The Chequers Inn in Aylesbury Vale

We had Sunday lunch at this restaurant with friends . Two chose the chowder, it was unusual and really exciting . Two chose the mackerel pate … that went down well . For mains three chose the fillet roast and one the lamb fillet …. Excellent ( too many roast potatoes for some ) …. To finish three chose the tart tatin and one the choc caramel tart. The tart tatin was most unusual but never less tasty . Service was efficient and friendly. A bottle of Bechereau Pomerol helped the lunch go in a flash. Well done the kitchen and the team

We had dinner here during our short visit to Aylesbury - mainly prompted by the great reviews - and it certainly didn't disappoint in any way. As others have said, the team have the balance just right in terms of a genuinely warm welcome, background music that was eclectic and discreet enough to mask other guests' conversations, great food served attractively at a table dressed in crisp white linen - in fact the whole restaurant was a tasteful blend of new and old. We had good advice about the dishes ad serving sizes and accompaniments (we had eaten a large lunch so didn't want to over order!). Each dish was delicious. The scallops (small plate) served as my main course and it was amazing - as was the cheese and chive mash that accompanied it. I would definitely return if we are ever in the area.

My husband and I had an amazing dinner at this place. For starter we had a delicious english muffin loaf, pork and apple butter and baby pork ribs, BBQ glaze, peanut and cackling crumb!!! Main course we had a medium rare hereford fillet of beef, roasted shallot puree, pommes Anna, bordelaise sauce- with cheese and chive mash and sautée cabbage and onions. All cooked to perfection!!!! The The pick me up Tiramisu with foxdent dark rum was to die for!!!! Amazing food experience. The ambience, the service and the music selection on the background was all perfect! Mr Lani and his team looked after us so well. Passionate, well organised and talented staff, delivering top quality Michelin style food!!! We will be back for sure!!!!

A perfect venue for an excellent Sunday Lunch,roast beef cooked to perfection,and good starters and puds.Tables well spaced,immaculate service

Perfect pub atmosphere- friendly staff- sublime food- can’t wait to come back for those snails and cod! Chapeau! We will be back soon !

Most restaurants around here are average not bad but not memorable. The Chequers is different as we had a most excellent lunch here. Each course was a taste sensation and that is no exaggeration. The price of a three course meal was less than £30. Mind you their excellent wine list will top this up a bit but what a great experience. To cap it all the owners and staff are so attentive and friendly. We will certainly go again. Thanks to everyone.

The Chequers is totally on point. A relaxing luncheon, enjoying beautifully prepared dishes and wine. Always a warm welcome from the Hosts. Service good too. Thank you!

Fabulous 80th birthday celebration on Sunday 8 October with family and friends for 18 guests. The 5 course taster menu especially selected for us by head chef Jamie was outstanding and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The hosts Dritan and Ranka could not have been more helpful and the service was excellent throughout. It was a beautiful sunny day and we were able to take advantage of the stunning courtyard afterwards.

Collected an item that i purchased, collected from the kitchen area, I have worked in kitchens up and down the country and this was the cleanest kitchen I have ever been in, I didn’t have the pleasure of eating here but judging by the standard of the kitchen I can imagine that it would be fantastic! Manager was very friendly and helpful, beautiful pub in beautiful surroundings,

Five stars from me, yet none from Michelin! A truly hidden gem, waiting to be properly recognised. Passionate, well organised and talented staff, create top quality, Michelin style food, at thus far, affordable prices. It's been this way at the Checqures Inn for years. We go back as often as we can, when ever we fancy this style of exquisite food. Our visit last night, truly impressed. It's always been excelent but some how, they seem to have cranked it up another notch! Fantastic food, superbly presented and served by the most endearing, capable team. Long may it continue, a well deserved pat on the back to all involved. Thanks for providing a genuine treasure.👍 (From the over weight table, singing 'Machiato, lovely Machiato!'.

This is what we would call a treat restaurant. The bill for 4 was +£200. Great food. Really great food. Lovely service. Lovely 'pub'. Worth a visit if you want a treat night.

