Chez Lindsay in Richmond upon Thames

Perfect place for a dinner with friends on a Friday night. Superb presentation of food, excellent service, proper wine list. Had been here in the past for special occasions, and then a long gap between visits, was so glad to come back. Highly recommended.

Food and service here is amazing , we been coming here for the last couple of years, you will not be disappointed,

Surprisingly quiet on a Bank Holiday Saturday the fish soup was delicious The Halibut portion was small but well presented. It is the best place to enjoy a bottle of Normandy cider.

Small French Bistro in Richmond. Good choice of dishes, specializing in Breton Galettes . Lovely genuine atmosphere, friendly professional staff, not intrusive or rushed.... food nicely presented, good portion size and quality produce. Excellent value for money......highly recommend a visit.

My friend and I ate there last night and ordered the plat du jour. We both got food poisoning. When we called up to tell the restaurant they refused to accept that it was the dish we had, despite the fact we both had the same food. They did not apologise or offer a refund. Extremely disappointed with the customer service and will not be returning

@chezlindsay. Walked in without reservation and we were welcomed warmly. Had a great after drinks dinner, lovely food, great atmosphere and excellent service. The food and drinks were superb. Very recommendable to everyone. Thank you. :)

Este era uno de los favoritos de mi madre y mi padre - suegro - cuando era propiedad de Lindsay. Ambos han fallecido, uno muy recientemente, por lo que visitamos en su honor. Hemos estado varias veces antes, pero no desde que los nuevos propietarios se hicieron cargo, así que no estábamos seguros de qué esperar. Nada ha cambiado mucho en términos de diseño y servicio e incluso el menú se veía muy similar a antes. La comida era muy buena, y fuimos bien atendidos por nuestro servidor. Fue una experiencia apropiada en memoria de dos personas maravillosas.

Food crafted with care, impeccable service, great selection of wines.

My friend and I turned up about 4:30 in the afternoon, having both been held up over lunchtime. We asked for a table and were delighted to be seated next to the windows that look out over the river and bridge. We selected from the set lunch menu and were very happy with our choices. We both felt it was very good food and good value for money! I can't wait for my next visit!

Have been going here for over 20 years. Credit to the chef and equipe for maintaining such a consistently high standard.

Another enjoyable meal - oysters for 2 to start, then chicken and mussels for mains; all was tasty and cooked well. Had a nice bottle of Médoc to accompany the food. Service was friendly and efficient, still feel the ambience could be improved by dimming the lighting slightly and putting a few sound baffles on the ceiling. Having said that, the restaurant was full for our sitting so they're doing well regardless!

Traditional French food, excellent service. Moules were exceptionally good. Also had scallops, halibut, lamb and a divine crème brûlée. Very fairly priced for the quality of food.

Magnífico y acogedor restaurante francés local no ha perdido nada de su encanto o calidad desde que el propietario original se retiró. Este es un restaurante de larga data con una base de clientes fieles. Ahora he hecho dos fiestas en la sala de arriba en los últimos tres años, que caben cómodamente 20 personas. La comida es de primera categoría, el servicio es amable y atento y todo esto viene a un precio razonable. Muy recomendable!

I picked this for a special birthday celebration after checking reviews, the venue exceeded expectations. Every course was delicious, the service friendly and welcoming, the venue itself was comfy and had a great atmosphere. We will visit again.

went with a large group (20) Food was good and very Breton nice inexpensive house wine

delightful experience, fairly expensive

Great place for pre-rugby lunch

The steak frites was simply sublime!

A very cosy and friendly restaurant, with an excellent set menu! We had the lunch menu (3 courses for £27.50/each), and the starters and mains exceeded our expectations. The chicken with mushroom risotto was very rich and cooked perfectly, there was also a light 2.5% cider available. The set menu changes slightly often, so a good incentive to visit again! Definitely recommend visiting for lunch on a weekday, it's lively without being crowded.

Great crepes. Good service. Unfortunately lunchtime menu has been shrunk. No starters except on set lunch menu.

Had our Dad's 70th Birthday here in the private room. The venue, food and service were absolutely fantastic.

