Nut Tree Inn in Aylesbury Vale

I am sorry but I have to write something here. I have never reviewed a restaurant before and have been to plenty outstanding places, with and without stars, but the fish and chips for £27 are not acceptable! The fish was tasteless and watery, definitely frozen and with not many chunky chips. Tartare sauce was on the plate but nothing else. I was expecting high quality ingredients here but very disappointing!

Wow! The Nut Tree experience was amazing from start to finish. We’ve dined at many Michelin star restaurants and this is honestly our favourite so far. We dined here with family friends last month for my husbands birthday having seen it on the Michelin guide a while ago. We were seated in a lovely bright room which was very quiet. The wine list had a fantastic selection of high end wines and champagnes and most were sold by the glass so brilliant for parties where one or more people are driving. We were there on Sunday and the menu had something for everyone. To start we had the mushroom soup which was so tasty. The staff come round with a selection of bread and you can make your choice instead of having a basket on the table which we loved as it meant that we either did not have to fill up on bread or send anything back to waste. I had the fillet of beef for main and it was melt in the mouth soft, my husband had the pork and his review was similar both came with a selection of accompaniments and the portion size was just right so we weren’t left uncomfortably full with no room for dessert. We had three young children with us and there was a lot of food options for them which you don’t often see in high end restaurants! The children opted for sausages and chips and when their food came out the adults were jealous of the crunchy looking chips and the staff kindly brought out a bowl for the table. They were clearly triple cooked and so delicious! For dessert we shared an apple soufle and the sticky toffee pudding both of which were lovely. Dining with three excitable children can be stressful but The Nut Tree were not fussed at all and at one point a lovely member of staff took them outside to help feed the fish which they loved and monitored them whilst they played in the garden. Overall the food and service was excellent and the atmosphere welcoming, unpretentious and unstuffy! We are looking forward to coming back for the tasting menu at some point!

Top food as always. Great service. Still on top their game. Staffed emailed ahead about flooding on one access road. Great job

My husband and I enjoyed a delicious lunch at The Nut Tree Inn on Friday, 13th September. Imagine my astonishment when my strawberry mousse pudding was served with Happy Birthday scripted in chocolate on the plate! This wonderful surprise had been organised by our son and provided the finishing touches to a milestone celebratory meal. Many thanks must also go to the young chef whose decorative calligraphy was first class. A memory I shall always treasure.

With Michael North in the kitchen and Imogen out front, The Nut Tree still excels. The tasting menu has changed a bit but it is back under £100 a head. A cheese souffle substitute for the liver pate was excellent. The Aubrey Allen beef is perfect. I had the wine flight for the first time and it was a good choice.

We've been coming to the Nut Tree for years, and it's always been consistently good - excellent food, skilfully cooked in a great environment and with excellent service. If anything, they have upped their game. The meal we had last week was nothing short of wonderful. Every course was spot on: beautifully cooked and presented, and the service was up to its usual excellent standard. Nothing is showy, or purely for effect. The cooking is understated and elegant, but spot on. It's a masterclass in getting the basics absolutely right, and adding just enough flair to make the meal unique and memorable. The prices have gone up a bit, but this is true everywhere. It's a pricey night out, but worth every penny.

The Nut Tree is one of our ‘go to’ restaurants and last night was no exception to the previous fantastic food and service experiences we have had. The 7 course taster always has a great selection to tempt the taste buds. Veloute’s, punchy intros, great meat and fish, last night was Bass and Pigeon, fab. Service is polite, friendly and un-rushed, so allowing time to enjoy the simple but pleasing ambience. The whole menu was brilliant from the starter to the final, of two desserts, especially good was the Chicken Parfait, and Angou Squab Pigeon. It’s a good 80 mile round trip by car for us to get there, but it’s worth it. Mike and the whole team deliver, and do it consistently, with great style and finesse, thank-you.

