We needed food and we were going to treat ourselves to a good dinner. Arriving with no reservation was not a problem, a double for us was found in the middle of the restaurant. Looking around at Parisian 1020s photography on the wall next to old country farming tools displayed over the walls and hanging from the ceiling, giving a vintage bistro de Campagne feel.
Two of us had double gin and tonics, well served and tasty and Whisky & Coke unfortunately it came with ice although we had order without ice. The diner was about to start so we didn't feel it was necessary to ask for a Coke without ice again, it wasn't life threatening.
First starter, a salmon and asparagus, with a drizzle of oil and parsley. The salmon tasted fresh and nice with aldente asparagus made all the difference with that touch of oil but the parsley was too overpowering for our taste but still a brilliant starter. We told the waiter about the parsley and he took it well and said he would talk about it with the chef.
With my rare steak and chips with garlic butter and a rabbit and potatoes in a creamy sauce, we decided to drink a Cabernet Sauvignon, vin du Pays.
The steak was tender and perfectly cooked, and the rabbit left the eater speechless. The wine was perfect for all our meat dishes.
A banana split and 2 chocolate mousses later we were happy and laughing. The chocolate mousse was light, not too dence with small chocolate chips inside with a small dab of cream and for the banana split the fruit was ripe, the cream was light and the chocolate sauce set it all of perfectly.
At the end of the meal when told the waiter about how happy we were about the steaks the chef came out to thank us, which was very appreciated.
Even with a few glitches the meal was pleasant and the waiters agreeable and entertaining.
All in all a very satisfying evening. £118 for 3 people.
