise your order. I had a smoothie and a coffee with my meal and everything was delicious. The only reason I did not award 5 stars was the prices are rather high, but I was enjoying a short break in Winchester, so it was a nice treat. If you have limited mobility, note the washrooms are up a steep flight of stairs.

Very disappointing experience. Used to love this place but would no longer recommend. Service slow, food underwhelming, menu choices limited and for what you get, not good value for money. Drinks were nice.

Avocado on toast with eggs. The eggs were solid, the toast needed a steak knife to cut it. Also they usually serve loose leaf tea, this has been changed to tea bags. We ended up eating the hard eggs and avocado and unable to eat the toast. This experience cost over £35 for two. Poor experience after years of supporting this establishment.

Visited having read the good reviews on here, but unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. I'd booked a table but we were put upstairs in a smaller room, which was nice enough although not as cool as downstairs. The service was nervous and we were asked numerous times if everything was ok, by several different servers, each time replying yes it was fine thank you. I was asked if I wanted the poached egg on top of my mushrooms on toast and the waitress recommended it - it didn't work at all. The mushrooms themselves were excellent, with spinach and pine nuts, but the egg didn't go well at all. And the oregano and feta chips were a tepid, fat and unappealing disappointment. Payment was taken from my credit card by a waitress who waved the card machine at me and then carried on walking to the next table without even an acknowledgement or thank you when my card went through. Sorry to say that I can't recommend this place!

Despite being local we haven't been hear for years. Since our last visit it has expanded and definitely feels more modernised and less cramped than previously. On a Sunday they serve all day breakfast. Its certainly not a cheap affair - 4 sausage sandwiches, 1 milkshake, 1 smoothie, a tea and a coffee was £49. Sausage sandwiches come with a slightly bizarre pile of watercress, seemed a bit unnecessary to me. To that they automatically add a discretionary 10% service charge - in the UK, if you go somewhere that is really a cafe, then a service charge is pushing it a bit. Waiting staff in the UK are paid a minimum living wage and to charge an extra £5 to shove 4 sausage sandwiches and 4 drinks on a table is totally ridiculous. That is , after all, what someone is already paying for when they go out to eat.

😱 best soup I have ever eaten! I am a really fussy eater. The whole menu looked divine. I just couldn't make up my mind what to have! The atmosphere was great. Really lovely staff. I just wish we had more time for another go at their menu! Very reasonably priced.

20 of us went here for breakfast (we did pre order) today. Absolutely excellent great food, great waitress really well organised huge thank you

We love this place. Fabulous food in a friendly atmosphere. We actually had ur wedding reception here a few years ago and it was wonderful. It is still as good as ever and as a bonus the downstairs ‘The Hatch’ is dog friendly!

We visited for brunch and the food was absolutely delicious, would definitely visit again as I wanted about 5 things from the menu and it was a tough decision! The service could have been a bit warmer, it was very efficient but the staff weren’t overly friendly or smiley! Didn’t spoil it though!

Booked for breakfast the day after Boxing Day and eveything hit the spot. Loved the huge teapot, refreshing to see. No cup with a teabag in it here. Sweetcorn fritters are sensational and cannot find a fault. Will be back next time in Winchester. A good time had by all :-)

We hired a small private dining room for a group of 18. The space was just right and beautifully decorated for Christmas. The food was amazing. We paid for the food and some drinks in advance with a cash bar on the night. Communication before the event was great and they were very flexible. Everything was well organised and the team looking after us were very friendly and accommodating.

I went with my friend and my toddler and I was impressed how kid friendly this place was. There was a small buggy park (which would only fit one maybe two prams but rare to find at all in restaurants), baby changing, highchairs and a kids menu. It is up a flight of stairs though if you are bringing a buggy but the waiter was so kind and immediately offered to help me with the buggy. All the waiters and waitresses were absolutely lovely, they were so attentive and helpful. Really kind and friendly. The food was delicious, I had the chickpea and aubergine stew with naan and it was lovely and warming on a cold winter’s day. My daughter very much enjoyed her meal which came with complimentary juice which she very much appreciated! My friend also had the stew and really liked it too. A really lovely spot and brilliant for kids, I felt so welcomed and everyone was so kind and helpful with my daughter.

