Harden's says
'French fusion' food in the heart of Cheltenham.
Harden's survey result
Summary
The “fusion of French and Asian flavours” at Franck Grillet’s bistro is “unusual” – but “it works amazingly well”, with “spot-on cooking and presentation”. “The room itself is well-decorated”, too (fans say the “stunning decor matches the exciting menu”). There is now a second branch in Bristol. Top Tip – “the prix-fixe lunch has to be one of the best deals around”.
Summary
A “fabulous selection of French/Indian cuisine, full of flavour and beautifully presented”, is thanks to an unusual collaboration between two chefs from very different traditions – Frenchman Franck Grillet, a graduate of the Parisian ‘bistronomie’ movement, and Indian Pramod Tirunagari. The success of the combination has led to the opening of a second branch in Bristol.
Summary
“Fabulous cooking, mixing Indian and French cuisines to offer unusual, superbly flavoured dishes” is the USP of this three-year-old collaboration, bringing together two chefs from very different culinary traditions – Franck Grillet and Pramod Tirunagari – and “it works!”, producing meals of “fine-dining quality in a relaxed bistro atmosphere, and at bistro prices”. The pair opened a spin-off in Bristol late last year.
Summary
“Put a French chef in a kitchen with an Indian chef and this is what you get” – an idiosyncratic two-year-old restaurant from Gallic bistronomy advocate Franck Grillet, enriched by his longstanding relationship with collaborator Pramod Tirunagari. “Original? yes. gastronomic? definitely!” – “these guys can really cook” (“when you weren't expecting great, this happens!”).
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60 St George's Place, Cheltenham, GL50 3PN
Restaurant details
Muse Brasserie Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Maybe it was an exceptional day and maybe I was in a very good mood, but I really couldn’t fault my lovely lunch here. The food is delicious, the presentation immaculate, the service efficient and on this day there was a huge and very happy party creating a nice buzz. So how could I give it less than a perfect score? Even the French chef came over to ask how I was enjoying my meal (he is in partnership with an Indian chef, a unique combination that just works!)."
"Unusually Muse offers some dishes which are French, some Asian and others that. are a fusion. It's an interesting approach and usually works well - the cooking can be very good though occasional dishes have proved less successful. The room is high ceilinged, with slightly extravagant decor that also works pretty well. Service is attentive and pleasant. A nice place to go."
"Best value, gastronomic midweek lunch in town. Excellent cooking, well presented and enthusiastic service. Combination of French and Indian influences really works well."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £19.00 | £23.00 |  |
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| SundayLunch | £7.00 | £11.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £9.50 | £26.50 | £4.50 | £8.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
60 St George's Place, Cheltenham, GL50 3PN
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am‑6 pm |
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