John's House
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Inspector comments
"Farm-to-plate cooking in the country."
Overview
The farm-to-plate concept is truly at the heart of the excellent food at John’s House since the red-brick building is located on the edge of the farm where chef John Duffin grew up and much of the produce that appears on your plate comes from his family’s land. Duffin worked in some of London’s stellar kitchens before returning to his Leicestershire roots and opening his own restaurant in a charming cottage, where bare beams, brick walls and wooden floors all add up to a rustic feel. If you’re expecting food in a similar vein, think again, earthy, full-bore flavours and entertaining textures are all present and correct in precise ingredient-led dishes full of contemporary verve: opening the show, a crispy potato cake is infused with a delicious mix of truffle, wild garlic and Beauvale cheese, then chilled cream of Porthilly oyster is matched with shaved horseradish and dill. Fish sourced from the best possible suppliers is handled with aplomb, as seen in a dish of Gigha halibut with asparagus, morels and salted lemon sauce, while locally farmed pork is paired with potatoes, onion, red pepper and wild garlic purée.
Ratings & awards
3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
AA Notable Wine List
Our inspector loves...
Interesting history - Learn about the long family history intertwined with the farm & local community.
Fresh produce - Directly from the family farm and the local area.
Tempting menus - A range of seasonal tasting menus for both lunch and dinner.
Delicious wine - The well constructed wine list also offers a very good range by the glass.
Friendly hospitality - The team is made up of loyal people who have become part of the family.
Features
- Facilities
- Seats: 30
- Food and Drink
- Wines under £30: 7
- Wines over £30: 101
- Wines by the glass: 26
Location
139–141 Loughborough Road, MOUNTSORREL, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 7AR
Also at this location
Restaurant with Rooms
John's House Restaurant
AA 5 Gold Star Restaurant with Rooms
3-Rosette restaurant
Breakfast Award
About the area
Leicestershire is divided between the large country estates of its eastern side and the industrial towns of the East Midlands to its west. Coal mining was an important part of the county’s industrial development in the 19th and 20th centuries
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