Monday, 14 October 2013

Review of Gallery FortyOne Restaurant in Leeds

Gallery FortyOne Restaurant in Leeds

Although Gallery FortyOne Restaurant in Leeds has only been open since 2011, it has already made a huge impact on the Leeds culinary scene. Popular with residents and visitors to the city alike, this family- run restaurant is a haven of Mediterranean hospitality and great food. Simple and elegant with cultural touches throughout, this dining establishment is the perfect place for a family celebration, romantic meal or get-together with friends. The thoughtfully planned menu offers a great selection of dishes that will tempt and tantalize even the pickiest of taste buds!

To begin your meal Gallery FortyOne has a wide range of starters including bruschetta, duck liver pate, calamari, deep fried Brie and the always delicious gamberoni all’Aglio, sautéed king prawns in garlic and chillies with white wine and butter. There are plenty of options for vegetarians such as the vegetable antipasto, which is perfect for sharing. Chargrilled aubergine, courgettes, mixed peppers, olives, roasted cherry tomatoes, baby mozzarella and warm dough sticks, this platter brings all the beautiful flavours of the Mediterranean onto one dish. Of course as you would expect from a Mediterranean restaurants in Leeds there is a good choice of pasta, pizza and risotto dishes. Traditional favourites such as lasagna al forno, spaghetti carbonara and penne arrabiata will please pasta lovers, while risotto dishes include the decadent risotto di mare, lush mixed fruit of the sea sautéed in garlic, chillies and enhanced with saffron and caviar.

Freshly made pizzas always go down a treat. Why not tuck into a rich, delicious quattro stagione featuring fine ham, mushrooms, artichokes, tomato, mozzarella, capers and black olives? Of course the classic fiorentina with baby spinach, tomato, poached egg and Parmesan is a firm favourite with many. Main meals from the grill come highly recommended and include an 8oz prime fillet cooked to your preference and served with a Café de Paris composed butter, grilled mushrooms and roasted cherry tomatoes. Seafood enthusiasts can enjoy the light, fresh grilled salmon served with grilled asparagus and garnished with a spring salad. The pollo duchese is hearty and comforting, featuring pan fried roasted chicken breast on creamy sauce with a hint of garlic and garnished with Dolcelatte cheese and grilled asparagus. Many restaurants in Leeds offer set early bird menu deals and Gallery FortyOne is no exception with a choice of wither 2 or 3 courses. Finish your meal with a decadent dessert of tiramisu, cheesecake or the toffee dime crunch pie. Diners feeling full needn’t miss out on a treat there is the option of a ‘mini pudding’ such as a mini chocolate fudge cake or café mascarpone that come with a choice of coffee. With so many wonderful dishes to choose from and a warm welcoming atmosphere, Gallery FortyOne is a taste of the Mediterranean in Leeds! 

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