Really lovely atmosphere, had a nice breakfast menu with vegan options. Waited quite a while for the food however, when it came it was definitely worth the wait! Portions were big and very yummy, food was slightly pricier that I thought but again it was delicious and good sized portions. I had avocado on toast which was lovely, we also had one vegan breakfast and one meat breakfast and they looked amazing!

We booked a table for lunch based on previous reviews and the lure of local produce. Between 4 of us we had burgers, scotch eggs and ham & egg. The burgers were no better than a well made McDonalds. The ham was pale and nothing special. The scotch egg was unexciting. On top of this the drinks were very expensive for the quality and serving size. Overall a very disappointing but expensive experience.

Always a lovely place to eat in Winchester - gets busy at the weeekends so best to come early.. Tasty food and friendly / welcoming staff.

Popped into The Hatch for some Saturday lunch. Enjoyed toasted sandwich and pot of tea, Great place to relax and watch the world go by. Would visit again if in area

Went to Forte for lunch. I was REALLY impressed. The staff were lovely and very attentive. I had the spiced chickpea dish and it was delicious and I thought it was excellent value - a generous portion. Recommended.

Me and my friends had just come back from Boomtown on Monday morning with all our heavy luggage and were soaking, starving and looking for someone where could eat before our train ride home. We came across Forte Kitchen and so we popped in and...

We popped in on Sunday for brunch and coffee as a couple. We ordered smoked trout with scrambled egg, and the second dish was the sweetcorn fritters with a poached egg and a gorgepus dressing (which we couldn't work out what is was) which were...

Popped in for a late lunch after a long journey; were promptly greeted and it was explained only toasties were available - but we were blown away by both the coffee and the food. Fresh ingredients were paired together with sourdough bread to make excellent...

First time to the Forte kitchen and we all thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast Great service, great choice of food and drinks and good value Definitely recommend this very clean restaurant

We wanted a restaurant to go for a Saturday brunch with friends - I tend to rely on TripAdvisor for guidance when in a new place and found Forte Kitchen. Some recent reviews suggest that they don’t have enough staff and therefore had long waits....

We have been loyal customers of Forte Kitchen since it opened in 2015, visiting every two weeks on a Sunday. At that time, it consisted of one large room, full of character and with a high ceiling (although this made for a noisy eating environment,...

Breakfast is consistently great here. High quality ingredients, nicely cooked, and a range of menu choices - all good. Highly recommend!

Stopped in for lunch, food service from ordering to table was very slow with other guests leaving ahead of their food. this was somewhat odd given the staff numbers they had, seemed the kitchen was two people whilst front house had 8 staff. ordered two...

Went in for a business lunch and had the fish and chips. It was very nice, but it was a very thick fillet and quite heavy going. Thinner would have been better, but it was still good. Reasonably priced especially given it's Winchester. Good waitress...

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My friends and I have been visiting 'Forte Kitchen' for years. However, today will probably be the last time... I don't know if it's under new management but standards have definitely fallen. Firstly, we were told we'd have to be out by 4pm as they...

Three of us had a fantastic brunch on Sunday late morning. The restaurant was busy but as we had called ahead there was a table reserved for us. Service was swift and two of us tucked into the Full English while one went for the...

We were so disappointed by lunch here. The food took over half an hour to arrive and was stodgy tasteless and lukewarm. I was shocked at the bill as VAT is added in addition to the menu prices listed plus a ‘voluntary’ service charge so...

Visited for brunch. Sad to see that they don’t do the breakfast style menu all day - I hadn’t been in ages but I swear the all day breakfast etc used to be available at lunch time? Maybe I’m wrong! Nonetheless, my husband had the...

Visited this restaurant for Brunch following a pre-booking on their website. Delightful menu with good choices offering quality food. Our only disappointment reflects the poor service to bring food to table after waiting over 30 mins. Although they served our hot drinks fairly promptly, they...