Cold wet February day, decided a run out and a pub lunch to lift our spirits, booked a little pub we found on line, booking was easy And very helpful. Lunch was delicious, the pub was warm and welcoming, the host and staff excellent but the selection of homemade bread was to die for, we both had the steak and chips with excellent onion rings, would go back tomorrow if it wasn't quite so far

This is really lovely place to eat, the building is charming, the welcome warm and friendly and the food ... the food is delicious. We last ate there a couple of years ago and went again last night. Every course on the 7 course tasting menu was a delight: it looked gorgeous and it tasted gorgeous. A highlight for me was a little tartlet of beetroot and red cabbage with horseradish, it was sweet, tangy and spicy with perfectly crunchy brick pastry. I could have eaten several and I don't even like beetroot. Go there!

My husband treated me to a date night with taster menu and wine flight. I was blown away by the phenomenally delicious food, and the charisma of Pedro, the sommelier. All the wait staff were friendly and confident and knew all about the dishes - such a pleasure to be served by people who appear to enjoy their work and put all their enthusiasm into it. The food was superb. A highlight was the duck liver parfait with mini brioche, pineapple, ginger and chilli. It was one of the best dishes I have ever eaten. The food was thoughtfully prepared with exceptional seasoning on beautifully chosen crockery. The wine flight was wonderful and our only problem was the red wine which was served too cold. Pedro understood our issue, spoke eloquently about the tannin content and the reason for serving at that temperature, but then brought us out the wine at room temperature so we could compare it for ourselves. He was extremely generous with the wine. We would have liked the meal to have taken a little bit longer, but when we requested a break in the meal, they were happy to accommodate us. On the whole, 9/10. What I would really love though, is a menu without prices when I am being taken out for a treat. This used to be the case once - please bring it back again!

An amazing pub/restaurant. The tasting menu was delicious and well worth the money. The staff were very friendly and helpful and even drove us back to our accommodation at the end of the night as the taxi would have been expensive. Would recommend to all!

I was treated to a gorgeous meal here for my birthday on 30/9/23. We both had the tasting menu at lunchtime with the wine flight pairing. 9 courses of the most delicious food and our sommelier Pedro was so knowledgeable and passionate. Our experience was impeccable and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has a passion for beautiful food and delicious pairings of wine. Faultless!

With Michael North back in the kitchen, The Nut Tree is back at its best. We had the tasting menu at lunchtime (£105) and every course was beautifully prepared and tasty. The over-salty bread has gone. Difficult to choose the best courses, but the sea bass, beef and apple crumble soufflé were all yummy.

Superlative experience as always Went for lunch with wife and daughter We had tasting menu which was delicious Daughter had the wine flight which blew her away Sommelier was delightful he also cleaned tables and served All the staff were excellent

This was our third visit for hubbys birthday Taster menu was gorgeous Staff remain faultless to the point that one lovely lady offered to walk me to the car with an ☔️ If you haven’t been I would highly recommend a visit Book first to avoid disappointment

Last minute choice of venue while in the area… and what a good one! Excellent service and food (tater menu) with a fab friendly atmosphere.

Another super lunch at this wonderful Michelin starred pub. We went to celebrate a birthday and they happily accommodated us sitting outside as the weather brightened and let us swap a couple of dishes on the tasting menu. Wonderful food and attentive and kind staff. Would thoroughly recommend.

Yesterday my wife and I had the pleasure of dining at the nut tree, and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment we stepped into this place, we were greeted by the staff and locals, overall a great ambience, lovely country pub with some fabolous food and a very interesting wine list, Every dish was a work of art, definitely a good value for a well deserved Michelin Stared cuisine. We had a wonderful experience, see you again!

The food was impeccable the soufflé was the star of the show the staff are friendly and helpful got a good selection of drinks so would totally recommend

Another fantastic meal at The Nut Tree - great food, great service, lovely surroundings. Unusually we had the bar menu - well it was lunchtime! - but it was still fabulous!

This was a special lunch for us, having been gifted to us by the family to celebrate us both being in our 80s. In spite of (because of?) our age, we've been privileged to dine very well in all kinds of restaurants in countries all around the world. This was certainly up there with the best. The initial impression, of a pretty pub in a rural setting, was matched by the warm and enthusiastic welcome. We had time to sit in the very comfortable bar area with a G & T while we made our choices from the lunchtime menu (relatively limited but perfectly balanced). Service was quick, personal and charming, as befits a Michelin star rating - it's not always only the food but also the overall ambience. So, would we go back? You bet!

