Le Petit Nantais in Elmbridge

My wife and I went here for lunch after touring Hampton Court Palace and it was absolutely perfect! Situated in the heart of a charming village near the palace it oozes charm and sophistication. The welcome and service was exceptional, and as an entirely family-run enterprise they do everything possible to make you feel right at home. Our starters were quick and delicious and the mains were incredible. My wife had the moules and they were some of the best we’ve ever had. My filet of beef was cooked to perfection with a nice crust on the outside and perfectly pink in the centre. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!

Excellent food and great service. Fantastic!

Had a fantastic lunchtime meal here for my sister's 40th. The restaurant has a very pretty interior with a lot of fairy lights. A very relaxed atmosphere. The Escargot in cheese and garlic butter are delicious and I had a beautiful fillet of John Dory for main. The staff are all friendly and the owners husband was telling me all about where their fresh fish comes from. Will definitely be visiting here again!

Wonderful food and wonderful service. We visited this restaurant with friends, as this is their favourite restaurant and I can understand why. The staff were lovely, really passionate and knowledgeable about their food. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. We will definitely be going back! Fantastic family run restaurant.

I cannot rate this restaurant highly enough. The service, food and drinks were excellent. There were a lot of specials and each one made me want to order that, it’s a beautiful restaurant, fresh and clean and the owner and his daughter were delightful. My husband and I both said probably one of the best lunches we have ever had. It is my new favourite restaurant and we will definitely be returning for dinner next time. Absolutely fabulous Thankyou.

Love this amazing family run restaurant, have been many times over the years & this time was for our wedding anniversary. We had excellent service from the warm welcome on arival & throughout the whole evening. A busy Saturday evening but we didn't have to wait at all for our courses. Beautiful presentation, delecious specials options as well as the actual menu. The only dialema was deciding which!! Highly recommend, so pretty too, will be back soon :) Thank you everyone, Jenny xx

What a wonderful gem of a restaurant. Conscientious staff, a lively atmosphere and of course exquisite food. Give it a try!

Beautiful restaurant so pretty, staff were informative and attentive, the owners are very welcoming and take time to explain the specials menu which was unreal we wanted everything!!! The food was absolutely delicious from starter to dessert ...they really know their stuff !!.Delightful experience will come again soon .thankyou x

The food and service is excellent and it never fails to impress. Their menu is just right - not too much, not too little. Then when they walk through the daily specials you are really impressed with the choice. Few restaurants these days come up to this standard, good work by the chef and team.

The staff are attentive and knowledgeable in the food the chefs are preparing for the guests. I enjoyed every moment of the evening. The food was amazing.

Fantastic local restaurant. Family run, exceptional food, brilliant service. We can’t beat it. Brilliant a la carte menu and amazing specials every time. Fresh fish and French classics. Incredible value in comparison to local high end restaurants.

Average food. Shocking service. We arrived at 7:30pm. Starters were served at 8:30pm, mains at 9:15pm. We were essentially ignored most of the evening. 2nd table to sit, one of the last to leave. 3 of the group (a table of 8) ordered steak as a main. Everyone was overcooked eg one ordered medium rare was well done etc. we told the waitress we were unhappy but, unwilling to send the steak back as we had waited too long for food already, but the should be aware of customer unsatisfaction. No acknowledgment by senior staff. Continued ignorance from waiting staff. despite the fact some in the group wanted coffee etc. we’d spent 35 mins trying to get staff attention we gave up. Seriously, despicable service. Ruined our night. Will not return.

Went recently for lunch - it was delish. Best restaurant in the area.

We are regulars here and are never disappointed. We recently held a private event here and all of our guests were very pleased with the meal they received. All saying they would visit again and thanked us for introducing them.. Don't just look at the menu online, they do a variety of specials, that change daily. You absolutely must visit if in the area and are able to get a table!! Booking essential, especially at weekends Go and enjoy the best meal you will find in the local area. Service is outstanding, no rush for the table to be returned and food is fabulous.. ALWAYS Thank you to JP, Kim and family.. Keep up the good work x

Really lovely place, went for 60th gathering, food was fantastic, staff were really nice & professional, very helpful explaining the specials etc, amazing atmosphere, definitely recommend for special occasions because they are on the pricey side but we'll worth it

Went while visiting family, food and the atmosphere was amazing and JP and his staff are extremely helpful and attentive to your needs, I would recommend the steak fillet along with a glass of wine or beer, ask for JPs beer of the month you never know what you might get, try the garlic bread as a starter. Thank you JP for an unforgettable night.

