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Published: 06/08/2008 00:00 -
Updated: 03/07/2009 04:03
11-13 Acorn Walk, thecentre:mk, Central Milton
Keynes.
01908 233 898
Reviewed by Laura Hannam
Famous for its hand-made cakes and pastries, Patisserie Valerie has been offering indulgent lunches and snacks in thecentre:mk for six months.
The first branch to be opened outside London, the cafe also provides continental all-day breakfasts and fine teas and coffees.
For the main course I ordered mozzarella cheese, avocado, tomato, and fresh basil pesto dressing on toasted ciabatta (£6.95).
The 'special sandwich' came with a good portion of crisps and salad with a gorgeous dressing.
My guest ordered a smoked salmon salad with artichoke hearts, capers, black olives, with fresh goats' cheese served on mixed-leaf lettuce and lemon dressing (£8.95).
She said: "I never expected such a large portion, but it certainly made the meal good value." For dessert I ordered a chocolate nut sundae 'Kandinski', with seeded vanilla and double chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce and cantuccini biscuits, topped with whipped cream and hazelnuts (£5.25).
It was absolutely huge but the Italian-style ice cream, made by the patisserie, was creamy and delicious.
It would be perfect for sharing.
My guest ordered the obligatory Patisserie Valerie cake, a double chocolate gateau (£3) which, she said, 'did exactly what it said on the tin'.
I also tried their Strawberry Delight Smoothie, with strawberry, peach and papaya (£3.25), which was perfectly refreshing on a hot summers day.
The presentation, portions and quality of the food were all good and the atmosphere pleasantly continental; perfect for grabbing a nice lunch when you are out shopping.
Keynes.
01908 233 898
Reviewed by Laura Hannam
Famous for its hand-made cakes and pastries, Patisserie Valerie has been offering indulgent lunches and snacks in thecentre:mk for six months.
For the main course I ordered mozzarella cheese, avocado, tomato, and fresh basil pesto dressing on toasted ciabatta (£6.95).
The 'special sandwich' came with a good portion of crisps and salad with a gorgeous dressing.
My guest ordered a smoked salmon salad with artichoke hearts, capers, black olives, with fresh goats' cheese served on mixed-leaf lettuce and lemon dressing (£8.95).
She said: "I never expected such a large portion, but it certainly made the meal good value." For dessert I ordered a chocolate nut sundae 'Kandinski', with seeded vanilla and double chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce and cantuccini biscuits, topped with whipped cream and hazelnuts (£5.25).
It was absolutely huge but the Italian-style ice cream, made by the patisserie, was creamy and delicious.
It would be perfect for sharing.
My guest ordered the obligatory Patisserie Valerie cake, a double chocolate gateau (£3) which, she said, 'did exactly what it said on the tin'.
I also tried their Strawberry Delight Smoothie, with strawberry, peach and papaya (£3.25), which was perfectly refreshing on a hot summers day.
The presentation, portions and quality of the food were all good and the atmosphere pleasantly continental; perfect for grabbing a nice lunch when you are out shopping.
