The Forge

sue

Modern European in Covent Garden 3rd November 2007

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Whilst trying to decide where to dine pre-theatre one evening, I recalled a friend recently raving about the Rib-eye steak at The Forge, in Covent Garden. I do have a penchant for a Rib-eye, and the theatre was located close by, so The Forge it was.

Not one of those touristy Covent Garden restaurants, The Forge is instead a stylish modern European restaurant, with a very appealing menu and good prices for the area. It looks like the type of place that does a roaring trade for business lunches, and the atmosphere may be a little staid if you are the young and trendy type.

Service was impeccable throughout our meal. The timing was perfect and the attention just right. The speed in which we were able to obtain the bill, and then pay, was unheard of - and of the utmost importance when one has to hurry off to the theatre.

Food wise, we shared a starter - the Smoked eel, bacon, beetroot & horseradish salad. The flavour mix was spot on, and the presentation was good. For main course, I couldn't resist the Grilled rib eye steak with pommes frites & bearnaise sauce - it lived up to the hype, a very flavoursome steak cooked perfectly. Alex had the Slow braised shoulder of lamb with root vegetables. Although he really enjoyed it, and raved about the sauce, he felt that the portion of lamb was a tad small.

We still had time to kill before heading to the theatre so dessert seemed like the sensible thing to do. Alex opted for the Plum Tart which he happily devoured, whilst I stayed true to form with an evil Chocolate concoction, which was like a very rich mousse on a biscuit base. Thoroughly enjoyable, as was our whole experience at The Forge.