There was a large group of us who recently dined here - We did the tasting menu with wine flight. From start to finish it was AMAZING. There is absolutely nothing we could fault, and that is coming from 15 picky retail professionals who usually find something to moan about haha! The staff were friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable & professional. The food was out of this world - Both the taste & presentation were incredible. The wine complimented each course perfectly & was explained to us in great detail whilst being served. We were quite a late table & large party and were never made to feel rushed out of the door despite it getting late. They even helped us get taxi's home and were extremely patient with us. In a "Nut" shell - HIGHLY RECCOMEND - VIST VIST VIST! Thank you to everyone at the Nut tree - A real gem you have there! Team JLR :) xx

Overall Disappointed This was a special occasion our 30 th wedding anniversary. We were looking forward to the tasting menu. The pub itself is comfortable and nice enough. We did have a nice welcome, but no congratulations on our anniversary. The food was ok, my husband had to season every savoury course, not Michelin star in our opinion. There were some nice things on the menu the passion fruit soufflé, steak tar tar. However one course was two boiled potatoes and a bit of veg - surely not! The staff are mostly young and though trained not the professionals I would expect. We were rather irritated by the table next to us loudly discussing the flight of wine with the wine waiter - I think that was just unlucky.

WARNING!!! Don’t be fooled by the taster menu only option- you can have bar food if you don’t eat in the restaurant.We went for dinner with friends. We’ve eaten here before for lunch and , although expensive, we enjoyed our meal. On arrival we were informed that there was only the tasting menu available at £115. Didn’t say that on the website? Long story short, big plate, small food, all cold, bar the courgette soup. 6 slices of bread each to fill up. We went back the next evening to collect an item left behind, only to find out that there was a bar menu!!! Why didn’t they offer us that the night before when we were clearly surprised at the only option of the taster menu??

I went for lunch with some friends for a special birthday, the outdoor seating area and gardens are beautiful, we had a lovely day so we ate outside. Inside the pub is amazing, such a good vibe. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful. The...

The Nut Tree is the only Michelin starred pub in Oxfordshire, which makes it a real gem for local foodies. It strikes a really clever balance between relaxed country pub atmosphere and fine dining quality and service. I can see why the lack of a...

We were sadly disappointed as were looking forward to dinner at The Nut Tree. We were expecting a menu choice but there was none. It was a tasting menu only, the courses were not flavourful and as the evening wore on we were not looking...

This was so disappointing. I have been to The Nut Tree several times before and had great food. My last visit with three other people was dreadful. There was no A La Carte menu available, only a compulsory £115 “Taster Menu”. It was either that...

I took 37 people here to celebrate one of those big birthday moments and the whole evening lived up to my expectations and their reputation. Imogen managed the booking and the evening for us and it was faultless. We had a private room, everyone thought...

My favourite restaurant and where I like to spend my birthday every year. Staff are so welcoming, knowledgeable and make you feel so special, without any snobbery. Kyle kept me laughing at the table and was great at looking after us. Twines and Alfie were...

This restaurant was almost perfect, but not quite. So here's what let the place down for us. It was the service which was far from attentive. We were several times just waiting and trying to catch the attention of a waiter or waitress. On one...

Another wonderful meal at this delightful pub / restaurant. They managed the 13 of us, for our company dinner very well: from the first contact, through the planning and on the night. The tasting menu was varied with delicious, well-prepared and presented dishes. All very...

Attentive service but not at all pretentious… gentle flavors but not boring… Diverse taste memories from step to step with each step holding its own and standing out in its own way. The soufflé at the end was extra special, with such distinct flavor and...

Arrived intending to have the lunch menu and decided to try the tasting menu. They were so accommodating as my wife does not eat beef and has allergies and they swapped the beef main for lemon sole and the scallop for a beautiful veggie dish....

We went last night for a special family birthday meal. From stepping in the door to settling the bill everything was exemplary. We were greeted and chose to go straight to our table. Drinks were served quickly and professionally. We had the tasting menu which...