What a glorious spot - fantastic food and exceptional service. We had a delightful lunch and highly recommend having light plates but 2 each if you fancy a good but not to heavy lunch. Lobster lasagne was delicious and so was the beetroot and feta tart and the duck and pigeon sausage roll. The pineapple and rum ‘pina colada’ granita was an excellent recommendation by the lovely waitress Holly and we were treated like royalty. Thank you again for having us

I’ve been fortunate enough to eat at this establishment a number of times over the years. I’ve not quite been able to put my finger on what makes it special apart from the obvious, delicious food and consistency of an excellent quality unrivalled in the local area, indeed you’d have to travel some distance to enjoy comparable food. It really is excellent. So what do I think really sets this place apart? It’s the people, the team. Clichéd sentiment perhaps. But I don’t say it lightly. It’s worth booking a table at different times and days. Subtle differences to be enjoyed. I know this review may sound over the top but as a keen cook and lover of fine food I can’t help but gush at the achievement Dritan and Ranka have created in The Cheques Inn.

Fantastic evening out in a very delightful place. Dritan and Ranka are so welcoming. We had a beautiful meal and lovely wine. Aria was our waitress and she was amazing and knowledgeable about the food and wine. We had chicken tikka starter and lobster lasagne, followed by the sea trout and the cod. We finished the evening outside drinking the remainder of our wine. It may well be pricey, but it is well worth every penny. Keep going Dritan and Ranka.

Despite high expectations , very good service and a lovely environment this gastro pub is trying too hard . In our experiences terms it ranks as a blob and smear restaurant with elaborate descriptions of the food not borns out by the reality on the plate . A shepherds pie starter was two mouthfuls served on a high plate , belly of pork was two pieces ( well cooked and well flavoured ) with little meaningful accompaniment , a treacle tart was delicious but minuscule for such a cheap dish . It all added up to an experience that left wanting .Prices also are at the high end especially wine like a modest NZ sauvignon at £53 . There is better elsewhere .

Well this was a lovely meal , the attention to detail was excellent. The service was well paced and attentive and the offer of explaining dishes was appreciated. We went for the Alacarte menu - the complimentary Amuse Bouche was delightful and unexpected ! We...

Visited for the first time today. The food was amazing!!! The service and atmosphere was wonderful. Th e hake was easily the best I have EVER had!!! Absolutely loved the whole experience and will definitely be back!

We had a lovely evening here. We had the tasting menu with wine pairings which was delicious. The restaurant is cosy and comfortable, the staff are friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend the Chequers for a special evening out

We came here for the tasting menu to celebrate our 1yr wedding anniversary. They made our evening feel so special and we were treated to some truffles and a card congratulating us on the table. The staff were wonderful and explained each course to us...

We have been regular diners at The Chequers, always enjoying the excellent food with some inventive twists from the clearly talented chefs, served by some delightful front of house staff. The overall experience is wonderful and good value, given the quality of the dishes and...

We had a wonderful lunch, beautiful flavours, perfectly cooked. Will definitely be back. Thank you 😊

Amazing food and service - definitely one of the best meals we’ve ever had, loved it and will definitely return. Every course was delicious

Stunning tasting menu! Visited for Hubbys birthday and it was the most amazing meal ever. Every bit of the service was impeccable m, friendly and down to earth. We didn’t want to see the menu beforehand and instead asked after each dish of a summary...

This was our third visit in three months and it still doesn’t disappoint. We had the tasting menu last night. My partner is allergic to fish so had vegetarian dishes instead of the fish dishes. She let me taste them and they were all delicious....

Attended the Austro-Hungarian wine and food tasting evening, and this was the best one Dritan & Ranka have staged. Ferenc, the wine expert, was brilliant, and the choices of wine on offer were superb. Reds and Whites really suited the food prepared by Jamie- and...

Austrian Hungarian wine night I just wanted to thank Rankerand Dritan for a wonderful evening, food and wine very good and also I would like to thank the other host which told us all about where the wines came from . Chefs were excellent a...

Another incredible lunch. Ranka, Dritan, Jamie and their Team are amazing. The food is consistently outstanding. The Team are amazing with our children, always welcoming and ensure our children are well fed. The fish dishes are so tasty, the best in this area and beyond....

Went for the tasting menu and the food was well presented and very tasty. Waiter was very knowledgeable about all the food we was eating. Good atmosphere in the place. For me it was a bit overpriced

What a hidden gem ! Absolutely fantastic food; imaginative combinations, wonderful flavours and textures - all lovingly prepared and served with an extensive wine list and well kept ales. Superb staff were welcoming, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. All this in a carefully and tastefully restored...

Delicious! Wonderful Michelin standard food. Not usually a dessert person but they were the icing on the cake of a very fine dinner.

My wife and I together with my cousin and his wife had lunch today at the Chequers Inn. Each course was superb, served by a knowledgeable and friendly staff. The menu is very imaginative with a number of interesting combinations. Where else In Buckinghamshire would...

