A local restaurant that specialises in Italian food has been added to the prestigious Michelin Guide.
Riccardo Bastardo’s in Shipston-on-Stour has received recognition for what has been described as a “love letter to straightforward Italian cooking”.
Michelin inspectors visit restaurants anonymously and rate dishes based on the quality of ingredients, flavour and cooking techniques, as well as value for money.
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“Situated right in the centre of this historic market town and encased within glass walls on three sides, this self-described ‘illegitimate trattoria’ is a love letter to straightforward Italian cooking, fused with seasonal British ingredients,” The Michelin guide says of the venue.
“In the day, it operates as the coffee shop and bakery Ferment & Flour, before the Italian vibe takes over in the evening. Start with a couple of cicchetti before one of the stand-out homemade pastas, be that casarecce with preserved wild garlic, truffle and parmesan, or well-crafted crab agnolotti. Add in friendly service and you have a winning formula.”
-Credit:Riccardo Bastardo’s, OpenTable
The venue has proven popular with fine diners since opening last year, receiving rave reviews online.
The venue’s website states: “Welcome to Riccardo Bastardo’s, an Italian trattoria in the heart of Shipston-on-Stour.
-Credit:Riccardo Bastardo’s, OpenTable
“Inspired by Italy but grounded in Britain, our cooking is seasonal and full of flavour – exceptional ingredients treated with care, without the formality.
“The kitchen is led by John Broughton, formerly Head Chef at the Michelin-starred Royal Oak in Whatcote, with the menu shaped by chef-owner Richard Craven, whose love of Italian cooking was formed during the early years of his career in Italian-owned kitchens.
“Honest cooking, a little irreverent, and always led by the ingredients.”
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