Gary Palmer
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What a fabulous experience! After visiting the Castle and seeing the picturesque small town of Eton we fancied a French meal. We were not disappointed!
Our staters were classic escargot in the shell and roasted octopus with strawberry purée and lightly fried gnocchi (the daily special). Both were excellent and we were so pleased we both (my spouse and I) had ear to ear smiles after we finished that course.
For our mains my wife had the bacon wrapped pork roulade and I had the duck breast with stewed strawberries in on orange infused sauce that was to die for. The duck breast was perfectly cooked to a rare temperature and was so tender the knife seemed superfluous. The skin was crispy and the fat was expertly rendered to reveal a taste that pleased my palate to no end. It was accompanied by potatoes dauphinase cooked with just the right amount of garlic and cream. My dish was paired with a glass of negramarro primativo from apulia , recommended by our fantastic server, Michael. He, and the other staff were experts at their craft who never hovered but were there the moment we needed them. Our deserts were marvelous as well. My wife had the "Eton Mess" which was chantilly cream, strawberries and meringue in a chalice , very much like a deconstructed pavlova, out of this world taste! I had a simple affogato that ended what we both agreed was the best meal we have had 5 weeks into our 7 week vacation.
The wonderful staff, led by an incredible expert chef are to be commended for a spectacular culinary experience. We will come back and we will pass the word, if you are in Eton you must eat there, not to be missed!!
I only wish I took more photos but I was so busy eating I forgot, Mia culpa.