Oblique

Walk into Oblique and you're stepping into somewhere that takes itself seriously without being stuffy about it. The kitchen's clearly thinking hard about what ends up on your plate—the sort of place where you'll find dishes that surprise you, built on proper technique and seasonal ingredients. It's become exactly the kind of restaurant that makes you actually want to venture up Wellingborough Road, drawing in locals who know their food and aren't after the usual high street fare. The room feels intimate without being cramped, and with nearly 450 five-star reviews, people keep coming back for a reason.