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In the quieter eastern stretches of the Cotswolds, between Faringdon and Lechlade, you'll find Monica's Plaice tucked away in the small village of Little Faringdon.
It's a seafood restaurant that takes genuine care with its fish, sourcing fresh catches and preparing them with real skill and attention to detail. There's no pretension to the place—what works is straightforward cooking done well, served in a genuinely welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you're stopping for fish and chips after a country walk or looking for other seafood dishes, this is somewhere that delivers exactly what you need. The food is unpretentious and comforting, the kind that tastes especially good when you've been out in the fresh air. What's appealing about the restaurant is its straightforwardness—you get an authentic local dining experience rather than the tourist-focused food you find in busier parts of the region.
The location is convenient if you're moving between the Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire sides of the Cotswolds. Both Faringdon and Lechlade are easy to reach, so Monica's Plaice works equally well as a destination in its own right or a practical stop while passing through. It's the kind of place where locals actually choose to eat, which generally tells you something worthwhile about both the cooking and how visitors will be treated.
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