Having decided to venture away from our hotel breakfast we were delighted to find this gem of a place. We both had the full English which was made with exceptional ingredients that are locally sourced. A great place for breakfast and lovely coffee too. Many...

Nice breakfast had full English, average size. Coffees were small & charged the same as large in other cafes, that was the down side.

Really lovely place to come for breakfast! We are visiting Winchester for the Christmas market and came here for the delicious breakfast. Great range of food, many options and some unusual picks.

Great decor and good atmosphere, but sadly, my aubergine salad was poor. The aubergine was like a piece of leather. Was with a young friend who I had invited, so didn’t want to complain, but very disappointing

We booked Forte Kitchen for our Wedding Reception in September, from our first visit we decided that this was the place for us! Agne who organises the private events was absolutely great from our first visit, replying quickly to our many emails and not blinking...

This was my first time at Forte Kitchen, a favourite venue of my daughter. The food was just great. OK, I only had a burger, but it was one of the best that I've eaten this year. My partner had a chicken salad but was...

Our family favourite brunch spot in the city. Always consistent and great service. Great quality food, the coffee could be better made as not always great tasting, can be a little darker on flavour which means less sweetness.

Visited the Hatch in Winchester for lunch and ordered 2 Croque Monsieur. It is advertised on the menu as ham, cheese with bechamel sauce. When the food arrived the croque monsieur was a toasted ham sandwich with very little cheese and no bechamel sauce. We...

We were so pleased with our delicious lunches. My friend had fried mushrooms on sourdough toast with Alresford watercress and I chose what turned out to be like eggs benedict but with trout instead of ham with the eggs and trout lying on a bed...

We have eaten there 3 times now, and every time the food has been amazing. Small but interesting menu, relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and there is always the chance to get a table after a few minutes without booking. Shame it's not opened for dinner...

Had a delicious breakfast here. Food very well prepared, coffee excellent and service is tip top. Highly recommended.

Looking forward to a nice breakfast, so googled "best breakfast in Winchester". So with 4.5 star TA reviews, I chose Forte's Kitchen for my breakfast. However I was disappointed, the healthy breakfast was well cooked & presented, and the staff attentive. So a nice cafe...

I am not keen on writing poor restaurant reviews in the current post pandemic climate with the pressures that hospitality faces particularly with the challenging state of recruitment in the industry. So I will only make a factual observation and leave it there. My partner...

Had breakfast here this morning and was very impressed by the menu choices. Sat outside in the little side street and enjoyed our drinks and food. Great voice for vegans as well.

We went to Forte kitchen for a private event- my friend’s 30th birthday. It was the perfect space- starting with canapés and then onto a disco with a DJ later in the evening. The staff were super friendly and the food and cocktails were great. I had so much fun!! I’ve also been to Forte for breakfast before and it was great- will definitely return on my next visit to Winchester.

I went to forte for a friends birthday celebrations - where they had booked the whole venue. AMAZING. Lovely service, bubbles flowing all night, delicious canapés and a separate dancing area with DJ booth. Having the two areas separate is particularly good for mixed groups where some people might want to sit and chat while others want to dance! All in all a brilliant evening and I would recommend to anyone planning a party or celebration in the area. Thanks Forte!

Does everything it says on the tin, great freshly cooked food made from local ingredients. Cooked beautifully and served piping hot. A real treat of a place, yes sometimes you have to wait for a table, but its worth waiting for, great coffee too.

Friendly and attentive staff. Reasonably priced and the coffee was delicious. Would recommend the brownie and the lemon drizzle cake

Amazing. Very good very nice! Very good very nice xd Engaging. Dynamic. Exciting Coffee brilliant, loved the froth!!!

Lovely breakfast visit last weekend. We booked and I’m glad we did as most tables were reserved and the place was very busy - but it was Saturday morning.The staff are so lovely and attentive. Didn’t have to wait long for anything - service with a smile!We both had cooked breakfasts with extras. They ask you which bread/toast you want and give a good serving of butter on the side too. My husband loves Tabasco sauce with everything and it’s rare places have it - they did! He was super chuffed. Coffee and smoothies were really nice. Reasonable prices. Lovely atmosphere. One of my fave places for breakfast and brunch in Winchester and will continue to return for sure. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a really delicious, hot, good quality breakfast. Everything is spot on!

