Restaurant Nathan Outlaw

The restaurant at the Marina Villa Hotel has emerged from a major refurb, flaunting a new chef, new front-of-house team & handsome new look. Nathan Outlaw is a prodigious talent, who won Michelin stars at his previous two establishments, & it’s his food that is the real crowd-puller. A short menu plays with classic combinations, but while concepts are simple, dishes are beautifully timed & balanced with well-honed technique. And there’s no skimping on quality: lobster risotto tastes as fresh as a sea breeze, while new season asparagus with smoked mayonnaise, pea shoots & fried eggs, is richer but just as light. Mains are equally refined: rose veal is deliciously succulent, cleverly paired with cauliflower, sage, onion, & mushrooms. Similarly, tender pork is teamed with black pudding, apple & cider – a classic combination that is richly satisfying but not overpowering. Accompanying the food is polished, knowledgeable service, elegant decor, a stunning estuary backdrop, & an assured wine list – Restaurant Nathan Outlaw seems set for great things.