Valentines Dining in Taunton

Michelin award winning Indian restaurant Mint and Mustard has come to Taunton just in time for Valentine's Day .  Already wowing the foodies in Cardiff, their stylish Indian cuisine has also been acclaimed by The Observer and the Good Food Guide.  Taunton resident  and a surgeon at Musgrove Park Hospital, Ajit M Kandoran is one of the co-founders of the restaurant and said : " When we decided to expand our restaurant,Taunton was the obvious choice. Like Cardiff,Taunton is an exciting and vibrant place where people have an appreciation for quality and value."  He promises a different contemporary dining experience, unlike most people's conception of an Indian and an executive chef,Pramod Nair,who has cooked for the Queen. If  that has got your mouth watering, they open with a VIP launch to be attended by the Mayor and Mayoress on Thursday February 9th and bookings are already flooding in.

For good a English pub atmosphere, why not got out of town a little to the Winchester Arms in Trull are doing their special Valentine's menu which gives you a choice of steak,fish or pork chicken with the gourmet touch, a vegetarian option and some very exciting starters and deliciously naughty desserts for £21.95 PP which includes a glass of bubbly on arrival.

If your tastes turn more to Italian, Prezzo in Fore Street,has a special three course Valentines menu for only £18.95. Or for the more grand gesture Zizzi,opposite the church of Mary Magdalene,in a wonderful old building but contemporary fixtures and still reasonably priced.

The cosy Bistro experience can be found at La Bonne Vie at the Vivary park end of the High Street;one of the most well established restaurants in Taunton and a varied menu is a great idea if you and your beloved have different tastes.

Many say French is the language of love,French Connection have a Valentine's menu including smoked salmon terrine and duck breast in raspberries with a glass of Bucks Fizz,it's more pricey at £32.50 per head but it is a special occasion.

Thai can be eat in or take out from Lotus Flower who cater well for vegetarians as well,or if you want more of a party atmosphere,perhaps Mambo.

These are but a few of the many eateries Taunton has to offer and whichever one you choose,do them a favour and pop back here to give them a review afterwards. We should do all we can to support good local businesses.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ONE AND ALL.