A true gem of a restaurant, beautiful decor, attentive and friendly staff that almost make you feel like a part of the family owned business. Kim, JP and their daughters are meticulous and every plate of food that is served is bursting with flavour and a great amount of attention is paid to the choice of ingredients used. Keep up the great work.

Our first time at this jewel of a restaurant near Hampton Court Palace. Food, wine and service just awesome. 100% recommended and we will be back!

We went with my partner for the very first time for dinner last night and we were amazed by the quality of food, service and atmosphere. We know it was going to be a good restaurant according to the reviews but this place truly exceeded our expectations. It's extremely rare to find a place that ticks all the boxes but this establishment does, and very comfortably. Their selection and specials make you want to order the whole thing. They have an amazing selection with various choices that would make everyone happy. For example my partner doesn't like sea food much, but felt like there was still plenty to choose from. Every single dish was delicious, you can tell it's cooked with passion. Their wine selection is amazing, we asked for a French wine that wasn't on the drink list and they had it! (Highly recommend the Vouvray!) The staff made us very welcome, went out their way for us to have a good time and the Chef came to our table twice. I don't remember this ever happening in any other restaurant I've been to before. It's the little details that make this place special. As a Frenchman I thought I hate better there than any other restaurants I've been to in France. My partner is British and told me it was now one of her favourite restaurants too. She thought it was incredible from start to finish. This restaurant truly deserves all the stars it can get. It goes without saying that we will be back as soon as we can.

Went out for my birthday with my wife. A peaceful experience with a non-intrusive atmosphere.

Excellent restaurant with a lovely atmosphere.

Dry and burnt steak, sour onion soup, very salty fish, disassembled beef wellington, overcooked beef. Definetly not worth the price. Avoid.

We stopped here after a visit to Hampton Court. We were on the early side of lunch with two rowdy kids tired of castle tours! They accommodated us so well and reassured us our kids were just fine. The food was fabulous, and our kids were once again catered to with breaded chicken and mash, (think American southerners diving into French cuisine ha!) while we had duck and lobster. So delicious!

Very accommodating family run business. Really impressed that the chef was open to my dietary requirements! Lovely meal. Thank you

Le Petit Nantais is my favourite restaurant. Forget your big name, famous chef places. They will not be as good as what Kim and JP have to offer. JP’s food is another level and a tight ship is run up front by Kim. If you want fantastic food, a great atmosphere and to dine the night away then there is no better place on earth.

I used to go to this restaurant when it was first opened 26 odd years ago. I was looking forward to revisiting, I loved it. Never have I been more disappointed. It was expensive, extremely small portions, my sauce was glutinous and where were the vegetables. I no longer live locally so I will never re-visit. I am married to a French Chef who has retired but his cooking would beat anything from this restaurant hands down and at a fraction of the cost. Pretentious is a good word to describe them.

Love the food here and the family. Best restaurant in Hampton Court.

What a great experience - a true “gastronomic extravaganza”. The foie grass was superb and the monkfish curry fantastic. Friendly and professional service, lovely ambiance and an superb meal overall BUT it was somewhat expensive at £330.00 for 4 with an inexpensive bottle of wine. Despite the price, we will be back.

JP and Kim are the most wonderful hosts. There were 14 of us for lunch to celebrate my my husbands 50th Birthday, we were all made to feel so special. The food as always was amazing, the service was impeccable, our friends were blown away by how wonderful it was. Thank you both, we all had the most perfect afternoon and did not want to leave.

The food is incredible but I was so disappointed when I tried to amend my booking... basically, I had a table for 2 booked for tonight but the other person has covid. Rather than cancel, it was coincidental that another group I know were going to be at the restaurant at the same sort of time, so I asked if I could instead join their party of 4, making their table a 5. I was just told a flat "no" in a very rude tone and had to pay a cancellation fee of £48. It would have been better for the restaurant for me to have gone as I would have easily spent more than £48 on 2 or 3 courses. Frustrating and as much as I love the food there, I doubt I'll ever go again.

A late Sunday lunch booking. Nice setting, great food, unhurried, relaxed ambiance. Not cheap, but worth it. We’ll be back …

Everything about this place is superb. From the quality of service, the welcoming and friendly touch by the owners, to the quality of the food. highly recommended and worth experiencing.

