Le Vacherin menu overview
At Le Vacherin, located in the heart of London’s lively Chiswick district, the menu presents an exquisite journey through classic French cuisine, crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The atmosphere is elegant and refined, setting the perfect stage for an unforgettable dining experience.
starters
Begin your meal with a selection of elegant starters that showcase both creativity and tradition. The chilled sweet pea & watercress soup is a refreshing opener, featuring delicate panko quail’s eggs and smoky ham hock for depth. For cheese lovers, the twice-baked St Maure de Touraine cheese soufflé accompanied by trevisan radicchio, walnuts, and a vibrant beetroot sorbet provides a luxurious blend of textures and flavors.
- Chilled sweet pea & watercress soup with panko quail’s eggs and smoked ham hock.
- Twice-baked St Maure de Touraine cheese soufflé with trevisan radicchio, walnuts, and beetroot sorbet.
- Chalk stream trout ceviche dressed with horseradish sorbet, borage oil, nasturtium, and cucumber.
- Salt cured foie gras paired with Sauternes jelly, pickled mooli, poached rhubarb, and toasted brioche.
- Fruits de Mer a seafood lover’s dream with langoustine, whelks, mussels, clams, pickled seaweed, and aioli.
- Hereford beef tartare enriched with pickled beetroot carpaccio, breakfast radish, and a touch of caviar.
mains
For the main course, guests can indulge in a variety of expertly prepared dishes ranging from tender meats to delicate seafood. The foraged mushroom tortelloni, topped with black truffle carpaccio and aged Parmesan, perfectly balances earthiness and elegance. Meat enthusiasts will appreciate the assiette of spring lamb, featuring rump, sweetbread, baby artichoke, potato pavé, and aubergine caviar—a true celebration of seasonal flavors.
- Foraged mushroom tortelloni with black truffle carpaccio and aged Parmesan.
- Assiette of spring lamb including rump, sweetbread, baby artichoke, potato pavé, and aubergine caviar.
- Ballotine of rabbit loin served with wild garlic risotto, braised shallot, stuffed morels, and a crisp leg.
- Red mullet accompanied by Poole bay cockles, barbecued octopus, baby leeks, chorizo butter, and agretti.
- 35 day aged Côte de boeuf served with potato dauphinois and a rich sauce au poivre.
- Whole grilled Cornish lemon sole paired with pommes frites and tartar sauce.
desserts
Although the provided context does not list specific dessert offerings in detail, guests can expect traditional French desserts that perfectly complement the menu’s rich flavors and refined style, often featuring delicate tarts, creams, and seasonal fruits.
drinks and specials
Le Vacherin offers a curated selection of wines, including classic French varieties, along with beers and expertly crafted cocktails to enhance your meal. Attentive staff ensure your beverage complements each course perfectly. Additionally, the restaurant occasionally features specials such as the acclaimed Twice-baked St Maure de Touraine cheese soufflé, praised for its sumptuous pairing with beetroot sorbet—a must-try indulgence.
side dishes
- Sautéed spinach
- French beans
- Gratin Dauphinois
- Pommes frites
