Restaurants
Restaurant Of The Month
Maquis
Maquis, located at 111 Hammersmith Grove, W6, has been receiving a lot of attention lately, and deservedly so. You would be advised to book a table, such is its popularity. You will enjoy an unpretentious French restaurant with simple yet stylish decor.
A really popular choice among diners is that 70's favourite - the Fondue. A cauldron of molton aged Gruyere with Calvados cider is accompanied by pieces of rustic bread - a great starter to share with a friend.
There is a fairly limited choice of mains, but they all got the thumbs up. My choice for the night was the Coquilles St Jacques - juicy scallops nestled in their shells on a bed of wild mushrooms with piped mashed potatoes around the outside. Companions enjoyed the roast rack of lamb - tender chops with a creamy gratin of pumpkin & salsify.
The food was well received all around, as were the prices. Most starters were around £5 and the mains around £12. A decent bottle of white wine will also set you back about £13.
The only downside to our dining experience was the service. Recent reviews had caused the place to be extremely busy, yet sadly the service staff hadn't been increased to cope with the increased custom.
Despite this, I would make a return visit to Maquis - the food being a strong enough draw-card to lure us back.
OUR RATINGS -
Food 4/5
Service 3/5
Atmosphere 4/5
Maquis, 111 Hammersmith Grove, W6. Telephone 0208 846 3850. Nearest tube: Hammersmith
Also -
Check out our Other Reviews or our feature on the Wagamama Restaurant Chain.
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