Lawn Bistro

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Tue Oct 16 2012

Wimbledon’s chain-driven dining scene has bucked up considerably since the arrival of this swish outfit headed by Ollie Couillaud (one-time head chef at La Trompette). The wedge-shaped space, larger than it first appears, features olive and mushroom paintwork, dark wood furniture, large mirrors and subtle lighting. Staff didn’t put a foot wrong on our visit.

And the cooking, grounded in France, but with forays into Britain, Spain and North Africa, is very accomplished. Menus are fixed-price; lunch is a particular bargain, as it offers many of the same dishes that are available in the evening, alongside more casual fare such as croque monsieur with big chips and salad. To start, squid and watermelon salad, with fennel purée, chilli, garlic and ginger, was a scintillating combination of flavours and textures. And beautifully presented – as were all our dishes. Also excellent were mains of Gloucester Old Spot pork chop, and poached cod, the latter with green beans, ratte potatoes encased in aïoli, and a swirl of sauce nero (black from squid ink). By far the most popular dessert is baked alaska, dramatically set aflame at the table – it’s designed for two, but could easily serve four. There’s a well-chosen global wine list, plus beers from Wimbledon’s very own By the Horns brewery.

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Address:
Lawn Bistro 67 High Street
London
SW19 5EE

Venue phone:
020 8947 8278
Venue website:
www.thelawnbistro.co.uk
Opening hours:
Lunch served noon-2.30pm Mon-Sat; noon-3pm Sun. Dinner served 6.30-10.30pm Mon-Sat
Transport:
Tube: Wimbledon tube/rail/tram
Price:
Set lunch (Mon-Sat) £14.95, £19.50 2 courses, £18.95, £22.50 3 courses; (Sun) £29.50 3 courses. Set dinner (6.30-7.15pm Mon-Thur) £27.95 3 courses incl glass of wine; £32.50 2 courses, £37.50 3 courses. Meal for two with drinks and service: around £90
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1. Lawn Bistro
  - 67 High Street
    London
    SW19 5EE
  - 020 8947 8278
  - www.thelawnbistro.co.uk
  - 51.425504,-0.218543

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(8 ratings)

well worth a visit.a must for locals.

bc Wed Oct 5 2011
Rated as: 4/5
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