DINING OUT IN CHISWICK

Restaurant news and reviews - archive

Sam's At Chiswick House?
Award winning brasserie in line for new cafe's franchise

As Fish Hook celebrates its first year,
we catch up with chef and proprietor Michael Nadra

Is He Worth The Hype?
We find out as Ramsay opens his third pub The Devonshire

The Gastrofication of Chiswick's Pubs Continues
With the transformation of the Grove Park Hotel into the Old Stationhouse

How To Cheat With French...
Joanna Biddolph defies anyone to challenge her home-cooked food (from Darcau!)

The Weir Bar & Dining Room
Out-of-towners discover Brentford's best kept secret

Le Vacherin Goes 'Bistrots Modernes'
Malcolm John treats his restaurant to a refurbishment

It's The Scores On The Doors That Count
Hygiene inspection reports of restaurants now available online

Thoroughly Modern Setting With Very Traditional Food
Penny Flood tries out the new kid on the Fauconberg block

Tarantella - So Good He Went There Twice!
M Devito discovers a family run Italian trattoria on his doorstep

High Road Location or Inspired Italian Cooking?
Emma Brophy ponders the secret of Zizzi's success

Brave Enough To Bag A Kebab?
Joanna Biddolph discovers the delights of late night eating at Elias

A Joke of A Review
Food critic should brush up on local knowledge as well as gags

Does Ochre Live Up To Its Promise?
We check out Chiswick's newest restaurant / bar

A Burger Too Far?
GBK and Tootsies feel the pinch as diners tighten their belts

A Bit of French In Front of the TV
We try out the take out from Bedford Corner's Darcau

As Ramsay's Refit Gets Underway
ChiswickW4 gets a preview of what's to come at Devonshire

Duke of Sussex Restored To Former Glory
Offering unpretentious, hearty food and a laid back atmosphere

My Big Fat Greek Dinner
We discover the delights of Chiswick's 'best kept secret'

Market Traders Turn Bistro Into Budsara
Chiswick food writer Andy Hayler reviews the new Thai in town

Full English breakfast @ Italian deli
We learn something about one of our national dishes

As Chiswick Moran Celebrates its First Anniversary
Emma Brophy talks shop with family man Tommy Moran and the hotel's Sales Manager Robert Russell

TV Dinners Spoil Ramsay's Top Rating
Restaurant Guide places La Trompette in London's Top Ten

Martin Lampen's Sausage in a Basket
Local author chronicles the joys and tragedies of British food

Tasty Thai At A Palatable Price
We put King Street's 101 Thai Kitchen to the test

Leiths Is On The Move
Internationally acclaimed school comes to Stamford Brook

Recipe for Romance in Devonshire Road
Hidden gem Zagora creates traditional style of Moroccan food

Le Vacherin Goes 'Bistrots Modernes'
Malcolm John treats his restaurant to a refurbishment

Out of the Ordinary in Stamford Brook
Lucy Metherell on why she adopted The Raven as her local

Gordon's Alive - He's On His Way
Gordon Ramsay in talks to buy The Devonshire House

'Save Our Favourite Tea Lady!'
Ravenscourt Park Cafe regulars petition council

Sam Broadens His Horizons
Acquiring Soho House Site South of The River

Calm Down Dear - It's Only a Review
Grumpy Winner shows a distinct lack of class during his recent visit to Chiswick's La Trompette

The Carpenters Arms in Black Lion Lane
St Peter's Square Restaurant gets another makeover

Strong Showing For Chiswick's Food Heroes
As search for nation's favourite fare sees 11 local nominations

Is Chiswick The C Word?
Gordon Ramsay sets his sights on W4 for third pub

Calm Down Dear - It's Only a Review
Grumpy Winner shows a distinct lack of class during his recent visit to Chiswick's La Trompette

Head Chef Gives Menus A Makeover
Wayne Dixon joines Chiswick Moran Hotel

Toby Young Continues To Lose Friends and Alienate Chiswick
Barley Mow slur ends in a back-handed apology and the promise of a visit

As the hitherto humble burger begins to make the headlines
We continue our search for Chiswick's finest at Sam's Bar & Brasserie

