Téléphone: +441516522914
Adresse: 11 Rose Mount, Oxton, Birkenhead CH43 5SG, CH43 5TD, Prenton, United Kingdom
Ville: Prenton
Menu Plats: 12
Avis: 1651
Site Web: https://www.restaurantfraiche.com/
"I was distraught when, just before Christmas, I read that Fraiche had closed. It’s a restaurant we’ve been visiting for years. Never had a bad dish, let alone a bad meal. I emailed Marc Wilkinson to offer best wishes for the future and he replied saying he hoped to reopen in another location. So, it was with some surprise that I found he was actually staying in the original Oxton premises. It seems nothing has changed. It’s still a no choice tasting menu, cooked immaculately and served with relaxed style and professionalism. We gave a deep sigh of relief.While you’re having an aperitif, there’s snacks to be had. A raspberry and verbena shot was a sign that, whilst Marc may have had a few months break, he’s lost none of his touch. There’s sweetness from the raspberry perfectly matched by a citrus hit from the verbena. There’s also spiced nuts, a buttermilk and trout roe rice cracker, cheese marshmallow and, perhaps best of the lot, a smoked eel sandwich.Once at the table, we checked that, as before, there are only eight covers in the restaurant, with seven bums on seats. It’s probably as many as Marc can deal with on his own in the kitchen. For a first course there was diced watermelon. I can still remember our first meal at Fraiche, eleven years ago, when it was also watermelon to start. Then it was mixed with raw tuna so you couldn’t really tell which was which until it went into your mouth. Now, there’s cubes of salty feta and a whack from basil. Smoked salmon follows, in a light dashi broth, with a crunch from small dice of cucumber. Bread was served round about now – four different ones – the fennel one being a stunner, IMONext up, a set parsley cream was topped with thinly sliced raw ? scallop and a shaving of truffle. Then a more assertively flavoured “textures of artichoke” dish – sliced raw Jerusalem artichoke, an ice cream, a crisp and, probably, other preparations that I’ve forgotten. For contrast there sweetness from a passion fruit jelly and crunch from hazelnut. It all works really well. Sea trout had been lightly cooked – I think I recall Marc doesn’t use a sous vide machine so I guess this had just been poached. It comes with a squid ink cracker, salty samphire and a lovely passion fruit mayo. On every single previous visit to Fraiche, the fish has been over favourite course and, at this point, it was the front runner. The final savoury course was an intricate preparation of Cumbrian lamb. There’s a slice of perfectly pink loin ? and some long cooked breast. There’s also classic French lamb accompaniments – black olives in the form of a crisp, shallot, tomato and aubergine. Pre-dessert was a knockout combination of yuzu, orange and a little background hint of liquorice. Texture was more than a foam but less than a mousse. It’s really good. At the beginning of the meal, you’re asked whether you want to end it with “salt or sugar”. Salt gets you cheese. Sugar gets you a dessert which proved to be the best course of the evening – and it’s rare that we would say that. It’s another “textures” thing – this time of exceptionally flavoured Gariguette strawberries. They sit on a shortbread ? tart and there’s fresh berries, marinated ones, a gel and an ice cream as well as a coconut meringue crisp.Coffee was good although somehow during their closure the espresso machine went missing, so we had to settle for a cafetiere. Petit fours were excellent. It had been a lovely evening when we “oooh and ahh’d” over the food several times. And then it was off into the night having, in truth, paid a bill that was remarkably good value for this quality. Oh yes, and there’s a little pack of homemade hobnobs to take away just in case we get peckish on the hour’s drive home."
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Dessert
Mousse Au Chocolat
Une mousse au chocolat riche et onctueuse, parfaite pour les amateurs de desserts chocolatés.
Spécialités Japonaises
Apéritif
Ceviche
Ceviche : Poisson cru mariné dans du jus de citron vert, mélangé avec des oignons, de la coriandre et des piments pour une saveur fraîche.
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Ben & Jerry's
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Pamela
Fraiche is located in Oxton, a quaint little village in the middle of the industrial town of Birkenhead.
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Oh my god. I’ve been desperate to try here and I wasn’t disappointed. Small and lovely venue. Good to die for. You couldn’t ask for better!
Sophia
WOWWhat a restaurant!!__I'd heard amazing things about Marc Wilkinson and his incredible Michelin star cooking, but this was just outstanding.
Marianna
French cuisine in Birkenhead or Prentonhmmmmm something isn't quite right is there This type restaurant is the last thing I expected on one of my Voir le carte
garyparry59
Every dish a masterpiece of taste and visual beauty.We dined for 5 hour.Every minute was wort it. So proud to have a restaurant like this Locally.
636freyah
The fact they don’t cater for any allergies is just appalling in this day and age. Neglects a large proportion of people who’d love to try the food
alexbS4459DA
We have been lucky enough to visit Fraiche regularly since Marc opened in Oxton. His food continues to evolve and gets better every time. Ambience is warm and friendly with great attention to the tiniest details. Looking forward to our next visit. Voir le carte
lollymlg
Wonderful evening at Fraiche. Arrived at 7pm to a warm welcome which set the scene for an experience that was memorable for all the right reasons. The food was top notch; the decor was ecletic and the ambience was unexpectedly fun, with an attention to detail that was mind boggling. Loved it.
Nickynoodle1278
After waiting for about two years to get a table (including a previous booking that was sadly cancelled due to The pandemic restrictions we finally arrived for our evening at Fraiche. We were welcomed by Chrissy and seated in the lounge area and given the evening’s menu and some nibbles. Marc also greeted us to give us a welcoming warm drink. It transpired that there were only two couples in for the evening and we were shown through to our tables in a lovely glass dining area with a view into the kitchen. Over the next three hours Marc and Chrissy described each serving as we experienced tastes from around the world. It really was hard to choose a favourite, but possibly the tuna with the wa...
harters
I was distraught when, just before Christmas, I read that Fraiche had closed. It’s a restaurant we’ve been visiting for years. Never had a bad dish, let alone a bad meal. I emailed Marc Wilkinson to offer best wishes for the future and he replied saying he hoped to reopen in another location. So, it was with some surprise that I found he was actually staying in the original Oxton premises. It seems nothing has changed. It’s still a no choice tasting menu, cooked immaculately and served with relaxed style and professionalism. We gave a deep sigh of relief.While you’re having an aperitif, there’s snacks to be had. A raspberry and verbena shot was a sign that, whilst Marc may have had a few mon... Voir le carte
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Fish Régalez-vous avec nos plats de poisson exquis, conçus à partir de la prise du jour la plus fraîche. Des grillades favorites aux ragoûts savoureux, notre menu célèbre la richesse de l'océan avec des saveurs pour satisfaire tous les palais.
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French Cuisine française classique mettant en valeur une élégance intemporelle, notre menu propose des plats riches et savoureux élaborés avec des techniques traditionnelles et des ingrédients de saison, promettant une expérience culinaire inoubliable. Bon appétit ! Voir le carte
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Coffee Savourez notre sélection de cafés riches et aromatiques, habilement préparés pour éveiller vos sens. Du classique expresso aux lattes crémeux, découvrez le mélange parfait pour commencer votre journée sur une note savoureuse.
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Creative Découvrez nos plats innovants qui mêlent des saveurs et textures inattendues, élaborés par nos chefs pour surprendre et ravir vos papilles. Découvrez l'art de la créativité culinaire à chaque bouchée.
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