Prix Fixe Brasserie

davegoodman

Corking Parisian-style Sunday 17th May 2009

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We thought we'd try something other than a pub lunch this Sunday, and after a bit of Googling, we turned up this place. According to the waiter we spoke to, it's only been up and running for ten months or so, and long may it continue - this was one of the best meals we've had in months.

It is a very comfortable and relaxed little place, done up in simple modern brasserie style with wooden floorboards, small tables, candles, large French poster prints and red walls. We were the only ones there when we arrived just after 1pm, but it slowly filled up as we sat there, and looked like it was on the way to being a semi-busy afternoon for them as we left.

We opted for the lunchtime prix fixe menu, which is a steal at £8.90 a head for two courses, especially given the quality of the food. We had a nice sauvignon blanc with the meal, Chilean and very refreshing for about £15ish. My wife had a beetroot and goat's cheese starter (gorgeous apparently) and I had the salmon, which was a pleasantly generous portion with crisp toast and lovely creme fraiche.

For mains, my wife had grilled chicken with pasta, which was, again, a great size of portion and perfectly cooked. I had the lamb, which came with gorgeous roast aubergine and spinach, and was delicious, really tender and juicy. We finished things off with creme brulee and banoffee pie (both cracking) and a couple of coffees. The bill with service included came in at a shade over £55.

Service throughout was friendly, relaxed and attentive but not in your face, and overall we left after an hour and a half very satisfied. You can easily spend that amount of money in any number of pubs and restaurants and get so-so food and dismal service, so we're delighted to have found this wee gem.

littlevegemite

Parfait! 29th January 2009

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So charming - great food, great staff, super location - and very reasonable. Although not a cheap value, it beats all comers in these price ranges. And they take bookings! Swoon!

Before 7, and all night on Mondays (and possibly Tuesdays), they have a (pre-show) two course £10.90 menu, but the a la carte menu is also really lovely french brasserie/bistro food. Have taken several London friends, all of them charmed. The staff are friendly and helpful, but not over-attentive. A good wine list, reasonable vegetarian options for a French restaurant.

I could gush about the duck, the salmon, the steak, but I won't - the best recommendation is that anyone you take will be asking to go back again and again!