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Le Vacherin, located at 76-77 South Parade in London, is a charming French restaurant that offers a delightful dining experience. Known for its elegant ambiance and refined atmosphere, this bistro specializes in classic French cuisine, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts. With a menu that features exquisite dishes like Longhorn beef and escargot, Le Vacherin is perfect for those seeking a taste of authentic French food in the heart of Chiswick.

Le Vacherin offers a diverse menu that showcases the best of French culinary traditions. Here are some highlights of what you can expect when dining at this exquisite restaurant:

A selection of classic French dishes, including escargot and Longhorn beef.

Seasonal menus that highlight fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

An extensive wine list featuring both French and international selections.

Nestled in the vibrant Chiswick area of London, Le Vacherin is conveniently located near several local attractions. Visitors can explore the beautiful Chiswick House and Gardens or take a leisurely stroll along the River Thames. The restaurant is also easily accessible via public transport, with Chiswick Park station just a short walk away. Whether you're a local or a tourist, Le Vacherin provides an ideal setting for a memorable dining experience.

Clean lines and white tablecloths give a Parisian feel to this bistro dealing in French classics.

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Le Vacherin is a beautiful and elegant restaurant that offers an exceptional experience. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the refined atmosphere. The service was equally outstanding; Claire, our waitress, was pleasant, polite, and very accommodating, making us feel welcome throughout the meal.

For the main course, I ordered the Longhorn beef, which was cooked to perfection and came off the bone effortlessly. I have always wanted to try escargot and I was definitely not disappointed it became another highlight of the meal—delicious and full of flavor. To start, I had the soup, which was rich, comforting, and absolutely delicious. For desert, Frangipani tart had a lovely crunch base with Mascarpone.

Overall, my experience at Le Vacherin was fantastic, and I will most definitely return. This French restaurant has quickly become my favorite, and I look forward to bringing my friends to share in this wonderful dining experience.

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Used a Groupon voucher and paid the £10 surcharge to dine in on a Friday night. Once other diners arrived (we were the first ones there at 7pm!) the atmosphere was nice. Staff were attentive and kind. Food was generally good, twice baked cheese soufflé was worth the surcharge. Groupon came with one glass of Prosecco each. We paid the surcharge for the ‘bread basket’ which consisted of four little baguette slices and anchovy butter which wasn’t to our taste - the server kindly brought us some ordinary salted butter. Portion sizes of our dishes were fairly reasonable. A nice evening out in Chiswick. There were still a few additional charges but generally we paid what we expected to.

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We had pumpkin tortellini for appetiser and chateaubriand for main to share. The beef was top notched quality. I enjoyed the main a lot.

The service was excellent (except from one server that wasn’t great).

Great atmosphere. Plenty of parking spaces in the residential area after 6 pm or a short walk from Chiswick Park station. Highly recommended.

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Posh, small and a little pretentious. The place is full of regulars who live in the area. The food was good especially for a set menu. I must say that I felt a little out of place being the youngest guest that afternoon. The 2 of us were given a large table because we booked on the same day, which was a little awkward for us. The service was fast and efficient but the host didn’t not really speak to us or recommend anything.

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We had a great night. There are quirks as well as gems in this place, but it’s all character and we really enjoyed it.

We went for the ‘Opentable’ set menu through The Fork which advertised:

“This preset menu includes: Amuse-bouche du jour + Les hors d'ceuvres + Les plats princjpaux + Made for sharing + Side dishes + Bread basket
+ Pre dessert de la maison + Les desserts and
drinks.”

You may be forgiven for thinking that all of the above would be ‘included’ for the set price of £45, but yes that would be far to good to be true. Included in the price is 5 courses; Amuse-bouche du jour, Hors d’œuvres, Plats Principaux, 1 bread basket (2 small slices of baguette each with plentiful anchovy butter), Pre desert de La maison, Le deserts, and one glass of Cremant each.

All of the sides carry an extra charge, as do all of the ‘Made for sharing’ dishes… Also if you need more than two small slices of baguette each, you’ll need to pay extra.

Thankfully when we asked our waitress to explain the ambiguous pricing, she happily obliged. We stuck to the 5 actually included courses with one additional side between us and we did not go home hungry… although a little more bread in the basket would have felt less stingy, and hugely useful for soaking up every last delicious drop of our Amuse-bouche; the most amazingly tasty cup full of mushroom soup. The anchovy butter accompanying the bread transported me to the fishing harbours of Boulogne. There was far more butter than our four baguette slices could take, so we kept the remains on the table just in case, and it was useful.

For my hors d’œuvre I ordered the Yellowfin tuna tartare, avocado purée, tomato & basil concassé with sesame wafer. It was fresh and uplifting to begin with, but by the third spoonful I was missing something. The tuna and the avocado needed a little more acid. Neither the tomato nor the basil were quite enough to give it the punch it needed. Maybe some capers would have done it. As nice as it was to eat, it was just… ‘nice’. I did finish it and I didn’t complain because it was good quality food, and very healthy too, but it was bland. There was also a 20min wait for food when we arrived so I was pretty hungry.

I was treated by my dining partner to a taste of her Twice-baked St. Maure de Touraine cheese soufflé, with beetroot sorbet which was out of this world. It was the comfort we were looking for on a cold winter evening. I was considering requesting it in place of my desert and had major food envy. Well worth the supplement!

Next were the principaux as well as the side of ‘sautéed spinach’ to share. Both mains were perfectly cooked. The spinach however didn’t appear to be sautéed. It appeared more wilted. Obviously this was not a dealbreaker by any means and it is where our saved anchovy butter came in handy.

I went for the Selection of Artisanal cheeses, red onion chutney & cheese biscuits, 4pcs. When only three pieces of cheese arrived, I did ask for the fourth as advertised, and any extra if they were feeling generous. I received five pieces which felt more appropriate for the £9.50 supplement. Unfortunately neither my partner nor I could agree with the red onion chutney. She likened it to cigarette ash. It reminded me of the liquid in my waste food caddy, not that we consume either very often.. We chose not to offend the cheeses with it and left well alone. I rationed the five Carrs water biscuits to last as long as possible across my now five pieces of cheese.

The service was warm and friendly, and the restaurant busier than expected. It was a little unusual to not wait at the counter by the door to be seated, but having read previous reviews mentioning this, we knew to seek the assistance of the busy floor staff, who found us a table right away.

Would be go back? Yes please! (If they’ll still have us)…

Enjoy Exquisite French Cuisine at Le Vacherin, Chiswick, London

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Tucked away in the charming enclave of Chiswick, London, Le Vacherin celebrates the rich tapestry of French gastronomy with a flair that is both classic and contemporary. This delightful restaurant, located along the picturesque South Parade, invites diners to indulge in an immersive culinary experience that extends beyond mere dining; it’s a journey through taste and tradition. The menu at Le Vacherin boasts an impressive array of seasonal dishes, each representing the finest selection of ingredients that London and the surrounding countryside have to offer. Experience a taste of France right in the heart of London, where every visit promises to be a memorable rendezvous.

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Enjoy Exquisite French Cuisine at Le Vacherin, Chiswick, London

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