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The French Table

Restaurant French restaurant

One of the Top rated French restaurants in London


Address

85 Maple Rd, Surbiton KT6 4AW, United Kingdom

Website

www.thefrenchtable.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 8399 2365

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (702 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 6:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 6:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 12 to 2:30 PM, 6:30 to 9:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 6:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 6:30 to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Liane S. 1 year ago on Google
    What a little gem of a restaurant! We had been waiting the best part of a year to book here as every time we have tried to book, it’s been fully booked for the next four weeks. It was well worth the wait. We booked the tasting menu, 5 course for £45 each and matching wine included for £80. Every course was delicious. More importantly, I think the service was second to none. It’s also incredibly stylish, clean and beautiful setting. We’ve already booked our next meal!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Han Y. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice hidden gem in Surbiton! Venue is very nice and comfy. We went for the tasting menu for lunch and it was mind-blowing! One of the best restaurants I’ve been to! From starter to dessert everything was perfect! The cod and sea bream was cooked perfectly. Customer service was great also. Price was decent for a fine dining experience. Highly recommended! Would definitely come here again for dinner. This is a very busy restaurant so if you want a table I’d suggest you book a table in advance to avoid disappointment.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gustave Xavier A. 8 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Even though we tried to leave any prejudice about gourmet experience behind, and despite being aware of what we were going to, the size of the dishes served still managed to dissapoint us. If it hadn't been because of the cheese course we ordered as an extra to the 5 course menu for each, we would have walked out of the place hungry. I understand that the focus is in the tasting experience, but other than the lamb course and desserts, the dishes served weren't even remotely amazing, and what drawed the attention about them was how some of the ingredients were added with the apparent and sole purpose of making the description of the course larger (i.e. black olive, and there were literally two thin slices of an olive...?) to the point it was silly. Like, why would you serve a dish with a quarter of a soft boiled egg, or one single small mollusc? I don't think it would hurt them to increase the size at least so that the sum of the five courses would make up for a proper, normal dinner so that an average person would be satisfied. Two other things that bothered us: the long wait between courses (the dinner took us 2 hours and a half due to long waits mainly), and that the waiter stood right next to our table chatting with the people on the adjancet table often and for way too long, which felt a bit invasive and uncorfomtable. What we enjoyed the most were the lamb course, the dessert and the cheese board. As an overall, I think it is fine for one time, but wouldn't go for it agian.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christine N. 11 months ago on Google • 96 reviews
    Really enjoyed the lunch tasting menu. It was excellent for the price and the wine flight was very well paired. The bread basket was also top notch. Service was good but not exceptionally fast. I’d recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an upscale leisurely lunch that is high quality in a relaxed environment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paula N. 9 months ago on Google • 107 reviews
    Wanted to visit here for a while as my sister visits regularly. We were down from Scotland and went for our anniversary. Wow it was absolutely amazing. The food, firstly was just amazing and everything else. A huge thank you for making our holiday. We will be planning our visits round your availability!! Paula and Angus x

