First introduced in 1956, the AA Rosette award scheme was the first nationwide scheme for assessing the quality of food served by restaurants and hotels.
The AA says: “The scheme is a celebration of successful cooking at different levels across the UK – Rosettes are a clear indicator of culinary excellence, and reflect the stand-out experience diners can expect from the moment they enter the restaurant.”
For further reviews across the country, visit The AA’s website.
If you are looking for a special evening out, these 11 restaurants will provide something special.
5. Kettering Park Hotel & Spa
Kettering Park Hotel & Spa was awarded an AA Rosette with inspectors praising its 'global cooking in a stylish hotel restaurant'. The feedback continued: "Kettering Park belies its business park location by having plenty of style and charm with its large open fire and sunny terrace, offering a relaxed and convivial atmosphere throughout the year. A mix of classic and contemporary dishes are served by a smart and attentive team. Raised pork pie with home-made pickle could precede chicken Kiev." Photo: Google
6. Vines Brasserie at Barton Hall Hotel
Vines Brasserie at Barton Hall Hotel in Barton Seagrave has one AA Rosette, described by inspectors as 'brasserie dining in venerable Northamptonshire house'. The feedback continued: "A charming hotel surrounded by splendid gardens and a Grade I listed orangery, Barton Hall dates from the 16th century. The hotel’s Vines Brasserie is a welcoming place with informal service matched by unclothed tables and modern background music to create a relaxed setting for the innovative cooking." Photo: Google
7. Tresham Restaurant at Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa
Tresham Restaurant at Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa has three AA Rosettes, with inspectors saying it is a 'wonderfully historic backdrop to vibrant modern cooking'. The feedback continued: "If you’re a fan of country-house hotels on a spectacular scale, Rushton Hall and its Tresham Restaurant should tick all the right boxes. The Grade I listed stately home dates from the 15th century and delivers the goods with its impressive exterior, delightful public rooms, landscaped grounds and wonderful period details. Food-wise, a seasonal tasting menu delivers high-quality produce forming the bedrock of technically adept modern British dishes that are rather more in tune with the 21st century than the surroundings. " Photo: Google
8. The Plough Everdon
The Plough Everdon was awarded one AA Rosette for its 'enjoyable modern cooking in rejuvenated village pub'. The feedback continued: "Located in the pretty village of Everdon, between the market towns of Daventry and Towcester, The Plough Everdon reopened in 2023 after a three-year closure. Restored with traditional beams, open fires and flagstones, there are contemporary furnishings and a modern approach to the seasonal cooking. From the garden, there are lovely views of ancient Everdon Stubbs woodland." Photo: Google