Newell French Bistro now has a private dining area (that can accommodate up to 30 people) that we’ve called The Nicolas Room.
Iconic lithograpghs by
illustrator Paul Iribe, and published in 1930 by Etablissments Nicolas, line the room's walls.
At The Nicolas Room we only offer a family style menu that costs £36.50 per person.
Below is what you should expect from us, if you'd like more information please call us
Please choose 4 of the following starters;
1. Charcuterie plate2. Mixed hors d’oeuvres
(Grated carrots, celeriac remoulade, leeks vinaigrette, egg mayonnaise etc.)3. Smoked salmon mousse4. Baked mushrooms, garlic puree5. Shallot crumble (October to March only)6. Piedmont peppers (April to September only) 7. Salad Vienna - green bean salad with sweet and sour onions8. Chicken liver mousse, fig and prune compote9. Pumkin & saffron risotto
Please choose 3 of the following main courses;1. Aioli – poached salted-cod with various vegetable & garlic mayonnaise (Summer)2. Cod, herb butter sauce 3. Hake, braised tomato and fennel sauce4. Pork belly, apple gravy5. Vitello tonnato – cold poached veal with tuna sauce (April to July only)6. Roast veal rump, mushroom sauce7. Roast sirloin, pepper sauce8. Roast lamb rump, shallot sauceThen choose one of the following potato/ farinaceous dishes;1. Gratin Dauphinoise – sliced potatoes, baked in cream 2. Pomme Anna – deep-fried potato “cake”3. Gnocchi Romana - semolina gnocchi from Rome, via Sherborne4. Parmesan risotto 5. Chips
And then choose 2 of the following vegetables;1. Green beans with flaked almonds2. Carrots “Vichy”3. Baked beans with chorizo 4. Braised red cabbage with apples5. Brussels sprouts (November & December only)6. Cauliflower “Polonaise” – hard-boiled egg yolks, parley & breadcrumbs7. Baked mushrooms, garlic puree8. Buttered Puy lentils with parsley and sorrel9. Braised endivesDesserts - Please choose 3 of the following desserts;1. Crème brulée2. Tira-mi-su3. Mulled Agen prunes, yoghurt & white chocolate mousse4. Bonet – a chocolate crème caramel5. Delice Joconde – hazelnut sponge, chocolate & praline mousse6. Chocolate pot7. Iced nougat, raspberry sauce8. Rum baba9. Santiago tart – almond tart
10. Cheese selection
11. Coeur à la crème, raspberry sauce.
As ever vegans and vegetarians can easily be accommodated - just let us know before their arrival.
All beverages will be charged on consumption - corkage £17.50 per bottle - our wine list is here