JSW

At best I would describe as JSW good, but certainly not great. We didn’t see the Michelin Star status in the menu or the food. The service was polite, but we felt rushed, which left us wondering if they needed our table for something else. Overall my wife and I were left disappointed.

I echo Foodess's assesment on JSW – it is a real gem of a restaurant and highly reccomended for a visit. We had the tasting menu with accompanying Wine on Saturday afternoon – beginning with Scallops, lightly spiced mussels and Razor Clams, Cod with Truffle mash, Guinea Fowl Boudin, Loin of lamb and one of the finest desserts I have ever tasted, a stunning Salted Caramel Mousse with Chocolate and Honeycomb. The food was excellent and the the wine pairing took some of the work out of a nice long lunch. JSW has rooms, a Michelin * and is located in the centre of Peterfield, a quaint market town with some nice pubs and antique shops.

I’m not usually a fan of olde worlde, but the simplicity of this enchanting town venue captured my approval as a place offering high quality dining and a lot more as the intro states. Impeccable service, appetising dishes and a choice of reasonably priced wines amongst a large eclectic list facilitated the end of a long day in the best possible style. Plain walls, wicker chairs and spaciously placed tables I found surprisingly stylish against the old backdrop. Crisp table settings added to the finesse, including little touches such as the miniature salt spoon and a receptacle for olive stones and spent cocktail sticks, all indicated that nothing was missed by the attentive and affable staff. Elegance pervaded our experience highlighted by the chef who served a fabulous starter of pheasant boudin and ham hock chunks with a few white beans and a carefully truffled creamy white sauce – the highlight for me and I think my other half too. Needless to say even the more minor components were pleasingly done such as breads, coffees and chocolates. Nothing had been overlooked : the warm tone afforded at time of telephone booking followed by the welcoming personal greetings. All I need now is another excuse to head back south.