Fraiche

I have very mixed feelings about this place. Took over 18 months to get a booking ( which in itself is a testament to how good this place is ) but it just didn't quite give me the vibe so to speak. Having had the opportunity is dinning in some truly fabulous places was really excited about eating here having waited so long. So I loved the fact that it is very unassuming for its location very close to the pub and right next door to another restaurant but this makes it more intriguing. You are seated in what appears to be a reception area which has has a projector on both sides of the wall contributing to the mood. You are provide with various interesting entrees which are what possibly chef Marc Wilkinson is experimenting with and that just builds up the excitement of what it us to come. Technology plays a huge impact on the restaurant as the menus are offered on an iPad which was pretty dope. You have a selection of menus which you can pair with wine and we had that. The food was really really good. we had a sommelier that was engaging however the other who helped with the table service were not and so it was a case of having to wait for the said sommelier to finish with a particular table before to ask any questions. Now this could be because it was a Friday service and not so busy but it felt like the restaurant was short staffed. Every meal that came from the kitchen was as mentioned really good. The monkfish was fab and the carrot sorbet? Yes sorbet ! was a welcome delight. It did feel however that the dishes were not enough. As stated having been to a few wine tasting menus you tend to have a certain feel for how long the meal will be. Thought we could have had 2 / 3 more dishes but not the case. Definitely loved the cheese selection and the 1986 Muscat was a treat! All in all glad I got to eat here.

I adore this spot! They have tasty food, they have a rich menu, The chef in that place is a professional, I enjoy very much tasting all their dishes. The dishes are always good, the attitude towards the visitors is helpful. I frequently visit this place and I not even once was unhappy. I highly recommend it.

Well worth a visit in our opinion. There is a very thoughtful and varied menu, the food was outstanding and we ate the lot. The service was excellent and we were very well looked after.Now, let’s tell you about our evening in Knutsford where we were invited to this restaurant that is situated in an epic building.

Le premier entree: sea bream ceviche, creamy beetroot, acidulous marinade paired with a white wine. Tender bites of sea bream perched on top of smooth, chilled beet puree with dots of just-ripened avocado and feathers of dill sprig, this plate was a nice starter to ease me into something more robust in flavors and textures.