You can rely on Cuisinez-Nous to deliver the goods every time. Céline’s seamless, on-the-ball service sets the distinctive tone in this tasteful manor house dripping in charm and boasting a pretty rear terrace with a stately old beech tree. A glance at the menu unveils chef Alain’s devotion to pedigree Gallic recipes, albeit with the odd modern flourish. For example: lobster (a lobster tank takes pride of place in the dining room), lavishly prepared in a fascinating salad with a bisque espuma or hanger steak with freshly whisked, silky béarnaise sauce and hand‑cut, piping hot French fries. We wager it will be love at first bite/sight.