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La Marine is the bistro in Kelly’s Hotel as opposed to the more formal Beaches restaurant. However, conventional wisdom says that this bistro is every bit as good. Well, we haven’t tried Beaches yet, but we can state that La Marine is a good, modern, eatery and well worth a visit.
The restaurant is quite large but the tables are small, although they are well spaced. But it is the food upon which we must concentrate in this establishment. The short menu has a thoroughly modern construction, but we were a little surprised at the paucity of seafood dishes in a place which is so close to the sea.
Notwithstanding that, a starter of stir-fried squid with linguini was accurately cooked (the linguini were al dente and the squid was not) with a nice uplifting, spicy and garlicky sauce, whilst a smoked salmon mousse was a little on the bland side. Duck confit was perfectly executed, and venison steak was, for the most part tender, but the accompanying bouquet of vegetables was a little cold. A bit of lack of co-ordination there. Desserts were rich and satisfying but the cheeseboard was underwhelming.
The restaurant is quite large but the tables are small, although they are well spaced. But it is the food upon which we must concentrate in this establishment. The short menu has a thoroughly modern construction, but we were a little surprised at the paucity of seafood dishes in a place which is so close to the sea.
Notwithstanding that, a starter of stir-fried squid with linguini was accurately cooked (the linguini were al dente and the squid was not) with a nice uplifting, spicy and garlicky sauce, whilst a smoked salmon mousse was a little on the bland side. Duck confit was perfectly executed, and venison steak was, for the most part tender, but the accompanying bouquet of vegetables was a little cold. A bit of lack of co-ordination there. Desserts were rich and satisfying but the cheeseboard was underwhelming.
...There is a short wine list of French and Italian wines, all imported directly from the producer, with the savings passed on to the consumer. You can also access the award-winning wine list of the Beaches restaurant, which does have a few wines from other countries, although this is not encouraged. Service of both food and wine is attentive.
Restaurant Ratings...
Food 38
Winelist 15
Service 8
Ambience 4
Value for Money 11
Total 76
La Marine, open 12:30p.m. to 2:30p.m., 6:30p.m. to 9:30p.m. Inside...
Kelly’s Resort and Hotel, Rosslare, Co. Wexford. (Follow the signs from the main Rosslare-Wexford road)
Phone: 053 32114 Fax: 053 32222
E-mail: kellyhot@iol.ie
Web site: www.kellys.ie
Open: Late February to end-November.
Rooms: 99 all en suite.
Prices: average – check their web site or telephone for various packages on offer; there are many.
Credit cards: all major cards.
Restaurant Ratings...
Food 38
Winelist 15
Service 8
Ambience 4
Value for Money 11
Total 76
La Marine, open 12:30p.m. to 2:30p.m., 6:30p.m. to 9:30p.m. Inside...
Kelly’s Resort and Hotel, Rosslare, Co. Wexford. (Follow the signs from the main Rosslare-Wexford road)
Phone: 053 32114 Fax: 053 32222
E-mail: kellyhot@iol.ie
Web site: www.kellys.ie
Open: Late February to end-November.
Rooms: 99 all en suite.
Prices: average – check their web site or telephone for various packages on offer; there are many.
Credit cards: all major cards.
