A Sussex restaurant has received three rosettes at the latest AA Rosette Awards placing it as among the best in the country.
Ben Wilkinson at the Pass, which is the restaurant at the South Lodge Hotel in Lower Beeding, has been commended by the awards body.
In a video announcing the restaurants that had received three rosettes, Simon Numphud, the managing director of AA Media, was very complimentary.
He said: "This is a signature restaurant that takes the concept of the chef's table to its ultimate conclusion - an intimate 28-cover dining experience set in the kitchen itself.
"Spot-on modern cooking, seasonally directed and elegantly constructed.
"Service is wonderfully shared by both front of house team and the chefs, ensuring an immersive experience."
On Tripadvisor, the individual restaurant has received a 4/5 rating from 45 reviews, with praise coming in for its "steady stream of delicious courses".
How are AA rosettes awarded?
On the AA-rated trips website, it states: "AA Rosettes are awarded by our team of inspectors, who have an unrivalled wealth of experience in assessing culinary excellence.
"Restaurants with 3 Rosettes have achieved culinary standards that demand national recognition well beyond their local area.
"The cooking will be underpinned by the selection and sympathetic treatment of the highest quality ingredients.
"Timing, seasoning and the judgment of flavour combinations will be consistently excellent.
"These virtues will tend to be supported by other elements such as intuitive service and a well-chosen wine list."
