The Avenue Restaurant

Avenue Restaurant at Lainston House Hotel in Sparsholt near Winchester in Hampshire is an award-winning restaurant with an award-winning chef at the helm. Avenue Restaurant itself has earned three AA Rosettes and chef Andy MacKenzie has been named Hampshire Chef of the Year for two years running â?? both stellar accomplishments that bode very well for your meal. The restaurant is set in a beautiful and historic country house hotel dating from the 17th century with a lane of limes and acres of lawns and gardens all around. A simple, seasonal attitude to food is evident in every dish that is brought to life by the passionate team in the Avenue's kitchens. Wherever possible, ingredients are sourced from local suppliers and traceability is paramount with solid partnerships being nurtured with excellent local producers, a source of pride for the kitchen. The a la carte and tasting menus change frequently to reflect the best of the season in MacKenzie's new English cuisine, while the Sunday lunch revolves around classic roasts. More than 250 labels fill the fine wine cellar from the best wine regions of the world. (from toptable.co.uk)