Monday, 27 January 2014

La P'tite Folie

This week we were lured into this wee little French cafe by the two course for £10.95 lunch offer. We decided to go for a starter and main each and started off by ordering a couple of bottles of French red wine. While we were waiting for the wine we were served complementary salad and bread, which seems to be quite common amongst the French cafes in the area.




We ordered quite varied range of starters including the very tasty Broccoli and Stilton soup, beetroot salad and a well presented calamari and chorizo dish. The most popular main course choice was the well sized lamb course, other options including roast chicken in a red wine and tomato sauce. The food was very good quality, well cooked and well presented. A little more expensive than other options in the area however definitely worth it.



Results of the recent survey

Quality Food                      8.90
Quality Drinks                    7.70       
Value                                  7.70
Service                               8.40
Ambience                           7.90
Overall                                8.50       
Cost per head including tip: £17.00

Comments:
- Very nice food, good wine, good service, want to go back.
- Very good quality food and environment. The only critisicm is that the table we were sat at was too small for 10 people and the selection of drinks was a bit limited.
- Fantastic lunch, a winner!
- Beetroot fritter starter was sublime - sweetness of beetroot balancing perfectly with the creamy sauce, peppery cress and slightly salty batter. Lamb  was served more or less as a steak, off the bone. Slightly chewy, but not overcooked, and accompanied by crunchy beans, a rich dark jus and buttery parsley potatoes. The wine was smooth yet full bodied, and was a perfect accompaniment to a near-perfect meal.
- Really enjoyed the food, but disappointed by the narrowness of the pavements.
- French speaking waitresses were great. Beetroot Tempura starter very tasty. Lamb Gigot also very succulent. House wine also very good. Seating a bit "intimate" though.
- Chicken sizings were a bit inconsistent with other dishes. Service was a bit slow.
- Could have stayed there all afternoon. Brilliant food and atmosphere.

Update March 2014. Unfortunately La P'tite Folie on Frederick street has now closed for business. There is still the sister restaurant at Randolph Place in the West End. 

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