I have not much experience a greater night of fine dining. The waiters were pleasant and willing to help with any requirements like that of my sisters but intolerance. The food was faultless and clearly cooked with precision, though and care. Clean plates all round....

We visited to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were not disappointed. The tasting menu was incredible - what you might expect from a 2 star restaurant. They went out of their way to accommodate a food allergy without compromising on flavour. The surprise of the...

We were a party of four, celebrating a birthday with an early evening tasting menu. I booked well in advance and it had gone up £15 a head in the interim! On the plus side: the menu, often quite subtle, was nicely balanced and arrived...

🪑 As we were told by the delightful barman Jonathan, it is a pub first, Michelin starred establishment second. It’s important for them to retain the feel that a traditional pub has and therefore it is common for the locals to prop up the bar...

Celebrating being made redundant and luckily getting a new job a trip to The Nut Tree Inn was organised. We have been before as a family and thoroughly enjoyed it but it was over a year ago so we were all looking forward to something...

We have just been to The Nut Tree Inn tonight. All I can say is you have to go, the food was incredible and the staff were lovely and very attentive. I only wish we lived closer.

Great food, brilliant service and quiet country location. What's not like! The price reflect the quality of service and food which were excellent. It is not cheap but worth every penny.

I booked a visit to The Nut tree back in September as I was planning a visit to the Cotswolds for my wife’s 50th birthday and wanted to take her somewhere special to eat. I found the Nut tree after some local research and after...

Simply an excellent restaurant in a lovely building with friendly staff. We had the tasting menu which I always enjoy trying , as there is usually something on it that you wouldn't normally choose which blows you away, (in this case sea bass). But the...

We popped in for a late Saturday lunch but the kitchen was about to close. HOWEVER they rustled up an amazing platter for 2! The customer service was perfect and we had a thoroughly enjoyable time. A must visit top 100 gastropub.

We’d been thinking about going to the Nut Tree for ages, but the location is a little awkward. Finally went on Friday, and had the tasting menu. It was absolutely outstanding. A beautiful place, both inside and out, excellent, friendly but efficient staff, and the...

Excellent lunch at The Nut Tree. Had the tasting menu which was fantastic. Every course was exemplary. All staff were friendly and welcoming. Brilliant lunch!! Will be booking for Christmas Eve Thoroughly recommend

We came here for a family birthday treat and it was superb. We went for the tasting menu and each course worked really well, with the beef the standout element. The wine pairing had some interesting choices, and it was all served by friendly and...

Great experience and the wine sommelier made the meal for us both thank you so much will be returning 👍

We went to The Nutree for lunch today. This is our third visit eating from different menus and I cannot recommend them highly enough. The food is amazing, ingredients very fresh and the taste of every bite is delicious. The service is friendly and attentive....

The whole experience was simply sublime, a wonderful evening made wonderful by the friendliness of the staff, who were also extremely knowledgeable. A lovely welcome on arrival, a drink in the bar area and then a table in the dining part of the bar area....

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Excellent! Everything we ate was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. The staff were all extremely pleasant and welcoming. There is a lovely patio and garden area which is ideal in the current hot spell. We are looking forward to returning soon as it was the...

We dropped in here for some lunch on a sunny Saturday lunchtime. The garden is beautifully kept. The staff were very well trained and were very attentive in a relaxed way. Overall the best staff we have been served by for years. We just had...

This was our first visit to a Michelin starred restaurant so expectations were high. Greeted by the bar staff on arrival and invited to take our drinks to the outside area to view the menu, it was a sunny day so this area was very...

We had the most delicious lunch here - the chef definitely deserves that Michelin star! A lovely country pub building with a nice relaxed atmosphere and likeable staff. Nourishment for the body and soul. Highly recommended!

We love this place, from the friendly welcome (and service), relaxed ambience, amazing food (the bread basket alone deserves a Michelin star), excellent wine list. I would go on, but just thinking about their tasting menu is making me hungry! Every course was a triumph,...

