L’Artisan, the only genuine French Restaurant in Cheltenham !!

Why not enjoying a Piece of France without going abroad?
Here is our news:

Dear customers, Chers Clients,
Unfortunately, as you are all aware, we must close the dine-in restaurant for a minimum of 4 weeks.
To keep our heads above water, we will be providing a TAKEAWAY SERVICE as we did during the first lockdown. For our most vulnerable customers in Cheltenham, Yves offers the possibility of a delivery service.
You will have the choice between our set menu, a la carte dishes, buckwheat pancakes etc…. .
Our takeaway service will be available Monday through Saturday, lunch, and dinner. We will keep you informed of the different dishes we offer through our newsletter and our website.
We are convinced that optimism gives the strength to endure these difficult times and because we are fighters, we know that we will emerge from this situation unscathed.

You will find a 2 COURSES SET MENU as well (Starter and Main course at the price of £14.95). This menu will change every week.
Week from Thursday the 19th of November to Wednesday the 25^th menu:
Gastronomic “Tour de France”: Specialities from Lyon, Capital of the Gastronomy…

Starters choice:
French Lentils Vinaigrette with Garlic Sausage, served cold
La salade de Lentilles au Saucisson à L’Ail
or
« Lyonnaise » Salad with Poached Egg, Lardons and Croutons
Salade Lyonnaise aux lardons, Croûtons et Œuf Poché

Main Courses:
Pork Loin Stew, creamy “Charcutiere” Sauce (mustard, white wine, and chopped cornichons)
Le Sauté d’Echine de Porc à la sauce Charcutière
or
Fish Gateau with Nantua Sauce (sort of cake fish and crustacean sauce)
La Mousseline de Poisson à la Sauce Nantua 

All own main courses are Garnished!

(NEXT WEEK !! : Week from Thursday the 26th of November to Wednesday the 2d of December menu: Gastronomic “Tour de France”: Specialities from PARIS, Capital of France…

Starters choice:
Parisian Gnocchi
(Made with poached choux pastry served in white sauce and gratiné with cheese)
Les Gnocchis à la Parisienne
or
“Notre-Dame” Salad with Brie Cheese, Raw Parisian Mushrooms, Ham, Soft boiled Egg
La Salade « Notre-Dame » au Brie, Champignons, Jambon et Œuf Mollet

Main Courses :
Pan-fried Fish Fricassee, “Bercy” Sauce
(reduction of white wine, chopped shallots and fish velouté)
La Fricassée de Poissons, Sauce Bercy
or
French Cottage Pie with Minced Beef and Herbs
Le Hachis Parmentier de Bœuf Cuisiné aux Petits Légumes

All own main courses are Garnished!) !!

A la Carte:
Starters:
–      White Baits and Tartare Sauce £5.95
(Petite Friture de Poissons, Sauce Tartare Maison)
 
–   Smoked Salmon and Prawns Salad £8.95
(La Salade au Saumon Fumé et Crevettes )

–   Sweet Potato Roulade with Butternut Squash, Reblochon Cheese, Pecan Nuts, Smoked Aubergine and Basil(v) £ 6.95
(La Roulade de Patate Douce, Butternut, Reblochon, Noix de Pécan, Aubergines Fumées et Basilic)

– 9 Snails with Garlic and Parsley Butter  £9.95 
(Les 9 Escargots au Beurre d’Ail et Persil )

Main Courses:
NEW ! Chicken Supreme « Vallée d’Auge » stuffed with Mushrooms and apples, Cider Creamy Sauce, Mash and Vegetables £11.95
(Suprême de Poulet façon Vallée d’Auge)

–  Pan Fried Seabream with Seaweed “Beurre Blanc” and Samphire £ 18.95
(Filet de Dorade Poêlé, Beurre Blanc aux Algues et Salicornes)

– Steamed Cod and Pan-Fried Spices dressed Red Mullet Filet, Vierge Sauce: Tomatoes, Cucumber, Coriander & Citrus zests £ 18.95
(Le Duo de Cabillaud Vapeur et Rouget Poêlé aux Epices, Sauce Vierge au Concombre, Coriandre)

–   Genuine Beef “Bourguignon” cooked in Burgundy Red Wine, Mash and Vegetables  £ 15.95
(Boeuf Bourguignon au Vin de Bourgogne)

–   French Farm Confit Rabbit Leg, Whole Grain Mustard Cream      £16.95
La Cuisse de Lapin Confite, Sauce Crème de Moutarde à l’Ancienne

–   Lamb “Navarin” Casserole: Navarin is a slow-cooked French lamb ragout that’s made by simmering lamb in a rich wine sauce until it’s pull-apart tender.  £15.95
(Le Navarin d’Agneau aux petits Légumes) 

–   Wild Mushrooms and Asparagus Risotto (v) £13.95
Add Queen Scallops for £5.95 !!
(Le Risotto aux Champignons Sauvages et Asperges)

All own main courses are Garnished!

