Le Vacherin

4.5

1227 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 8742 2121
Website
http://www.levacherin.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Marc Wainwright
Catering
We can organize private catering with tailored quotations or offer our Chef at home experience, the details are on website https://www.levacherin.com/le-vacherin-at-home/
Private party facilities
Classic French restaurant Le Vacherin is available for full venue exclusive hire for up to 80 people seated or 90 for drinks and canapés. For smaller groups we have a semi-private dining room, accommodating up to 34 guests.

Location
76-77 South Parade, Chiswick, London, W4 5LF
Neighborhood
Chiswick
Cross street
Acton Lane
Parking details
Parking is free after 17.pm, otherwise metered at Lunch.
Public transit
Tube: Chiswick Park (284 yards) District Line - Turnham Green (820 yards) District or Piccadilly LineActon Town (1.1 miles) District or Piccadilly Line
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

5 courses & a glass of Cremant de Bourgogne
£45.00 per person
Jan 6, 2023 - Nov 12, 2025
The cooking here is excellent…the kitchen here lives up to expectations…Le Vacherin is not just a brilliant local restaurant, it is rare enough in its quality of produce, its purity of intention, and its enthusiasm to be considered worth traveling to from anywhere in London.” – Giles Coren, The Times In regards to the 5-course experience, you will receive an amuse-bouche, 3 courses from the prix fixe, a pre-dessert, and a chilled glass of one of the best Cremants.
MONDAY NIGHT CHATEAU PROMO
£20.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Incredible news: The Monday Night Chateaubriand Promo will be back with a bang from April 15th! You pay half price and we serve you the best Chateaubriand in town, with a candlelight white linen table and expert service to go with it (£40 per two people) Bone marrow, Portobello mushroom and béarnaise will not be part of this promotion. This has proven to be our most successful offer, one of the best-kept secrets in South West London: you may book and take advantage of it.

Soupe à l’oignon, gruyère & crouton (d-s-w)
Chicken liver parfait, poached kumkuats, pickled vegetables, sourdough (d-s-w)
Yellowfin tuna tartare, avocado purée, tomato & basil concassé, sesame wafer (d-f-s-w)
6 escargots de Bourgogne, garlic & parsley butter (£8.95 supp. -12 snails) (c-d-n-s-w)
Twice-baked St Maure de Touraine cheese soufflé, Trevisan radicchio, walnuts, beetroot sorbet (supp. £6.50) (d-n-s-w) (v)

LES PLATS PRINCJPAUX

Foraged mushrooms Tortelloni, wild rocket, Pecorino dust (v) (d-n-s-w)
Coq au vin, pommes purée, Chantenay carrots (d-s-w)
Filet de Daurade, squid ink Risotto, Sea asparagus, sauce aux écrevisses (c-d-f-s-w)
Confit Gressingham duck leg, braised Hispi cabbage, preserved cherries (d-s-w)
Cassoulet de Toulouse, confit duck, sausage, pork belly , gizzards, garlic herb crust (d-s-w) £7.50 supp.

MADE FOR SHARING

6/12 Maldon rock oysters, Mignonette sauce (c-s) 4.25 each-minimum 6
28 days aged Chateaubriand, French beans, bone marrow, pommes frites, grilled Portobello mushrooms & béarnaise (for 2) (d-s-w) 20.00 supp. per person
Vacherin, pickled vegetables, Bayonne ham, almond & truffle crust – 15.00 supp. per person(d-s-w)

SIDE DISHES

Sautéed spinach, French beans, gratin Dauphinois (d), pommes frites (c-f-n-s-w), 6.00 each.

