The Pheasant

A very warm welcome into a beautiful, clean interior full of curious artwork and soft lighting. Three of us seated at a table by the window in the second room, we gushed at how lovely it was. Menus brought out and drinks ordered, we began to peruse the food menu. The menu is small but full of big flavours. A small menu boasts the best food and allows the chef to perform at the top of their game. This place was no exception. One of our group has particular dietary needs (gluten free, dairy free) which were catered for without hesitation or belittlement. The waiting staff who are kind and friendly are also enormously knowledgeable about the menu and alternative dishes. The food; rustic, honest dishes full of big flavour and memory. I began my culinary delight with the homemade pasta dish: tagliolini caprese and had the saltimbocca for main. The starter lovingly enrobed in a rich, homemade pesto that I couldn't help but scoop up with a snaffled oatcake off my partner's starter! The butter and marsala sauce that of the saltimbocca was deliciously moreish. I rounded my meal off with two scoops of refreshing blood orange sorbet. I don't just highly recommend a visit to The Pheasant, I order you to go!

Stumbled across the Pheasant whilst out visiting the lighthouse at the Isle of Whithorn and so glad we did. We all ended up having 3 courses and each one of us enjoyed each meal. Had a gluten free member in the party they catered for. If you like Italian food then it's well worth a visit.