We wanted traditional French fare, and Chez Paulette seemed a good choice, as it is almost TOO…read morefrench with its rustique decor, traditional menu and Edith Piaf sounding from the stereo.
Let me start with a warning - the portion sizes are ENORMOUS! We unwisely went for the foie gras starter, and then ordered duck confit and the salad with gizzard, duck ham and even more foie gras (basically the same as the starter, so just the main alone would have been an ample amount of foie gras...). This was a mistake, as we were scarcely anle to finish half of our mains :(
The foie gras terrine was good (although not the best I have had), but was served with an artificial-tasting pain d'epices. However, the bread served alongside made up for it. The duck confit was delicious, but should have been pan-ried so as to give a crispy skin. The salad had much more meat than salad, and I would have preferred the ratio to be reversed.
Apart from leaving feeling uncomfortably full, it was a good enough meal, but the good at Chez Paulette has got some room for improvement.