Cafe Parisien Belfast – PR Event
With stunning views of the City Hall, and its chic yet comfortable cosmopolitan ambience, Cafe Parisien is the perfect place for gathering with friends and family for a leisurely lunch or memorable evening meal.
We were invited to sample Parisien’s new French-inspired menu with a modern twist, and we were very impressed with the variety of starters, mains, desserts, and sides on offer. The dishes use classically traditional French cooking techniques, and each plate we chose transported us, culinarily speaking, to an authentic Brasserie in France
We began with a couple of delicious cocktails: a gin-based Clover Club, and a non-alcoholic Berry Blast.
To start, the Salt Cod Croquettes were served with a refreshing tomato & green bean salad and a fragrant saffron aioli, and the Celeriac & Truffle Risotto was perfectly al dente, creamy, and liberally sprinkled with Parmesan.
To follow, the Cod Fillet on a mussel & white bean cassoulet with confit fennel and samphire was beautifully moist and flaky, and the Roast Chicken Supreme served with Jerusalem artichokes, crushed potatoes, and a scattering of tangy pickled hazelnuts, was coated in a rich cep velouté.
And although we were utterly replete, what French meal would be complete without a Crème Brûlée, and Parisien’s traditional dessert is topped with a sharp raspberry sorbet perfectly complementing the creamy confection hidden beneath a crisp, sugary shell- sublime!
All finished off with an Espresso Martini, this was an excellent way to spend a leisurely lunchtime right in the heart of Belfast.
