Duke (Richmond Upon Thames)

• On this occasion we headed for a Sunday lunch that we booked almost a week in advance when you eat at The Duke you may need to check bookings a week out as it is quite popular on Sundays
• The restaurant itself is a nice little gastro pub
• The interior is divided into a dining area and another more relaxed lounge area
• In the dining area it's light and airy with plenty of room for yummy mummy's and kids
• As it was a busy fathers day Sunday we were given a fixed menu with mostly Sunday roast offerings (not normally my blogging specialty but they were perfect for the occasion)
• Thankfully there were good choices on the starter &
• So to start we had Salmon with gin dressing and goats cheese
• Also to start was grilled asparagus and poached duck yolk
• One thing I really liked was that nothing was over salted
• The mains of chicken and pork were your run of the mill
• Typical Sunday roast meals but cooked well with plenty of gravy
• I loved the crackling on the pork that was completely crispy
• Both dishes were decent in size
• So we'll just say the rest of the food (starters and sweets) were probably on another level
• Its bathed and rested in a sweet buttery sauce and topped with salted caramel ice cream
• I dug into it and was enjoying mouthful after mouthful
• I'd opted to share my dessert with the chic geek
• I looked up and saw he was now death staring at me
• You can enjoy one of three main courses with a glass of wine or half a beer for just £
• The setting in summer is idyllic and the staff welcoming
• Inside the mix of lounging sofas and tables and chairs makes a relaxing atmosphere with the background music playing away it's very friendly
• Even though there are clearly way too many staff
• So the drinks and food were both ordered simultaneously at the bar and the staff were charming which is always pleasing
• Naturally it was very soft and juicy
• Having to squeeze up against the wall whilst the motorway of mummies with their buggies ploughed through into the bar

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