Bastardos

Bastardo's Trattoria is a small Italian restaurant in the heart of Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, with just fourteen seats and an open kitchen. It comes from the team behind the Michelin-starred Royal Oak at Whatcote, and has been named Michelin Selected for Great Britain and Ireland 2026. Richard and Solanche Craven opened the trattoria together, with John Broughton leading the kitchen, formerly Head Chef at the Royal Oak. Group pastry chef Wendy Gilardini oversees the pastry, and the wine list is chosen by Solanche, who holds a DipWSET qualification. The menu is inspired by Italy but grounded in Britain, offering two, three or four courses across the full menu. Dishes include cicchetti such as porcini and truffle arancini, primi like beef carpaccio with tonnata sauce, and grande courses including duck with Scottish girolles and fresh apricot, risotto with summer courgette and ewe's curd, and halibut with broad beans and gnocchi. The restaurant cannot accommodate dairy, nut or egg allergies, or vegan menus. Guests are asked to get in touch ahead of their visit to discuss any other dietary requirements. Bastardo's also has a sister pub, the Royal Oak at Whatcote, and a bakehouse and café called Ferment and Flour in Shipston-on-Stour. Mill Street and West Street car parks are both a short walk from the restaurant. Children are very welcome, though the restaurant is unable to accommodate dogs due to the open kitchen and small dining room.