The French Ladle

I really wanted to like the food as this place had been on my to-eat list for awhile, but alas, it was mediocre at best. While undoubtedly French, the dishes lacked the elegance and complexity of French cuisine and tasted like stripped down versions of them, not really what I expected for the price. Many of the dishes could’ve used more herbs and salt to better accentuate the flavour of the fat. The venue was quaint and unique though.

Nestled within the condominium estate. While service can be slow, bread is provided for customers. Food is of great quality and there is no GST applied on the food making the place a great option for those looking to enjoy a nice meal in the vicinity of their neighbourhood. Highlights would be the Foie Gras and Duck Confit; with the skin being crunchy to the bite and meat falling apart with the touch of a knife.

Located in a condominium estate, I was pre-empted to not let the deco, of the restaurant, over-shadow that of the food. Honestly, it was not that bad…the ambience and deco felt like that of a regular frenc bistro. We took advantage of Nespresso Restaurant Week, for a set dinner, at $58.00. This was a set consisting of a starter of burrata salad, followed by a choice of pork terrine or foie grams, a choice of mains of either coq as vin, duck confit or beef sirloin (with additional charge) and dessert of lemon tart. We also chose the crab pasta from the ala carte. Portions were just nice though a small-eater may find it a tad heavy. Ingredients were fresh. Burrata was light and just the right amount to start with. I would give high compliments to the foie gras - which was done right - with the correct done-ness, accompanied with thin slices of peach. As there were 5 of us, we had ordered all the mains….all were good. The duck confit’s skin was crispy and the duck leg was quite sizable. After all the above, the little stomach space was filled just right with a slice of lemon tart. Place is small. Recommend to make reservations as it is generally packed.

Came for dinner on a Friday. Two seatings: 6 to 7.45pm and 8pm to closing. Didn't really need to book ahead for the first seating. Food is very good. Had the onion soup (thick and tasty), escargot (good), beef cheeks (melt in your mouth tender) and pork (this was just ok, didn't like the tangy hint in it). Dessert was an apple pie (not really worth it) because they had run out of crème brûlée. Slightly pricey but ok for a date night or a special occasion. Service was friendly and excellent!

Food is ok, not bad but overpriced for the location inside a old condominium. 💕 Love the bread is soft and well heat up. Can bring your own bottle of wine 🍷 if want. Raviole Du Royan was ok-ok but not the best I had damage is $27 1 server she need to take care all tables + wish for a welcoming when we enter but maybe that’s the ‘French way’ 😂 can improve Service if make a effort.