Garum

'What's in a name?' is a popular phrase from Shakespeare's lyrical tale of star-crossed lovers, but at Garum there is so much to that name, which literally means a traditional method of preparing an ancient Roman fish sauce, believed to have originated from the historic settlement of Boloña on the southern Spanish shores. Despite all the years that have passed, the ruins of this town are still present and so is the memorable flavour of its ingenious recipe.

Step inside and you will find a room that is elegantly dressed with artistically designed nooks, strategic lighting and a dining area with a conservatory-like appearance. Who doesn't like a glimpse of sunshine on a languid summer day? Not only do they have a large terrace but its pleasing vistas take in uninhibited views of the Mediterranean beyond, and you may just have to be quick off the mark to get a spot.

The European theme is hard to avoid on the menu, with dishes such as cold gazpacho with ratatouille, herb oil and balsamic vinegar, and foie gras vienetta with white chocolate and chilli toffee sauce. Starters like soto ajam - lemongrass soup served on cold garnish of chicken, celery, glass noodles, dried onion, tomato and quail's egg - exhibit some real innovation.

The kitchen's ambitious style is even more evident in the mains with salmon baked in the oven and served with Mexican bean salad and lime tequila 'milkshake'; marinated king prawns, semi peeled and served with a coconut orange soup and fried spiced rice, and rack of lamb with a German style potato, vegetable pancake and mint garlic jam. Pasta lovers will find solace in the scrumptious chicken fillet lasagne with tarragon cream cheese served with fresh tagliatelle and green asparagus.

Desserts have been innovatively christened 'health kick', dark chocolate crème brûlée with an orange cointreau salad or the 'highland fling' of scotch whiskey and saffron poached pears and cream. Little members of the family can choose between rosada, a white fish, with chips; chicken or pasta bolognaise. The cellar offers an eclectic selection of Spanish wines produced in small, select vineyards.

The team at Garum, inspired by the namesake method of cooking, aim to create a memorable dining experience that will linger in their guests' memories for a long time by creating an array of cosmopolitan, inspired cuisine that continually challenge both the eye and the taste buds.