I am going to start with the high lights.

The most delicious small batch special balsamic vinegar you have ever tasted. Focaccia bread freshly made on the premises better than anything else available. Olives sourced from Italy, again something you are not going to find elsewhere.

The rest of the experience I have to be honest can be hit and miss. And as I am working and get lunch locally most days I have been to 23 quite a few times.

The staff are friendly and welcoming but if you haven’t booked don’t be surprised to be turned away even if the restaurant looks empty. Some Fridays they have a £5 special so you can guarantee on those days the place will be packed.If you want to try it on a budget give them a follow on social media where you’ll find all their special offers.

I love pasta but this is not the place for that and the wine list is OK.

The tempura leeks as a starter are quite ingenious but for me whilst the decor is modern and cocktail list extensive, colourful and vibrant the menu is quite limited and parochial.

Lovely outdoor patio seating but again every time I have been and tried to get a table outside it’s been fully booked so plan ahead for a table outside.

Not many sit down options for food in Uppingham, Rutland (if you don’t want a pub ploughman’s and a pint) and this is one of the best ones. This restaurant certainly has a lot of

potential and it’s important for me to keep supporting because with a few tweaks I could be a once a week visitor.