In the heart of DIFC, in Downtown Dubai
lies the fabulous La Petite Maison. Straight from Nice, this French bistro
haute doesn’t follow suite when it comes to Dubai’s mantra ‘bigger is better’.
Instead, expect to find a tightly packed space, full of atmosphere with an
electric and sophisticated vibe to boot. The restaurant colour palate is very
simple, whites and beiges run around the room with large white shutters on the
windows and a leafy court yard outside which adds to the laidback atmosphere.
Bundles of vegetables can be found around the restaurant, either on the
tables or on the counters adding colour to the demur surroundings.
The menu is simple but exquisite and you
can see the French/Mediterranean heritage behind it. They have done a great job
at focusing on doing what they do in the best possible way and haven’t messed
around with lots of different elements when it comes to their dishes – they
just concentrate on using the very best materials utilized in the best possible
way to create exceptional plates of food.
The concept is to share and all the
plates are presented with this in mind. I would recommend being slightly adventurous
when it comes to ordering – choose dishes you might not normally go for and
expect to be surprised. The dishes arrive when ready which staggers you evening
and ensures you enjoy the food in front of you. Even though I have had the
pleasure of trying quite a few things on the menu my absolute faves would be
the following… The burrata is a must have! Flown straight from Italy its
exceptionally creamy and rich – barely solid it goes perfectly with the faintly
sweet tomatoes and herbs which accompany it. Not being a lamb fan myself, the
Grilled Lamb Cutlets with Smoked Aubergine are out of this world. The lamb,
cooked to perfection, juicy and pink marinated in a way which compliments it
flawlessly with the smoked, incredibly tasty aubergine paste on the side –
probably the best dish I have had since living in Dubai. Moving on to pudding..
from what I have heard they are all delightful, however the one that beat the
rest around our table (admittedly we ordered quite a few deserts all to share)
was the warm chocolate mousse with malt ice cream – only one word can describe
this.. divine! Melt in your mouth heaven, this isn’t your typical chocolate
mousse but more of a fondant with a deliciously soft interior and hard(ish)
exterior. The malt ice cream blends into the pudding perfectly making this the icing on the cake at the end to your meal. Trust me, there is always room to fit in this desert!
To add to this already excellent
restaurant, the staff are fantastic. Always ready to help with your every need
however not ‘in your face’ as some waiters can be. They also know what they are
talking about so it doesn’t take 20 minutes to get an answer to a question
(which it so often does in Dubai).
It is clear to see that attention to
detail touches everything they do from the atmosphere they create to the food
they serve and I would highly recommend this as a MUST when it comes to dining
in Dubai.
Book in advance to avoid disappointment!
http://www.lpmdubai.ae
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