Café Rouge - The French Response

With Newcastle being one of the few British cities that refuses to taste the effects of the recession, another franchise held in high esteem sees itself brought to the city. Café Rouge has over 120 installations across the country, and this is reflected by their well refined menu. It covers all bases with simple set menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as some classic French dishes on the set menu. Again although the food is tasty, well cooked and offers some high quality ingredients that you don't see every day, the menu is let down by lacking in something more exotic and interesting. Where is the Escargot?! That said, the level of service is great and the sharp decor give the restaurant a real continental feel. It may well be the best French restaurant in the city centre, but that's because it's the only French restaurant in the city centre. French food could certainly be better represented by a more authentic independent restaurant. 74%