Truffle is an evening only restaurant, offering a 3 course menu for £23. We were a party of five, the very first customers through the door, and so had a great table by the window. It's light and bright inside, with a touch of Morocco in the decor. There's a touch of Morocco on the menu too, as well as offering classic dishes. I was pleased to see that vegetarians aren't an afterthought - there are 3 vegetarian starters and 2 vegetarian mains, so there is a little bit of choice, which isn't always the case in restaurants. Not that I'm veggie anymore, but one of our party was.
While we looked at the menu we enjoyed some olives and breads. We all went for quite different dishes, the starters all looked impressive and I had starter-envy looking around the table. I did very much enjoy my starter of grilled mushrooms with Welsh rarebit topping though - the mustard, leek and cheesy goodness was very moreish.
While we looked at the menu we enjoyed some olives and breads. We all went for quite different dishes, the starters all looked impressive and I had starter-envy looking around the table. I did very much enjoy my starter of grilled mushrooms with Welsh rarebit topping though - the mustard, leek and cheesy goodness was very moreish.

Above: Lamb kofta starter
Below: Arancini starter


Above: Mussels starter
Below: Rarebit topped mushroom starter

For my main I enjoyed lamb in a Moroccan spiced red wine sauce. Superb. And more than enough vegetables served for our table to finish. I tried my best and had second helpings.
I succumbed to dessert - a blissfully light lemon and ginger cheesecake - and despite saying no to truffles with my coffee, ended up eating one anyway. I'm glad I did, as they were divine.

Above: My cheesecake
Below: Cheese plate


Staff are friendly and attentive, and the restaurant has a busy but relaxed feel. Did I mention it's BYO (bring your own) alchohol? A definite plus point these days, when a bottle of wine with your meal can set you back the cost of the meal on top! They do serve a selection of soft drinks, so you won't go thirsty if you forget to bring a bottle of your favourite tipple. It's also worth mentioning that they're a cash only restaurant, but there's a cash point not too far away if you forget.
I wish them every success. As a restaurant that's close to a few friends in Swansea, I'm sure I'll be back. Next time I'll have to get someone else to be designated driver though and take full advantage of the BYO booze...
We attended as paying customers at Truffle, all opinions and words are my own!
That looks like really good food at an excellent price.
ReplyDelete(Talk about taking it up to the wire with the building works!)
Good to hear that there's some vegetarian options, I've been known to go out with friends and end up with a jacket potato - even in this day and age!
ReplyDeleteYour food photography is wonderful. xxx
You can't go to a place called Truffle and then not eat a truffle... I'm fairly sure that's breaking the law. Good thing you gave in xx
ReplyDeleteIt all looks equally yummy! Here in Belgium, we don't know the BYO concept, but it's such a good idea. xxx
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteI thought rarebit was somehow related to rabbit until I watched someone make it on the Great British Bake Off.
ReplyDeleteBut anyway, looks like a fabulous meal!