Table 274 is a new restaurant in the Cotswold area. The decor is interesting, it looks like they may be planning some chef/customer interactive experiences, as I observed bar stools near the kitchen area. \n\nWe had: \nThe mushroom confit. It was tasty, but I just don't understand why it is called \"confit\"...a mushroom has no fat in which to cook...the waiter said it was simmered in olive oil...it was an interesting taste and texture, but I still did not understand the description. \n\nI was soon to discover that the waiter had no idea what he was talking about when we ordered the cheese plate. He described a cheese from the Appalachian Mountains as a strong, stinky cheese. We ordered that, the brie and the blue. The Appalacian was basically brie! \nAlso, on the cheese tray, there was a disproportionate amount of blue cheese, a huge chunk compared to the 3 slices each of brie and Appalacian. \n\nMy recommendation: Ask some questions before ordering.\n\nThe pork belly was delicious, smooth, fatty and yummy. I don't understand what \"pork jam\" is, but would probably rather not ask. The menu says it comes with a yukon crisp, but what we got was burned and oily.\n\nBeef Short Rib and Sweet Potato Gnocchi. By the time it got to the table, I had forgotten that short ribs were part of the dish, which is a good thing, as there were none on the dish! The gnocchi, however, were light, fluffy and very tasty. Honestly it was one of the highlights, and I did not even remember the short rib part until I sat down to write this review! (it was 3 stars before I realized this oversight)\n\nWe had avocado mousse for dessert, the mousse itself was delicious, but was served in a kind of coconut, waffle cone type bowl that was stale and gummy. The waiter commented that they get the bowl from a nearby bakery, and some days it is very crispy and some times it is gummy. I would have rather skipped the stale waffle bowl altogether.\n\nThere are a few reasons for the low review, and I hope the restaurant gets better in time. \n\nWe got rolls, they were stale and cold, and really not good tasting.\n\nWater. We ordered pelligrino, and waited forever for it. I think the waiter forgot, and I finally asked someone else if they could check on it, it was only then it was brought. \n\nI really wanted to like this restaurant, and will check on the reviews...if it gets better, in time, we may give it another chance.