Very respectable French bistro in Richmond. We went for lunch and found out only the fixed menu is available before 5pm. Despite the a la carte menu not being available we still had a very decent meal and I appreciate the staff ordering me the escargots despite not being in the fixed menu. Everything we ordered was delicious not least the corn fed chicken, the sea bream and of course the perfectly cooked and tender rib eye. Desserts in the fixed menu were a little disappointing & underwhelming and recommend different items are offered. The selection of cheeses is offered though and that was excellent.

Last night we went for the most delightful last minute dinner at Chez Lindsay! The Camembert starter was divine, followed by potentially the best fish dish I’ve ever tasted! The halibut is a must try!! My dad had welks followed by steak frites of which he demolished every bit!!😋😋 I have quite a complicated intolerance but the staff made any adjustments to the dishes seamlessly. Finished on sharing a tarte tatin with an extra scoop of blackcurrant sorbet. Will definitely be back, thank you for a wonderful night!!

I’m a massive foodie and I’m married to a French man. This is the best French food I have eaten outside of France.

An excellent experience. I could not see how it could be better

Gorgeous good, lovely wine selection, loved my visit. Thank you.

Had an amazing lunch here yesterday. The food has always been great but today was exceptional. And the staff are lovely! We’ll be back soon We’re lucky to have this place in Richmond.

We celebrated 1 year together and we went for dinner. The best duck and beef we ever had!! Next year we're back to celebrate 2 years together ❤️ Fantastic food! 5*

Chill atmosphere, yet beautifully-presented, delicious food. Halibut was perfectly cooked, and with a side of bread there was plenty of food at a good price for the quality.

Great place to dine...relaxed, superb food and service

Really enjoyed this three course set lunch when I dropped in after a long walk.

Tuvimos otra comida absolutamente fantástica en Chez Lindsay. Las berenjenas rellenas de ratatouille y feta con salsa pesto fueron increíbles.

Restaurante agradable y tranquilo, y fresco en una noche cálida. El plato del día era excelente, pero el cordero era muy salado. Crepes de postre estaban fuera de este mundo! Carta de vinos sustancial, pero un poco caro. Servicio adecuado, pero no más que eso.

Very friendly staff and very good dessert 😋

Pretty disappointed overall meal the food was below average and the service was poor. It’s changed a lot with the new ownership.

Was a bit skeptical due to some of the other reviews, but was pleasantly surprised. The buckwheat galette was great and comparable to what I tried in Paris and other dishes (especially the soups) were fantastic. They also had cider from Brittany which was lovely.

Delicious meal, friendly staff, what more can you ask

Anoche fuimos por primera vez. La comida, el vino y el ambiente eran encantadores, pero lo mejor fue el servicio. Personal muy amable y educado, muy acogedor. Lo recomendaría.

Wonderful staff and delicious food. I am French and was proud to show my English partner how good French cuisine can be. He really enjoyed the gratin dauphinois which was my favourite dish as a child.

Este era un gran lugar, pero ahora no tanto. El servicio era lento, pero el menú ahora se limita a muchas menos opciones. Esperábamos un poco por los entrantes y luego la red. Estoy seguro de que los nuevos propietarios están solucionando las cosas.

The escargot butter was divine, only complaint was not enough bread to soak it up! steak was ok and tasted a bit tough. But the tart was so good! Good wine as well

The place was cozy and friendly. People were busy with serving but not forgetting smile. Not to mention the good taste of the food, we had a wonderful time.

Absolutely stunning food and great fast friendly service. Loved this authentic French restaurant! Highly recommended.

Came here for lunch. The food was tasty but for the price was a bit underwhelming.

A small restaurant with good food & friendly atmosphere

Hemos estado aquí dos veces y el chef y la cocina son muy buenos. Platos muy deliciosos con delicadeza de sabor, y razonable en precio también. Las vieiras eran divinas y el plato de pescado de mis maridos con piperade era absolutamente delicioso. Ojalá el personal de espera estuviera al mismo nivel. Al entrar en el restaurante dije que teníamos una reserva a las 7 pm. La camarera dijo ‘Más información’... así que dimos nuestro nombre. Brusco y totalmente innecesario, ya que nadie entró en el restaurante durante unos 20 minutos más tarde y había otra pareja en el restaurante. Esto simplemente no es educado o una manera de hacer que los huéspedes se sientan bienvenidos. El camarero principal no hizo nada para agregar a la experiencia gastronómica, solo sonrió al final cuando pagamos nuestra cuenta! De lo contrario, parecía que estaba allí bajo coacción. En el lado positivo, el servicio era muy eficiente. Estoy agregando estos comentarios para enviar un mensaje a la administración de que sus estándares de servicio deben ser abordados. Especialmente si una comida resulta en un cargo de servicio de £ 20.

