STARLINGS CAFÉ

BEST FOR Cosy meals with close friends. FOOD This is home comfort food at its best, with delicious aromas coming from the kitchen to greet you as you enter. The intensely rich salmon tart with a red onion base and rich cream cheese centre is a knockout, served with a super fresh salad with a tangy dressing that balances the richness. The aubergine bake is another favourite, redolent with garlic and tomatoes. Put a little spicy edge on things with tasty yellow Asian chicken curry served with cauliflower rice. Finish with the best cheesecake around – baked and irresistible. DRINKS They are not licensed, so take your own. SERVICE Smiling and attentive, from a friendly crew. AMBIENCE This delightful old house boasts a cosy interior with intimate tables for two and long tables too. The garden is an oasis in the summer, with plenty of shade to make it even more like a secret hideaway. (GL)