Hartnett Holder & Co in Hampshire is the result of two world renowned chefs joining forces to create an experience that is more ‘fun dining’ than fine dining. The duo is made up of Angela Hartnett, the Michelin star chef famed for her successful restaurants Cafe Murano as well as appearing as a judge on Great British Menu, and Luke Holder, who has worked in some London’s most exclusive restaurants and 3 Michelin Tuscan restaurant Enoteca Pinchiorri.
Together, and with the rest of the team at Hartnett Holder & Co, they have curated a relaxed setting where Italian inspired dishes are served using local and seasonal ingredients.
Set within the Limewood Hotel, the interior is informal with wooden tables and mismatched crockery, whilst still injecting some Mediterranean elegance through a marble countertop bar and red leather stools.
On the menu, you can expect to find a variety of sharing plates and larger portions, each giving a nod to Italian traditions and flavours.
Expect to see dishes like Lake District rose veal tartare with crispy onion and truffle aioli, or roasted celeriac salad with pickled walnut ketchup, dandelion and crispy sage for anti pasti options. Then for larger dishes, think Mylor prawn risotto with spiced shellfish butter or West country venison loin with beetroot, gorgonzola picante and spiced plum. There are also a couple of sharing options available perfect for date night dinners.
On the dessert menu, you can find Italian classics like tiramisu, hazelnut praline cream puff and vegan meringue with New Forest plums and blueberries.
The wine list consists of a variety of options from around the world, including some Italian whites, reds and rosé. For those after a bit of fizz, you can find champagne, prosecco and even English sparkling options from Hambledon Vineyard that’s just a short drive away.