Our first edited Top Ten - finalised at the turn of FY18:  - recently experienced (within 2 years, or just so good we keep the hope alive that it will do us justice for a return visit). Now with the benefit of current and recent reviews! Two absolute standouts from the last two months of the financial year - the Walrus outdoing himself picking those venues.

1. 9.95 Ryne      20/06/18

2. 9.825 Ishizuka          10/05/18

3.9.75   Lume           22/12/2016  (upgraded by an improved menu for anniversary 2017)

3.9.75   Ides               28/06/2016 (maintained by a private return)

4. 9.5      Minimishima  30/09/2015 (Downgraded by a dessert fail at 2016 anniversary visit)

4.9.5     Osteria Ilaria  30/08/2017  

4. 9.5      Woodland House    1/12/2015      

8. 9.0     Pasta Adagio       18/05/2017    

8. 9.0      The Mayfair      22/03/2017  

8. 9.0      Phillippe            18/04/2017    

8. 9.0      Hell of the North   13/05/2015    

On the outs:

Closed (8). 9.0       Oter                 22/03/2017   (closed 03/2018)

Dropped (10). 9.0 (7.0)      Saint Crispin          19/02/2014  (dropped 08/2017)