Lunch The Cross Fine dining in a gastropub ⭐️ After driving in cold snowing conditions, we arrived to a lovely smiling greeting from Pavel, the general manager. We were seated next to a very cosy roaring fire, which soon warmed us up. Located in Kenilworth ,Warwickshire, The Cross is an award-winnin pub and has held a Michelin ⭐️ for over six years, along with three AA Rosettes and Top50gastropubs. The Cross is housed in a Grade II listed 19th-century inn and has a casual atmosphere with informal but attentive service. The main dining room is a former school room that leads to a cosy and welcoming bar - previously a butcher's shop. There are a choice of dining options. From a tasting menu £105pp A la Carte choose 3 courses £80pp The exceptional value 3 course lunch £45pp which we chose. Includes some delightful snacks and freshly baked sourdough. Starters Wild Garlic, Potato & Buttermilk Soup Cured & Grilled Mackerel Red Meat Radish Salad, Blood Orange & Sesame Vinaigrette Mains Fillet of Cornish Skate Crushed Potato, Samphire, Lemon, Capers, Brown Butter Sauce Slow Cooked Wiltshire Pork Belly Puy Lentils, Hispi Cabbage, Pork Jus with Apple Cider Vinegar, Trotter and Agen Prune Desserts Passion Fruit Tart Coconut Dulce De Leche Ice Cream Cashel Blue Endive & Apple Salad, Kentish Walnut Oil Dressing Everything is top-notch, from the incredible food to the service and decor. Highly recommended.

In one word. Incredible. Went here for our anniversary and were blown away by every dish on the tasting menu, even the ones we were dubious about on paper. There wasn't a single course where we did not clear our plates. The wine flight was great and the food perfect. Perfectly flavoured, perfectly portioned, perfectly decadent. Probably one of our very best celebratory dining experiences. We want to go back to try their different seasonal menus. I am uploading pictures with my terrible descriptions of each dish that don't do the food justice at all. From start to finish, an experience we won't likely forget soon. Update: Still as good as ever. I especially loved the Hazelnut souffle and the amazing seafood course (I had to have the Plaice replaced with Hake because I'm allergic, they were really gracious about it). There wasn't a single dish I did not enjoy. We will be going back, I'm sure. I will say, though, I love Salt in Stratford-upon-Avon as much, maybe just a tad bit more, because they feel a bit more adventurous. Ah, you can't go wrong either.

The service was impeccable, the food was incredible and the atmosphere was great. We were very well looked after. Great choice of wines.

We had such a lovely lunch at the Cross. The staff was super friendly and even gave us a special plate for our anniversary. The food was also perfect, I highly recommend the Cross, especially if you have something to celebrate it’s a safe choice!

Beautiful food great surroundings and very attentive staff thoroughly enjoyed it.

A fabulous place to spend a special meal! Food was of the highest calibre, service effortlessly welcoming and a joy to be around. Would strongly recommend!

Wonderful dining experience. The food and the staff were amazing. We couldn't fault it in any way. Would HIGHLY recommend.

The food at the Cross was exceptional, it has certainly earned its reputation for fine dining. The combination of flavours and presentation was a delight to the senses. A personal highlight being the duck breast I had for my main. The crispy duck egg starter was also very tasty with the hazelnut souffle dessert being the weakest offering of the three courses. Despite the flowery presentation of your server pouring hot chocolate sauce into the top of the souffle into the shape of a cross, the texture was quite unpleasant and the flavour was lacking. Giving you the mouth feel of a vaguely nutty curdled egg. Having tried the tiramisu of someone else in my party, I can confidently say, that is the superior option. Furthermore, despite the service being very polite and attentive when present at the table. We did end up waiting quite a long time to not only order but also between courses. This was supplemented during the first half of our meal with complimentary entrees and bread basket. But when paying £85 per person, you don't expect to be waiting 40+ minutes between my starter and main course with no check ins from the servers. The Cross fell victim to this again with dessert. Some of my party ordered coffee in place of dessert, but instead of it all coming out at once, the coffees arrived 20 minutes before the desserts. It was very busy the night we attended so maybe they were short on staff. Food wise The Cross is everything you'd expect, but the service let it down on this occasion.

Absolutely amazing, great atmosphere fantastic food and wines, what more can be said. Already planning our return visit with family as this has to be shared.

Absolutely delicious food in a sumptuous but relaxed setting. The wait staff were so friendly and accommodating, even with our one year old little terror (who thoroughly enjoyed his meal, and sampling ours)

The lunch menu was outstanding in every way at what I'd consider really a quite incredible price-quality ratio. If you're in the West Midlands, this place is worth a detour.

There are no words to describe the dining experience at the Cross. It is pricey but you get what you paid for. The flavours, the presentatio, the service are all 5 star!!! Would definitely recommend if you ever visit Kenilworth.

Great Michelin star restaurant in the Midlands. Amazing fresh ingredients cooked perfectly. Staff is very professional and kind. Booking is necessary at least a week/10 days in advance. The hazelnut soufflé is one of the best dessert we ever had.

This is a must go to place if you re a foodie. Amazing food, excellent Sunday lunch, very attentive service. You will not be disappointed

We love eating lunch here. We went to celebrate our anniversary and we enjoyed the lunch menu. It's an incredible quality for its price. We specially loved the soup and the fish, they were superb.

Great food. Service was OK. Not very friendly. Maybe Becos we were not friends Kenilworth.

Incredible food, as you'd expect from a Michelin star restaurant. Service was perfect, always there a moment before you need a top up of your glass, or when you wonder when the next course will arrive. Epic food though. The soufflé! The egg! Great atmosphere. But... if it's hot, you'll probably need to ask for the Aircon to be switched on, even if the windows and doors are open. It can get a little toasty.

Lunch with my wife daughter and partner at the cross today. Absolutely fabulous delicious and perfection. Great service , friendly welcome by the front of house team and every course was faultless. Highly recommend this establishment well worthy of its Michelin star. Hearty portions for a tasting menu as well my favourite was the crispy duck egg. Amazing soufflé Lovely selection of wines. Very nice main dining room. Excellent all round. Will return soon.

Really excellent food and service. The artichoke salad was fantastic and the venison just melted in the mouth. Deserves the Michelin star but I'm not sure I can stomach these prices for what you get.

Highly recommend. We had a very enjoyable lunch. Great food, wine and top notch service.