Excellent spot for a genuine French meal. It has a bistro feel. We had the mussels (main course),…read morelamb shank, and side salad. All three were excellent. The mussels came stacked in a veritable mountain along with a side of chips -- the only issue is that you'll struggle to eat the mussels before they start to cool. The lamb shank came with garlic mashed potatoes and was tender, flavorful, and delicious. The side salad had a simple mustard-accented dressing that worked well. The owner -- Fred -- is very nice and widely travelled. All in all, a delightful experience.

The House is an outstanding restaurant and bar in a prime location in idyllic Goose Green in…read moreAltrincham. If you're looking to wine and dine a loved one or impress a new date, then you can't really go wrong here. Head chef and owner Adam Wilde has created an attractive warm bistro feel in this family run establishment, with dimmed lighting, booth seating and laid back sounds. The mix of French and English dishes change regularly and are surprisingly affordable. Classic dishes like Moules Mariniere, Pork fillet Stroganoff and Slow braised lamb knuckle fall between £9 and £13 and the well put together wine list starts at just £12.90. After a fabulous dinner, you don't have to move very far for entertainment on the weekends. That's provided by the House bar, where live acts play until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays whilst you sip your belgian beer, champagnes or cocktail.

Tucked away in the idyllic setting of Altrincham's Goose Green, 'The House' is a friendly, family…read morerun restaurant led by head chef and owner Adam Wilde. With an appetite for fresh ingredients and local produce, the menu is brimming with seasonal flavours and offers an appealing mix of English and French dishes. As well as a daily 'specials board' to delight the most food savvy of diners, signature dishes include The House Wellington and Grilled John Dory. Open for both lunch and dinner, the afternoon menu offers a tempting selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, jackets, wraps and toasted paninis, plus a choice of a la carte dishes.

Bistrot Pierre in Altrincham is a french restauraunt in the centre of the Greater Manchester town,…read morehaving been impressed by their menu selection including the fact they label gluten-free online, which is usually uncommon for a small brand of restaurants, I was excited to try it out here especially being a lover of all things french - well nearly all things french, based on my experience here today I can't say I'm anywhere near to a fan of Bistro Pierre. Starting with the service, it was pretty slow, I get the place was rather busy with it being a Saturday just a couple of weeks before Christmas but it didn't seem overly busy nonetheless and there still remained a good number of empty tables to the level a restauraunt, especially with so many staff, shouldn't have struggled to cope - yet sadly they did. When I was seated (after a confusing wait), I was given bread on the table which even after saying I was gluten-free the staff member didn't think to remove from right in front of me until I then questioned why she hadn't removed it only to get a half-hearted apology. For my food, I ordered the steak frites, again I was upset the staff member seemed unhelpful she didn't seem to regard my allergy in a respectful and serious manner and felt like I was taking a chance eating here as the food I ordered should be naturally gluten-free anyway and it was stated to be fine on the menu. The staff member told me two things 1. My steak as it is thin had to either be burnt or pink and there was no in-between 2. They were not doing the lunch menu even though I visited at a time where various other restaurants would still offer this. The only menu they had was a set-menu and it stated the price for two courses after I asked if I could just order one she said "Yes it will be around £10 to £12", again she refused to give a price which made me uneasy. It did end up costing £11.95 which is reasonable but still, I don't understand why they don't have one-course printed on the menu as they do for the lunch. The whole menus on its' own are rather confusing and make little sense, for example, they offer breakfast lunch and dinner menus - so far so good right? However, nowhere on their website, the menus or even the staff could tell me what menu is served when which surely should be common/easy knowledge as the set menus are virtually all they do so I can't help but feel confused and uneasy about the whole situation. I hoped after a bad start the one saving grace would be my food, which although it did take a considerable amount of time to come with no apology for my wait - I just hoped Bistro Pierre, a place which impressed me in terms of interior and exterior decor, gluten-free menu labelling and menu selection would at least impress me on the food but sadly they just didn't. My chips were so greasy, I thought they'd been seasoned with vinegar, they looked wet and tasted wet and to make it worse - they were bland, tasteless and unseasoned. They had no flavour or crispiness other than dripping oil. The steak also was bland and unseasoned, the steak was also a little chewy and to make it worse the slight bit of garlic butter they did include was hard and it wasn't buttery at all, being one small blob leaving the good majority of the steak bare. I was really excited to try out Bistro Pierre for a number of reasons, in every one of those departments from service to menu to food quality and speed and even the handling of allergies, I was really shocked, disgruntled at how poor it was, which really made me regret not calling in Nando's nearby. UPDATE: I was sent a reply to my email not long after this review was published where the business told me the actual times so I thought I'd had it here, but the overall food experience was so bad my rating still stands Breakfast: 9:30 am till 11:30 am Lunch: 12 pm till 4 pm 1*

