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Vanilla Pod, The Summary
- Address: 31 West Street, Marlow, SL7 2LS (Map)
- Tel: +44 (0)1628 898101
- E-mail: Click here to contact
- Cuisine(s): French, Modern British
- Opening Times:
Tues - Sat: 12:00 - 14:00 19:00 - 22:00 - Avg Price: £60.00
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for a full meal, drinks/wine and service/tip.)
Vanilla Pod, The Description
Michael MacDonald, after four successful years as Head Chef at Danesfield House, is now ploughing his own very successful culinary furrow just down the road at The Vanilla Pod.
The Restaurant is situated in a converted shop, and, following a total refurbishment in May 2007, the new look provides a thoroughly contemporary, luxurious feeling - reflecting the quality of the food - with rich colours, sociably round tables with high backed chairs, giving a sense of privacy and spaciousness. Sophisticated air conditioning has also been installed to further enhance comfort.
The food is simple yet sophisticated, from seared scallops with a purée of vanilla poached pears and red wine shallots to a bourbon vanilla steamed turbot with asparagus or a coriander and fennel glazed corn fed chicken with boulangère potatoes, with wonderful calorific puddings to finish like an assiette of tastes of chocolate or a Tahitian vanilla crème brûlée with butterscotch jelly and honeycomb..
For bargain hunters the set menu at lunchtime should fit the bill. Service from some delightful young waiters is another high point.
Fixed Lunch
- £15.50 (2 courses) to £19.50 (3 courses)
Fixed Dinner
- £40 (3 courses) to £50 (7 courses), Gourmand menu
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Your Reviews of Vanilla Pod, The
Karim Kronfli (18 February 2007)
I proposed to my fiancée here after some strong recommendations, and the waiting staff were absolutely first rate. They helped me with a couple of little touches which made the evening absolutely perfect. The food had a wonderful array of tastes and textures which we were treated to, all the dishes we had were cooked or prepared to perfection. All in all everyone there helped make it a very special evening.
Tim O'Hanlon (20 March 2006)
Outstanding food and service! I rate this restaurant ahead of the Fat Duck.
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Additional Info for Vanilla Pod, The
Children welcome- Groups allowed
Air conditioning
- Outside seating
- Reservations
- Cover Charge
- House red: £18.00
- House white: £18.00
- Service charge: Not included
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