Sutton in Surrey is a funny town. A huge pedrestranised shopping area turns into a bit of a dead zone at night time. The main collection of restaurants is at the southern end of town nearer the station I was looking for somewhere to meet a friend in Sutton and Opentable threw up Brasserie Vacherin. To be honest, Sutton can seem a little shady at night and stepping into the restaurant was like stepping into the Tardis - completely different atmospheres inside and outside and the restaurant does open out into a large dining area in the back They have tried to create the ambiance of France in the restaurant and you can almost believe you're there til the non French accented staff arrive. Service did however carry that ever so French 'I'm doing you a favour' quality to it. My friend and I decided to share a baked Vacherin cheese starter in honour of the restaurant's name and you can't really go far wrong with hot stringy cheese. The portion wasn't the biggest though to be fair, it was being sold as a starter for one For main, my friend and I both opted for slow cooked lamb shank served with spring onion mashed potato. The lamb had been cooked to falling off the bone consistency as I had hoped for. The French take on champ had well made mash but the occasional piece of harsh raw spring onion Dessert was a well made classical creme brulee Overall, a slightly upmarket spot for Sutton though it's not good enough to make me return to Sutton just to eat here read more

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A wonderful time was had by all 6 of us especially when the AC started leaking on my wife. Other than that the food was excellent. I had scallops with black sausage (blood sausage which I love) & a separate order of steamed scallops which was yummy with a superb broth. I also had a red wine & a white wine (vimentino). I know it was out of order but that's the way it was. Service was attentive if a little slow. The venue was nice & homey. Nothing fancy. I recommend this restaurant for a casual dinner in Croyden, UK . read more

It is a rare occasion when I have to clutch at straws for somewhere 'nice' to take anyone, but this was for my folks, for a special occasion. I of course can consult many a gourmands knowledge for recomendations within zones 1-2, but my dearly retired parents, whose out of town locale means that the nearest zone I'd get to fine dining would probably have meant following the hot tail of a catering truck on route to Gatwick International T1. I despaired in my plight, only finding 4-5 star reviews for places like Cosmos and TGI Fridays, I'm incredibly dubious about reviews of this ilk. It meant I had to use my nous to find something in the nebula like nothingness, in the gastronomic jejune of London's southern part of zone 6 that could offer something salubrious, bearing in mind, my old darlings needing dodder-friendly nearby parking. A doddle it was not. Bless them, I had filled their hearts with high expectations. I like to think I research to the T -Bone. I trusted my fellow reviewing community, not all Yelpers sadly and I got burned. With mother dearest wearing her favourite neckerchief in a plume of her statement 'going out' perfume and the pops, in a cravat saying something about craving Shnails we set off for summing 'nice', poor dears were probably expecting Sutton's answer to The Savoy. With smattering of Yelper's suggesting this place was 'Nice', I bit the al dente bullet and as the website suggested, booked in advance. So the oldies being old school, have preconceptions that if it's French it's fancy. During my recent trip to Paris, I found quite of the opposite of French food. But if it was French they wanted to be festive, then French they would have. To start with the welcome was less than warm, it was a quiet mid-week late lunch and on our arrival we were seated by a rather disinterested waitress. Cutlery was crustier than old crustaceans (which they didn't have, which were on the menu and our reason du jour for our visit), faux french decor and a stale ambience of a lonely diner where couples go to admit they're having an affair and throw divorce proceedings as well as cheap white wine over the table or it seemed like a place where old ladies who own lots of cats watch the 157 bus go by 14 times sat at the window, making a solo dinner outing and latte last hours. Then leave and not tip. The worst part was that poor pops ended up wearing his snails as the rather distant waitress cack-handedly, considering the spacious setting, served them over his shoulder and slipped the slimy garlic butter down his lapels. He wanted to eat them not pet them. Going home with odoriferous dad, seeped in garlic snail juice, mother dear admitted she was less than enamoured with the poor Poulet dish too. I wrote to Brasserie Vacherin about our experience and never got so much as thank you for my visit; my feedback futile. At the time I politely uttered it was just an accident (which could have been avoided). I'd have at least expected them to offer some empty promise of training their staff to a higher standard as well as an offer to reimburse for dry-cleaning dads cashmere dinner jacket. FYI- I paid the service charge as requested, the full 12.5 % added to our bill and dad even probably tipped the waitress extra. I did not complain at the time, instead inside I secretly seethed at my failure to find nouveau cuisine nirvana as I smiled through pursed lips whilst my blood boiled like the boeuf bourguignon I was dissuaded to have. I wished we have gone to that Cosmos now, we'd have all worn body armour which would have at least protected our clothes and they don't have serve staff to disappoint, just people who clear the plates behind riot police and hydro guns to keep the savages back. read more

We had a very nice experience at Brasserie Vacherin. Sutton is a very quiet little town with mostly pizza places and fast food restaurants. This is a very decent French restaurant and would be a big hit in most cities in the U.S. because we don't have a lot of those except in big cosmopolitan centers. Our serveuse was French and very sweet and attentive to our needs. We had the cheese soufflé as an appetizer and everyone loved it. It was well presented on a wooded board with some endives, hazelnuts and olive oil on the side. Main dish: two of us ordered the cassoulet (made with pork, duck, sausage and traditional beans). We didn't find the duck, maybe it floated away... The taste was very good however and the portion generous. Do order extra bread if you like the sauce. The other person in our party ordered the boeuf bourguignon and was very satisfied as well. In summary, nice French brasserie-style restaurant with wide selection on the menu and great service on a quiet week night. read more

We have been here several times since this marvellous local asset opened up, and have never been disappointed. Everything is parfait! Food is exquisite, service is low- key, but with warm and friendly undertones, and the décor straight out of a corner somewhere in Paris!! Best restaurant in Sutton, despite some stiff competition. In our experience it is worth every penny. read more

Brasserie Vacherin - French Near Me - Sutton, XGL

We visited Brasserie Vacherin for a late lunch on a Saturday. As it was before 3 pm we were able to eat from the prix fixe menu which is a very reasonable £14 for two courses and £16.95 for three. The brasserie has a very French feel and the food was very good.Anchovy butter and bread were available as we perused the menu. The terrine starter was very smooth and the house-smoked fish excellent; an onion soup also went down well. The mains were beef stroganoff; an excellent celeriac mash with pork and salmon fish cakes with a beautifully dressed salad. A petit pot au chocolat finished our meals. The a la carte menu also offered an Aberdeen Angus burger that satisfied the teenager in the party. The wine was excellent and affordable. The decor is trying to capture a French bistro feel and it largely succeeds. It was very quiet- only three other tables; indicative of the time we ate. I would definitely recommend and revisit. read more

Good place, nice food.

Got here at about 2100 on a Friday. Quick pleasant service to start. I ordered the muscles for a starter. My better half ordered the onion soup. Both where excellent, in presentation and taste. Bread and butter was given as a pre cursive - not sure on that butter wise - it was a bit fishy. However the bread was good and fresh. My partner and I ordered steaks. I had the fillet as per my normal, cooked medium and she had the sirloin cooked medium rare. Mine was ok but dry in places and tender in others. The better half thought hers was very good but a little sinewy in places. Bit of a wait on the drinks - second round. Overall quite good. Worth a look if you fancy shell food and or a decent steak. Cost was a bit on the expensive side considering outside London - and tip included so make sure service is spot on! Ours was! I gave it a 3 but probably a 3.5. read more