BREAD BASKET

1ST one is complimentary, after that£3.75
(it contains traces of nuts) (n) (v)

PRE-DESSERT DE LA MAISON

LES DESSERTS

Selection of Artisanal cheeses, red onion chutney & cheese biscuits, 3pcs (d-w) supp.£9.50
Bitter chocolate cremeux, praline, buttermilk & vanilla Ice- cream (d-n-s-w)
Mixed sorbets
Vegan
Madagascan vanilla crème brûlée (d-w)

5 COURSES £45.00 SERVED WITH A GLASS OF CREMANT DE BOURGOGNE

Allergens: w-wheat, d- dairy, s-sulphites, n-nuts, f- fish, c-crustacean, molluscs

If you have any allergy not highlighted in the menu, please notify your waiter prior placing the order

All prices are inclusive of 20% VAT / A 13.5% discretionary service charge will be added

What 1,227 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

West London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le Vacherin offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely fabulous food" and a "relaxed atmosphere." The "5-course menu" is praised for its "excellent value," and the cheese soufflé is a standout dish. Most guests appreciate the "lovely service" and "charming staff," making it a "gem" in Chiswick.

1,227 Reviews

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Tom
VIP
London
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Divine chese souffle,excellent roast and lovely dessert with good wine and service, what more to say?
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Tyler
Alabama
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for Valentine’s Day and the food was good.
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Joerg
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food and always worth a visit just for that. But also friendly staff and a classic interior with a vibrant atmosphere when full that is not getting into the way of the conversation on your table.
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Joe
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Instead of Sunday lunch roast we went for the shared Chateaubriand and both enjoyed very much. Very relaxed dining atmosphere plus quiet and able to talk easily versus many local restaurants and gastropubs.
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Kuba
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Le Vacherin never dissapoints. I have not been there for years, decided to come back for my girlfriends birthday dinner and it was fantastic. It's a pure gem and I am happy this place is still standing its ground strong with pure quality from begining to the end.
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Suzanne
London
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely French restaurant. We went for the set lunch menu which is value for money. The twice baked soufflé with beetroot sorbet was absolutely delicious. Will definitely return. Excellent for a birthday celebration.
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Teresa
VIP
London
75 reviews
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a special evening out delicious food, lovely service and surroundings
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carmel
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food, attentive and thoughtful and deficient staff very pleasant environment
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Jonny
VIP
London
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very poor experience This review is written with sadness as we used to be regulars and made donations to the restaurant when closed during covid. We haven't been for a while so returned tonight. Service was so slow as to be unbelievable. We ordered at 7.30, the starter arrived at 8.15 and the main course arrived at 9.15. When the main courses did arrive the dishes were unremarkable - I appreciate by then the experience may have been impacting our view on the food but that's why service matters. Only when we complained did we get any apology. Service was taken off the bill but no other genuine effort was made to say sorry. It felt like a conveyor belt and the apology not heartfelt - was blamed on "replating" but we didnt believe that. There are plenty of other choices in Chiswick now and sadly we won't be going back. To clarify on restaurant response: The comment re charity was to highlight we have been fans so no pre conceived negative view. Good to know also that we needn't have bothered so thanks The comment re apology has not changed in spirit. We only received an apology after we complained before the main course Starters were also supremely slow to be served - these had not been served to another table as far as I understand so this remains unexplained - they took 45 mins from ordering We were told the delay for the mains was as had been "replated" as if the dish had fallen on the floor- I suggest honesty would have been the best policy. Why were we not told the truth we understand mistakes happen I amended the comment about the impact of service on the food to remain balanced as was trying to be as forgiving as possible Of course in time we may have come back - equally given the aggeessive tone of your response we are clearly not welcome so we won't Last comment - this a hospitality business - I see there have been equally aggressive responses to others querying quality of service. You may wish to think about this Best regards
Le VacherinResponded on January 25, 2025
Sir, thank you for your feedback. You changed your review overnight. You stated you didn't receive any apology, now that you got one but it was not heartfelt. Which one is it then? You said that the food was unremarkable, now the waiting biased your point of view on the food. It is unfair to quote the food as unremarkable if it is not true, isn't it? We know service matters, and that is why we apologize. A waitress put your main course on the wrong table, the Chef had to recook, if you choose not to believe it.. Your note on the donation reminds us of people doing charity and then feeling the need to tell everyone,:you were a regular for many years, and for the only time you waited for a main course, you decided not to come anymore? It sounds a bit extreme. Warmest regards,
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Victoria
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was okay and the service was amazing from the start me and my parents felt so welcome
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FAQs

Le Vacherin offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Le Vacherin also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8742 2121.

