16 Rodney Street, Liverpool

Tel: (0151) 708-8698

The area around Rodney Street has always been well known for its local community of solicitors, lecturers and doctors and has often been described as the Harley Street of the North. In amongst this ocean of professionals the ILP Review Team have discovered a little gem of a restaurant, Cafe Renouf.

Owned by cousins Martin and Petra, Cafe Renouf opened in 1997 and is named after their own Grandfather who hails from Jersey, hence the French influences upon style and cuisine.

The elegant design of the exterior gives little hint of the delights that await you upon entering the main dining area. Once inside, what immediately impresses is the warm and homely feel that engulfs you. The French art nouveau paintings and photographs, soft music playing in the background and all the while gentle vapours of home cooking dancing up from the basement kitchen all conspire to caress your senses.

The food itself is prepared fresh on the premises and the cafe's market-to-table policy ensures only the best ingredients are used on a daily basis. One outstanding feature at Cafe Renouf is their willingness to explore and develop new creations constantly, resulting in a multitude of exquisite dishes that constantly challenge and tempt your taste-buds. There is a regular offering of an a' la carte menu that blends classic and new ideas together and contains several highlights, chicken breast stuffed with goats cheese and olives in a roasted pepper and tomato sauce is a firm favourite with regulars.

To take advantage of seasonal produce each month a monthly menu appears that takes its influence from a wider range of cooking styles, French, English and Mediterranean and fuses them together with great imagination. There is also a separate lunchtime menu and specials board (daily change) that offer lighter meals and snacks at fantastic value for money. Vegetarians are well catered for at Cafe Renouf and have options on all the listed menu's.

The wine list is largely new world but very well selected and priced to please, why not try a glass with one of the many cheeses on offer from the cheese board.

Each month Cafe Renouf plays host to a special themed evening with a party atmosphere.   Over recent months a whole spectrum of these popular nights have taken place such as the fantastic Spanish night presented a' la carte style and where diners are entertained with Flamenco dancers and traditional Spanish music.

Cafe Renouf is perfectly located for pre-theatre diners and early diners can take advantage of early evening special set menu's, an ideal way to begin any night out.

So if you are looking to enjoy some of the best food in Liverpool in an atmosphere so relaxed and friendly you'll wonder where the nights gone book a table at Cafe Renouf, you won't be disappointed, highly recommended.

Bon appetit!

Cafe Renouf can be booked for private parties, corporate events and special occasions. Also available for outside catering including staff.

To find out more information regarding the monthly theme nights contact Martin or Petra directly at the cafe.

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