La Trompette

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5-7 Devonshire Road

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La Trompette

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Tue Oct 16 2012

Nothing is out of place at this Chiswick stalwart, from the inch-perfect positioning of the wine glasses to the soothing grey-brown interior to the impeccable modern French food from chef Anthony Boyd.

In business for over a decade, it’s part of a winning triumvirate owned by Bruce Poole and Nigel Platts-Martin (the others are Chez Bruce in Clapham and the Glasshouse in Kew). The tablecloths may be starched, but not the atmosphere – as typified by the (mainly French) waiting staff. Crisp in their black aprons and ties, they were professional, knowledgeable and genuinely friendly.

The fixed-price menu keeps things simple, but not cheap – all around us people were clearly celebrating. A recent meal was close to perfection, from a zingy, Asian-accented starter of seared tuna loin with a soy, sesame and citrus dressing to a refreshing finish of strawberry sherbet (halfway between sorbet and ice-cream) with black pepper meringue. In between came slow-roast pork belly with morteau sausage and earthy trompettes; and pan-fried black bream – moist flesh, crisp skin – with truffled creamy mash and a wonderfully complex sauce that involved smoked anchovy, brown shrimp, tiny capers and morello cherries.

Thanks to head sommelier Matthieu Longeure, this is also a restaurant for wine lovers, with a wide-ranging list that’s particularly strong on regional France.

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Address:
La Trompette 5-7 Devonshire Road
London
W4 2EU

Phone:
020 8747 1836
Website:
www.latrompette.co.uk
Opening hours:
Lunch served noon-2.30pm Mon-Sat; 12.30-3pm Sun. Dinner served 6.30-10.30pm Mon-Sat; 6.30-9.30pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Turnham Green tube
Price:
Set lunch (Mon-Sat) £27.50 3 courses; (Sun) £32.50 3 courses. Set dinner £42.50 3 courses
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1. La Trompette
  - 5-7 Devonshire Road
    London
    W4 2EU
  - 020 8747 1836
  - www.latrompette.co.uk
  - 51.491688,-0.256054

Facilities:
Restaurant and bar facilities. Reservations required. Accessible facilities. General facilities. Available for hire. Outdoor facilities. Tables outdoors
Occasions:
Drinks. Wine buffs. Going in a group. Romantic
Type of event:
Parties

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I've been coming to Trompette for years and considered it to be the height of haute-cuisine in Chiswick, but on eating there last night, although I can still say the food is excellent, since the refurbishment and change of Chef earlier this year, everything else has slipped. Service is very slow (our neighbour had to wait 30 mins for a starter!); fewer waiting staff; no longer a dedicated Maître’D, nor sommelier; new decor lacks the old intimacy, and overall ambience is simply lacking; the bill was simply dumped on the table without our requesting it, straight after they left the coffees! What's worse is that formerly 3 courses for two people, with a modest bottle of wine and coffee used to be around £60-65 per head, now its £90-95. In short, it's lost its crown and probably soon its Michelin Star as well I would have though, which really belongs to the previous chef. Such primacy I think has now been passed on to Michael Nadra or Quantus - both of which are a stone's throw away from Trompette, have fine menus, lovely service and don’t break the bank – this last point being so important during recession, Trompette had better re-think things or I fear for its longevity.

Johnny Garcia About 13 days ago
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