Le Scorlion - Table reservation

We have eaten at Le Scorlion several times over the years, and it has been perfectly adequate, service always good and the setting is delightful.However last night the dinner was not up to standard and certainly not worth 40€ for the more expensive menu.The amuses bouches were all right, but flavourless - a lack of seasoning. The starter of monkfish cheek with artichokes was, surprisingly, served cold, with the addition of a rather '90s tasteless foam. It would have been so much nicer hot, with the right sort of artichoke used (according to our French chef friend).Another starter of steak tartare with mango was topped with hot foie gras and a cornichon - a very strange construction and combination. My husband's jamon was fine, but the bean 'houmous' was again tasteless, lacking seasoning and in minute blobs - again, rather '90s.Two fillet steak "pièce de boucher' of the day, were fine, although accompanied by a slightly lumpy sauce and bizarre purées in misshapen quenelles which seemed reheated. Carrot purée with a blob of pesto?! Our friends said their pork was very good, but their stuffed round courgette was badly prepared, without the seeds having been removed.The desserts were fine and the coffee good. Service was efficient and charming.We visited the restaurant with French friends. We were all in agreement that the food was disappointing and certainly not worth the 40€ charged. It seems as if the chef has mistakenly sought new ideas and has aspirations but, sadly, is not able to deliver.We are amazed at the generous TripAdvisor evaluations of others, both in English and French. Can this be the same restaurant?!I seldom write reviews on TripAdvisor - only when I feel particularly strongly as I do on this occasion.

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We went to Scorlion to celebrate my 60th birthday, on a Sunday lunchtime. High-chair for grand-daughter was in place at the table- we chose a table on the terrace so she could run about on the enclosed courtyard right next to the table. Husband hates full sun, so enjoyed the complete tent -like shading above. Super suitable for all ages. Had the 27 euro menu which was really good, and came with amuse-bouche before the meal and petit fours with coffee ordered after. Friendly, helpful staff ( although there could have been more of them!) I highly recommend Scorlion - chic enough to dress up for, without paying the earth. Also noticed they have a great weekday luch/dinner offer.

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On m'avais conseillé se restaurant repas bon, sauf que j'ai pris a la carte et pas grand chose dans l'assiette pour l'entrée! c'est tres bien présenté le plat étais bon aussi rien à dire mais peu dans l'assiette aussi par rapport au prix du coup j'ai prix une assiette de fromage et la trois petit bout de rien du tout pour le PRIX je trouve un sa tres radin et exagéré je vais dans des gastronomique ailleurs aussi et pour le prix c'est dommage je retournerais quand meme dans se lieux ou le cadre et agreable

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Découvert par hasard l année dernière, nous nous y sommes arrêtés à nouveau cette année sur la route des vacances cette année. Toujours la même qualité, basée sur des produits frais tres bien travaillés . Un menu du jour excellent !

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De passage dans la ville pour la journée nous nous sommes arrêtés dans ce restaurant et n'avons pas été déçus. Produit frais, petites mise en bouche, personnel très agréable et prix plutôt raisonnable pour la qualité. Je recommande.

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