The Forge review by Laura
We took advantage of the 3 courses plus a Kir Royale offer (£25pp) as shown on this website. The restaurant has simple decor, which gives it a clean and sharp finish but without a sterile, manufactured feel, which some fall down on. The staff were professional and courteous but as the place filled their availability and attention were harder to attract. I started with the prawn and squid in a chilli and coriander sauce - it was lovely. The flavours complimented each other without being over-powering. I then had the battered cod, chips and peas, which were mixed with mint - very good. My partner tried this dish and remarked that it was far better than the salmon, which was bland as noted by another reviewer. For dessert, I opted for the fresh fruit and sorbets given the 'weight' of my main - these were excellent. Nice and simple and not 'messed with' in a pretentious manner. My partner opted for the chocolate pava, which we think had a hazelnut base - very good although it was presented in a way akin to a piece of pate.
When we left, the place was full but not in an overly intrusive manner. The tables at the rear are a little close together as when it was quieter when we arrived, the noise of the conversation next to us was rather off-putting. However, that may have been a combination of the volume of the person speaking and the emptiness at that time.
I would recommend it to thers and would be more than happy to go again.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Overall rating 
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
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