'Chez Vous' - French fine dining at its best

The award-winning 'Chez Vous' restaurant at 432 Limpsfield Road, Warlingham has introducd a 'Prix Fixe' menu for Tuesday to Thursday evenings, representing great value for such superb French food. The menu offers three courses for £26.95, which is what my son John and I had on our recent visit, or two courses for £21.95.

After being seated by the wonderfully courteous restaurant manager, Sean, we settled down to decide what to have from the Prix Fixe menu. For my starter I chose the 'Soup du jour' which was curried parsnip and John chose the Moules marinières à la citronelle (Mussells cooked in a white wine, shallot and lemongrass cream). My soup was gorgeous, with a mild curry flavour and creamy texture. John let me try a few of his mussells which were also lovely, being very, very tender and beautifully complemented by the sauce. The other starter choice was 'Quiche du jour'.

There were also three main courses to choose from, 'Pave de voie de veau à la mure (Pan-fried calves' liver with a blackberry sauce), 'Filet de porc à la moutard' (Pork fillet served with a mustard cream) and 'Poisson du jour' which was home-smoked halibut, with leek fondue, Champagne sauce and pilaf rice.

John chose the liver because, he said, he wanted to experience liver 'at its best'. He was not disappointed - when it came it was beautifully cooked and John said the blackberry sauce was the ideal seasonal accompaniment.

I chose the halibut which had a mild smoked flavour and came with Champagne sauce, a wonderful combination. Our meals were beautifully presented, showing the real care and pride the chef had taken over them. The South African Sauvignon Blanc 'Iona Elvin' recommended by Sommelier Sean, went superbly with our meals.

There are extra vegetable dishes you can order on the menu such as Classic gratin dauphinois for two (£4.50) or Sauté spinach with chilli butter (£3.75).

For dessert we both chose the trio of miniature desserts of the day which were Crème Brûlée, Mango Delice and Chocolate Marquise, all of them a lovely sweet treat for the tastebuds!

On Tuesday to Saturday Chez Vous also offers a special lunchtime 'Table d'hôte' menu between 12pm-2.30pm with two courses for £15 or three courses for £19.95.

Chez Vous is quite simply the place to go if you want to experience French cuisine cooked to perfection using the finest ingredients.

To book a table call 01883 620451. You can view their menus at www.chezvous.co.uk