Truly disappointing. Each of the 4 dishes we ordered had major issues. The chicken was dry and…read moretasted microwaved, the pork had lentils that were undercooked and overly sauced. The sorbet was freezer burned, and the crepes were rubbery. We came here two years ago multiple times... it was great then. Now it's some of the most disappointing food we've had in a while.

My birthday meal with my fiance! We had a perfect intimate evening together. A little less English…read morethan I expected but all in all a great place. A bottle of champagne to go with our meals. I had the special Salmon risotto and it was fantastic. My fiance has a peppered steak as he was craving manly meat. We then shared a bakewell tart served with Ice Cream at the end of the meal. I had eaten more than enough food but enjoyed every bite. The ambiance was great and the staff was friendly.

Very popular spot so we suggest to book a table before going. We have seen people being turned away…read morebecause there's no availability. Menu was great and I definitely recommended their mussels. They have a starter portion and a main portion, tbh it doesn't make a massive difference. If you want to try a few more things, get it as a starter and get something else for main. We are rather disappointed in the duck leg because the flavor was so uneven - some bites are great, some are too spiced.

I adore French food and when I saw there was a French restaurant in York that had good reviews and…read morefairly reasonable prices, I made a reservation for our first of four nights in town. We were seated quickly and had a nice table on the main floor. Our drink orders were taken post haste, a bottle of Les Vignerons - Carignan Syrah (£25.15) and a pineapple juice (£2.25), and delivered equally as fast. The male server arrived with an open bottle and started pouring, chug-a-lug-a-lug, no tasting, just sloppily emptying the bottle into my glass. It was tremendously unimpressive. Great start! We both ordered the three-course Set Menu (£25.95). For our entrees, I had the Moules Marinieres à la Creme (mussels in a wine, garlic, herb, and cream sauce) and my wife the Champignons a L'Ail (mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce). My mussels were plentiful for a starter and fresh, but I could barely taste the wine, garlic, or cream. The sauce was watery. My wife's mushrooms were very tasty. On to Les Plats Principaux ... Mine was the Steak Frites with Mushroom Sauce and my wife's the Tarte aux Champignons et Pont L'Eveque (mushroom tart with leeks and Pont L'Eveque cheese). My steak was tiny, four to five ounces max, and half of it was gristle, so I was able to swallow maybe three ounces of it. I told the server that the first bite was very tough, but I never saw her again until I had chewed and spat out half of the steak. The fries were hot and tasty and the mushroom sauce was good, but what a huge disappointment. My spouse enjoyed her tart, but I thought it was rather bland. For dessert, I asked for the Sèlection de Fromages Francais (French cheese board) and my lovely bride the Crème Brûlèe. My cheeses were very good, with three varieties and coming with a bit of lettuce and a few grapes as well as a small baguette. I left just enough wine in the bottle to savor one of my favorite things in life - cheese, bread, and wine. My wife's crème brûlèe was massive, the biggest I had ever seen, so she hit a triple while I had just s single - she hit 1.000 for the night while I hit a mere .333. Our server, Didi, was very sweet and felt terrible because I had not enjoyed my meal, so she offered to discount my meal. However, my journalistic integrity would not allow me to accept remuneration for my meal and we paid full fare - £91+ including tip. A couple of small things spoiled this meal and both were completely avoidable. A little more wine, garlic, and cream, a minuscule cost for the restaurant, would have brought the mussels to a five-star level. As far as the tiny, cheap cut of meat I received, I had no problem with the size had it been tender because bigger is not always better, just ask my friend's wife. Quality control in the kitchen was obviously lacking, hence my rating ... CombatCritic Gives Rustique 4 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

Excellent food and wine selection, great service, nice and romantic ambiance, the best French food…read morein town!

