The Hillside is a small neighbourhood restaurant situated in Bengeo, Hertford.

Since opening in Feb 2003, the restaurant has received numerous acclaims from local and nationwide press. It hase been rated by Michelin, Egon Ronay, Waitrose and Time Out Magazines amongst others. The philosophy behind The Hillside is simple: great food, good wine and efficient service.

It is a place to relax, socialise with friends and have a quiet, delicious lunch or dinner. Chef Justin Sharp is  passionate about using local seasonal produce.  Chicken is freshly delivered from Temple Farm in Roydon, game is from nearby Puckeridge and our friendships with local allotments allow us to use local vegetables.

"A gutsy menu full of dishes made with local produce" ( In-style magazine)
"Clearly the kitchen isn’t shy of passionate cooking....modern British cooking of intense flavour." (The Guardian)

"Much as I love pubs and hate to see them close, when they re-open as restaurants as delightful as this one, it’s hard to be too put out" (Waitrose Illustrated)