Ma Cuisine in Richmond upon Thames

Such a lovely place to eat lunch. Like stepping back in time in France. Great food and service

The food is pretty damn good and that’s all there is to say.

Great food and service. Expensive, but worth it for a treat, and good value considering the high quality.

Ok, negatives, or should I say the one and only negative out of the way first. The service by all waiting staff was excellent but could be a little more aware that you were waiting to order. But once that was over, the maitre'd and the other two ladies were always on hand to help. Now the food. Excellent is all I can say. I've eaten French food North, South, East, West, and Central France, and I'd say it was the measure if not better than all the little bistros I've eaten in over the years. The scallops were fresh with a rich creamy sauce followed by the chicken breast with an equally decadent sauce, tarragon pesto fried gnocchi and tasty accompanying vegetables and potato gratin. I finished with the crepes suzette and vanilla ice cream and a generous shot of Grand Marnier. Definitely try Ma Cuisine and enjoy the welcoming cosy atmosphere, excellent food, and overall excellent service.

Lovely relaxed and friendly French Restaurant

The best chickenbreast -combo I have ever had. Duck was also excellent. Pure delight and highly recommended. I guess booking is needed in the evenings, since there are only about 26 seats. Friendly service as well.

Authentically prepared food, absolutely recommend

Fantastic food, only regret is that we didn’t order a starter and haven’t visited sooner! Looking forward to our next visit.

This is a brilliant restaurant - yes it’s a local gem, but it is probably the best restaurant in Kew and Richmond. The food is consistently first class, and the service always outstanding. Each aspect of this restaurant is always excellent - you must visit!!

Resivation for my wife, toddler and I for mother's day. We were squeezed in at short notice thanks to the kindness of the manager. The food and service were excellent, the place warm and inviting. Will definitely be returning.

What a fantastic bistro.The food is amazing as well as the service and ambience.Right in the middle of kew village we will be back for sure.

A real hidden gem in Kew. Exceptionally competent cooking, great wines and attentive service. Highly recommend

This is the worst restaurant in Kew- the service is abisnal, the food below mediocre and the bill fraud. DO NOT GO

We couldn't believe our luck at finding this place for an unplanned lunch. I cannot remember when I had such delicious calf's liver. We enjoyed everything. It was all beautifully presented and we were served quickly. We will definitely return.

Wonderful 2 or 3 course lunch prix fixe, French cuisine at its very best in a traditional little bistro in Kew, great service, takes me back to Paris, a favourite venue!

Very nice food but not exactly French, the Cahors red wine was excellent

Excellent food and service…many thanks!

It's a mystery why this place has such great reviews.The food was very average, the service slapdash and the decor distinctly shabby. It's really not worth a second visit.

Excellent French food in a comfortable Bistro style restaurant and reasonably priced.

Enjoyed a lovely meal with the family after visiting Christmas at Kew

The food was OK but the service wasn't great. The sour-faced middle-aged woman who served us seemed to resent our presence and it took ages for our orders to arrive. Very noisy and over-crowded.

Dinner after kew lights was exactly what my family wanted ,great food and friendly service,specially the halibut with caviar sauce was super tasty and my Flan and pear dessert was exceptional ,we will back next year .

Not providing the ingredients that provided in the menu, being hesitate with foods and being lazy at food, and having a bad work attitude. Extremely slow food deliver.

We were meeting up with family before going round the illuminations at Kew Gardens. Our meeting point was at the restaurant for a meal before we went into to the gardens. The restaurant had a good atmosphere from the word go, and the staff were very accommodating of my little 2-year-old nephew William. The food that we all had was delicious. I and my niece had the best chicken that either of us had ever tasted which came with dauphinois potatoes and vegetables, and my other half had the sea bream. For our sweet we all had the dark chocolate and hazelnut mousse and raspberry sorbet which once again it was delicious. All the dishes that we had were well presented - my compliments to the chef for his delicious food. I would love to have a French restaurant like this near to where I live and will certainly go back to this one when I am next in the area.

