The menu has a great mix of traditional British dishes with a wonderful Mediterranean feel which gives the menu a fresh contemporary flavour. For our starters, we chose a warm tartlet filled with sunblushed tomatoes, goat's cheese and spinach (£6) and chicken liver and wild mushroom parfait (£7).

My partner opted for lemon and garlic monkfish wrapped in Parma ham (£15) for a main, while I chose spinach-stuffed chicken breast with a pancetta risotto (£14). Both were freshly prepared and tasted great. Infact, the restaurant prides itself on using local ingredients - organic when possible.

The Imperial restaurant provides a haven to escape the hustle and bustle to enjoy a beautiful meal. Although situated within a hotel, the atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing and is a great place to enjoy good food and wine at good value prices.

A beautiful place full of character and history, this independently-run hotel offers a wonderful base from which to explore historic Henley-on-Thames.