Truffle

Any restaurant this popular must be doing something right – & at Truffle the winning formula seems to be great prices, proper home cooking, a wide-ranging menu & a BYO drinks policy. Strictly speaking this is two eateries – Truffle itself & Truffle Too sit round the corner from each other, but both have the same chef & the same menu, & both are decorated in the same minimalist style, with white walls, bare floors & bold artwork. Food ranges from old faithfuls such as melon with Parma ham & slow-roast belly pork with apple mash & cider sauce through to Thai beef patties & chicken tagine. If you want refinement then look elsewhere, but if you enjoy hearty, full-flavoured food served in a delightfully buzzy atmosphere, then Truffle will see you right. Booking essential.