Superb food and kind, efficient, friendly service for a big memorial lunch with lots of people. Can't fault a single thing... Will definitely be back soon. Ambiance lovely, too. Thank you for making a potentially difficult day perfect.

Food was superlative and staff were so friendly. We found it by accident but I will be back. I really loved it. Come for a great meal and good company.

Ma Cuisine is a charming French bistro and it has a warm buzzy atmosphere. We very much enjoyed our lunch and all our courses were refined and very tasty. The set lunch menu also offers very good value while offering a good range of choice.

michelin star restaurant with great service..a hidden gem.

We had a very good delicious freshly cooked and well seasoned French food. Thank you for the lovely experience we had.

Great french food in the heart of London. Slightly chilly on a cold evening.

We stumbled across this humble little bistro by chance after a trip to the gardens. Saw it had great reviews but any expectations we held were truly blown out of the water. About fifteen minutes after sitting down the waiter came and brought us a glass each of fizz to apologise for keeping us waiting, which we didn't mind as we arrived ten minutes before our booking. We both ordered fish starters, one smoked trout and one mackerel. Both tasted amazing and presented like you'd expect in a modern arty fine dining place, which this certainly wasn't. Mains weren't quite so meticulous in their presentation, just good hearty cooking which was more what we expected. Fantastic french toast pudding also. One of the best meals I can remember and I will definitely be coming again.

A little bit of Paris in Kew! Cosy little restaurant with excellent, authentic French food and very attentive staff.

My fiancée and I went last night for dinner, I had the coq au van, whilst she had the duck. The food was great and the staff were very friendly and warm. Would return.

Great Wi-Fi quality, is full signal! I liked the Irish beef fillet very much😄and the light 💡 in restaurant too, there’s a butterfly style one. The server was cute and humorous haha.

Friendly staff and delicious french dishes. At first, the prices seemed to be a bit high - but the menus were so well done! It was worth every penny.

One of the best restaurants in Kew, friendly staff, beautiful location and fantastic food. Never disappointed.

A friend invited us to lunch at this tiny but popular French Cafe. He was correct in saying that they are always on point. Immediately I noticed that the servers were patient, professional and worked efficiently. The appetizers of scallops, pate & smoked haddock was memorable. The main course of Chicken breast, Liver & Fish Fillet was even more mouth-watering. The menu courses they offer are complete with matching cocktails. Looking forward to having such an outstanding cuisine here again soon.

Loved this place, very relaxed and enjoyable dinner. Food was really tasty with great portion sizes. Can't comment on the vino selection as wasnt drinking. Obviously consistently good as full of locals.

Very nice food and ambience and the staff were very friendly. I received good customer service. I would definitely recommend it and will be visiting again soon. Thank You CJ and team.

From the tiny table in the corner with a whiff of air freshener where we sat and waited for a good 10 minutes, to the glasses of champagne we treated ourselves to....that were not champagne....through to the only fish dish on the menu having bacon in the peas with no warning (in this day and age - seriously?) and the last straw the 'large' glasses of wine we ordered supposedly 250ml but nowhere near. We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and had walked past Ma Cuisine many times thinking how lovely it looked so decided to treat ourselves. We had told them it was our anniversary but they were completely disinterested. It was just a real let down and we walked home feeling very dispirited and £150 worse off. The food was delicious but bacon in the peas for my husband who hasn't eaten meat since 1989.....

