Tonight's meal at Source restaurant was a bit of a revelation. Previous Marriott offerings under the Mediterranea brand were frequently pretentious, poorly executed and overpriced. Someone seems to have turned that around.
We were not initially convinced by the £20 table d'hote price for three courses especially as my stomach was still considering lunch and did not really need a dessert.
My pancetta and melon approached minimal quantities but turned out to be well judged in the context of the meal. My partner was not convinced that creme fraiche added much to his green pea and red pepper soup.
My pork medaillons were just about perfect and the jus a sensation of flavour. The pave of duck opposite me was indistinct from some other meats and the garlic mash predictably lacked garlic in much quantity. Nevertheless we were satisfied.
My partner thought his cheese plate probably was a bit overloaded whilst my William Pear was perfectly pleasant. Taking quantity and quality together this was at last good value in a Marriott.
4/5 for putting the past where it belongs
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