Mignonette Bistro

Modern French restaurant · Richmond ·

Mignonette Bistro

Modern French restaurant · Richmond ·

French-inspired cuisine, homemade bread, pear tarte Tatin

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109 Kew Rd, Richmond TW9 2PN, United Kingdom Get directions

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Where To Dine Along The District Line

"There are few things as comforting in the restaurant world as a good French bistro . The simplicity of their offering, from the warm, unglitzy décor to the pared-back cooking, makes them feel homely and accessible. Mignonette is the perfect example, ideal for Francophones with its hearty classical cuisine, and great value too – with the set lunch menu an absolute steal. Even better, it’s just a short walk from the renowned Kew Gardens, a must-visit for anyone travelling to London." - Andrew Young

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/dining-out/where-to-dine-along-the-district-line

Mignonette Bistro

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"How lucky are the residents of Kew? Not only do they have the world-famous gardens on their doorstep, but they’re also the beneficiaries of this terrific little restaurant. Simple, homely and French to its core, this is the epitome of a neighbourhood bistro. The cooking is uncomplicated, hearty fare; bookend your meal with the homemade bread and the pear tarte Tatin, which is well worth the 20-minute wait. Come in the day for the exceptionally well-priced lunch menu, where the dishes are just as delicious and generous." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/greater-london/london/restaurant/mignonette-1216451

Mignonette Bistro

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London’s New Restaurant Openings

"Richmond locals are getting a neighbourhood bistro—Mignonette. Expect butcher’s plates piled with stuffed pig’s trotters, calves sweetbreads, and ox cheek bordelaise, as well as shallot tatins with vegan blue cheese. There’ll also be a very reasonable £19 three-course set lunch on weekdays, and a three-course Sunday lunch for £25. We recently checked out Mignonette. Read our first thoughts here. " - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/guides/londons-new-restaurant-openings

Mignonette Bistro

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Mignonette Bistro - Review - Richmond - London - The Infatuation

"For a well-priced meal in a charming location (on a leafy, village-like street in Richmond), Mignonette Bistro is a good option. Well-dressed locals and couples fill up the French restaurant, but we were left wanting the odd linen napkin here and some sexier lighting there to create a bit of a mood. But that’s Mignonette. It’s not a ‘pick me’ kind of restaurant. The leather seats and stripped-back space match the food, which is elegant and classic. There are some thoughtful and tasty vegan options too, like the courgette flower filled with vegan goat cheese and the shallot tatin. While meals here won’t blow you away, Mignonette is a solid choice for a Richmond date night, or for the person in your life who appreciates a perfectly rolled rabbit roulade. photo credit: Jamie Jignovese photo credit: Jamie Jignovese Food Rundown Duck Fat Brioche With Selection Of Pâté And Terrines, Plum Confit Five different pâtés are presented and explained to you. Which, if you’re anything like us, you’ll forget after a few mouthfuls. From then on, it’s a game of meaty roulette. Which is OK because they’re all delicious. We liked the coarser ham hock and the duck studded with orange best. But the bread was bland. photo credit: Jamie Jignovese Courgette Flower, Goats Cheese, Asparagus, Peas, Basil Aioli We swore to never eat vegan cheese again after a cauliflower pizza incident. But this redeems the entire genre of vegan cheese. It's tangy and creamy, and works well with the fresh, crisp asparagus and rich basil aioli. photo credit: Sinéad Cranna Grilled Rabbit, Roast Garlic, Peas A La Francaise, Sauce Cassoulet Savoury bits of salty bacon and sweet onion mixed with buttery peas are always going to be a winner when done well—and this one is. The rest of the dish is a mix of comforting beige things—bean stew, mash, gravy, rabbit. While nothing is bad, it’s not particularly exciting or memorable. photo credit: Sinéad Cranna Crêpe Soufflé The inside of this soufflé is almost like candy floss: it’s so light and fluffy that it melts away to nothing with just a few bites. The outside is pleasingly slightly crispier in contrast. We just wished the flavour had been as memorable as the texture—sadly it was a bit bland. PlayMute video credit: Sinéad Cranna Complimentary Canelé With White Chocolate And Olives This free dessert was the best sweet treat. The micro canelés have a spongy centre and crystallised, sugary crust. The addition of white chocolate shards with bits of olive running through was inspired—the tangy, salty olives tempering the sweetness. photo credit: Sinéad Cranna" - Sinéad Cranna

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/reviews/mignonette-bistro

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Mignonette Bistro

Arthur R.

Google

Fantastic cooking and fantastic value at £32 for three courses for deservedly Michelin rated cooked. I’d struggle to find a better priced and quality Sunday lunch anywhere. Given the price, I’d expected small portions but they were generous and delicious.

