An independant french restaurant, with menus influenced by Regional French cooking, and a predominantly French wine list.
La Buvette
French Restaurant in Richmond
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Opening Times
Monday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 15:00 Open 17:45 - Closes 22:00 |
Tuesday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 15:00 Open 17:45 - Closes 22:00 |
Wednesday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 15:00 Open 17:45 - Closes 22:00 |
Thursday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 15:00 Open 17:45 - Closes 22:00 |
Friday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 15:00 Open 17:45 - Closes 22:00 |
Saturday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 15:00 Open 17:45 - Closes 22:00 |
Sunday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 15:00 Open 17:45 - Closes 21:00 |
All In London Review
Quaint and cosy French Bistro tucked away in Richmond
There’s a covered court yard outside which would be ideal for dining al fresco in the summer and it reminded me a little of that famous restaurant Bleeding Heart in the City in this regard.
Entering into the restaurant is a pleasant experience. There are two sides (with a tiny bar in the centre) and it feels very French and rather rustic. Wooden floors and no nonsense tables and chairs. Almost like eating in someone’s actual dining room. The yellow walls and impressionist art bought images of L’Escargot in Soho to mind. There were white paper table cloths on top of the red and white checked cloths.
At 7pm there were a few other couples in there and the lighting provided a romantic glow. As it was a Friday evening we were told that it was fully booked (so make a reservation) and the place quickly filled up – some other couples and small groups. The age range was probably towards the more mature.
We started on our reasonably priced bottle of Chardonnay (£20) and checked out the menu and the specials on the walls (Roast pheasant £16.75). The staff were unhurried and pleasant. And French.
To start I has the saute of Kind scallops a la provencale (£10). There were three plump scallops swimming in a garlic, oil and parsley with a tomato in the centre. My companion had the grilled red pepper, grated egg, anchovy and capers (£6.75) which she found to be good – a little like a pizza without the base. Fresh and salty.
My main course of gratin of smoked haddock and leeks with Mornay sauce (£14) can in a piping hot separate dish. It was a sizeable portion of creamy wholesomeness – perfect for a chilly evening. My companion’s saute of calf’s liver with bacon, shallots and balsamic vinegar (£14) came already chopped into chunks. She declared the liver well-cooked and melty and the jus robust.
Crisp French beans (£4) and frites (£4) were again substantial portions and OK to share.
Whilst the food was good rather than fantastic, I really liked the feel of the place. It was cosy and warm and felt authentically French. I will return.
Reviewed by KimT
Published on Nov 11, 2015
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