This was our first visit to Bassiviere restaurant but sadly probably our last. The setting is lovely and our waitress was very friendly and greeted us upon arrival which was a refreshing change. However, we were disappointed with our meal. We had no idea of the price before we arrived but were happy to pay a bit more than usual as it was our 34th wedding anniversary. We were informed lunch was a formula and the cost was 39,50 which before eating we were OK about. However, what let it down for us was the limited choice and the quality. There were only two choices of starter - cucumber gazpacho (cold soup) or goats cheese salad. Mains choice was duck or a vegetarian dish and desserts either panna cotta or a rhubarb type pie. A mise en bouche was served at the beginning and there was a glass of champagne served inbetween courses. The goats cheese salad was nice but neither of us liked the very hard nut served in the salad. We both had duck which was average and served with only rocket and a few pototoes, overcooked and a bit tough. Panna cotta was very hard set and the rhubarb came with squirty cream out of a tin and not much taste to it. All in all I know we can go out for lunch elsewhere and be offered any type of salad, duck & chips and a dessert for around 15 euros so not sure where they come up with 39,50 for an additional mise en bouche and a glass of champagne? A real shame because its a lovely setting and they had live music arrive as we were finishing so it could have been a very pleasant afternoon had the food been better for the price we paid.
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