Where the Light Gets In

We went to WTLGI for our anniversary and it was fantastic. The food was excellent. Good variety of flavours to try. The staff were delightful - they explained every dish to us and were friendly and welcoming throughout. They all felt relatively equal too, which improved the experience. For example, the chefs would occasionally bring meals to us and do exactly the same explainer as the waiting on staff. No one felt like they were “beneath” any particular task.

A unique experience, from food to people. An almost perfect machine that is there to Surprise you, with local flavours that taste like the world.Every person we met, every food we have tasted was worth it ( but also drinks ). It's hard to describe it with words, I can only suggest you to go there and try.

This restaurant underwhelms and is very pretentious. The 9 course tasting menu plus an amuse- bouche of duck broth is overpriced at £110, the amount shown on our bill not the website, and lacks imagination and flair. There is neither style nor elegance in the courses served. I suspect the ethos of sustainability overshadows any aspiration to a full Michelin Star as opposed to a green one. Each course, served approximately 20 to 25 minutes apart, and is given an explanation by the server, without which we would indeed be wondering what it was all about. But to start at the beginning. The amuse-bouche is served as you arrive at the foot of a metal staircase, so anyone with mobility issues please note, behind which is a barbecue so one hand rail is very hot, inside wood tables and chairs adequately spaced but note two of them are in full sun (WTLGI – yes I get it) if it’s a sunny day, pretty uncomfortable to eat at and nowhere to move them. The toilets are up another flight of stairs and the sink outside the toilets is two planks of wood which slope together, do I detect style over substance?On to the food itself; the main event after all. First is a pickle plate, six pieces a little bigger than a thumb nail and two carrots (dried?) about 2 inches by a ¼ inch with three spots of black garlic. Two oysters follow which were admittedly tasty then chunks of sourdough (from local Yellowhammer bakery) with duck rillette are next. Kholrabi with a gooseberry puree follows; gooseberries from a chap in Marple (sustainability). Cornish mackerel in a corn chowder was I felt a bit odd, we were told it also had mussels in it; my portion had half a mussel but for the life of me I couldn’t find any more. Then the main event; confit of duck leg finished somewhere to render down the fat and crisp up the skin. Needless to say neither mine nor my husband’s was rendered or crispy, such a classic rooky error, just undercooked fat – yuck. Finally an upside down plum cake which was admittedly light in texture but hardly palate cleansing. Oh and a cobnut macaron. Cheese is extra. Drinks? A 125ml glass of wine is between £12 and £19 and a bottle somewhere between £69 and £110, soft drinks and beer £6/7. Stockport’s finest (tap water) is free and plentiful.Regretfully I cannot recommend this restaurant nor, probably to their relief, will I be back.

Last night was a true gastronomic adventure at WTLGI. As soon as we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by a warm and relaxed atmosphere that set the tone for the rest of the evening.The highlight of our experience was undoubtedly the 11 courses we were served.Each dish was more impressive than the last and was accompanied by an exquisite wine flight that truly complemented the flavors of each course.The restaurant takes great pride in sourcing the best quality ingredients from all over the country. And they even started their own garden on top of a car park during lockdown!It was fascinating to hear the tales of where each ingredient came from and how it was prepared.The standout dish for me had to be the Carlingford oyster. I've had my fair share of oysters over the years, but this one truly stood out. It was fresh, briny, and perfectly shucked. I could have eaten a dozen more and never grown tired of their delicious flavour.Overall, our experience at WTLGI was truly unforgettable. It's not just about the food, but the whole experience. From the incredible service to the unique atmosphere and outstanding cuisine, it was a night that we will never forget and made my partners birthday special.

We have been wanting to come here for ages and we were not at all disappointed.The setting is fantastic with easy parking across the road (council car parking, but plenty of spaces when we arrived for a Saturday lunch).The room is incredible and on a sunny day, certainly lived up to the name Where the light gets in".The choice of background music was very enjoyable

Customer service was good but not amazing, perhaps stressed as didn’t seem to enjoy interacting with us. The food didn’t impress. Seems like the ingredients are cheap and courses basic but served as fine dining. Loved couple of courses but then thinking how much we paid left me with bitter feeling of being overcharged. Dined it other fine dining restaurants and that gives us pretty good comparison of what to expect. PS. Massive mould on the wall is a health hazard and it is just black patch in the corner of the ceiling.

This place deserves every bit of its growing reputation. Innovative and fabulous food in relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The fennel posset and apple granita was my absolute favourite but I can't fault anything. I loved it.

Worth every penny.Superb dining space playing excellent music, staff were excellent and extremely knowledgeable about the menu offered.I was blown away by the food, every course of the 12 or so we had was outstanding, wine was also excellent paired to the menu. Some of the highlights were their own bread with mushroom ‘sauce’, lamb with donut, and mussels.We had to book 2-3 months in advance and price wise it is expensive but both these things absolutely justified based on the overall experience.I will 100% come back.

Amazing dining experience for a special occasion. Exceptional food, great drinks selection delivered by a friendly, enthusiastic and engaging team.

Beautiful food, lovely building and concept. The staff are the real stars of the restaurant. They were attentive, knowledgeable, and nothing was too much trouble for them. I think every single diner felt special under their care. It truly was five star service.The car park across the street is free after 18:00, and had ample spaces.It was an almost perfect visit. The chairs became uncomfortable after a few hours, but that may just be a symptom of our staying too long!