The two-star Michelin restaurant on Midsummer Common has been run by chef and patron Daniel Clifford since 1998. Famous for his appearances on TV’s The Great British Menu, he creates modern dishes using traditional French techniques, served with flair. He won his first Michelin star for Midsummer house in 2002, with a second following in 2005.
Diners may choose from a five (£47.50pp), seven (£82.50 pp) or ten-course menu (£105pp), including the likes of beetroot baked on open coals, quinoa, goat’s cheese and mizuna; roast quail, shallot puree, grapes, celery and sour dough; and compressed strawberries, elderflower sponge, crème fraiche and sorrel.
Clifford took to Twitter in response to the announcement, made yesterday (7 October), tweeting:
‘We are delighted to see the results of the Trip Advisor Travelers (sic) Choice awards’
‘Thank you so much for everyone’s kind words, much appreciated for an unbelievable achievement’.