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About this place
At for bal meat, the meal can begin with a lively platter of starters chosen from 11 options. Homemade liver pâté, colourful vegetable ratatouille, whelk and leek in aspic, and a cheese dip with dried figs and almonds are among the tempting plates to enjoy while you wait for the meat dishes. Choose a single item or a selection of 11; the portions can suit a light snack or a platter at the centre of the table.
Diners who have ordered a selection of 11 starters describe an appealingly colourful plate and the pleasure of deciding what to try first. Another diner singled out the sweet-potato and rum-raisin terrine, a tempting choice for something with a touch of sweetness.
Meat options include sautéed beef rump cap, grilled Japanese Black Wagyu and a platter of 3 kinds of meat. Choose a grill if you want meat to take centre stage, or a mixed platter to sample several varieties in one dish. One diner who ordered starters, a Margherita and a platter of 3 meats noted the range of starter choices, as well as the generous meat portion and vegetables.
Pizza choices include the classic Margherita with tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella, as well as a honey-topped pie with 4 cheeses, including blue cheese. For pasta, there is penne Bolognese made with red wine and vegetables, and spaghetti aglio e olio with Pacific saury, capers and basil. From starters to meat served with wine, pizza and pasta, the menu makes it easy to put together a meal to suit the group and appetite.