Also, our selection of Brittany Savoury buckwheat pancakes, one of the favourite dishes in France: 
Come and enjoy our original French Galettes made with 75% of buckwheat flour!
We pride ourselves in using the best ingredients available on the market to offer you the real traditional salted butter galettes you would find in Brittany.
Our galettes are at £7.95 for 3 Toppings, your choice.
Add any topping: Cheese, Ham, Mushrooms, Egg, Bacon, Onions, Spicy minced meat for £1.20

And for dessert at £4.95:
NEW ! Fresh Fruit Salad of the day with Fresh Mint
Or
Horsechoux®
Since we found the name Horsechoux®, to create a dessert that could represent the town of Cheltenham, with the right chocolate thickness for a perfect crunch and the right smoothness of the cream, it took us almost 2 years.
We are pleased to offer it to you as part of our takeaway service. The shape of the dessert is a nod to the racing heritage of this classic and classy Regency town.
This dessert not only looks amazing, but it is absolutely delicious! A combination of choux pastry, cream with various flavours, crunchy “feuilletine” with a chocolate topping. We are truly excited to bring this dessert to you at L’Artisan!
For a start we will have an interesting range of flavours…
–The Racecourse– hazelnut and almond praline, perfect for nut lovers along with…
-The Pitville Park – pistachio
–The Pump Room– zingy lemon and
–The Queens– raspberry, summer on a plate!
All of the above can have either a milk or dark chocolate horseshoe on the top – for you to choose!
Unique, classic fresh Artisan patisserie created just for you to celebrate the best of Cheltenham at the takeaway price of £4.95.
Send us an email through the website and we will be delighted to answer back.
Of course, we will take all the measures to protect our customers and ourselves, keeping all the premises as disinfected and clean as possible.

The Takeaway service collection will start on:
Monday to Saturday:
Lunch from 12pm to 1.30pm (order the day before)
Dinner from 5.30pm to 8pm (order before 1pm)
Sunday closed

To pass the orders or if you need more information? Send us an email through the website www.lartisan-restaurant.com or call us at the restaurant, on 01242571257!
The payment will be done on site or by Bank transfer.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need more information. I will be very happy to answer your questions.
Thank you for your support !
Best regards,
Elisabeth and Yves

L’Artisan, the only Genuine French Restaurant in Cheltenham !!

* A big Thank you to Lucy Bella Earl/English with Lucy who has mentioned us in her well-known YouTube Videos (at 14mn 30 sec up to 16mn 35 sec): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSVTKustxH0&t=863s

* Feel safe at L’Artisan!: we have put everything in place for you to feel safe. Hand sanitiser is on each table, we wear visor, anti-bacterial wipes are available on door… We want to keep you as safe as possible!

You would like to know more? We can send you our Newsletter. Give us your email address and me will keep you updated!
See you soon and keep safe, A bientôt,
Elisabeth and Yves

* NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the 2020 Awards. 
If you think we deserve to compete in one or more categories, please nominate us! Thanks !
https://foodawards.cotswoldlife.co.uk/enter
https://www.soglos.com/awards

* In September, we have been recommended by the SUNDAY TIMES !!. “The Cultural Centre of The Cotswolds is a frontrunner for families and downsizers alike, says Tim Palmer”… There’s also an excellent roster of places to eat, notably L’Artisan, Lumiere, the venerable Champignon Sauvage (undaunted by its relegation from two stars to one in the 2019 Michelin guide) and Prithvi, a high-class curry house)”. Read the full article (for subscribers): https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/what-its-like-to-live-in-cheltenham-09c7rx0m7

* We have been mentioned in The 12 Gloucestershire restaurants, takeaways, chippys and pubs to win a Good Food Awards 2020 !https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/good-food-awards-gloucestershire-2020-3503360?fbclid=IwAR3ByEb1nM3GfkidUXbC-6N6_TiZ8nPmd0LzSufPrUHhCeU2Iz8wDHN1cI4

* New !! Follows us now on Twitter (@LartisanChelt), Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/LartisanChelt/) and Instagram!

and more to come…

L’Artisan acts sensibly:
We recycle the glass
We recycle the cardboards
We use only cardboard straws

L’Artisan, the only Genuine French Restaurant in Cheltenham !!

*Would you like to be aware of the French Events we organise during the year? Leave us your email address and we will send you our newsletter!

 *Exhibition in our upstairs room: Nick Pike, Paintings of the Cotswolds, Parisian, Nature, Portraits and Commissioned Original Art. Website: http://www.nickpikeart.co.uk/

* Premier Inn has chosen L’Artisan Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in Cheltenham. They have recommended travellers pay us a visit in their Cheltenham places to eat guide: https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/things-to-do/cheltenham/restaurants.html

As its name suggests, L’Artisan is not part of a chain but is a traditional, genuine and unique restaurant where food is lovingly prepared on site, using the best local and French ingredients.

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