Le Metropolitain

Le Metropolitain
146 Cuba Street
T: (04)- 801 8007

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This is flat dinner number 3 (first in Monsoon Poon, second in Uncle Chang's). We came here after being rejected from Scopa and Floriditas because it was full.

We started with a glass of red and french blubbly. The lady was nice to offer us a small bowl of warm olives that were the best olives I've tasted in any restaurant!

We then ordered entrees, mains and dessert- the fully package, along with more red wine.

Items Ordered:
(1) Escargot: beautifully prepared, very garlic-ky and buttery, as it should be
(2) Grilled prawns: this was very flavourful, and cooked just right.
(3) Veal Rack (special board): this was ordered medium but served just a little under (closer to rare). Therefore it was a bit tough. It could have been helpful if they gave us a steak knife. The rack was served with very flavourful stuff.
(4)) Lamb Rump (special board):Sam had this dish, and she enjoyed it very much. The meat was well cooked!
(5) Creme Brulee: the "creme" was smooth, rich and tasted heavenly. The vanilla came thru very well. The caramel topping was too thick tho, and the "creme" was thin. I'd like more "creme" than caramel.
(6) Hazelnut and peppermint torte: this layered cake was light and rich at the same time. All the flavours came thru.

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Overall Experience:
The service here is great (and not in your face). The food was traditionally french, and just very well prepared. We were bloated by the end though...

Food: 9/10
Service: 8.5/10
Value for Money: 7/10
Probability of returning: 75%