Le Plancha, Blackrock, Dublin
“Very promising new restaurant”
Reviewed 30 March 2012
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We waited awhile after Le Plancha opened before giving it a try, perhaps
for the word of mouth encouragement that one hopes for before trying
somewhere new. On my birthday we walked over and met my son and his
girlfriend, and I'm happy to report that we had the most enjoyable
evening. There were previous restaurants on the spot, but the new owners
have done a great job in making the new place both intimate and
atmospheric at the same time.
The Baked Cod Portuguese Style was so
good that I had it again on our return visit although I might try the
Steak á la Plancha which my son gave the thumbs-up to the next time. The
menu is relatively small, which I think is a good thing, and has a
distinct Iberian flavour.
There is a special every night on the blackboard.
The
wine list is very well chosen, and represents excellent value. We had
an excellent white Rioja the first visit and a very tasty Portuguese red
on the second. There is a nice buzz in the place, and it was very busy
on the Thursday night which is a sign they are getting things right.
The
hostess, Eimear, is both charming and efficient. She offered us a free
tasting of a new dessert wine which they were trying out.
In summary,
there are so few local restaurants like this in Ireland, the type of
place where you can go out and have a nice meal at a reasonable cost and
immediately start thinking of your next visit.
You can lose yourself
in the ambiance though, and as you gaze out the window you almost think
you will see the Spanish or Portuguese coastline, alas it is only
Newtown Park road! Give this place a go, I don't think you will be
disappointed.
Visited February 2012
