Cafe Rouge

Location: Cafe Rouge, Sheffield centre
Time: 19.50
Score (out of 5): 4

So last Thursday Cafe Rouge in the centre of Sheffield (beside the Peace Gardens if you know the area) had a jazz night so we booked a table (how very grown up of us) so that we could enjoy good food (ok...we just ate dessert) and wine.

It's a smallish restaurant which creates a great buzz and atmosphere however, there are times when I wished for the tables to be slightly further apart!

We had our fill of savory food just prior to Cafe Rouge in The Old Monk (see the separate post for there) having decided to eat affordable mains and follow them up with the treat of a sumptuous dessert and a bottle of wine. Now, I'm not a wine drinker usually but I am determined to crack it for the sake of being a woman- I can't always have a half or pint in my hand now can I!

Seeing as we can never have just one dessert we split the tarte tatin and the waffle with chocolate sauce. Accompanied by the best part of a bottle of chardonnay (the only white they had in that was reasonably priced- the one L selected originally was sold out!). The wine was acceptable, I'm still not sold out on white to be honest, and the food ran a close second to the jazz. The tarte tatin was particularly delectable, the chefs are obviously both skilled and passionate.

The jazz trio gradually worked through their set list, whilst managing to play many of Lucy's favourite and songs I rather like which greatly added to the experience. The staff are well mannered, if a little cool, and timely and the food is well presented and cooked well.

Definitely one to consider if you're looking for somewhere to dine. I would suggest reading the menu carefully before making your final decision. Some items are definitely better than others!

Rachel&Lucy