Chez Fanny Restaurant Review

We were met with a friendly, relaxed welcome from Fanny herself who was happy to accommodate us even at the indigestible time of half past two.

It appears that service slows down after two as we waited a little while before being presented the chalk board with today's specials, but I was happy enough just to be able to sit-down after Miss JetSet had insisted on looking at every stand on the market. Nevertheless we had time to eavesdrop on neighbouring tables, and convinced ourselves we made a good choice as they all seemed to be locals.

The chalkboard replaces any kind of printed menu (at least for lunch) and presents a wide choice of tapas, salads, main dishes and desserts. Arriving late meant we missed a few options from the board, which must have been the popular choices so after a bit of deliberation JetSet opted for a fresh tuna steak whilst I went crazy and chose the Fanny Salad.

Despite the slow introduction we were served our lunch soon after ordering, however it turned out to be long enough for the tuna steak to be overcooked, shame. The two tuna steaks were served with a balsamic reduction, which made up for the now dry tuna steaks. Accompanied by a veritable chilled ratatouille and salad, Jetset turned out to be quietly happy with her choice.

As for the Fanny salad (please, we're in France remember..) I was also pleased to see a salad that veered away from the norm. The salad was served with a croute and topped with turkey cuts and served with a soy vinaigrette. I imagine creating daily specials will include a few unusual mixes, this one worked but I'm not convinced it should claim the name for the house special.

The salad was priced at an even €14.50 whilst the tuna steaks were a very reasonable €13.50.

We declined the offer of dessert and finished with an espresso and a tisane whilst debating whether or not it is a real magnet above the bar with a hundred knives and forks clinging to it...