Le Vacherin is rated 4.5 stars by 1227 OpenTable diners.

Le Vacherin does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

76-77 South Parade, Chiswick, London, W4 5LF

Additional information

Cross street
Acton Lane
Neighborhood
Chiswick
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is free after 17.pm, otherwise metered at Lunch.
Public transit
Tube: Chiswick Park (284 yards) District Line - Turnham Green (820 yards) District or Piccadilly LineActon Town (1.1 miles) District or Piccadilly Line
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Marc Wainwright
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.levacherin.com/
Phone number
020 8742 2121
Catering
We can organize private catering with tailored quotations or offer our Chef at home experience, the details are on website https://www.levacherin.com/le-vacherin-at-home/
Private party facilities
Classic French restaurant Le Vacherin is available for full venue exclusive hire for up to 80 people seated or 90 for drinks and canapés. For smaller groups we have a semi-private dining room, accommodating up to 34 guests.

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Le Vacherin

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5 courses & a glass of Cremant de Bourgogne

MONDAY NIGHT CHATEAU PROMO

OPENTABLE

AMUSE-BOUCHE DU JOUR

LES HORS D'CEUVRES

Soupe à l’oignon, gruyère & crouton (d-s-w)

Chicken liver parfait, poached kumkuats, pickled vegetables, sourdough (d-s-w)

Yellowfin tuna tartare, avocado purée, tomato & basil concassé, sesame wafer (d-f-s-w)

6 escargots de Bourgogne, garlic & parsley butter (£8.95 supp. -12 snails) (c-d-n-s-w)

Twice-baked St Maure de Touraine cheese soufflé, Trevisan radicchio, walnuts, beetroot sorbet (supp. £6.50) (d-n-s-w) (v)

LES PLATS PRINCJPAUX

Foraged mushrooms Tortelloni, wild rocket, Pecorino dust (v) (d-n-s-w)

Coq au vin, pommes purée, Chantenay carrots (d-s-w)

Filet de Daurade, squid ink Risotto, Sea asparagus, sauce aux écrevisses (c-d-f-s-w)

Confit Gressingham duck leg, braised Hispi cabbage, preserved cherries (d-s-w)

Cassoulet de Toulouse, confit duck, sausage, pork belly , gizzards, garlic herb crust (d-s-w) £7.50 supp.

MADE FOR SHARING

6/12 Maldon rock oysters, Mignonette sauce (c-s) 4.25 each-minimum 6

28 days aged Chateaubriand, French beans, bone marrow, pommes frites, grilled Portobello mushrooms & béarnaise (for 2) (d-s-w) 20.00 supp. per person

Vacherin, pickled vegetables, Bayonne ham, almond & truffle crust – 15.00 supp. per person(d-s-w)

SIDE DISHES

Sautéed spinach, French beans, gratin Dauphinois (d), pommes frites (c-f-n-s-w), 6.00 each.

BREAD BASKET

1ST one is complimentary, after that£3.75

PRE-DESSERT DE LA MAISON

LES DESSERTS

Selection of Artisanal cheeses, red onion chutney & cheese biscuits, 3pcs (d-w) supp.£9.50

Bitter chocolate cremeux, praline, buttermilk & vanilla Ice- cream (d-n-s-w)

Mixed sorbets

Madagascan vanilla crème brûlée (d-w)

5 COURSES £45.00 SERVED WITH A GLASS OF CREMANT DE BOURGOGNE

Allergens: w-wheat, d- dairy, s-sulphites, n-nuts, f- fish, c-crustacean, molluscs

All prices are inclusive of 20% VAT / A 13.5% discretionary service charge will be added

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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Does Le Vacherin offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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