Excellent you should go, I have been there 6 times now . Not too far for me as I live in Cowes! Vgood mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. My 100 words.
Bart Borchardt
Absolutely love this hidden IOW gem. Wonderful food from a refreshingly simple menu. The wine list is superb, with some incredibly reasonable and exceptional wines. Well worth a visit.
Bryan Forbes
Small comfortable restaurant with friendly efficient service creates a great atmosphere.Food was very tasty with good sized portions and a couple of small tasters included.Wine list is very extensive. A little bit pricey but good quality.Would definitely eat here again.
Glydee69
We had a lovely supper in No3 . We were treated to chefs amouse bouche, followed by lovely starter and main. Service was very friendly and we felt truly spoilt
Marie M
We visited No 3 restaurant in Cowes for dinner during a five day break on the Isle of Wight and the experience was so good, we went again two nights later to celebrate our anniversary. Although a small menu, we had no trouble choosing our meal and can only say how delighted we were, on both ocassions, by the quality of the food, service and ambiance. We were presented first with a basket of warm home-made herb focaccia with an oil & balsamic dip, this was followed by the most delicious and light as air Amuse Bouche of Parsnip Mousse with Samphire. Next up were our starters of Goats Cheese Parfait with Roast Beetroot & tiny teardrop Pepperdew Peppers and my husband’s poached Cod with a light Thai Green curry sauce. We had a Medallion of Beef Fillet with a Truffle Jus and a Loin of Lamb with a rich Lamb Jus. We were then presented with a palate cleanser of a zesty Lemon Mousse with Mango Purée. I had to refuse dessert as I was replete but my husband enjoyed home-made Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce which he loved. We were totally satisfied and both finished off with iced Limoncello as a digestif. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this lovely little restaurant and we cannot wait to return.
598candyb
Our second visit to this lovely restaurant that keeps it simple in terms of menu and therefore excellent in terms of quality
simonpW6767WD
Trevor and Gill run a fabulous off grid place that is still just as good as 3 years ago. Only really good for small groups and don’t expect any chips.
DQ53
Everything we ate was delicious, all 3 courses were cooked and presented perfectly. We also enjoyed the complimentary tasters, and the fresh bread and olive oil dip which came with our pre-dinner drinks. The menu is short, but we had no problems making our choices. The service is friendly and attentive, the pricing really good value for the quality on offer. We would be regulars if we lived on the island, for sure.
Bablette
Number 3 may be a small and cosy restaurant but the food and service were quite simply amazing. The menu isn't extensive, but there was still an excellent selection of fresh, locally sourced options. The sea bass with ginger and soy was delicious, cooked to perfection and so beautifully presented. There's a excellent wine list too and not overpriced. The service was second to none - friendly and very efficient, but not overbearing. Thank you Number 3, we will definitely be back!
Dean Holliday
What a place. Lovely independent restaurant with fantastic food and service. Small number of tables and very quaint. Book it up and go !!
Oh my goodness, if I was a food critic this charming family run restaurant would score the highest communication. One of the best fine dining restaurants I've eaten in for many years. The warmth of the staff followed a mouthwatering array of delights from a talented chef. The cod for a starter and the lamb main course was cooked to perfection with delicious sauces. Thank you so much for a perfect evening with good friends.
Ian McColl
We had a wonderful evening at this unique restaurant - in a very small space the team delivers amazing food (from a limited menu) and a great service experience. A few surprising culinary interludes along the way turn the meal into a fabulous tasting journey.
joshuamC1438SC
Went to Number 3 for a special post-engagement dinner. We had such a warm welcome! The food was exceptional, clearly the utmost value put on sourcing fresh, delicious ingredients combined masterfully in each dish. Overall we felt like we'd found a proper hidden gem!! Thank you so much.
emilydE1351HG
Would highly recommend this restaurant - delicious food and really lovely service. It felt high-end but not at all pretentious & had a large wine selection for all budgets. Thank you especially for running after us after we’d left to return our camera!! Definitely recommend this spot if you’re in Cowes.
