RestaurantsBuckinghamshireDintonHP17

survey result

Summary

£102
£££££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Individual and with lots of character” – Frederic Desmette’s lovely little French/Belgian restaurant where “the chef greets, cooks and often serves the nicest food”. Its loyal fan club continue to enjoy it and rate it highly, saying “it‘s always a pleasure to visit!” Top Menu Tip – “best scallops ever, fabulous turbot and amazing salmon”.

Summary

£97
 ££££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Frederic Desmette’s cosy old sixteenth century cottage on the village green is a “real family-run restaurant” that’s “not influenced by current fashion”, but instead turns out a “fairly static” but “excellent quality” Belgian menu all “served up by Freddie with great aplomb!”

Summary

£84
 ££££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A joy to eat there and service is lovely!” – Frederic Desmette’s cosy, beamed house on the village green only attracts a small volume of feedback this year, but it remains positive for his Belgian cuisine and well-kept cellar.

Summary

£78
 ££££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “very cosy” sixteenth-century house on the village green makes an ideal setting for Frederic Desmette’s “great” Belgian cuisine, with plenty of game on the menu reflecting his interest in wildlife (he’s an accomplished wildlife photographer). There’s also a “fabulous wine list (ask for the cellar specials)”. Top Tip: “superb crepes”.

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Have you eaten at La Chouette?

Westlington Grn, Dinton, HP17 8UW

Restaurant details

Portions
No dress code
35

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£18.30 £35.80 £11.00 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%
Westlington Grn, Dinton, HP17 8UW
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm
Friday12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm
Saturday7 pm‑9 pm
SundayCLOSED

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