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Summary
Quaint, old-fashioned decor lends a “special” atmosphere to this “small neighbourhood restaurant” in St Margaret’s. It’s resolutely French in style, providing “good portions of excellent food” from a traditional menu, whose top features are a Plat de Fruits de Mer and 28-day aged Châteaubriand, both for £80. Be warned, though, “it gets extremely busy around rugby matches at Twickenham”.
Summary
For a quality meal out St Margaret’s way, this conventional French restaurant – set in agreeably old-fashioned Victorian premises – provides a traditional and enjoyable experience that’s consistently well-rated in our annual diners’ poll. Top Tip – good-value ‘menu du jour’ available at lunch and at dinner early in the week.
Summary
A “classy” option deep in the ’burbs – chef-patron Gianluca di Monaco’s (who worked under retired über-chef, Pierre Koffmann, for a time) “lovely little French spot” occupies a cute, if “understated” St Margaret’s site long associated with gastronomy. For the odd sceptic, “sticking so strictly to the script of Gallic classics can seem a bit stifling in 2022”, but for most customers that’s exactly what makes it “a memorable place to visit”.
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!”
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43 Crown Rd, Twickenham, TW1 3EJ
Restaurant details
Le Salon Privé Restaurant Diner Reviews
"For a change there were a few tables occupied. Missed having a starter but my chateaubriand was superb and more than made up for it. Finished off with a creme brulee which was very good. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit here and will definitely looked forward to another visit."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £21.50 | £25.50 |  |
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| Pretheatre | £26.50 | £31.50 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £12.95 | £23.95 | £4.55 | £8.95 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
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 |
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