Superb food, beautiful attention to detail. Clearly very proud of the food they serve and rightly so. We were made to feel so welcome it was our first visit but we felt we had been going for years. We will definitely be going there again. The oysters were incredible fresh, thanks to the chef the sauces were cooked to perfection, expertly seasoned. The owners were very gracious and friendly and the waitresses very attentive. Service was immaculate. We had gone for a romantic birthday dinner and it was the best we have had out for as long as I can remember! We certainly won’t be waiting for another birthday to go back.

Outstanding as always. We have become regular visitors to this wonderful restaurant. The food and service are always excellent, and with the daily specials you never know what treats will be in store. JP, Kim and family honestly are the best hosts and people we can now call friends.. We now visit once a month and have stopped eating out elsewhere as nothing lives up to this.. Book a table when in the area you won't be disappointed

Just great fresh seafood. My go to every time is a dozen of oysters. They were fresh and tasty. Very friendly and informative about what they have fresh on the menu. Have been there a few times already and always very enjoyable will definitely go back again.

Had a great family meal here last Saturday to celebrate a birthday. Lovely atmosphere, great food and wonderful service. The list of specials was enormous which shows they cook based on what’s been delivered that day. A great range of fish and shellfish. Wines reasonably priced. All in all a great experience and we will be back

What an amazing meal we had here it was my girlfriend's birthday and 6 of us had a best night, food was amazing service and staff were excellent too great atmosphere. Thank you JP and Kim for an amazing evening 😍😍

Food was good ...however the service was unfocused and certainly the owners were clearly only interested in customers that they knew...overall it was a bad vibe for us not helped by very flakey service throughout the evening and a somewhat aggressive response by the owner's wife early on in the proceedings to a very minor observation that we had about not getting the drink that we had actually ordered.. none of us will be returning or recommending.

An absolute joy , bistro feel great decor but the food is only outdone for excellence by the lovely friendly knowledgeable owners and servers who made our evening ten out of ten !!! Honestly I know so much more about oysters now !!!! Thank you guys perfect night out

Outstanding as always and worth every penny.. We do not eat out often and would rather just eat here on a more regular basis. The food is fabulous, we have never had a bad meal.. The specials are usually fish/seafood that has been caught in Cornwall and changes daily.. I don't think we have ever ordered off the a la carte menu.. This is a family run restaurant, a cosy/romantic setting and the most friendliest of atmospheres.. If you are in the area, this is a must. You won't be disappointed

Le Petit Nantais is a gem in a beautiful little street near Hampton Court palace. The decor is romantic, for a special night out. The food and the hospitality are just absolutely fantastic. We go regularly but I was absolutely amazed by the fact that JP and Kim the owners created a special menu for our fussy kids too. Would absolutely recommend!

Wonderful food- especially the fresh fish from Cornwall. Well sourced and sauced. Delightful cocktails and wines. Friendly and efficient service with a little Gallic flair. Very popular place and fully deserved.

Wonderful place, great for special occasions. The food is exceptional! Delicious fresh oysters, the most amazing steak and the mix of deserts. Very knowledgeable staff/owners, always happy to explain the detail about the food and wine. I'm looking forward to going back there again.

The food was fabulous and the service amazing, especially as they were short staffed. A super experience, and a lovely family team. Highly recommended . Our best dining experience in Hampton Court.

A favourite restaurant for many years - atmosphere, service, food quality, constantly updated specials according to what’s fresh from the markets. A truly special restaurant - once our local favourite, and now we travel long distances to visit since our move …. always worth it...

This was actually one of our favourite restaurants up until lock down. We visited again several weeks ago, and, well, let’s just say it had changed quite a bit. The food was ok but the price was astonishing for what it actually was. Very disappointed!...

Had a fantastic meal at this French style bistro near Hampton Court Palace. I had to travel out from London (during a rail strike!) to meet a friend here, but it was worth it. Go with the recommendations from the days specials and you won't...

What an amazing restaurant! Wonderful food, fantastic wine list all served with love and attention to detail. I cannot wait to go back. Just superb!

We dined at this very popular local restaurant for Saturday lunch. The ambience is very nice but we found the service a bit lacklustre. That said, food is the undoubted star here but first you have navigate the menus. Whilst the à la carte menu...

Un repas impeccable. Tout était tres bon. Crevettes magnifiques dans une sauce au curry - et avant tout hommard Thermidor!...

Incredible food and the atmosphere is superb. Can’t fault the experience, well worth a visit

This place is very special. There is heart and soul in everything from the decor to the service and most importantly the food. It is understandably booked up in advance but the owner was so gracious and fit me and my partner in last minute...

This restaurant is truly fantastic. The food and wine choice is excellent and the decor is beautiful. It gets 10 out of 10 for me and I so enjoy visiting. I highly recommend it.

