Sanctum

Visited Sanctum on Sat 7.7.07 and discovered we were the only diners in the restaurant. Our party of 4 all really enjoyed their meal and are puzzled as to why such a nice restaurant was empty on a Sat evening. We could not fault the service or the food but just needed some atmosphere.
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Bev
Monday, July 09, 2007

Arrived at 8:30pm only to find the upstairs bar is very buzzing and full, but the restaurant had only 1 other couple. It was a small cozzy restaurant at the basement with attentive staff. A little on the quiet, could turn the music up a little. The food was simple, starter was nice, had Egg benedict - just nicely done + Moules Marine - good size portion. Got nice bread n butter to go. Purposely made my non-alcoholic cocktail although not listed on the menu. The mains we both had steak - nicely done although more sauce would have been nice. Dessert - bread n butter was good, but my partner's chocolate pot was too tough and did not go well with the nutmeg biscuit. All in all it would be worth going again with Gourmet Society.
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Oli - View all reviews by this user
Tuesday, April 03, 2007

My wife and I booked a meal at this restaurant as it participates in the Gourmet Society scheme and was well reviwed in their guide. We booked for the day prior to Valentine's day (to miss the usual hussle and bussle quite often experienced on this day). When we arrived, we found we were the only diners there, but didn't feel conspicuous due to the friendly reception and attention from the waiter and the relaxed lighting and surroundings. We both had Aromatic crispy duck for the starter which was good- not the best I've had but perfectly fine. The main course was meddalions of beef in bearnaise sauce with chunky chips and spinach, which was excellent, the chips being the best I've ever had- crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the the inside. As sides tyo this we had green beans and carrots cooked in a herb (can't remember which one, sorry) and these again were very tasty. The beef medallions were excellent- tender and very tasty. To accompany the meal we chose a Chilean Merlot which I think was the cheapest on the menu at 12.50, but was a pretty good wine- I've had much worse at prices well above this. For the desserts, I plumped for White chocolate parfait with rasperry coulis- very nice indeed- light and not too rich, just right. My wife chose the treacle tart with chantilly cream, again delicious. To finish we both had coffees which were also very good. The waiter was excellent- very attentive but not in your face, so to speak. Highly recommended and we will definitely be paying them another visit!
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GARY BENTLEY
Wednesday, February 14, 2007