Brasserie Centrale is a breath of French air in a thoroughly British hotel. Housed within the Marriott Northampton this restaurant is just ten minutes’ drive from Junction 15 of the M1, making it ideal for family get-togethers, a sophisticated lunch with friends or a dinner date for two.

A chic and cosmopolitan space, Brasserie Centrale offers both overnight guests and visitors a taste of relaxed Parisian dining without the hefty price tag. With a warm atmosphere and stylish yet practical layout, dining here is both comfortable and relaxing whilst being sophisticated enough to entertain business clients in or drop in for dinner. Chocolate leather banquettes, a modern bar, twinkly chandeliers and a split level dining area all add to the charm of this venue and with views across the hotel’s landscaped gardens, Brasserie Centrale provides everything you could ask for and more.

The menu offers diners a good selection of classic French dishes including confit duck served with a rich plum sauce, French beans and dauphinoise potatoes; seafood pasta in a Pernod, cream and dill sauce; and the steak Centrale, a 10oz rib-eye steak served with fries, garlic mushrooms, Provençal tomato and a maison butter. Local English lamb and Scottish salmon also make an appearance on the menu, keeping up with the French brasserie tradition of fine local ingredients cooked simply and well. Friendly and efficient staff are on hand to make sure that you have everything you need as well as offering recommendations both for the food and matching wines.

If you are looking for well-cooked French cuisine without the huge price tag or any pretence then look no further than Brasserie Centrale at the Northampton Marriott. It offers all of the comfort and amenities of a hotel whilst providing the top-class food you would expect to find in an independent restaurant.