Knockranny House Hotel, Knockranny
Telephone +353 98 28600
La Fougére is the award winning restaurant at Knockranny House and has achieved two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence. At the Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards, La Fougére won the highly coveted national title of ‘Best Hotel Restaurant in Ireland 2010’, it was awarded ‘Best Restaurant in Connaught 2011 at the FOOD&WINE Awards, and was most recently recognised at the 2011 Hotel & Catering Review Awards where it scooped the national title of ’Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Ireland 2011’.
La Fougere Restaurant 2 at Knockranny House Hotel
At the helm of La Fougére is Head Chef Seamus Commons who is delivering the finest in gourmet gastronomy time and time again and was awarded ‘Best Chef in Connaught 2010’ he also maintained this same title at the 2011 FOOD & WINE Awards. Seamus has been personally commended for his outstanding talent, and has been described by John McKenna, author of the 2011 Bridgestone Irish Food Guide & the 100 Best Restaurants Guide as “one of the great chefs of his generation”. Appearing in this year’s Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2012 and both the Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay 2012 and the annual Bridgestone 100 Best Restaurants Guide 2012 with glowing tributes paid to the hotel and the wonderful chef, Seamus Commons, Knockranny House hotel is, as the Bridgestone Guide says, “firing on all cylinders”!
Wine Cellar in La Fougere Restaurant at Knockranny House Hotel
Cooking alongside Seamus is his Demi Chef de Partie– Kamil Dubanik who was awarded the prestigious accolade of ‘Euro-toques Young Chef of the Year 2012’ following Chef de Partie Mary Ryan’s win in 2011 of the same title.
Using the very best in local, seasonal produce Seamus and his team create truly inspired dishes with a range of menus available including an 8 course Tasting Menu. Menus change daily depending on in-season produce sourced as locally to Westport and the surrounding areas as possible.
For a true Fine Dining experience, La Fougére Restaurant at Knockranny House Hotel.
Advance reservations are advisable by calling 098 28600.
La Fougére Sample Table d’Hôte Menu
Braised Lamb Pithivier, Parsnip Puree, Lentil & Chorizo,
Confit Tomato, Thyme Jus
Kelly’s Black Pudding & Caramelised Apple Boudin,
Carrot Puree, Mustard Glazed Root Vegetables, Apple Paste
Pan Seared Brill, Broccoli Puree,
Tomato & Mussel Dressing
Corned Beef Salad, Pickled Cucumber,
Mustard Aioli, Crushed Potato & Spring Onion
Barbequed Salmon, Poached Hens Egg,
Mixed Leaves, Hollandaise
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21 Day Dry Aged Sirloin of Irish Beef, White Elf Mushroom, Brisket Croquette,
Potato Fondant, Mushroom & Tarragon Dressing
Pan Seared Fillet of Seabream, Pine Nut & Basil, Confit Tomato,
Lemon & Parsley Gnocchi, Crab Mayonnaise, Samphire
Roast Supreme of Chicken, Carrot & Thyme, Remoulade,
Green Apple, Black Pudding Cigar, Red Wine Jus
Seared Fillet of Monkfish, Spiced Cauliflower,
Squid Ink Aioli, Purple Cauliflower, Crispy Parma Ham
Rump of Mayo Mountain Lamb, Celeriac Purée, Lamb Sausage,
Tomato Jam, Summer Vegetables, Emulsion
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Rhubarb Mousse, Vanilla Custard, Sugar Tuille,
Poached Rhubarb, Vanilla Ice Cream
Deconstructed Apricot Cheesecake,
Yoghurt Sauce, Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream,
Orange Short Bread
Pistachio Gateaux, Caramel Sauce,
Rum & Raisin Ice Cream, Pistachio Cream
Glebe Brethan, Apple & Pear Chutney,
Fig & Almond Press, Red Wine Syrup,
Pickled Carrots, Brioche
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Freshly Brewed Tea & Coffee
Knockranny Tasting Menu also Available