Have been frequenting the Nut Tree for a number of years and always enjoyed a fabulous dining experience. The weekend was certainly no exception, great ingredients cooked exceptionally well, full of flavour, nice wine, lovely service, a thoroughly pleasant evening. Will be back very soon!

We went to this restaurant to enjoy the long June evenings and were lucky to be able to sit outside in the beautiful garden. The staff brought all our cutlery and crockery out for us. We had the tasting menu and every course was beautifully...

The Nut Tree ticks all the boxes. Tremendous food, wonderful friendly and efficient staff, and a lovely, rather laid back atmosphere. This was our first visit and I certainly hope it won’t be our last! Truly memorable and fully deserving of its Michelin rating. Make...

We were warmly welcomed and seated indoors but with a pleasant breeze from the garden through the open bi-fold doors. All the staff were friendly and helpful. We all had the tasting menu with adaptations made for 2 pescatarians. The food was beautifully cooked, beautifully...

Very friendly and great customer service. Extremely warm and welcoming. Sophia is a stunner with a great smile😊

We had a wonderful tasting menu in their sunny patio area. I have to say, the beef dish was hands down the nicest dish I've ever had. It was sublime. The dessert was also fantastic. My wife assures me that the vegetarian tasting menu was...

Perfect in every way - the best Turbot I’ve ever had, the beef was sublime and with an amuse bouche and a pre dessert what more could you ask for!? Highly recommend this amazing place - Michelin stars well deserved….

This was, without doubt, the most delicious meal I’ve ever had. From the front of house welcome by Sophie, to the last sip of wine, suggested by the sommelier Pedro, this was the best day out, ever. Meeting Head Chef and his team were absolutely...

We haven’t been back to the Nut Tree for nearly 3 years due to the dreaded lockdown, however, our return was definitely worth it. The food and hospitality is as good as ever. We had a fabulous evening and can’t wait to return soon. We...

We visited on a Saturday evening for my fiancé’s birthday. First of all what a lovely setting, the garden is beautiful and inside the pub is lovely, very cosy! We were made to feel very welcome right away by the attentive and friendly staff, and...

We went to The Nut Tree Inn for our 60th Wedding anniversary this week. The welcome we received was the start of a wonderful day. The meal was superb wine one of our favourites and with two log burning stoves we were in seventh heaven...

Fantastic food and service as always! Particularly loved the mushroom veloute amuse bouchée! The wine pairing had some beautiful wines on and was well worth the money! Service was phenomenal! Very friendly staff who really made our night and we cannot wait to return again!!

My husband treated me to a birthday meal here and we couldn't have been more delighted with the experience. It is more expensive than we would normally go for but we were excited about the Michelin experience and the Nut Tree Inn did not disappoint....

Fantastic place.What’s not to like from the lovely charming front of house team to the amazing chefs and food in this beautiful cosy property. What a refreshing change to have amazing food but without the pompous fine dinning experience that sadly now seems the norm....

Last night we visited the Nut Tree, we had the Tasting Menu and Flight of Wine. As usual the food and wine were outstanding! We were looked after by Kyle & Sophie who were amazing, they were fun, knowledgeable and couldn't do enough for us....

We loved our meal and time here, the tasting menu was amazing and we would definately come back, the staff are all very helpful and can’t do enough!

Possibly the best restaurant meal I've ever had. We had the tasting course with the wine flight. Every course tasted incredible! They were also very accomodating for our group who had some allergies and fussy people who didn't eat fish for example. The biggest differentiator...

Delicious food - excellently prepared and perfectly combined - and very good service. First time eating here and will definitely be back.

Fantastic, extremely great food and homely. Visited 4 Michelin star restaurants in the last 6 months-this is the best by far. Excellent. Family run perfection. Can’t wait to return.

From the minute we walked in until we left four hours later everything was perfect. We had the tasting menu with the wine flight and the pairings were spot on and sometimes surprising. The food was beautifully presented and delicious but what made it a...

Set in the middle of nowhere this is a little gem Really really high grade dishes served beautifully and if soufflés are your think you will love this place Very good wine list and considering the quality of everything not mad money Highly recommended

Absolutely sensational with such lovely service. The food was incredibly fresh and well sourced, with cooing and presentation to do it justice. A meat/fish and a vegetarian tasting menu were enjoyed and the inventiveness of each was excellent. Hard to pick a favourite dish and...