Once again, the tasting menu was a triumph with a collection of well-balanced dishes, each beautifully presented and presenting a well-executed set of tastes.

Excellent evening celebrating my partner's birthday. We had the tasting menu with the wine flight...outstanding! Service from the team was great and the food was exceptional. The fillet of beef was outstanding...very pleased I am no longer a vegetarian! Thought it was really good value...

We had a fabulous evening. We had the tasting menu with matching wines. Both were amazing. Could not fault either. Or the service. The knowledge of the staff is superb. I last went about 6 years ago and wondered why I had left it so...

Tiny little 17th century inn, but don’t be fooled by the size. Lovely decor, and a cosy intimate setting. Food absolutely incredible and the service was too! Had small plates rather than a main dish as we didn’t fancy the entire tasting menu as we...

We took my brother-in-law and family for dinner, everyone was blown away by the experience! Superb food, wine and service. It was lovely to see Dritan again. Personally, the highlight was the desert, the Gianduja milk chocolate parfait with hazelnut butter and Jersey milk sorbet...

Went to the Argentinian wine tasting evening. The food, service and hospitality never fails to impress. The dishes that you deliver are always top notch, unusual ingredient combinations are inspired and Dritan, Ranka and the team are always very welcoming. We will defiantly be returning...

Super relaxed lunch, great menu with plenty of options, We went for nibbles to start, delicious poached oyster in the most wonderful sauce, melt in the mouth mini spare ribs and hyper tasty langoustine cornetto Small plates to follow, one must try the lobster lasagne,...

Wow. What a wonderful lunch why have they not got a Michelin star. Great staff very attentive can’t wait to return

This is a fantastic fine dining gastro pub. A family run business with owners who are present and really care about your experience. The food was playful and tasty - some new ideas which you won’t see every day. If you want a friendly welcome...

Visited here a few times and it’s gradually got worse. The last visit we were made to feel very unwelcome. The food standard of the tasting menu was very underwhelming. The worst tasting menu I’ve had by far. Just small portions of pub grub. The...

We visited The Chequers for a birthday meal, and enjoyed superb food and service as always. The complementary gift of home-made chocolates was absolutely divine. Already looking forward to our next visit.

Have been a customer for many years and for very good reason - Ranki, Dritan, Jamie, Kristo and team never disappoint and definitely delivered on my (big) Hawaii birthday. Hostly as ever and food is next level. Coronation Cauliflower and Hafod Cheddar scotch egg was...

We arrived to find we were the 2nd couple who had booked for the whole evening. So why were we sat at the next table? Initially no music so we were whispering. Eventually music was put on. There was just no atmosphere at all. The...

This gastro pub is truly, truly wonderful. The food is incredible and more like a top end restaurant than a pub. The wine is delicious and they have a great range. Finally the staff cannot do enough for you. We have been here many times...

As a family we enjoyed an exceptional lunch today. The menu selection, the food and service welas first class. No hesitation to recommend The Chequers Inn

Went in on the off chance of getting lunch on a busy Easter Sunday. Visit regularly as in same village as we live in. Always an interesting menu and very good food. Staff friendly and knowledgable about meals and drinks. Highly recommended.

A couple of weeks back I popped into The Chequers as I had sent the better half up North to his friends house and I was dog sitting as my friends were also away. I decided to treat myself to a solo Sunday lunch and...

We visited the Chequers on Sunday. I have previously reviewed this wonderful restaurant but felt I needed to again. We (due to illness etc) haven’t been able to visit for some time but thought we would treat ourselves to a Sunday roast out. The mark...

10 of us had the lunch tasting menu for my daughter's birthday and we had an excellent time . Every course was really delicious and the service was great . Would highly recommend!

The lunchtime set menu is terrific value in my opinion. Yesterday it was the Chowder, which was absolutely delicious: the fish was so delicate and the potato and apple really worked well together. The main course was an easy choice - pork with delicious delicate...

Dear Dritan and Ranka, Thank you very much for not only providing us with wonderful food, but also for making Geoff’s birthday so special. Thank you to your staff whose service was impeccable, attentive but not fussy. You all made us feel like family. Thank...

Wow!!! We have been coming to The Chequers for quite sometime now. The food is consistently amazing, the Sunday roasts are a real treat and the tasting menu is delicious and clever. All of the staff are very knowledgeable and attentive. I’ve no idea how...

We asked if we could add another to our booking …. But ‘the kitchen he say no’. Good start! Sunday lunch, set menu. Nicely greeted by a lady. Waiters abrupt and offhand, food very poor. I was expecting a high standard of cooking if they...