Divine. Sublime. Delicious. I could conjure up a couple of hundred adjectives to describe this…read moreFrench restaurant but none would do it justice. Mention French cuisine, and images of a piece of mangetout in a dot of "jus" on a plate spring to mind. This is SO not the case at La Boheme, but before I go into details about the food, let me describe the whole experience. This restaurant is owned by Olivier and Adele Troalen who have created an absolute treasure. Firstly and most importantly, you HAVE to book here. No matter what night of the week or what time you go, I will say it again;" YOU HAVE TO BOOK". This is everybody's favourite place and can be booked up a couple weeks on advance so if Valentines Day is approaching, fellas I would book before Christmas! Secondly, as you walk in, you are seated in the pleasant bar area, and sometimes given complimentary canapes as you peruse the menu. Good idea this as it cuts down the time you sit at your table, deliberating over the Steak or the Sea bass. Decor is muted greys and jade greens and is the epitome of class. Once seated, food is served quickly by lovely staff. The Maitre 'D is almost a caricature, small, round and a bundle of energy he is totally lovely and makes every customer feel special. Now for the food! I always take advantage of "Le Menu Fixe" which is 3 courses for £22.50 and £8.95 for children under 10 years old. For this miniscule sum, you have a choice from 10 different starters and 12 different mains. I must recommend the scallops for starter, they are the best I have ever tasted, and the fillet of beef and the Gressingham duck is too die for. Everything is served with beautifully cooked seasonal veg in light and lovely sauces. When the desserts arrive they are like pieces of art work on the plates and I get all greedy and have the "Assiette Gourmande" which is 5 perfect puddings on a plate. Seriously, who can resist a mini apple crumble next to a mini creme brulee? When you leave La Boheme you are so full you think you won't eat for a week. This is incredible food for incredible value and I can't say a bad word about it.

We take my in-laws to Simply French whenever they come to town. The prices are reasonable, the…read morefood is excellent and it's a nice walk along the quay to get there. This would be a nice place for a date, actually! It's cozy and intimate inside and quiet enough to chat. The staff is really friendly and the owner, Rob, always has a big smile for us when we cross paths (in the restaurant or just around town!) If you're going for a lunch date, try Quite Simply Food instead. It's a little cafe by the same owner and it's excellent also.

In my opinion one of the finest french restaurant in the north.Taking inspiration from some of…read moregreat dishes of La Gavroche. Had a fantastic evening in November 2011, the team provided the perfect festive lunch, the monkfish thermidor was fantastic. Strongly recommend potted shrimp starter. If you enjoy great French food, then Chez La Vie could not be recommended more highly. The wines available on the wine list are truly fantastic from the house wines to the finest red & white wines, there is something for every budget.

La Maison is a pleasant local restaurant situated in Sale Moor village. It is a French restaurant…read morewho have now started to branch out and offer Spanish tapas and paella. I think in order to succeed this place needs to decide what type of restaurant it is as it can be a bit confusing to enter a French restaurant and see tapas on the menu. That aside the food is good and all freshly made. I had the paella which was very tasty authentic and full of seafood. The crepe suzette was also done very well and if this review was just based on the food I'd give La Maison 4 stars but unfortunately the atmosphere isn't great and the place never that busy. I'd try La Maison if you live nearby and fancy some tasty French or Spanish cooking.

What a hidden little gem!!! This place is one I have walked…read moreby many times and never actually took the time to look at it properly. I went here with my partner after looking for somewhere close to home while we left our little boy for the first time. The food was amazing here, the service was friendly and it was a really lovely place to spend our evening. My recommendation is the chorizo starter with the garlic, it was like little bites of heaven. I will continue to go here and I was surprised there was no review on this place. Love it and it's definitely worth a visit!!!

What can I say when I am in Europe I'll have to have a real waffle since - sorry - Americans can…read morenot do waffles. This time I go overboard and have a waffle with three flavor of ice cream, banana slices and chocolate hazelnut sauce. Simply delicious. Nothing to add

Massive dessert and ice cream bar! This place is all about indulgence: plenty of desserts from…read morecrepes to sundaes. Huge selection of ice-creams with all sorts of flavours, enormous waffles and milkshakes! If for some reason all this is not enough for you - you can create your own treat by choosing base (e.g. a crepe or waffle) and select fillings. Gourmet coffees include less common cinnamon and white mochas, smaller portion is £2.5 and bigger is £2.7 - comparable to the leading chains by price but no less tasty. Specialty tea ranges include Chilli Chai - one of the best I have tried so far. The atmosphere inside is quite unusual for a dessert place - dark walks and disco-balls. It's located very close to Piccadilly gardens, meaning it's easily accessible by all types of transport.