Sienna in Dorchester

A small Dorchester restaurant has joined an elite group after being awarded a coveted Michelin Star – apparently the first Dorset establishment to do so for over 20 years. Michelin stars, which are awarded after a number of unannounced visits by reviewers, are considered to be the highest honour in the restaurant industry.

The Chef and owner of Sienna Restaurant Russell Brown and his wife Elena opened the 15-seat Sienna Restaurant in High West Street 2003.

Sienna, which has three AA Rosettes and is listed in this year’s Good Food Guide and Harden’s Restaurant Guide, offers modern British food with seasonal ingredients.

According to a local newspaper Mr Brown has stressed that the restaurant is ‘not pretentious’ and he is happy if a customer turns up in dressed in jeans and a T-shirt.  He said: “I don’t think anyone should feel intimidated when they go out to eat. All we try to offer is a nice relaxed atmosphere with good quality food and wine.”

If you appreciate your food Sienna looks well worth a visit.

www.devonanddorsetcottages.co.uk