Dritan produced another marvellous tasting menu for dinner, with appropriate customisation for the one with awkward tastes. It is a shame that this wonderful place is not better patronised by locals who don't seem to know what they are missing.

We had dinner at The Chequers for our anniversary. We chose the tasting menu and we were not disappointed. It was fabulous from start to finish. Service was very good too and the room is a very nice place to sit and eat. Cannot recommend...

Fantastic dinner last night! The 7 course vegan tasting menu was executed brilliantly by the team under the leadership of chef patron Dritan! Living in Milton Keynes there isn’t any vegan fine dining options nearby to take the wife and celebrate but with Chef Dritan...

The tasting menu was absolutely fabulous. The service is excellent and the atmosphere great. If you want a special meal, I could recommend it highly enough.

The Chequers is our go to place for special occasions and treats. As ever, the service was perfect - helpful and attentive without being intrusive; the ambience was relaxed and sociable and the food was superb. The standard here never drops. Ranka runs a tight...

Wonderful opportunity to meet good friends in this warm and welcoming Inn, enjoying amazing food, and hospitality. Delicious and varied menu and excellent service made our experience at The Chequers perfect. Always special. Thank you.

We have enjoyed the Chequers many times over the years, but were very disappointed on our last visit. The choice on the menu has shrunk considerably and prices have risen by well over 25%. The wine list on their website is misleading - when we...

Another incredible meal had at the Chequers! After receiving a thoroughly warm welcome from Ranka and Dritan, we enjoyed an excellent Roast Beef lunch accompanied by an magnificent red wine chosen by our waiter Christoff. This really is fine dining at its best! If you...

Last Sunday’s dining experience was second to none. We are so fortunate to have this restaurant on our doorstep. The food is exceptional every time.

I was one of a party of eight for the six-course Christmas lunch. What a wonderful experience! The staff were so friendly and welcoming it felt like visiting friends. The restaurant was beautifully laid out, with plenty of space for the diners (not always the...

We had a fantastic evening at the organic wine tasting evening earlier in December. It was great to try some new wines, have them explained to us by the knowledgable staff and have some fantastic food paired along with it. This restaurant is a must...

Another superb meal. We are lucky as this is on our doorstep. Christmas Eve, and we enjoyed a few drinks by the fire in the bar before sitting down to eat. The menu offered so many enticing choices, but the scallops and rib of beef...

Went along to one of their tasting menu evenings and it was beautifully done with lots of flavours and Michelin star level, presentation was amazing. Service was 10/10 all evening. Restaurant looked beautiful, it had been decorated to perfection. Was made to feel very welcome,...

After visiting at Chequers inn in August this year, myself and my wife have visited the restaurant on different occasions over the past 2 years, we arrived early had some drinks outside, and then we witnessed the owner- manager in argument with local resident outside...

What a fantastic evening we had last night . The food wine and hospitality was first class the owners are the nicest and most genuine people we have ever met . Looking forward to visiting the restaurant again , A big thank you to you...

Absolutely fantastic way to start Christmas festive period, there was 13 of us, one gluten free dietary requirement, which that person was over whelmed with his food. During the meal everyone was quiet has they were enjoying eating the delicious food. The staff were so...

Absolutely wonderful little find. Had the tasting menu with accompanying wines, and it was fantastic. Beautifully cooked food, well presented, lovely service and really welcoming hospitality when we first arrived (with a real log fire burning). Definitely a Michelin star restaurant in the making. Great...

Our favourite restaurant! Just had, once again a wonderful meal - because we live an hours drive away we usually visit during the week, however this time we decided to go for a Sunday lunch. As usual the food was wonderful, a lovely selection of...

I admit that we had three guests who were delayed and the last didn't arrive until 12.20 pm so this did slow down our meal. However, there was a very poor choice on the menu if you didn't like fish and they were unable to...

Definately the place to come for fine dining and to celebrate a special occasion. Good menu choices and extensive wine list. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable.

Superb lunch here as usual. Refreshing amuse bouche followed by delicate soup with smokie filled parcels which were a delight. Pork Belly beautifully cooked and Cornish cod just perfect. Raspberry parfait dessert was simply wonderful. Triple cooked chips on the side a must! Ranka looked...

Sunday lunch for two was a lovely experience. Food, surroundings and service all top class. Will definitely be back.