K8653IYmarkm
Had an amazing time staff where excellent there was a large group of us all the food came at the same time. A big thank you
Excellent you should go, I have been there 6 times now . Not too far for me as I live in Cowes! Vgood mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. My 100 words.
Absolutely love this hidden IOW gem. Wonderful food from a refreshingly simple menu. The wine list is superb, with some incredibly reasonable and exceptional wines. Well worth a visit.
Small comfortable restaurant with friendly efficient service creates a great atmosphere.Food was very tasty with good sized portions and a couple of small tasters included.Wine list is very extensive. A little bit pricey but good quality.Would definitely eat here again.
We had a lovely supper in No3 . We were treated to chefs amouse bouche, followed by lovely starter and main. Service was very friendly and we felt truly spoilt
We visited No 3 restaurant in Cowes for dinner during a five day break on the Isle of Wight and the experience was so good, we went again two nights later to celebrate our anniversary. Although a small menu, we had no trouble choosing our meal and can only say how delighted we were, on both ocassions, by the quality of the food, service and ambiance. We were presented first with a basket of warm home-made herb focaccia with an oil & balsamic dip, this was followed by the most delicious and light as air Amuse Bouche of Parsnip Mousse with Samphire. Next up were our starters of Goats Cheese Parfait with Roast Beetroot & tiny teardrop Pepperdew Peppers and my husband’s poached Cod with a light Thai Green curry sauce. We had a Medallion of Beef Fillet with a Truffle Jus and a Loin of Lamb with a rich Lamb Jus. We were then presented with a palate cleanser of a zesty Lemon Mousse with Mango Purée. I had to refuse dessert as I was replete but my husband enjoyed home-made Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce which he loved. We were totally satisfied and both finished off with iced Limoncello as a digestif. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this lovely little restaurant and we cannot wait to return.
Our second visit to this lovely restaurant that keeps it simple in terms of menu and therefore excellent in terms of quality
Trevor and Gill run a fabulous off grid place that is still just as good as 3 years ago. Only really good for small groups and don’t expect any chips.
Everything we ate was delicious, all 3 courses were cooked and presented perfectly. We also enjoyed the complimentary tasters, and the fresh bread and olive oil dip which came with our pre-dinner drinks. The menu is short, but we had no problems making our choices. The service is friendly and attentive, the pricing really good value for the quality on offer. We would be regulars if we lived on the island, for sure.
Number 3 may be a small and cosy restaurant but the food and service were quite simply amazing. The menu isn't extensive, but there was still an excellent selection of fresh, locally sourced options. The sea bass with ginger and soy was delicious, cooked to perfection and so beautifully presented. There's a excellent wine list too and not overpriced. The service was second to none - friendly and very efficient, but not overbearing. Thank you Number 3, we will definitely be back!
What a place. Lovely independent restaurant with fantastic food and service. Small number of tables and very quaint. Book it up and go !!
Restaurantji Recommends
Oh my goodness, if I was a food critic this charming family run restaurant would score the highest communication. One of the best fine dining restaurants I've eaten in for many years. The warmth of the staff followed a mouthwatering array of delights from a talented chef. The cod for a starter and the lamb main course was cooked to perfection with delicious sauces. Thank you so much for a perfect evening with good friends.
We had a wonderful evening at this unique restaurant - in a very small space the team delivers amazing food (from a limited menu) and a great service experience. A few surprising culinary interludes along the way turn the meal into a fabulous tasting journey.
Went to Number 3 for a special post-engagement dinner. We had such a warm welcome! The food was exceptional, clearly the utmost value put on sourcing fresh, delicious ingredients combined masterfully in each dish. Overall we felt like we'd found a proper hidden gem!! Thank you so much.
Would highly recommend this restaurant - delicious food and really lovely service. It felt high-end but not at all pretentious & had a large wine selection for all budgets. Thank you especially for running after us after we’d left to return our camera!! Definitely recommend this spot if you’re in Cowes.
Had an amazing time staff where excellent there was a large group of us all the food came at the same time. A big thank you