Authentic French food, but the table is small.

Convivial ambience, great food and kind service

This is a shadow of its former self. I used to frequent it many years ago and clearly the decor has not been updated. It feels drab, heck, even the clientele is drab too. As for the food, it's completely tasteless compared to a good crepe in France. I would know: I am French and I was born in Brittany. The roquefort barely contains any roquefort, instead, it's a weak saunce mixed with tons of spring onions and while the base is decent ,it's really not worth 26 quid. Absolutely avoid until they fix it, If they ever do

I can’t forget the duck confit and lemon & passion fruit dessert (maybe it was a parfait?) I had at Chez Lindsay. Always delicious!

Nice relaxing bistro specialising in galettes

Excellent food and service at very reasonable price.

It felt like being back in Paris. I love relaxing atmosphere here! I've enjoyed 3 course meal. I'll definitely come back again to eat a crepe for desert!

Good Savoury Galettes and excellent staff and service.

Was cozy and food was delicious!

I love this fabulous and authentic French restaurant. We come here often and the good is always great and the staff lovely

Amazing galettes and crepes! The crème brulee was also delicious! We will come back for sure! 10/10 recommended ♥️

Authentic French cuisine with authentic French staff. We really enjoyed the moules and our waiter was great!

Often quiet lunchtime weekdays but definitely worth a visit . Very reasonable priced and delicious food

Small friendly with excellent food. Fixed prix menu has good selection and good value in these times of rapidly rising restaurant prices. Scallops and steak especially good today.

We were a bit apprehensive once we arrived and were shown to the table as the place looked tired and a need of a complete refresh. The table was set without a table cloth but with cutlery on what appeared to be a clean pine table but very sticky to touch. Didn’t really get any authentic French Bistro vibe about the place. Our apprehension was followed by disappointment when we asked about the Prix Fixe menu which we were told was only available as lunch times. The reason we booked the restaurant was that we wanted pre-theatre a dinner and the fixed price menu is offered on the website without any small print and so seemed ideal especially for a booking at 16.45pm. So, instead of going elsewhere, we decided to stay and order of the A la Carte menu. We shared a Vegetarian pancake which was very good. However my wife Beef Bourguignon was over seasoned and too salty whilst my lamp steak was delicious. It is not a good experience when one person is enjoying their meal but the other is totally disappointed with theirs. We kept swapping our plates to share the experience – good and bad. All in all, l we ended up spending nearly £100 for 1 shared starter, two mains with two glasses of wine. A bit expensive for what it was. Service was reasonable but disappointing first and last visit.

An absolute treat. Thoroughly recommend. The crepes were amazing, so tasty with the very best ingredients. Staff were lovely and so efficient.

Absolutely stunning food and service. Tonight we couldn’t choose between starters and mains so we had three of the most delicious starters you could imagine. The tomato and red pepper soup was a gorgeous silky texture with the emphasis on the red pepper. The pork and rabbit terrine was unbelievable. It was moist and tasty with delicious onion marmalade. The scallops to follow with cauliflower puree and capers and raisins were divine. An inspirational combination of flavours. What a wonderful place to eat in and with the most dedicated staff Samantha and Cedric and a fantastic chef/owner Guru. We are so lucky to have somewhere like Chez Lindsay.

This is a charming little local French restaurant. The service was very good and the ambience was lovely, only a few tables but a nice atmosphere. What stood out though was the food. I've eaten in many Michelin star restaurants including Le Gavroche, and I can honestly say the food here was better. The Magret de Canard was a masterpiece of fine dining, the balance of flavours, textures and presentation was amazing. The scallops for starter was divine as well, beautiful rich flavours and perfectly seasoned. Highly recommended.

