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  • Frere Jacques

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  • Surely the most authentic French Brasserie atmosphere in Kingston, Frere Jacques is a staunchly independent, non-chain restaurant that scores high for both quality, thanks to the charisma and experience of executive chef Gerhard Peleschka and his team, and also value, owing to the restaurant’s close links to local small businesses. Such ties ensure Frere Jacques’ prices will bring as much of a smile to your face as their razor clams, pan fried fois gras or salmon, freshly smoked on the premises. The amiable, predominantly French staff (in order to give you a truly contintental dining experience) will also happily inform your choices from the restaurant’s top quality wine list – even in English, we assume, if you ask nicely.

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  1. Posted by Stephanie on 19 Jun 2009 11:49

    Good food and a lovely setting, but the service lets it down. I think that some of the staff think they are above seating customers and giving them a menu (let alone a drink before the meal)! I detect (on my third visit to date) that there is blatently preferential treatment by the more senior managers present of the older, gentrified clientele. Anyone slightly younger than this definitely gets inferior treatment. What a shame; my money is as good as anyone elses! I desperately want Frere Jacques to improve as Kingston is crying out for decent restaurants. I fear this is why they are resting on their laurels, but they cannot afford to do this. If any of the staff are read this review, please take heed. I don't actually want you to fail as it's a nice place.

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  • 10 - 12 Riverside Walk Bishops Hall , Kingston upon Thames, Kingston, KT1 1QN
  • Area: Kingston
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  • Category: French
  • Travel: Kingston (BR)
  • Times: Mon - Sat 12pm - 10:30pm
    Sun 12pm - 4:30pm
  • Price: £25 - £34
  • Credit cards: All major cards except Diners and Amex
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