“Wonderful modern French food” is the attraction at Le Vacherin, which also wins praise for its “consistently good service” and “warm, intimate, romantic ambience”. The clean lines, authentic trappings and white linen tablecloths lend a Parisian air to this dyed-in-the-wool bistro, which is “great for a celebration” as well as a cosy dinner à deux. The menu is classic and elegant, from starters of escargots de Bourgogne or seared foie gras with boudin blanc to suprême of sea trout with crayfish and crab bisque or an assiette of duck with preserved cherries. Sharing options including rock oysters, pot au feu or chateaubriand add to the romance, and desserts stay with the classics – think apricot tarte Tatin or crème brûlée with orange madeleines. Also check out the “incredible steak-frites offer”. The wine list favours France, but doesn’t exclude the rest of the world – note the selection of the month.

- SquareMeal

"There's plenty of Gallic bonhomie over in Chiswick in the form of Le Vacherin, a restaurant named in honour of a fine French cheese or an iconic dessert, depending, perhaps, on which is your favourite. It looks the part with its polished-wood floors, burgundy leather banquettes and mirror-friezes on cream walls hung with French-themed posters, and the kitchen's output doesn't let the side down either. If a judge of a good restaurant is doing the simple things well, a plate of sautéed new season's ceps with garlic and parsley is a very good sign indeed. There's Bayonne ham with remoulade and classic onion soup, too, and main courses such as confit duck leg with Puy lentils and fillet of sea bass with salsify and samphire. Wild rabbit with Morteau sausage and Dijon mustard is a good dose of rustic authenticity, and, for dessert, iced prune and Armagnac parfait or a good old crème brûlée hit the spot. The prix-fixe menu is particularly good value in any language."

- AA

"Can't be faulted" say fans of the "reliable" French cooking matched with a "fantastic" parisian atmosphere" at this "charming", "quiet" bistro a smidge "off the main track" in Chiswick: "unobtrusive service" and a "fab wine list" boister the feeling that, though prices are a "bit on the expensive side", "what you get is definaitely worth paying for. "

- Zagat

"My partner & I had a wonderful 3 course meal. Each and every mouthful was delicious. For me, perfection. We cannot wait until we can afford to visit again"

- Tripadvisor

"Excellent service, tasty dishes and athmosphere that makes me feel more than welcome, I recommend the restaurant to everybody!"

- QYPE

"We were spoilt for choice with the food, and there was plenty to fulfil a romantic evening out, including the signature dish of whole, baked Vacherin to share. I opted for the plate of charcuterie, which would have been a meal on its own and was imaginatively presented on a rustic cheese board."

- The Green - Magazine

"We were spoilt for choice with the food, and there was plenty to fulfil a romantic evening out, including the signature dish of whole, baked Vacherin to share. I opted for the plate of charcuterie, which would have been a meal on its own and was imaginatively presented on a rustic cheese board."

- The Independent On Sunday Review

"A great bistro simple, assured French cooking served smartly to a relaxed clientele and at a decent priceIf youre a cheese fan this is probably one of the best places to try it in." - Nick Harman

- London Eating

"Le Vacherin offers quality French bistro cuisine in refreshingly undersigned surroundingsThe 90 strong list of regional French wines gives diners an enviable choice."

- The Saturday Times Knowledge

"A just-so bistro that delivers classic dishes done with the best ingredients from the UK and France. So, Alsace bacon with diver-caught scallops and black pudding. Best French staff, too" - Tracey MacLeod

- The Independent Magazine