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"I absolutely adore Cafe Rouge restaurants. The largest chain of French restaurants in the UK provides a relaxing and 'continental' dining experience.
I usually go to my local restaurant in Cheltenham but there are over 90 Cafe Rouges around the UK, so if you are tempted to try it out after reading this, I'm sure you will find one not too far from where you live (maybe not in Scotland though as they only have one).
If you are already slightly reserved about a chain restaurant, you will pleasantly surprised. Café Rogue establishments are furnished to look like a traditional French bistro and it is done very well. The restaurants are warm and inviting with a traditional red exterior.
The menu offers a large selection of food to suit all tastes. The menu is presented very well in French (where necessary and translated to English for non-french speakers). I usually have the 'Soupe à l'Oignon', a dark brown French onion soup garnished with a melted gruyère crouton which is simply divine! My choice of main course depends enteriely on who am dining with. If i visit with friends for a long lunch and a few glasses of wine, we usually share a 'Camembert au Four Whole' which is a baked Camembert d'Isigny Ste Mère served with French bread with ';Assiette Campagnarde', a traditional platter of chicken liver parfait, dry cured meats & camembert served with olives, hoummus and French bread.
On days where I visit with my husband for a meal, he usually has the 'Steak Frites Classic', a classic Café Rouge dish of 7oz* prime sirloin with garlic & herb butter & French fries. That keeps him happy!
If I hace wet your appetite, all you have to do is enter your postcode on the homepage of the Cafe Rouge website www.caferouge.co.uk, to find your nearest restaurant.
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