A few years back The Chequers started doing occasional wine tasting evenings. They were casual events in the bar with wine and nibbles with the staff telling us about the wine. As with everything at The Chequers they are always looking to improve and more...

We had a really delicious lunch today at The Chequers, and from the set menu. Wonderful flavour and great texture. This really is one of my favourite restaurants and yes, I have eaten several times at l'Ortalon, the Waterside Inn, Bray and the Savoy amongst...

It looks like a country pub but many of us have already discovered The Chequers Inn is easily the best fine dining in the area. We just had a special family lunch where, yet again, every dish tasted superb and looked pretty as a picture...

I am always very dubious about going to "Gastro pubs" as they very rarely live up to expectations. This was not the case at The Cheques. We went there for a family meal and was greeted by the owner who treated us like family. I...

A wonderful lunch party hosted by two dear friends. The food, the wine, the service, and the ambience were superb.

We went for my dads birthday, the food was absolutely amazing and the staff were so lovely and knowledgeable. We will definitely return!

We decided to visit for Sunday lunch, fancying something tasty and not part of a chain. Everything about the food and service was superb. The starters were interesting and delicious (lobster tomato salad and the poached egg and rarebit crumpet). The beef main was tender...

Just popped in for a drink and looked at the menu, was so amazing we booked for the following day. The food and service at this little gem of a restaurant is unbelievable, from the silver service given by our amazing waiter to the kitchen...

I was visiting Weston Turville exploring my ancestry. Chequers Inn was rebuilt and owned by Barrington Fitkin in the 1860’s. I went having no idea what to expect, just that I wanted to eat at the Chequers Inn and take lots of photos. There is...

I've eaten at the Chequers Inn a number of times and each time I'm wowed by the flavours and artistry that comes from the kitchen, not to mention the homely feel created by the owners. There is a great selection of wines and they even...

I used to come here all the time, first visit back for a while for various reasons, so glad to see the same excellent service, fantastic food and wine and excellent hosting. It feels very difficult to run a restaurant business in these difficult times...

We visited this restaurant recently for a family dinner, it’s been a while due to covid and is living at opposite ends of the country. The food was good, a bit over priced but very good. The worst thing was the lady host (the chefs...

We enjoyed the fabulous tasting menu on Saturday evening for an anniversary celebration. Scallops, Scotch Egg and then Halibut, followed by a delicious rib of beef - my favourite. A beautiful sorbet to refresh the palate followed by a shared cheese board and caramel dessert....

It was apparent from the reviews of this gastro pub that it was something special.The village is quaint and the exterior the inn and its surroundings are nothing special Your expectations are somewhat lowered but when you enter you are taken by surprise and in...

Our second visit and it really didn’t disappoint. Celebrating a special birthday with my husband and our family (he was treated to a card and a box of delicious chocolates from the restaurant). The fantastic service added to the whole scenario and the backdrop of...

First night out for a longtime with girlfriends so we decided to treat ourselves and it was well worth it. The service was attentive, the food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. We could not fault our evening.

Would highly recommend this delightful hidden retreat. I was surprised and taken here as a treat; what a delight! Impeccable service with each course full of flavour and a perfect wine pairing was simply wonderful. We particularly liked the mini “ice cone” starters and the...

I took family members to The Chequers Inn last weekend and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The atmosphere was lovely, the staff very friendly and the food was excellent. The desserts menu isn't extensive, but the the quality was excellent. The restaurant was also...

We recently had a meal with friends. As always the food and staff were wonderful it’s the most special treat. We had the tasting menu and every course tickled the taste buds and presentation of our food was a delight to the eye. The Chequers...

Very busy top class fine dining restaurant in the heart of Buckinghamshire. My husband and I visited on 12th March as a late valentine's day meal. Was greeted as soon as we entered by Dritten with a smile and a offer to take our coats....

Went with friends for the tasting menu on a Saturday evening. A couple of pre-dinner drinks near the fire and then to the table. Tasting menu was superb with a beautiful procession of dishes. We enjoyed great wines, and the service is so unobtrusive and...

It has been a while since we have been anywhere where the service from an owner of a restaurant has been so poor. Dritan’s customer service is pathetic and mirrors other poor reviews. It is a pity as the quality of food and the rest...

The tasting menu and helpful flexibility for guests with some challenges between them go to make up a very attractive proposition as a great venue for dining out with family or friends

This was undoubtably one of the most fantastic Sunday lunches we have ever had. In fact the best. This is the 2nd time we have eaten here on a Sunday lunch (We have also had the vegan tasting menu which we would also highly recommend)...