Bistro Vadouvan
French-Indian fusion bistro by the Thames in Putney


Address: 30 Brewhouse Lane, Putney Wharf, Putney, London SW15 2JX
Phone: +44 20 3475 3776
Hours: Tue dinner, Wed-Fri lunch & dinner, Sat brunch & dinner, Sun brunch menu only
Menu prices: £4–£28.50 · ££ · Median main: £18.25 · 35/35 with a published price
French-Indian fusion bistro at Putney Wharf overlooking the Thames, blending classic French technique with Vadouvan spice. A la carte, chef's specials and weekend brunch, plus clay-oven barbecue dishes.
Snacks to Share
- Goat's Curd Labneh — £7.50Goat's curd labneh, pistachio and olive tapenade, herb and spice infused tapenade, za'atar spiced flat bread. From Snacks to Share
- Spiced up 'Pate de campagne' — £7.25Country style terrine, guendilla chilli and apple chutney. From Snacks to Share
- Cheese Plate with Lemon Mint Olives — £10.00British Neal's Yard cheese reflecting French classics. From Snacks to Share
Starters
- Green Vadouvan Salad — £8.50Tender-stem broccoli, green beans and edamame, Vadouvan dressing. From Starters
- Prawn, Crab & Cucumber Salad — £12.50Fresh crab salad with yuzu, mint and orange dressing. From Starters
- Seabream Ceviche — £9.50Classic ceviche with avocado and chilli, yuzu kosho and a hint of green chili. From Starters
- Middle Eastern Beef Tartare — £10.00Smoked aubergine, tahini dressing and almond flakes. From Starters
Main Course
- Grilled Butternut Squash — £16.50Grilled butternut squash, tahini yoghurt and quinoa pilaf. From Main Course
- Poached Brill & Prawn Ravioli — £18.00Coconut broth, enoki, shiitake and chili salad. From Main Course
- Spiced Halibut Baked in Banana Leaf — £19.50Spiced halibut baked in banana leaf, pineapple and cucumber salsa. From Main Course
- Braised Lamb & Merguez — £18.50Slow cooked shoulder of lamb, tahini yoghurt, Yemeni zough. From Main Course
From Our Clay Oven Barbeque
- Barbecued Seabream — £16.95Barbecued seabream, herby fennel and orange salad. From From Our Clay Oven Barbeque
- Poussin with Organic Sprout Salad — £16.95Whole corn-fed baby chicken, sage and yoghurt marinade. From From Our Clay Oven Barbeque
Sides
- Home-made Chips Rosemary & Garlic — £4.00Home-made chips with rosemary and garlic. From Sides
- Spiced Green Cabbage Slaw — £4.00Spiced green cabbage slaw. From Sides
- Vadouvan Spiced Couscous — £5.00Vadouvan spiced couscous, raisins and pine nuts. From Sides
Chef's Special
- Grilled Salmon, Soya and Honey Broth — £9.50Grilled salmon, soya and honey broth. From Chef's Special
- Asparagus, Burrata and Truffle — £12.50Asparagus, burrata and truffle. From Chef's Special
- Beef Rib-Eye — £28.50Beef rib-eye, Asian pickled white cabbage. From Chef's Special
- Roasted Rump of Lamb — £21.00Roasted rump of lamb, celery, feta, chilli and sorrel pesto. From Chef's Special
- Curried Tagliatelle, Fowey Mussels — £16.50Curried tagliatelle, Fowey mussels, mint and coriander. From Chef's Special
- Pave of Chocolate, Passionfruit and Coconut — £6.95Pave of chocolate, passionfruit and coconut. From Chef's Special
- Mango Sticky Toffee Pudding — £6.95Mango sticky toffee pudding. From Chef's Special
Brunch
- Curried Chickpea, Cauliflower & Mango Salad — £8.50Chilli and lemongrass dressing. From Brunch
- Mulligatawny Soup — £8.00Chicken and spiced peanuts. From Brunch
- Grilled Tuna Pan Bagnat with Chips — £16.00Classic nicoise sandwich with olive mayonnaise and roast peppers. From Brunch
- Beef Brisket — £14.00Mustard cream cheese and pickle veg served with cabbage slaw. From Brunch
- Prawn Crab and Chilli Omelette — £12.00Prawn crab and chilli omelette. From Brunch
- Spiced Chorizo & Olive Scrambled Egg — £10.50Spiced chorizo and olive scrambled egg. From Brunch
- Avocado on Toast with Poached Egg — £9.00Avocado on toast with tomato basil salsa and poached egg. From Brunch
- Shakshuka, Feta & Pommegranate — £10.00Spiced baked egg with peppers. From Brunch
- Lamb and Merguez Stew — £19.50Lamb and merguez stew with fried egg, tahini yoghurt and herby Yemeni zhoug. From Brunch
- Saffron & Cardamom Poached Pear — £6.50Saffron and cardamom poached pear, mascarpone cream. From Brunch
- Chocolate & Bitter Orange Pave — £6.95Chocolate and bitter orange pave, Bailey's and coffee ice cream. From Brunch
- Exotic Cheesecake with Passionfruit Cremeux — £6.50Exotic cheesecake with passionfruit cremeux. From Brunch