la barbe restaurant

71 Bell Street. Reigate. Surrey. RH2 7AN
T: 01737 241966 F: 01737 226387
E: info@labarbe.co.uk

 
 

Spring Menu 2008

 
     
 

Lunch

Dinner

By Laurent, Leigh, Jérome, Fabien & Alain.
All prices include VAT. N.B A discretionary 10% Service Charge will be added to your final bill

*Not available at Lunch

Two Course Meal

£17.95

£24.95

Three Course Meal

£22.95

£29.95

Please Note Saturday Dinner
Two Course £27.95 - Three Course £32.95

Ouverture

Entrée du Jour
Starter of the day, ask a member of staff for details

Escargots de Bourgogne
Snails cooked in garlic butter

Salade de Pommes et Céleri au Poulet Fumé
Home smoked chicken accompanied by a celery and apple salad

Feuilleté de Moules en Matelote
Puff pastry case filled with mussels cooked in a red wine, shallot and cream velouté

(V) Quiche au Chavignol et Basilic
Goat’s cheese, red onion and basil quiche served with a salad bouquet

* Bavarois de Poivrons Rôtis Fagot d’Asperges au Saumon Fumé Sauces Câpres
Roasted red pepper bavarois served with asparagus rolled in smoked salmon and caper sauce

* Œufs Brouillés aux Crevettes et Saint Jacques
Scrambled eggs topped with peeled prawns and scallops

Salade aux Deux Rillettes Sauce Raifort et Poires Pochées
Duo of smoked eel and salmon rillettes with horseradish sauce and poached pear

(V) Soupe du Jour
Soup of the day, ask a member of staff for details


Suite

Jambonnette de Pintade à la Ménagère
Stuffed guinea fowl leg served on a bed of vegetable medley and light mustard sauce

Rognons de Veau au Madère, Echalotes Rôties et Purée
Veal kidneys cooked in a Madera sauce, roasted shallots and mash potatoes

* Rôti d’Agneau en Croûte d’Herbes sur Taboulé Salsa de Tomates
Roasted rump of lamb with a fresh herb crust, mint taboulé and tomato salsa

Magret de Canard au Cassis, Pomme Lyonnaise
Duck breast served with blackcurrant sauce and Lyonnaise potato

Entrecôte Grillée Béarnaise, Oignon Lesdiguières
Grilled sirloin steak with Béarnaise sauce, onion stuffed with creamed spinach and cheese sauce

(V) Courge Farcie au Risotto et Tomate Provençale
Roasted marrow stuffed with risotto rice, and tomato roasted with a garlic and fresh herb crust

Dorade au Citron Vert, Pommes Nouvelles Braisées au Safran et Paprika
Pan-fried sea bream fillet served with new potatoes braised in paprika and saffron

* Brandade de Morue au Poivron Rôti, Sauce Coriandre
Roasted peppers filled with salted cod and mash potato brandade, coriander sauce

Plat du Jour
Dish of the day, ask a member of staff for details

Nos Legumes

Courgette au Sésame £2.95 – Brocolis £2.95
Gratin Dauphinois £2.95 – Pommes Rôties £2.95
Salade de Tomate à l’Echalote £2.20

Interlude

Assiette de Fromage de France
Plated selection of French cheeses

Porto

Late Bottled Port 10 years old £4.00 (75ml glass) £39.00 per bottle
Tawny Port 10 years old £4.00 (75ml glass) £39.00 per bottle
Warres Port 1985 £10.00 (75ml glass) £99.00 per bottle
Cockburn Port 1967 £130.00 per bottle


Final

Dessert du Jour
Sweet of the day, ask a member of staff for details

Tarte Bourdaloue au Poire
Poached pear and almond tart

Cœur de Fraisier au Parfum de Rose
Fresh strawberry and cream rolled in a light sponge biscuit, strawberry and rose syrup sauce

Cheese-cake au Chocolat Blanc et Banane
White chocolate, vanilla and banana cheese cake

* Biscuit au Framboise, Sorbet à la Menthe
Fresh raspberry, shortbread biscuit and Chantilly served with a mint sorbet

Soupe de Pamplemousse à la Grenade, Sorbet Champagne
Pink grapefruit, water melon and pomegranate soup, champagne sorbet and brandy snap

* Crème Brulée au Fruit de la Passion
Passion fruit crème brulée

Assiette de Sorbets Maison
Plated selection of home made sorbets


Vins de dessert

Côteaux du Layon, Domaine des Quarres (2003) £6.00 (125ml) £18.00 (37,5cl)
Appellation Côteaux du Layon Controlée (13,5%)
Produce in the Loire made of Chenin blanc delivers honey, fig,
acacia and citrus aromatic flavours with fine texture.

Jurançon, La Mangendia de Lapeyre (2004) £6.00 (125ml) £18.00 (37,5cl)
Appellation Jurancon Controlée (13,5%)
Made from the Petit Manseng grape this wine exude aromas
of flowers, toast, candied fruit and spice. Elegant and subtle
with vigour and finesse on the palate.

Banyuls Rimage, Les Clos de Paulilles  (2005) £7.00 (125ml) £21.00 (75cl)
Appellation Banyuls Controlée (14%)
Vinified as a sweet red vin doux. This wine has aromatic intensity,
Finesse and is remarkably balanced, blending smoothness and liveliness
with aromas of citrus and sweet spices with a hint of coffee.

Champagne Duval-Leroy Lady Rosé (N.V) £32.00 (37,5cl)
Combining the fresh, sweet & fruity flavours of a Champagne made from pinot noir,  Duval-Leroy has perfected a Rosé that will both complement & enhance your dessert. (12%)



 
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