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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.

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.

Great food and service. Really enjoyed the meal. Something for everyone at a good price.read more

Great food and great service. Perfect for a first dinner out in London (Chiswick area). Chicken…read moreliver pâté was super yummy.

.... a decent little restaurant located in the Chiswick Moran Hotel on the High Road. …read more.. Opens at 6:30 and they offer a nice full breakfast, good coffee with very pleasant service. I recommend their breakfast especially if your an earlybird, where not too many places open before 8AM in this area. ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rare 5 star. Outstanding restaurant with innovative seasonal food. Execllent wine selection and…read morefaultless service From the moment you walk in until you leave, the ezperience is great Highly recommend

Prix-Fixe Friday (£37.50 for three courses): What a wonderful lunch with rental child #1 (RC#1),…read moreher sublime husband (HRC#1), and the bump that is soon to be my first rental grandchild! They took me to The Glass House at Kew's Station Parade - a picturesque square - the train station bustling with London commuters, on one corner an organic grocer across from a "Chemists" (we call them drug stores), and a butcher shop that features game pie, which is next to the subtle glass and wood front of The Glass House - the facade adds a dash of modernity to the tableau of Britishness of the Kew Parade. Now on to the food... AND WINE! Three courses, a HUGE wine list, menacing the Sommelier (Sorry - I'm persnickety), lovely waitstaff, a friendly General Manager, and delicious bread!!! What a treat!!! Let's start with the bread - a choice between raisin walnut or white bread. Don't fill up on bread - even if the waitstaff politely show you the basket multiole times and offer to place the warm deliciousness on your plate. How do you choose three courses from so many possible combinations? We discussed, we researched, then we chose, and decided to share bites.... We did have to resort to Google to look up a few dish items: chou farci (stuffed cabbage); lardo di Colonnata (mmmm lard - bacon's flavorful fatty cousin); and cime di rapa (Broccoli Rabe) Starters: Each plate was elegant and the flavors were wonderful, but the most beautiful plate of the day was HRC#1's Seared Orkney scallops, delica pumpkin, coco nibs, lime and watercress dressing (I've added pictures) - I was so visually stunned that I don't remember the taste. HRC#1 devoured it though.... which is a testament to the deliciousness. RC#1's Duck breast with bok choy, wasabi, teriyaki and grapefruit was intense, and the duck was so tender - it was a great start. I am a fan of eating things that have been hunted, so rounding out our starters was a succulent Rabbit ballotine rolled in pancetta, Dijon mustard, caramelised kohlrabi and lovage - yes,it may have been Bambi's Thumper served with the garden greens that had been nibbling on - but it was so delicious - with Italian bacon (pancetta) and the subtle bright earthiness of dijon mustard. The lovage really added to the dish with a fresh subtle crispness that offset the velvet richness of the rabbit. Wine: AKA where I showed off by torturing the sommelier... This is a Michelin listed restaurant - the wine library is extensive. Overwhelming for even for me. I wanted something from the Rhône - and was tempted to pick a Viognier - but why not have the professionals make a recommendation... he started off with an American Syrah - NOPE said the loud American (me), next he suggested a French Syrah - NOPE said I. I wanted a lighter wine. Then he suggested some blends - Syrah/Viognier - NOPE ... now even I was wondering "why Syrah???". Then he turned the page and uttered the word Gigondas - that ticked all the right boxes - Red, Rhône and really yummy! A bottle of Domaine des Pasquiers `14 - a black Grenache and Syrah blend that was fermented in concrete tanks (no oak) it was perfect! And a win/win the sommelier finally found a Syrah blend that I was going to agree with! Main Courses: HRC#1' s Cornbury estate fallow deer, roasted salisfy, pine, red cabbage and juniper was so good. The juniper was subtle, and I wanted to steal all of his red cabbage. RC#1 and I were back and forth talking about the Suffolk pork shoulder, chou farci, black garlic, cep croustade (spectacular flavour) and poached cranberries - the pork was amazing - long cooked and melt in your mouth, and the stuffed cabbage (chou farci) was a tight, flavorful comfort food. I went for fish: Roasted halibut, harissa, chorizo, confit red pepper, black quinoa and corn sauce. Even though I could not taste the chorizo and could not identify the vegetable (grilled bok choy?) I am still thinking about the corn sauce. It is wrong to lick your plate in polite company - so I didn't. But needles to say, Love, love, loved it. Dessert: You won't over eat at the glass house. The portion sizes are perfect, and they pack a wallop of taste. HRC#1's Passion fruit meringue, coconut ice cream and caramelised mango was lovely. I only tasted (did not eat all of) RC#1's Warm apple and pecan brioche with ginger ice cream, and the ginger ice cream is so intense - it was the best flavor of the night. I went for a classic Dark chocolate mousse, and milk ice cream yummy. Perfect way to end a terrific meal with 2.5 of my favorite people in the world! TL;DR: Relaxed atmosphere with formal service. Seasonal, delicious food with great staff and an extensive wine list. Expensive but totally worth it!