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About us

Adam’s career began at the Dorchester, London cooking under esteemed chef, Anton Mosimann OBE. Since then, he has cooked at several high profile restaurants – most recently Simpsons, the long standing Michelin-starred restaurant in Edgbaston. In January 2013, Adam and his commis chef, Kristian Curtis achieved the best result ever for a UK team in the Bocuse d’Or – the world’s most challenging and prestigious cooking competition. This May, Adam reached the finals of Bocuse d’Or 2015 when he secured 6th place in the European finals in Stockholm, against some stiff competition. Diners at The Cross can experience his talent for taste and beautiful presentation.

Andreas Antona’s early years were spent working in kitchens in Germany and Switzerland, providing him with excellent training.

Since then, he has worked with some of the biggest names in the chef world, including Michael Quinn MBE, Britain’s first celebrity chef, London and Anton Mosimann OBE. He left London to work in the Midlands and it was in the renowned Plough and Harrow in Birmingham where he began winning international acclaim.

In 1993, Andreas opened his first restaurant Simpsons in Kenilworth and two years later was among the first restaurants in the area to win a Michelin star.

Andreas has now left the kitchen to focus on life as a restaurateur and is also part of the team behind Pure Bar & Kitchen in Birmingham.

He brings a great eye for detail, a passion for great food and service and more than 30 years industry experience to The Cross.

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4.7/5

cate bernal

2 months ago

We ate here for my friends birthday and it did not disappoint. Everything and everyone were lovely, definitely some of the best food you can get! I highly would recommend the treat.

Lianne Baker-Brook

2 months ago

Food was excellent and we had some excellent wines. Staff were very friendly and attentive as individuals but unfortunately the team didn't seem to be working together at times. We were offered a drink to start but barely had time for a couple of sips before the first course and glass of wine came out so we had to rush this. At other points food was coming out before the wine. Seems picky but these are the details you expect with a Michelin star.

Angus Ulyett

3 months ago

The food at the Cross was exceptional, it has certainly earned its reputation for fine dining. The combination of flavours and presentation was a delight to the senses. A personal highlight being the duck breast I had for my main. The crispy duck egg starter was also very tasty with the hazelnut souffle dessert being the weakest offering of the three courses. Despite the flowery presentation of your server pouring hot chocolate sauce into the top of the souffle into the shape of a cross, the texture was quite unpleasant and the flavour was lacking. Giving you the mouth feel of a vaguely nutty curdled egg. Having tried the tiramisu of someone else in my party, I can confidently say, that is the superior option. Furthermore, despite the service being very polite and attentive when present at the table. We did end up waiting quite a long time to not only order but also between courses. This was supplemented during the first half of our meal with complimentary entrees and bread basket. But when paying £85 per person, you don't expect to be waiting 40+ minutes between my starter and main course with no check ins from the servers. The Cross fell victim to this again with dessert. Some of my party ordered coffee in place of dessert, but instead of it all coming out at once, the coffees arrived 20 minutes before the desserts. It was very busy the night we attended so maybe they were short on staff. Food wise The Cross is everything you'd expect, but the service let it down on this occasion.

giulia marchioro

5 months ago

Great Michelin star restaurant in the Midlands. Amazing fresh ingredients cooked perfectly. Staff is very professional and kind. Booking is necessary at least a week/10 days in advance. The hazelnut soufflé is one of the best dessert we ever had.

Vasiliki Nikolaou

8 months ago

There are no words to describe the dining experience at the Cross. It is pricey but you get what you paid for. The flavours, the presentatio, the service are all 5 star!!! Would definitely recommend if you ever visit Kenilworth.

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Mon12:00 – 14:00 18:30 – 22:00
Tue12:00 – 14:00 18:30 – 22:00
Wed12:00 – 14:00 18:30 – 22:00
Thur12:00 – 14:00 18:30 – 22:00
Fri12:00 – 14:00 18:00 – 22:00
Sat12:00 – 14:30 18:00 – 22:00
Sun12:00 – 16:00
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