This was a meal that made me so happy that Thame is on the Bucks Free Press patch.

Obviously we have done so many food reviews, but this one was right up with the best from the moment we walked into this quaint old building that had a modern twist.

We were shown to a our table by our wonderful host, Evelin, who talked us through the menu and showed us the specials board, which definitely caught our eye.

The restaurant also has an extensive wine list, and my wife picked out a gorgeous Lebanese red wine which was definitely a first for us.

We both had a lager to start with, whilst we perused the menu, which was a pleasant but arduous task as there was so much we wanted to try.

In the end, we decided to share our starter of pan-fried native scallops with a lemon and herb risotto and a parma ham crisp (£10.50).

The whole dish married together perfectly from the sweet and tender fish to the sharp risotto and the salty, crunchy ham. I think we both wished that we didn't have to share it and I think that we both regretted that decision.

The mains were chose were taken from the specials board that evening. My wife went with the 8oz bavette steak with watercress, chips and bearnaise sauce (£19).

I plumped for the fillet wellington with creamy mash, purple sprouting broccoli and a truffle jus (£25).

The meat for the Thatch is supplied by the Queen's butcher, Aubrey Allen, and you can see why Liz goes for it.

It was so tender and flavoursome. My wife was thrilled with her choice as it was a cut she doesn't normally have but she admitted she definitely would go for again.

My wellington was absolutely amazing. The pastry was stuffed with mushrooms which gave it moisture and a bit of bite and the vegetables with it were cooked to perfection.

It was more than proper honest hearty pub grub. The dish looked amazing and tasted even better and for me, was one of the best main courses I have eaten at a restaurant. It really was that good.

With our bellies full, we were determined to go with dessert anyway and we both went for the salted caramel and dark chocolate tart with chantilly cream (£8).

It was indulgent. Rich and full of sweetness, the dark chocolate stopped this from becoming too sickly and it was heavenly to eat. A perfect end to a sublime three courses.

From the minute we set foot into the Thatch, we were warmly greeted and looked after so well by Evelin and her excellent team.

I had never been to Thame before but something makes me think I will be going back there again very soon.

To book at The Thatch, visit https://www.thethatchthame.co.uk