At Garvock House Hotel, good food in stunning surroundings is
the order of the day.
I took my neighbour ‘The Dowager’ along for dinner recently.
The hotel is hidden away in Dunfermline, turn the corner into
St John’s Drive though, and you are transported to a world of lush, manicured gardens
that befit this country house retreat and restaurant. Our window seat made us want to return for Afternoon Tea even
before we had tasted dinner. Get in quick before winter!
Her nibs chose Walnut-Crumbed Goat's Cheese for her starter
and she liked the classic marrying of flavours that comes with the creamy,
tangy cheese and crisp toasty nuts. I had the Assiette of Fish; paves of smoked
salmon and trout, salad and pate were rich and sumptuous while ingenious homemade
prawn crackers added crunch; excellent idea. Glasses of Pinot Grigio
complemented our dishes well, and we were pleased to note that non-alcoholic
wine is also available.
For main course, I had Lamb cooked rare and sliced in Provencal-style
noisettes. A briny olive tapenade to the side and fruity sweet confit tomatoes
tasted of Le Midi sunshine and complemented the juicy meat. Across the table, Madam
had the Monkfish wrapped in Prosciutto ham in a cream sauce.
Desserts were a triumphant finale of Scottish berries. For me
a trio of raspberry themed mousse, cheesecake and patisserie-style fruit tart.
The Dowager was presented with an epic and spectacular scarlet and white
Strawberry Pavlova. Top tip: puddings could easily be shared although they were
so good we quickly devoured ours.
Garvock House Hotel impressed and over delivered on my
expectations. It's relaxed and friendly, and our food was faultless.
I would happily return soon and note that Afternoon Tea I fancy
sounds a steal at just £15.50 per person. Dinner is £24 for three courses.
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