Le Bistro
Newbridge, Co. Kildare
For my first review on this blog I decided to go to a very well regarded local restaurant that I had never visited before. I've been meaning to go for some time after hearing numerous people recommend it so Ali and myself booked it for New Years Eve.
Le Bistro is located on George's street in Newbridge and shares a premises with An Chistin Cafe which takes the day shift with Le Bistro taking the night shift.
Food:
Starter: Seared Scallops and Garden Pea Risotto
Scallops were cooked beautifully and the Risotto was really nice. Individual flavours were excellent but i thought the Risotto overpowered the delicate Scallops a little too much. Presented flawlessly. 6/10
Main: Confit of Duck Leg, Smoked Bacon and White Bean Cassoulet, Champ Mash
This was an outstanding dish, The Duck was unbelievably tender and the Cassoulet was brought to life by the Smoked Bacon. Everything worked beautifully together. Excellent. 8/10
Dessert: Selection of Fine Ice Creams, Soft Berry Compote
Ice Creams were very nice and were cut by the deliciously tart Compote. Very Simple but executed well. 7/10
Staff:
Very attentive staff, cannot fault them, were quick to remove finished dishes and on the one occasion something didn't arrive (the tea pot) were apologetic and quick to rectify. Excellent. 9/10
Ambiance:
Restaurant was packed with lots of happy diners chatting away. Nice music at a nice level in the background. Beautiful little restaurant. 8.5/10
Overall: 8/10
We had a great evening at Le Bistro and came away wanting to return again. Highly Recommended.
Labels: French, Kildare, Le Bistro, Newbridge, Restaurant, Review