  • 5/5 Simon W. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and incredibly personal and friendly service. Would thoroughly recommend for any special occasion or appreciation of modern cuisine. (Tasting menu lunch)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bassam El K. 1 month ago on Google • 66 reviews New
    Lovely place great service, they adapt the menu to your requirements . Lovely touches we were celebrating our wedding anniversary we had personalised menus ,little hearts . The food , the service was great our waiter was knowledgeable, especially about the wine . Thank-you for an amazing lunch loved it see u next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miriam R. 1 month ago on Google • 60 reviews New
    One of my fav places. Outstanding food. Eric & Sarah were on hols, however, the team looked after us very well. They also took care of me with my garlic allergy 🥂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sabrina R. 2 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    Absolutely divine. We had the most wonderful experience here. The service is outstanding. The food was sublime and beautifully presented. We went for the tasting menu and dined in on a Friday night. Cannot fault it at all and we found it to be better than some of the Michelin star restaurants we have been to. The cod and venison dishes were standouts but every single dish was a revelation. To echo some of the other reviews here, this restaurant thoroughly deserves a Michelin star. We'd love to see it happen!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Calvin C. 2 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    A wonderful dinner experience in the French Table tonight. This is our wedding anniversary. Super nice food, wine pairing and friendly service. 5⭐️ no doubt 💯
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel Hao Ning L. 2 months ago on Google New
    I had the pleasure of dining at this gorgeous restaurant last night. My friend and I felt so welcomed by its warm service (the lady who served us was wonderful) and simply unpretentious and complex flavoured dishes. The setting was classy and calming, a suitable place to celebrate any occasion. I will certainly be back again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great to be back after lockdown.A superb family restaurant, l have been visiting for several years and never fails to impress. Great lunchtime menu and lovely evening dinner venue. Food and wine absolutely marvellous. All served by wonderful attentive staff. A Surbiton gem. Another visit and the The French Table are celebrating 20 years in Surbiton and what lucky people we are, delicious food, great wine 🍷 and brilliant service 👍 What more can l say, experience the food, ambiance but more the people
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MJ L. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful experience!!!! Really loved every single dish and wine. Very kind and knowledgeable staff. Best place to be.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zeynep A. 10 months ago on Google
    Just wow. One of the best birthday celebrations I’ve ever had. Everything was excellent! Lovely staff and delicious three course meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yvonne J. 2 years ago on Google
    Having just returned home after a most delightful lunch at The French Table I feel the need to write a review and express my thanks to all the staff. The occasion was the 70th birthday of a long standing friend and although no special treatment was requested , the service we received was exceptional from the initial personal welcome to the sincere and warm hearted farewell. The food was hot, delicious and exquisitely served without being at all pretentious. The Vouvray we chose to accompany our fish dishes was excellent and the waiting staff were attentive but not overbearing. I can thoroughly recommend this restaurant and eagerly await the opportunity to return . Thank you so much for finding a table for us today.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Claudia C. 2 years ago on Google
    Our son applied for a job there this summer. They wanted him to do a “trial” shift for free. We thought this was unreasonable, to ask for free labour. So we suggested he go back saying that if he was successful in his trial, could they please pay him for that shift. They disappeared and ghosted him. Only several weeks later they emailed to say they found someone else, I’m guessing someone willing to work for free. If you’re a high class restaurant, treat staff and potential staff well. We’ve just moved to the area and won’t be supporting this restaurant. Update after owner reply: just because it’s legal to not pay someone, doesn’t mean it is correct. Especially in this labour market. He was ready and willing to work, could have started that day. A recruitment process or interview is fine for an hour but more than that is taking advantage. When he said he was willing to do the trial for free but wanted to be paid if he was successful, he didn’t receive any reply. It was only when he didn’t hear for awhile and chased that he received a reply that you found someone else.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin B. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here on a Thursday evening for an anniversary dinner and it was an excellent experience. Service was very attentive and friendly. We ordered the normal tasting menu and the Vegetarian / Pescatarian tasting menu with matched wines and throughout the food was on a very high level. I spent 1.5 years in Paris and have to say that the French Table is on the same level with the best French restaurants I dined at. Definitely worth the high price tag. Will come again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadi 6 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    🍽️ It was a 3 course meal set at £58 - came with 4 delicious breads and Turkish delight at the end too🍬. ————————— 🍽️Starter was tuna carpaccio & veal tartare. Main was duck breast & lamb. Dessert was lavender panna cotta and soufflé (the special dessert of the day so not on the menu photo). ————————— 🤍10/10 loved the extra bday dessert & confetti on the table

  • 5/5 Carlos C. 5 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    How cannot be amazed by this spectacular restaurant! They really made my 20th wedding Anniversary feel completely special. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The duck, what a duck! I had one of the best fig dessert in my life. Please make it permanent! The environment couldn’t be more pleasant with calm music and people really enjoying around you. And last but not least, THE STAFF! I think every restaurant should learn with this stellar team. THANK YOU! Well done! You deserve much more stars that I can place here.

  • 5/5 Filipe 4 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Absolutely divine. Some of the best French cuisine I have had in my life. Was sad when the meal was coming to an end as I was really enjoying the story each dish had to portray. Flavours and presentation were immaculate, definitely a must try and the staff are all very welcoming and accommodating. If you are going this season I highly recommend the Vanilla flan dessert, well rounded dessert and will leave you wanting more!

  • 5/5 Conner B. 1 year ago on Google
    Courses were nice but quite small, it has got an expensive menu but I would say it is worth it! The service was good but slightly slow. Loved the dessert it as it literally melts in your mouth. Can't really fault it to be honest. The whole bill came upto around £600 between 5 of us so its a little tip if you want to try this place to take in mind that it is not going to be a cheap eat.

  • 5/5 Helga O. 9 months ago on Google
    Wonderful experience, we had the tastingmenu with wine selection which was superb! Would definitely recommend! Thank you to all the lovely people infront and behind the scene.🥰

  • 5/5 Zoah H. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I popped into The French Table today for a business lunch. I had the cauliflower veloute which won me over even though I don't usually enjoy cauliflower, and a very nice pot au feu. The food was good and I was particularly impressed by the thoughtful and knowledgeable service. Our waiter was very polite and attentive and clearly passionate about the food.

