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La Trompette is a winner. The exterior & interior design and dining room visuals are very…read moreattractive, & immediately give you a sense upon arrival that you are in for some great eating. That sense is not wrong: you are. The menus (one a tasting menu, the other a la carte), are very inventive and rapidly cause glands to salivate. Clever mix of ingredients & cooking forms, and plenty of delicious options to choose from. The wine menu was robust, well-balanced for palates & dishes ordered, and had a comprehensive list of reasonably priced bottles. (We had the Gigondas: absolutely lovely) The dishes were amazing! Linguine w/ black truffles (divine), seared sea bass (more divine), braised short ribs (diviner (?) ), etc.. The cheese cart was sublime, with an excellent selection. The banana souffle tasted as magnificent as it looked. The service at La Trompette is exemplary. We were waited on impeccably, and just enough. If i had to suggest any improvements, it would be 1) serve crustier bread, and more than one option ( the bread served was fine, but the center was spongy), and 2) the toasts for the cheese crumbled into small pieces instantly (fortunately, I like getting my hands dirty with cheese..) I highly recommend La Trompette. Go. Often.

Listen, I'm not so sure authenticity is something to hang your hat on if you're channeling a French…read moreBistro. Having trecked to deepest SW France every month for the past few years to visit mum I've seen the state of French rural cooking and it's not bon. So I was hoping a less intrepid short trek down the Shepherd's Bush Rd might yield something with a little more je ne sais quoi. The restaurant itself is most inviting. Obligatory 20's ad posters adorn the walls. Wooden tables with cloths, all that jazz. And I want the mustard tiles that adorn the loo. All very lived in and homely. And welcoming too. Our waitress bought the specials board with her and gave it some Anthea Redfern, our choices made all the harder for her doing so. Is there a man who doesn't tip up at a French bistro, scour the menu, deliberate, pontificate, cogitate and then order the steak and chips? If there is I'll show you someone going through transition. It's just what men do. And so did I. The steak on offer was onglet. Only the French can make a cheap choice sound exotic. Note. It's not cheap. £30. The missus went for a chicken and tarragon pie which sounded more French than that but basically it described a chicken and tarragon pie. We ordered a starter to share, anchoiade tartinette. Gentlemen's Relish on toast, not the strictest of Google Translates but serves my purpose here. What came looked a little uninspiring. I know bistro is homely and simple but this slice of toast with a mercifully thin spread of the salty stuff and topped with walnut and boiled egg needed a bit of sprucing up somehow. The plate looked bare but we both agreed any joy here was actually in the eating which frankly is the most important thing. We quaffed without quibble and enjoyed what we ate. Punchy, interestingly textured, it got the taste buds going for the mains. The steak was good. Quickly fried with lots of seasoning. Simple stuff for this simple man, The chips were excellent. Thin, brittle and immersed in good hot fat for a suitable period of time. I'm a lover of the big fat English chip but when a French fry is done this well it makes me wonder if Brexit may have been a mistake. The chicken and tarragon pie was a mess. This is the provincial French fare I remember so, um, fondly from my trips to see mum. Her eventual demise had one welcome upside inasmuch as I never have to face another boil in the bag confit duck horror show as long as I live. It really is a poor show food-wise out there right now unless you live in a city and even then it's slim pickings. This dish didn't disappoint in terms of authenticity. Leather-like pastry eventually giving way to dry chicken mush inside. There was a small jug of Dubbin for the purpose of lubrication but it only added to the sense that this dish had been lying around for some time before a quick tap tap ping. The mash potato accompaniment was even worse. Where they were trying to replicate the Robuchon butter heaven, sans butter,, what was delivered looked and felt like glue paste. Luckily it didn't taste of that, it tasted of nothing at all. And it had a skin on it. Something you had to break through to get to the warm bit. A complete disaster. I grabbed my pomme frites seven at a time as jealous eyes wandered towards the basket. That the same root vegetable could render two such contrasting end results seems almost impossible but there you go. I wondered why this cute little place couldn't just boil the potato, mash it, add a little milk, butter and salt, possibly some parsley and be happy with the result. It's hard to beat. Their efforts to do something more complex left us with wallpaper paste. Aside leather shoe with dry chicken mush. And gloop. The French beans looked sad. Well wouldn't you? A wonderfully authentic experience in some ways. A disappointingly authentic experience in others. Say Lavvy.

I loved this place. It was very cute. Good food and Amazing customer service…read more The owner came out spoke with us, & made sure everything was fine, he even brought me extra small deserts cakes because I loved the one I ordered so much. Ordered the Steak & Frites , presented Beauty. However, it unfortunately lacked seasoning, & or salt. May just be my personal preference. However the ambiance was magnificent. Very airy, small boutique feel, definitely has a French cafe vibe that I love.

