The At Bcot - Basingstoke and Deane

One of the perks of my job as a reviewer is that I often get asked to dine out, and today was no exception. I had never been to BCOT before and found myself at the college's own restaurant. It was a delightful experience. We were served coffee upon arrival and the three-course meal that followed my presentation did not disappoint. I started with a trio of arancini with beef, salmon quattro framaggi, served with a creamy red pepper dip. I wished the dip had a bit more garlic, but it was still tasty. For my main course, I had lamb shoulder ballotine with potato rosti, seasonal vegetables, and a red wine sauce. It was delicious and the dish was beautifully presented. For dessert, I chose the white chocolate orange cream brulee with amaretti biscuit. The orange flavor was subtle and could have been stronger, while the biscuits could have been crispier. However, I absolutely love cream brulee and this one was creamy, sweet, and had the perfect crispness on top. My only other observation was the absence of salt and pepper on the tables. It didn't bother me personally, but some guests may have been looking for additional seasonings that were not readily available.

We had a great meal last night. the service was excellent and each curs was a joy. the deaf, fish and lamb were all cooked for perfection and was worthy of every top restaurant. will definitely return.

Four of us went to BCot for a Christmas meal. It was our second visit and will definitely be returning. Every thing is to perfection, the waiting, the food and they even have some good drinks. Will be back for a Burns Night meal soon.

We had a fantastic night at this restaurant. The service and food were both exceptional. Dre was very attentive and provided great assistance. We highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning in the future!

I visited Bcot with my Ladies Probus group and had an amazing lunch. The food was beautifully presented, delicious, and featured new recipes. The service was top-notch and the overall experience was great value for money. It's a lovely place to dine, whether you're a member of a group or not.