This restaurant have dinner and lunch options, friendly staff serving food to the table (Available in 2&3 couse meals). The food was absolutely wonderful, juicy steak and comforting soups, I personally think that this restaurant has a very reasonable price for what you get. Worth it!! Recomendations for 2&3 couse meals FOR LUNCH: Starter: Homemade soup of the day Main: Rib Eye Steak (Medium Rare). Be Aware: £7 suppliment required (fact up-to-date on day of review) Dessert: Plum and pistachio tart 12.5% Service charge required. All facts featured in this review is up-to-date at reviewing time (05/09/2023)

We tried this after a trip to Kew and were very impressed. The smells emanating from inside were enough to tempt us in from down the street! Although fully booked we were well accommodated with a table outside. Service was swift, friendly and kind and included complimentary bread. I had the coque au vin, and my wife had the bream. Both were fantastic, and came with delicious vegetables and dauphinoise potatoes. We also shared the apricot tart dessert. Everything was fairly priced, great quality and solid portions that didn't leave you wanting. Lovely to have authentic food of France, not just French food! We will return...

Food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Our compliments to the chef. Staff were attentive and friendly. The set menu prices were quite reasonable. The atmosphere was cosy and authentic. The toilet could do with some bleach and better cleaning and it would be helpful if they could offer soya or oat milk or any other non dairy drink with coffee. Other than that everything was great. We had a wonderful time and will go back again.

Sunday lunch. Set menu. Great food especially the scallops and liver. Would have liked a little more time between courses but food made up for it. Will definitely return.

Avoid at all costs. 2 pieces of prawns for 12£. Suprisingly few amount of food for this money

Service was a bit lacking and had me worried as I didn't even have water for 5 minutes or so, but once the bread and food came out it didn't matter as it was absolutely delicious. Had the lamb rump which was perfectly cooked and flavored

Wonderful service, the most cosy friendly atmosphere. You wish the world had more of friendly little businesses like this. I totally recommend it.

A wonderful little gem in the heart of Kew. We were visiting Kew Gardens for the first time and wanted somewhere for lunch. Set lunchtime menu was perfect and amazing value. Wonderful food and great service.

We’ve been regular customers at Ma Cuisine since moving to Kew 3 years ago. Always felt incredibly welcome, and received great service for lunch and dinner, whether just us or with a group of friends. I can recommend everything on the menu but always find it difficult to say no to the French onion soup to start!

Food is very good, it's always been. However the service made me and my friend very cross. First we were outside trying to get The Fork discount before 7pm (unsuccessfully) and the waiter/ maître d' didn't offer any help or invited us in, it was chilly out there. We then ordered the 2 course set menu @£25 pp and two glasses of house white at £7.50 each. My friend wanted a dry wine and he suggested Sauvignon Blanc to which we agreed. Little did we know that that cost us £12 each!!. Our bill, instead of £32.50 each plus service was £42.67 (over £80 in total!!). He even calculated £47.00 each, my friend noticed it and he readjusted. Unacceptable. Besides, one glass was chipped and the wine warm. We reacted politely but with hindsight should've deducted the service charge included. I live in Kew, my friend drove 45 minutes to dine with me there. We were so disappointed with the overall reception. Food great, maître d' still needs to learn about hospitality.

Our anniversary: best table by the window. Best food. I give the place 9.5 stars as I thought the Crémant de Bourgogne slightly off. Ambience 10/10 service excellent. Food sublime

Super food and service, sensibly priced wine, great vibe about the place. No wonder it's full all the time!

Our favourite restaurant when we visit family in Kew/Richmond, Sanath always makes such an effort to make us welcome even with two small babies. Food incredible and service unmatched. Just steps from the station

Always our favourite place to come when we visit Kew/Richmond. The service is unmatched and the food is incredible! Brilliant location just a few steps from Kew Station and manager Sanath is incredible

This was my fourth or fifth visit to Ma Cuisine and, as always, the food was first class. Love the ambience and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Whether for lunch (excellent value set menu) or dinner, you will not be disappointed.

Classic French restaurant- we returned here after staying in Kew 8 years ago when we first dined here. Still a hidden gem, Superb hospitality from the manager and his team. Great French ambience in a relaxed setting. Good selection of wines and courses. (Highly recommend the lamb), 5*

DO NOT GO HERE!!Waitress clueless and the Indian manager/supervisor is the rudest ever and should not be in the hospitality industry.

