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La Fregate

Guernsey, St Peter Port - Modern British - Restaurant - £££

Well-judged luxurious cuisine in a historic setting

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Sitting snugly amid secluded terraced gardens overlooking the harbour, this elegantly extended 18th-century manor house feels like a reassuringly permanent fixture of St Peter Port. Glimpses of ancient Castle Cornet add to the allure, whether you’re outside or gazing from the myriad windows of the luxuriously appointed dining room. Done out in shades of maritime blue and white, it provides a soothing backdrop for well-judged, generous dishes based on produce from the island. Not surprisingly, locally landed seafood is the top shout, from a classic pairing of seared scallops, curried parsnip purée and apple compôte (given added sparkle with a sprinkling of smoked pancetta dust) to collops of monkfish accompanied by boulangère potatoes, broccoli florets and pink peppercorn sauce. There’s also a ‘fisherman’s plate’ offering a mixed bag or top-drawer seafood. Luxury is the watchword when it comes to meat dishes, from foie gras ‘three...

Sitting snugly amid secluded terraced gardens overlooking the harbour, this elegantly extended 18th-century manor house feels like a reassuringly permanent fixture of St Peter Port. Glimpses of ancient Castle Cornet add to the allure, whether you’re outside or gazing from the myriad windows of the luxuriously appointed dining room. Done out in shades of maritime blue and white, it provides a soothing backdrop for well-judged, generous dishes based on produce from the island.

Not surprisingly, locally landed seafood is the top shout, from a classic pairing of seared scallops, curried parsnip purée and apple compôte (given added sparkle with a sprinkling of smoked pancetta dust) to collops of monkfish accompanied by boulangère potatoes, broccoli florets and pink peppercorn sauce. There’s also a ‘fisherman’s plate’ offering a mixed bag or top-drawer seafood. Luxury is the watchword when it comes to meat dishes, from foie gras ‘three ways’ to prime fillet of beef with gaufrette potatoes, mushrooms and a choice of sauces.

Desserts are mostly old faithfuls given an artful modern twist or two – fruit salad with mandarin sorbet and Grand Marnier syrup, perhaps, or Baileys cheesecake gussied up with espresso ice cream, ginger brittle, biscotti and sauce anglaise. Staff are well tutored in the old ways, while the substantial wine list touts some serious bargains among its loftier vintages.

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VENUE DETAILS

Beauregard Lane, Les Cotils
St Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 1UTGB

01481 724624

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OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation, Separate bar, Parking, Credit card required

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