Evening of: 31/10/24…read more
I have stated this previously in other reviews, I don't do them for gain, I do them to either praise or so that the establishment can improve on things that go wrong. I only looked at other reviews after my meal, and I was astounded by the variances of experiences. Although, you must speak as you find.
Before I start this full review, WOW, what a wine list! Someone knows their wines. A fantastic selection, and this is not meant in any patronising way.
If only I could have eaten a sweet, but I couldn't justify a half bottle of the Monteagudo Pedro Ximenez, Delgado Zuleta dessert wine. It will have to live for another day.
On to the review.....
The place styles itself as a bistro. It was warm and convivial, and tables didn't appear to be on top of each other.
I was greeted in a friendly manner and shown to a table with ample room with additional seating. Ideal for my overcoat.
I thought the menu selection was very good.
I was asked what I would like to drink and initially ordered a pint of lager (Birra Moretti) after asking what was on offer. Later I ordered a large glass of Pinot Grigio to go with my main.
My main arrived at my table 15 minutes after it was ordered. Not a problem as I expected the fish not to take too long to cook and the rest would have been pre-prepared.
Main: Baked fillet of cod, over sauté new potatoes, buttered French beans, vine tomatoes and roast chill butter. The latter was a great flavour to have with the potatoes. The price was £26. Some will say quite pricey, but the cod was cooked to perfection, and it was a fully enjoyable main.
The bill was as follows:
Birra Moretti - £5.50
Baked Cod - £26.00
250ml of Pinot Grigio - £8.90
25ml of Courvoisier - £4.50 (I'll come back to the brandy) - NOTE: I have paid more elsewhere
Latte - £3.90
Total - £48.80 (TIP - £5)
The brandy, I asked for a large, but got a single, the lady misheard me. I stressed, no ice, and asked if they had a brandy glass, yes, they had.... Things I'd add. The glass was too small, the glass was cold, and I used the candle on the table to warm the glass and contents. I mentioned they could have used the steamer on the coffee machine. They took it in good part, I hope.
The latte - perfect, lovely flavoursome coffee.
Would I go back? Most certainly and to make sure I tried that dessert wine.
Thanks everyone.