Stopped by at around 3-4pm and thankfully they were still serving lunch! Excellent value 3 course meal for £26 pp. Gorgeous mackerel, sea bream and chicken. Raspberry dessert was nice. Drinks a bit expensive which adds to the bill but will return soon as the food quality is amazing.

Excellent food! Reasonable price. Good value. Highly recommended.

Worst experience, and that’s coming from someone who eats out a lot . Rude Staff Rushed food , especially the cote de boeuf, which came out hacked to pieces . Disappointed was an understatement This place used to be amazing , but now completely ruined under new management, who clearly don’t want customers. Well over priced too. Best bet is pizza express two doors down the road . Over and out Barry !

Love this place. We found it on the off chance last year while driving home through Kew and went back today, and it was just as good. 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. The liver was soft, perfectly cooked and tasty, the Hake was fresh with a lovely prawn sauce, everything was amazing. Thank guys, I'm sure we'll be back.

AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS! This place used to be spectacular. Sadly, it has been ruined. Not only has the new management butchered the original menu, it is over priced and the place reeks of bad energy. The manager is extremely rude and has...

We found this place last year while driving through Kew and went back today for lunch - it was as good as we remembered. Great location and the restaurant has an authentic French feel. Good selection on the menu, although it would be nice to...

This is the second time we have visited this lovely bistro. The food is delicious and the staff attentive and delightful. We had 3 courses and two glasses of wine each and the total cost was £110.00 It's all cooked fresh and my calves liver...

In a 19 degrees Celsius evening, I had a lovely dinner with a lovely lady. We had the goat cheese for starters to share with was the perfect sharing portion, and deliciously so. We then order a coq du vin special which was perfectly matched with a red wine. We couldn’t leave out their niche spectacular crème brûlée made of coffee and Kauhla liquor. It was truly a special evening sitting outside with the pleasantly optimal temperature provided by nature. Recommend. Enjoy. Write a review. Support local business. The waitress and waiter were both pleasantly polite and helpful. I would definitely return here. My smile can’t lie!

I havent eat better food when i lived in paris. Absolutely Gem!

Couldn't imagine a little place so great! In the busy Kew area it was great to be accommodated in on a Friday night. The food was delish, the restaurant was busy yet the staff were charmingly professional. Would definitely dine in again.

The place is and staff are charming, and the food is sublime.

A nice French restaurant very handily located in the nice precinct around Kew Gardens tube station. There are some tables outside. The food is very good, with lots of French favourites. We had a very amusing waiter, which added to the experience. I would definitely...

Ate here on a Friday night. The restaurant was buzzing. Small but interesting menu with some daily specials. We chose the goats cheese and shrimp tian starters- both were delicious. Our mains were sea bream and Irish fillet of beef - again delicious. The beef...

My favourite restaurant in West London. Beautifully presented dishes. Delicious house wine. Haute cuisine at bistro prices.

Always superb French cooking and a wonderful welcome. Simply wonderful

My new favourite local restaurant; delicious food, great prices, and wonderful staff.

Went here for lunch with my husband and we had a lovely time. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. The service was very warm, and when they got confused about one of our mains and brought the wrong dish, they promptly apologised, rectified...

If you miss France; come here now! Unreal.

Four of us had a most excellent lunch here. The food was good, the wine reasonably priced and the service fine. Overall an excellent experience. We will be back.

Stumbled upon this restaurant after a day out at Kew Gardens and feeling quite hungry. Restaurant feels local and boutique with French vibes. Warm baguette was lovely. Tried the pork and duck, both great dishes and filling with side of veg. Would visit again if...

