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Here is a real treasure in the heart of the countryside. Originally in the middle of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter the original Restaurant Gilmore closed down to pave the way for a countryside version, always the dream of Paul and Dee Gilmore. Now it is an established and much prized destination for those who value the sort of food that goes with a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide, two AA Rosettes and an entry in the Good food Guide.

The setting is superb, with some 7 acres of land round the farmhouse, beautiful gardens that produce much of the produce used in the kitchen, both vegetable and animal. The emphasis needless to say is on freshness and genuinely interesting food.

Three menus are on offer, lunch on Thursday and Friday, evening menu from Wednesday to Saturday and a Sunday lunch served at 1pm for 1.30. The dinner menu offers a three course event and could start with warm smoked salmon with scrambled egg and watercress sauce, or roasted parsnip soup with curried chick peas.

Frequently seen main courses could consist of seared loin of blue fin tuna, roasted cherry tomato and pesto dressing, new potatoes, and green beans, and the house favourite of poached blade of Staffordshire beef, field mushrooms, rosti potatoes and port jus. More local fare might be a roasted loin of venison with sweet and sour pears and chestnuts. To my way of thinking there are few better dishes offered than the pan fried Aberdeen Angus rib eye with a shallot and pancetta stew.

The restaurant's own angle on bread and butter pudding with a rich vanilla sauce Anglaise could be competing with Valrhona Manjari chocolate and sweet chilli brûlée, brandied cherries and chocolate cream sauce. One of the great delights of going to this restaurant is to know that the constantly varying menu is unlikely to ever offer a dish that will be anything but appealing.

A well travelled wine list of character provides something for everyone, both in style and cost. Their New World wines in particular display a single minded aptitude for finding real, and sometimes hitherto little known, treats. In all ways this is a restaurant for those who prefer integrity in their approach to eating out, and the word 'gourmet' springs very much to mind.

Keep abreast of their menu changes and other flexible feasts by clicking on their simple to use and attractive Website.

Part of the Whitbread family, Table Table restaurants aim to bring great value tasty pub food to an ever increasing eating-out public who like well prepared and genuine food served by friendly staff in relaxing surroundings. If that sounds too much like a dream come true be assured that at Table Table they also walk the talk, and are pleased to have the chance to prove it.

Their well located restaurants are spread across a wide range of decors and styles, and all of them share a determination to provide comfort, warmth and relaxation. Their buffet menus for special occasions are remarkable value.

In keeping with modern trends they provide dishes to nibble or share as guests consider the spread of options on a menu that could be described as British with welcome incursions. So as you share long Italian flatbread, and dough balls and dips, or a sharing platter with an imaginative range of finger food starting with garlic and breaded mushrooms, it's time to think about the relative merits of aromatic duck parcels, a prawn cocktail, breaded Camembert or sticky chicken goujons to name but a few.

Many an innocent dish from the past has been hi-jacked in the best possible sense into becoming what is now called a 'pub classic'. Wiltshire cured ham with eggs is served with chunky chips and beef, mushroom and ale pie, or chicken and chips are all familiar with British tables, be they in the dining room or the kitchen. Now they have been added to by chicken fajitas, a sweet red pepper, crème fraiche and fennel tart, a leg of duck slowly cooked and served with a Bramley apple and cider sauce, or chilli con carne with basmati rice, sour cream and guacamole and nachos. So is the humble burger with six enticing toppings.

The point is they, and others, are all here at Table Table, well prepared with quality ingredients, and presented in a way that makes you hungry even if you thought you weren't.

Getting down to the more serious side of the table keep an eye open for the seafood pie, a delightful assembly of things fishy including crayfish, red snapper, prawns and clams. Many of their steaks are 28 days matured, including a 7oz fillet. All steaks are served with watercress, roasted cherry tomatoes, a flat mushroom and chunky chips. A choice from 4 sauces adds the final touch of enjoyment.

Pastas and salads embrace some well known and loved names, but for sheer enjoyment the hot smoked salmon salad takes some beating - flakes of hot smoked salmon mixed with a house salad and soy and ginger sauce. A real winner.

Snacks aplenty cover hot baguettes with the like of grilled pork loin and Bramley apple sauce, sandwiches filled with Cheddar cheese, or prawns and Marie Rose sauce, and jacket potatoes with such temptations as chilli con carne. Add a bowl of chips for only a little extra.

A well travelled wine list offers helpful advice for the uninitiated and there's an impressive choice of draught and bottled beers and lagers. All in all it would appear that Table Table are more than achieving their aims, providing the opportunity for people to eat out enjoyably, with excellent value for money. Long may they continue to do so.

For completely up to date information on menu changes and special offers do make a regular check on their lively Website.