Great food, at a reasonable price. The cafe is very welcoming and clean. The waitresses were all very attentive. The hot smoked mackerel was amazing.

We stayed in Winchester for 1 night for the Christmas markets and had breakfast here. Lovely atmosphere, yummy food and attentive staff.

Had one of the most delicious breakfast experiences here at Forte Kitchen. I had the vegan breakfast & my partner had the pancakes with Yogurt & fruit. Both tasted lovely! Pros:- Friendly staff who accommodate for dietary needs- Healthy portion sizes - Good quality ingredients - Absolutely no grease on the breakfast plate- Beautiful looking café interior - Fast service (even when busy)- Lovely coffee - they even made me a cafetière which wasn’t on the menu Cons:You can wrack up quite a bill with drinks - but it’s well worth it! :-)Will be returning when we are next over.

Came for lunch for a work meeting, had a hand pressed beef burger was very tasty and French fries , great coffee as well, and very good service

After seeing Xmas market we stopped here for lunch. Luckily booked in advance as place is very popular ! You wouldn’t know it is there as based on the 1st floor . Very friendly and professional staff. Great selection of mains for lunch. Reasonable prices considering such central location. Would definitely recommend

The tearoom is beautifully decorated and light-filled - it's a lovely atmosphere. Breakfast was delicious - corn fritters, poached eggs, smoked salmon etc. The coffee wasn't great, but not everyone's a coffee geek. If your are, there's better coffee to be had elsewhere in Winchester. Service was ok - everything took a bit too long, despite there being a lot of staff. It was a pleasant enough experience but won't be rushing back.

An Oasis in a busy city.Excellent service from very attentive staff who could not do enough for everyone and it was very busy.

Welcoming service and plenty of table space on a wet weekday lunchtime. Very pleasant staff, and the food was great....we both had the smoked mackerel / poached egg combination, and a side order of potato wedges and feta to share, probably the most protein- rich items on the menu ! The cafe is easy to find, just before the crossroads on Parchment Street. The cafe is up a steep flight of stairs, so if stairs are not possible, then you may miss out on a very good place to eat. A warning to tall people using the toilet....try to avoid your head hitting the lampshade over the sink .

… with some nice touches and excellent service. Breakfast all cooked well and nice and hot - thank goodness! Tasty bacon and freshly squeezed orange juice.

Chose to book a table here for a lunch purely on the back of reviews and knowledge that they took Gluten free seriously for Coeliacs.Sadly on the day we visited all GF sweet options (frangipange or chocolate orange cake) were unavailable, I asked if there was anything else they could do and the answer was a straight no without checking with the kitchen, leaving one of our party with just a cup of coffee while the rest of us ate cake!The mains were tasty but on the expensive side and the lemon drizzle cake a real disappointment, dry sponge and white icing, no drizzle!

In a town with lots of (mainly average & over priced) restaurants, Forte Kitchen is nicely different and provided a good venue for an informal business lunch.The main dining area has high ceilings and quirky decor - we understand they have expanded the restaurant into an adjoining accommodation this year, which provides plenty of room for well spaced tables and social distancing.Interesting menu, with adequate choice of small plates and more substantial mains, plus a short wine list that just about does the job.Food and service were excellent and pricing is reasonable for Winchester.Worth another visit when we're next in town.

An absolutely superb family breakfast. The poached eggs were all perfect, the bacon was so amazing that my daughter switched from not liking bacon to loving it, the wife was very happy with the generous helping of avocado on her healthy option and the staff are fantastic. It's also a very stylish place to have breakfast. Can't recommend it enough.

