Allium - Salisbury

Alium is all about food, the decor is a bit bland, service is good enough (and not irritatingly showy as some foody places are). But the food is exceptional, especially at this price point. Between two, we shared 4 small plates and a shared assiette of desserts plus a decent bottle of wine for a shade over £50 each. Each dish was fine dining quality, the confit duck with mango and curried sweet potato puree was exceptional as was one of the best cooked fillet of mullet I have ever had (beautifully crispy skin and fall apart moist flesh served with a bisque). I liked the small plate menu with the expectation of sharing, which means you end up with your own custom tasting menu, I would have struggled to choose just one dish. People with large appetites would probably want a plate or 2 more than we had, but with each dish around £10 hardly bank breaking. If you want imaginative uncompromisingly good food without pretension, this is the place

Imaginative, excellent dishes with a very good choice of wine and beer. The experience is like tapas, in that you select enough options so that there are sbout 2 per person at the table, and then everyone shares them. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

An absolutely incredible meal. Best place to eat in Salisbury would highly highly recommend. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Probably the best meal I’ve ever had to be honest! As a group of 4 we ordered (almost) all of the savoury menu and were certainly not disappointed. Amazing combinations of flavours, delicious cocktails, fantastic wine, great service. Came away very pleased indeed. Would thoroughly recommend. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner

A gem of a restaurant with excellent modern cuisine using local top quality ingredients. Each item comes filled with flavour and the portions are sufficient to ensure you come away satisfied. The staff were great making you welcome and comfortable. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner