Penk's

TommyMP

Delightful 2nd March 2009

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Having read mixed reviews about Penk's the wife and I decided to make up our own minds. Situated on Salusbury Road a stone's throw from the Underground, it's directly opposite the Salusbury, a great pub which invites a quick libation before crossing the road for dinner.

The food was wonderful. We both had the soupe Marseillaise - akin to a bouillabaisse - to start, which came with its own rouille, some grated parmesan and 'a crouton'. Highlights were the scallop bits lurking inside - yum.

Madame had the pork belly, I had the Longhorn steak. Both were beautifully cooked, with my beef rare but with a chargrilled exterior - so tasty, and the pork belly really succulent and served with perfect crackling and an apple compote. Salad, spinach and chips on the side, all given individual attention (chips lightly browned, spinach al dente).

Pudding was a shared creme brulee with plum compote at the bottom. Just the right amount of effort required to break the crust, and not too sweet.

All washed down with a bottle of Chateauneuf 03. Service was friendly & attentive, with good-humoured staff making sure we wanted for nothing.

These 2 very happy bunnies recommend Penk's.

Qqueenie

excellent local eaterie 11th March 2008

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we love it here, best breakfast in the manor - they serve brunch all day (my standard order is eggs benedict and a smoothie) which is a winner when you have a sore head and its 2pm! They have on occasion persuaded me to have a Bellini too which is ALWAYS a fantastic idea. Large garden room at the rear for parties (20 people I think) and the lunch and evening menu is interesting and inviting - always made with the freshest of ingredients. Its a local gem without a doubt!