The best restaurants in Runnymede South East

The Tudor Pass is a small restaurant in Great Fosters, the Tudor hunting lodge hotel near Virginia Water. Given the small numbers of covers it has for a sitting it is well worth booking in advance. We went for lunch where there is a fixed menu. One unusual feature is that they don't give you the menu until you have finished the meal, which can inhibit your choice of wine ot other drink. The cost of the fixed price lunch was £90. The dining room is small (around 16-20 covers) and tastefully decorated and certainly the ceiling reminds you of the antiquity of the room. We arrived early so we had a glass of champagne outside on the bar terrace overlooking the bridge and pond. I would certainly recommend the Balfour English Sparkling wine over the house champagne. They were both priced the same, but the Balfour had a much better flavour and amount of bubbles. When we were shown to our table, I was surprised to see that our napkins were not only not ironed, but were positively wrinkled, not exactly what you expect from a Michelin starred restaurant. However that was absolutely the only thing to criticise. The meal started with four seperate amuse bouches. Each was brought out by the chefs who had cooked them. Each of them were really tasty, highly imaginative and brilliantly presented. Likewise each of the courses were presented by the chefs who had cooked them. To say the first course was English Heritage beetroot with dill and horseradish doesn't do the course justice. The flavours were superb. The next course was cod with bouillabaise, lemon and fennel. The fish was cooked to perfection and each of the other elements complemented the fish perfectly. The meat course was Hoggett (a cut above lamb, being able to live longer and graze well) with asparagus and garlic. It melted in the mouth. There was then an optional cheese course at an extra cost, that we didn't participate in. The dessert was beautifully presented cuban chocolate with hazlenut and armangnac. It is definitely worth staying for the petit fours as there was a really good surprise about them. Alex Payne and his team definitely are worthy of the Michelin Star and it is great to find this quality of cooking outside of London. The wine list had a good range of reasonably priced glasses and bottles. They served high quality coffee, which was a pleasant surprise. Beyond the restaurant the grounds are well worth exploring, particularly if the weather is good. In terms of value for money for the food served, it certainly is.

Restaurant was 80% full when we arrived - super atmosphere. Pleasant welcome, quick efficient service - food was exceptional - especially the Red Curry - chicken 👍

Super clean,neat and tidy. We had an early dinner on a Friday night.Limited seating but plenty of room for us.Restaurant busy with on line deliveries. Great choice of menu, food was tasty , fresh and plentiful.Staff were friendly and welcoming.

Spent another lovely evening last night on board Vincent's narrow boat. Started with some fried peppers, followed by an amazing African inspired tomato based baked egg dish accompanied with home made garlic bread. Dessert was a delicious chocolate and coconut cheesecake - there was even a second helping of dessert which was fabulous! Vince was an excellent host as usual and his food is amazing, leaving you craving for a return visit. Highly recommended if you are looking for excellent food and your own personal chef for the evening.

Popped in for a weekday lunch whilst in the area, we had the Mac n cheese and a lasagne which were both delicious. It was so nice to have a warm lunch to take away that wasn't a burger meal! The coffee was really good quality too, will definitely return. Thank you!

Their brownies and cakes are to die for! And the staff very welcoming and lovely. The coffee is fantastic as well. Most coffees leave a not so pleasant after taste but this one is so light and delicious.

Lovely Italian restaurant with efficient friendly staff & great food. We have been going there since the restaurant opened & never been disappointed

Love the food here. Pizza dough tastes fresh. Starts are yummy and the best is the nutella pizza. Will be ordering again

It is a amazing place with art work and lots of different type of food 5/5 great place and family friendly

Really lovely pub, spacious and overlooking the river. Because it was a bit colder we sat inside but you can still get tables inside overlooking the river and lovely and cosy with an open fire. Great food - we visited for lunch. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Situated in a great place. I would recommend

Excellent service, very friendly staff. A good day out had by all...and their milkshakes are lovely!

Amazing, service was great and everyone is really friendly. Would recommend