Been there many times and never been disappointed with anything. On a good day it can be brilliant, and the chef/patron JP is a bit of a legend. We always end up spending way more than we intend to, otherwise we’d go more often. I’d...

Le Petit Nantais was recommended to us by our friends and it definitely didn’t disappoint! It’s the most beautiful restaurant, such lovely decor, really romantic. The service was fantastic, everyone was so friendly and so knowledgable about the food. The food itself was AMAZING! We...

As always it's an absolute pleasure to eat here! JP & Kim are exceptional hosts. Its a family affair also with their children helping out. The cuisine is second to none. Always order off the specials as that includes what has been caught that day....and always order the Mediterranean prawns in the garlic/parsley/cream/cognac sauce....its to die for. Lovely evening!!! Well return again soon. 👌

Some of the best food and service I have received. Quite frankly do not look anywhere else, eat here! I would advise booking ahead as it is very popular.

A wonderful place nestled in Hampton Court. Staff are amazing and food was fantastic / will be returning for sure. Highly recommend!

Had a lovely lunch. Place was packed very rapidly. Plenty of choice on and off the menu. Excellent fresh seafood. Good beef. Really tasty escargots. Pork terrine a bit heavy on garlic, and very tasty. Steak tartare a bit disappointing : for the same price...

Outstanding as always Family run local restaurant, top quality food and service. JP + Kim truly are special, providing the best quality food, cooked to perfection. We often go with friends and family and have never had a bad meal there. The veal tonight was...

Came across by happy accident. An amazing lunch prepared and cooked with passion and served with love. You can sense the familial camaraderie amongst the team and lots of loyal regulars returning and again. Which will include me when I am next in London!

A wonderful restaurant- amazing quality food and a fabulous atmosphere- such friendly knowledgable staff. We were so well looked after. Will be back!

As locals of East Molesey for 6 years we’re spoilt for choice with restaurants - especially as we work in the city, regularly head to Richmond, Esher, Teddington and Cobham. This though is by far our favourite and always our choice for a special occasion....

Fabulous meal as always at this little French restaurant. Absolutely outstanding food, and great service. We have been many times before, but keep forgetting to write a review! The specials menu differ EVERYTIME, but we have never had a bad meal there.. The fish soup...

Authentic French cuisine in a delightful location fit for Kings and Queens in Hampton Court . Transformed into a fairytale Xmas grotto an absolute must see highly recommend .

What a find! Great restaurant with an extensive specials menu! Food was fantastic & the staff couldn't be more friendly & welcoming. I highly recommend this place.

Just had a really fabulous long lunch at le petite nantais - been regulars for 20+ years and keeps getting better. Great ambience l, friendly service and amazing food especially the fresh fish and crustaceans! Matt

We were recommended this restaurant by local friends and family which makes our experience all the more disappointing. No idea why but we certainly didn’t get the ‘warm family welcome’ other reviewers have described and service was very lacklustre and at times snobby…the assumption that...

We love LPN. Such an elegant spot. The passion behind everything they do - right down to the handwritten calligraphy bill - is clear. Husband loves the steak & fish dishes, I love the French onion soup and salads.

Having visited Le Petit Nantais with my girlfriend last night the experience has been the topic of nearly every conversation following! We were politely welcomed and seated. The atmosphere was perfect and we were attended to promptly without feeling rushed. It became clear that the...

A very romantic and charming French bistro with great food. Service was impeccable and the owner was a delight. Would recommend all the dishes we had (see photos). The chef also made an appearance to see how we were getting on was a nice surprise. Menu appears to change and they have lots of different specials which is what's most popular with locals.

Again a great lunch at Le Petit Nantais. All 9 of us cleared our plates and thoroughly enjoyed every course. From the decor to the service and superb food this is a real gem of a restaurant.

I've been coming to Le Petit Nantais for an eternity - for lunches and dinners and with a mixed selection of dining partners (friends, families, girlfriends, etc.) and JP never fails to give his very best. This is true of the food, the drinks and...

This started of well. We were explained the menu in detail. We ordered some oysters which were ok. Some scallops which were very well cooked but way too much garlic so couldn’t actually taste them and snails which were good. I ordered turbot and my...

Just walking in to LPN lifts the spirits, and that's before the delicious food and good wines! The twinkling lights, whitewashed walls and JP overseeing the proceedings all makes for a rewarding evening in every way. Highly recommend the scallop starter - the biggest scallops...

