Telefono: +441516522914
Indirizzo: 11 Rose Mount, Oxton, Birkenhead CH43 5SG, CH43 5TD, Prenton, United Kingdom
Città: Prenton
Menu Piatti: 12
Recensioni: 1651
Sito Web: https://www.restaurantfraiche.com/
"After a two year gap, it was good to be back at Fraiche. We had been booked to return in spring last year but, of course, Covid intervened. We’ve been coming for years and always enjoy Marc’s food. It’s interesting. It’s imaginative. And, more than anything, it’s delicious. Little has changed. There’s still the giant videos playing on the walls of the bar area. When you arrive, it’s restful ocean scenes – a bit like I imagine it is if you have a fish tank at home. When you come back for coffee, it’s changed to scenes from space, complete with appropriate sound track – Rocket Man, Space Oddity and the like. There’s snacks to be eaten here. Firstly, “Garden” a drink made from cucumber and whatever else Marc has picked from his allotment that day (he told us later that pretty much all the veg he uses comes from the allotment . There’s the usual spiced pecans and some British charcuterie. And a little seaweed and trout roe tartlet. And an onion and Parmesan foam. When you’re seated at your table, there’s a final snack. A little waffle, each square filled with either feta or cherry tomato. Possibly the best of the snacks. In what seems a new direction for Marc, several of the dishes lean towards East Asia. The first up is Chawanmushi – a Japanese set custard made from dashi, with the flavour of seaweed and a powerful smokiness from cubes of eel. It seems to be fashionable to serve sweetbreads in a deep fried crisp coating. My partner isn’t a great fan of them but reckoned these were the best ever tasted – a firmer texture than usual. It comes with a little maitake mushroom (Google later told me I’d better know this as “Hen of the Woods” and a soy based dressing. Somewhere round here, bread was served. It’s always a course in its own right at Fraiche. And it’s always top notch. This was a light as a feather brioche and there’s butter to slather on it, or olive oil to dunk it in. Both work. Next, there was a cold “soup” made from crème fraiche. Chopped hazelnuts and a little, very peppery, watercress provide a texture contrast. Then, very seasonal white asparagus comes chopped, along with girolles and courgettes. I think on every visit to Fraiche, it’s the fish course I’ve enjoyed most and it was no different this time. Sashimi grade tuna is very lightly seared but there’s no sense of rawness here. There’s some baby pak choi and a citrussy ponzu dressing. For the final savoury course, there’s farmed Anjou pigeon. It’s a milder flavoured bird than wild ones you usually get in the UK. It comes, seemingly quite simple, with a slice of earthy morcilla, Jerusalem artichoke puree and an artichoke crisp. I thought it was lovely and only just missed out on being my favourite course. On the other hand, my life companion didn’t like the texture and left most of it (which, of course, meant I got seconds . There’s then the first of three desserts. First up, an ice lolly. I do no justice to it by calling it a lolly. This is no ordinary lolly. This is a lolly shaped like lips. Ruby red lips made from Morello cherries, with a hint of lemon and, inside, a little mint chocolate. Then there’s a shot glass of a refreshing strawberry “soup”, topped with slice of earthy truffle. And finally, a honey, chocolate and pineapple mousse again not too sweet. Well, I say “finally” but it wasn’t. As I mentioned earlier, we were back in the bar area watching the space video. And Marc appears. He presents a “planet”. A metal sphere which he opens to reveal a macaron each. With the cooking over for the evening, he’s able to chat for a little while, telling us he’s been playing with flavours while the restaurant has been shut. He’s soon back with a little tray of chocolate petit fours. So, all that was left was to get the bill. This isn’t the sort of food we want to eat regularly but it is food we want to eat now and again. So, off we went into the cold and wet of a Merseyside June evening. With a little bag of cookie dough to bake the next day. I think we might have preferred the little cup of hot chocolate that we got one winter visit."
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Dessert
Cialda
Gaufre moelleuse, dorée, servie tiède avec une garniture de votre choix, sucrée ou salée, pour un plaisir gourmand à tout moment.
Sorbetto
Fresco e leggero gelato di frutta, perfetto per un rinfrescante finale di pasto estivo.
Mousse Al Cioccolato
Mousse al cioccolato irresistibilmente vellutata, un'esplosione di gusto dolce e lussurioso in ogni boccone.
Specialità Giapponesi
Scopo
酒は滑らかで軽やかな風味を持つ伝統的な日本酒で、温めると香りが引き立ちます。
Antipasto
Ceviche
"Pesce crudo marinato in succo di lime e spezie, arricchito con cipolla rossa, peperoncino e coriandolo."
Sushi
Sashimi
A variety of thinly sliced fresh raw fish, beautifully presented and served with soy sauce and wasabi.
