Chez Lindsay

I’ve been coming to this restaurant now for over 10 years and have never been let down. It’s upmarket without being intimidating, food is great and service comes with a smile. The galette are a must. Melt in the mouth deliciousness!

We chanced upon this place for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon after riding round Richmond ark. The restaurant is small but has lots of character. As we were the only people in the restaurant the chef or owner came out to speak to us which was nice. Our friend was a vegetarian so she help him with the menu. I ordered a fish platter as a main and onion soup to start. The soup was really nice, lovely big croutons with cheese. Delicious. The main was pretty nice as well but a lot of the fish tasted quite… er…fishy. I like my fish to be so fresh that it doesn’t have that fishy taste. I thought the fish itself wasn’t cooked brilliantly (the salmon could have had a crispier skin). I also ordered dessert (greedy me!) or crème brûlée which was great. Overall I enjoyed the experience — we had a lovely view of the river. I’ve eaten better french food though, I actually prefer Café Rouge! Sorry guys!

They really like their doilies here. I didn’t even know you could still buy doilies.

one of the waiters talks so much that half an hour is gone and you still haven’t gotten a chance to take a look at the menu
food is good
service is veeeery slow
and toilets are unacceptable as to their condition but at least clean
pear cider a must have

A wonderful French restaurant located on the upper side of Richmond with wonderful views across to the River Thames. This is simply somewhere that you need to take you Mum and Dad to treat them as it will earn you massive brownie points and you will being doing your duty and looking after them and showing them some love (as you have to now and again).
They do French so don’t expect anything else– French wines, French service and French food. I have to say that I love it although being a heathen, I do have to argue with them about having my steak on the well done side.
There speciality dish is pancakes and these appear to go down well but I found the menu to be far more encompassing than that and being a meat would lead me down another avenue.
Classy, smart and always busy, this is definitely a place to go for the brownie points, to say that you have or indeed just because you can.

Great French restaurant in Richmond. It has very good food, very French service staff (they speak to you in French, and expect you to try and communicate back in French) and a cosy atmosphere.
I’ve only ever been there for lunch (£8+) on a weekday, but it feels like more of a dinner place. The wine and drinks tend to be on the slightly expensive side (e.g. I wouldn’t think French cider would be so costly).
Would happily eat my way through the menu. Everyone raves about the authentic crepes, but I’d rather eat the proper mains (steak, seafood, etc).

The service was very friendly, although slo-​o-​o-​o-​w, when I came here recently with a friend from SW France. We shared a fantastique seafood platter, fresh and tasty, as can be — accompanied by a wonderfully fragrant white wine.
Perfect if you want a lo-​o-​o-​ng leisurely meal and a good catch-​up but perhaps not ideal if it’s some speedy fast fuel you’re after. The seafood platter is a treat, both in terms of taste and price, although there is something here for all budgets; at lunchtime, especially, you can enjoy a real bargain repas and, in the evening, the prix fixe menu is tantalising and good value. I must go back soon!

Nice little French restaurant in Richmond, opposite the Odeon, with a long narrow room that was perhaps a bit too much on the intimate side when a party of 10 is talking loudly in the middle of the room. I’m sure it’s perfectly fine when there’s a maximum of four covers per table.
Apparently the cuisine on offer is from Brittany. This translated into a seafood-​tastic menu (although there’s plenty of choice for the less aquatically minded): my ‘seafood casserole’ of red gurnard, sea bream, mackerel, lobster, mussels, langoustine, potatoes, and vegetables was heavenly. Galettes (buckwheat pancakes) are the speciality here, although I didn’t taste one myself.
A bit on pricey side for a regular lunch (although the galettes are more lunch wallet friendly), it’s still nice for an occasional treat or dinner. As far as French cuisine goes, La Buvette (about 5 minutes walk away) would be my choice for dinner, with Chez Lindsay for lunch. That said, I guess both restaurants would be incredibly offended at the comparison, since La Buvette is very much more classical French cuisine compared to Chez Lindsay’s Brittany style.

I am French and I frequently go there to eat traditional food (especially les galettes as I am from Bretagne region). Service and food are good. Good location.

People may tell you to visit Chez Lindsey for their famous crepes or «galettes» but there are other typically French items on the menu… such as snails!
The galettes are really delicous and filling. Try the one with roquefort and leeks. The wine is a bit pricey but there are some nice French beers too such as Meteor from the Alsace Lorraine region. If you’re lucky enough you may get a table by the open windows looking out over the river. On an evening the candlelit atmosphere is cosy and if you want it to be; romantic!
The head waiter always gives good service, taking your coat off with a flourish etc but I have experienced a slightly more cold French welcome from some of the waiters. don’t let it put you off, an entente cordiale was soon reached on receipt of a smile.
Note: check your bill, sometimes they leave things off and sometimes add things on!

Chez Lindsay is my favourite retaurant in Richmond by some margin. It’s great value, and does a cracking range of Breton dishes — which means crepes, lovely dry cider in earthenware cups, and excellent seafood. The oysters here are out of this world, the mussels are excellent. For a main I really like the foie de veux with mash and peas. If you want to come for lunch you can get a crêpe for around 3 – 5 pounds too. It’s very friendly, very French, and very laid back. Recommended.

This is a great place if you fancy a french style crêpe in an unpretentious environment. This is the real mccoy with french staff throughout. The food is tasty, reliable fare — good for a family meal or a quick evening out,
Most of the time the service is friendly though we have also encountered flashes of grumpiness which would rival the surliest Parisian waiter. Décor is airy and simple.