Racine

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239 Brompton Road

Mid-range

Racine Britta Jaschinski

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Fri Jul 20 2012

Aiming for the French bistro ideal, Racine comes close. It really does have a neighbourhood vibe, even if the neighbours are perfectly preserved couples of a certain age or well-mannered ex-pats of all ages. This isn’t a snooty place, despite the moneyed location; the welcome is warm and the room unintimidating.

The mirrors, leather banquettes, white linen and gleaming glassware are as comforting as the sight of daube de boeuf à la bourguignonne, pomme mousseline on the carte. The prix fixe is good value: garlic and mint soup, roast lamb with creamed flageolets, and profiteroles with chocolate sauce made a generously portioned, well-flavoured supper.

More interest came from that day’s specials; a starter of ventrèche (like pancetta) with Jersey Royals and broad beans was a savoury treat, while roast quail with morteau sausage, tarbais (haricot) beans and herbs (from the main menu) also provided robust flavours and melting texture. There’s lighter fare too: crab salad with herb omelette and horseradish, say, or skate with cider vinegar and parsley. The wine list, global but French-leaning, has plenty by the glass. Staff – there when you want them, invisible when you don’t – ensure the place runs like clockwork.

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Address:
Racine 239 Brompton Road
London
SW3 2EP

Phone:
020 7584 4477
Website:
www.racine-restaurant.com
Opening hours:
Lunch served noon-3pm Mon-Fri; noon-3.30pm Sat, Sun. Dinner served 6-10.30pm Mon-Sat; 6-10pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Knightsbridge or South Kensington tube
Price:
Main courses £16.50-£28.50. Set meal (lunch, 6-7.30pm Mon-Sat) £15.50 2 courses, £17.75 3 courses; (lunch, 6-7.30pm Sun) £18 2 courses, £20 3 courses
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1. Racine
  - 239 Brompton Road
    London
    SW3 2EP
  - 020 7584 4477
  - www.racine-restaurant.com
  - 51.496595,-0.168575

Categories:
Food and drink
Facilities:
Restaurant and bar facilities. Reservations required. General facilities. Private rooms. Available for hire
Occasions:
Meal times. Best for supper. Business. Eating out. Celebrated chefs
Type of event:
Parties

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