Pizza
Pollo
Ben & Jerry's
Contorni
Vegetariana
Asparagi Alla Parmigiana
Asparagi al Parmigiano: teneri asparagi grigliati ricoperti da formaggio parmigiano fuso.
garyparry59
Every dish a masterpiece of taste and visual beauty.We dined for 5 hour.Every minute was wort it. So proud to have a restaurant like this Locally.
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636freyah
The fact they don’t cater for any allergies is just appalling in this day and age. Neglects a large proportion of people who’d love to try the food
alexbS4459DA
We have been lucky enough to visit Fraiche regularly since Marc opened in Oxton. His food continues to evolve and gets better every time. Ambience is warm and friendly with great attention to the tiniest details. Looking forward to our next visit.
lifemonch
we have had the privilege of eating here many times, and are never disappointed. Tom at front of house takes great care of us each time. The last time we went the best dish was a smoked eel sandwich, I hope its the still on the menu next time we go! Visualizza piatti
lollymlg
Wonderful evening at Fraiche. Arrived at 7pm to a warm welcome which set the scene for an experience that was memorable for all the right reasons. The food was top notch; the decor was ecletic and the ambience was unexpectedly fun, with an attention to detail that was mind boggling. Loved it.
BrianHill125
We have visited Fraiche before and were really disappointed when Marc decided to close at the end of 2018. The reopening was a welcoming opportunity and we couldn't wait to revisit. We took our 2 sons as a treat for them and it had lost none of it's original charm and exquisite dishes. Welcome back !
joycemD1542TL
Food 4.5/5 ... The talent of the chef is of course supreme however, my taste buds were not wowed. Service 2/5 ... The manager was the best within this service and I found the others lack lustre. Location/decor... 1/5 we requested to sit in the garden conservatory however despite it being free, we were denied. I felt this downed my experience. The room we dined in felt like a hookers side den and did not match a michelin star experience. Wine pairing 2.5/5 ... 2 of the wine pairings did not complement or match the food well. Was also too similar in smell so confused me taking me to previous course. Each course and matching should be unique. The spray with the cheese board also was the same as... Visualizza piatti
Lottelli
We’ve tried quite a few times over the years to get a table and never succeeded owing to the restaurants popularity. We finally succeeded and had a table for 2 on a Thursday in March. We felt that the meal was fabulous. We loved the snacks. They were so well made, tasty and imaginative. The tasting menu comes with some added extras which were all delicious. My fav was the chicken custard but also loved the venison and the brill. The cheeses were just amazing! All quality ingredients. Went we went there was only 1 other couple! So it was great. It was like being in Chefs house! It is hard to believe that chef Marc made all of the courses himself in the kitchen. We had front row seats and coul...
Nickynoodle1278
After waiting for about two years to get a table (including a previous booking that was sadly cancelled due to The pandemic restrictions we finally arrived for our evening at Fraiche. We were welcomed by Chrissy and seated in the lounge area and given the evening’s menu and some nibbles. Marc also greeted us to give us a welcoming warm drink. It transpired that there were only two couples in for the evening and we were shown through to our tables in a lovely glass dining area with a view into the kitchen. Over the next three hours Marc and Chrissy described each serving as we experienced tastes from around the world. It really was hard to choose a favourite, but possibly the tuna with the wa...
harters
After a two year gap, it was good to be back at Fraiche. We had been booked to return in spring last year but, of course, Covid intervened. We’ve been coming for years and always enjoy Marc’s food. It’s interesting. It’s imaginative. And, more than anything, it’s delicious. Little has changed. There’s still the giant videos playing on the walls of the bar area. When you arrive, it’s restful ocean scenes – a bit like I imagine it is if you have a fish tank at home. When you come back for coffee, it’s changed to scenes from space, complete with appropriate sound track – Rocket Man, Space Oddity and the like. There’s snacks to be eaten here. Firstly, “Garden” a drink made from cucumber and what... Visualizza piatti
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Fish Deliziatevi con i nostri prelibati piatti di pesce, realizzati con il pescato fresco del giorno. Dai preferiti alla griglia agli stufati saporiti, il nostro menu celebra la ricchezza dell'oceano con sapori che soddisfano ogni palato.
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French La cucina classica francese che mette in mostra un'eleganza senza tempo, il nostro menu offre piatti ricchi e saporiti realizzati con tecniche tradizionali e ingredienti stagionali, promettendo un'esperienza culinaria indimenticabile. Bon appétit! Visualizza piatti
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Coffee Concediti la nostra ricca e aromatica selezione di caffè, sapientemente preparata per risvegliare i tuoi sensi. Dal classico espresso ai cremosi cappuccini, scopri la miscela perfetta per iniziare la giornata con una nota di sapore.
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Creative Esplora i nostri piatti innovativi che fondono sapori e consistenze inaspettate, realizzati dai nostri chef per sorprendere e deliziare le tue papille gustative. Scopri l'arte della creatività culinaria in ogni boccone.
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