This is an outstanding restaurant/pub. The food deserves more than a single Michelin star as the tasting menu is inventive, served with panache and totally delicious. This, combined with informal but highly professional service, made the evening a delight. Long wine list needs careful perusal...

Wonderful food. Imaginative as well as visually amazing. Flavours and texture combinations memorable! First class service

Amazing food, and best tasting menu I’ve ever eaten! Caters for lots of dietary requirements! Staff are incredible friendly, as are the owners, making the experience very comfortable and pleasant. Couldn’t have been happier! Can’t wait to return in the new year with my wife!...

Went here last night and what a fantastic evening. Staff were brilliant, setting was brilliant and the food was just incredible. I can't really describe how lovely it all was. All I can say is treat yourself and get a table here.

To call the Nut Tree a ‘pub’ does it a disservice. It is a fine dining experience par excellence. We fully intended to have the a la carte menu but were seduced by the tasting menu so we chose that. I had the accompanying wine...

Excellent food and service and given the high standard, excellent value for a Michelin meal. Great choice of wines. Recommend the wine flight

Excellent, will visit again! A really lovely birthday meal, all the courses were exceptionally good, well presented & the tasting menu was cohesive. Service was great, efficient but not intrusive. Reasonably priced given it has a Michelin star & also has a great relaxed atmosphere....

Pleasant lunch sat outside making the most of the sun before the clocks changed !! Very good food, good Knowledgeable service. A bit expensive but very good anyway.

After having a previous visit cancelled due to Covid, we were looking forward to eating here. We arrived on time and were shown our table and offered water but from there things went down hill. We waited 20 minutes before the menu and wine list...

I want to give it more stars if they would let me. Wow just wow. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and keen to serve. Food was out of the world. Not tried anything like it. Yes it was pricy but you certainly expect that it this...

We've had good meals and great service at the Nut Tree on previous visits but last night's dinner for four was simply outstanding. We'd wondered if our early table meant that we might be rushed along make way for a second sitting but this was...

We had an excellent family birthday lunch at this country gastro-pub. Prices are high but so is the quality, and the staff worked hard to ensure we enjoyed ourselves.

Having dined out over the years, in all types of restaurants around the world I would have to rate our experience here as easily in our top 5. If memory serves me well than possibly our best dinning experience ever. To have a combination of...

Wanting to celebrate my birthday in style a meal out was the order of the day and two restaurants were chosen on consecutive Saturdays, the first being The Nut Tree Inn, a Michelin Star establishment held since 2008, so should be a good choice and...

We had the tasting menu with the wine flight. The food was all excellent - the fillet steak was exceptional. There was a lovely ambience and the staff were friendly, attentive and informative. Everything was great - highly recommended

What a wonderful place! We were lucky enough to have some late September sunshine so we could start our evening in the garden before moving inside for dinner. We opted for the tasting menu and wine flight - both were absolutely delicious. The wine flight...

Whilst on a short break in the Cotswolds, my wife and I had lunch on Tuesday and loved it so much we returned for lunch on the Thursday! Friendly welcome, well trained staff, super selection of wines and great food! We were also lucky with...

We come here often and we love it, so it pains me to five 4 stars and not 5 for the first time since 2007. Why? I've mentioned it on our previous visits this year, but the salt overuse continues. Both our mains were really...

The restaurant called to say they had to close due to Covid impact on staffing levels but was able to offer a new booking later in the week. Re-booked there and then. Excellent customer service. Food and service up to the normal Nut Tree high...

Had an evening meal here a few days ago with my daughter and husband. We're all foodies (son-in-law is a chef and eats in many Mitchlin restaurants through his work and my partner trained in a Michelin kitchen). We began by King to eat outside...

Charming place: elements of a smart pub atmosphere with a restaurant focus and deserved accolades. Parking is easy - it's not bad to get to although I imagine you'd struggle for a taxi. So somebody's going to drive and have just glass at most from...