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Breaking news

April 2023: the surprise closure of 28 Market Place was announced on social media just before Easter.

Harden's says

Open since early 2020, a new West Country restaurant from ex-Soho House director Ben Crofton, with Great British Menu finalist Dan Fletcher as head chef; Fletcher previously worked at London’s Sky Garden, The Kitchen in Edinburgh and under Tommy Banks at the Black Swan, Oldstead.

survey result

Summary

4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“This lovely, outstanding restaurant set in a beautiful historic market town” is “a wonderful find off the beaten track”. The “remarkably good, modern English-style food” from Dan Fletcher – who has worked for uber-chefs Tommy Banks & Phil Howard – “is both delicious and beautifully presented”, while “every component down to the glasses and plates is carefully chosen” by founders Vanessa & Ben Crofton (ex-Soho House & French Laundry director). With its in-house bakery, it’s an “excellent addition to the West Country restaurant scene”.

Summary

4
Very Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A cool vibe, lovely people and excellent food” win praise for this “informal dining room”, whose hipster cred comes courtesy of owner Ben Crofton, ex-Soho House director, while Great British Menu chef Dan Fletcher oversees the “small but interesting menu”, rounded out by a “good bakery” and on-site bottle shop.

Summary

Due to open in late 2019, a new West Country restaurant from ex-Soho House director Ben Crofton, with Great British Menu finalist Dan Fletcher as head chef. Fletcher previously worked at London’s Sky Garden, The Kitchen in Edinburgh and under Tommy Banks at the Black Swan, Oldstead.

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28 Market Place, Somerton, TA11 7NB

Restaurant details

Highchair,Portions
No dress code
28 Market Place, Somerton, TA11 7NB
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday6 pm‑11 pm
Thursday6 pm‑11 pm
Friday6 pm‑11:30 pm
Saturday6 pm‑11:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑4 pm

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