Even though I have lived in Kenilworth for nearly a year, either living the other side of town, or general ignorance meant that I had not come across the name of Harringtons before. Unfortunately, I entered the restaurant with trepidation after a few interesting comments by my twitter followers, ranging from "I hope you don't get food poisoning/roaches in food/bleach squash" to "Hope it's improved since we were last there (on the plus side it couldn't have got any worse)" - Nice.
The restaurant itself was pleasant and clean, and was well lit considering it was already dark outside. It had a nice 'cottagy' feel about it (as do many of the buildings in Kenilworth) with a relatively low ceiling, wooden beams throughout and a cosy atmosphere mainly due to its small size.
The one thing myself and my companion noted was that the menu was quite large, and although there was certainly plenty to choose from the main menu as well as the specials meant that it was a little overwhelming.
We both decided on seafood starters and duck for our main course - I had the Crab Coctail, followed by the Pan Fried Gressingham Duck, and my friend had the Scallops and the Duck from the specials. The duck was well cooked and perfectly tender. The sauce that came with my dish was Mango and Chilli, which I thought was an excellent combination that suited the duck well and gave it a sweet and sour flair accompanied by the stir-fried vegetables. The two puddings, Cheesecake of the Day (Strawberry) and the Sticky Toffee Puddings suitably rounded off the meal.
I thought the restaurant was lovely and cosy, perfect for an evening meal as the winter draws in. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the dishes were brought out promptly but without any feeling of being rushed.
I'd recommend this as a nice restaurant to go to as a couple, or a small group of friends, as due to its size it is probably unsuitable for large parties.
Harringtons on the Hill
42 Castle Hill
Kenilworth
http://www.harringtonsonthehill.com/
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