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Summary
“You can imagine you are in France with the walls of French posters and overall design” at Donna Thompson-Smith’s “authentically Gallic” destination, which has been a welcome feature of distant Acton Green for over twenty years now (est. 2004). It has a good number of big fans who say it’s “more than a bistro, with seriously good classical French cooking making it worth the detour”. One or two regulars, though, say it shouldn’t be over-egged (“it’s local to us and good on all levels, but others in town do the same thing better. We’ve been about ten times: but if it sharpened up, we’d go all the time”). Top Menu Tips – “we always have the soufflé for starters as it is magical”.
Summary
You could be in ‘La France profonde’ at this “great neighbourhood restaurant” by distant Acton Green. Foodwise, it’s “more than a bistro – this is seriously good classical French cooking, more than worth the detour”. There’s “no greedy pricing, even on the wine”, and “if it feels a bit old-fashioned, that’s attractive in this era of chef worship and cult-like trends!”. Top Menu Tip – “the cheese soufflé is a must every visit”.
Summary
“The French bistro at its best”, this “reliable” Gallic fixture by Acton Green is “a small bit of Paris in Chiswick”, with “perfect food (including oysters) and an atmosphere for romance”. Top Menu Tip – “delicious soufflés”.
Summary
“Authentic bourgeois French cuisine” is on the menu at this “old-fashioned” but “superbly run” Gallic fixture with a “lovely atmosphere” by Acton Green. “Classic and reliable but with real flair”, locals consider themselves “lucky to have this in W4”, while plenty of regulars from further afield appreciate the “very good value for a full-service French restaurant”.
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Have you eaten at Le Vacherin?
76-77 South Parade, London, W4 5LF
Restaurant details
Le Vacherin Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A visit that held promise but was disappointing, which is a shame. The food is pretty good and it's nice to have an independent local place away from the main high road in Chiswick, west London. But the atmosphere and welcome, while professional, lacked spark and warmth."
"Excellent food. Good service. Nice ambiance"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £29.50 | £36.50 |  |
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| Dinner | £35.50 | £39.50 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £16.40 | £32.30 | £12.95 |
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| Wine per bottle | £31.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
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| Bread | £3.75 |
| Service | 13.50% |
76-77 South Parade, London, W4 5LF
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
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