I am new in the area and was glad to discover that place thanks to the previous review on Qype!…read moreI bought some old time favorites: BN biscuits, apple compote Andros, saucisson artisanal aux noisettes, St Nectaire and tomme de Savoie cheese + some pains au chocolat, pains aux raisins, tartes au citron and baguette. All tastes like home except for the baguette which is definitely not homemade (and the reason why I only give 4 stars) French people will be happy to know that they can also find cassoulet, choucroute, raclette, rillette, petits écoliers etc at reasonable prices. Miam miam!!!

OMG.... have you seen the new refurb...?…read more This deli has now been cleaned up by the new owners... it looks amazing. Still a french deli.. stocking all things french... food, pastries, cakes, beers & wines. The new owners are lovely & friendly.... & have done a wonderful job with bringing this delicatessen up to date. Also, they've introduced some wonderful cake pops that all us locals are going crazy for!

Beetroots. Anyone remember the Monty Python spam skit? I kind of did redux with it with Beetroot…read more You can have anything you want, so long as it has beetroot in it. 'well the eggs, sausage, beetroot' doesn't have too much beetroot in it! But that's okay, it was wonderful. I had a starter with red mullet and beetroot, and moved onto beetroot risotto. The other 5 in the party had beetroot in at least one and mostly two courses with many enjoying beetroot in the salad. Obviously they had fresh beetroots and that's kind of what it's about isn't it. All our our meals were prepared very well with nice fresh ingredients. A number of us had duck which I am told was fine. We shared some cheese to close which was quite fine. The wine selection was fine. We had a couple bottles at nice prices including a 2003 St. Julian under 50. We will return and I expect whatever is fresh (seasonal) and nice will dominate the menu.

It's all about the cheese! I can't work out why I have never been to this cute, non-pretentious,…read morenot too expensive French joint. It's just around the corner from Wandsworth Common and yummy! The food... me with my 1950's farmer tastes skipped starters and went for the rabbit followed by a cheese board. The rabbit was just how I have always imagined it should be but have never quite got before. Flavoursome, soft and substantial, served on a parsnip mash with caramalised onion... I did manage to steal a little asparagus from Mr Rupert's sea bass as I felt I needed a bit of colour on my plate to prepare me for the cheese... Oh the cheeeeessse. We were presented with a platter as big as our table with I am sure 15 plus different cheeses for us to choose from. What a choice... pure heaven. And off we rolled home. *A word for the wise, if it's a hot summer night...make the most of it and book an outside table. Mr Rupert and I didn't, so were inside on one of the warmest evenings this year.

Our dinner here was one of the most special and memorable meals I have had for a long time. The…read moreservice was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, and everyone in the place was just a pleasure to talk to. The food was inventive, beautifully presented, and uniformly excellent. Among the many highlights were the mushrooms three ways, the guinea hen with perfect roasted potatoes and sweet potato purée, the trout turbot, and the rice pudding, a fantastic riff on a traditional desert from Normandy. The anchovy foam on cheddar shortbread and escargot in crispy pastry were perfect amuse-bouches, and (of course) the cheese plate was impeccable. Overall, I was just so impressed with the food, the people, and the atmosphere. I could not have wished for a better welcome to the neighborhood than this lovely experience.

All of the great reviews are spot on. This place was awesome. We did the 5 course tasting and it…read morewas a great decision. Some of the staff is a little hard to understand but we think that added to the experience. The food was tasty, creative, and inspiring. The staff was amazing and service was just out of this world! We would highly recommend this restaurant.

This place was busy upon arrival at 18:30, but we get seated very quickly. The menu was limited,…read morebut out steaks were cooked as we requested, and the skin-on chips were cooked to perfection and were not greasy at all. Accompanying Bordelaise sauce was light and more like a jus than a sauce. The staff members were all friendly, attentive and polite. We will definitely go back.

OMG!!!! UNREAL!!!!!! best steak frites and best service ever!!!!!!! i am obsessed and will be back…read more!!!!!

Hard to believe an authentic little French restaurant has existed in Penge but it is in keeping…read morewith the rise of the rest of the community. On Maple road is a small establishment- family owned and run - that needs our support to stay afloat. It is worth checking them out and supporting a local gem. We had Cidre Breton, Cassoulet (with duck), Crème Brûlée, gorgeous escargot, Soupe à l'oignon, steak tartare, tartiflet, duck confit, café liégeois, rilletes de porc, crepe Suzette and steak. We make sure to visit every time we are in town and my in-laws are particular about French food and it is a favorite of theirs. My mother-in-law lived in France and learned to cook there and can't believe how luck she is to have this in her neighborhood.

