Almeida - June 2012

Almeida restaurant seems to be the restaurant of choice for us whenever we go to Almeida Theatre! They offer good value set lunch ( 2 courses for £15.95 or 3 courses for £18.95) and the food is good.

On this occasion, this is what was on the set lunch menu:

Set Lunch Menu

For starter my hubby ordered Pork & Peppercorn Rillette, Celeriac Remoulade, Watercress Salad, and I ordered Crayfish and Avocado Salad, Confit Tomato, Creme Fraiche. Both starters were nice, mine is lighter and more summery, while my hubby's starter is more hearty (especially the portion was very generous!)

Pork & Peppercorn Rillette, Celeriac Remoulade, Watercress Salad

Crayfish and Avocado Salad, Confit Tomato, Creme Fraiche

For main course, my hubby ordered South West line caught Pollock, Spiced Mussels, and I ordered Braised Beef Cheek, Pomme Puree, Red Wine Shallot Sauce. The fish skin was nice and crispy, the spiced mussels went well with the fish. The beef cheek was melting in the mouth and the pomme puree very smooth!

South West line caught Pollock, Spiced Mussels

Braised Beef Cheek, Pomme Puree, Red Wine Shallot Sauce

For dessert, my hubby ordered Homemade Ice Cream & Sorbet and I ordered Glazed Passion Fruit Tart, Yoghurt Sorbet. Both desserts were pretty enjoyable.

Homemade Ice Cream & Sorbet

Glazed Passion Fruit Tart, Yoghurt Sorbet

Our lunch at Almeida was very enjoyable. The food is classic but competently cooked. The staffs are always nice and friendly. The service is efficient. The bread at Almeida is also very good!

Almeida restaurant
30 Almeida Street
London N1 1AD


020 7354 4777


http://www.almeida-restaurant.co.uk/