Adam Andrew H.
Yelp
Restaurant Review
Merchants at The Lace Market Hotel Nottingham
Welcome Home.
We were invited to taste the New Menu at Merchants Restaurant Nottingham on Friday. We were swiftly greeted by Restaurant Manager Kieron who talked us through the Menu.
The new offering boasts 'Bread & Olives' 'To Begin' 'To Share' 'From the Grill' and 'Classics' options, giving the Menu more of high end Bistro feel. We began with Summer dishes that easily exceeded expectation. The simple description of Sea Trout, Beetroot Fennel & Grapefruit was enough to tempt us, our other choice being the Scallop, broad bean gazpacho, goats curd & olive dish. Both starters were simple and elegant with a well thought out balance of texture and taste. The gazpacho was perfectly seasoned which is extremely difficult to execute (trust me I've tried and failed enough times!) Paired with a Malborough Pinot Gris it was as if summer had finally arrived in style.
Again, the Main courses offer a huge variety with new flow to the menu, allowing the guest to decide on sharing, plated, or classics with Head Chef Ben Chaplin and Sous Chef Terry Hayfields take on 'nostalgic homely classics' which I felt was a lovely touch. I opted for the Entrecote, Sarladaise Potato & Cabis served medium rare. The flavour was immense, so simple but again a balanced flavoursome dish. Our other main was the Whole Baby Poussin, Balsamic Roast Peach with Roquet & Parmesan Salad which again highlighted the art of simplicity in Summer cooking.
To finish, we shared the Banana Parfait, Burnt Toffee & Pineapple and the Jasmine Creme Brulee with Almond Tuille. A delightful way to finish a meal that well and truly sees high end Bistro dining back on the map in Nottingham.
It is time for Nottingham to re-engage with Merchants Restaurant. It is clear that the team have thought long and hard about the direction in which they intend to travel. Their journey has begun and we will certainly be back to join them very soon to see where it is taking them.
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We wish to thank the team at the Lace Market Hotel and Merchants Restaurant for their kind Hospitality. #HootLive #HootHint #Review #Nottingham