Sunday Lunch at Chiswick Moran Hotel
Local roast dinner aficionados test drive Napa Restaurant's latest offering

How does a boy from St Vincent end up with a French bistro in Chiswick?
Emma Brophy meets Le Vacherin's acclaimed Chef Patron Malcolm John to find out

Andy's Set To Reopen
And delight Turkish food fans with new ground floor cafe

A Taste of Summer at Le Vacherin
With Phil Collins fine fruit & vegetables

What happened to good old fashioned pub grub?
We go in search of some traditional home made fare

Chiswick Not Big Enough For Black & Blue
Turnham Green Terrace site left empty for over a year

Woodlands Restaurant Gets Top Marks For Originality
As we check out the Chiswick branch of this South Indian vegetarian chain

Authentic Iranian on Fauconberg Road
Classy Sultanee dishes up some interesting cooking

Watery Gravy Dictates Restaurant Overhaul
Flooded basement closes popular eatery for over a month

Who makes the best coffee in Chiswick?
Residents reveal their local preferences

Bright Future for Former Copper Kettle
As friensds transform tea rooms into Darcu on the Green

Seamless Simplicity at Shackology
We savour some shack chic on the High Road

What does it take to make a restaurant "family-orientated"?
Tonya Blowers ponders the question over dinner with her nearest and dearest at Chiswick's Giraffe

Fallout at Fishworks as another director departs
Fishy business continues at Turnham Green Terrace restaurant

South Parade to Get a Pub Fit for Royalty
Realpubs buy The Duke and plan a major gastro renovation

Barley Mow's Makeover Gets The Thumbs Up
Something for everyone at this High Road local

How does GBK fare amongst the competition?
We continue our search for the best burger in town

High Road House ordered to remove canopies
Will the council's decision set a precedent for other High Road traders?

Experience a Revolution in 'Vodka Nations'
And perhaps the ride of your life in a pimped up Russian Lada!

Chilling out at Carvosso's at 210
Pleasantly detained at the old police station

Trying Out Nicole Kidman's Favourite W4 Restaurant
Emma Brophy follows in the footsteps of an Aussie A-lister at Strada

Back to Sixties on Devonshire Road
Oriental Brasserie provides a disappointing night out

Modest Mows proves worth contender in culinary stakes
Barley Mow Passage's underdog displays real talent with traditional values

Restaurants forced to clean up their act
FSA's scores on the doors will give restaurants their stars

Vacherin season begins with celebration dinner
Malcolm John hosts evening with wine tasting

The Birdcage reverts to former name and opens as The Roebuck
Chiswick's new gastropub shows signs of competence in the kitchen on opening night

Sam's Bar & Brasserie Picks Up Coveted Time Out Award
Best Local Restaurant 'ticks all the right boxes'

Battle of the Brasseries
How does Chez Gerard fare amongst formidable competition?


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Continental
French, Italian, and Modern British

International
 

Everything from Greek to Tex Mex

Pizza/pasta 
Yes we know pasta and pizza come from Italy

Oriental 
Chinese, Thai and Malay

Indian
All sub-continental dining

Cafes and fast food
Sandwiches, kebabs, chips etc.

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Green Chilli hits the right notes
Distinctive King Street Indian scores highly on food and style

Upmarket Italian shows real promise
Vino Rosso may be still finding its feet but already displays real competence in the kitchen

Sam's Short-Listed for Time Out Award and..
.. one of London's top 20 restaurants for kids says Times

Chez Gerard looks set to open in Chiswick
Caffe Uno to be converted to new format

We try out the Nandos experience
And discover that the Portuguese take fast food to a whole new level

Chiswick's Food Heroes
Search for nation's champions sees eight local nominations

First anniversary at Sam's Bar & Brasserie
To mark the occasion we talk to Sam Harrison about community spirit, food heroes & how he spends his free time

Moran Hotel's Napa Restaurant
We get a taste of East Coast meeting West London

Breakfast at Balans
We try out New York style dining on the High Road

Aboard the Gravy train
Established restaurant maintains standards

New Restaurant bar & deli
Friends bring some goodness to the High Road

Chiswick's Top ten restaurants
A regularly updated poll on local restaurants

Talking Italian with Antonio
As Chiswick says benvenuto to the latest gastronomic addition to the High Road