The food and service is great. The atmosphere is suitable for a relaxed lunch, however, the decor could do with some work. It does feel like you are eating in an office canteen. The tables are too big and could do with some white table cloths. In the evening, the lighting is awful. However, it does fill with people who clearly know their food. Few touches here and there and this could be great.

Booked on recommendation of friends to entertain visitor from Sweden. What a complete disappointment. Clearly understaffed the service was very slow. When the food eventually arrived the escargots were cold and had to be returned. All three main courses 2 duck and 1 steak were overcooked and dry. It was as if the food had been sitting under a heater in the kitchen for some time! The waiters really did not seem bothered so we just ate what was in front of us - paid and left!! Very very poor attitude. We will not be returning.

Chez Lindsay consistently serves the most exquisite dishes. The presentation is superb, as is the taste and quality of the ingredients. Halibut with king prawns, caviar and spinach in a beurre blanc sauce was divine. Samantha and Guru are such lovely people. What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday evening. Thank you. I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather be between 7 and 9 pm on a January Sunday!

A wonderful little gem. A great menu and service. The food was lovely. My only negative comment would be that my calves liver was over cooked. I personally prefer pink. But overall wonderful

So good.....weekend away with wife so thought this restuarant looked nice...not at all it was more than that...it was special...food ,service and value for money....a nice change from our go to Italian...try it!

Perfect. Proper French bistro. Warm atmosphere great service and the best food and wine.

A great restaurant with good service and quality food. The menu is varied with a good choice of first courses and mains. The deserts are great especially the crème brûlée. There is a range of wines a reasonable prices. Overall great value and a good food.

Lovely place, brilliant French food and wine. Attentive service.

The area is really nice and the restaurant has an authentic French feel. Staff are all friendly and helpful, and the food was fresh, well presented, and super tasty. everything was amazing!!

A very disappointing experience, overall, especially for the price they charge. Came here, looking at the rating on Google and that was a huge mistake. The key issue is food, which was just bad. I visited tens of French restaurants and bistro all across France and other countries, and the quality of food here was, probably, the worst. Our main course was Magret de Canard (Duck Breast), it was very tough and dry. The waiting time was also very bad, we had to wait almost 45 minutes till we got the main course. We paid £93 for everything, which was very high for the quality we got. Avoid!

A very disappointing experience, overall, especially for the price they charge. Came here, looking at the rating on Google and that was a huge mistake. The key issue is food, which was just bad. I visited tens of French restaurants and bistro all across France and other countries, and the quality of food here was, probably, the worst. Our main course was Magret de Canard (Duck Breast), it was very tough and dry. The waiting time was also very bad, we had to wait almost 45 minutes till we got the main course. We paid £93 for everything, which was very high for the quality we got. Avoid!

Four of us went for a Saturday lunch. Really lovely place......real French ambiance.........the Galettes were delicious......service excellent....highly recommended

We managed to grab a last minute table here for a light supper on a busy Friday evening before Christmas. We were looked after well from the minute we arrived, waiting patiently (but not hovering) whilst we made our choices... The seafood galettes were perfect, the cheeseboard interesting and the wine excellent. This (together with service that was friendly and attentive without being intrusive and a bill which was very reasonable) set the evening off on an excellent path. Thank you Chez Lindsay - thoroughly recommended!

Overpriced and stingy. Seemed promising - nice location and took our order quickly. Beef bourgignon came with 2 new potatoes cut in half! Duck breast was small, overcooked and extremely tough which was a shame for £30. Nobody asked how the food was until they came to take the plates away and I said the duck was very dry. The waitress said sorry but didn’t say she’d let the chef know. Everyone else seemed to be having the galettes which looked nice and were less than half the price of meat main courses.

Love this restaurant. The staff are wonderful and the food is excellent! Never disappoints

We were a last minute walk in on a Saturday and they managed to find us a table. Excellent food and very welcoming staff.

Small and cute restaurant by the river. Really good service. Food was delicious.

A pleasant and relaxed French restaurant. The menu and concept are not dissimilar to Côte, but with the addition of a wide choice of savoury galettes and sweet crepes. Prices are fair.

Good food, good service, pleasant atmosphere on a cold winter evening.

