Elements — Restaurant in Great Britain

This restaurant is a lovely welcoming space, with lots of nice details - generously sized tables for two, really comfy seating, lighting that actually illuminates without being overwhelming (important at my age), beautiful and thoughtful crockery and cutlery. It all adds up to a laid back, quietly luxurious experience.

I've been twice, both times choosing the tasting menu, and each time every course has been beautifully presented, with great attention to detail, and ranged from very good to outstanding. I get the sense that Chef Gary is interested by and likes experimenting with textures - take the outstandingly good sea bass dish, which (as well as exceptional fish cookery) showcased beautifully cooked meaty mushroom and waxily gorgeous jersey royals, all contrasting against the fabulous crispy fish skin. It's also one of the few restaurants where I actively look forward to desserts; I don't have a sweet tooth and often find desserts overwhelming but here they're perfectly balanced for my taste.

Is it completely flawless? No: at this visit I felt one dish didn't come together fully on the plate, and perhaps thought there was a minute lack of seasoning once or twice - but I'm nitpicking. As a dining experience overall it's great and noteworthy for being so hospitable and welcoming; I wholeheartedly recommend coming here for a special meal. Everything from the absolutely delicious sourdough bread and butter to the utterly delightful little petit fours works to make you feel welcomed and cared for.

A big part of the experience is the service, which is warm and attentive without being obtrusive. A huge thank you to our wonderful server, Rory, who was thoughtful and kind, laughed at my awful jokes, very knowledgeable about the menu and wines and generally took fantastic care of us (and didn't bat an eyelid as my husband tried to show me how to make a chicken out...

Everything was divine! The staff is very welcoming and the atmosphere is beautiful. All of the seating is very comfortable. The kitchen is so quiet and it’s fun to have the open view. The mocktail choices were lovely and plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian options. I had the three course seasonal lunch menu, which was fantastic. The canopies had a lovely crunch and appreciated this luxurious little starter. A little less salt on this one would be perfect. I will add that the lamb was cooked to perfection, super tender and mid rare. I loved the contrast of the candied, lemon peel and smoky aubergine with this dish. The brown sauce was a little salty for my taste, but everything else was perfect. I loved the truffle butter on the housemaid gluten-free biscuit. It’s always such a nice touch when the gluten-free bread is high-quality like this. The tuna dish was excellent, buttery and perfectly seasoned. The chocolate ganache was beautifully contrasted with the pistachio ice cream and dark cherry. What a lovely experience! So glad I added this bit of luxury to my camping trip up to the North Highlands. My best meal in...

The experience at Elements is on another level. My husband and I went for our anniversary and have dined at a number of lovely places both in the UK and abroad. We both agreed that the dining experience at Elements has been the best. We had the tasting menu. The atmosphere is just lovely, the staff are keen to make sure you have a wonderful experience and really know their knowledge of the food and drinks served there. The service was great! When it comes to the food and drink, the flavours on offer are amazing and really are a wonderful sensation for the tastebuds. The food is cooked to perfection and is just the right portion. As for the drinks, my husband had the wine pairing and was very happy with all of the choices, especially since some wines were from regions he had never tried before. I had the soft pairing. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was very pleasantly surprised with the effort gone into each drink. Each drink was amazing and the pairing was on point with each meal. Thank you to everyone at Elements for such a wonderful experience. We are already planning a date to...