Sam's frees Toby Young from horrible misconception
Journalist's enlightenment on why Chiswick comes top every time

Bemused by The Bollo
Emma Brophy wonders if she's the only one missing the point

A real gem on the High Road
Annapurna maintains its reputation by dishing up a first rate ruby

Carluccio's brings Italian gioia di vivere to W4
Exclusive preview of Chiswick's newest Italian cafe and food shop

Texas Lone Star to turn black and blue
Steak house chain set to take over on Turnham Green Terrace

No puffing with your pasta
Fresh air all part of the service at Carluccio's

The Pilot proves perfect for parental getaway
Local gastro pub lives up to its reputation

Talking 'bout a Revolution
Great craic had by all at vodka bar's opening party

The Lazy Vine in St. Peter's Square
Roland Hanbury visits his new local restaurant

Classic Italian at Caffe Piccolo
Traditional dishes just like mama used to make

Fish fans will fall hook, line & sinker
Michael Nadra makes an outstanding return to Chiswick restaurant scene with Fish Hook

All About Annie's
Emma Brophy meets the inspiration behind the institution

A taste of Burgundy
Pissarro validates their reputation for fine food & wine

A Turkish delight on the terrace
Emma Brophy discovers the wonders of Andy's Restaurant

Chiswick eateries get a Maschler mention
Sam's Bar & Brasserie listed in 'Best Eats of 2005'

Spelling variation signals change of direction
Fish Hook reopens under new Chef / Proprietor

Top award for local restaurateur
Fishwork's Mitch Tonks named 'Restaurateur of the Year'

Carluccio sets his sights on Chiswick
Restaurant chain planning new branch on the High Road

Egon Ronay Stars for Two Chiswick Restaurants
Le Vacherin and La Trompette included in the 2006 edition of the prestigious guide

Texas Gone Star

Chiswick loses its popular tex-mex restaurant overnight

Is Chiswick set for a Revolution?
Vodka bar chain tipped to open on the High Road

A very good reason to a lie-in
Checking out the weekend brunch at Sam'

A taste of France for under a tenner
Le Vacherin proves to be "a blessed local phenomenon"

Funtime Frankie's
Glitz, glamour and great grub at Chiswick newest restaurant

What has Chiswick done to upset Adrian?
Sunday Times reviewer describes W4 as home to 10,000 dipsomanics

Not all plain sailing at Pacific Bar & Grill
Restaurant's most recent incarnation proves a little turbulent

Frankies opens with glitz, glamour & distinct lack of grub!
Celebrity champagne reception launches W4's new eatery

Frankie's Restaurant Secret Plans Revealed
Woods finds out how new local Italian will make sure their pizza deliveries arrive piping hot

Sam's Bar & Brasserie Excels at Dress Rehearsal
Nick Montagu offers a preview of the new local restaurant

So long and thanks for all the fish
Fish Hoek restaurant could close after change of ownership

The Swan dishes up an ugly duckling
Popular gastro-pub doesn't quite live up to its reputation

La Trompette on the cheap
Same standards of excellence at a set menu price

Preview week invitation from Sam's Bar & Brasserie
New restaurant planning 'dress rehearsals'

Perfect Balans on High Road
New Chiswick restaurant makes an impressive start

Frankie Dettori to ride into town
Marco Pierre White helping him expand restaurant chain

Rick Stein toasts Sam's Brasserie
Celebrity chef visits site of soon-to-open restaurant at the Barley Mow Centre

Pissarro's at the heart of the riverside community
Emma Brophy takes a look at one of Chiswick's favourite restaurants

Hole in the Wall - Chiswick's newest gastro-pub
- reviewed by Nick Montagu

No need for a brief encounter in Grove Park - The Burlington Restaurant on Station Parade

New restaurant looks set to get green light - Planning approval recommended for site at Barley Mow Passage

West end pedigree, local outlook - Devonshire House

Chiswick restaurant has 'London's best wine list'

Fishy Business on Turnham Green Terrace