Oscar's Bistro - Leamington Spa

'A corner of France in the heart of Leamington' is how the owners describe this genuine Provençal bistro. The decor is just as it should be, and the menu is a simple reflection of all things Gallic - from the olives and saucisson that are offered as pre-prandial nibbles to the award-winning steak frites and superb cheeseboard.

The kitchen keeps it simple, starting proceedings with the likes of toasted goats' cheese salad, terrine de maison with cornichons or twice-baked Roquefort soufflé. After that, expect Brittany fish pie, coq au vin with garlic pomme purée or slow-roast pork with apples and cider jus. Desserts are traditional stalwarts such as chocolate mousse and crème brûlée.

Tuesday night is 'auberge night', when a fixed-price, no-choice menu is the order of the day; there are also regular regional themed evenings throughout the year.