Tasting Menu At The Curious Kitchen In Aztec West Hotel & Spa

Have you ever been offered a tasting menu, but perhaps you were driving? Or perhaps you were deterred by the price?

… Maybe you are a picky eater, and you did not want to trust the pairings, and would rather be in control of what you have?

I am here to tell you, try the tasting menu! You won’t regret it!

Curious Kitchen is the new exciting restaurant at the Aztec Hotel & Spa. The chefs are pushing the boundaries of classic dishes, with new and fresh interpretations. Full of enthusiasm the team have discovered new techniques and the passion is clear to see in their creations.

Creating seasonal dishes full of exciting ingredients is the focus of this new venture. Executive Chef Marc Payne has brought in a range of new techniques to expand on the expertise already shown in the kitchen. The team smoke, cure, pickle, and preserve in-season meaning all year round the produce is at its best.

The hotel showcases these new skills in masterclasses held every Saturday, where the chefs showcase their talents and share expert advice with guests.

The team have a big passion for creating as much as possible from scratch and taking pride in showcasing incredible dishes. You’ll see the fantastic craft every night when your meal is brought to your table.

A brand new menu will change four times every year to keep up with the changing seasons and ingredients. A chef recommendation to try is the scallop starter. It’s a new delicious interpretation of a classic dish, while the lamb neck is a seasonal delight. Don’t forget about afters and the homemade egg custard tart or the rhubarb and ginger beer — the perfect way to finish a meal.

Head Chef Jacob sets challenges for the team of chefs to push their skills and create some out-of-this-world dishes.

Curious Kitchen is all about dishes full of colour and flavour, executed with skill, while still being wholesome and delicious. If you’re looking to try something new and exciting, celebrate an occasion in for their private dining area, or thinking about somewhere different for the next date night, Curious Kitchen is the place to dine.

AD - This meal was kindly gifted to us, however all opinions expressed are our own.