Chloe's Restaurant
Gill Akaster House, Princess Street, Plymouth, PL1 2EX
Chloe's Restaurant is a gift to that part of the population of Plymouth that cares about good food and is arguably the best in the city. French chef Didier Franchet and his fiancée Jo have clearly decided that it is time modern French cuisine came to Plymouth, and few would disagree. Let's start with the piano, a Waldstein baby grand, where every evening a pianist caresses the strings of the piano and the emotions of the diners with romantic melodies. Such customs as champagne before dinner and a measured approach to the evening are cultivated to the point where every meal at Chloe's is a satisfying memory. The menu is inspired by Pierre Gagnaire and Alain Ducasse whose experience gleams through an array of dishes chosen from a combination of old favourites and interesting twists on traditional themes.Chloe's Restaurant is a gift to that part of the population of Plymouth that cares about good food and is arguably the best in the city. French chef Didier Franchet and his fiancée Jo have clearly decided that it is time modern French cuisine came to Plymouth, and few would disagree.
Let's start with the piano, a Waldstein baby grand, where every evening a pianist caresses the strings of the piano and the emotions of the diners with romantic melodies. Such customs as champagne before dinner and a measured approach to the evening are cultivated to the point where every meal at Chloe's is a satisfying memory.
The menu is inspired by Pierre Gagnaire and Alain Ducasse whose experience gleams through an array of dishes chosen from a combination of old favourites and interesting twists on traditional themes. Starters on the carte number around eight and could include mi-cuit of fresh sashimi tuna with homemade avocado tartar, accompanied by sauce vierge, or Chloe's foie gras trilogy.
It's not every restaurant where you would take kindly to the suggestion of rabbit leg as a main dish, but you would here, done moutarde and served with gratin Dauphinois. Fresh local scallops in their shell arrives with diced belly pork and mixed vegetables, whilst vegetarians will rejoice in freshly baked aubergine stuffed with a homemade ratatouille and topped with grated cheese and sauce vierge.
Chloe's can command fish as fresh as anywhere and the roasted back of local lemon sole with seasonal vegetables in a light lemon butter has to be one of the great classic dishes of all time though the cassolette des copains carries fillet of catch of the day set on a bed of salted cod brandade, flash cooked spinach and Hollandaise sauce with a golden grilled finish comes a very close second. Each dish is a symphony of tasteful design and top class ingredients.
Five desserts plus a fine selection of English and French cheeses ranges from a stunning fresh summer fruit salad topped with tangy lemon sorbet quenelle through baked hot cherry clafouti topped with pistachio ice-cream to the most wonderful Chloe's Monte Carlo for chocolate lovers.
Lobster and champagne evenings are held around once a month, the centrepiece of which is grilled lobster with cognac and tarragon sauce, starting with lobster bisque and croustille.
A wine list makes up for its brevity by the skill with which it is chosen, starting with an unoaked Terret from Michael Laroche and moving upwards. A reserve list awaits attention from the discerning wine connoisseur.
Close by is the Theatre Royal and Chloe's opens at 5.30pm for pre theatre dinners, and bless them, they do supper after the show for orders taken between 10.00 and 10.20pm. This place is a great find and the sort of restaurant that cares for its regulars whilst providing a welcome surprise for newcomers.
A friendly Website keeps up to date with events and menu changes.
French
: 12:00 - 14:00 17:30 - 21:30
: 17:30 - 21:30
01752 201523
Gill Akaster House, Princess Street, Plymouth, PL1 2EX [Map]
£18.00 £45.00
£11.50 (1 course) to £15 (2 courses), 12 - 2 pm
£18.50 (3 courses), pre theatre, 5.30 - 6.30 pm, £35 (2 courses) to £40 (3 courses)
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
REVIEWS OF Chloe's Restaurant
Robert H (28 December 2011)
We dined at Chloe's on Christmas Eve 2011 and it was excellent. An equal (if not better) than the other option, Tanners. Wholly recommended.
Sammy L (22 June 2010)
Having been to this restaurant on many occasions, I would without doubt say that this is the finest establishment in Plymouth. The staff especially Jo, was fantastic and very welcoming. The food was perfect and the overall atmosphere was sensational. I could not find fault, since I do generally hunt for them. The chef Didier had time to see his guest, which was nice and rare touch considering the amount of work that must go into the food. I will be back several times! Thank you so much to Chloe’s Restaurant and all involved for putting such a great smile on my face!
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More Info for Chloe's Restaurant
Children welcome
Air condition
Reservations
Groups allowed
Outside seating
Cover charge
£22.00
£22.00
Not included
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