A group of 20 friends - we booked for a private dinner upstairs. Everything was faultless - the room and table all beautifully set, service was very professional, somehow Laurent knew precisely when anyone needed anything, the food was timed to perfection with a great choices of dishes. No pre-ordering was required and portions for all 3 courses were generous and delicious. The whole evening was such a success, we are hoping to make it an annual event and look forward to doing it all again ! Thank you to Lindsay and her wonderful team.

A very average and pretty underwhelming dining experience. Those who praise it so highly need to venture out more and experience really good food and service if they think this place is ‘befitting Royalty’ Here’s what I liked: • I liked that I made the decision not to have a main course. Here’s what I didn’t like: • Not particularly welcoming. • No bread offered. First time in a French restaurant I’ve experienced this. • Uncomfortable seating and not a well thought layout. Why the covid screens still? Unsightly, ineffective and out of place now. • Really disappointing fish soup. Warm, not hot. The croutons were clearly not fresh and from a packet. Lacked crunch. Tiniest portion of cheese and rouille. I’ve hand on heart had better from a jar (and wouldn’t be surprised if this was as well) • The Sea Bass should have been served on a bigger plate and it seems to have been fried and then put in an oven. Average at best but the new potatoes were a tasteless waste of space. • The ‘pomme frites’ were soggy and not particularly crisp. Clearly frozen. Ketchup was some cheap brand and not particularly nice either. • Usual heavy mark up on sparkling water. Overall a disappointment as I had been looking forward to trying this Richmond restaurant. Do I recommend going? NO Will I go again? NO Was it good value? NO Price point: $$

Called in for a bite to eat after walking past and liking the look of the place - perfect cosy French bistro with a framed view to the rear of the Thames through a leafy tree. Service was spot on as was the food accompanied by 2 very good glasses of french wine bought by the glass. We both chose buckwheat pancakes (Galette), one with goats cheese, one with smoked salmon which were just right for a light bite late afternoon followed by crepes for dessert and coffee - again very good. Just over £60 in total, well worth it.

Quiet with tasty French cuisine

Enjoyable dining experience with authentic French cuisine dishes.

Best restaurant in London. We go every year and always have the best experience. On this occasion it was the best I’ve ever had there over maybe 20 years. I did choose the most expensive item on the menu which was steak, but it was worth every penny.

Having eaten at Chez Lindsay a number of times we used their function room to host our wedding party for dinner. There were 18 of us and Lindsay provided us with an excellent choice of food and wine from her menu just for us. We had numerous chats about which food we wanted to offer our guests and the best wine for those choices and of course champagne to start with. The function room was nicely decorated and every one of our guests loved the food and the entire setup. The staff were very efficient and courteous and we just didn't want to leave. We now have to find another occasion to use the function room as hopefully not getting married again anytime soon,

Cozy French restaurant The cuisine is delicious and the portions are quite generous, the staff is friendly If you want to visit on Sunday, you should book a table in advance The only thing I didn't like was that the utensils on the table are not hygienic, you should at least put them on a napkin, the table is not always clean

We would certainly go again. This is a Breton restaurant, so a focus on savoury Galettes and sweet crepes (ie Pancakes either savoury or sweet) which make for a very pleasant cost-effective meal in a French environment. Also, staff were friendly and attentive even though we were the last customers of the evening. And wonder of wonders nowadays, the music and customer overall volume was gentle, allowing for restful conversation.

Great food. Highly recommend the mussels.

Nice! fresh, tasty food, cozy place, easy reservation. We had oysters and some hot dishes, felt like we where staying in French town. Really great.

Best French restaurant I’ve ever visited in London. Welcoming and efficient staff. Great wine menu. Delicious food. The sea bass and Normande pancake were stand outs.

Amazing place, great food, staff are excellent, great place to go for great french food

Visited on Friday night with family, table was available at short notice, food was excellent (especially the snails! - best I have had anywhere), will definitely come again soon.

Absolute gem of a restaurant hidden in the heart of Richmond. Authentic cuisine, beautifully presented in an elegant atmosphere that is befitting of royalty. Advance booking is a must as we were incredibly lucky to get seating, even just for the two of us. Would 100% visit again in a heartbeat.

Excellent well done Lindsay Great lunch party!!

Charming, beautiful food and great friendly service