Another amazing meal at Chez Yves last night with 5 family members. I had a dozen snails with…read morelightly toasted sourdough bread, then confit duck leg with potatoes roasted in duck fat. Dessert was café Liegeois. Everything was top quality, perfectly cooked and served, and delicious. Between 6 of us we tried loads of things on the menu, swapping bits so we could taste everything. Every single dish was delicious. I love this little restaurant, hope that it survives the current economic problems.

The staff here truly exemplifies customer service. From the moment you walk in to the last breath…read moreyou take on the way out. This reminds us why we dine out to begin with. It's not just about the food, ambiance or service on its own. It's the entire experience that leaves lasting memories of ones visit for the years to come. Upon walking into this lovely establishment, you are greeted with smiles and courteous staff. My waitress offered to take my jacket and waited for me to get situated before handing the menu to me. I love the little details as such. She asked what my name was and introduced her to me. Gave me a brief rundown of the drink menu and special before she gave space for me to review their options. When asked about wine, she was honest and advised that she does not know their wine well yet and got another staff who is familiar to review that with me. This ensures that my experience in this arena is nothing less of stellar. When I began to review the food menu, she broke down the dishes that she enjoyed and explain so. Again, our waitress took measures to ensure a pleasant evening. Long story short, wine was on point, food was delicious, and service was quite charming. Visit and see if my words are valid.

Went for a family dinner, and we adored everything…read more Food was spectacular. Every dish was well presented and flavourful. Portions were great too. I had the fried oysters and the duck breast, which were mouth watering, followed by coffee parfait, which was the perfect finish to everything. Service was excellent as well. Staff were patient, kind, and personable. Ambience was sophisticated and perfect for any date or occasion. I would go back in a heart beat.

This is a place I visited a year ago and I still remember. Can't wait to go back. So cheap and the…read morequality of the food is brilliant!

L'Auberge is the perfect place for you if you like Belgian-French food…read more I go there for their mussels with fries or their delicious soups. This restaurant is situated on the top floor in the whitgift shopping centre in Croydon.

This French place embodies the best sense of the French phrase "c'est correct," which means so much…read moremore than the literal meaning of doing things right. To an American, you would ask, why do things correctly? But it is perhaps the highest compliment, and I learned to appreciate that when I lived in Paris. English people know the value of doing things properly. French staff and clients? Beveled mirrors and touches of engraved glass? Short, non-flowery menu descriptions? Check check check. I think in a number of years when the floor gets more scuffed, and they cram the tables together more, it will feel downright parisien. I just had to get the duck confit, as I always do, and it was very good. You could see the rebellion showing through, however, as it was served on a bed of beans and sauce of pureed green herbs. To finish, the froid-chaud, or as we Americans call it, a hot-fudge sundae. All in all, a thoroughly satisfying meal. Gluten-free notes: Many French dishes are naturally gluten free! The whole thing of "all French sauces are full of flour" is utter rubbish, as I learned while living in Paris for several years. They were able to confirm which dishes were gluten free.

My wife surprised me by taking me here as a surprise for a posh…read moreSaturday lunch. We were greeted warmly by the lovely French Maitre d', who sat us immediately at a wonderful corner table. The service was incredible and it's evident that the wait staff here are at the top of their game and enjoying what they do. You'd think they had been open for years rather than just a few months. Clientele seemed to be mostly French, or at least they were able to speak French very well. This I have to say only added to the atmosphere, which is definitely formal enough to be a special occasion place but by no means stiff. We ordered a half bottle of the Gewürztraminer which was the second cheapest on the list, but the quality was very impressive. If that's anything to go by I suspect the rest of the wine list is very good indeed. We ate from the set lunch menu which is extremely reasonably priced and the standard of the food was enough to have us planning a visit in the near future for the full A la Carte experience. Can't wait! Great Service, Great Food, Great Wine. Go here as soon as you can before the secret gets out!

This deli has got to be one of the best places to pick up some seriously good Italian produce…read more From its home-made pasta and pesto, to the selection of Italian sausage and salamis, olives and cheese, everything is top quality. Also sells the most wonderful looking bushy topped fennel and pomodorino pachino tomatos which just melt in the mouth. Fantastic, real Italian family-run place with great fresh authentic produce. Fare Visita!