Restaurants
Restaurant Of The Month
Maquis
Maquis, located at 111 Hammersmith Grove, W6, has
been receiving a lot of attention lately, and deservedly
so. You would be advised to book a table, such is
its popularity. You will enjoy an unpretentious
French restaurant with simple yet stylish decor.
A really popular choice among diners is that 70's
favourite - the Fondue. A cauldron of molton
aged Gruyere with Calvados cider is accompanied by
pieces of rustic bread - a great starter to share
with a friend.
There is a fairly limited choice of mains, but
they all got the thumbs up. My choice for the
night was the Coquilles St Jacques - juicy scallops
nestled in their shells on a bed of wild mushrooms
with piped mashed potatoes around the outside. Companions
enjoyed the roast rack of lamb - tender chops with
a creamy gratin of pumpkin & salsify.
The food was well received all around, as were the
prices. Most starters were around £5 and the
mains around £12. A decent bottle of white wine
will also set you back about £13.
The only downside to our dining experience was the
service. Recent reviews had caused the place to be
extremely busy, yet sadly the service staff hadn't
been increased to cope with the increased custom.
Despite this, I would make a return visit to Maquis
- the food being a strong enough draw-card to
lure us back.
OUR RATINGS -
Food 4/5
Service 3/5
Atmosphere 4/5
Maquis, 111 Hammersmith Grove, W6. Telephone 0208
846 3850. Nearest tube: Hammersmith
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