Chez Lindsay - Richmond

A very average and pretty underwhelming dining experience. Those who praise it so highly need to venture out more and experience really good food and service if they think this place is ‘befitting Royalty’ Here’s what I liked: • I liked that I made the decision not to have a main course. Here’s what I didn’t like: • Not particularly welcoming. • No bread offered. First time in a French restaurant I’ve experienced this. • Uncomfortable seating and not a well thought layout. Why the covid screens still? Unsightly, ineffective and out of place now. • Really disappointing fish soup. Warm, not hot. The croutons were clearly not fresh and from a packet. Lacked crunch. Tiniest portion of cheese and rouille. I’ve hand on heart had better from a jar (and wouldn’t be surprised if this was as well) • The Sea Bass should have been served on a bigger plate and it seems to have been fried and then put in an oven. Average at best but the new potatoes were a tasteless waste of space. • The ‘pomme frites’ were soggy and not particularly crisp. Clearly frozen. Ketchup was some cheap brand and not particularly nice either. • Usual heavy mark up on sparkling water. Overall a disappointment as I had been looking forward to trying this Richmond restaurant. Do I recommend going? NO Will I go again? NO Was it good value? NO Price point: Vegetarian options: Caters very poorly for vegetarians or vegans. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £30–40 Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2 Recommendation for vegetarians: Would not recommend

Called in for a bite to eat after walking past and liking the look of the place perfect cosy French bistro with a framed view to the rear of the Thames through a leafy tree. Service was spot on as was the food accompanied by 2 very good glasses of french wine bought by the glass. We both chose buckwheat pancakes (Galette), one with goats cheese, one with smoked salmon which were just right for a light bite late afternoon followed by crepes for dessert and coffee again very good. Just over £60 in total, well worth it. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Quiet with tasty French cuisine Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Best restaurant in London. We go every year and always have the best experience. On this occasion it was the best I’ve ever had there over maybe 20 years. I did choose the most expensive item on the menu which was steak, but it was worth every penny. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £50–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Fruits De Mers, Galette with Cheese and Onion, French Onion Soup

Enjoyable dining experience with authentic French cuisine dishes. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5