The White Room offers two seven-course tasting menus: the Gold and the fittingly-named Green for vegetarians. The restaurant is also able to accommodate to dietary requirements – as pescatarians, we were served a blend of the two menus.

The menus champion locally sourced produce but also have international intrigue. Several of the dishes feature Asian influences and you’ll experience a great medley of sweet, sour and spice.

While the interiors have an aged, antique feel, the cuisine is far more contemporary and features inventive pairings of ingredients and fascinating techniques. Examples during our meal included 48-hour dehydrated potato (the most lavish crisps I’ve tasted), barbecued lemon and even a Tulip bulb to bring that local feel.

Our evening kicked off with three amuse-bouches, followed by seven wonderful courses and some pristine petit fours. Standout courses included warm homemade spelt and wheat sourdough, cooked for 12 hours and served with caramelised brown butter and Itrana olive oil – so there’s no need to pick between the two accompaniments. I ripped off bits of the roll and indulged in both.

Further highlights included the Japanese-inspired kingfish ‘konbujime’ – a beautifully delicate dish packed with flavour thanks to the smoked dashi, spicy Gochujang and bergamot. The meatier langoustine topped with shavings of pumpkin, served later on in the menu, was also memorable.

Wine pairing by friendly Frederico Figueiredo was fantastic, starting with Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut Champagne in beautiful floral-engraved glasses, and followed by a subtle white wine and finally a Graham’s Fine White Port.