Harden's survey result
Summary
This cute and characterful independent bistro offers a “lovely neighbourhood dining experience” in suburban St Margaret’s, with “very good cooking and presentation” from chef-patron Gianluca di Monaco, who learned his trade under Pierre Koffmann, doyen of French chefs in London. A favoured pit-stop before the rugby at nearby Twickenham – or to celebrate afterwards. Top Tip: “Chateaubriand to die for!”
Summary
“Excellent French food prepared by an Italian chef” – Gianluca di Monaco, who trained under the great Pierre Koffmann – wins solid ratings for this “very pretty” St Margaret’s bistro. Its prix-fixe menu offers “excellent value and choices”, ensuring it is “always busy”. Top Tip – “good venue before the rugby at nearby Twickenham”.
Summary
“Excellent French food prepared by an Italian chef” – Gianluca di Monaco, who trained under the great Pierre Koffmann – wins solid ratings for this “very pretty” St Margaret’s bistro. Its prix-fixe menu offers “excellent value and choices”, ensuring it is “always busy”. Top Tip – “good venue before the rugby at nearby Twickenham”.
Summary
Notably smart with its white tablecloths and stained-glass windows, this three-year-old St Margarets bistro is a hit with local diners for its “beautifully prepared” French classics, “friendly service and good ambience”. “The new vegetarian menu is a definite winner”, and for rugby fans, it’s “ideal when going to Twickers!”.
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Owner's description
Situated in the heart of St Margaret's, Le Salon Privé is ideal for romantic dinners, business lunches and private dining celebrations, having two private rooms, one with its own bar.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £21.00 | £25.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £13.90 | £27.50 | £4.75 | £6.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
Le Salon Privé Restaurant Diner Reviews
"It's a very serious place, this - serious food and serious clientele. And serious prices! But hang on - we are in zone 4. And there's something a little stifling about this French classics menu in 2022. I mean they probably don't even stick to the script so religiously in Paris nowadays..."
43 Crown Rd, Twickenham, TW1 3EJ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑21:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑21:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑21:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑21:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑21:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
