Michelle's La Bastille Restaurant Francais

Both have the same kind of menu but different atmospheres –the one in Harborne is tiny, best suited to quiet and intimate dates, while the Corporation Street branch is more boisterous and lively. These are rustic, rickety wooden–floored places with your red checked tablecloths and authentic French cuisine. Food here is smashing, with an excellent ala carte menu, carefully and thoughtfully presented. I was especially impressed by the best moules mariniere I've had in this country. The wine list is, however, best consulted only after a call to the bank manager, presenting a not wildly interesting array of the usual old favourites at rather steep prices. Overall, nothing too fancy about the atmosphere, but plentiful and tasty food. Recommended.

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