It looked cool, but I was truly disappointed. I ordered a sandwich that was actually a toast. Yes,…read moreone loaf of bread. I thought a simple concept as "sandwich" was universally understood. Maybe I do not speak posh. The mozarella was freezing cold, the bread was kind-of-warm and the full thing was full of salt. The chips looked really cheap, but the price wasn't. The service was slow and they need to think about team work, it can't be you have to ask for the same thing several times to different members of staff. My napkin had a massive stain (see pictures) that I can't believe they did not see when folding. Really, why oh why is everbody eating there when its not good?Just to pretend you are ultracool. Yes, this place has the looks, but that's all.

Part of the High Road House - see the further review on Yelp. This is the downstairs Brassiere…read morewhich is open to the general public. A very up market offering and the type of place you may call in on the off chance of getting a table either inside or out for a coffee, to meet up with a few friends for a pre dinner drink or a brunch or dinner. It is very popular, so you either take you chance or consider booking a table in advance. Part of a high end group which has venues in Soho, Notting Hill and New York to mention a few which all offer a superb service and product.

This place came recommended from good friends. It was not too crowded for a Monday evening…read more The burrata was amazing! And the Cheese Soufflé! I don't go for total cheesy food items so was unsure. Holy hell that was one of the most incredible foods in a long time. I ordered the Sirloin and it was average. Too thin a cut and a little chewy. The rest of the entrees looking good - fillet, pork, and fish - and my friends raved about them. The food was very reasonably priced. And while the wine on the menu was affordable, Mondays are BYOB with free corking.

This place is on the river so the location is good…read more They run what looked like a good price point two or three course set menu on weekdays, so we went in on Tuesday evening to try it out as a budget meal option, for research purposes... but, sadly, were fairly disappointed. First course salads were good but mains were really poorly put together, ingredients not fresh, and portions small. Worthy of note: On one of the dishes they ran out of the side, so offered us a choice, we said that the chef should decide, but unfortunately what they chose wasn't to our liking, so we asked for green beans to fix it, and to our surprise, were charged for it! Asked to remove the charge when the bill came, and it was done, however the manager was visibly "peeved" at the request. This is normal in other countries, and at their location in the new Fulham Reach development they are serving international clientele, so perhaps attitude adjustment is in order? Puddings were not worth even the reduced set menu prices, and one was particularly bad where cold canned pears were used. Seriously??? Why even bother having the set menu, not sure. It needs to be really good to bring people back, not make them stay away...strange... Staff is nice and welcoming. Dog friendly section is a big plus. We may give it another try in the future and order from the regular menu, to see if it is better than a budget option. Sadly, absolutely do not recommend the set menu though.

A top quality and impressive French restaurant to fit in with an ever growing list of good places…read moreto eat. Very French is design, in the food it produces, the wine that it sells and the staff that work there. With many good reviews and awards with a highly acclaimed chef, this is one of the best places to eat in Chiswick and might even give some of the more famous restaurants a go for there money ? Chef Malcolm John says that they use organic produce wherever possible and only source the very best meat and fish. They have regular gala evenings where they showcase seasonal produce and it is normally a fixed piece for the evening and is normally accompanied by a wine tasting session also. Service can be a little pushed at times but with a great wine list I was certainly not in a rush and the wait for my steak was well worth it.

Bistrot set up, suitable for couples and friends. Went there after a day at Kew Gardens. Love the…read moredecor and food was delicious. Quite a busy restaurant so will definitely recommend booking ahead. We started with escargot and the mackerel ceviche. Mains were rump steak and coq au vin (chicken was succulently tender). Dessert were apple tart and rhubarb crumble. Service: 9/10 Food: 8/10 Ambience: 8/10 5 course meal with a glass of Cremant was definitely value for money! It was the standard 3 course with an amuse bouche and pre-dessert.

For what it is, Chez Gerard in Chiswick is a fine place to spend a couple of hours in the evening…read more It gets busy in there towards the weekend though. The menu is a little restrictive at times, but does change fairly regularly. On a recent visit I had the steak entrecote, which while cooked to perfection was a tad fatty for me. I would have liked to have seen a great selection of vegetable options, but it is primarily a steak and frites restaurant. The wine list offers reasonable value and a fair selection. Don't go expecting fine vintages though.

i would probably give this place more stars if it were in another area. Chiswick has a very high…read morecaliber of restaurants so it's hard to give more that 3 stars. great steak, good service but the atmosphere is lacking on occasion. Would definitely go again but only if there was no table anywhere else. In chiswick that means it might take a while to get back.

