Caveau, Le

Nestling deep in the Yorkshire Dales it may come as no surprise to hear that in a former incarnation Le Caveau served as a place of incarceration for felons and sheep rustlers. Admittedly this was a few years back, though this being Yorkshire, not all that many.

Whatever, we now have a surprisingly cosy little restaurant at the bottom of the stairs below the Edinburgh Wool shop in which Brian Womersley and Richard Barker slave away, employing good local produce and ingredients to great effect as, subtly touched by the French influence they serve up celery and apple soup, and scallops and with a timbale of Savoy cabbage and tarragon sauce. Try also the oven-baked cod with herb and garlic crust on red pepper and tomato coulis from the extensive range of fish dishes offered. For devotees of the safe and comfortable there is summer pudding when the time is right and those seeking a new experience need to keep an eye on the cheeseboard - not everywhere will you find a blue goats' cheese from Croatia. The wine list would do credit to the best efforts of Thomas Cook, starting with house wines at £9.95.