In an age where the leaning is towards reclaimed, bygone and aged interiors, the stark freshness and modern look of 2 Rooms Restaurant in Clifton Village is, quite literally, refreshing.

Situated on the old site of Keith Floyd's restaurant (who was a strong influence on the new owner), 2 Rooms enjoyed growing popularity in its first year.

Having spent years in the trade, owner Maria decided to take the plunge and open her own restaurant, serving a mix of classic favourites, some with interesting twists. And stepping through the doors of this homely boutique restaurant, you get the distinct feeling that you are being cooked for and served by people for whom this is not so much about a vast profit than as a labour of love. Choosing from the interesting menu of 8 starters and 10 mains is difficult, especially as Maria insists, "Every dish is my favourite".

A good start might be farmhouse pâté served with toasted croutons and red onion marmalade; or a huge bowl of gloriously fresh mussels cooked in wine, garlic and parsley. Main courses, which are all served with baby roasties, include a very lean fillet of pork filled with a fresh mango mouse wrapped in bacon and served with a piquant sauce on an unusual oblong plate; Mediterranean vegetable frittata served with a mixed salad and pesto dressing; and the wonderful fillet steak with green peppercorn sauce and parsnip shavings.

The restaurant, as the name suggests, consists of 2 rooms; one at street level and the other a cosy basement room. Carefully chosen décor and accessories allow both rooms to have an intimate feel, with unusual LED spotlights changing colour in little alcoves, vivid block art oil paintings, large mirrors, and leather-upholstered seating, all giving an air of chic elegance to the venue.