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    Chez Gerard

    3.5 (6 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, French

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    Le Petit Citron - Anchoiade Tartinette. It tasted better than it looked.

    Le Petit Citron

    4.6(5 reviews)
    1.5 miWest Kensington

    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.

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    Le Petit Citron - Excellent French fries.

    Excellent French fries.

    Le Petit Citron - Chicken and Tarragon pie. A disaster of a dish.

    Chicken and Tarragon pie. A disaster of a dish.

    Le Petit Citron - Decent onglet

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    Decent onglet

    Brasserie Blanc - Cheese soufflé with Cheddar sauce

    Brasserie Blanc

    4.3(3 reviews)
    1.3 miHammersmith

    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.

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    Brasserie Blanc - Great space - and loved the decor.

    Great space - and loved the decor.

    Brasserie Blanc - Cod fillet and bean cassoulet, with chorizo

    Cod fillet and bean cassoulet, with chorizo

    Brasserie Blanc - "Autumn still life"

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    "Autumn still life"

    La Buvette - Duck breast

    La Buvette

    3.4(14 reviews)
    3.0 miRichmond Upon Thames
    £££

    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.

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    La Buvette
    La Buvette - The atmosphere in this place is intimate and calm

    The atmosphere in this place is intimate and calm

    La Buvette - Braised pork belly meat was nice and tender

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    Braised pork belly meat was nice and tender

    Chez Gerard - italian - Updated May 2026

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