6 Best Traditional French Restaurants In Surbiton

6 restaurants available nearby

1. La Palombe

4.9

Exceptional(84)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional french • Kensington

Booked 7 times today

At La Palombe in Kensington, London, French cuisine is celebrated with a unique twist, highlighting the flavors of the Pyrenees and French Basque Country. Guests rave about the authenticity and quality, describing it as a place where "the duck and cod were excellent" and the "confit duck starter was truly amazing." The restaurant's wood-burning grill and rotisserie, prominently featured, add a rustic yet refined touch to their dishes, which are crafted from wild and foraged foods. The commitment to natural and biodynamic wines complements their menu perfectly, enhancing the dining experience. As one reviewer put it, La Palombe is "a gem" where native Basque guests feel right at home, making it a must-visit for those seeking a genuine French culinary adventure in the heart of London.

2. Le Vacherin

4.5

Awesome(1190)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional french • Chiswick

Booked 11 times today

Le Vacherin is a Classic French bistro with a Parisian style, serving regional dishes. The restaurant caters for 72 covers, with a private room if required providing for parties of any number. It is a non-smoking restaurant and welcomes children.It currently holds two AA rosettes, it has been voted by Zagat 2014 as 5th best French bistro in London, holds two forks and knives on Michelin guide.

3. Ma Cuisine

4.8

Exceptional(54)

Price: Moderate

• Traditional french • Kew

Booked 3 times today

We look forward to warmly welcoming you and your guests and hope you enjoy a taste of France in Kew.Whether you’re from Richmond, Chiswick, Brentford, or Ealing, or a visitor to the area, we’re confident that you’ll find a meal at Ma Cuisine Kew an experience you’ll remember.Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Sunday.From 12:00 o'clock – 11.00 pmLast orders are 10 pm everyday.

4. Augustine Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(321)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional french • Battersea

Booked 2 times today

Named after Franck Raymond’s grandmother, Augustine Kitchen showcases truly authentic French dishes, with a focus on produce from the Evian region where Franck was born. Augustine Kitchen is a 45 cover restaurant and has got an intimate family feel with a focus on good quality produce and wine. The producers are handpicked, to ensure the very best quality, including charcuterie from Monsieur Colliard and fish from Mouchet Anythy sur Leman, a fourth generation fisherman. Regional dishes feature Reblochon tarte, gratin of crozets and delicate smoked fera, whilst other highlights range from the sublime snails served with garlic mousse and parsley butter to pike quenelle or pork shank which has been slow cooked for 36 hours.Behind the bar, the handpicked selection of wines are displayed in open racks, in a typical French charm, along with a fine selection of Armagnacs, Cognacs and other well known spirits.

5. Gazette Trinity

4.5

Awesome(750)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional french • Wandsworth

Love food! Love hospitality! London’s most authentic French brasserie with a sincere love for French food. Be daring with our classic dishes like snail, beef tartare, scrumptious steaks to some sublime seafood and daily specials. We’re showcasing the very best of French wines like our organic house wine made especially for us in Provence. Set in a charming old green house, the elegant layout offers comfort in a chic, convivial and relaxed setting. The décor reflects its surroundings with brown wood-panelled walls and pale green comfortable banquettes, reminding the tones and colours of the nearby common. The antique wrought iron and glass ceiling offers bright natural lights and unique scenery. You’ll enjoy true hospitality with an informal yet impeccable service. GAZETTE Trinity is also a destination for “al fresco” enthusiasts and offers comfortable and tranquil terrace dining.

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6. Gazette Brasserie Battersea

4.9

Exceptional(568)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional french • Battersea

London's most authentic French Brasseries with 2 venues in the capital, GAZETTE captures the essence of local French village cafés with a commitment to fantastic seasonal food, wine discovery and true hospitality all served in comfortable informal surroundings from breakfast through dinner.GAZETTE was originally born in Battersea in 2007 and had a gentle expansion with the opening of the Putney branch. GAZETTE is described by owners Pascal Even and Walter Lecocq as a rural style of French brasserie, one you’d find in Provincial areas of France. Both want it to reflect the spirit of local French cafés and offer a cuisine that is simple, generous and vivacious, with lots of daily specials and on-going food events, and where transpires the warmth and cordiality of true French cuisine.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. La Palombe

2. Le Vacherin

3. Ma Cuisine

4. Augustine Kitchen

5. Gazette Trinity

6. Gazette Brasserie Battersea

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