Amazing food, attentive service and reasonably priced. Outdoor seating is great for people…read morewatching. This is a must visit place for me whenever I'm in London!

It's a small place and we didn't have a reservation, so we had to sit outside. The menu is simple,…read morebut the food was excellent! The staff was very attentive and made good recommendations. I had the Irish filet, which surpassed my expectations. The duck breast was also very nice. As we are we started wondering what dessert must be like. The crepes were very good, if a bit intense on the orange flavor. The winner for me was the mousse with the raspberry sorbet.

Went with colleagues and had an OK experience…read more -Limited beer section -Crab avacado was meh -Bacon gratine was good -Dumplings were OK -Dark chocolate ganache was good -Service was all right

This cute little French restaurant is just 2 min walk off George st (the main road in Richmond…read moreconnecting the main train station with the riverside), hidden in one of the courts. Follow the signs and you'll find it easily. The atmosphere in this place is intimate and calm, which is nice for either a romantic date or family get together. No music is played in the background. It actually feels like a cosy dining room somewhere in the countryside, not typical for busy London. The menu offers a variety of dishes to choose from plus the daily specials written on the board. Mussels were on special this day, and seemed to be worth a try. I didn't go for mussels but had a feeling it would have been a good French traditional experience, as I saw a lady sitting at the table nearby being served a steaming pot full of mussels which looks quite exciting and smelled delicious. They also offer a fixed price menu for £17.50 containing a 3 course meal and possibility to choose between three options for each course. For a starter I took a cream of broccoli soup with flaked almonds which was delicious. I went for a braised pork belly and cheek with macaroni à l'ancienne as a main. The pork is not normally my meat of preference, but i quite enjoyed this dish as the pork was really nice and tender. I was not so sure about the macaroni though. We shared two dessers with my sputnik: bay leaf ice cream and a mandarin sorbet. I was not sure what to expect from bay leaf ice cream and was pleasantly surprised by the taste which was not too sweet. I was pleased with the service, the staff is caring and happy to give advice on the dishes. Before leaving I got a little present from the restaurant in a form of a few biscuits nicely wrapped. It was a cute unexpected gest.

There's going out. And there's going out out…read more Going to Sam's is going out out. It's going out out without hoards of soho pukers. It's going out out without groovy word benders on scooters bouncing you off the pavements of Shoreditch. It's going out out without also taking a mortgage out out to pay for your Mayfair meal. Sam's Riverside Is your ticket to go out out in Hammersmith, and before you tell me to do one, take a moment to read on. Sam's resides on the river. Now this isn't 'on the river' like their famous neighbour The River Cafe. You really are on the river here, right by the beautiful old suspension bridge that divides the bustling Hammersmith Broadway from leafy Mortlake. It's romantic and picturesque. If Turner was alive he'd have a window seat and he'd be busily slapping oil on canvas. Although if he stopped to survey inside he might phone his mate Toulouse Lautrec because this place has all the glamour, pizazz and energy he captured so brilliantly. For all its gold trim, velvet banquette seating and statement lighting the place retains a relaxed, friendly air and a hell of a buzz. Maitre d' Sam isn't here to greet us tonight - 10% off the final bill please - but his philosophy of genuine hospitality is evident wherever you turn. Well spaced tables, friendly staff who make you feel at home and a brasserie menu that pushes you without sending you over the edge. When restauranting is in the blood, this is what you get. Are there artists in the kitchen? The best thing a chef can do with fresh shellfish is not much at all and they duly oblige. Plump oysters served on ice slip down very nicely. Shellfish is obviously a thing here and it adds to the luxurious feel. Diners tuck into fruits de mer with aplomb. White shirts ruined, but boy that prawn head needed to come off quick so he could devour the sweet meat below. Oysters need a bed so we order some Parmesan churros. Melt in the mouth unctuousness each stick. Fluffy delights. Delicious, dangerous stuff. One starter to share after that. Scallops, again with little done to them but a burnish on each side, accompanied with a seaweed beurre blanc and artichoke. A wonderful combination well put together. A good example of lifting the menu above normal brasserie fare. I ordered the aptly named brill as a main. A whole fish served with braised endive. Showstopper. The better half went for chicken, mushroom and broccoli. No surprises there. Just great ingredients very well executed. No room for pudding. Puddings bore me anyway. Much more interested in people watching over another bottle of too easily quaffable house white. A couple of familiar faces in tonight. Maybe they've been filming at the Riverside Studios which is part of this complex and adds to the razzmatazz. There is an air of elegance to everything here. The menu, the room, the view. Even we feel elegant here and I spilled brill sauce down my front and the missus has broccoli in her teeth. Nobody cares. They're all having a whale of a time. We're all out out and we may be here some time.