4 /5 Richard Wilson: First impressions of Burrs were that it was a little dated and rather formal. The à la carte menu was a tad pricey, but with a reasonable selection of dishes. The four of us each opted for the scallops as a starter, which were nicely seared and were complimented by asparagus and roasted proscuito ham.
Then came the mains, most of which were a real let down. I ordered the pan fried duck breast, which came out pink as requested, and was quite tender. However, the sauce was insipid, with only a hint of tart black cherries and very little, if any, brandy in the mix. It also would have benefitted from being reduced down more.
The others all had the red mullet for their mains. The fish was overcooked and really salty and didnt taste fresh at all. One of the razor clams wasnt open, while the others had not been purged properly and were very gritty. The one prawn on each plate was also overcooked, with a rather woolly texture, and had not been deveined.
The sweets were, however, a real delight. The pina colada panna cotta was one of the best wed ever tasted, and beautifully presented. We also really enjoyed the frozen berries and pistachio parfait. There was also a good selection of cheeses and the addition of a glass of port for an extra £5 was a nice touch.
The team of young ladies who served us were all very pleasant, polite and helpful and with the exception of the very underwhelming main courses, this was otherwise a nice dining experience.
