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Sage Kitchen

Isle of Anglesey, Menai Bridge - Modern European - Restaurant - ££

Reliable independent eatery with cooking in the comfort zone

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? Very Good

No prizes for spotting this small, homely restaurant in a side street close to the centre of Menai Bridge: the sage-green paintwork of the converted terraced house is a clue. Modestly self-effacing both inside and out, it's cheerful, unpretentious and friendly, with simple wooden chairs and tables, hanging lamps and tiled floors. The menu changes frequently, moving from croquettes of Welsh pork brawn, apple and star-anise purée to a leek, potato and Gruyère frittata. Occasional retro touches are not unwelcome – especially if that means a generous, crispy fishcake of lightly textured smoked haddock with lemon and horseradish, plus a dollop of creamy lemon and chive mayo on the side. Our rump of Welsh lamb was also strikingly good, served with smooth, buttery thyme-scented mash, roasted carrots and a jug of minted lamb jus. Desserts are crowd-pleasers, perhaps Frangelico cappuccino panna cotta or a lemon meringue cheesecake pie given a final flourish with a tan...

No prizes for spotting this small, homely restaurant in a side street close to the centre of Menai Bridge: the sage-green paintwork of the converted terraced house is a clue. Modestly self-effacing both inside and out, it's cheerful, unpretentious and friendly, with simple wooden chairs and tables, hanging lamps and tiled floors.

The menu changes frequently, moving from croquettes of Welsh pork brawn, apple and star-anise purée to a leek, potato and Gruyère frittata. Occasional retro touches are not unwelcome – especially if that means a generous, crispy fishcake of lightly textured smoked haddock with lemon and horseradish, plus a dollop of creamy lemon and chive mayo on the side. Our rump of Welsh lamb was also strikingly good, served with smooth, buttery thyme-scented mash, roasted carrots and a jug of minted lamb jus.

Desserts are crowd-pleasers, perhaps Frangelico cappuccino panna cotta or a lemon meringue cheesecake pie given a final flourish with a tangy filling and a swirly toast-brown topping, plus an accompanying lemon sorbet adding some extra zing. There's nothing too challenging here – this is unfussy cooking that stays confidently within its comfort zone, although it's carefully executed and generously delivered. The good-value wine list is regularly praised too.

In short, Sage Kitchen is a reliable independent and child-friendly local, packed out with regulars at their favourite tables (even on a midweek evening) and generating the kind of buzz you only get from a room full of relaxed customers.  

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VENUE DETAILS

9 Wood Street
Menai Bridge
Isle of Anglesey
LL59 5ASGB

01248 714776

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OTHER INFORMATION

Family friendly

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