RESTAURANTS: Fine dining for sure at The Lounge in Chislehurst **** (From News Shopper)

RESTAURANTS: Fine dining for sure at The Lounge in Chislehurst ****

4:49pm Thursday 26th November 2009

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MANY restaurants, especially in London, are quick to label themselves as venues of 'fine dining' but fail to back it up with any substance.

And so I approached The Lounge in White Horse Hill, Chislehurst, with a degree of suspicion.

The entrance to the dining room is spectacular in its opulence. Chandeliers don the black sparkly ceiling while the discreet lighting and candles illuminate the dark walls providing a relaxing and romantic atmosphere.

The carpet is white and refreshingly cosy with a thick pile which is very gentle on the feet.

With impeccable service and timing the crispy duck spring rolls arrived with their oriental dressing along with a separate dish of brioche toast with red pepper marmalade and pate.

The spring rolls could have been tastier but the pate and marmalade was a fantastic combination for the brioche.

Meanwhile the main courses were superbly cooked and exquisitely presented.

A medium rare steak was joined by a pile of thick potato wedges neatly positioned into a cube, while the accompanying bernaise sauce was just the ticket for a hearty English speciality.

The panfried salmon was also sensitively cooked and equally rewarding but the best was saved for last.

Fans of desserts should definitely pay the Lounge a visit.

The strawberry cheesecake arrived with two extra-long chocolate wafers and perfectly smooth ice cream while the beautifully rich chocolate torte was a meal in itself.

This was indeed fine dining, but fine dining with healthy sized portions.

A three course meal with a bottle of wine comes to between £35 and £40.

Visit theloungechislehurst.com or call 07814 755416

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