5
Zino_ -
2 years ago
Panache is an upscale restaurant located at Leadway house, CBD which offers one of the finest dining experiences in Abuja.
So what do we think:
ENVIRONMENT
This place is really clean, upscale and sophisticated with cool grey tones, whites and wooden details. This place is great for formal dates, business meetings and work luncheons or dinners. The best table here offers views of Central area.
SERVICE
Service is impeccable and one of the best in Abuja. The waiter was professional, courteous and well versed in the restaurant's menu. He gave insight into each course and prepared the table for each course. The menu was very detailed and featured photos of some of the dishes. As a fine dining place, it truly delivered with the correct flatware, tableware and glassware. Each course took about 15 - 20 minutes to arrive.
FOOD
We ordered three courses and during our wait, we were served freshly baked bread and butter with the option of still or sparkling water. The waiter placed our napkins for us and served the water and drinks.
For starters, we had the Asian beef fillet, Prawn spring rolls and Seafood salad. Each starter was presented nicely especially the spring rolls. The beef fillet was quite sweet, the salad was fresh and rich, the spring rolls were tasty, crisp and paired nicely with the dipping sauces.
For mains, we had the Moroccan lamb shank with couscous, Curry lamb shank with mashed potates, Beef Tournado with fries and Sole fish with fried yam. This course had the option of adding black pepper which the waiter presented. The meats were served with steak knifes while the fish was served with a fish knife. The lamb shanks were really tender and came right off the bone. Between the two shanks, the Moroccan takes the crown. The steak was very flavorful and delcious. The fish had a mild and sweet flavour.
For dessert, we had trio of Creme Brulee, Berry u0026 mascarpone cheesecake and Lindt chocolate fondant. Each dessert was sweet, decadent and presented beautifully. Only complaint was that the berry coulis served with the cheesecake was overpowering.