The Castle, Walthamstow

being new to the area was keen to try out all the local pubs and restaurants, we started with the castle, we have mixed feelings on the place, the food without a doubt shines above all, we are told the chef is of michelin backgound and it shows, my partner chose the parfait, which was as promised smooth and full of flavour, served with a warm fig and hot toast. i chose the rabbit terrine, i ended up with a ham hock terrine (which was grand) although i was offered no real reason as to why i couldnt have the rabbit terrine, fine, i had sea bass to follow, which was fresh as it gets, a really lovely plate of food, although i got clams instead of mussels, (i did ask at the bar when paying why and i just got a smile!) i must say that the clams worked well with the fish, but it wasnt what ordered! my partner had filet of beef with the most fantastic chips ever, the beef was cooked pink, and was tasty and juiicy, we shared an apple crumble for dessert whiuch was delicious too, so to sum it up, the foods pretty much high end, ambience was nice, service, erm well could do with being shaken up a little, and maybe a few English lessons!!

14 Dec 2011 13:40