We have been dining at the Black Rat since it open...

We have been dining at the Black Rat since it opened but our recent visit was disappointing, the dishes where over complicated to the detriment of the ingredients. Servings were consistently chopped into small pieces with dressings that submerged the quality of the individual components. The bill was more expensive and we went home hungry as well. Felt like a restaurant trying too hard to get 2 stars. Will probably eat in the New Forest next time (The Pig, Lime Wood or Montagu Arms).