Assiette Anglais

The first of our two course lunch at Assiette Anglais was no ordinary leek and potato soup but a smooth velvety creation, with a poached egg yolk and finely chopped chives.  It tasted as smooth and creamy as it looks.

This newish modern brasserie at 489 Liverpool Road Islington (5 minutes from Highbury and Islington tube) is situated in an unassuming row of shops. Inside the warm welcome was matched with friendly, informative, unobtrusive service throughout the lunch.

Trade in this restaurant which is open from 8 in the morning and also serves dinner was steady for a Tuesday lunchtime with couples, workers and families. The one menu covers the range of meals and is varied, tempting and changes with the seasons.

For main course we chose the signature assiette dish in meat (there is also a vegetable and a cheese version)

Delightfully presented charcuterie, terrine, baby carrot, fennel, red chicory and tiny roast onions were accompanied by savoury bagna cauda flavoured with just the right amount of anchovy and garlic. 

The bread was fresh and thinly sliced and replenished regularly and tap water in half litre bottles offered and refilled at just the right moment

Coffee a "flat white" and a ginger and lemon grass tea completed our lunch

This is a great little restaurant and is also excellent value at £5 for starters and £12 for main course the bill with water, coffee and bread came to £39 take a look at the full menu below

http://www.assietteanglaise.co.uk/menus.php