Salt Flakes is a casual dining restaurant with a neighbourly feel to it.
Our menu brings together the traditional and innovative cuisine under one roof.
It’s inspired by the best Chefs. Our cuisine focuses on the modern world meals with a French twist to it.
The dishes are made up of fresh and seasonal ingredients, which are the essential part of the French cuisine.
We select only the best supplies from the local markets.
Our bar serves some of the finest cocktails as well as complimentary wine list to enhance the culinary experience.
Salt Flakes
French Restaurant in Twickenham
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Stunning modern French restaurant
It’s a little bit further away from the centre of Twickenham – but still just a 10 minute walk from the train station. It’s part of an unassuming parade of shops and restaurants. There are a few seats outside but it’s on a main road and inside it has air conditioning (so important in this current hot weather).
There are two areas inside – with a large, raised open bar in the centre. The lower level has softer lighting and is a little more formal – a bit like a smart and tasteful French living room. The upper level is brighter and whiter and much more informal (although I was shocked to see some of the wealthy customers – both young and old – dressed in shorts and flip-flops).
I loved the quirky copper-coloured angle poise lamps stuck onto the walls above a bank of mirrors.
The staff were lovely. They are French, friendly, polite, efficient and helpful. They seem genuinely proud of the restaurant. There were couples, small groups of friends and a large family group when we visited.
The food was good too. My partner’s scallops were melt-in-the-mouth wonderful – and beautifully presented with edible flowers and swirls of sauce. My beef carpaccio (yes, I know it’s not French) was accompanied by parmesan and truffles.
On the main courses, I had a sizeable sea bass fillet on a bed of green risotto. Perfectly cooked. My companion opted for the pork belly (very crispy) which arrived with an interesting vegetable and pork mix and a small mountain of new potatoes. Serious portion sizes so no fear of going hungry.
For dessert my companion enjoyed honeycomb cheesecake and I tried the smooth chocolate fondant. With two large glasses of wine each the bill came to around £115. So it isn’t cheap but it was worth it,
In addition to an extensive wine list, they also offer some special vintages.
The music choice was interesting – with some memorable 1980s throwbacks. There’s live music (jazz) on Thursday evenings too.
Reviewed by KimT
Published on Aug 6, 2018
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