The Monro, Duke Street, Liverpool _320
My patties came as three small balls, drenched in a dark sauce and accompanied by shitake mushrooms and peas. The sauce was thick and sweet and the veal was perfect, tasty but not chewy. It was an unusual dish but definitely one I would order again.
The duck salad was also a winner, disappearing down my other half’s gullet in no time.
After a short interlude and the purchase of another pint of Peroni, the main courses arrived. This time, I was the one ordering the duck breast while my husband had the lamb.
The lamb came as a great steak of meat atop baby vegetables and surrounded by a sticky jus, and was by all accounts a triumph. My duck wasn’t quite so fabulous. Some of the outer slices took a bit of chewing, and I think it could have used more sauce, but the mash was delicious.
With another appointment later that evening – not to mention our waistlines – in mind, we should have stopped at this point but then the waitress uttered the words Baileys Cheesecake in front of my other half. Well, it was his birthday after all.
I wasn’t prepared to sit and watch my husband tuck in so I ordered my usual chocolate fudge cake. It more than made up for the disappointment with the duck while my husband was still talking about the Baileys Cheesecake at dinner four days later.
It may have taken us a while to finally sample The Monro’s fare, but I have a feeling we’ll be back.
Food Facts
Venue: The Monro, 92, Duke Street, Liverpool city centre.
Tel: 0151 707 9933
Interior: Classic with a contemporary twist.
The bill: £59.29, plus a pint of Peroni and a Corona bought at the bar.
Service: Very swift and friendly.
Disabled access: Yes.
Value: Very good – you get what you pay for here.
