Harden's survey result
Summary
“We schlep across town from E18 two or three times a year and we always have a wonderful experience!” – this “consistently fabulous” destination occupies a low-profile location in a Chiswick sidestreet, but remains the “go-to-choice in West London” for many reporters and “rivals many more high-profile West End temples of gastronomy”. Like its even-more-famous stablemate, Chez Bruce, its “bright”, neighbourhood-style interior is smart but far from flash – the “spoiling experience” it delivers derives from its “seriously imaginative and beautifully executed” modern cuisine and its “seamless and charming” service. And it offers “very good value”, too: “this is exactly what every restaurant at this price point should aspire to”. On the downside, the table layout can seem “too crowded”, and there were also very occasional good-but-not-great meals reported this year: “are they a bit stretched since they added more covers?”
Summary
“We schlep across town from E18 two or three times a year and we always have a wonderful experience!” – this “consistently fabulous” destination occupies a low-profile location in a Chiswick sidestreet, but remains the “go-to-choice in West London” for many reporters and “rivals many more high-profile West End temples of gastronomy”. Like its even-more-famous stablemate, Chez Bruce, its “bright”, neighbourhood-style interior is smart but far from flash – the “spoiling experience” it delivers derives from its “seriously imaginative and beautifully executed” modern cuisine and its “seamless and charming” service. And it offers “very good value”, too: “this is exactly what every restaurant at this price point should aspire to”. On the downside, the table layout can seem “too crowded”, and there were also very occasional good-but-not-great meals reported this year: “are they a bit stretched since they added more covers?”
Summary
“The kind of restaurant that sets the gold standard” – this “classy and understated” neighbourhood star has an obscure location in a Chiswick side street and echoes the “unshowy” excellence of its stablemate Chez Bruce, “delivering the goods year on year”. “Novel, vibrant and exciting cooking still thrills and surprises” and service, likewise, “is outstanding – you never feel like a waiter is looking over your shoulder but the staff are attentive to everything”. The persnickety feel that the interior is maybe a mite “clinical”, but most reporters feel “the surroundings are lovely”, “all very relaxed”, cosseted by “the hum of happy diners”.
Summary
“A consistent class act, year-in-year-out” – this “perfect local” (“people of Chiswick, do you know how lucky you are?”) is “pretty much on a par with Chez Bruce”, its stablemate. “The sublime cooking manages to be classic, yet with exciting elements popping up in each dish”, staff are “first rate” and – though “relaxed” – its “elegant” styling would not be out of place in the West End.
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Have you eaten at La Trompette?
Owner's description
La Trompette opened in 2001 and has been showered with accolades since the outset; a reflection of the care, dedication and energy invested in the restaurant by the whole team. It serves some of the best food in London but without the formality or prices associated with the capital’s top end establishments.
We closed at the beginning of 2013 for a complete refurbishment, and have expanded to include a brand new kitchen, private dining and improved customer facilities. The new appearance has not changed the focus of the restaurant. The aim is as it always has been, to give all our guests the best possible dining experience from start to finish.
La Trompette remains under the same ownership which includes other notable restaurants Chez Bruce and The Glasshouse.
Prices
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| Lunch | £45.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £65.00 | |
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| SundayLunch | £50.00 | |
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| Wine per bottle | £36.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
The chef
Rob Weston took over the kitchen at La Trompette in February 2013. Rob’s career reads rather like a great food guide; working at a senior level for Marco Pierre White followed by Guy Savoy in Paris, Le Gavroche and then, most recently, 15 years as Phil Howard’s right arm and Head Chef at The Square.
Rob’s feet however remain planted firmly at the stove; the phrase “I’d rather be cooking” sums up Rob’s passion for the kitchen rather than the paper shuffling that comes with it.
La Trompette Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Good cooking, well balanced crab linguine, well cooked veal, excellent lamb. Very good cheese selection, only 3 cheeses but good condition. Service could be a bit more polished."
"With consistently wonderful food and service, this place never lets us down. No wonder we keep going back and taking friends there. The bread is delicious, the flavour combinations are clever and interesting, and the souffles are always incredible. But their salted caramel truffles are my favourite thing! They are the best salted caramel truffles ever (and I don't say this lightly, I have done a lot of research on the subject!)."
5-7 Devonshire Rd, London, W4 2EU
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
