Nestled in the heart of the National Forest, amidst woodland, winding lanes and beautiful countryside, sits an 18th-Century inn that sees diners flocking from near and far to sample the Italian delights on offer. Ideal for small gatherings, Gino’s Pear Tree is an intimate boutique-style Italian restaurant serving up dishes with uncomplicated flair. Fresh fish from the coast, locally reared meats, seasonal vegetables and slow-cooked pasta sauce all grace plates in a style that is true to their Italian roots.
Butterflied and chargrilled king prawns with a splash of wine and touch of lemon and garlic make a delicate starter. Follow this with tender veal, cooked in white wine or British rose veal topped with Parma ham and fresh sage, cooked in a Marsala wine and butter reduction – simply divine. Fish dishes include marinated fillet of salmon in ginger and lime, while meat lovers will enjoy best end of lamb marinated in rosemary and 30-day-matured fillet of beef with wild mushroom, black peppercorn and brandy cream sauce. All pasta is melt-in-the-mouth perfection – exactly as fresh Italian pasta should be. Gino’s new Wine Bar is a great place to relax in laid-back surroundings and sup a glass of fine wine or a Bellini cocktail, and perhaps tuck into some tasty tapas. If you’re planning a special occasion, Gino’s also boasts a function room upstairs available for private dining, business or family occasions – there’s no better place to indulge and celebrate.
