Chez Lindsay
Authentic Breton French bistro by Richmond riverside

Address: 11 Hill Rise, Richmond, London TW10 6UQ
Phone: +44 20 8948 7473
Hours: Mon, Wed-Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-21:00 (closed Tue)
Menu prices: £4–£33 · ££ · Median main: £25.25 · 37/37 with a published price
Authentic French bistro specialising in Brittany cuisine, on Richmond's riverside since 1988. Famous for savoury buckwheat galettes (served daily till 5pm), Breton cider and classic French dishes.
To Share
- Olives Pot — £5.50Marinated mixed olives, from To Share.
- Assiette de Charcuterie — £14.00Olives, saucisson, cured ham and cornichons.
- Corbeille de Pain — £4.00Basket of baguette.
- Camembert de Mayenne — £15.00Baked Camembert with honey, garlic confit, rosemary and toasted country bread.
- Huitres Fines de Claire (Half Dozen) — £17.50Maldon oysters with shallots in red wine vinegar.
- Huitres Fines de Claire (Dozen) — £33.00Maldon oysters with shallots in red wine vinegar.
Starters
- Soupe du Jour — £8.00Soup of the day, from Starters.
- Soupe a l'Oignon Gratinee — £10.50French onion and cider soup.
- Soupe de Poisson — £13.00Fish soup with cheese, rouille and croutons.
- Moules a la St Malo (Small) — £11.00Mussels with white wine, cream, shallots and thyme.
- Moules a la St Malo (Large) — £15.00Mussels with white wine, cream, shallots and thyme.
- Escargots de Bourgogne (Half Dozen) — £10.50Snails with garlic and parsley butter.
- Escargots de Bourgogne (Dozen) — £18.50Snails with garlic and parsley butter.
- Saint-Jacques Poelees — £15.50Pan-fried scallops, tomato puree, saffron beurre blanc, sea vegetable.
- Champignons Sauvages et Brie Vol-au-Vent — £12.50Wild mushroom and brie cheese vol-au-vent with tarragon cream.
- Foie Gras et Chutney de Figues — £15.50Foie gras terrine, fig chutney, brioche, toasted hazelnut, port wine jelly.
Main Course
- Filet de Turbot — £29.50Pan-seared turbot fillet with grilled prawns, sauteed wild mushrooms, artichoke, dill and caviar sauce.
- Filet de Bar — £26.40Grilled fillet of sea bass, courgette and basil puree, Provencal vegetables, warm tartare sauce.
- Filet de Sole — £28.50Pan-fried sole fillet, sauteed spinach, capers, parsley beurre noisette.
- Supreme de Volaille — £23.50Breast of corn-fed chicken, mushroom duxelles, gratin dauphinois, Albufeira sauce.
- Confit de Canard — £24.50Duck leg confit, cannellini beans and Toulouse sausage cassoulet, port wine jus.
- Croupe d'Agneau — £26.00Lamb rump, smoked aubergine caviar, creamy leeks, olive and tomato jus.
- Steak Frites — £32.50Surrey Farm sirloin steak, French fries, salad; peppercorn or Bearnaise sauce.
- Souffle aux Epinards et au Comte — £21.50Twice-baked spinach and Comte soufflé with tomato sauce.
- Salade Panachee — £8.00Tomato, cucumber and mixed leaves with French dressing.
- Salade de Tomates — £8.00Tomato, red onion and mixed leaves with French dressing.
Sides
- Pommes Frites — £4.50French fries.
- Ratatouille — £5.00Provencal vegetable stew.
- Epinards — £4.75Spinach.
- Pomme de Terre Nouvelles — £4.50Roasted new potatoes.
Galettes
- Complete Vegetarian Galette — £15.00Buckwheat galette with cheese, onion, mushrooms, spinach, tomato. Served till 5pm.
- Complete Galette — £13.00Buckwheat galette with egg, cheese and ham. Served till 5pm.
- Super Complete Galette — £16.50Buckwheat galette with egg, cheese, ham, onions, mushrooms, tomato. Served till 5pm.
- Galette aux Gambas — £19.50Buckwheat galette with king prawns and leeks. Served till 5pm.
- Galette au Saumon Fume — £18.00Buckwheat galette with smoked salmon, lemon and chive cream. Served till 5pm.
- Galette au Roquefort — £16.50Buckwheat galette with onion sauce, celery, walnuts and Roquefort. Served till 5pm.
- Galette de Chez Lindsay — £14.50Buckwheat galette with cheese, ham and spinach. Served till 5pm.