• La Trompette

     
  • Completing a chic trio of restaurants run by Nigel Platts-Martin and Bruce Poole, La Trompette is deservedly popular. The linen-covered tables in the neutrally toned dining room were packed with wealthy diners on a Tuesday night. Service was unusually slow (a chef had fallen ill), but the food, full of intense flavour, just about made up for the wait. Vividly fresh seared tuna, enhanced with sesame and coriander and tingling with wasabi, set the standard; it was equalled by a more classic boudin blanc with Madeira sauce, flecked with pistachios. Mains were even better. Rosy pink veal was fantastic at every mouthful, its juices soaking into a bright broad bean, morel and asparagus risotto; tender lamb rump with braised peas was equally fine. The wait slightly took the edge off our appetite for an eggy crème brûlée, and its rhubarb layer seemed to have lost some tartness, though a lime and tequila sorbet was deliciously sharp. The wine list, brought by an admirably patient sommelier, is extensive, even outside France. There’s an interesting selection by the glass, but more choice under £30 would be useful. In January 2008 La Trompette was awarded its first Michelin star, showing recognition from the other side of La Manche.

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  1. Posted by Amanda Yeates on 16 Jul 2008 16:51

    La Trompette never fails. Only slightly marred by initial wait of 30 mins before starters arrived. I had roast suckling pig ravioli to start, and partner the crab terrine, both fantastic. Followed by red mullett on shrimp ravioli. I was slighly concerned that it may be too filling, but the shrimps had a lovely fishy sauce, and mullet fell aprt as was so tender.
    The best came last, choclate marquise, so chocolatey and melted in the mouth.

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  • 5-7 Devonshire Road, Chiswick, W4 2EU
  • Tel: 020 8747 1836
  • www.latrompette.co.uk
  • Category: French
  • Travel: Turnham Green tube
  • Times: Lunch served noon-2.30pm Mon-Sat; 12.30-3pm Sun. Dinner served 6.30-10.30pm Mon-Sat; 7-10pm Sun
  • Price: Set lunch (Mon-Fri) £23.50 3 courses; (Sat) £25 3 courses; (Sun) £29.50 3 courses. Set dinner £35 3 courses, £45 4 courses
  • Credit cards: AmEx, JCB, MC, V
  • Services:
    • Child facilities: Babies and children welcome: high chairs
    • Disabled: toilet
    • Outdoor tables: 7, terrace
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