Harden's survey result
Summary
“Consistently exceptional French bistro cuisine” – “in the middle of the New Forest!” – ensures that this unlikely but long-serving Gallic outpost in the most English of environments remains an “all-time favourite” for many. It’s “an absolute delight”, with a “fabulous wine list, attentive service and the best setting overlooking a village cricket pitch with wild ponies and donkeys wandering past”. “We’re always warmly welcomed with a glass of Champagne by the characterful maître d’/owner”, Claude Laage.
Summary
“Fab French food in the middle of nowhere” – on the edge of the New Forest – has won a devoted fan club for Claude Laage’s establishment, now 30 years old and an “all-time favourite restaurant” to many for its “wonderful Gallic experience” and “superb wine list”. You can also eat inexpensively here, from its ‘Le Frog bistro’ menu – same space and servers but much less fancy Gallic fare.
Summary
“A great place at top of its game” – “this very French establishment” on the edge of the New Forest “works hard under patron Claude Laage and has a loyal following”. There’s now “an extremely good-value set menu with a wide range of choices” branded as ‘Le Frog Bistro’ – which operates “rather confusingly in the same space”; “the food is all good”.
Summary
Albeit “a little cramped inside”, Claude Laage's relaxed-yet-elegant outfit wins nothing but praise for its “real Gallic charm” and “great value” menus; “wonderful wine selection too”.
For 33 years we've been curating reviews of the UK's most notable restaurant. In a typical year, diners submit over 50,000 reviews to create the most authoritative restaurant guide in the UK. Each year, the guide is re-written from scratch based on this survey (although for the 2021 edition, reviews are little changed from 2020 as no survey could run for that year).
Have you eaten at Les Mirabelles?
Forest Edge Rd, Nomansland, SP5 2BN
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always | £26.50 | £31.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £18.60 | £30.70 | £6.30 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £23.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
| Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 10.00% |
Forest Edge Rd, Nomansland, SP5 2BN
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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