Always really enjoy an evening at this wonderful French restaurant. All top quality ingredients (scallops, lobster, turbot to name a few) simply but beautifully cooked with great service in a lovely setting.

We had a wonderful lunch today at Le Petit Nantais. Staff is very friendly and gave us very good advices to select the dishes and wine. Food is all what you can expect: good products, simple but tasty and well executed. If you are like...

Excellent and varied menu with lots to interest. The quality was such that when the bill came I was surprised it wasn't more. And I don't say that often. Well done.

We came here 3 yrs ago and vowed to return. We finally made it and it did not disappoint. Fabulous food, excellent ambiance and above all the personal attention of JP and his wonderful wife. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. I If you...

I've been looking forward to checking out Le Petit Nantais for some time, having heard mixed 'word of mouth' review from local fiends I was looking forward to a good SW French dinner. I'd screwed up by booking a table for our anniversary dinner on...

Perfect food, excellent service, friendly staff and amazing atmosphere. Definitely will visit again!

So pleased we were able to see Kim + JP at this wonderful restaurant. We have now visited a few times, and have never been disappointed. In fact we have booked another 2 tables with friends for the next month. The specials are always offered...

Delicious food, simple as that.

Fantastic four course takeaway dinner for two, so good we had to ditch the common or garden Pinot for a good Chablis to match the quality of the food! Everything was generous and delicious with special mention to the fish pie and the original and...

We wanted to thank you personally for the most superb meal you delivered to us on our Ruby Wedding Day (14th March also Mother’s Day!) We had such plans for such a special day for us, but COVID had other ideas!🙈🙈 You really did save...

We've only found LPN since lockdown, but have ordered from them three times in that period and every time it's been a delight. Food is a real treat and we can't wait to visit in person as soon as we're allowed!

Thank you J P for a wonderful (takeaway) meal - reheating instructions included. Your Famous Prawns and Monkfish Provençal all provided on a day you weren’t officially opening. It made our wedding anniversary. Only one complaint, the portions were huge 🤣

Wonderful birthday dinner for my Mum and Dad pronounced it as his favourite restaurant. Service is excellent and the food perfect with the most delicious beef Wellington I've ever had and lovely for JP to come out and show us how it was made. Love...

We have now visited three times, the last on the 4.12.20 for my birthday dinner and it really is something to look forward to. All five of us enjoyed the wonderful food and the friendly atmosphere. It is a restaurant you will want to return...

Is it pretentious? It’s East Molesey. Is it overpriced? It’s East Molesey. Most importantly is it delicious food with exceptional service? Absolutely. The chef and manager J.P brings a certain ‘I don’t know what’ to this restaurant and it’s magnifique. Think as a vegetarian in...

We had soupe de poisson, and rabbit and pork terrine for starters. Lobster Pithivier with roast potatoes each, for main. The courses were packed up individually and we had clear instructions for reheating at home. The soup was amazing, better than we have had in...

Ordered and ate a take away last night; prawns, tarte -tatine, chocolate mousse. Whilst the experience cannot match the atmosphere of the Bistro when in full service the food was delicious, beautifully cooked, and easy to reheat and prepare - with full instructions from JP....

Booked for Sunday lunch as an end of half-term treat, and it certainly was! Covid-19 measures were firmly in place so we could relax and enjoy a delicious meal, well-cooked and immaculately presented. Service was friendly and efficient. Will be looking out for their lockdown takeaway meals.

Amazing food and a great experience led by JP. This is my third time here and always a special treat.

First-class, genuinely French food served by friendly, welcoming and knowledgable owners (with a touch of passion for rugby evident in the decor). Fish is freshly sourced and a long list of daily specials always contains gems. Excellent atmosphere even in the covid era - one to come back to for a wonderful meal every time.

Returned here after being taken here by friends in July and the food was outstanding on both times.. We had Scallops and Monkfish from the specials board, along with friends having moules and foie gras.. Empty plates all around.. A lovely restaurant, glad to see...

As we should have been in France we were delighted to find a French restaurant near our hotel. It didn’t disappoint. The kir royal added to the authenticity. We selected starters and main courses from the excellent selection of seafood and fish, and finished with...

Fantastic place to eat! Great food as always. JP and Kim are fantastic I can't recommend this place enough!

Absolutely delicious food, turbot was spectacular, staff lovely , has to be one if my favourite places ever!!!!

This is a great place for a bit of a special meal out, cozy and romantic with friendly staff and great service.The food is rustic french with a modern twist and delicious, but before you make your final choice listen to the stunning array of seasonal specials they offer, you won’t be disappointed!!