Sophina P.

Google

The food was absolutely delicious, I’d recommend to everyone!! The staff were wonderful. Really friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful. The location is also fantastic as it’s just a few minutes from the station. I also really appreciated the use of quality ingredients sourced from across the UK, like Cornish lamb and Hereford steak. Absolutely lovely restaurant!!

Catherine N.

Google

One of the best meals I’ve ever had - every dish was mouthwatering. We ordered the sashimi and crab to start and the sea bass and chicken for main and can’t wait to be back to try their regular menu. The service was also perfect and they were great about my gluten allergy, bringing gluten free bread and telling me what was suitable on the menu (most of it). It was very reasonably priced too!

Rishi M

Google

A hidden gem! Lovely food, excellent service — such a great restaurant. The quail starter was exceptional. And their Sunday roast was equally excellent. The best part is it’s such great value for money! Our server was Nepalese and so so lovely.

Kiyo S.

Google

Five of us decided to try this restaurant in early December. We started with drinks: nice white wine and French beer. Since one of us is vegetarian, the staff recommended some extra off-menu vegetarian choices. There is not much you can choose from, but overall, it was good. The restaurant is tiny, but it was super warm and lively, full of customers, and had a super comfy vibe. The food is amazing, and they are at a reasonable price. I would recommend to give it a try.

Alexey S.

Google

I’ve been in this place a few times and I can definitely recommend it if you are looking for very well implemented French cuisine. The dinner experience offers a wider selection of options compared to lunch and I would definitely recommend dinner given the quality of starters and main courses. They also have a wider selection of wines for dinner compared to lunch. For the dinner visit, the Crab meat starter was good and the portion size was very decent. The assortment of seafood (scallop with truffle, shrimp, fish etc) was also delicious. The scallop was perfectly cooked - the texture was amazing, soft but not watery and the service temperature was also just right. The tartare was also pretty good and the flavours were balanced although the non-spicy option still felt spicy to me. The roast goose breast was the highlight as the main course. The breast was perfectly cooked - tender, juicy and ping inside and crispy skin outside. The sides and the sauce matched the goose perfectly. The madeleine was just amazing as the desert - the cream, chocolate and madeleine themselves worked together just perfectly and the balance was spot on. One of the lunch visits was not as great - some Saturdays they have so-called rugby menus which are no different from the regular menus except 2.5x difference in price. It turns out, they have the hours specified for the rugby lunches on the website. When you book you also see some slots marked as Rugby lunch. There was a hiccup with that visit but the staff offered a good way to correct the hiccup and it has shown that they do care about their customers. The first lunch experience was great. The menu allows to choose between around 3 starters, 4 mains and 4 desserts. The selection of terrines was incredible. It came with a small warm brioche that tasted great. The mains were good but not outstanding in general. The salmon dish was nicely cooked but did not have anything special in it. The liver was pretty nice - it was perfectly cooked (not dry or anything, very tender yet not having any blood) and worked really well with potato puree and peppercorn sauce. Tarte tatin dessert was great too and it worked really well with the cream. The wine selection features only French wines at pretty steep price points compared to what they are really worth. I’d personally prefer a bit richer selection of white wines. The interior is simple yet nice but the odour removal system was not as efficient - the kitchen starts at the rear part of the dining room so our clothes soaked all the smells. The staff members ate great.

Penny

Google

Fantastic food! Delicious food that is well-presented. I took my husband for a birthday meal. Recommend the white crab meat salad to start! Loved the complementary canelés and black olive white chocolate shards that came with our desserts - first time I have tried both things and they were delicious. The restaurant is cosy but service was attentive and quick. Recommended and will definitely return... I feel lucky to live only 15 mins walk away :)

Lynne F.

Google

Absolutely everything you could want from a neighbourhood bistro. And if you’re not lucky enough to live round the corner from Mignonette, well worth travelling for. After four meals here, I can safely say this is a restaurant that is consistently good. The lunch menu is probably the best bargain in London. I’d mention a quail/duck confit terrine, marinated sardines, calves liver, pork loin and apple sauce, the burnt orange basque cheesecake, the madeleine…. Except that everything on the short, seasonal menu is first rate. The bread is perfect and the marmite butter just divine. There’s a good list of wine by the glass, which like the food menu, has lots that you actually want to drink. We even had dessert wine. It’s that sort of place. You feel happy and relaxed. The service is warm, unpretentious and genuine. Mignonette is bound to be busy over the festive period and deservedly so. But I’ll be making sure to eat here as often as possible in the dog days of January.