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French restaurant in [[Locale Chiswick|Chiswick]].

[[bob]] first visited on a Friday lunchtime in June 2008 (note: as of May 2011, they no longer open for lunch on weekdays). I had no problem getting a table; the only other customers were a group of about 10. The food was very good. I had the 'Taste of Summer' lunch deal for &pound;16.50, which was three courses and a glass of wine [http://flickr.com/photos/rjw1/sets/72157606108187999/ photoset].

[[Kake]] and [[bob]] visited again on a Wednesday lunchtime in August 2009; there were plenty of free tables on this visit, too. We again went for the set lunch (now &pound;15 for two courses or &pound;17 for three, drinks not included) [http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/3862571736/ photo of menu].

[[Kake]] started with the potted mackerel [http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/3861932889/ photo]. The mackerel was good; nice and rich and well-seasoned. The accompanying pickled baby beetroot was quite mild, contrasting with the much sharper pickled baby carrots. [[bob]] went for the charentais melon with roquefort and endives [http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/3861881713/ photo].

For mains, [[Kake]] had the steak tartare [http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/3864974904/ photo]. It was fine. The accompanying frites were good and hot and crispy, but sadly oversalted. [[bob]] had the duck confit with roasted flat peach [http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/3862299977/ photo].

[[Kake]]'s verdict: Not sure.  The obvious comparison in the area is [[La Trompette, W4 2EU|La Trompette]], which I think has the edge in terms of finesse, but is also more expensive.  I think I'd prioritise a revisit to La Trompette over a revisit to Le Vacherin.

Accessibility: A small step up to get in, and a larger step up into the single (small) cubicle of the ladies'.

See also:
* [http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/reviews/6470.html Time Out review]
* [http://www.andyhayler.com/show_restaurant.asp?id=302 Andy Hayler's review]
* [https://genuiness.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/le-vacherin-london-decent-bistro-fare/ gen.u.ine.ness review]
* [http://www.kaveyeats.com/2010/03/le-vacherin-french-bistro-cooking-in.html Kavey Eats review]
* Out Of The Frying Pan reviews: [http://ootfp.blogspot.com/2010/03/le-vacherin-chiswick-2nd-february-2010.html 1], [http://ootfp.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-favourite-restaurant-le-vacherin.html 2], [http://ootfp.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/three-lunches-at-le-vacherin-sunday-4th.html 3]
* [http://richmondtransits.blogspot.com/2007/12/restaurant-review-le-vacherin-in.html Richmond Transits review]
* [http://tamarindandthyme.wordpress.com/2009/09/17/saturday-lunch-at-le-vacherin/ Tamarind and Thyme review] (lunch)
* [http://tamarindandthyme.wordpress.com/2007/10/14/le-vacherin-in-chiswick/ Tamarind and Thyme review] (dinner)
* [http://www.arbuturian.com/2011/le-vacherin The Arbuturian review]
* [http://oliverthring.blogspot.com/2009/06/le-vacherin-chiswick-london.html Thring For Your Supper review]
* [http://www.london-eating.co.uk/4244.htm London Eating comments]
* [http://www.qype.co.uk/place/47488#PlaceReviews Qype comments]
* [http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1962o76 Trusted Places comments]

<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]] and [[bob]], 26 August 2009. Opening hours taken from website, May 2011.</div>

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