We stumbled across Forte Kitchen when we were in Winchester and looking for a good burger. Well, what a find!! We fell in love with the clean but homely decor and the relaxed vibe and decided there and then that it was perfect for our wedding reception! We hired the black room for our 35 guests and Agne and the Forte team went above and beyond to make sure we had the best party ever! From the set up of the room, to the delicious canapés, and just being so accommodating to our every request, we really couldn’t have asked for anything more perfect to celebrate our Big Day! Thank you again for everything. Robyn and Sally

We’ve wanted to try this place for some time but it’s always so busy but today we arrived early and were lucky enough to get a table. What a lovely place! Beautifully decorated and a warm friendly welcome. We ordered the full English Breakfast and the French Toast which were both absolutely perfect. Excellent quality ingredients and the fluffiest softest French Toast I’ve ever eaten. We’ll definitely be back soon.

I booked this venue on recommendation of a friend who lives in Winchester. I can't thank her enough for the tip off to this little gem. I held my 50th Birthday Do here in the black room. From beginning to end the whole experience was top notch. The event planning, the menu / drinks selection, the decoration (think tea lights, balloons, placards) and then the food, music and vibe of the evening itself. Helped by the "couldn't do enough for you" staff who made the evening run smoothly with the right amount of fun. Memories made that will last a lifetime. Huge fan. Highly recommend.

Brief coffee stop. Good coffee, Friendly welcome and staff. Delicious apple cake! Worth stepping off the main street to find this place.

Great food great service would 100% recommend, really friendly staff and helpful with young kids, check it out for sure!!

Forte Kitchen is an outstanding place to get hearty, tasty and fresh food. With their new venture The Hatch opening during the pandemic, they kept me going with tasty toasties from the takeaway hatch during the winter lockdown. Since full reopening I have had the most incredible and generous smoked trout salad for lunch. Then most recently they hosted a friend’s birthday party in the evening and all of the staff defined the meaning of hospitality in a world and time when many are struggling to do the industry justice. On top of that, the surroundings instead are lovely and the food is some of the best, if not the best, you’ll find in Winchester. Thank you and don’t stop doing what you’re doing Forte Kitchen!

We had a really nice vegan breakfast here which was delicious (they have a normal full English breakfast too). Pancakes and coffee were also excellent. Will go back definitely.

Beautiful little cafe,food excellent, loved all the quirky little extras like tiny milk bottles,tiny salt pot and tiny butter dishes. Staff polite and friendly restaurant was spotless ,however it's a 1st floor cafe with no lift.

I love the interior and chill vibe of the inside and the food and drinks were so nice, quick service and lovely workers:)would recommend

Having been brushed off elsewhere with a disinterested 'too busy' comment we were pleased to find the Hatch with available seating outside. Our breakfast rolls came in good time, the coffee that accompanied them was fine. Staff were attentive and friendly.

Found this place nestled away down a side road. Really nice location, and the staff were very friendly and took great care of us. We both had the full English and it was delicious. The coffee was great too! Would highly recommend.

We found Forte to be a very nice, simple but touch of chic, nice ambience, staff friendly and catered to our requests to change our choice of selection without fuss and the cod sandwich on sourdough was fantastic!Price was reasonable and would recommend for a great lunchtime treat!!

Held a family wedding reception here and everything was perfect. Clearly they have gone to a lot of trouble and thought to create a lovely ambiance. The quality of the catering was first class, and the owner and her team’s customer service were spot on in every respect. All requests were carefully listened to and quietly delivered, taking any stress out of the occasion. Even when things got a little boisterous as the night wore on, the odd spill was cleared up discreetly! Would highly recommend for a private function for any occasion. Thank you for such a memorable occasion.

We went into the Hatch part of this restaurant and had a super breakfast and the service was very friendly and efficient. The smell of cooking bacon and the resulting lovely thick slices were well worth it.

We had breakfast as a family of four. Varied menu, great food and prompt service. Would recommend. The french toast with bacon was especially popular, though not a huge portion I didn’t mind as it meant I could try some other items as well.

