One of the shiniest jewels in the Cotswolds crown, spa town Cheltenham offers impressive regency architecture and tree lined promenades at every turn as well as a vibrant food scene.
Chef David Everitt-Matthias has been firmly on the chef scene for 38 years and according to Observer Food Monthly Awards “[this] fine-dining restaurant, refined without being stuffy, has been winning acclaim since 1987… food that is both style and substance.”
Recently noted by The Telegraph as one of 15 best value Michelin star restaurants, Le Champignon Sauvage’s seasonally driven and locally sourced menu is priced from £43 for two courses and £50 for three course for the set lunch and dinner (excl. Saturday evening).
Menu highlights include: Seared mackerel, apple and celeriac remoulade, ponzu dressing followed by Sea bream, buttered monks beard, buttermilk and horseradish dashi.
Festival Season Recommendations
Cheltenham comes alive in spring and summer with a packed calendar of world-class festivals. David’s highlights include:
- The internationally acclaimed Cheltenham Jazz Festival (early May)
- Cheltenham Music Festival (July), and the much loved Literature Festival (October).
David’s Unmissable Food Finds
Besides great value Michelin dining at Le Champignon Sauvage there is so much tasty food to enjoy in Cheltenham…
- It’s a bit outside town but Killingworth Castle is well worth the journey for a monster Sunday lunch with all the trimmings
- Croissants can only be Baker & Graze sourdough ones. This warm and friendly bakery and restaurant is also a great lunch or brunch destination.
- For elevated Indian classics in a classy boutique-style interior, it has to be Prithvi
- The Beehive is a go to for a decent pint and simple hearty food like Beer battered cod & chips and burgers.
