Root Wells - a new restaurant being opened in Wells by a Masterchef finalist has announced that they will open for business on December 9 - and the tables are already filling up.

Root Wells will move into the building formerly occupied by Ensemble on Sadler Street. A sister company to Root Bristol and the latest venture from Ramsay scholar Josh Eggleton, his head chef, Rob Howell, Rob's wife and the restaurant's manager, Meg, and restaurant owner Luke Hasell.

It will be a small plates restaurant, primarily focusing on seasonal dishes, with produce from local farms, markets and dairies. Although vegetarian food will make up most of the menu, a few meat and fish options will appear, sourced sustainably from Somerset and the South-West.

Head Chef Rob was born, raised, and began his career at 14 in Wells. He has explored all areas of the role: moving to France to cook, honing his skills in high-end London dining, and working in hotels, but after over fifteen years of experience working abroad and across the country, he decided to settle back home in Wells.

In a statement, Root said: "We are happy to say we have an opening date and very much look forward to welcoming you all from the 9th of December."

The restaurant is expected to be popular, so you'll need to book a table via their website.

You will be required to pay a deposit, which will be refunded from your bill, and the restaurant has a 48-hour cancellation policy.