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Food<br />
FOOD WITH<br />
A VIEW<br />
While London has the Thames, Bristol has its architecture, and<br />
Manchester has fantastic shopping, the island of Guernsey has its own<br />
special attraction….the crystal clear sea lapping at its shores.<br />
Whether you’re visiting Guernsey<br />
or are lucky enough to call the<br />
island home, looking at the sea<br />
never gets dull. The owners<br />
of La Reunion restaurant on<br />
Guernsey’s beautiful west coast<br />
have taken that fact and developed<br />
their stunning restaurant<br />
around what are probably<br />
the island’s best sea views.<br />
Raised above Cobo Bay, the<br />
restaurant provides diners with<br />
an elevated and uninterrupted<br />
view of Guernsey’s west coast<br />
with its white sandy beaches and<br />
brilliant blue sea. It just so happens<br />
that this stretch of coastline is<br />
renowned for producing jawdropping<br />
sunsets as well, so an<br />
evening spent at La Reunion<br />
watching the sun setting is an<br />
opportunity not to be missed.<br />
While the views out of the<br />
windows never disappoint, what’s<br />
on offer inside is also pretty<br />
remarkable. The décor is on<br />
the stylish side of quirky. Citrus<br />
yellow and grey are the overriding<br />
colours with the occasional<br />
splash of turquoise. Subtle halo<br />
lighting above the tables tones<br />
down the bright colours in the<br />
evening for a more sophisticated<br />
ambience. Mosaic-style tiling<br />
in one section of the restaurant<br />
contrasts perfectly with the dark<br />
wood flooring and carpet of the<br />
main seating area. The marble<br />
bar is lit by mixed industrial-style<br />
filament lighting hanging from<br />
above, making the bar worth a<br />
visit even if you aren’t drinking!<br />
That said, to visit La Reunion<br />
and not sample at least one of<br />
their huge range of drinks would<br />
be a crime. A mere glance at this<br />
magnificent bar lets you know<br />
their beverages mean business.<br />
The bar has prime position,<br />
and demands your attention as<br />
you enter the restaurant. It is a<br />
beautifully open area with plush<br />
leather stools and armchairs<br />
and has a stunning terrace<br />
overlooking the sea. Perfect<br />
for a pre or post-meal drink.<br />
So the views are world class,<br />
the décor is divine, and the drinks<br />
options are extensive, but this<br />
is a restaurant after all, so how<br />
is the food? It’s probably best<br />
described as classic British<br />
food with an elegant twist.<br />
62 <strong>En</strong> <strong>Voyage</strong> | Aurigny’s Magazine
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