L’Etoile

07:20 pm by admin.

L’Etoile is a little gem of a place on the Ormeau Road. Not having been to Paris we can’t confirm this, but we are reliably informed that it is very reminiscent of the cafes and bistros off the main drag in the Montmartre area of that city.
The pleasant experience starts even before you go there because it is a BYOB restaurant, (Bring Your Own Bottle), so you have all the wine from your favourite offy to choose from.

At this point we would like to advise you to pre book a table as it is usually busy and you don’t want to be disappointed by not getting a table at the time you want.

The decor is very cosy and you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in. There is a definite French feel to the place with the green and gold decor and some very interesting pictures and ob je da ( I think that’s how it’s spelt ) around the walls.

The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the waiting staff are very friendly and helpful.
They give you a minute or two to settle at your table before coming over to take you order from a menu that, while not extensive has something that should please most people. As you sit and wait for your starter, the waitress/waiter will bring your opened wine bottle so that you can have a little drink while you talk.
The staff are attentive but not intrusive. There is an upper part the the restaurant  which is just as cosy as downstairs. The main advantage to this is it’s nearer to the loo LOL.

While you enjoy your meal you can hear an eclectic mix of  classic french music fused with french jazz, strange but intriguing.
It’s not all romantic couples who frequent the place, you will also get tables with parties as well, so the background noise is of people enjoying good conversation and craic.
Because of this the secret romantic couples can talk and look into each others eyes and become invisible to everyone except them selves.

One other thing we liked about the place is that if you book for about nine o’clock when it come to dessert you can always say that you would like a little break before serving to allow your main course to settle first.

All in all eating at L’Etoile is a really nice experience.

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