La Fromagerie review by M
I had heard about this place from an ex-colleague who lives in the neighbourhood. He had praised it saying he treats it as his own kitchen, together with a handful of other restaurants in Marylebone. I was slightly dubious about going there myself because we belong to the opposite ends of the financial polestick - he is a millionnaire while I am still paying off my student debts.
The place did however look affordable from the outside, less of a sit-down restaurant but more a casual cafe inside a cheeseshop. So one day I went with a colleague for lunch at around 12:30, and we were swiftly sat down on the long communal table in the middle. It was the only space they had; we found it a little uncomfortable to be squeezed between other people at such proximity (on one side was a French-speaking young attractive couple with two Blackberries each, on the other was a middle-aged woman eating alone clutching a Chanel handbag). It was also rather hot.
The amazing thing was that everybody else immediately knew what they were having. Those that arrived later than us ordered their favourite glass of wine and a plate of their favourite selection of cheese as soon as they sat down. I presume they were all repeat customers who live or work nearby. After some time looking at the menu we both decided to have a small plate of salad that they had displayed at the end of the table.
The salad was exquisite. Slices of chicken with roasted pumpkin, carrots, string beans and wild mushrooms. It came with a small portion of dressed green salad on the side. I would have loved to order the bigger plate, but spending £13 for a salad lunch was a bit too much for me. The small salad came to 9 pounds each with tap water, not enough to fill me up but the food was indeed gorgeous.
I suppose it is worth the price if we were sat on the separate table for two. I think I will come with my wealthy ex-colleague next time so I can order what I really like and eat until I am full.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Overall rating 
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 6
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