  • 5/5 Frank G. 1 year ago on Google
    An excellent lunch! The two of us went to celebrate a special occasion and we weren't disappointed...I had booked the table about 6 weeks in advance and I had been looking forward to this. I felt the tasting menu largely improved as the meal went on; the amuse bouche (a 'watercress mousse' with sundries tomatoes) was decent enough as a snack (good flavours but not keen on it being lukewarm). The following three courses were very nice, and the final savoury dish (an outstanding chicken breast with mushroom duxelle, creamed leeks, truffle biscuit, and chicken jus) and dessert were excellent. For a £50 five-course tasting menu, it was far better value than you'd find elsewhere in London. Service was friendly throughout, though a little slower than expected; it was busy but we were in there for over 3 hours. Overall this was well worth the expense and I wouldn't hesitate to book again for a special visit...the extra little touches the team provided for us (glitter on the table, a personalised menu) really made it memorable.

  • 5/5 Natasha B. 2 years ago on Google
    We went there for our anniversary and the staff member that served us (possibly the owner?) went out of her way to provide us with a special present to celebrate the occasion. The food was also delicious which is a bonus!

  • 5/5 Jen 1 year ago on Google
    My husband booked a table here as a birthday present, and after eating here last night I can see why they have such good reviews. The welcome was warm and friendly, the service was wonderful, the music in the background perfect (Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong) and the food was gorgeous. We had the prawns and the mackerel to start, the trilogy of pork and the rose veal, the peach vacherin and a lemon meringue tart that was a special. The wine was wonderful too. Overall a lovely evening and we definitely want to return. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Sanji S. 2 years ago on Google
    We had such an amazing time at TFT. Even my wife, who always prefer Asian flavour, praises the foods and asks to come back. Everything, from the ambience, decoration, service, was very nice but the food was really the star. My favourite would be the pork belly with madeira sauce and the crispy mussels 'potage paysanne'. And the bread was so lovely that we went over to The French Tarte to grab a loaf. Definitely one of the best meals we've ever had.

  • 5/5 Katie S. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the most delicious anniversary lunch here. The tasting menu is generous, interesting and excellent value. The service was friendly and attentive without being too servile or overbearing. The staff made it really special including confetti on the table and writing happy anniversary on our desert plates. Would thoroughly recommend, especially for a special occasion.

  • 5/5 Teddy T. 1 year ago on Google
    Really lovely, exceptional service and delicious food as always. One thing tho the duck was a bit salty and tough, i must say i’ve had better.

  • 5/5 John B. 2 years ago on Google
    A truly hidden gem in leafy Surbiton, 5 star service and 5 star food. This restaurant is so popular with people from far and wide it is recommended to book in advance as tables are like gold dust. Highly recommended, you won’t be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Gavin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Been twice now, and it never fails to exceed expectations. The food is incredible, as is the service. The setting is comfortable and the atmosphere really friendly. It's almost impossible to fault.

  • 5/5 Blessing A. 2 years ago on Google
    Food presentation was flawless, yummy food and wine, great atmosphere and the staff were well accommodating.

  • 5/5 Luke R. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the tasting menu with wine pairing and it was amazing! Every bite was delicious. Wine was delightful. Really great restaurant, ambiance, service and food. Staff were faultless

  • 5/5 Manfred A. 2 years ago on Google
    So pleased TFT is open again. Excellent produce, excellently cooked, beautifully presented and expertly served. Flavour combinations to lick your lips for. Sublime drink options and delightful service.

  • 5/5 Simon S. 2 years ago on Google
    Came to celebrate a friend's wedding and enjoyed the tasting menu with the paired wines. The food was will presented and delicious and the service was attentive. I'm not sure I would ever choose the wines they paired, but it was fun regardless. Dishes included, cucumber gazpacho, foie grass, seared cod, lamb two ways and form of chocolate fondant.

  • 5/5 Mark S. 2 years ago on Google
    Thank you for a wonderful lunch, to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary. We received a friendly call to confirm we would be taking up our booking, and arrived to find a personally attributed menu, congratulating us on our anniversary.From then on, everything was perfect. We are well travelled, appreciating good food wherever we are, and have tried tasting menus in many countries. We don’t enjoy eating out for the sake of it, being fairly accomplished home cooks! The Tasting Menu was a gastronomic treat: creative, beautifully cooked and presented, with wines that perfectly complemented each dish. Staff serving the meal were well informed, friendly and welcoming. We feel privileged to have been able to venture out, during this horrible period, to a lovely French restaurant, run by true professionals, who have had the courage to keep going, and provide food they should be proud of, in a clean, delightful environment. We are lucky to live in the area, so shall return as soon as an excuse is feasible! Congratulations. 5 star from us.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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