PERROTT’S
Enjoyed my glass of Tokaji at Perrott’s Garden Bistro, in Hayfield Manor last Friday night, coming as it did at the end of an excellent meal.
The main wine was another bonus: a 2007 Rondan Rioja Crianza (€32.00). It is 90% Tempranillo and spends 18 months in oak. Ripe fruit and a modest spice combine with just enough tannin to give a beautiful velvety mouth feel. Good body plus good balance means this is one smooth operator and leaves you with a fine finish.
A tempting basket of breads on the table, I started off with Wild Boar Sausage with creamed lentils (€8.50) while the other starter was a salad with Roasted Beetroot and Carrot, Feta cheese, cucumber and caramelized walnuts (€7.50). Both of us were happy as we awaited the main course.
Each of us had chosen the Lamb Chump (€25.00). The tender pink lamb had been marinated in tandoori overnight and the main supports were roasted aubergine, cucumber and tomato on wilted rocket, and masala pureed potatoes. The combination had been well thought out and executed and provided us with a superb main course. Really impressive.
The 1999 Tokaji Furmint cost ten euro for a glass and I had it instead of dessert. Also enjoyed a spoonful or two of my wife’s irresistible Passionfruit mousse, with raspberry sauce and passionfruit sorbet.
First impressions on walking into Perrott’s, one of two restaurant spaces in the five star Hayfield Manor, was that this was going to be good. It is a lovely room, well decorated and nicely lit; chairs are comfortable and waitstaff are courteous, discreet and helpful. The food presented is innovative but above all excellent. I’d have no qualms in recommending it.
The verdict? After all I’ve said above, I couldn’t, wouldn't want to, give it less than five out of five.
Tel: + 353 (0) 21 484 5900
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