Marvelous little restaurant near Kew Gardens station, very high quality food and reasonable price. I first came here in summer 2022 and then returned yesterday, and it’s comforting to see that the food is still good. I took out 2 stars however because of the service. Yesterday I visited the restaurant over dinner to dine alone, and the server was rude. He didn’t explain the menu at all and practically threw the special course menu on the table when I asked for it. I wasn’t offered any water until the very end of the meal, no plate for the bread, and when I finished the main dish (sea bass) the server took away the plates within 5 seconds. Only when I paid the server asked “do you want some water or anything”, which is arguably a bit late. I felt extremely unwelcome here and will never return. I wasn’t sure if it was me or him, but after seeing him interact with other customers (usually in a team of 2) laughing, asking how the meal is, explaining the menu etc etc so I’m thinking it’s probably him. By all means, people who are not dining solo would have a fantastic time here but if you are alone maybe find a different place.

1st visit - why have I left this so long! Delicious food (I mean really delicious) and fantastic service - a local brilliant personable restaurant I highly recommend!

Fantastic, top quality food for very affordable price. £23.95 for three course lunch! Can’t beet that! Amazing selection of wines. Very professional and friendly service from the team. 5/5 in all respects Thank you. Will be back soon.

Another fantastic meal at Ma Cuisine. Some of the consistently best food in Kew. We loved the scallops day special, foie gras starter and the duck confit was simply outstanding. And the service, as usual, was perfect! Thank you so much Sanath and team, looking forward to being back.

Food was phenomenal, the service was great. Sanath gave us some brilliant recommendations for food and wine. Will be back.

Worst meal I have had in 20 years

Dropped in for a late lunch after visiting Kew. Sat outside as no room inside but very pleasant due to clement weather. We had the set lunch menu which was good value and really enjoyed our choices. The fish /seafood dishes were excellent and lightly...

The price were more expensive than the quality.

Located just outside Kew Gardens so a lovely place to relax once you are all planted out. Lovely authentic French cuisine and as a special treat for the ladies, the cheerful waiter has a dolcit voice not dissimilar to Om Puri.

Delicious home cooked meals, relaxed atmosphere and superb service and attention by the staff. Onion soup is a must try dish! Wide selection of wines! Apple tart for dessert - do not miss this one!

Excellent small restaurant in the heart of Kew Village. Very professional staff, delicious dishes. Thank you.

Haven’t been in a while but visited recently with girlfriends. The food was lovely and I was planning on returning with husband. However, we were hassled out of the restaurant at 10:45 by the waiter who told us they had trains to catch. This wasn’t enough and he then commented ‘we have families to get home to’. What the actual … ?! 2 other couple were still left in restaurant with no apparent rush to get them out. A very disappointing end to the evening.

This place is a delight the food is fresh and well prepared and the atmosphere is special. Look forward to my next visit!

I went here yesterday after going to Kew Gardens, the smell of the food is delicious. I had sea bass with dauphine potatoes with veg if was absolutely delicious 😋 I had the apple tart for dessert with stem ginger ice cream it was so light, not too sweet packed with flavour. I can highly recommend this place and would go back again with family and friends. Staff were amazing can't compliment them enough.

Lovely service, friendly yet professional staff, delicious food, amazing value for money, highly recommended for anyone in the area!

Very well cooked food, French classics. Service a little too keen to clear away mid meal, but the food is very well done. Not inexpensive, but a good Sunday lunch option

A lovely little restaurant. The food was excellent. A negroni to set it all off!! Mackerel wit aioli to start, chicken with mushroom sauce with perfectly vooked vegetables and a chocolate terrine to finish . Good wine, great service and a pleasant atmosphere. Lovely.

Fantastic food, worth every penny

A bit pricey but the food is so, so good. Totally worth it!

Was there with a friend for her birthday. Very good food, service and wine

Amazing! My partner and I ate here and we had a wonderful experience. We both have allergies/intolerences and they were very accomodating. Both impressed by the innovation of the chef and also the service at front of house. Warm, friendly and the food was some of the best I've had in a long while. I would highly recommend this place. Thank you!

Always as pleasure to dine here. Great drinks, excellent food, a very enjoyable time to be had by all!

Had a wonderful time with friends, loved the food and the service, amazing desserts, chocolate mousse was very delicious. Will definitely visit again