Le Deuxieme

Matching the high standards set by its sister restaurant Le Cafe du Jardin, this modern European offers professional service, reasonable prices & great food. The minimalist interior is slightly smarter than the bistro look of its sibling, but the ambience is equally laidback & the menu similar in style. A light & fluffy crab cake with tangy romesco sauce & anchovies, & a richer dish of pan-fried gnocchi, Parma ham & Taleggio make rewarding starters, while main courses are executed with equal panache: juicy fillets of cod served with white beans, spicy merguez & salsa verde, & a perfectly pink breast of duck with mashed potato, beetroot & pancetta, say. An excellent selection of desserts & smart staff who are happy to recommend wine from the extensive list are further bonuses.