Such a fantastic trip to Forte Kitchen. We hadn’t booked (which is advised as they were packed!) But even so they were so accommodating and fitted my husband and I and our daughter in happily. We ordered fresh OJ, coffee and a banana milkshake for our little one and we both had pancakes bacon and maple syrup and a side of scrambled egg for our daughter. The staff were brilliant with her, she had a high chair, colouring and a beautiful children’s plate and cutlery which all enhanced the experience for us feeling as parents that we can actually go out somewhere nice with our almost 2 year old and enjoy it! Pancakes were fluffy and delicious and the bacon and maple syrup was plentiful the dish overall is incredibly good value at £8 for the heart of Winchester. It was a really lovely experience and we really appreciated being made to feel so at home when eating out with a toddler can so often be a challenge! Thank you so much to all!

Our first choice in Winchester for breakfast was closed and a local recommended Forte Kitchen. It was so good we came back again. Lovely setting, relaxing music, friendly attentive staff. I had smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. The salmon was plentiful. The full English was good according to my husband who doesn’t dish out compliments easily!! Trying the Avacado and poached eggs today

Fantastic service, amazing food and great setting. Would fully recommend the full English, the pancakes and the French toast. All fresh and tasty and made to order with the staff going above and beyond.

Very friendly and helpful staff, seating inside and outside with a limited but inventive menu. The sister cafe, the Forte Kitchen, next door has a larger menu.We had a sour dough toastie and the soup of the day, both tasty and unusual (the soup was sweetcorn and chorizo), looking at other people's meals I wished I'd had one of the salads (Spinach, Peas, Courgette & Orzo Pasta, Pine Nuts, Goat’s Cheese & Pesto) too! Teas, coffees and juices available

Friendly staff - great location and the best scotch egg I’ve ever had. That would have made the team at Masterchef happy- what an absolute gem of a find

Visit took place during Covid restrictions prior to 19/7/21. The Hatch was open for seating outside for lunch and drinks. We had a table at a restaurant in the evening so elected for a light bite. With the weather fine we stumbled across The Hatch and ordered drinks and a sourdough toastie, what a brilliant lunch. We had halvesies of each other toastie and the mushroom and spinach took the prize. This toastie beats anything we have had before by miles. Excellent.

Recently had breakfast here on two occasions, sweet corn fritters one day, french toast the next. Both were wonderful meals but the sweet corn fritters were to die for! Only problem is I live too far away to visit regularly and they’ve set that bar too high! Will definitely be returning at some though.

Super food! Worth a visit! You cannot see the eating section of this place from the outside but don’t let that put you off. Difficult to go here if you cannot manage steps. Superb food- beautifully presented. Good attentive service. Recommend the mushrooms on sour dough bread, the chips with feta, rosemary and garlic, cod and chips, egg Mayo sandwich. All tasty. The homemade lemonade is delicious. Never been here before but would return.

My partner and I have previously visited the Fore Kitchen on trips to Winchester and we were not disappointed on this visit, Staff were friendly and accommodating, Coffee and fresh lemonade were delicious. The eggs and smoked salmon was fresh and tasty as was the overnight oats, only critic that I would have would be the portions seem a little small for the price. We felt safe with the covid regulations in place. We would return again in the future. Thank you.

Such amazing food! Four delicious meals, speedy service from The Hatch, and a real indulgence! yummy!

We had lunch with friends and the food was delicious - I had the spinach, pea & feta salad and my husband had the mushrooms on toast. Nothing overly fancy, but very good quality, simple & tasty dishes. Would highly recommend for lunch (not sure if they are open for dinner or not). Really nice staff too.

Had breakfast for two and it was by the far the nicest eggs Benedict I have ever had. The ham was proper, good quality gammon. There was a lovely watercress butter on the muffin. It was honestly just delicious. Definitely worth the visit!

We were looked after by Grace who was attentive and met our every need. My partner had mushrooms and declared them 'delicious' and my (very local) smoked Hampshire trout (to which I had asked for watercress to be added) was stunning. I wanted it all again.

Friends who were in a hurry, as they had a train to catch, discovered Forte Kitchen by chance walking through the centre to meet us. We decided to give it a go as none of us knew it and we were so short of time. What delicious soups we had plus a great sandwich. No time for anything else. All beautifully presented by very friendly staff, would definitely repeat the experience and recommend without hesitation.