Where the Light Gets In - Stockport

Aussie Abroad

Easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in the UK thanks to the menu of course, but also the emphasis on readily available seasonal produce which is beautifully and thoughtfully featured by a very skilled team.
The setting is charmingly authentic yet unexpectedly whimsical. The theatre of the centrally located open kitchen adds (a great deal) to the electric atmosphere and the evening unfolds at a leisurely and luxurious pace.
The wine pairing was just another thing that delightfully punctuated the evening and the sommelier was both knowledgeable and approachable, not to mention a generous pourer! Highly recommend!
All-in-all an incredibly indulgent night of understated romance and fantastic British fare.

Phil Foster

A relaxed yet elevated dining experience, the team here are definitely focused on delivering not only a fine dining tasting platter but also engaging the customer in the journey of the food and wine.
It was such a relaxed experience even though you are literally in the kitchen and watching how they prepare and deliver your food.
The food may seem small but the flavour certainly packs a punch and if you really want yo elevate your experience then get the wine pairing and enjoy the delicate and robust flavours that it brings to the dining.

Rich Hims

Fantastically welcoming and engaging staff, in an open kitchen that feels frank rather than performative. Getting a comprehensive description of each dish can sometimes feel like it's intended to impress rather than inform, but here the introductions were all about the origins of the ingredients, the suppliers, and the time the staff had spent with them. The food itself is as exquisitely crafted from a fine dining experience, and the pairings particularly well curated. The option for an alcohol-free or mixed pairing was really welcome as someone travelling to the restaurant.

James Wilson

Loved our trip to where the light gets in! Friendly staff were knowledgeable about each dish, enjoyed all of the food and a cracking setting

Rebecca W

We enjoyed our evening at this unique restaurant. The tables are all laid out with a view of the kitchen and the concept of each dish and where the ingredients were sourced is explained in detail. Staff were very attentive and polite.

You do pay a high price for the freshly prepared, sustainability sourced food but in these tough times I suppose their expenses have gone up enormously. Still, expectations are high given the price.

There was nothing I wouldn't eat but some dishes were better than others for sure. We were served maybe 9 or 10 plates altogether, some just being small snacks. We also got the dry pairing which I enjoyed thoroughly. It's £4 for water.

On a critical note, I was getting full towards the end but my partner said he could have eaten more, so expect quality not quantity. I also really have to mention the chairs, were they made for people with no backside? I shuffled around feeling uncomfortable all evening. I've seen other reviews saying the music is loud and I agree, it was difficult to hear the explanations and each other even though we were sat directly next to each other. If English is your second language or you are hard of hearing, good luck.

Jamie Evawin

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.

Pietro Dell' Erba

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.

Steph Hill

Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!
Food was so beautifully presented, had such an interesting story behind it and tasted unbelievable.
The wine pairings were all natural wines and delicious and well thought out.
Staff were what made it even better (if even possible) Every single member of staff came over at one point with food / wine and were so friendly and knowledgeable.
We cannot wait to come again! Such a unique experience,and we were so so impressed!! A little gem!
Thank you!!!